WO2005104714A2 - Golf car with hitch frame and detachable golf club carriers - Google Patents

Golf car with hitch frame and detachable golf club carriers Download PDF

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WO2005104714A2
WO2005104714A2 PCT/US2005/014044 US2005014044W WO2005104714A2 WO 2005104714 A2 WO2005104714 A2 WO 2005104714A2 US 2005014044 W US2005014044 W US 2005014044W WO 2005104714 A2 WO2005104714 A2 WO 2005104714A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B55/00—Bags for golf clubs; Stands for golf clubs for use on the course; Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
    • A63B55/60—Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B1/00—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
    • B62B1/10—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels
    • B62B1/14—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carried; Loading or unloading equipment
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B1/00—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
    • B62B1/26—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
    • B62B1/266—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape the objects being bags
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B2202/00—Indexing codes relating to type or characteristics of transported articles
    • B62B2202/40—Sport articles
    • B62B2202/404—Golf articles, e.g. golfbags

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  • U.S. Patent No. 6,715, 774 discloses a motorized golf cart with a hitch for two detachable golf club carriers and is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
  • U.S. Patent No. 6,705,624 discloses a hitch device frame with two actuators.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide for simpler retrofitting of a golf car and to provide for simpler golf club carriers.
  • the present invention provides for an actuatorless frame having two golf club carrier hitches, the frame fitting into the bag bay of a golf car.
  • the present invention also provides a detachable golf club carrier comprising: a frame; a golf bag supported by the frame; and a carrier actuator connected to the frame for aiding in attaching the golf club carrier to a golf car, the carrier actuator being a battery-powered actuator.
  • the present invention also provides a detachable golf club carrier comprising: a frame; a golf bag supported by the frame; and a carrier actuator connected to the frame for aiding in attaching the golf club carrier to a golf car, the carrier actuator being a gas spring.
  • the present invention also provides a golf car having a golf bag bay for two golf bags, and two detachable golf club carriers for two other golf bags.
  • the present invention also provides a detachable golf club carrier with a global positioning device attached thereto. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • Figure 1 shows an isometric view of the rear of a motorized golf car with two detachable golf club carriers.
  • Figure 2 shows a side view of a gas-spring embodiment of a detachable golf club carrier in the fully stowed position above the ground.
  • Figure 3 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier in the initial stage of detachment.
  • Figure 4 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier as the rotation about an axis A continues until the wheel contacts the ground.
  • Figure 5 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier as the rotation about axis A continues.
  • Figure 6 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier as the rotation about axis A continues to a lowest point.
  • Figure 7 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier fully detached from the hitch frame.
  • Figure 8 shows a rear isometric view of Fig. 1 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity.
  • Figure 9 shows a rear isometric view of Fig. 3 with the golf club bag removed for clarity.
  • Figure 10 shows a rear isometric view of the golf car with the hitch frame connected with mount brackets in bag bay.
  • Figure 11 shows a front isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier with the golf club bag removed for clarity.
  • Figure 12 shows a front isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier with the golf club bag removed for clarity in an embodiment using an electric actuator for the carrier actuator.
  • Figure 13 shows a front opposite side isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier with the golf club bag removed for clarity in an embodiment using a cam-follower mechanism.
  • Figure 1 shows an isometric view of the rear of a motorized golf car 1, with a hitch frame 50 installed in the bag bay of the golf car. Mounted to the hitch frame are detachable golf club carriers 10, 110.
  • Figure 2 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 in the fully stowed position above the ground 2.
  • the detachable golf club carrier possesses a pivot leg 12 pivotally connected to the carrier frame body 11.
  • the pivot leg is also connected to an upper hitch link 17 pivotally about axis B with a spring bias providing a clockwise torque on the upper hitch link about axis B.
  • Also shown connected to the pivot leg is the wheel 15.
  • a detachable golf club bag 20 is shown attached to the carrier frame body 11.
  • the carrier actuator 14 is connected at one end to the carrier frame body 11 and at the other end to the pivot leg 12. The carrier actuator provides a force so as to induce a clockwise torque of the pivot leg relative to the carrier frame body 11.
  • the carrier actuator 14 could be an electric actuator with power provided by an onboard rechargeable battery pack. This would provide full lifting and lowering capabilities requiring no assistance from the operator.
