CA2995976A1 - Motogolf pull-cart - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B55/00—Bags for golf clubs; Stands for golf clubs for use on the course; Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B55/00—Bags for golf clubs; Stands for golf clubs for use on the course; Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
- A63B55/60—Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
- A63B55/61—Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags motorised
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Abstract
A motorized device for a golf pull cart with a hitch device to connect the motorized device to the pull cart, which from now on will be known as the "Motogolf pull-cart".
The present invention relates to the addition of a motorized vehicle to a conventional pull cart in order to be pulled during a golf game in the golf course. This provides portable mobility to golfers, which can be carried to golf courses in a regular car trunk along with clubs and such.
The present invention relates to the addition of a motorized vehicle to a conventional pull cart in order to be pulled during a golf game in the golf course. This provides portable mobility to golfers, which can be carried to golf courses in a regular car trunk along with clubs and such.
Description
Abstract A motorized device for a golf pull cart with a hitch device to connect the motorized device to the pull cart, which from now on will be known as the "Motogolf pull-cart".
The present invention relates to the addition of a motorized vehicle to a conventional pull cart in order to be pulled during a golf game in the golf course. This provides portable mobility to golfers, which can be carried to golf courses in a regular car trunk along with clubs and such.
Background The problem is that on a golf course, golfers often carry their own golf clubs in a golf club bag. The golfers may walk the entire course with the golf club bag held by a strap swung over their shoulder or by using a pull cart. A typical set of golf clubs may include 12 golf clubs or more. The set of clubs thus is often heavy and cumbersome to carry over an entire course. A caddie may accompany the golfer to aid in carrying the golf clubs.
Wheeled pull carts, also known as pull carts, have been developed to permit golfers to wheel their clubs over the course, by pulling the carrier by hand. The pull carts typically permit a golf bag to be attached by straps, and the golf bag is thus transported over the entire golf course by the golfer pulling or pushing the carrier. Such manual pull carts and the associated walking of the entire course however lead to slow golf games, which can be a major problem on popular golf courses. Moreover, some golfers fatigue or are incapable of walking an entire golf course, which can require 6.5 kilometers of travel or more.
Motorized golf carts, typically having electric or internal-combustion motors, also are known. Some courses even require such carts to speed golf play. These motorized golf carts typically move along specially-designated areas, or cart paths, on the golf course so that golfers can proceed with ease quickly throughout the golf course. Some golf courses permit golf carts to travel not just on the cart paths, but also over the entire course, including fairways. However, this travel can damage the golf course. For example, when a fairway is wet, the golf carts can leave muddy track marks on the fairway or even on the greens. For this reason, many golf courses confine motorized golf carts to the cart paths.
When using a motorized golf cart, golfers typically place their golf bags in the golf cart and strap them in.
They do not remove the bags during play, since the bags with the clubs are heavy and the golf bag must be lifted to be strapped in. Typically, the bottom of the bag sits at least 0.3 meters from the ground, and the straps are even higher. The lifting of the golf bag in the first place is also burdensome.
On a course where the motorized golf carts are confined to the cart paths, golfers without caddies typically golf as follows: (1) The golfer drives his cart to a tee, decides what club to use and removes that club from the golf bag located in the golf cart, and then tees off; and (2) the golfer then drives the cart along the path to a location near the golf ball, guesses which one or two clubs might be proper, removes the clubs from the golf bag situated or attached to the golf cart; and then walks to the golf ball with the clubs in hand, and hits the ball. This second step continues until the golfer has placed the ball in the cup.
A problem occurs when a golfer selects the wrong club or clubs from the bag in the motorized cart.
Improper selection can occur for example because of the lie or by mistaking the distance of the ball or the wind speed at the location of the ball. The golfer then must walk back to the cart and replace his clubs with a proper club. Since his ball may be a long distance from the golf cart, a long delay can result.
Moreover, the partner in the motorized golf cart, which typically has two seats, could have driven the motorized cart to a new location, leading to even longer delays.
If two players are using a motorized cart on a golf course where motorized carts are permitted on the fairway, a similar problem may occur: the first golfer may choose one or two clubs, and the second golfer will drive the cart to a new position. If the first golfer has chosen the wrong clubs and must return to the golf cart at a new location to exchange clubs, the speed of play can be drastically reduced.
With the challenges listed and only the solutions listed available, there is need for the invention mentioned herein, namely the "Motogolf pull-Cart".
