DE202020103394U1 - Multi-function tool for golf and tool holder for a multi-function tool - Google Patents

Abstract

Multifunctional tool (100) for golf, comprising a housing (10) with a base body (11) and a cover (13) fastened to the base body (11) by means of a hinge (12), the cover (13) between a closed position and an open position, the base body (11) forming an interior space (20) with the cover (13) in the closed position, cleaning agents (21) being arranged in the interior space (20), a ball marker on the housing (10) (15) is detachably arranged, and a pitch fork (18) is provided, characterized in that the pitch fork (18) can be pushed out of the housing (10).

Description

The present invention relates to a multifunctional tool for golf, comprising a housing with a base body and a cover attached to the base body by means of a hinge, the cover being pivotable between a closed position and an open position, the base body with the cover in the closed position having an interior space forms, wherein cleaning means are arranged in the interior, wherein a ball marker is detachably arranged on the housing, and a pitch fork is provided.

The present invention also relates to a tool holder for a multifunctional tool for golf.

Technological background

Around 60 million people around the world enjoy golfing with joy and enthusiasm. In addition to compliance with the rules of the game, compliance with golf etiquette, i.e. the written and unwritten rules for behavior on the golf course, is an important part of the golf experience.

According to golf etiquette, it is good form that so-called “pitch marks” are to be removed from the polluter. In golf, the pitch mark is the mark on the ground left by a steeply falling golf ball in the green. Such dents can hinder subsequent players as they can deflect the ball from its path while putting. Pitch forks are used to remove pitch marks. With a two-pronged fork a few centimeters in size, the player pricks the lawn at a slight angle around the pitch mark and presses the head of the pitch fork towards the pitch hole, which breaks the sward. The entire ground around the pitch hole is loosened over a large area and can be leveled again with the putter.

It is also part of the golf etiquette that the green must not be entered with golf bags or driven on with a golf caddy. However, compliance with these rules has the disadvantage that cleaning agents such as brushes or cloths for cleaning golf balls, which are usually transported in the golf bag or in the golf caddy, can only be reached by the player with the acceptance of longer walking distances.

However, the need to clean a golf ball often arises. However, it is forbidden to clean the golf ball on the grass, especially in tournaments. Wiping off dirt with your hands, on the other hand, is unsightly and can even be harmful to health. Cleaning the golf ball on the clothing leads to undesirable soiling.

The golf ball must also be picked up by the green for cleaning. The position of the golf ball is then marked with so-called, mostly coin-sized ball markers.

From the U.S. 5,609,533 A a tool for the game of golf is known which has a housing with a cleaning sponge arranged in the housing. A ball marker is releasably attached to an upper side of the housing. Furthermore, a pitch fork with two prongs is arranged on the housing. The housing has a rounded outside which interacts with the pitch fork to remove pitch marks. While the soil around the pitch mark is loosened with the pitch fork, the loosened soil can be pressed down again with the rounded outside of the tool.

In the prior art, portable pitch forks are also known which a player can carry with him in his trouser pocket.

The known tools for golf, however, usually have a small range of functions, or are so large and unwieldy that they cannot easily be carried on the body, for example in a trouser pocket.

Presentation of the invention: task, solution, advantages

The object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional tool for golf that has a large range of functions and can be carried on the body by a golfer, for example in a trouser pocket.

To solve the problem on which the invention is based, a multifunctional tool for golf, comprising a housing with a base body and a cover attached to the base body by means of a hinge, the cover being pivotable between a closed position and an open position, the base body with the cover in the closed position forms an interior space, wherein cleaning means are disposed in the interior space, a ball marker being detachably disposed on the housing, and a pitch fork being provided, it is further provided that the pitch fork can be pushed out of the housing.

