JP2018122088A - Golf bag with pocket available for use with golf cart - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a golf bag that is easy to carry. This problem is solved by an elongate golf bag having a top, a bottom, and four sides surrounding a longitudinal axis. The front side then has a front pocket extending forward. The right pocket and the left pocket respectively extend from the right side surface and the left side surface, and both further extend toward the front of the front side surface. The pocket comprises a zipper track that can be opened in front of the longitudinal axis. The hard base cover surrounds the bottom and holds the bottom in a raised position when placed on a horizontal surface. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

1. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to golf bags, and more particularly to golf bags designed for use with golf carts.

2. Background Art Golf is generally a great game that you can enjoy. However, for many golfers, the effort to carry a cumbersome golf bag can ruin a nice walk on a beautiful course. The incompatibility of golfers and golf bags can exacerbate this problem, which can lead to distraction of attention, loss of fun, and muscle fatigue that affects golfer play. In other words, a golf bag is a product that directly affects not only fun but also performance.

  Many golfers decide to rent a golf cart that minimizes the time it takes a golfer to carry his golf bag. Despite the fact that many golfers rent golf carts, most golf bags are not designed to be convenient to use when placed on a golf cart. Thus, it may be difficult for a golfer to freely use some golf equipment such as tees, gloves, divot tools and beverages while placing the golf bag on the golf cart.

  In addition, the use of a golf cart minimizes the time spent carrying the golf bag, but often the time is not completely eliminated. For example, a golfer still needs to carry a golf bag between the course and his golf cart. Also, golfers often need to remove their golf bags from golf carts and transport them to various points during play on a golf course. For example, many golf courses have designated areas that prohibit golf carts. If a golfer needs to take a shot from a prohibited area, the golfer must select a club or take a golf bag from the golf cart and carry it before walking to the ball position. Unfortunately, golf bags can be inconvenient and / or cumbersome to easily lift and remove from a golf cart.

  The present invention includes a golf bag that can be used effectively even when placed on a golf cart. Furthermore, the present invention provides a golf bag that is convenient to lift and carry. Finally, the present invention provides a golf bag that can be easily removed from or placed on a golf cart.

  To make it easier for those skilled in the art to which the disclosed system belongs to understand how to make and use it, reference can be made to the following drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a typical golf cart. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a golf cart on which a golf bag according to the present invention is placed. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the right front side surface of the golf bag according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the left front side of the golf bag according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the left rear side of the golf bag according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a front view of a golf harness for a golf bag according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the golf bag according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is a front view of a detachable pocket for a golf bag according to the present invention.

  The present invention overcomes many of the prior art problems associated with the compatibility of golf bags and golf bags with golf carts. Those skilled in the art will appreciate the advantages and other features of the technology disclosed herein that illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, in conjunction with the drawings, the following detailed description of certain preferred embodiments. It will be clear by reference. In the drawings, like numerals indicate like structural elements. All criteria such as upper, lower, upper, lower, horizontal, vertical, left side, right side, etc. are arbitrary terms used to refer to one position of an element based on one viewpoint in the drawing and are within the scope of the present invention. It is not intended to limit.

  Briefly outlined, the present invention is a golf bag designed for convenient and comfortable use with or without a golf cart. This bag is easy to lift and move quickly, is easy to carry, and can fully utilize all the storage pockets even when firmly secured to a golf cart.

  Referring now to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a typical golf cart is shown generally at 100. Golf cart 100 is designed to allow golfers to drive through the golf course. The rear portion 102 of the golf cart 100 is designed to removably place the golf bag 120 (ie, see FIG. 2). For this purpose, the rear part 102 comprises a staging platform 104 for supporting two golf bags. The staging platform has two recesses 106, 108, each of which is shaped to secure the bottom of the golf bag 120. Two harnesses 110 and 112 are fixed to the rear portion 102, each of which can be fastened around the golf bag 120 to fix the golf bag 120 to the rear side of the golf cart 100. In other embodiments, the harnesses 110, 112 can be semi-circular holders, and a strap (not shown) can extend from the end of the holder. When the bag 120 is placed on the platform 104 and placed in the holder, the strap is advanced through the back handle or other securing portion of the bag 120 to secure the bag to the back of the golf cart 100. Can do.

