EP1227862B1 - Golf bag - Google Patents

Abstract

A golf bag for receiving a plurality of golf clubs. The bag comprises a bag body (1) with a longitudinal axis (13), an inner chamber (11) and a lateral area (12) which essentially extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis (13). Holding devices (2) are arranged on or within the lateral area (12). The holding devices are used for receiving golf clubs (3) having club shafts (32) that essentially extend in the direction of the longitudinal axis (13). Golf clubs held in holding devices (2) are situated outside the inner chamber (11). A golf club (3) that is held in a holding device (2) is essentially covered on the side facing away from the inner chamber (11) by a self-closing cover (4). The bag body (1) is composed of two shells (16) and can be unfolded along a hinge axis (7) which extends essentially in parallel in relation to the longitudinal axis (13) thereof, whereby the inner chamber (11) thereof becomes accessible.

Description

The invention relates to a golf bag according to the preamble of the claim 1, as it is previously known from GB 2 134 797 A.

The prior art golf bag has a plurality of individual, elongated tubes, their longitudinal axes parallel to each other and the side so together are connected, that together they form a big tube. The inwardly facing parts of the individual tubes form the bag body with longitudinal axis, interior and lateral surface. The individual pipes are on one end side open. The golf clubs become parallel to the longitudinal direction in the respective tubes inserted or removed from them. This is disadvantageous. The golf clubs are also not kept. You are not fully protected because the end faces of each tube are open.

From US 5,029,703 an insert for a golf bag is known, which in the Interior of a golf bag used near the overhead opening becomes. In addition, a bottom piece may be provided, which in the ground of the golf bag is used. The top bet has clips, in which the shafts of golf clubs can be held. The bottom piece has formations that transported the handles of the Pick up golf clubs. Furthermore, additional inserts can be provided which are the interior of the golf bag along its longitudinal axis in Divide different subjects, which are used for example can separate woods, irons and putter from each other. With this arrangement is an orderly storage of golf clubs in a golf bag possible. However, the problem of lacking remains Rain protection.

Object of the present invention is therefore, the vorkannten golf bag educate to the effect that entrained golf clubs always arranged be held that golf club easily and tirelessly removed and that an increased level of weather resistance without sacrificing is made possible for ease of use.

This object is achieved by a golf bag with the features of the claim 1.

Here are the salaried in the brackets golf clubs essentially outside the interior of the golf bag. Furthermore, self-closing Covers provided, which held in brackets Cover golf club on the side away from the interior. In this case, such a self-closing cover can be formed be that it covers one or more held in brackets golf clubs. In particular, all can be arranged on or within the lateral surface Mounts including possibly held golf clubs be covered by such self-closing covers. This is but not essential, for example, individual brackets for most commonly used rackets like a putter without cover be executed. The brackets are as clip, fixation, introduction shoe or the like is formed.

The required dimensional stability obtained by the bag body, for example in that the lateral surface has an inherent rigidity, for example as in conventional golf bags. In addition, both the cover and as well as the bottom surface also have an inherent rigidity. alternative For this purpose, the bag body may have a rigidity-giving frame, which is preferably arranged in the interior of the bag body is. This frame can be used for both the lateral surface and the cover and bottom surface in the form of a textile fabric with low intrinsic stiffness to be excited.

It has proven to be particularly advantageous if the lateral surface the pocket body has depressions which are substantially in the direction the longitudinal axis of the bag body run. These depressions can each by a self-closing cover largely, in particular also be completely covered. In the wells are holders for each arranged at least one racket. Special benefits arise when the recesses are made so that they are in the holders held racket seen in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the bag body are largely covered by the wells. That is, the salaried Sticks are practically completely in the recesses of the lateral surface sunk. This can be carried out in particular so that the inventive Golf bag can rest on the lateral surface without getting a mechanical load on the golf clubs held in the recesses results. The recesses preferably extend over a substantial Part of the extension of the lateral surface in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the bag body. The remaining openings of the wells will be then largely covered by self-closing covers. there These covers are preferably designed so that a protection the racket from the weather conditions, in particular by the covers at least are splash-proof.