Following references to existing valid patents and the explanation of how they are different to the "Motogolf pull-Cart":
U.S. Pat. No. 5,472,084 discloses a piggyback golf bag for use in a riding golf cart. An attachment device can connect the golf bag to the golf cart. The golf bag when attached to the golf cart rides in a compartment and must be lifted onto the golf cart. This is not a portable mobile device like the "Motogolf pull-Cart" because requires the traditional two-seater golf cart.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,193,256 and 5,482,304 disclose trailer devices for golf equipment. The golf equipment trailer of the '256 patent does not function as a golf club carrier, which is defined herein as a manually-movable golf club carrier, such as push or pull cart. The pull-type golf cart of the '304 patent is attachable solely to a bicycle, and appears not to be intended to be detachable during play but rather that the bicycle be ridden on the golf course. This is not a motorized device like the "Motogolf pull-Cart"
that allows transportation of golf clubs in the golf course.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,238,171 discloses a portable towing apparatus fitting in the golf bag bay of a golf cart for towing another disabled golf cart. This is not intended to be a portable mobile device like the "Motogolf pull-Cart" but rather a towing device for a regular golf cart.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,705,624 B2 discloses a towing apparatus that fits to regular motorized golf carts and attaches to pull carts so the can be lifted and carried using the apparatus or disengaged at anytime. This is not a portable mobile device like the "Motogolf pull-Cart" because requires the traditional two seater golf cart.
CA 2813753 discloses an adapter for converting a manual golf cart into a motorized ride-on golf cart that features a frame, with four wheels and one motorized wheel coupled to the frame. This is not a portable mobile device like the "Motogolf pull-Cart" because it can not be fitted into a regular car trunk.
Description of Invention In light of the problems associated using the regular golf carts, the pull carts have become somewhat a solution but with the disadvantage of the high physical effort to walk the entire golf course including steep hills and long distances in most of the courses in Alberta-Canada.
Therefore, the "Motogolf pull-cart" will provide the advantage of the pull cart combined with the advantage of a motorized carrier that allows speeding up the pace of play and conserve the energy of the golfer for the game instead of using his/her energy for pulling golf carts.
The present invention provides a motorized device, a quick release hitching device, and the pull cart attachment to enable some models of existing pull carts in order to obtain the combination "Motogolf pull-cart".
All components are meant to be light weight and portable, therefore can be carried in any car trunk from home to the golf course.
The first component of the hitching device may include quick connectors and swivel joints connecting to the motorized device to allow change of direction between the motorized device and the pull cart.
The term hitching device as defined herein is any device operable for securing the detachable device.
The motorized device is intended for one person only. The pull cart preferably includes a golf club bag removable from the carrier body, although the bag may be integrated with the pull cart.
Preferably, the pull cart includes a second hitching device. Thus, enabling to connect the motorized vehicle to the pull cart.
The first hitching device connected to the motorized device is preferably with two degrees of mechanical freedom to accommodate change in direction between the motorized device and the pull cart. Preferably, the second hitching device also is rotatable about the horizontal axis.
The present invention provides a mountable device for pull carts: a frame and the second hitching device.
The present invention also has the added advantage that a foursome golfing can each go directly to their balls and be ready to hit when safe to do so, improving dramatically the pace of play.
As will be obvious to one skilled in the art, there are a variety of ways to realize this same connectivity, once the idea has been clearly enunciated.
The present invention relates to the addition of a motorized vehicle to a conventional pull cart in order to be pulled during a golf game in the golf course. This provides portable mobility to golfers, which can be carried to golf courses in a regular car trunk along with clubs and such.
Background The problem is that on a golf course, golfers often carry their own golf clubs in a golf club bag. The golfers may walk the entire course with the golf club bag held by a strap swung over their shoulder or by using a pull cart. A typical set of golf clubs may include 12 golf clubs or more. The set of clubs thus is often heavy and cumbersome to carry over an entire course. A caddie may accompany the golfer to aid in carrying the golf clubs.
Wheeled pull carts, also known as pull carts, have been developed to permit golfers to wheel their clubs over the course, by pulling the carrier by hand. The pull carts typically permit a golf bag to be attached by straps, and the golf bag is thus transported over the entire golf course by the golfer pulling or pushing the carrier. Such manual pull carts and the associated walking of the entire course however lead to slow golf games, which can be a major problem on popular golf courses. Moreover, some golfers fatigue or are incapable of walking an entire golf course, which can require 6.5 kilometers of travel or more.
Motorized golf carts, typically having electric or internal-combustion motors, also are known. Some courses even require such carts to speed golf play. These motorized golf carts typically move along specially-designated areas, or cart paths, on the golf course so that golfers can proceed with ease quickly throughout the golf course. Some golf courses permit golf carts to travel not just on the cart paths, but also over the entire course, including fairways. However, this travel can damage the golf course. For example, when a fairway is wet, the golf carts can leave muddy track marks on the fairway or even on the greens. For this reason, many golf courses confine motorized golf carts to the cart paths.
When using a motorized golf cart, golfers typically place their golf bags in the golf cart and strap them in.
They do not remove the bags during play, since the bags with the clubs are heavy and the golf bag must be lifted to be strapped in. Typically, the bottom of the bag sits at least 0.3 meters from the ground, and the straps are even higher. The lifting of the golf bag in the first place is also burdensome.
On a course where the motorized golf carts are confined to the cart paths, golfers without caddies typically golf as follows: (1) The golfer drives his cart to a tee, decides what club to use and removes that club from the golf bag located in the golf cart, and then tees off; and (2) the golfer then drives the cart along the path to a location near the golf ball, guesses which one or two clubs might be proper, removes the clubs from the golf bag situated or attached to the golf cart; and then walks to the golf ball with the clubs in hand, and hits the ball. This second step continues until the golfer has placed the ball in the cup.
