EP2763759B1 - Height-adjustable golf tee having a coil compression spring for driving a golf ball - Google Patents

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EP2763759B1
EP2763759B1 EP12769353.9A EP12769353A EP2763759B1 EP 2763759 B1 EP2763759 B1 EP 2763759B1 EP 12769353 A EP12769353 A EP 12769353A EP 2763759 B1 EP2763759 B1 EP 2763759B1
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Golftee zum Abschlagen eines Golfballs umfassend einen Fuß, ein an dem Fuß angeordnetes längenveränderliches Stützteil sowie eine Auflage für den Golfball.The invention relates to a golf tee for knocking a golf ball comprising a foot, arranged on the foot variable-length support member and a support for the golf ball.

Ein klassischer Golftee ist ein kleiner Stift aus Holz, Kunststoff oder Verbundmaterialien, der für den Abschlag des Golfballs in den Boden gesteckt wird und auf dessen Auflage der Ball aufgelegt (aufgeteet) werden darf. Der Ball liegt somit um die Länge des Schaftes des Golftees erhöht und ist daher einfacher zu spielen.A classic golf tee is a small pin made of wood, plastic or composite materials, which is inserted into the ground for the tee of the golf ball and on the support of which the ball may be placed. The ball is thus increased by the length of the shaft of the golf tee and is therefore easier to play.

Neben diesen klassischen Golftees, sind so genannte höheneinstellbare Golftees, insbesondere für den Winterbetrieb, bekannt geworden.In addition to these classic golf tees, so-called height adjustable golf tees, especially for winter operation, have become known.

Aus der DE 10 2004 046 843 A1 ist ein gattungsgemäßer Golftee bestehend aus einem Fuß, einem an dem Fuß angeordneten längenveränderlichen Stützteil sowie einer an dem Stützteil angeordneten Auflage für den Golfball bekannt geworden. Das längenveränderliche Stützteil weist balgartige Falten auf, die durch Zusammenschieben bzw. Auseinanderziehen jeweils in eine von zwei stabilen Lagen bringbar sind.From the DE 10 2004 046 843 A1 is a generic golf tee consisting of a foot, one arranged on the foot variable-length support member and arranged on the support member support for the golf ball known. The variable-length support member has bellows-like folds, which can be brought by pushing together or pulling each in one of two stable layers.

Die US 6,110,060 A offenbart einen weiteren höhenverstellbaren Golftee in Verbindung mit einer Driving-Range-Matte. Die Höhenverstellung erfolgt durch ein Zusammenfalten eines elastischen Abschnitts.The US 6,110,060 A discloses another height-adjustable golf tee in conjunction with a driving range mat. The height adjustment is done by folding an elastic section.

Die US 3,690,676 A offenbart einen höhenverstellbaren Golftee, bei dem eine Lippe eines konisch zulaufenden Basisteils in eine von mehreren vertikal übereinander angeordneten, umlaufenden Nuten eines zylindrischen Teils eingreift, wobei das zylindrische Teil auch als Auflage für den Golfball dient.The US 3,690,676 A discloses a height-adjustable golf tee in which a lip of a tapered base portion into one of a plurality of vertically superimposed, circumferential grooves of a cylindrical portion engages, wherein the cylindrical part also serves as a support for the golf ball.

Die US 2,693,358 A offenbart ein Golfball-Stützelement mit einer Führungskulisse, in die eine entsprechende Nase eines Grundteils eingreift. Durch Drehung um und Verschiebung entlang der Längsachse des Stützelementes lässt sich der Golftee in der Höhe verstellen.The US 2,693,358 A discloses a golf ball support member having a guide slot in which engages a corresponding nose of a base. By turning around and displacement along the longitudinal axis of the support element, the golf tee can be adjusted in height.

Die US 1,436,222 A offenbart einen Golftee, aus einer Feder besteht.The US 1,436,222 A discloses a golf tee made of a spring.