The multifunction tool according to the invention has a large range of functions. Cleaning agents are arranged in the interior of the multi-function tool. By opening the Housing of the multi-function tool, ie by pivoting the cover from the closed position into the open position, the cleaning agents are accessible and can be used to clean a golf ball. Since the multifunctional tool can preferably be carried in a trouser pocket, it is always at hand for the player. In particular, longer walking distances to a golf caddy or a golf bag in order to get the cleaning agents usually stowed there are no longer necessary.

Furthermore, a ball marker is arranged on the housing of the multifunctional tool according to the invention, which can be placed on the position of the golf ball while the ball is being cleaned.

In addition, the multi-function tool has a pitch fork with which pitch marks can be removed from the green.

According to the invention it is now provided that the pitch fork can be pushed out of the housing. This means that the pitch fork only has to be pushed out of the housing, for example by hand, when it is needed, while it is arranged in the housing in such a way that the prongs of the pitch fork are not or only when it is not needed protrude slightly from the housing.

Since the prongs do not or only slightly protrude from the housing when the pitch fork is not required, a compact multifunctional tool for golf is provided. It also reduces the risk that the prongs of the pitch fork can damage the fabric of clothing.

Overall, the advantage is thus achieved that the multifunctional tool has a large range of functions and can easily be carried on the body by a golfer, for example in a trouser pocket. For the golfer, long walks to the golf caddy or a golf bag away from the green can be avoided.

The cover and / or the base body are preferably formed in several parts.

The cover and / or the base body can thus be composed of several injection-molded components.

It is provided with a further advantage that the pitch fork is arranged in the base body, in particular in a receptacle in the base body.

The receptacle in the base body can either be formed directly in a component, in particular in an injection-molded component, of the base body. However, it is also possible that the receptacle is only produced by assembling several components of the base body. For example, the receptacle can be formed by a space remaining between two components.

It can advantageously be provided that the base body comprises a guide rail, wherein the pitch fork can be pushed out of the base body along the guide rail.

Furthermore, a locking mechanism can be provided for releasably locking the pitch fork, the locking mechanism comprising a preferably spring-loaded operating element, in particular a button.

By providing a locking mechanism, the pitch fork can be secured against unintentional pushing out or pushing in from or into the base body. If the pitch fork is arranged in the base body when not in use and not pushed out of it, the locking mechanism is used to secure the pitch fork in the housing or in the receptacle so that it does not slide out of the receptacle by itself, especially when the multi-function tool is carried in a trouser pocket and can damage the fabric of the trouser pocket. In order to be able to use the pitch fork to remove pitch marks, the locking mechanism is released and the pitch fork is pushed out of the base body, preferably along the guide rail.

In the state pushed out of the base body, the pitch fork is locked again by means of the locking mechanism, so that the pitch fork does not slide back into the base body during use.

The operating element is preferably designed as a spring-loaded button. The locking mechanism is released by pressing and holding the button. If the button is released, the locking mechanism engages again and the pitch fork is locked in its position.

With a further advantage it can be provided that the cleaning means comprise a brush, preferably comprising rubber nubs or plastic nubs, wherein the brush is more preferably arranged on an inside of the cover.

The brush is particularly suitable for removing coarse dirt from a golf ball. The brush is preferably arranged on the inside of the cover, but can also be arranged differently on an inside of the base body. The The brush can be removed from the housing, but it is preferably provided that the brush is firmly attached to the cover.

Furthermore, it can preferably be provided that the cleaning means comprise a cleaning cloth, a cleaning sponge or a cleaning pad.

The cleaning cloth can in particular be designed as a microfiber cloth.

Such cleaning agents are particularly suitable for the fine cleaning of a golf ball. Thus, in a preferred embodiment, the cleaning means can include a brush and a cleaning cloth, a cleaning sponge or a cleaning pad. A dirty golf ball can then first be roughly cleaned with the brush and then finely cleaned with the cleaning cloth, cleaning sponge or cleaning pad.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the cleaning agents, in particular a brush, a cleaning cloth, a cleaning sponge or a cleaning pad, are arranged in a holding element, wherein the cleaning agents and / or the holding element are preferably removable in the housing, particularly preferably on an inside of the base body are.