  • the carrier actuator 14 could also be a gas spring, mechanical spring, hydraulic actuator, pneumatic actuator or any other means of potential energy storage and release including mechanisms which would keep the stowed mass at a nearly constant potential energy level / height during lifting or lowering. These executions would provide lifting or lowering assistance requiring some assistance from the operator.
  • the carrier actuator 14 could also be removed providing no lifting or lowering assistance.
  • a gas spring is shown in figures 1-11.
  • the hitch frame 50 is attached to the existing golf car 1 preferably in the bag bay (not shown) but could be installed at any location on the golf car.
  • the hitch frame could he an integral part of the golf car structure or added as a retrofit.
  • the hitch frame 50 possesses a lower hitch tube 53 and an upper hitch tube 51.
  • the detachable golf club carrier 10 is attached to the lower hitch tube 53 with the lower hitch jaw 16 and the upper hitch tube 51 with upper hitch jaw 13 and upper hitch link 17.
  • the upper hitch link 17 is held in a locked position by the Interaction of the lock latch 18 which is pivotally connected to the carrier frame body 11 and the latch pin 19 which is connected to the pivot leg 12, [0025] Since the frame hitch 50 has a central tube or support 64 (See Fig. 10), two other golf bags 70, 72 can fit into the golf bag bay, so that the golf car advantageously can carry four golf bags.
  • FIG. 3 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 in the initial stage of detachment. Actuation of the latch button 22 causes lock latch 18 to rotate counter- clockwise about axis D releasing latch pin 19. Pulling carrier handle 21 causes a clockwise rotation of the detachable golf club carrier 10 about axis A. This motion induces a relative motion between the upper hitch link 17 and the pivot leg 12 causing a counter-clockwise motion of pivot leg 12 about axis C relative to carrier frame body 11. This motion causes carrier actuator 14 to resist the motion by compressing. Upper hitch jaw 13 is removed from contact with the upper hitch tube 51.
  • Figure 4 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 as the rotation about axis A continues until the wheel 15 contacts the ground 2. Continued motion causes the wheel 15 to move away from the golf car 1 causing counter-clockwise rotation of the pivot leg 12 about axis C. The carrier actuator 14 continues to resist the motion by continuing to compress.
  • Figure 5 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 as the rotation about axis A continues.
  • hitch stop pin 23 connected to upper hitch link 17 contacts the pivot leg 12 preventing further clockwise rotation of upper hitch link 17 about axis D relative to the pivot leg 12.
  • the carrier actuator continues to resist the motion by continuing to compress.
  • Fig 6 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 as the rotation about axis A continues to a lowest point.
  • the continued counter-clockwise rotation of a pivot leg 12 about axis C causes the upper hitch link 17 to move downward, fully disengaging from the upper hitch tube 51. Pulling carrier handle 21 away from the golf car 1 will complete the detachment.
  • Figure 7 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 fully detached from the hitch frame 50.
  • lock latch 18 could engage an optional secondary latch pin to hold the legs in this position.
  • a valve locking gas spring could also be used to lock the pivot leg 12 in the detached or stowed position. This would eliminate the need for lock latch 18 and latch pin 19.
  • the self locking capability at the detached and stowed positions is integral to the actuator design.
  • Figure 8 shows a rear isometric view of Fig. 1 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity.
  • the far side of the detachable golf club carrier 10 is shown showing the opposite side upper hitch link 37 connected to the opposite side upper hitch tube 52.
  • the opposite wheel 35 is attached to pivot leg 12.
  • Figure 9 shows a rear isometric view of Fig. 3 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity.
  • the opposite lower hitch jaw 36 is shown connected to lower hitch tube 53 in a similar fashion as lower hitch jaw 16.
  • Figure 10 shows a rear isometric view of the golf car 1 with the hitch frame 50 connected with mount brackets 55 and 56 in bag bay 5 which can mount for example to existing posts 68 for golf bags mounted in the bag bay.
  • Mount bracket 55, 56 are supported on a tube 62 perpendicular to a square-cross sectioned tube 64 angled downwardly.
  • a further support 66 can extend from the bottom the tube 64 and rest on the bag bay bottom.
  • the frame is thus easy to install and can be placed in the bag bay with the support 66 on the bottom and the mount brackets (for example screw mounted) additional connection points for the frame 50. No actuators on the frame require electrical connections.