Ausgehend von einem gattungsgemäßen Golftee, wie er sich aus der DE 10 2004 046 843 A1 ergibt, liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zu Grunde, einen Golftee mit einfachem Aufbau, hoher Standsicherheit und vielfacher Höheneinstellbarkeit zu schaffen. Zudem soll der Golftee robust und langlebig ausgeführt sein.Starting from a generic golf tee, as he is from the DE 10 2004 046 843 A1 results, the invention is based on the object to create a golf tee with a simple structure, high stability and multiple height adjustment. In addition, the golf tee should be robust and durable.

Diese Aufgabe wird bei einem Golftee der eingangs erwähnten Art dadurch gelöst, dass das Stützteil als Schraubendruckfeder ausgestaltet ist, sich ein Zugmittel zwischen der Schraubendruckfeder und dem Fuß erstreckt und der Golftee eine Arretierung zum Festlegen des Zugmittels in unterschiedlicher Längserstreckung zwischen dem Fuß und der Schraubendruckfeder aufweist.This object is achieved in a golf tee of the type mentioned above in that the support member is designed as a helical compression spring, a traction means between the helical compression spring and the foot extends and the Golftee has a lock for fixing the traction means in different longitudinal extent between the foot and the helical compression spring ,

Die geringe Anzahl an Bauteilen trägt zu einem einfachen Aufbau des erfindungsgemäßen Golftees bei. Im einfachsten Fall besteht der Golftee aus einer Schraubendruckfeder, einem insbesondere einstückigen Fuß mit Arretierungsmitteln sowie einem Zugmittel. Die Schraubendruckfeder als längenveränderliches Stützteil unterliegt nahezu keinem Verschleiß und ist als robustes Standardbauteil verfügbar. Der vorzugsweise einstückige Fuß kann ebenfalls aus Metall gefertigt werden, was nicht nur zu dessen Stabilität beiträgt, sondern aufgrund des Gewichts darüber hinaus bewirkt, dass der Golftee beim Abschlagen des Golfballs nicht oder nicht so weit weg fliegt. Indem die Schraubendruckfeder mit Hilfe des Zugmittels mehr oder weniger zusammengedrückt und das Zugmittel mittels der Arretierung festgelegt wird, lässt sich die Auflage des Golftees mit einfachen Mitteln in unterschiedlicher Höhe einstellen.The small number of components contributes to a simple construction of the golf tee according to the invention. In the simplest case, the golf tee consists of a helical compression spring, a particular one-piece foot with locking means and a traction device. The helical compression spring as a variable-length support member is subject to almost no wear and is available as a sturdy standard component. The preferably one-piece foot can also be made of metal, which not only contributes to its stability, but also causes due to the weight beyond that the golf tee when tee off the golf ball not or not flying so far away. By the helical compression spring With the help of the traction means more or less compressed and the traction means is determined by means of the lock, the edition of the golf tee can be set with different means at different heights.

Sichere Standeigenschaften des Golftees werden dadurch begünstigt, dass die Schraubendruckfeder kegelstumpfförmig gewickelt ist, wobei ein erstes Federende die größere Grund- und Standfläche und das zweite Federende die Deckfläche des Kegelstumpfes ringförmig umgibt. Das zweite Federende kann zugleich die Auflage für den Golfball bilden, wenn der Durchmesser der von dem zweiten Federende umgebenen Deckfläche auf den Durchmesser des Golfballs abgestimmt ist. Insbesondere kann durch eine derartige Ausgestaltung der kegelstumpfförmigen Schraubendruckfeder die Konstruktion des Golftees weiter vereinfacht werden, da die Auflage integraler Bestandteil des längenveränderlichen Stützteiles ist.Safe stand properties of the golf tee are favored in that the helical compression spring is wound in a frustoconical shape, with a first spring end surrounding the larger base and standing surface and the second spring end annularly surrounding the top surface of the truncated cone. The second spring end can also form the support for the golf ball when the diameter of the surrounded by the second end of the spring deck is matched to the diameter of the golf ball. In particular, by such a configuration of the frusto-conical helical compression spring, the construction of the golf tee can be further simplified because the support is an integral part of the variable-length support member.

