EP3225287A1 - Golf bag for storing and/or transporting golf clubs of different types - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a golf bag (1) for storing and / or transporting golf clubs of different types, comprising a plurality of areas (2, 3, 4), each area (2, 3, 4) being designed to receive a type of golf club. wherein in each area (2, 3, 4) two positions are provided for golf clubs. Furthermore, the invention relates to a use of such a golf bag (1).

Description

The invention relates to a golf bag for storing and / or transporting golf clubs of different types, comprising a plurality of areas, each area being designed for receiving a type of golf clubs.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a use of such a golf bag.

In golf, a golf club is used to move a ball from a tee into a hole. To meet different requirements for a striking technique, several types or types of golf clubs are known. Typical types of golf clubs are putters, woods, wedges and irons, which differ from each other in structure, inclination of a striking surface and length of a stem. A golf bag is adapted to receive golf clubs of different types therein. In addition to golf clubs during a game of golf in a simple manner be removed from the golf bag and reinsert.

To facilitate easy removal and reinsertion of golf clubs into the golf bag, golf clubs are usually placed vertically upside down. However, this has the disadvantage that a center of gravity of a filled golf bag in the vertical direction is high up, so that a loaded golf bag can easily tip over and is difficult to transport. In addition, the heads and sometimes also the stems of the golf clubs arranged in the golf bag encounter each other when moving the golf bag. This can damage the heads and stems of the golf clubs.

According to the prior art, so-called racquet hoods can be placed on the heads of the golf clubs, in particular the woods, in order to prevent damage to them by a collision. While this may be useful in the mere transport of golf clubs with the golf bag, during a game such racquet covers must be removed several times and put back on the golf clubs, which is time-consuming and potentially nerve wracking.

This is where the invention starts. The object of the invention is to provide a golf bag of the type mentioned, in which golf clubs both while transporting the same and during a game of golf are effectively arranged.

Another object is to provide a use of such a golf bag.

The object of the invention is achieved in that two positions are provided for golf clubs in a golf bag of the type mentioned in each area.

An advantage achieved by the invention is to be seen in particular in that, due to the two positions for golf clubs per area, they can each be arranged optimally in the golf bag for different requirements. The golf bag is more preferably compact and stiff. In particular, the golf clubs in each area are spaced from each other, so that they do not abut each other. An inventive golf bag is suitable for transporting and / or storing any types or types of golf clubs such as putter, iron, wedges and woods.

In particular, it is advantageous if a play position and a transport position are provided for each golf club. The playing position makes it possible to easily remove golf clubs from the golf bag during a golf game and to stow them back in the golf bag. The transport position allows the most compact arrangement of golf clubs in the golf bag when transporting the same.

It is advantageous if the golf bag comprises, in a first region, a compartment for a putter which can be arranged upside down therein, wherein a tilting device is provided for opening and closing the compartment. The compartment is designed in particular laterally folded out and can be fixed in such a position. In addition, the compartment is also releasably fixed in a second, folded position. In the unfolded state of the subject, the putter can be removed from it in a simple manner. In addition, no club head cover is required because the putter can be arranged in a single trained compartment. If the compartment is closed, the putter is completely disposed within the same, so that a high mechanical protection of the putter during transport of the golf bag is ensured. Should a putter with a overlong handle are arranged in a transport position in the tray, a recess may be provided in the golf bag above the tray from which the head of the putter stands out. The lockable compartment is further designed in particular as a hard shell construction or stiff.

It is also advantageous if the tray can be brought into a tilted position for a game position of a putter. In game operation, the putter is in particular so in the subject can be arranged that a head thereof is suspended at an upper end of the compartment. Due to the design of the subject, in particular the possibility of the tilted or unfolded position of the same a simple removal and reinserting of the putter is possible, with no club head cover is necessary.

It is expedient if pockets for iron and / or wedges are provided in a second and / or third area. In order to prevent a juxtaposition of the iron and / or wedges, the pockets are again in particular designed as a hard shell construction or rigid and in particular have an approximately round cross-section. The irons or wedges can be inserted into the respective pockets, whereby a single pocket is provided for each golf club. The iron with their heads can be arranged upwards and supported, for example, via club head holder.

