Patent ID: 6851638
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: A01K,F16C

Abstract:
1. A rotation support structure for a dual-bearing reel, comprising: a first component; a second component that is disposed on an inner circumferential side of said first component such that said first and second components are rotatable relative to one another; one of a rolling bearing and a sliding bearing arranged between said first component and said second component; a fluid bearing disposed between said first and second components for forming a fluid lubricant film between said first and second components, said fluid bearing being disposed between an outer circumferential surface of said second component and an inner circumferential surface of said one of rolling bearing and sliding bearing; and a seal member that seals a gap between said first component and said second component on at least on one side of said fluid bearing, wherein said seal member includes a low-friction seal, and said low-friction seal includes a water-repellent seal having a water-repellent film layer that is arranged on at least one of the said first and second components.