Wenn das zweite Federende ein in Richtung der Mitte der Deckfläche abgewinkelten Halteabschnitt aufweist, lässt sich hieran das Zugmittel in Verlängerung der Federlängsachse und damit in Wirkrichtung der Schraubendruckfeder optimal befestigen. Das Zugmittel erstreckt sich vorzugsweise entlang der Federlängsachse zwischen der Schraubendruckfeder und einer an dem Fuß des Golftees angeordneten Arretierung zum Festlegen des Zugmittels in unterschiedlicher Längserstreckung, wodurch die Schraubendruckfeder in unterschiedlicher Längenausdehnung feststellbar ist.If the second spring end has an angled in the direction of the center of the top surface holding portion, this can be the traction means in extension of the spring longitudinal axis and thus optimally secure in the effective direction of the helical compression spring. The traction means preferably extends along the spring longitudinal axis between the helical compression spring and arranged on the foot of the golf tee locking for fixing the traction means in different longitudinal extent, whereby the helical compression spring is determined in different longitudinal extent.

Damit der Golftee kippfrei auf jedem beliebigen Untergrund stehen kann, weist der Fuß vorzugsweise drei sich von dem Fuß in Richtung der Aufstandsfläche des Golftees erstreckende Stützbeine auf. Der als Dreibein ausgestaltete Fuß kann auf jedem beliebigen Untergrund kippfrei stehen, da drei Punkte immer in einer Ebene liegen.So that the tee can be tilt-free on any surface, the foot preferably has three extending from the foot in the direction of the footprint of the golf tee supporting legs. The foot designed as a tripod can be tilt-free on any surface, as three points always lie in one plane.

Sofern das Zugmittel als Seil ausgestaltet ist, kann die Arretierung form- oder kraftschlüssig wirken. Die formschlüssige Arretierung umfasst an dem Seil ausgebildete Verdickungen sowie einen vorzugsweise in Verlängerung der Federachse in dem Fuß angeordneten Durchbruch, den die Verdickungen formschlüssig hintergreifen. Eine kraftschlüssige Arretierung für das Zugmittel umfasst eine an dem Fuß angeordnete Seilklemme, die das Seil zusammenpresst und damit kraftschlüssig hält. Die kraftschlüssige Arretierung bietet den Vorteil, dass die Höhenverstellung stufenlos möglich ist.If the traction means is designed as a rope, the lock can act positively or non-positively. The positive locking comprises thickenings formed on the cable and a preferably arranged in extension of the spring axis in the foot breakthrough, which engage behind the thickenings form fit. A non-positive locking device for the traction means comprises a cable clamp arranged on the foot, which compresses the cable and thus holds it in a force-fitting manner. The non-positive lock has the advantage that the height adjustment is infinitely possible.

Sofern das Zugmittel als Kette, insbesondere Gliederkette, ausgestaltet ist, umfasst die Arretierung vorzugsweise einen Durchbruch in dem Fuß, den die versetzt zueinander angeordnete Glieder der Kette formschlüssig hintergreifen.If the traction means is designed as a chain, in particular link chain, the catch preferably comprises an opening in the foot, which engage behind the elements of the chain arranged offset from one another in a form-fitting manner.

Die Ausgestaltung des Zugmittels als flexibles Band ermöglicht es, das Band zum besseren Wieder finden eines weggeflogenen Golftees mit einer Signalfarbe auszuführen. Die Arretierung für ein vollständig als flexibles Band ausgeführtes Zugmittel umfasst im Abstand gleichmäßig angeordnete Durchgänge in dem Band, eine schlitzförmige Durchführung in dem Fuß für die Führung und Umlenkung des Bandes sowie einen an der Unterseite des Fußes angeordneten Fortsatz zum Durchsetzen eines Durchgangs in dem Band. Im Interesse einer preiswerten und einfachen Ausführung des Golftees ist der Fortsatz zugleich eines der drei Stützbeine des Fußes.The design of the traction means as a flexible band makes it possible to find the band for better re-find a weggeflogenen golf tee with a signal color. The detent for a fully flexible banded traction means includes spaced passageways in the band, a slot-shaped passageway in the foot for guiding and deflecting the band, and an extension at the bottom of the foot for penetrating a passageway in the band. In the interest of a cheap and simple design of the golf tee, the extension is at the same time one of the three support legs of the foot.