It is also advantageous if two rows of pockets are provided, wherein at the end of each row a displaceable web wall is arranged with grooves. In particular, two parallel to each other and spaced apart rows are provided, wherein a first row in a second region and a second row in a third region of the golf bag is arranged. The two movable web walls are designed so that a separate groove or recess is provided for each golf club or golf club head. The iron and / or wedges are suspended in a respective groove of the web wall, the heads of which rest on the web wall. As a result, on the one hand, it is possible to simply remove the iron and / or wedges from the golf bag, and, on the other hand, a folding sound resulting from a collision of the club heads is prevented. The web walls are designed to be displaceable and in particular releasably fixable in a play position and a transport position. In game operation, the web walls are pushed upwards and fixed in this position.

The heads of the iron and / or wedges can be arranged in the corresponding grooves and can thus be easily removed. In contrast, the web walls are inserted in the transport position, so that the golf bag is made as compact as possible. In the pockets arranged golf clubs or iron and / or wedges are so arranged that the heads of the golf clubs of the two rows are aligned in a fourth region of the golf bag to each other. The pockets each have, in particular, an approximately round cross-section. For transporting the golf bag, it may be provided that the iron and / or wedges are fixed in place with, for example, a rubber band, wherein the heads of the arranged in the two rows of pockets golf clubs are aligned with each other. Preferably, a row for receiving the iron and a second row for receiving the wedges is formed, wherein the first row in the second region and the second row is arranged in the third region.

It is advantageous if provision is made for wood in a third area, the storage being designed in such a way that the timbers can be arranged head-down in it. It is further preferred one or more recesses provided, the heads of the woods can be arranged in the recess. By this design of the golf bag a juxtaposition of the woods is prevented. In addition, a protection of the heads of the woods by protective hoods is no longer necessary. The storage with the recesses in the same allow excellent mechanical protection of the heads of the woods.

In order to allow easy removal and a simple arrangement of the woods in the storage, the storage comprises a plurality of shafts, wherein the shafts are formed along the longitudinal axes, each with an opening. The shanks are directly connected to the recess or extending from the or a respective recess upwards. The stems of the woods can be arranged in the shafts. Particularly preferably, the shanks have an approximately rectangular cross-section with an opening and are arranged between the intended for the arrangement of wedges pockets of the second row or in a plane with the same. Since the wedges usually have a shorter length than the woods, the depression for receiving the heads of the woods extends under the pockets for the wedges. As a result, space requirements in the golf bag are further reduced and increased compactness thereof. At the same time are provided by the two positions for the Golf clubs these always easy to remove from the golf bag and safely transported in this.

It is favorable, if a sliding clip mechanism is provided for each wood. The clip mechanism is designed so that each wood on the shaft is releasably attachable to this. For example, the clip mechanism is formed of a metal or a plastic. The clip mechanism is in particular arranged on a movable construction, by means of which the respective clip mechanisms are displaceable approximately perpendicular to the shafts. The clip mechanisms can be fixed in two positions, in particular in a play position and a transport position. In a playing position, the clip mechanisms are slidable or foldable over the moveable structure so as to increase a distance between a wall of a shaft and the golf club. As a result, the woods are comfortable and easy removable from the golf bag. In the transport position, the clip mechanisms are fixed in such a way that the timbers are as tight as possible or compact against the respective shafts. In particular, it is provided that all the clip mechanisms of the individual racquets are displaceable together. However, it may also be provided that each clip mechanism is designed to be displaceable independently of the other clip mechanisms. The movable construction includes z. B. spring loaded bolts.

Conveniently, the golf bag comprises a fourth area with storage space. The fourth area is advantageously arranged between the second and third area and laterally at the first area. If two rows of pockets are provided, the distance between them corresponds to the fourth area. The fourth area comprises storage space, which may be formed as one or more compartments. The storage space or the compartments are laterally accessible on a side opposite the compartment for the putter on the golf bag for a user. It is advantageous if the storage space is formed with a hard shell housing, wherein one or more compartments may be formed waterproof. Over the fourth area, further, the tilting means for opening and closing the compartment and the movable construction of the clip mechanisms of the storage can be operated.