  Referring now to FIG. 2, a state where the golf bag 120 according to the present invention is placed on the golf cart 100 is shown. The golf bag 120 is in the form of an elongated body between the top 122 and the bottom 124 along the longitudinal axis “a” so that a golf club can be placed therein. Four sides 126, 128, 130, 132 surround the longitudinal axis “a” and define a central golf club housing. When the bag 120 is placed on the golf cart 100, the bottom 124 is seated on the staging platform 104, and the front side 126 faces outward from the cart 100. A harness 110 surrounds the periphery of the front side 126 to hold the bag 120 firmly to the cart 100. The top 122 of the golf bag 120 includes a plurality of openings or slots 134 (defined by a club divider extending across the top opening of the bag) through which a golfer can insert a golf club into the golf bag 120. .

  Referring now to FIG. 3, a golf bag 120 according to the present invention is shown with a front side 126 and a right side 128 facing forward. The bag 120 has a front pocket 136 that extends from the front side 126 of the bag 120. The front pocket 136 includes a zipper 138 having two zipper pulls 140, 142 along the front zipper track 144. The zipper track 144 extends along the front pocket 136 in a region furthest from the front side 126 and forms a generally elliptical flap 146. As shown, the pocket 136 is closed and secured. However, the zipper 138 is operable to open the flap 146 so that the user can access the interior of the pocket 136 to store or retrieve the contents. Due to the configuration of the pocket 136, handle 140, 142 and zipper track 144 described herein, the golfer has free access to the interior of the front pocket 136 even when the golf bag 120 is secured to the golf cart 100. (Ie, see FIG. 2). In various embodiments, the front pocket 136 may have one zipper and / or the zipper track may be in different directions along the front pocket 136, as can be seen from the zipper configuration for other pockets described below. May be suitable. Also, although the front pocket 136 is shown as an oval, it should be understood that the front pocket 136 can have any suitable shape, such as, for example, a circle, a square, or a rectangle.

  Still referring to FIG. 3, the right side 128 of the golf bag 120 includes a right pocket 148a. The right pocket 148 a extends outward from the right side 128 of the bag 120. The forefront portion 150a of the right pocket 148a extends forward of the front side 126. The first right pocket zipper 152a has a zipper track 154a that extends along the right pocket 148a. The track 154a extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis “a” and the upper portion 156a is bent (necked) inwardly toward the longitudinal axis “a”. At this time, the right pocket 148a is in the closed position. The pocket zipper 152a has a handle 158a operable to open the bag 120 along the zipper track 154a, allowing access to the interior of the right pocket 148a. Because the zipper track 154a faces forward, the pocket is easily accessible even when the bag is secured to the cart (FIG. 2).

  The right pocket 148a includes first and second right sub-pockets 160a and 162a, both of which form a small pocket inside the right pocket 148a. Each sub-pocket 160a, 162a is a separate, separated compartment defined by an internal panel (not shown). The first right sub-pocket 160a includes a zipper track 166a zipper 164a that runs substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis “a”, with the upper portion 168a bent inwardly (necked) toward the longitudinal axis “a”. . The second right sub-pocket 162a includes a zipper 170a having a zipper track 172a that runs substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis “a”. Both right sub-pocket zips 164a, 170a have pullers 174a, 176a that allow the sub-pockets 160a, 162a to open along a generally longitudinal axis “a” and the interior of each pocket 160a, 162a. Access to is possible. As shown, both the right sub-pockets 160a, 162a are in the closed position.

  Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 3, when the golf bag 120 is placed on the golf cart 100, all zipper tracks 154a, 166a, 172a extending along the right pocket 148a are longitudinally aligned with the front side 126. Located on the same side of the axis “a” and spaced from the rear 102 of the golf cart 120. Indeed, in the illustrated embodiment, the zipper tracks 154a, 166a, 172a extend substantially entirely in front of the front side 126 of the golf bag 120. Therefore, even when the golf bag 120 is placed on the cart 100, the golfer can access the inside of the right pocket 148a and the right sub-pockets 160a and 162a to store or take out the articles. In this way, when a golfer wants to access an item stored in the golf bag 120, the golfer removes the golf bag from the golf cart 100 or twists the golf bag 120 after the golf bag 120 is already firmly attached. And there is no need to turn. Further, by providing a plurality of pockets, the golfer can hold the articles separately. For example, the golfer can place a drinking water bottle in the right pocket 148a, a golf ball in the first right sub-pocket 160a, and a golf tee in the second right sub-pocket 162a.