In particular, when the cleaning agents are designed as a cleaning sponge or cleaning pad or cleaning cloth, it is preferably provided that the cleaning agents are arranged on an inside of the base body. Furthermore, it can be provided that the cleaning agent or the holding element, preferably together with the cleaning agent, is removably arranged in the housing. If the cleaning agent is a cleaning cloth, this can, for example, simply be arranged in the folded state in the housing and in particular on an inside of the base body. If the cleaning agent is designed as a cleaning pad or cleaning sponge, it is preferably provided that the cleaning agent is held in the holding element. The holding element is then preferably arranged on an inner side of the base body and particularly preferably detachable from the base body. It can be provided that the holding element is held in the base body with a positive, non-positive or frictional fit. The cleaning agent, in particular the cleaning sponge, the cleaning pad or the cleaning cloth, can thus be removed from the housing together with the holding element for use or for replacement.

It can be provided with a further advantage that the cover is held in the closed position by means of a magnet or a click lock.

In particular, it can be provided that a magnet is arranged both in the cover and in the base body on a side opposite the hinge. To open the housing, a sufficiently large minimum force must be applied to overcome the holding force of the magnet or magnets or the click lock.

Furthermore, a spring mechanism can be provided for opening the cover.

The spring mechanism can be triggered, for example, by actuating a push button provided for this purpose. The force exerted by the spring mechanism then causes the cover to spring open from the closed position into the open position. Such spring mechanisms are known, for example, from pocket watches.

With a further advantage it can be provided that a holder for the ball marker is arranged on the lid, preferably on an outside of the lid, the holder preferably having a magnet, the ball marker being more preferably held in the holder by means of the magnet.

Due to the arrangement of the holder on the outside of the cover, the ball marker held in it so that it can be removed is directly accessible without the housing having to be opened to remove the ball marker.

A magnet for holding the ball marker in the holder is particularly preferred, but in principle a clip or click holder is also conceivable which holds the ball marker in the holder by means of a frictional, force and / or form fit. In principle, a combination of a magnet and a clip or click mount can also be provided in the holder.

It is furthermore preferably provided that the holder has a bottom surface, the bottom surface having a recess in one section. Because the bottom surface has a depression, the ball marker can be pressed down in the holder in the area of the depression, that is, into the depression. The ball marker is tilted in the holder and protrudes from the holder with an edge area. The ball marker can then be removed from the holder by grasping the edge area. If there is a magnet under the floor, the ball marker can be detached from the magnet by tilting it and simply removed from the holder.

The bottom surface preferably has two areas, a second area being at an angle to a first area so that the second area forms a bottom of the depression.

In other words, the floor area in a first area initially runs in a first plane. At the transition to the second area, the floor surface bends and continues in a second plane, the second plane being at an angle to the first plane. Due to the "kink" in the bottom surface, the holder has a recess in the bottom surface into which the ball marker can be tilted.

It can preferably be provided that by exerting a force on the ball marker arranged in the holder in the area of the recess, the ball marker in the holder can be tilted and preferably released from the magnet.

It can preferably be provided that a width meter is arranged in the interior of the housing.

In principle, it is also possible for the width meter to be arranged on an outside, in particular on the outside of the cover or the base body.

The distance meter, for example, can be used to measure the distance from the multi-function tool to the next green on a round of golf, preferably to the next flag on the green. The width meter can either be arranged in the housing in addition to the cleaning agents, in particular in addition to the brush and / or the cleaning cloth, cleaning sponge or cleaning pad, or instead of at least one of the cleaning agents.

In one embodiment it can be provided that a first cleaning agent in the form of a brush is arranged in the lid in the interior of the housing and that a width meter is arranged instead of a second cleaning agent in the form of a cleaning pad, cleaning cloth or cleaning sponge. It can also be provided that at least one of the cleaning agents can be exchanged with the range finder as required.