It is advantageous if the golf bag is designed as a hard shell golf bag. A stiff hard shell golf bag provides high mechanical protection while transporting it in a vehicle or aircraft. In addition, a hard shell golf bag with very compact dimensions and low weight can be produced. Furthermore, such a golf bag may include storage space. This has the advantage that the same can be designed as an actual compartment or compartment, wherein several compartments may be provided with separate openings. It is advantageous if at least one watertight and lockable compartment is provided in which, for example, valuables can be stored without difficulty. The golf bag is formed in particular of aluminum or an aluminum alloy in order to keep its weight low. However, it can also be provided that it is formed from another metal, another light metal or a light metal alloy. In addition, a plastic may be suitable for the production of the golf bag. However, it is particularly advantageous if the golf bag is always not soft and at most very little flexible. As a result, the golf bag can be placed on a substrate without aids in a vertical or elongate position.

Appropriately, a trolley is provided, wherein the golf bag is detachably attachable to the trolley. This is designed in particular as Dreiradtrolley and for transporting the golf bag, which in particular can be suspended on a side opposite the tray in the golf bag and detachably connected thereto. This therefore comprises three rolling elements such. B. wheels. The trolley may for example be made of a metal, in particular a light metal or a light metal alloy such as aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and comprise a plurality of rod-shaped, interconnected elements.

It is advantageous if the trolley comprises a hinged storage area. The shelf is in game mode as a static element for storing, for example, golf balls, writing media, mobile phones or the like usable. For this purpose, the storage surface is formed from, for example, a plastic coated metal. In an unfolded position, the storage area is connectable to the golf bag or detachably fixable thereto. At the same time, the storage surface can be used as a spacer element between the golf bag and the trolley.

The trolley is advantageously folded collapsible to form the same as compact as possible during transport. At least two wheels arranged in an axle are arranged on the trolley via a locking mechanism. A third, arranged in a different axis, wheel can either also be designed removable or retractable. In particular, the trolley in a folded state approximately the same dimensions as the golf bag, whereby a common transport of both elements can be done easily.

A use of a golf bag according to the invention is advantageously carried out for storing and / or transport of several golf clubs of different designs.

• Fig. 1 einen erfindungsgemäßen Golfbag;
• Fig. 2 eine Draufsicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Golfbags;
• Fig. 3 eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Golfbags;
• Fig. 4 eine weitere Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Golfbags;
• Fig. 5 eine weitere Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Golfbags;
• Fig. 6 eine weitere Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Golfbags;
• Fig. 7 einen Schnitt durch einen Golfbag mit Putter;
• Fig. 8 eine weitere Ansicht eines Schnittes durch einen Golfbag mit Putter;
• Fig. 9 einen Schnitt durch einen Golfbag mit verschiedenen Golfschlägern;
• Fig. 10 eine weitere Ansicht eines Schnittes durch einen Golfbag mit verschiedenen Golfschlägern;
• Fig. 11 ein Golfbag mit Trolley;
• Fig. 12 eine weitere Ansicht eines Golfbags mit Trolley.

Further features, advantages and effects of the invention will become apparent from the embodiment illustrated below. In the drawings, to which reference is made, show:

• Fig. 1 a golf bag according to the invention;
• Fig. 2 a plan view of a golf bag according to the invention;
• Fig. 3 a side view of a golf bag according to the invention;
• Fig. 4 another side view of a golf bag according to the invention;
• Fig. 5 another side view of a golf bag according to the invention;
• Fig. 6 another side view of a golf bag according to the invention;
• Fig. 7 a section through a golf bag with putter;
• Fig. 8 another view of a section through a golf bag with putter;
• Fig. 9 a section through a golf bag with different golf clubs;
• Fig. 10 another view of a section through a golf bag with different golf clubs;
• Fig. 11 a golf bag with trolley;
• Fig. 12 another view of a golf bag with trolley.

Fig. 1 shows a golf bag 1 according to the invention for storing and / or transporting golf clubs of different types, which in particular stiff or hard shell golf bag from z. B. aluminum or an aluminum alloy is formed. The golf bag 1 comprises a plurality of areas 2, 3, 4, 14, wherein each type of golf club occupies a predetermined area 2, 3, 4 in the golf bag 1. Here are in a first Area 2 a compartment 5 for a putter P and in a second area 3 pockets 7 for iron E provided. Furthermore, the golf bag 1 comprises in a third region 4 pockets for wedges W and a bearing 10 for woods H. A fourth region 14 is arranged between the second region 3 and the third region 4, this adjoining the first region 2 laterally.