A further improvement of weather resistance and transportability A golf bag according to the invention results when the self-closing Covers should also be sealed with weatherproof covers can. Such a coating may, for example, in the form of a waterproof coated textile strips are realized, which has a self-closing cover covered and reversibly closed by zipper can. When closed, this coating covers the self-closing Cover off, in particular a possibly provided in this cover Sealing lip. As a result, on the one hand, the tightness of the cover is increased, On the other hand, a golf club that accidentally escapes from his Loosened bracket, do not fall out through the self-closing cover. This provides a decisive advantage when transporting the golf bag represents.

Advantages for removing the golf clubs from their respective brackets arise when the self-closing covers an area Release a salaried racquet sized to be a user of the golf bag simply grasp and knock out the racket in this area remove the bracket. This can be achieved in particular By covering the batons to a length of less than 15 cm, preferably less than 10 cm, but more than 5 cm free. In this way, results in a grip area or a grip, the / the especially in the vicinity of the respective club head or club grip can be arranged.

A holder detects a racket to be fixed at least at one Point, but preferably at two points. Preferably, a holder at least one clip, which is intended to a To fix a club or a club grip by positive locking.

In addition or alternatively it can be provided that the holder has at least one fixation, which is intended to a Club head, here in particular the bat surfaces, by positive engagement too fix. This fixation can also apply to the different types of thugs Wood, iron, putter or adapted to individual racquets.

In particular, such a fixation is advantageous in the area of the lid surface provide the bag body to accommodate the heads of individual racquets. In such a fixation, the heads can be hung, so that the corresponding rackets particularly easy from their head area to be identified and removed from their mounts. Here Usability can be further improved by molding a recessed grip in the fixation. For example, such a fixation used as a lid surface in a top open bag body be, as is also known in conventional golf bags. Such Fixation then preferably takes the inwardly directed heads of salaried golf clubs.

Particular advantages with regard to the weight distribution along the inventive Golf bags arise when each adjacent brackets so are formed, that in a first holder a racket standing upright can be fixed and in the adjacent second brackets Rackets can be fixed upside down. This alternating Arrangement of the held rackets ensures a balanced weight distribution along the golf bag and especially during transport Car or plane be beneficial. A uniform orientation of all Bat with the heads only down or only up is possible.

In practical use of the inventive golf bag on the golf course On the other hand, another arrangement of salaried rackets on the Jacket surface be advantageous. In particular, an arrangement of all salaried leads Bat with the clubhead down to a special low center of gravity, which offers advantages in terms of transportability of a golf bag according to the invention on a caddy / trolley can. Therefore, it is advantageous if between alternating and same direction Arrangement of the held rackets depending on the purpose of the golf bag can be varied.

In general, a golf bag according to the invention can be symmetrical in this way be executed in that head area and foot area of the golf bag in the are performed substantially consistent. This can be e.g. on the one hand on the shape of the bag body and on the other hand on the design refer to possible covers for the top or bottom surface.

As the racquets used in golf are very different lengths i.a. lying in the range between 0.9 and 1.2 m, it may be advantageous be to choose the shape of the bag body so that for each to be carried Club length of the bag body at least one place For the support of a club to be carried along required length. Such a bag body can, for. B. be cylindrical, i. one have round cross-section. To the described length distribution too realize, however, the cover surface of a different angle of 90 ° having the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body. It arises Pocket body whose shape is reminiscent of an obliquely cut column. This length adjustment can be done both in the lid and the Floor surface to be provided.

In order to improve the transportability of a golf bag according to the invention, can also be provided that openings of the covers are provided above and / or below, by which preferably the Racket handles can be pushed through, making them freely accessible become. In this way, the dimensions of an inventive Golf bags, especially its length, can be reduced so that one Transport of the bag even in the trunk of a smaller car easily is possible.

To an excessive load on the joints when opening such an inventive To avoid golf bags, a stopper may be provided be, which limits the maximum opening angle of the joint and possibly can also absorb higher forces. A damping can also be provided here become.

To the usability of one of the golf bag for the transport of a plurality of increasing parts, the interior of the bag body may be in be divided several subjects, including in particular a corresponding subdivision can be provided. In particular, the interior can at least be usable in one half full length, so that is the possibility yields, for example, a jacket or pants hanging and preferably keep unfolded.

The division of the bag body does not have to be in two about the same size Halves take place, even unbalanced divisions are possible and u.U. meaningful. Furthermore, in individual cases, a division into more than just two parts be appropriate.