Um die Suche nach einem verschlagenen Golftee im Gelände zu erleichtern, weist das Zugmittel in vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung mindestens ein Signalisierungsmittel auf.In order to facilitate the search for a devious golf tee in the terrain, the traction means in an advantageous embodiment of the invention, at least one signaling means.

Sofern das Zugmittel als flexibles Band ausgeführt ist, kommt als Signalisierungsmittel eine Einfärbung des Bandes, insbesondere des vollständigen Bandes, mit einer Signalfarbe in Betracht. Sofern das Zugmittel als Seil ausgeführt ist, kann am Ende des Seiles zusätzlich ein eingefärbtes Band als Signalisierungsmittel befestigt sein.If the traction means is designed as a flexible band, comes as signaling a coloring of the band, in particular the complete band, with a signal color into consideration. If the traction means is designed as a rope, at the end of the rope additionally a colored band can be attached as a signaling means.

Schließlich können die Zugmittel Beschriftungsfelder, Werbeaufdrucke oder andere Unterscheidungsmerkmale aufweisen.Finally, the traction means can have labeling fields, advertising imprints or other distinguishing features.

Nachfolgend wird der erfindungsgemäße Golftee anhand der Figuren näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1a
eine Seitenansicht eines ersten Ausführungsbeispieles eines erfindungsgemäßen Golftees
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der Golftee nach Figur 1a um 90 Grad gedreht,
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eine Aufsicht auf den Golftee nach Figur 1a,
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eine perspektivische Ansicht des Golftees nach Figur 1a,
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eine Seitenansicht eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Golftees,
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der Golftee nach Figur 2a um 90 Grad gedreht,
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eine Aufsicht auf den Golftee nach Figur 2a sowie
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eine perspektivische Ansicht des Golftees nach Figur 2a.
The golf tee according to the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. Show it:
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a side view of a first embodiment of a golf tee according to the invention
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the golf tee after FIG. 1a rotated 90 degrees,
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a view of the golf tee after FIG. 1a .
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a perspective view of the golf tee after FIG. 1a .
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a side view of a second embodiment of a golf tee according to the invention,
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the golf tee after FIG. 2a rotated 90 degrees,
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a view of the golf tee after FIG. 2a such as
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a perspective view of the golf tee after FIG. 2a ,

Figur 1 zeigt einen Golftee (1) zum Abschlagen eines der Übersichtlichkeit halber nicht dargestellten Golfballs mit einem Fuß (2), einer an dem Fuß (2) befestigten, kegelstumpfförmig gewickelten Schraubendruckfeder (3) sowie einem sich zwischen der Schraubendruckfeder (3) und dem Fuß (2) erstreckenden Zugmittel (4). Des Weiteren weist der Golftee (1) eine Arretierung (5) zum Festlegen des Zugmittels (4) in unterschiedlicher Längserstreckung zwischen dem Fuß (2) und der Schraubendruckfeder (3) auf. FIG. 1 1 shows a golf tee (1) for knocking off a golf ball, not shown for the sake of clarity, with one foot (2), a helical compression spring (3) attached to the foot (2) and one between the helical compression spring (3) and the foot (FIG. 2) extending traction means (4). Furthermore, the golf tee (1) has a detent (5) for fixing the traction means (4) in different longitudinal extent between the foot (2) and the helical compression spring (3).

Ein erstes Federende (3a) der Schraubenfeder (3) umgibt eine Grundfläche und ein zweites Federende (3b) die Deckfläche des Kegelstumpfes ringförmig. Der Durchmesser des zweiten Federendes (3b) ist derart bestimmt, dass er die Auflage für den nicht dargestellten Golfball bildet. Das zweite Federende (3b) weist darüber hinaus einen in Richtung der Mitte der Deckfläche abgewinkelten Halteabschnitt (3c) auf, dessen tiefster Punkt in der Federachse (3d) der Schraubendruckfeder (3) liegt. Der Halteabschnitt (3c) dient der lösbaren Befestigung des Zugmittels (4) mittels einer ringförmigen Öse (4a).A first spring end (3a) of the helical spring (3) surrounds a base surface and a second spring end (3b) annularly surrounds the top surface of the truncated cone. The diameter of the second spring end (3b) is determined such that it forms the support for the golf ball, not shown. The second spring end (3b) moreover has a holding section (3c) angled in the direction of the center of the top surface, the lowest point of which lies in the spring axis (3d) of the helical compression spring (3). The holding section (3c) is used for releasably securing the traction means (4) by means of an annular eyelet (4a).