The tray 5 comprises a in Fig. 1 not shown tilting device 6 for opening and closing the same. At an upper end of the pockets 7, which are arranged in two rows, a web wall 8 is provided with grooves 9, wherein the web wall 8 is displaceable and releasably fixed in at least two positions. The pockets 7 preferably have an approximately round cross-section and are rigid. The bearing 10 comprises shafts 11, at the lower end of which a recess 18 adjoins the same.

In Fig. 2 a top view of a golf bag 1 is shown. It can be seen that the shanks 11 of the bearing 10 are arranged in spaces between pockets 7 of a row or lie with them in a plane. Fig. 3 shows a side view of the golf bag 1, wherein the web wall 8 is shown with the grooves 9 in a retracted state. In Fig. 4 is a further side view of the golf bag 1 shown, wherein the illustrated side of a page according to Fig. 3 opposite. Shafts 11 and a recess 18 of the bearing 10 for the woods H are shown. According to Fig. 4 The storage 10 comprises three shafts 11 and a recess 18 connecting them. Each shank 11 is formed with an opening 12, through which a wood H can be inserted into it. However, in each case more or fewer shafts 11 may be provided, depending on the dimensions of the golf bag 1 and / or a number of woods H to be arranged therein. Furthermore, a plurality of recesses 18 may be provided or the recess 18 may have separations. The storage 10 with the shafts 11 and the recess 18 may also be formed coverable, including, for example, a cover made of fabric, metal or plastic on the bearing 10 can be stretched.

There are two positions for golf clubs provided in each area 2, 3, 4, wherein in particular for each golf club a play position and a transport position are provided. The compartment 5 is formed with a tilting device 6, so that this in a tilted, open or closed position can be brought. Thus, the areas 2, 3, 4 can be brought separately from each other in the play position or transport position, which also applies to other embodiments. Fig. 5 shows a side view of the golf bag 1, wherein the compartment 5 is closed. This corresponds to a transport position of the putter P. The tilting device 6 is not visible due to the closed compartment 5. The putter P is completely disposed within the compartment 5 and protected from various influences. An opened or tilted position of the compartment 5 corresponds to a play position, since a putter P arranged therein can be taken out without further ado. This is arranged with a head up in the tray 5, so that the putter P can be attacked for removal at or below the head.

Fig. 6 shows a further side view of the golf bag 1, wherein the side shown in FIG Fig. 5 opposite side. It can be seen the fourth area 14, which includes storage space 15. This can be designed as one or more compartments. The storage space 15 or the compartments are laterally accessible to a user on a side opposite the compartment 5 for the putter P on the golf bag 1 and formed with a hard shell housing. About the fourth region 14, the tilting device 6 for opening and closing the tray 5 can be actuated.

In FIGS. 7 and 8 a section through the golf bag 1 is shown, wherein a putter P is arranged in the tray 5. The tray 5 is in Fig. 7 opened or tilted and in Fig. 8 closed. The tilting device 6 can be actuated in particular from an opposite side of the golf bag 1 via the fourth region 14.

FIGS. 9 and 10 each show a section through a golf bag 1 with different types of golf clubs. In this case, the second area 3 and the third area 4 are visible, each with golf clubs arranged in the pockets 7 and the bearing 10. In Fig. 9 Both the iron E, the wedges W and the woods H are arranged in a transport position, whereas those in Fig. 10 take a play position. For a play position of the irons E and wedges W, the web wall 8 is pushed vertically upward and the irons E and wedges W and their heads are placed in the grooves 9 with the heads of the irons E and wedges W aligned in a same direction.

Wedges W usually have a shorter length than woods H, which is why the recess 18 for receiving the heads of the woods H extends under the pockets 7 for the wedges W. This is in FIGS. 9 and 10 shown.