  Although the left side surface 130 of the golf bag 120 is not shown in this specific drawing, the left side surface 130 is symmetrical with respect to the right side surface 128. Thus, in various embodiments, the left side may have some or all of the various components shown on the right side, and vice versa. For example, referring now to FIG. 4, the left side of a golf bag is shown, in which like numerals identify like components described with respect to FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the golf bag 120 has all the features shown with respect to the right side in FIG. Furthermore, all orientations for components on the right side 128 of the bag 120 are equally applicable for components on the left side 130 of the bag 120.

  2-5, the golf bag includes handles 180, 182 that allow the bag 120 to be easily lifted, rotated, or otherwise manipulated. For this purpose, the top 122 has two handles 180, 182, one handle 180 extending from the top 122 of the bag 120 above the right side 128 and the other from the top 122 of the bag 120 to the left side. 130 extends upward (see FIG. 2). The bag 120 is shown as having two handles 180, 182 extending from 14 top cuffs 122, in which a club divider holds 14 golf clubs (not shown) for holding golf clubs (not shown). A separate channel or slot 134 is formed. Each slot 134 is designed to hold one club separately. However, the top cuff 122 can be a single handle or any suitable number of handles (eg, three extending handles) and any suitable number of clubs arranged in a single club divider or various configurations. It will be appreciated that a partition may be included. For example, the top cuff 122 may have three, four, five, or six slots 134 and may include multiple club dividers so that each slot can hold multiple clubs. The bag 120 also includes a rear handle 184 that extends from the rear side 132 of the bag 120 (see FIG. 5). In addition, a front handle 186 extends from the front side 126. The handles 180, 182, 184, 186 are fixed to the bag 120 and all can individually support the total weight of the golf bag 120 as well as the equipment stored in the bag 120, so that the handles 180, 182, Each of 184, 186 can be used individually to move golf bag 120. However, the handles 180, 182, 184, 186 are designed so that they can be gripped simultaneously to move the golf bag 120 comfortably and efficiently by any combination of the two handles. For example, the golf bag 120 can be easily removed from the rear portion 102 of the golf cart 100 by simultaneously grasping the upper handles 180, 182 and easily lifting the golf bag 120 upward along the longitudinal axis “a”. Further, the front handle 186 can be gripped with either the upper handle 180, 182, and the golf bag 120 can be easily rotated based on the right side surface or the left side surface 128, 130 thereof. This may be beneficial, for example, when a golfer wants to move the golf bag 120 to the trunk of his golf cart.

  Referring now to FIG. 5, the golf bag 120 is shown seated on a hard ground 188 to stand in a vertical position. The golf bag 120 has a hard base 190 that surrounds the bottom 124 of the golf bag 120. The hard base 190 is a rigid material, which allows the bag 120 to be stably placed along a horizontal plane by the base 190. The base 190 is also designed to keep the bag slightly raised from the ground 188.

  For example, referring now to FIG. 7, the center of the base 190 includes a somewhat hollow recess 192 and a rim 194 extends along the periphery of the base 190 and extends downwardly from the bottom 124 of the golf bag 120. To do. A plurality of base cover legs 196 extend further downward from the rim 194. The legs 196 provide a good gripping surface between the base 190 and the soft ground, allowing the golfer to dig down the legs 196 and keep the bag 120 in place. In addition, the legs 196 and rim 194 lift the rest of the bag 120 and thus help prevent the golf bag 120 from being placed in a puddle when the course is wet.