A problem occurs when a golfer selects the wrong club or clubs from the bag in the motorized cart.
Improper selection can occur for example because of the lie or by mistaking the distance of the ball or the wind speed at the location of the ball. The golfer then must walk back to the cart and replace his clubs with a proper club. Since his ball may be a long distance from the golf cart, a long delay can result.
Moreover, the partner in the motorized golf cart, which typically has two seats, could have driven the motorized cart to a new location, leading to even longer delays.
If two players are using a motorized cart on a golf course where motorized carts are permitted on the fairway, a similar problem may occur: the first golfer may choose one or two clubs, and the second golfer will drive the cart to a new position. If the first golfer has chosen the wrong clubs and must return to the golf cart at a new location to exchange clubs, the speed of play can be drastically reduced.
With the challenges listed and only the solutions listed available, there is need for the invention mentioned herein, namely the "Motogolf pull-Cart".
Following references to existing valid patents and the explanation of how they are different to the "Motogolf pull-Cart":
U.S. Pat. No. 5,472,084 discloses a piggyback golf bag for use in a riding golf cart. An attachment device can connect the golf bag to the golf cart. The golf bag when attached to the golf cart rides in a compartment and must be lifted onto the golf cart. This is not a portable mobile device like the "Motogolf pull-Cart" because requires the traditional two-seater golf cart.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,193,256 and 5,482,304 disclose trailer devices for golf equipment. The golf equipment trailer of the '256 patent does not function as a golf club carrier, which is defined herein as a manually-movable golf club carrier, such as push or pull cart. The pull-type golf cart of the '304 patent is attachable solely to a bicycle, and appears not to be intended to be detachable during play but rather that the bicycle be ridden on the golf course. This is not a motorized device like the "Motogolf pull-Cart"
that allows transportation of golf clubs in the golf course.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,238,171 discloses a portable towing apparatus fitting in the golf bag bay of a golf cart for towing another disabled golf cart. This is not intended to be a portable mobile device like the "Motogolf pull-Cart" but rather a towing device for a regular golf cart.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,705,624 B2 discloses a towing apparatus that fits to regular motorized golf carts and attaches to pull carts so the can be lifted and carried using the apparatus or disengaged at anytime. This is not a portable mobile device like the "Motogolf pull-Cart" because requires the traditional two seater golf cart.
CA 2813753 discloses an adapter for converting a manual golf cart into a motorized ride-on golf cart that features a frame, with four wheels and one motorized wheel coupled to the frame. This is not a portable mobile device like the "Motogolf pull-Cart" because it can not be fitted into a regular car trunk.
Description of Invention In light of the problems associated using the regular golf carts, the pull carts have become somewhat a solution but with the disadvantage of the high physical effort to walk the entire golf course including steep hills and long distances in most of the courses in Alberta-Canada.
Therefore, the "Motogolf pull-cart" will provide the advantage of the pull cart combined with the advantage of a motorized carrier that allows speeding up the pace of play and conserve the energy of the golfer for the game instead of using his/her energy for pulling golf carts.
The present invention provides a motorized device, a quick release hitching device, and the pull cart attachment to enable some models of existing pull carts in order to obtain the combination "Motogolf pull-cart".
All components are meant to be light weight and portable, therefore can be carried in any car trunk from home to the golf course.
The first component of the hitching device may include quick connectors and swivel joints connecting to the motorized device to allow change of direction between the motorized device and the pull cart.
The term hitching device as defined herein is any device operable for securing the detachable device.
The motorized device is intended for one person only. The pull cart preferably includes a golf club bag removable from the carrier body, although the bag may be integrated with the pull cart.
Preferably, the pull cart includes a second hitching device. Thus, enabling to connect the motorized vehicle to the pull cart.
The first hitching device connected to the motorized device is preferably with two degrees of mechanical freedom to accommodate change in direction between the motorized device and the pull cart. Preferably, the second hitching device also is rotatable about the horizontal axis.
The present invention provides a mountable device for pull carts: a frame and the second hitching device.
The present invention also has the added advantage that a foursome golfing can each go directly to their balls and be ready to hit when safe to do so, improving dramatically the pace of play.
As will be obvious to one skilled in the art, there are a variety of ways to realize this same connectivity, once the idea has been clearly enunciated.
Claims (4)
1. A coupling device to connect a self or not self balanced propelled foot vehicle, with a golf bag cart, to create a personal golfing vehicle.
2. A device as per claim one in which the coupling has2 degrees of freedom in its movement
3. A device as per claims 1 and 2 in which the coupling can be quick connected or disconnected
4. A device as per claims 1, 2 and 3 in which no component is heavier than 35 lbs (15 KG) and in which all individual components can be closed or compacted to fit together with the golf bag inside a standard vehicle trunk
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