  • the center of gravity for the frame 50 preferably is located within the bag bay. No extra bolts for the bottom of the frame are required.
  • the hitch frame possesses a lower hitch tube 53 and upper hitch tubes 51 and 52 for a first detachable golf club carrier 10.
  • a lower hitch tube 153 and upper hitch tubes 151 and 152 are provided for a second detachable golf club carrier 110.
  • Figure 11 shows a front isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity. The opposite side of the golf club carrier shows the opposite upper hitch jaw 33 and the opposite hitch stop pin 43 in contact with the pivot leg 12. Bag support straps 25 and 26 are connected to the carrier frame body 11.
  • Figure 12 shows a front isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity in an embodiment using an electric actuator for the carrier actuator 14.
  • the actuator receives power from a battery pack 200.
  • the electric switch 202 Connected within the circuit is the electric switch 202 to control the detach and re-attach motions.
  • An optional global positioning system 201 to provide yardage and course information to the golfer is shown and is also connected to the battery pack 200.
  • Figure 13 shows a front opposite side isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity in an embodiment using a cam- follower mechanism to better distribute the energy provided by a mechanical or gas spring carrier actuator 14.
  • the carrier actuator 14 is connected to the cam link 300 at one end and to the carrier frame body 11 at the other.
  • the cam link is pivotally mounted on pivot leg 312 about axis E.
  • a cam follower 301 is connected to the cam link 300 and engages the cam 302.
  • the cam 302 is connected to the: carrier frame body 11. This same mechanism could also be used in conjunction with the electrical actuator embodiment of Fig. 12.
  • the cam-follower mechanism could be replaced with known linkage mechanisms, elliptical custom profile gears, or various combinations to achieve similar results.

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Abstract

An easily-installed actuatorless frame (14) for detachable golf club carriers (10) fits into a golf bag bay (5) of a golf car (1) . Actuators (14) may be located on the golf club carriers (10). A four-bag golf car (1) is possible due to the frame construction.

Description

GOLF CAR WITH HITCH FRAME AND DETACHABLE GOLF CLUB CARRIERS
BACKGROUND
[0001] The present invention relates generally to golf cars and golf pull carts. [0002] U.S. Patent No. 6,715, 774 discloses a motorized golf cart with a hitch for two detachable golf club carriers and is hereby incorporated by reference herein. [0003] U.S. Patent No. 6,705,624 discloses a hitch device frame with two actuators.
SUMMARY
[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide for simpler retrofitting of a golf car and to provide for simpler golf club carriers.
[0005] The present invention provides for an actuatorless frame having two golf club carrier hitches, the frame fitting into the bag bay of a golf car.
[0006] The present invention also provides a detachable golf club carrier comprising: a frame; a golf bag supported by the frame; and a carrier actuator connected to the frame for aiding in attaching the golf club carrier to a golf car, the carrier actuator being a battery-powered actuator.
[0007] The present invention also provides a detachable golf club carrier comprising: a frame; a golf bag supported by the frame; and a carrier actuator connected to the frame for aiding in attaching the golf club carrier to a golf car, the carrier actuator being a gas spring.
[0008] The present invention also provides a golf car having a golf bag bay for two golf bags, and two detachable golf club carriers for two other golf bags.
[0009] The present invention also provides a detachable golf club carrier with a global positioning device attached thereto. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] Figure 1 shows an isometric view of the rear of a motorized golf car with two detachable golf club carriers.
[0011] Figure 2 shows a side view of a gas-spring embodiment of a detachable golf club carrier in the fully stowed position above the ground.
[0012] Figure 3 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier in the initial stage of detachment.
[0013] Figure 4 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier as the rotation about an axis A continues until the wheel contacts the ground.
[0014] Figure 5 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier as the rotation about axis A continues.
[0015] Figure 6 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier as the rotation about axis A continues to a lowest point.
[0016] Figure 7 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier fully detached from the hitch frame.
[0017] Figure 8 shows a rear isometric view of Fig. 1 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity.
[0018] Figure 9 shows a rear isometric view of Fig. 3 with the golf club bag removed for clarity.
[0019] Figure 10 shows a rear isometric view of the golf car with the hitch frame connected with mount brackets in bag bay.
[0020] Figure 11 shows a front isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier with the golf club bag removed for clarity.