Der Fuß (2) ist als Blechteil mit drei Armen (2a) ausgestaltet, deren aufgerollte Enden (2b) das erste Federende (3a) aufnehmen. Von der Unterseite jedes der drei Enden (2b) erstreckt sich ein Stützbein (2c) in Richtung der nicht dargestellten Aufstandsfläche für den Golftee (1).The foot (2) is designed as a sheet metal part with three arms (2a) whose rolled ends (2b) receive the first spring end (3a). From the underside of each of the three ends (2b) extends a support leg (2c) in the direction of the footprint, not shown, for the golf tee (1).

In dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist das Zugmittel (4) als Seil ausgestaltet. Die Arretierung (5) für das Seil umfasst an dem Seil ausgebildete, perlenartige Verdickungen (5a) sowie einen Durchbruch (5b) in der Mitte des Fußes (2). Der Durchbruch (5b) weist einen erweiterten Durchführungsabschnitt für das Seil (4b) und einen sich verjüngenden Abschnitt auf, dem die perlenartigen Verdickungen (5a), wie in Figur 1d erkennbar, hintergreifen. Der verjüngte Abschnitt befindet sich in der Federachse (3d). Die Arretierung (5) erlaubt das Festlegen des Seiles (4b) in unterschiedlicher Längserstreckung zwischen dem Durchbruch (5b) und dem Halteabschnitt (3c) im Abstand der längs des Seiles angeordneten Verdickungen (5a).In the illustrated embodiment, the traction means (4) is designed as a rope. The lock (5) for the rope comprises on the rope formed, bead-like thickening (5a) and an opening (5b) in the middle of the foot (2). The aperture (5b) has an extended lead-through section for the rope (4b) and a tapered section to which the bead-like thickenings (5a), as in FIG Figure 1d recognizable, reach behind. The tapered section is located in the spring axis (3d). The lock (5) allows the fixing of the cable (4b) in different longitudinal extent between the opening (5b) and the holding section (3c) at a distance of thickenings (5a) arranged along the cable.

Das freie Ende des Seiles (4b) ist mit einem bandförmigen Abschnitt (4c) verbunden, der ein einfaches wieder Auffinden eines verschlagenen Golftees (1) ermöglicht, insbesondere wenn der bandförmige Abschnitt (4c) in einer Signalfarbe eingefärbt ist.The free end of the cable (4b) is connected to a band-shaped section (4c), which makes it easy to retrieve a devious golf tee (1), in particular if the band-shaped section (4c) is colored in a signal color.

Die Ausführungsform des Golftees nach Figur 2 entspricht weitestgehend der Ausführungsform nach Figur 1, so dass zur Vermeidung von Widerholungen auf die dortigen Ausführungen Bezug genommen wird. Des Weiteren sind in Figur 2 übereinstimmende Bauteile mit übereinstimmenden Bezugszeichen versehen.The embodiment of the golf tee after FIG. 2 largely corresponds to the embodiment according to FIG. 1 , so that reference is made to avoid repetition on the statements there. Furthermore, in FIG. 2 matching components provided with matching reference numerals.