The width meter can preferably comprise a display. Information is shown on the display, preferably the distance to the next green or the next flag, the temperature and / or the wind direction. To determine the distance between the distance meter and the green or the flag, the distance meter preferably has a GPS sensor. Another GPS sensor can be located on the green or on the flag. Alternatively, the coordinates of the green can also be measured in advance to determine the distance and stored in a digital map. The map can be made available to the distance meter so that the distance meter can calculate the distance using the GPS sensor and the coordinates of the green or flag taken from the map.

With a further advantage it can be provided that a radio receiver, in particular a pager, is arranged in the interior of the multifunction tool.

According to golf etiquette, it is not welcomed to have phone calls made from a mobile phone during a round of golf. However, constant availability can be important, especially for business people. The radio receiver, in particular the pager, can then inform the player about incoming calls without disturbing other players. The player receives from the radio receiver, in particular from the pager, the notification that a call is or has been received. The player can then leave the green and make the phone call aside and without affecting other players.

With a further advantage it can be provided that the hinge does not protrude from the housing, wherein the hinge is furthermore preferably arranged in the interior space and / or protrudes in the direction of the interior space.

If the hinge does not protrude from the housing, the risk of damage to textiles such as a trouser pocket when carrying the multi-function tool is reduced.

It can further preferably be provided that in the open position the cover is pivoted open by an angle of 120 ° out of the closed position.

In other words, it can preferably be provided that the maximum opening angle is limited to 120 ° between the open position and the closed position.

By limiting the maximum opening angle to 120 °, the hinge can be arranged in the interior of the housing and / or aligned in the direction of the interior.

In particular, it is provided that the cover, in particular in the region of the hinge, has a first stop, and that the base body, in particular in the region of the hinge, has a second stop, wherein when it is open Cover, the first stop and the second stop abut one another in the open position.

The two stops thus limit the opening angle of the cover to preferably 120 °. The first stop and the second stop are designed in such a way that, when the cover is completely open, the pressure forces on the shell halves, that is, on the cover and on the base body, are diverted and the hinge is relieved.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the hinge has latching positions so that the cover can be releasably locked in the intermediate position between the closed position and the open position.

For example, it can be provided that one intermediate position corresponds to an opening angle of 30 ° and a second intermediate position corresponds to an opening angle of 90 °.

With a further advantage it can be provided that the housing has an essentially circular basic shape in a plan view, and / or that the housing has a diameter of less than 10 cm, preferably less than 8 cm, more preferably less than 7 cm and / or that the housing has a thickness of less than 5 cm, preferably less than 4 cm, particularly preferably less than 3 cm.

In principle, the housing can also have an essentially oval, in particular elliptical, basic shape in a plan view. The major semi-axis and / or the small semi-axis of the oval, in particular elliptical, basic shape then preferably has a length of less than 10 cm, preferably less than 8 cm, more preferably less than 7 cm.

With such dimensions, the multi-function tool can easily be carried in a trouser pocket.

It can further preferably be provided that the cover and / or the base body have a plurality of depressions on an outside.

The depressions can be designed similar to the “dimples” of a golf ball. The arrangement of the depressions on the housing can be modeled on the distribution of the dimples on a golf ball. The recesses on the housing improve the feel of the multi-function tool, so that the multi-function tool can be held in the hand safely and without slipping.

However, it is also possible for the cover and / or the base body to have a smooth outside.

A further solution to the object on which the invention is based consists in a tool holder for a multifunctional tool, preferably described above, comprising a receiving area, in particular a pocket, for receiving a multifunctional tool.

The receiving area and / or the pocket is preferably enclosed by a wall or formed by the wall. The tool holder consists or preferably comprises a plastic or a rubber.