The golf bag according to the invention provides the prerequisite for accommodating the golf clubs entrained on the golf course in a fixed arrangement. A clutter of golf clubs when transporting the golf bag over the golf course is excluded. The arrangement of the holders for the golf clubs on or within the lateral surface of the bag body, the brackets can in principle be designed so that a salaried golf club does not have to be lifted over its entire length from the golf bag, but can be removed from the side.
This represents a significant increase in the ease of use. Furthermore, the interior of the bag body remains largely or fully usable as storage space. By the content held on the outer surface of the bag body golf clubs are covered by self-closing covers, with an appropriate design of these covers excellent weather protection of the salaried golf clubs can be achieved. By appropriate design of the lateral surface or provided on the lateral surface recesses which receive the golf clubs to be held, also an excellent mechanical protection of the golf clubs can be realized. In particular, by suitable shaping of the recesses, the retained rackets can be sunk substantially completely in the lateral surface, so that virtually no mechanical stress on the retained golf clubs occurs more when the golf bag according to the invention strikes or rests with its lateral surface on a surface.

Fig. 1:

eine schematische Darstellung einer ersten Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Golfbags,

Fig. 2:

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer weiteren Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Golfbags mit alternierender Anordnung der gehalterten Golfschläger,

Fig. 3:

eine Aufsicht auf einen weitere Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Golfbags, welche in Vertiefungen in der Mantelfläche gehalterte Schläger einschliesslich selbstschließender Abdeckungen aufweist,

Fig. 4:

ein Schnittbild längs der Linie A-A aus Fig. 3,

Fig. 5:

ein Schnittbild längs der Linie A-A aus Fig. 3, jedoch durch eine weitere Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemässen Golfbags,

Fig. 6:

eine perspektivische Darstellung des Taschenkörpers eines erfindungsgemässen Golfbags,

Fig. 7:

eine perspektivische Darstellung des Golfbags aus Fig. 6 in aufge- klapptem Zustand,

Fig. 8:

eine Seitenansicht eines weiteren erfindungsgemässen Bags mit speziell geformtem Taschenkörper,

Fig. 9:

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer weiteren Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemässen Golfbags mit zwei gehalterten Golfschlägern und einem im Zustand der Entnahme gezeigten Golfschläger,

Fig. 10:

eine Darstellung der Ausführungsform gemäss Figur 9 in geöffneter und getrennter Form der Hälften des Grundkörpers, und

Fig. 11:

eine perspektivische Darstellung ähnlich Figur 10 eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels.

Further features and advantages of the inventive golf bag will become apparent from the following embodiments, which are not to be understood as limiting and will be explained with reference to the drawing. In this show:

Fig. 1:

a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a golf bag according to the invention,

Fig. 2:

a perspective view of another embodiment of a golf bag according to the invention with an alternating arrangement of salaried golf clubs,

3:

a plan view of a further embodiment of a golf bag according to the invention, which has in recesses in the lateral surface held rackets including self-closing covers,

4:

a sectional view along the line AA of Fig. 3,

Fig. 5:

a sectional view along the line AA of Figure 3, but by a further embodiment of the inventive golf bag,

Fig. 6:

a perspective view of the bag body of a golf bag according to the invention,

Fig. 7:

3 is a perspective view of the golf bag of FIG. 6 in the unfolded state, FIG.

Fig. 8:

a side view of another inventive bag with specially shaped bag body,

Fig. 9:

a perspective view of another embodiment of the inventive golf bag with two salaried golf clubs and a golf club shown in the state of removal,

Fig. 10:

a representation of the embodiment according to Figure 9 in the open and separate form of the halves of the body, and

Fig. 11:

a perspective view similar to Figure 10 of another embodiment.

A first possible realization of a golf bag according to the invention is made Figure 1 can be seen. The bag body 1 of the golf bag consists of a cylindrical Hollow body with a longitudinal axis 13. In its lateral surface 12th depressions 5 are embedded, which are substantially parallel to Longitudinal axis 13 extend. In these recesses 5 brackets 2 for Golf clubs 3 are arranged, in which golf clubs 3 can be held, that its shaft 32 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 13 of the bag body 1, which also represents an axis of symmetry, runs. The brackets 2 are formed by two clips 21, in which the shaft 32 of a golf club 3 can be held in a form-fitting manner. However, instead of the lower clip 21 may also be provided, the head 33 of a racket 3 to be held in a fixation 22 to support, which fixed the club head 33 by positive locking. This is in Figure 1, however Not shown.

