JPH0639733Y2 - Head cover - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial application] The present invention relates to a head cover for a golf club.

[Prior Art and Problems to be Solved] A conventional head cover for a golf club merely has a function of protecting the golf club to be covered.

In addition, some of them have been devised in shape, and are visually appealing and appealing to aesthetics.

However, it only appealed to its protective function or aesthetics, and in each case, it was not a hobby.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The present invention has been made for the purpose of solving the above-mentioned problems, and has the following configuration as one means for solving the above-mentioned problems.

That is, it is provided with detection means for detecting that the golf club has been pulled out or inserted, and message output means that is activated by the detection of the detection means and outputs a predetermined message by voice.

[Operation] In the above configuration, when the player removes the head cover from the golf club in order to shoot,
It is possible to provide a head cover with a high degree of taste that outputs a predetermined message to relax the player and allows the player to take a refreshing feeling while shooting.

Further, when the head cover is inserted into the club after the shot, a predetermined message that naturally leads to the next good shot can be output, and a great effect can be given to score making.

[Embodiment] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Description of Configuration (FIGS. 1 and 2)] FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B) are views showing the outer appearance of a head cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 (A) is a front view. FIG. 1 (B) is a rear view. In the figure, 10 is a main body portion, 11 is a club head housing portion, and 12 is a skirt portion, and in the present embodiment, they are made of stretchable wool. Further, reference numeral 15 denotes a pocket portion formed on the back surface of the club head storage portion 11, in which an electric circuit portion 20, which will be described in detail later, is stored. Reference numeral 20 is an electric circuit portion for outputting a predetermined message of this embodiment, and 30 is a golf club. Further, in this embodiment, the skirt portion 12
An annular switch 40 is provided in the position so that the pulling out of the golf club can be detected.

The external appearance of this embodiment is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, and may be any external appearance as long as it can accommodate the electric circuit and the club head shown in FIG. can do.

Further, the storage position of the electric circuit portion 20 is not limited to the back pocket 15, and may be an arbitrary position of the club head storage portion 11 or may be fixed inside the club head storage portion 11.

Details of the electric circuit section 20 are shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, 1 is a voice synthesis memory IC, 2 is a driver IC for driving the speaker 3 according to the output from the voice synthesis memory IC 1, 3 is a speaker for outputting a predetermined message, and 4 is an output from the speaker 3. A changeover switch for changing the message, 6 is activated by closing the switch contact 41 of the annular switch 40, and a timer for keeping the voice synthesis memory IC1 and the speaker 3 in an operable state while the voice synthesis memory IC1 outputs a predetermined message. The circuit, 7 is a power supply circuit section. In the power supply circuit section 7, 7a is a power switch and 8 is an operating battery.

[Explanation of Action (FIG. 3, FIG. 4, etc.)] Next, the operation principle of the annular switch 40 is shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to (B) and FIG.

The annular switch 40 is disposed on the skirt portion 12, and is composed of a switch body portion 45 and a stretchable cord portion 46 connected to a lever 45a of the switch body portion 45. String part
46 is expandable and contractable, and is configured to expand and contract with the expansion and contraction of the skirt portion 12.

When the club head 30 is stored in the club head storage portion 11, the skirt portion 12 is in a contracted state as shown in FIG.
46 is also in a contracted state. Therefore, the lever 45a of the switch body 45 is also pulled in as shown by the solid line in FIG. 4, and the switch contact 41 is also in the open state.

When the golf club is pulled out in this state, the skirt portion 12 is spread by the head portion of the golf club and the cord portion 46 also extends, as shown in FIG. 3 (B). This string part 46
When is extended, the lever 45a of the switch body 45 overcomes the pulling force of the body and is pulled out as shown by the broken line in FIG. 4, and the switch contact 41 is closed. This switch contact 41
When is closed, the electric circuit section shown in FIG. 1 is activated and a predetermined message is output as will be described later.

The operation of the electric circuit section of this embodiment will be described below.

When the switch contact of the annular switch 40 is closed, the timer circuit 6 is activated, and thereafter the output is energized until a fixed time (at least the message output time) elapses. The output of the timer circuit 6 forms a busy signal of the audio signal amplification circuit section including the speech synthesis memory IC1 and the driver IC2, and the circuit section is busy while the circuit is deenergized. When energized, it becomes ready. Therefore, when the switch contact 41 is closed and the output of the timer circuit 6 is energized, the voice signal amplification circuit section including the voice synthesis memory IC1 and the driver IC2 is maintained in the ready state.

At this time, the strobe signal ST is simultaneously sent to the voice synthesis memory IC1.
Is also input, and the voice synthesis memory IC1 is activated.