It is advantageously provided that the tool holder has an insertion opening for the multifunctional tool.

Furthermore, it can advantageously be provided that the multi-function tool can be held in the tool holder in a frictionally locking and / or force-locking manner, and / or that the insertion opening has a diameter which is slightly smaller than the diameter of the multi-function tool.

By means of these measures, if necessary also in combination, it can be ensured that a multifunctional tool arranged in the tool holder is securely held in the tool holder.

Furthermore, it can preferably be provided that a wall of the receiving area, in particular the pocket, has a cutout so that the ball marker of the multifunctional tool is freely accessible when the multifunctional tool is arranged in the tool holder.

To remove the ball marker from the multi-function tool, the multi-function tool therefore does not have to be removed from the tool holder.

Furthermore, the tool holder can have an opening, wherein a multi-function tool arranged in the tool holder can be pushed out of the tool holder by exerting force on a part of the multi-function tool accessible through the opening, the opening preferably being arranged opposite the insertion opening.

If a multi-function tool is located in the tool holder and is held in the tool holder with a frictional or non-positive fit, then by exerting force, for example by means of a Finger, through the opening on the multifunction tool, the frictional connection or the force connection can be released.

Since the opening is preferably arranged opposite the insertion opening, the multifunctional tool can simply be pushed out of the tool holder through the insertion opening by means of the finger.

With a further advantage it can be provided that a fastening means, in particular a loop or a clip, is provided for fastening on an item of clothing, in particular on a belt or on a trouser pocket.

The tool holder is therefore particularly suitable to be worn on the outside of the clothing and to be always accessible. In particular, the multifunctional tool does not have to be put in your pocket again and again. This also prevents the golf clothing from getting dirty.

Figure list

• 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Multifunktionswerkzeugs für den Golfsport,
• 2a eine Aufsicht auf ein Multifunktionswerkzeug für den Golfsport,
• 2b eine Seitenansicht eines Multifunktionswerkzeugs für den Golfsport,
• 3a eine Querschnittsansicht eines geschlossenen Multifunktionswerkzeugs für den Golfsport,
• 3b eine Querschnittsansicht eines geöffneten Multifunktionswerkzeugs für den Golfsport,
• 3c ein Scharnier eines Multifunktionswerkzeugs für den Golfsport,
• 4a eine Explosionszeichnung eines Multifunktionswerkzeugs für den Golfsport,
• 4b eine Explosionszeichnung eines Feststellmechanismus für eine Pitchgabel,
• 4c eine Querschnittsansicht eines Halters für einen Ballmarker,
• 5 einen Weitenmesser,
• 6a eine Aufsicht auf einen Werkzeughalter für ein Multifunktionswerkzeug,
• 6b eine Seitenansicht eines Werkzeughalters für ein Multifunktionswerkzeug, und
• 7 ein Multifunktionswerkzeug in einem Werkzeughalter.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying figures. Show it:

• 1 a perspective view of a multifunctional tool for golf,
• 2a a top view of a multi-function tool for golf,
• 2 B a side view of a multifunctional tool for golf,
• 3a a cross-sectional view of a closed multi-function tool for golf,
• 3b a cross-sectional view of an open multi-tool for golf,
• 3c a hinge of a multi-tool for golf,
• 4a an exploded view of a multi-tool for golf,
• 4b an exploded view of a locking mechanism for a pitch fork,
• 4c a cross-sectional view of a holder for a ball marker,
• 5 a distance meter,
• 6a a plan view of a tool holder for a multi-function tool,
• 6b a side view of a tool holder for a multi-function tool, and
• 7th a multi-function tool in a tool holder.

