JPS5845738Y2 - track golf cart - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a track-type golf cart that runs in one direction on a track laid along a golf course.

Due to the recent shortage of caddies, track-type golf carts have emerged in which tracks are laid along golf courses and golf carts loaded with golf bags and the like run on the tracks.

Figure 1 shows a typical example.
1 is a single track installed along the course of a golf course, 2 is a golf cart that runs astride this single track,
The cart 2 is configured to be self-propelled by batteries mounted on the cart 2.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a back holder provided at an angle on the front side of the golf cart 2, 4 a putter case attached to the back holder 3, 5 an umbrella also detachably provided on the back holder 3, and 6, 6 A stopper serving as a shock absorber protrudes from the front of the golf cart 2; 7 is an accessory case provided on the top surface of the golf cart 2; 8 is an operating lever installed approximately perpendicular to the golf cart 2; 8, the golf car 1-2 is started and stopped.

The present invention aims at safety during golf play by providing such a golf cart 2 with an alarm device that warns the following party of the presence of the preceding party.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention, and the feature of the present invention is that an alarm device 10 is attached to the upper rear surface of the bag holder 3.

This alarm device 10 emits an alarm signal toward the rear of the cart 2, and the following party detects this alarm signal and knows that the preceding party is still nearby, and interrupts golf play, thereby causing the following party to This is to prevent injuries caused by balls hit by -.

As the alarm signal used here, it is preferable to use a signal that can be easily perceived by humans with the ears or eyes, such as an alarm sound from a buzzer or the like, or an alarm light from a lamp or the like.

FIG. 3 shows the drive circuit of the alarm device [0] used in the present invention, and there is a stop switch 12 between the alarm device 10 and the power source 11 that is turned on only when the golf cart 2 stops, and a stop switch 12 that is turned on only when the golf cart 2 stops. A timer switch 13 that is turned ON for a fixed period of time is inserted and connected.

When the golf cart 2 reaches a predetermined stop position and stops, or when the golf cart 2 stops due to the operation of the operating lever 8, the stop switch 12 turns ON, and at the same time, the timer switch 13 turns ON, so that the alarm device is activated. 10 is activated and emits an alarm sound, an alarm light, or both at the same time toward the rear of the golf cart 2 to notify the following party that the preceding party is nearby.

Since the timer switch 13 is turned off after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the alarm device 10 stops operating.

Further, if the golf cart 2 starts running before the fixed time set by the timer switch 13 has elapsed, the stop switch 13
is turned off, and the alarm sound etc. also stops in that case.

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the alarm device 10 includes an alarm device 14 that emits an alarm sound and an alarm device 15 that emits an alarm light, and the golfer can decide which one to use. A switch 16 is provided for making a decision depending on the weather conditions of the day or depending on the weather conditions of the day.

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, for example, in the case of a player who is sensitive to sound, there is a degree of freedom in selecting the alarm device 15 that emits a warning light, and on a windy day, the switch 16 can be turned on in advance. By setting this on the alarm device 15 that emits a warning light, or by selecting the alarm device 14 that emits an alarm sound on a foggy day, the alarm effect can be made effective without impairing its effect. I can do it.

In general, golf courses have intentionally curved parts such as ups and downs and doglegs, so there are parts where it is impossible to see completely within the flight distance of the golf ball.

In such cases, if a caddy accompanies the party, the caddy will go to a clear line of sight, confirm that the preceding party has progressed to a safe location, and notify the player with hand signals, thereby confirming the safety. There is a delay time due to safety reasons, and play is proceeded by estimating the safety time in the case of self-play without a catty, and furthermore, it is impossible to confirm safety in case of heavy rain or fog due to sudden changes in the weather. Therefore, there was a big loss in the progress of play due to play being interrupted.

However, since the golf cart of the present invention has an alarm device that notifies the following party of the presence of the preceding party, the above-mentioned wasted time can be avoided.1. To allow the play to progress smoothly and to prevent injuries caused by flying balls during golf play.

Furthermore, since the alarm sound and/or the alarm light are used as the alarm signal, it is possible to utilize the alarm without impairing the alarm effect, taking into consideration the weather and meteorological conditions.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a track-type golf cart;
The figure is a side view of the golf cart of the present invention, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are block diagrams showing the configuration of the main parts of the golf cart of the present invention, in which 1 is a single track, 2 is a golf cart, 10 is an alarm device,
Reference numeral 12 indicates a stop switch, and reference numeral 13 indicates a timer switch.

Claims (5)

[Scope of utility model registration request] (1) In a track-type golf cart that runs in one direction on a track laid along a golf course, the golf cart is allowed to move slightly in the direction of travel for at least a certain period of time after the cart stops. A track-type golf cart that is equipped with an alarm device that emits an alarm signal in opposite directions. (2) The track type golf cart according to claim 1, wherein the alarm device emits an alarm sound as an alarm signal. (3) The track type golf cart according to claim 1, wherein the warning device emits a warning light as a warning signal. (4) The track type golf cart according to item 1, wherein the alarm device emits an alarm sound and an alarm light simultaneously as an alarm signal. (5) The track type golf cart according to claim 1, wherein the alarm device has a function of emitting an alarm sound and an alarm light as an alarm signal, and the alarm signal can be selected.