Der wesentliche Unterschied besteht darin, dass das Zugmittel (4) durchgängig von dem Halteabschnitt (3c) ausgehend als flexibles Band (4d) ausgestaltet ist. Die Arretierung (5) für das als flexibles Band (4d) ausgestattete Zugmittel (4) umfasst in Längsrichtung im Abstand zueinander angeordnete Durchgänge (5c) in dem flexiblen Band (4d), eine schlitzförmige Durchführung (2e) in dem Fuß (2) für die Führung des Bandes (4d) in Richtung der Federachse (3d) sowie dessen Umlenkung an der Unterseite des Fußes (2) in Richtung eines der Arme (2a). Des Weiteren durchsetzt eines der an der Unterseite des Fußes (2) angeordneten Stützbeine (2c) einen der Durchgänge (5c) in dem Band (4d). Bezugszeichenliste Nr. Bezeichnung 1 Golftee 2 Fuß 2a Arme 2b Enden 2c Stützbein 2e Durchführung 3 Schraubendruckfeder 3a erstes Federende 3b zweites Federende 3c Halteabschnitt 3d Federachse 4 Zugmittel 4a Öse 4b Seil 4c bandförmiger Abschnitt 4d flexibles Band 5 Arretierung 5a Verdickungen 5b Durchbruch 5c Durchgänge The main difference is that the traction means (4) is configured as a flexible band (4d) continuously starting from the holding section (3c). The lock (5) for the traction means (4) provided as a flexible belt (4d) comprises longitudinally spaced passages (5c) in the flexible belt (4d), a slot shaped passage (2e) in the foot (2) for the guide of the band (4d) in the direction of the spring axis (3d) and its deflection at the bottom of the foot (2) in the direction of one of the arms (2a). Further, one of the support legs (2c) disposed on the underside of the foot (2) penetrates one of the passages (5c) in the band (4d). <B> LIST OF REFERENCES </ b> No. description 1 Tee 2 foot 2a poor 2 B end up 2c outrigger 2e execution 3 Helical compression spring 3a first spring end 3b second spring end 3c holding section 3d spring axis 4 traction means 4a eyelet 4b rope 4c band-shaped section 4d flexible band 5 lock 5a thickening 5b breakthrough 5c crossings

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  1. The invention relates to a golf tee for driving a golf ball, comprising a base, an adjustable-length supporting part arranged on the base, and a rest for the golf ball characterized in that the supporting part is configured as a coil compression spring (3), a pulling means (4) extends between the coil compression spring (3) and the base (2), and the golf tee (1) has a locking mechanism (5) for fixing the pulling means (4) at different longitudinal extensions between the base (2) and the coil compression spring (3).
  2. The golf tee according to claim 1, characterized in that the coil compression spring (3) is wound in a truncated cone shape, wherein the first spring end (3a) surrounds the base surface and the second spring end (3b) surrounds the top surface of the truncated cone in an annular manner.
  3. The golf tee according to claim 2, characterized in that the diameter of the top surface surrounded by the second spring end (3b) is determined in such a manner that the second spring end (3b) forms the rest for the golf ball.
  4. The golf tee according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the second spring end (3b) has a retaining section (3c) which is bent in the direction of the centre of the top surface.
  5. The golf tee according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the first spring end (3a) is fastened to the base (2).
  6. The golf tee according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the base (2) comprises three supporting legs (2c) which extend from the base in the direction of the contact area of the golf tee.
  7. The golf tee according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pulling means (4) is configured as a cable (4b) and the locking mechanism (5) for the pulling means (4) comprises bulges (5a) formed on the cable (4b) and a gap (5b) in the base (2) behind which the bulges (5a) engage positively.
  8. The golf tee according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pulling means (4) is configured as a cable (4b) and the locking mechanism (5) for the pulling means (4) comprises a cable clip disposed on the base (2).
  9. The golf tee according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pulling means (4) is configured as a chain and the locking mechanism (5) comprises a gap (5b) in the base (2) behind which the chain links engage positively.
  10. The golf tee according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pulling means (4) is configured as a flexible band (4d) and the locking mechanism (5) for the pulling means (4) comprises passages (5c) in the band (4d) disposed at a distance from one another in the longitudinal direction, a slit-shaped feed-through (2e) in the base (2) for the guidance and deflection of the band (4d) and an extension disposed on the underside of the base (2) for passing through one of the passages (5c) in the band (4d).
  11. The golf tee according to claim 10, characterized in that the extension serves at the same time as a supporting leg (2c) of the base (2).
  12. The golf tee according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the pulling means (4) comprises at least one signalling means (4c).
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