Detailed description of the figures

1 shows a multi-function tool 100 for golf in a perspective view. The multifunctional tool 100 includes a housing 10 with a base body 11 and one to the main body 11 by means of a hinge 12th attached lid 13th . The lid 13th can choose between the in the 1 locking position shown and the in 3b are pivoted open position shown. On the lid 13th is on an outside 14a a ball marker 15th in a holder 16 releasably arranged. The outside 14a of the lid 13th and the outside 14b of the main body 11 are with depressions 17th with which the look of a golf ball is imitated. The depressions 17th also ensure a better feel and manageability of the multifunction tool 100 .

2a shows a plan view of the multifunction tool 100 and 2 B shows a side view of the multi-function tool 100 . In supervision after 2a can be seen that the housing 10 has a substantially circular basic shape. Furthermore, in 2a and 2 B shown that the multifunction tool 100 a pitch fork 18th with two prongs 19a , 19b having. The pitch fork 18th is in one out of the case 10 shown pushed out state.

3a Figure 10 shows a cross-sectional view of the multi-tool 100 in the closed position of the lid 13th . In the closed position form the lid 13th and the main body 11 an interior 20th out. In the interior 20th are cleaning agents 21st arranged. The detergents 21st include a brush 22nd with rubber studs 23 . The brush 22nd is on an inside24 of the lid 13th arranged. Furthermore is in the interior 20th another detergent 21st in the form of a cleaning pad 25 arranged. The cleaning pad 25 is in a holding element 26th arranged, which can be removed together with the cleaning pad 25 on one inside 27 of the main body 11 is arranged. As can also be seen, the hinge protrudes 12th of the multifunction tool 100 not out of the housing in the locked position 10 of the multifunction tool 100 out. The pitch fork 18th is in the representation of the 3a not out of the case 10 pushed out, so that in particular the prongs 19a , 19b not out of the case 10 stick out.

3b shows the multi-tool 100 with the lid open 13th in the open position. The opening angle 28 between the closed position and the open position is 120 °. In 3b the lid is without a ball marker 15th , Holder 16 and brush 22nd shown. 3c shows a detailed drawing of the hinge 12th in the open position of the lid 13th . The lid 13th has a first attack 29 in the area of the hinge 12th on. The base body also has 11 a second stop 30th in the area of the hinge 12th on. The two attacks 29 , 30th are arranged so that they are at an opening angle 28 of 120 ° and the resulting pressure forces on the lid 13th and the main body 11 to distribute. This creates the hinge 12th relieved.

4a shows an exploded view of the multi-tool 100 . The lid 13th and the main body 11 of the multifunction tool 100 are made up of several injection molded components 31 built up. On the outside 14a of the lid 13th is a holder 16 arranged in which a ball marker 15th is used. On the inside 24 of the lid 13th is the brush 22nd arranged. On the inside 27 of the main body 11 is the holding element 26th with the cleaning pad attached 25 arranged. Also on the lid 13th and on the body 11 Magnets 32 arranged, which in the closed position of the lid 13th the case 10 keep closed.

In the basic body 11 is a recording 33 for the pitch fork 18th provided which between a guide rail 34 and the main body 11 is trained. The pitch fork 18th can along the guide rail 34 from the recording 33 be pushed out. To fix the pitch fork 18th is a locking mechanism 35 provided, which in 4b shown in detail. The locking mechanism 35 has a feather 36 on which a locking element 37 biased to a locking position. By pressing one as a button 38 trained control element 39 can the locking element 37 be pushed out of the locking position against the spring force and the pitch fork 18th can along the guide rail 34 out of the case 10 be pushed out.

In 4c is the holder 16 with a ball marker arranged therein in a removal position 15th shown in a cross-sectional view. The holder 16 has a floor area 40 on. In the floor area 40 is a deepening 41 educated. The floor area 40 is divided and has a first area 42 and a second area 43 on, being the second area 43 at an angle to the first area 42 stands. Below the first area 42 the floor area 40 is a magnet 44 arranged with which the ball marker 15th in the holder 16 can be held. For removing the ball marker 15th from the holder 16 can the ball marker 15th by exerting force with a finger into the recess 41 be tilted so that the ball marker 15th from the magnet 44 is released and is brought into the removal position shown.