In order to improve clarity, only holders 2 are shown in FIG for two golf clubs 3, in practice, however, a plurality of brackets 2 for golf clubs 3 on the entire outer circumference 121 of the lateral surface 12 of the bag body 1 or parts thereof regularly or irregularly arranged. In particular, an inventive Golf bag with such a number of holders 2 for golf clubs 3 equipped that the maximum allowed number of golf clubs 3 can be carried (currently 14 pieces).

The shaft 32 and the handle portion 33 of the supported rackets 3 are through a self-closing cover 4 covered. This cover 4 can be executed for example of a flexible, elastic plastic. In the example shown, such a cover 4 consists of two halves, the at least splash-tight mesh or superimposed. The two halves 41 each consist of segments of pipe sections. The desired flexible and elastic properties are achieved For example, when using segments of rubbery tubing become. It is particularly advantageous if transparent or translucent Materials are used. By appropriate shaping of Halves 41, in particular by juxtaposition or superimposed End portions 411 of the segments, a sealing lip 42 may be formed, can be easily removed by a held racket 3. In FIG 1, this sealing lip 42 of both halves 41 is indicated by a wavy line. Due to the flexibility and elastic properties of the cover material the two halves 41 return to after bat removal their initial position back, with the desired seal by appropriate Execution of the sealing lip 42 along the contact line of both halves 41 is achieved.

The covers 4 shown in Figure 1 may alternatively be so be that such a cover 4 either only one recess 5 or can also cover several. It is equally possible in a depression 5 more than just a golf club 3 to hold.

In order to keep the outer circumference of the golf bag according to the invention small, are in the illustrated embodiment, all club heads 33 in the direction the longitudinal axis 13 of the bag body aligned. To the interior 11 of the bag, but may be an alignment of the club heads 33 from the longitudinal axis 13 away to be useful.

In a further, not explicitly shown embodiment, the Club heads 33 in specially shaped fixings 22 on or in the Jacket surface 12 of the bag body 1 introduced. These fixings 22 each may be specially designed to hold the heads 33 Record racket 3 with a positive fit. This can be, for example by foaming appropriate cavities with special, e.g. PU foams and subsequent molding of the respective club head 33 in FIG done this foam. Will such a fixation 22 for a club head 33 used, so at least one clip 21, in which the club shaft 32 is held, omitted.

FIG. 2 schematically shows a modification of the pocket body known from FIG 1 of a golf bag according to the invention, wherein the lateral surface 12 this bag body 1 has no recesses 5. On the outside Perimeter 121 of the lateral surface 12 of the bag body 1 are brackets 2 for golf clubs 3 to be held regularly arranged. The invention provided covers 4 are not shown in Fig. 2. she For example, analogous to the embodiment of FIG. 1 executed be.

Under certain circumstances, it may be advantageous not all golf club 3 with after To keep down facing club heads 33 on the lateral surface 12. at Such an arrangement of golf clubs 3 results in a very low-lying Focus, which for the transport of a golf bag according to the invention by means of a caddy / trolley on the golf course can be beneficial, however may be unfavorable in a transport of the inventive Golf bags with supported rackets 3, for example in a car or on the plane. For this reason, it may be advantageous if the brackets 2 on the lateral surface 12 allow racket 3 both with after below and with upturned clubhead 33 record. In particular, it may be advantageous to adjacent bat 3 alternately with "head up / head down" to arrange, as shown in FIG. 2 seen. In this case results in a particularly homogeneous weight distribution along the golf bag according to the invention.

In contrast to the apparent from Fig. 1 embodiment, the Wells 5 in the lateral surface 12 to be designed so that one in a such well 5 held racket 3 largely completely within the peripheral surface around the lateral surface 12 of the bag body 1 to lie comes. Such an embodiment is shown in Fig. 3 in plan view.

With a corresponding mechanical design of the bag body 1, in particular the apparent between the recesses 5 ribs 51 results Thus, an excellent mechanical protection in the wells 5 held clubs 3 from damage. The bag body 1 of this Embodiment may, for example, of a plastic such as polystyrene or "ABS" be made, especially in lightweight construction, which a variety of hollow chambers 3 in the ribs 51 provides.

The held in recesses 5 in the lateral surface 12 rackets 3 are externally protected by self-closing covers 4 weatherproof. As already described above, such a cover 4 can be made two halves 41 to be assembled, each made of a flexible, elastic Plastic can exist. By appropriate shaping can be achieved that the two superimposed end portions 411 the halves 41 loaded with a bias against each other and press form an at least splash-tight sealing lip 42 in this way.