  Referring now to FIGS. 5-6, a perspective view of the rear side of the golf bag 120 and a detachable shoulder harness 200 are shown. When a golfer wants to carry the bag 120 a little far away, the bag 120 is designed to be comfortably carried on the shoulder. For this purpose, the shoulder harness 200 includes an upper combined webbing 202a and a lower combined webbing 202b that extend from the padded center portion 204. The central portion 204 is made from a relatively thick cushion material. The cushion portion 204 is placed on the golfer's shoulder so that the bag is well supported and the golfer can comfortably carry the bag. The bonded webbings 202a, 202b are made from a relatively thin short fiber material and have minimal or no pads. The back side 132 of the golf bag 120 includes two coupling members 206 a, 206 b or clips that are operable to couple with the straps 202 a, 202 b for attaching the shoulder harness 200 to the golf bag 120. It will be appreciated that the straps 202a, 202b can be attached to the body of the bag 120 by any suitable coupling means. For example, the bag 120 can include a coupling ring, such as a pivoting D-shaped ring. The straps 202a, 202b can include spring biased clips that can be removably attached to a pivoting D-shaped ring. When the shoulder harness 200 is attached to the golf bag 120, the golfer places the padded center portion 204 on the shoulder of the golfer and hangs the golf bag 120 on one of his shoulders so that the weight of the bag 120 can be supported. In this position, the back side 132 of the golf bag 120 is typically located on the golfer's back. Thus, the rear side 132 is padded to provide a cushion between the bag 120 and the golfer's back when the bag 120 is being carried. In particular, the rear side surface 132 may include a right hip pad and a left hip pad (not shown). When the golf bag 120 is carried over the shoulder, the hip pad is located on the golfer's or caddy's hip to provide comfort and support.

  Still referring to FIG. 5, the rear side 132 also includes a rear handle 184 extending along the longitudinal axis “a” and having a pad for comfortable gripping. For example, when the golf bag 120 is placed on the golf cart 100, the rear handle 184 can be gripped by a golfer so as to easily lift the bag 120. In addition, other handles 180, 182, 186 can be gripped with the rear handle 184 in order to move the golf bag 120 efficiently. For example, the upper handles 180, 182 are conveniently arranged so that the golfer can quickly lift or move the golf bag 120.

  Referring now to FIGS. 2-5, golf equipment producers often desire to attach a design such as a brand name, trademark, logo, etc. Thus, the design of the bag 120 includes a plurality of flat surfaces 220, 222, 224, 226 to which the design can be applied. For example, the right side 128, the left side 130 and the shoulder strap 200 all have wide flat areas 222, 224, 226 in which a logo can be placed. The front side 126 also has a large substantially flat region 220 where the design can be placed.

  Referring now to FIG. 8, left and right removable pockets 240, 242 are shown. These pockets 240, 242 can be easily secured to or removed from the bag 120. For example, both pockets 240, 242 include button couplers 244, 246 that can be secured to the button couplers 260a, 260b, 260c, 260d (not shown) of the bag 120 (see FIGS. 3-5). ). In this way, the user can provide or remove additional pockets that can be detached when desired. The pockets 240, 242 include zipper tracks 248, 256, respectively. Zipper pullers 252 and 254 are operable along respective zipper tracks 248 and 256 to open respective pockets 240 and 242.

  Those skilled in the art will also appreciate that in other embodiments, the function of some elements may be performed by fewer elements or a single element. Similarly, in some embodiments, any functional element may perform fewer or different operations than those described with respect to the illustrated embodiment. Also, functional elements that are shown separately for purposes of illustration (eg, coupling structures, tracks, slider assemblies, buckles, etc.) may be incorporated into other functional elements during a particular implementation.

  All patents, patent applications and other references disclosed herein are expressly incorporated by reference in their entirety. Although the invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various changes and / or modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. You will easily understand what is done. For example, each claim may be dependent on any or all claims in multiple citations, even if not claimed at the time of filing this application.

100 golf cart 102 rear 104 staging platform 106 recess 108 recess 110 harness 112 harness 120 golf bag 122 top 124 bottom 126 side 128 side 130 side 132 side 136 pocket 140 zipper pull 144 zipper track 144 flap 148a right side pocket zipper 154a Zipper track 156a Upper part 160a First right sub-pocket 162a Second right sub-pocket 166a Zipper track 168a Upper part

Claims (15)

