Year: 1899

page_text: We, WILLIAM HARDY and JOIN JAMES HARDY, of Alnwick. in the County of
Northumberland, trading as Hardy Brothers, Fishing Tackle Manufacturers, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention relates to fishing-reels of the "Nottingham" or free-running
class, and is designed to secure ventilation, lightness and free-running qualities,
combined with simplicity and cheapness of construction.
In a fishing-reel constructed according to our improved method, the bobbin,
whereon the line is wound, is formed of a disc of wood, papier maché or other
light material. Through this disc are bored a number of holes arranged in a
circle concentric with the spindle whereon the bobbin is mounted. The disc is
then turned down to such a diameter that its periphery cuts through the holes
before referred to, thus leaving surfaces for the support of the line alternating
with spaces through which the air gains access to the inner portions of the
line when wound upon the bobbin. The bobbin is furnished on one or both sides
with a thin disc, which may be of aluminium or other metal and which serves
to support and retain the coiled line in position laterally.
Instead of turning the hobbin down until the transverse holes are cut into,
communication between the line carrying surface and the air passages may be
effected by boring or slotting the periphery of the bobbin until the transverse
passages are met.
In casting from the reel, it is essential that the rotation of the reel should
present the least possible resistance to the paying out of the line. The resistance
of the air to the rotation of the handle or handles bodily and at a high velocity
In order to avoid the
appreciably affects the result of a cast of given effort."
retarding effect due hereto, we mount the handle or each handle upon one end of
an arm the opposite end of which is pivotted in a bar or plate mounted upon the
central spindle independently of the spool. The arm carrying the handle is
arranged in such a manner that the first effect of applying pressure to it for the
purpose of winding the line is to cause the handle to move in an outward
direction, this movement serving to engage the handle with the spool and thus
to rotate the latter. The return movement of the handle and the release of the
spool therefrom may be effected by means of a light spring. Other means may
however be employed for accomplishing the desired result; the only essential
condition being that the handle shall be capable of rotating the spool for the
purpose of winding the line but that the rotation of the spool, during the flight
of the line, shall not necessitate the rotation of the handles or handle,

page_text: In some cases, in order to avoid the air-resistance met with by the handle or
handles when revolving at a high speed, we mount them in such a manner that
they may be readily pushed or folded into a recess.
We, WILLIAM HARDY and JOHN JAMES HARDY, of Alnwick, in the County of.
Northumberland, trading as Hardy Brothers, Fishing Tackle Manufacturers, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to fishing-reels of the "Nottingham", or free-running
class, and is designed to secure ventilation, lightness and free-running qualities,
combined with simplicity and cheapness of construction.
In the accompanying drawings, Figs. 1 to 3 illustrate our improved reel in
course of construction; Fig. 1 being a view of a disc having holes formed there-
through, Fig. 2 a view of the disc after a portion of its periphery has been turned
down. and. Fig. 3 a transverse section of the disc in the form of a finished
bobbin. Figs. 4, 5 and 6 are respectively a view of the rear side, an end elevation
and a face view of the bobbin mounted in the reel-frame. Figs. 7 and 8 are
views illustrating different modes of constructing what may be termed "free-
wheel" fishing-reels.
In a fishing-reel constructed according to our improved method, the bobbin A,
whereon the line is wound, is formed of a disc of wood, papier maché or other
light material. Through this disc are bored a number of holes arranged in
a circle concentric with the spindle whereon the bobbin is mounted. The dise is
then turned down, as shown in Fig. 2,.to such a diameter that its periphery cuts
through the holes before referred to, thus leaving surfaces a' for the support of
the line alternating with spaces a through which the air gains access to the
inner portions of the line when the latter is wound upon the bobbin. The
bobbin is furnished on one or both sides with a thin disc a², which may be of
aluminium or other metal and which serves to support and retain the coiled
line in position laterally. This plate a fits snugly into a recessed portion of the
back-plate a³ Or the disc a2 upon the face of the bobbin may be formed
integral with the bobbin.
Instead of turning the bobbin down until the transverse holes a are cut into,
communication between the line carrying surface and the air passages may be
effected by boring or slotting the periphery of the bobbin until the transverse
passages are met.
In casting from the reel, it is essential that the rotation of the reel should
present the least possible resistance to the paying out of the line. The resistance
of the air to the rotation of the handle or handles bodily and at a high velocity
appreciably affects the result of a cast of given effort." In order to avoid the
retarding effect due hereto, we mount the handle or each handle upon an arm B.
which is capable of rotating freely upon the spindle C, and which has pivoted
therein a bar D. in which latter a link E, also mounted loosely on the spindle C,
is pivoted. The outer end of the bar D is furnished with a rocking shoe
for

page_text: engaging the rim a of the bobbin A. Upon rotating the handle for the purpose
of winding the line, there is a tendency for the bar D and link E to come into
alignment with the arm B, thereby forcing the shoe against the rim at. So
long as the shoe is in frictional contact with the rim, the reel may be rotated and
the winding of the line thereon effected. Or the handle may be mounted upon
one end of an arm B° the opposite end of which is pivoted in a bar or plate E°
mounted upon the central spindle C independently of the spool A. The arm B°
carries a toe-piece band is arranged in such a manner that the first effect of
applying pressure to it for the purpose of winding the line is to cause the
said toe-piece to engage by friction with the periphery of the boss. a** pertaining
to the spool A and thus to rotate the latter. Or the arm may be arranged in
such a manner that the first effect is to cause the handle to move in an outward
direction and thereby engage and rotate the spool; the return movement of the
handle and the release of the spool therefrom being effected by means of a light
spring. Other means may, however, be employed for accomplishing the desired
result; the only essential condition being that the handle shall be capable of
rotating the spool for the purpose of winding the line, but that the rotation
of the spool, during the flight of the line, shall not necessitate the rotation of the
handles or handle. The contact surfaces of the shoe and rim a and of the
toe-piece band boss at may be roughened or serrated.
The parts may be retained in position upon the spindle C by means of a plate G
adapted to engage in a circumferential groove in the outer end of the said spindle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we claim :—
1. In the manufacture of fishing-reels, forming the bobbin with a number of
holes which extend from side to side and also open to the periphery thereof the
intervening solid portions serving for the support of the line whilst the transverse
holes or passages afford free access for air to the interior of the coiled mas..
2. In the manufacture of fishing-reels, rendering the bobbin, when unwinding,
capable of free rotation upon its axis independently of the handle or handles.
substantially as herein described.
3. In a fishing-reel, the herein described means for rendering the bobbin
capable of rotation upon its axis independently of the handle, same comprising a
handle-bar and a pair of levers arranged as a toggle-joint and extending between
the spindle and the rim of the hobbin, one of the levers being provided with an
inwardly extending arm whereby it is connected to the handle-bar, substantially
as set forth.
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4. In a fishing-reel, the herein described means for rendering the bobbin
capable of rotation upon its axis independently of the handle, same comprising
a handle-bar pivoted at the outer extremity of an axially-mounted arm and
formed or provided with a toe-piece adapted to engage by friction or in like
manner with the periphery of a drum formed on or attached to the hobbin,
substantially as set forth.
5. The manufacture of fishing-reels constructed or operating substantially, as
described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 5th day of January 1900'