To remove a golf club 3 can be in a very simple way Shaft 32 along the wavy line of contact / sealing lip 42 of two halves 41 are removed. Reinstalling the golf club 3 in a holder 2 takes place in the reverse direction, wherein preferably here also the sealing lip 42 automatically closes again.

Fig. 4 shows a section along the line A-A through that of FIG. 3 known Golf bag. The dashed line represents the longitudinal axis 13 of the bag body. 1 and here also forms its axis of symmetry. The bag body is cup-shaped and covered at the top by one of the shaping the lid body 1 adapted cover 14. This cover 14 covers the supported rackets 3 seen from above preferably completely.

The club shafts 32 of the supported rackets 3 are completely in recesses 5 arranged in the lateral surface 12. The club heads are to the interior 11 aligned and completely in cavities 52 in the "cup bottom" hidden. Thus, the salaried rackets are completely within concealed the peripheral surface around the lateral surface 12 of the bag, which Here, in particular, the outer circumference 121 of the lateral surface 12 forms.

It lends itself to a fixation 22 of the club heads 33 in the already described Way by at least partial foaming of the cavities 52 to realize. This is shown on the left side of Fig. 4, here takes place the holder of a racket 3 in a clip 21, which its shaft 32nd fixed, and a fixation 22, which fixes the head 33.

To reintroduce a borrowed from his bracket 2 golf club To facilitate, insertion aids 23 preferably in the lower Be provided area of the recesses 5, where a golf club. 3 when "clipping" in the holder 2, in particular in a clip 21, supported can be.

FIG. 5 shows a further improvement of the golf bag known from FIG. In this embodiment, the club heads 33 become introduction shoes or held in rockers 24, which preferably as fixations 22nd are formed. The rockers 24 are each along a rotation axis 241st rotatably mounted, so that they, as shown in Fig. 5 right, outward can be worked out. In particular, they preferably become automatic worked outwards when removing a held in it racket 3, for example, by a movement of the racket 3 along the arrow in Fig. 5. In particular, the rockers 24 may be designed so that their Resting position without salaried racket given by the unfolded state is. This can be done, for example, by appropriate weight distribution the rockers 24 relative to the axis of rotation 241 or by additional mechanical Means such as springs, which build up a corresponding bias can happen.

This results in the significant advantage that good on the basis of the outside visible position of the rockers 24 can be detected directly whether single rackets 3 were taken from their mounts or whole generally missing. This can in particular reduce the risk that bats 3 are forgotten on the green. Furthermore, the increased User comfort of the bag not insignificant.

To disadvantages of this construction during transport in particular one at least partially empty bags by protruding rockers 24 to avoid can be provided advantageously another mechanism, which empty Rockers 24 locked in the folded position. In particular, unfolded Rockers 24 folded by hand and then by the mentioned Mechanism be locked automatically or manually.

Figure 6 shows a bag body 1 of a golf bag according to the invention, the consists of two shells 16 and halves, which is composed along a parting line 15 are. The two halves are along the hinge axis. 7 rotatably connected. This is preferably done by elements show the joint effect, in particular hinge action. Here For example, conventional hinges can be used, as well but is also the use of stable textile strips or the like conceivable. Depending on the intended opening angle of the bag body 1 can it may be useful, not over the entire outer circumference 121 of the lateral surface 12 of the bag body 1 holders 2 for golf clubs 3 provide but to leave the area around the hinges free.

FIG. 7 shows the pocket body 1 of an inventive device known from FIG Golf bags in unfolded state. It is clear that in the unfolded state, the interior 11 of the bag body closed on all sides 1 becomes accessible. In particular, here as shown subdivisions of the interior provided by compartments or internal pockets be. A longitudinal division of one half of the bag body leaves one create elongated storage space, which allows, for example, a jacket hanging in the interior 11 of the bag accommodate. Lying down Partitions 111 of the partitions 111 in the two halves of the bag body 1 and touching each other in the closed state, so revealed particular advantages in terms of the stability of the bag body 1.