Instead of the in 3a , 3b , 4a shown cleaning pad 25 can also be an in 5 shown distance meter 45 in the interior 20th of the multifunction tool 100 be arranged. The distance meter 45 has a display 46 on which, for example, the distance to the next green is displayed. To determine position is in the distance meter 45 a GPS sensor 47 intended. In addition, the multifunction tool 100 have a radio receiver, in particular a pager.

6a and 6b show a tool holder 48 for a multi-tool 100 in a top view and a side view. The tool holder 48 includes a clip 49 with which the tool holder 48 for example, it can be attached to a belt or a trouser pocket. The tool holder 48 includes a receiving area 50 in the form of a bag 51 for holding the multi-function tool 100 . The multifunctional tool 100 can through an insertion opening 52 in the pocket 51 can be used and is in the pocket 51 frictionally or non-positively held. The insertion opening 52 opposite is another opening 53 provided through which, for example, a finger can be guided. In 7th is one in the tool holder 48 arranged multifunction tool 100 shown. By exerting force on the through the opening 53 accessible part 54 of the multifunction tool 100 using a finger, the multi-function tool 100 from the tool holder 48 be pushed out. The wall 55 of the recording area 50 has a recess 56 so that with one in the tool holder 48 arranged multifunction tool 100 the ball marker 15th is freely accessible, so the multi-tool 100 to remove the ball marker 15th not from the tool holder 48 must be removed.

List of reference symbols

100

Multifunction tool

10

casing

11

Base body

12th

hinge

13th

cover

14a

Outside

14b

Outside

15th

Ball marker

16

holder

17th

deepening

18th

Pitch fork

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Prongs

19b

Prongs

20th

inner space

21st

cleaning supplies

22nd

brush

23

Rubber nubs

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inside

25

Cleaning pad

26th

Retaining element

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inside

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Opening angle

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First stop

30th

Second attack

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Injection molded component

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magnet

33

admission

34

Guide rail

35

Locking mechanism

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feather

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Locking element

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stud

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Control element

40

Floor area

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deepening

42

First area

43

Second area

44

magnet

45

Width meter

46

Display

47

GPS sensor

48

Tool holder

49

Clip

50

Recording area

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bag

52

Insertion opening

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opening

54

Accessible part

55

Wall

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Recess

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Patent literature cited

• US 5609533 A [0008]

Claims (30)