When the strobe signal ST is input to the voice synthesizing memory IC1, a predetermined message designated by the switching switch 4 is selected from among a plurality of messages registered in the message storage unit incorporated in advance. And the selected message (for example, "You are the General" or "Darling Do your best")
Etc.) is read and converted into an analog signal, and when dry, it is output to IC2.

The driver IC 2 amplifies this message signal, supplies it to the speaker 3, and outputs the sound from the speaker 3. The output of the timer circuit 6 is energized while the voice synthesis memory IC1 outputs this message, and holds the voice synthesis memory IC1 in the operating state. Then, when the output of the predetermined message is finished, the output is turned off, and the audio signal amplification circuit unit including the audio synthesis memory IC1 and the driver IC2 is set to the busy state.

In the above description, the message output when pulling out the golf club has been described as an example. However, the skirt portion 12 and the cord portion 46 of the annular switch 40 extend not only when the golf club is pulled out but also when the golf club is inserted, and the switch contact 41 is closed. At this time as well, a predetermined message may be output in exactly the same manner as described above, but when the cover is put on the golf club, an operation different from the pulling-out operation may be performed.

As the operation in this case, switching between output / non-output every time the switch contact 41 is closed and closed to control the output of a message and the control not to output any message are alternately performed. It can be generated.

As another example, the club head housing portion 11 is provided with a pressure sensor, and when the head cover 10 is pulled out from the club, it is detected when the head portion is grasped by a hand, etc., and the voice contact memory IC is then closed by closing the switch contact. May be operated to output a message, and the message output may not be performed when the switch contact 41 is not closed within a fixed time after the detection by the pressure sensor.

In this case, for example, the pressure sensor detection signal is input to the timer circuit 6 and the switch contact is made before the first set time elapses.
If there is no closing input for 41, leave the output deactivated,
You can leave it busy.

By further including the above configuration, it is possible to provide a head cover that can output a predetermined message only when the golf club is pulled out.

Further, when the golf club is inserted, a message different from that when the golf club is pulled out may be output.

In this case, different messages may be selected and output at the time of extraction and at the time of insertion, which are separated as described above.

In the case of insertion, for example, pressure sensors or switches are provided at a plurality of positions of the head cover, and depending on which switch is selected and operated, for example, a message of "Nice shot" or "Come on, settle down Then, a message such as “Select next club” may be output.

[Other Embodiments] In the above description, the case where the annular switch 40 is provided as a switch for activating the voice synthesis memory IC1 and the like has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to the above example.

When the golf club is inserted or removed, the skirt portion 12 expands and contracts, the yarns of the skirt portion 12 expand and contract, and when expanded, the yarns of the yarn become large and light enters, and when contracted, the light is blocked. . Therefore, a photosensitive element (for example, a CDS element) or the like may be provided on the inner surface of the skirt portion 12 to detect whether the golf club is inserted or removed depending on whether or not the light reaches the photosensitive element. Good.

When the surroundings are bright, the club head can be detected by the above configuration. By increasing the number of light emitting elements, a clearer high-quality display pattern can be revealed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, not only simply protect the golf club, but at the time of shooting, or after the shot, such as appropriate advice, or it can be configured to output an effective message, It is possible to provide a head cover that has a high degree of hobby and can play a golf game in a fun manner.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, not only for protecting the golf club but also for outputting an effective message, which is highly enjoyable and fun. A head cover capable of playing a golf game can be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 (A) and (B) are views showing the appearance of an embodiment according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of an electric circuit section of this embodiment, and FIGS. 3 (A), (B) and FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the annular switch of this embodiment. In the figure, 1 ... Voice synthesis memory IC, 2 ... Driver IC, 3
...... Speaker, 4 ... Switching switch, 6 ... Timer circuit, 7 ... Electrical circuit, 7a ... Power switch, 8 ... Power battery, 10 ... Head cover, 11 ... Club head compartment, 12 ... Skirt Part, 20 ... electric circuit part, 30 ... golf club, 40 ... annular switch, 41 ... switch contact,
45: switch body, 45a: arm part, 46: string part.

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A head cover for a golf club, comprising:
A head cover comprising: a detection means for detecting that the golf club is pulled out; and a message output means which is activated by the detection of the detection means and outputs a voice of a predetermined message. 2. A head cover for a golf club, comprising:
A head cover comprising: detection means for detecting that the golf club has been inserted; and message output means which is activated by the detection of the detection means and outputs a voice of a predetermined message. 3. The head cover according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined message is selectively output from a plurality of messages.