Figure 8 shows a golf bag according to the invention in side view, the bag body 1 in cross section, for example, round, the upper and lower cover surfaces, however, an angle different from 90 ° with the Include longitudinal axis 13 of the bag body 1. This way arises a lateral surface 12, whose length in the direction of the longitudinal axis 13 continuously varies between a minimum value and a maximum value. It results here is the opportunity golf clubs 3 different lengths of such To place on or in the lateral surface 12, one for this purpose have adapted length. In this way, excessive overhanging can occur single racket 3 are avoided, at the same time the dimensions The bag can be kept much smaller than those who would result in a cylindrical bag body 1. Covers 4, the are provided according to the invention are in Fig. 8 for reasons of clarity not shown, however, these may, for example, analogous to FIG. 1 executed.

The choice of a different geometric shape than circular for the cross section For example, the bag known from FIG. 8 allows the To enlarge the circumference of the lateral surface 12, without necessarily simultaneously to increase the diameter.

Particular advantages in terms of variability arise when the inventive Bag has a strength-giving frame, for example rod-shaped material, e.g. Aluminum, steel, glass or carbon fiber reinforced Plastic. About this frame is a preferably textile surface hanged and fixed, which forms the lateral surface 12. At this textile Surface elements are attached, which serve the function of wells 5, arranged therein holders 2 and these covering covers. 4 exercise. In the textile area, openings, e.g. in the direction of the longitudinal axis 13 of the bag body 1 extending slots for access to the Brackets 2 provided. For transport, the textile surface with it fastened elements including therein held golf club 3 from Rack removed and rolled up.

To adapt the bag size to the number of rackets 3 to be transported, can provide strength frames of various sizes become. The size of the textile surface, for example, by separating made of panels, which with the textile surface, for example by means of Zipper are reversibly connected.

The embodiment according to FIGS. 9 and 10 has two shells 16 or halves, based on a substantially rectangular dividing line 15 touch. Each shell 16 has space for 5 golf clubs each 3. In the embodiment, the two shells 16 do not differ in terms of recordings for the golf clubs, the two shells 16 one Basic body can but different recording options for Golf clubs have. This is even preferable.

The shells 16 are made of lightweight material. Come into question here materials like those for so-called Mousepads in the computer area be used, ie thin hard films that pass through a foam layer strengthened and stiffened. The shells 16 can also made of sheet metal, z. B. thin aluminum sheet, made of plastic by spraying etc. are produced.

The shells 16 have externally accessible receiving areas or recesses 5. In Figure 9, only the rear three receiving areas for Golf clubs provided with a self-closing cover 4, the two Front do not have such a self-closing cover. In the finished design can also be the front parking spaces with self-closing Be provided covers. The self-closing covers consist of a flexible film and are similar in construction in the embodiment of Figure 3, see there halves 41st

As can be seen from FIG. 9, the golf clubs 3 are adjusted so that the handle 31 is down. For this purpose, the shell 16 has a lower receiving space, which is completed by a side wall. It serves as an abutment when inserting the racket 3. It prevents the first down Put the bat down again when it is in the top of the holder 2 are pressed. The side wall 25 has the height of some Centimeters, z. B. 5 cm.

The individual recesses 5 extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 13 or the hinge axis 7. In the upper part they jump to inside to the dividing line 15 in front, so as a head 33 of a racket 3 enough To give room. The self-closing covers are 4 designed so that they are in their overlap area or contact area have a hole 43 for the shaft 32 above. Above this hole 43 the head 33 looks free, as FIG. 9 shows in particular. This can the respective rackets 3 are well recognized. It is also possible the heads 33 additionally cover with a cover from the top the individual Heads 33 overlaps.

The two shells 16 are connected to each other via a hinge, the can be seen in Figure 10. It is essentially made of pipes and rings built up. As a result, it has such a large free inner diameter that a screen along the hinge axis 7 of the composite hinge 71 can be inserted and pinned. For this purpose, the hinge 71 completed below. Around the hinge 71 against an unintentional Separating the hinge parts to secure detachably can be a means of securing be provided.

As can be seen from FIG. 10, the hinge 71 is formed by tubular pieces formed by rings and of these on the left shell 16 be held. The right shell has only rings attached to it are and surround the pipe sections. The lowest pipe section is can be plugged onto a receiving piece 72, the part of a outlined here trolleys 9 is. This receiving piece 72 can order an axis parallel to the axis of the wheels of the trolley 9 are pivoted. In this case, an angular range between a position of the on the receiving piece 72 located container 1 approximately parallel to a handle of the Trolleys 9 and a vertical position be mechanically predetermined.