Multifunctional tool (100) for golf, comprising a housing (10) with a base body (11) and a cover (13) fastened to the base body (11) by means of a hinge (12), the cover (13) between a closed position and an open position, the base body (11) forming an interior space (20) with the cover (13) in the closed position, cleaning agents (21) being arranged in the interior space (20), a ball marker on the housing (10) (15) is detachably arranged, and a pitch fork (18) is provided, characterized in that the pitch fork (18) can be pushed out of the housing (10). Multi-function tool (100) Claim 1 , characterized in that the cover (13) and / or the base body (11) are constructed in several parts. Multi-function tool (100) Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the pitch fork (18) is arranged in the base body (11), in particular in a receptacle (33) in the base body (11). Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (11) comprises a guide rail (34), wherein the pitch fork (18) can be pushed out of the base body (11) along the guide rail (34). Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a locking mechanism (35) is provided for releasably locking the pitch fork (18), the locking mechanism (35) being a preferably spring-loaded operating element (39), in particular a button ( 38). Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning means (21) comprise a brush (22), preferably comprising rubber knobs (23) or plastic knobs, the brush (22) more preferably on an inside (24) of the lid (13) is arranged. Multifunctional tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning means (21) comprise a cleaning cloth, a cleaning sponge or a cleaning pad (25). Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning means (21), in particular a brush (22), a cleaning cloth, a cleaning sponge or a cleaning pad (25), are arranged in a holding element (26), the Cleaning agent (21) and / or the holding element (26) are removably arranged in the housing (10), preferably on an inside (27) of the base body (11). Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (13) is held in the closed position by means of a magnet (32) or a click lock. Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a spring mechanism is provided for opening the cover (13). Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a holder (16) for the ball marker (15) is arranged on the cover (13), preferably on an outside (14a) of the cover (13), wherein the Holder (16) preferably has a magnet (44), and wherein the ball marker (15) is more preferably held in the holder (16) by means of the magnet (44). Multi-function tool (100) Claim 11 , characterized in that the holder (16) has a bottom surface (40), the bottom surface (40) having a recess (41) in one section. Multi-function tool (100) Claim 12 , characterized in that the bottom surface (40) has two areas (42, 43), a second area (43) being at an angle to a first area (42) so that the second area (42) has a bottom of the recess ( 41) forms. Multi-function tool (100) Claim 11 or 12th , characterized in that by exerting a force on the ball marker (15) arranged in the holder (16) in the region of the recess (41), the ball marker (15) in the holder (16) can be tilted and preferably released from the magnet (44) . Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a width meter (45) is arranged in the interior (20) of the housing (10). Multi-function tool (100) Claim 15 , characterized in that the distance meter (45) comprises a display (46). Multi-function tool (100) Claim 15 or 16 , characterized in that the distance meter (45) has a GPS sensor (47). Multifunctional tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a radio receiver, in particular a pager, is arranged in the interior (20). Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hinge (12) does not protrude from the housing (10), the hinge (12) preferably being arranged in the interior (20) and / or in the direction of the interior ( 20) protrudes. Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (13) in the open position is pivoted open by an angle of 120 ° from the closed position. Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (13), in particular in the area of the hinge (12), has a first stop (29), and that the base body (11), in particular in the area of the hinge (12), a second stop (30), wherein when the cover (13) is open, the first stop (29) and the second stop (30) abut one another in the open position. Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hinge (12) has latching positions so that the cover (13) can be releasably locked in intermediate positions between the closed position and the open position. Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (10) has an essentially circular basic shape in a plan view, and / or that the housing (10) has a diameter of less than 10 cm, preferably less than 8 cm, more preferably less than 7 cm, and / or that the housing (10) has a thickness of less than 5 cm, preferably less than 4 cm, particularly preferably less than 3 cm. Multi-function tool (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (13) and / or the base body (11) has a plurality of depressions (17) on an outer side (14a, 14b). Tool holder (48) for a multi-function tool (100), comprising a receiving area (50), in particular a pocket (51), for receiving a multi-function tool (100), in particular according to one of the Claims 1 to 24 . Tool holder (48) Claim 25 , characterized in that the tool holder (48) has an insertion opening (52) for the multifunctional tool (100). Tool holder (48) Claim 24 or 25 , characterized in that the multi-function tool (100) can be held in the tool holder (48) with a frictional and / or non-positive fit, and / or that the insertion opening (52) has a diameter which is slightly smaller than the diameter of the multi-function tool (100) . Tool holder (48) according to one of the Claims 25 to 27 , characterized in that a wall (55) of the receiving area (50), in particular the pocket (51), has a recess (56) so that when the multifunctional tool (100) is arranged in the tool holder (48) the ball marker (15) of the multifunctional tool ( 100) is freely accessible. Tool holder (48) according to one of the Claims 25 to 28 , characterized in that an opening (53) is provided, whereby a multi-function tool (100) arranged in the tool holder (48) is exerted from the tool holder (48) by exerting force on a part (54) of the multi-function tool (100) accessible through the opening (53) ) can be pushed out, the opening (53) preferably being arranged opposite the insertion opening (52). Tool holder (48) according to one of the Claims 25 to 29 , characterized in that a fastening means, in particular a loop or a clip (49), is provided for fastening to an item of clothing, in particular to a belt or a trouser pocket.

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