[0021] Figure 12 shows a front isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier with the golf club bag removed for clarity in an embodiment using an electric actuator for the carrier actuator.
[0022] Figure 13 shows a front opposite side isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier with the golf club bag removed for clarity in an embodiment using a cam-follower mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] Figure 1 shows an isometric view of the rear of a motorized golf car 1, with a hitch frame 50 installed in the bag bay of the golf car. Mounted to the hitch frame are detachable golf club carriers 10, 110.
[0024] Figure 2 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 in the fully stowed position above the ground 2. The detachable golf club carrier possesses a pivot leg 12 pivotally connected to the carrier frame body 11. The pivot leg is also connected to an upper hitch link 17 pivotally about axis B with a spring bias providing a clockwise torque on the upper hitch link about axis B. Also shown connected to the pivot leg is the wheel 15. A detachable golf club bag 20 is shown attached to the carrier frame body 11. The carrier actuator 14 is connected at one end to the carrier frame body 11 and at the other end to the pivot leg 12. The carrier actuator provides a force so as to induce a clockwise torque of the pivot leg relative to the carrier frame body 11. The carrier actuator 14 could be an electric actuator with power provided by an onboard rechargeable battery pack. This would provide full lifting and lowering capabilities requiring no assistance from the operator. The carrier actuator 14 could also be a gas spring, mechanical spring, hydraulic actuator, pneumatic actuator or any other means of potential energy storage and release including mechanisms which would keep the stowed mass at a nearly constant potential energy level / height during lifting or lowering. These executions would provide lifting or lowering assistance requiring some assistance from the operator. The carrier actuator 14 could also be removed providing no lifting or lowering assistance. For clarity, a gas spring is shown in figures 1-11. The hitch frame 50 is attached to the existing golf car 1 preferably in the bag bay (not shown) but could be installed at any location on the golf car. The hitch frame could he an integral part of the golf car structure or added as a retrofit. The hitch frame 50 possesses a lower hitch tube 53 and an upper hitch tube 51. The detachable golf club carrier 10 is attached to the lower hitch tube 53 with the lower hitch jaw 16 and the upper hitch tube 51 with upper hitch jaw 13 and upper hitch link 17. The upper hitch link 17 is held in a locked position by the Interaction of the lock latch 18 which is pivotally connected to the carrier frame body 11 and the latch pin 19 which is connected to the pivot leg 12, [0025] Since the frame hitch 50 has a central tube or support 64 (See Fig. 10), two other golf bags 70, 72 can fit into the golf bag bay, so that the golf car advantageously can carry four golf bags. Straps from the posts may be used to attach the golf bags 70, 72. [0026] Figure 3 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 in the initial stage of detachment. Actuation of the latch button 22 causes lock latch 18 to rotate counter- clockwise about axis D releasing latch pin 19. Pulling carrier handle 21 causes a clockwise rotation of the detachable golf club carrier 10 about axis A. This motion induces a relative motion between the upper hitch link 17 and the pivot leg 12 causing a counter-clockwise motion of pivot leg 12 about axis C relative to carrier frame body 11. This motion causes carrier actuator 14 to resist the motion by compressing. Upper hitch jaw 13 is removed from contact with the upper hitch tube 51.
[0027] Figure 4 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 as the rotation about axis A continues until the wheel 15 contacts the ground 2. Continued motion causes the wheel 15 to move away from the golf car 1 causing counter-clockwise rotation of the pivot leg 12 about axis C. The carrier actuator 14 continues to resist the motion by continuing to compress.
[0028] Figure 5 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 as the rotation about axis A continues. As the wheel 15 interaction with the ground 2 continues to produce a counter-clockwise rotation of pivot leg 12 about axis C, hitch stop pin 23 connected to upper hitch link 17 contacts the pivot leg 12 preventing further clockwise rotation of upper hitch link 17 about axis D relative to the pivot leg 12. The carrier actuator continues to resist the motion by continuing to compress.
[0029] Fig 6 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 as the rotation about axis A continues to a lowest point. The continued counter-clockwise rotation of a pivot leg 12 about axis C causes the upper hitch link 17 to move downward, fully disengaging from the upper hitch tube 51. Pulling carrier handle 21 away from the golf car 1 will complete the detachment.