There is provided for each wood H a slidable clip mechanism 13. The clip mechanism 13 is formed so that each wood H is releasably attachable to a shaft 11. The clip mechanism 13 is arranged in particular on a movable structure 19, by means of which the respective clip mechanisms 13 are displaceable approximately perpendicular to the shafts 11. The movable structure 19 comprises in particular a spring element. The clip mechanisms 13 can be fixed in two positions, in particular in a play position and a transport position. In the game position according to Fig. 10 For example, the clip mechanisms 13 are slid over the movable structure 19 so that a distance between a wall of a shaft 11 and a wood H increases. This makes a comfortable and easy removal of the wood H possible. In the transport position according to Fig. 9 the clip mechanisms 13 are fixed so that the woods H as close as possible or compact abut the respective shanks 11. In particular, it is provided that all the clip mechanisms 13 of the individual golf clubs are displaceable together. However, it can also be provided that each clip mechanism 13 is designed to be displaceable independently of the other clip mechanisms 13.

In FIGS. 9 and 10 Furthermore, the fourth area 14 with storage space 15 is shown. The fourth region 14 is subsequently arranged between the second region 3 and the third region 4 and laterally on the first region 2. The distance between the two rows of pockets 7 for the woods H and wedges W corresponds to the fourth area 14. About the fourth area 14 in addition to the tilting means 6 for opening and closing the tray 5 and the movable structure 19 of the clip mechanisms 13 of the storage 10th actuated.

Fig. 11 and 12 show two views of a golf bag 1 with trolley 16. The trolley 16 is detachably connected to the golf bag 1 and designed as Dreiradtrolley. Consequently, the trolley 16 comprises three wheels 20 or rolling elements, at least two of which are of the same size or with an equal diameter and are arranged lying in one axis. The golf bag 1 and the trolley 16 are each formed so that the Trolley 16 on one of the storage 10 opposite side in the golf bag 1 can be suspended and detachably connected to this. The trolley 16 is formed for example of a metal and comprises a plurality of rod-shaped elements. As in Fig. 11 and 12 shown, the trolley 16 comprises a hinged storage surface 17. The storage surface 17 is used in the game operation for storing, for example, golf balls, writing materials, mobile telephones or the like. In an unfolded position, the storage surface 17 is connected to the golf bag 1 connectable or releasably fixable to this.

The entire trolley 16 is hinged or foldable designed to form the same transport as possible a compact form. At least two wheels 20 are designed to be removable, for which purpose they are arranged on the trolley 16 via a locking mechanism. A third wheel 20 may be foldably attached to the remainder of the trolley 16. In particular, the trolley 16 in a folded state has approximately the same dimensions as the golf bag 1 itself, whereby a common transport of both elements can be done easily.

Claims (15)

Golf bag (1) for storing and / or transporting golf clubs of different types, comprising a plurality of areas (2, 3, 4), each area (2, 3, 4) being adapted to receive a type of golf club, characterized in that in each area (2, 3, 4) two positions are provided for golf clubs. Golf bag (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that a play position and a transport position are provided for each golf club. Golf bag (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the golf bag (1) in a first region (2) comprises a compartment (5) for a head up in it can be placed in a putter (P), wherein a tilting device ( 6) is provided for opening and closing the compartment (5). Golf bag (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that for a play position of a putter (P), the compartment (5) can be brought into a tilted position. Golf bag (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that pockets (7) for iron (E) and / or wedges (W) are provided in a second region (3) and / or third region (4). Golf bag (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that two rows of pockets (7) are provided, wherein at the end of each row a displaceable web wall (8) with grooves (9) is arranged. Golf bag (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that in a third region (4) is provided a bearing (10) for woods (H), wherein the bearing (10) is formed so that the woods ( H) can be arranged with a head down in it. Golf bag (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the bearing (10) comprises a plurality of shafts (11), wherein the shafts (11) along their longitudinal axes, each having an opening (12) are formed. Golf bag (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that a displaceable clip mechanism (13) is provided for each wood (H). Golf bag (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the golf bag (1) comprises a fourth region (14) with storage space (15). Golf bag (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the golf bag (1) is designed as a hard shell golf bag. Golf bag (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a trolley (16) is provided, wherein the golf bag (1) detachable trolley (16) is fastened on. Golf bag (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the trolley (16) comprises a hinged storage surface (17). Golf bag (1) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the trolley (16) is designed collapsible. Use of a golf bag (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14 for storing and / or transporting a plurality of golf clubs of different types.

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