An elongate golf bag having a top, a bottom, and four sides surrounding a longitudinal axis,
A front side having a front pocket extending forward;
Rear side;
A right side with a right pocket extending from the right side;
Left side with left pocket extending from left side;
A first right pocket zipper track incorporated in the right pocket;
A first left pocket zipper track incorporated in the left pocket; wherein the right and left pocket zipper tracks are forwardly facing and are accessible from the front side of the bag;
A golf bag comprising: a hard base that surrounds the bottom, and a base that holds the bottom at a position raised from the horizontal when placed on a horizontal plane. The first right pocket zipper track comprises a first right pocket zipper puller operable to open the first right pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis;
The first left pocket zipper track comprises a first left pocket zipper puller operable to open the first left pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal direction;
The elongated golf bag according to claim 1. The right pocket extends further toward the front side;
The left pocket extends further toward the front side;
The elongated golf bag according to claim 2.   The elongate golf bag according to claim 3, wherein the rear side surface includes a rear handle and a plurality of coupling members, and the plurality of coupling members are operable to attach a shoulder harness.   The upper portion includes a first upper handle facing upward on the right side, a second upper handle facing upward on the left side, and a plurality of openings for inserting a golf club into the golf bag. The elongated golf bag according to claim 4.   The right pocket is a first right subpocket having a first right subpocket zipper track, wherein the first right subpocket zipper track is substantially along the longitudinal axis. A first right sub-pocket having a first right sub-pocket puller operable to open a second right sub-pocket having a second right sub-pocket zipper track, wherein the second right sub-pocket zipper track is A second right subpocket having a second right subpocket puller operable to open the second right subpocket zipper track substantially along a longitudinal axis, the first right subpocket zipper track and the At least one of the second right sub-pocket zipper tracks faces forward and is accessible from the front side of the bag. Are arranged so as to be scan, elongated type golf bag of claim 5.   The left pocket is a first left subpocket having a first left subpocket zipper track, wherein the first left subpocket zipper track is substantially along the longitudinal axis. A first left subpocket having a first left subpocket puller operable to open and a second left subpocket having a second left subpocket zipper track, wherein the second left subpocket zipper track is the longitudinal A second left subpocket having a second left subpocket puller operable to open the second left subpocket zipper track substantially along a directional axis, the first left subpocket zipper track and the second left subpocket zipper track 2 At least one of the left sub-pocket zipper tracks faces forward and is accessible from the front side of the bag Are arranged so as to be elongated-type golf bag of claim 6.   The elongate golf bag according to claim 7, wherein the right side surface includes a right side pocket removable above the right side pocket, and the left side surface includes a left side pocket removable above the left side pocket.   The elongate golf bag according to claim 8, wherein the front side surface further includes a front handle below the front pocket.   The elongate golf bag according to claim 9, wherein the right side surface, the left side surface and the shoulder strap all have a flat surface including a predetermined design.   The elongate golf bag of claim 10, wherein the base cover includes a peripheral rim extending downwardly from the base and defining a hollow central recess.   The elongate golf bag according to claim 11, wherein a plurality of grip legs extend downward from the rim, and the grip legs can raise the rim from the horizontal plane. A golf bag having a top, a bottom, and four side surfaces surrounding a longitudinal axis,
A front side having a front pocket extending forward;
A rear side having a rear handle and a detachable shoulder harness;
A right side having a right pocket extending thereon and having a first right sub-pocket and a second right sub-pocket;
A left side extending from the left pocket and having a first left subpocket and a second left subpocket;
A first right pocket zipper track fixed to the right pocket at a forward position of the front side, the first right pocket zipper track being operable to open the first right pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis; A first right pocket zipper track having a right pocket zipper pull;
A second left side pocket zipper track fixed to the left side pocket at a forward position of the front side, the second left side operable to open the second left side pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis A second left pocket zipper track with a pocket zipper pull;
A golf bag, the right pocket zipper track and the left pocket zipper track facing forward and accessible from the front side of the bag. A first right sub-pocket zipper track with the first right sub-pocket oriented forward of the front side of the golf bag, and the first right sub-pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal direction. And a first right sub-pocket puller operable,
The first left sub-pocket zipper track with the first left sub-pocket directed forward of the front side of the golf bag, and the first left sub-pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis direction. And a first left sub-pocket puller operable.
The golf bag according to claim 13. A second right sub-pocket zipper track with the second right sub-pocket oriented forward of the front side of the golf bag, and the second right pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis. With an operable second right subpocket handle,
A second left sub-pocket zipper track with the second left sub-pocket oriented forward of the front side of the golf bag, and the second left pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis direction. An operable second left sub-pocket puller;
The golf bag according to claim 14.

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