It is possible to attach to the tubes of the hinge 71 holders for other golf clubs to attach or clipped. These are then behind the rear Side wall. They can be connected by a frame.

As particularly preferred, it has been found in the body, For example, in a shell 16, a fold-out compartment 80 for a bottle to provide, as outlined in Figure 10.

Figure 11 shows an embodiment with respect to the formation of the two Shells 16 thereby differs from the embodiment according to FIGS. 9 and 10, that now not five recesses 5 are arranged side by side are. Rather, each shell 16 has two end depressions 5 each on the hinge axis 7 opposite end wall and three recesses 5 as the embodiment of Figures 9 and 10. As in the embodiment According to Figures 9 and 10, the one shell 16 of the completely separate from others. This has the advantage that you only with a shell 16, so only the bats housed there, on the Golf course can go. This can be favorable, for example, in winter.

As can be seen from the embodiments, the two shells 16 of the base body 1 constructed substantially symmetrical. It is even possible to use the same shaped body for both shells 16.

In a preferred embodiment, the hinges 71 are only in a predetermined Angular position of the two shells 16 separable from each other.

As a material for the jacket, cellular rubber comes in 2 mm as a coating on rigid film such as polycarbonate, PDF, PTFE or the like in question.

As can be seen from FIG. 10, the length of the depressions 5 increases Hinge axis 7 towards. In other words, the upper edge of the Bowls 16 at an angle. As a result, rackets 3 of different lengths be recorded.

The self-closing covers 4 are advantageous as opposed to each other Brush rows or rubber lips formed or executed by flat strips of rubber, foil, etc., which are around a central Axis are pivotable, while touching or overlap neighboring Strip in the closed state. The holes 43 in the self-closing covers 43 can take over the function of the brackets.

Claims (10)

1. A golf bag for receiving a plurality of golf clubs and provided with a bag body (1) having a longitudinal axis (13), an interior space (11) and a lateral area (12) substantially extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis (13), which bag body (1) is made of two shells (16) and which the bag body (1) can be opened along a hinge axis (7) which is oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis (13) thereof, thereby giving access to the interior space (11), characterized in that holding devices (2) are arranged on or within the lateral area (12) for receiving golf clubs (3) whose club shafts (32) are oriented substantially in the direction of the longitudinal axis (13), whereby golf clubs retained in the holding devices (2) are located outside said interior space (11), that the golf bag comprises a self-closing cover (4), that a golf club (3) retained in a holding device (2) is largely covered by the self-closing cover (4) on the side facing away from the interior space (11).
2. The golf bag of claim 1, characterized in that the two shells (16) are joined together by a hinge (71) of a hollow configuration that is more specifically provided with tubes having an inner width of more than 30 mm.
3. The golf bag of claim 1, characterized in that the hinge (71) is provided with a coupling piece (receiving piece 72) by means of which the golf bag may be detachably fastened to a trolley (9).
4. The golf bag of claim 1, characterized in that the lateral area (12) is provided with recesses (5) that are oriented substantially in the direction of the longitudinal axis (13) and that are preferably individually largely covered by a self-closing cover (4) and wherein holding devices (2) for holding at least one golf club (3) each are arranged in the recesses (5).
5. The golf bag of claim 1, characterized in that the self-closing covers (4) leave a region of a golf club (3) more specifically retained in a recess (5) uncovered, by means of a recessed grip cavity for example, this region being large enough to permit removal of the golf club (3) from the holding device (2), said covers preferably leaving the golf club (3) uncovered over a length of less than 15 cm, preferably less than 10 cm.
6. The golf bag of claim 5, characterized in that said region "recessed grip cavity" is arranged in proximity to the respective one of the golf club heads (33) or club grips (31).
7. The golf bag of claim 1, characterized in that a holding device (2) is provided with at least one clip (21) and/or at least one fixation (22) for the purpose of positively fixing a club shaft (32).
8. The golf bag of claim 1, characterized in that neighbouring holding devices (2) are designed in such a manner that a golf club (3) can be secured in a first holding device (2) in an upright position and that the golf clubs in adjacent second holding devices (2) can be fixed with their head down.
9. The golf bag of claim 1, characterized in that a lead-in shoe (23, 24) is provided in the recesses (5).
10. The golf bag of claim 1, characterized in that the interior space (11) of the bag body (1) comprises a partitioning (111) into several compartments.

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