[0030] Figure 7 shows a side view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 fully detached from the hitch frame 50. To fully lock the pivot leg 12 from rotating about axis C in the detached state, lock latch 18 could engage an optional secondary latch pin to hold the legs in this position. A valve locking gas spring could also be used to lock the pivot leg 12 in the detached or stowed position. This would eliminate the need for lock latch 18 and latch pin 19. In the electric actuator version, the self locking capability at the detached and stowed positions is integral to the actuator design.
[0031] Figure 8 shows a rear isometric view of Fig. 1 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity. The far side of the detachable golf club carrier 10 is shown showing the opposite side upper hitch link 37 connected to the opposite side upper hitch tube 52. The opposite wheel 35 is attached to pivot leg 12.
[0032] Figure 9 shows a rear isometric view of Fig. 3 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity. The opposite lower hitch jaw 36 is shown connected to lower hitch tube 53 in a similar fashion as lower hitch jaw 16.
[0033] Figure 10 shows a rear isometric view of the golf car 1 with the hitch frame 50 connected with mount brackets 55 and 56 in bag bay 5 which can mount for example to existing posts 68 for golf bags mounted in the bag bay. Mount bracket 55, 56 are supported on a tube 62 perpendicular to a square-cross sectioned tube 64 angled downwardly. A further support 66 can extend from the bottom the tube 64 and rest on the bag bay bottom. The frame is thus easy to install and can be placed in the bag bay with the support 66 on the bottom and the mount brackets (for example screw mounted) additional connection points for the frame 50. No actuators on the frame require electrical connections. The center of gravity for the frame 50 preferably is located within the bag bay. No extra bolts for the bottom of the frame are required. [0034] The hitch frame possesses a lower hitch tube 53 and upper hitch tubes 51 and 52 for a first detachable golf club carrier 10. A lower hitch tube 153 and upper hitch tubes 151 and 152 are provided for a second detachable golf club carrier 110. [0035] Figure 11 shows a front isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity. The opposite side of the golf club carrier shows the opposite upper hitch jaw 33 and the opposite hitch stop pin 43 in contact with the pivot leg 12. Bag support straps 25 and 26 are connected to the carrier frame body 11. [0036] Figure 12 shows a front isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity in an embodiment using an electric actuator for the carrier actuator 14. The actuator receives power from a battery pack 200. Connected within the circuit is the electric switch 202 to control the detach and re-attach motions. An optional global positioning system 201 to provide yardage and course information to the golfer is shown and is also connected to the battery pack 200. [0037] Figure 13 shows a front opposite side isometric view of the detachable golf club carrier 10 with the golf club bag 20 removed for clarity in an embodiment using a cam- follower mechanism to better distribute the energy provided by a mechanical or gas spring carrier actuator 14. The carrier actuator 14 is connected to the cam link 300 at one end and to the carrier frame body 11 at the other. The cam link is pivotally mounted on pivot leg 312 about axis E. A cam follower 301 is connected to the cam link 300 and engages the cam 302. The cam 302 is connected to the: carrier frame body 11. This same mechanism could also be used in conjunction with the electrical actuator embodiment of Fig. 12. The cam-follower mechanism could be replaced with known linkage mechanisms, elliptical custom profile gears, or various combinations to achieve similar results.
[0038] With the frame of the present invention, golf bag carriers also not having actuators are possible.
[0039] List of Numerals
I -Golf car 2 -Ground 5 -Bag bay
10 -First detachable golf club carrier
I I -Carrier frame body 12 -Pivot leg
13, 33 -Upper hitch jaw 14 - Carrier actuator
15, 35 -Wheel
16, 36- Lower hitch jaw
17, 37 -Upper hitch link 18 -Lock latch
19 - Latch pin 20 -Golf club bag
21 - Carrier handle
22 -Latch button
23, 43 -Hitch stop pin
50 - Hitch frame 51, 52 -Upper hitch tube 53. Lower hitch tube 55, 56 -Mount brackets 62 - tube 64- tube 66- support 68- post 70- golf bag 72- golf bag
110 -Second detachable golf club carrier
151, 152 -Upper hitch tube (Second golf club carrier)
153 -Lower hitch tube (Second golf club carrier)
200 - Battery pack
201 - Global positioning system
202 - Electrical switch
300 - Cam link
301 -Cam follower
302 -Cam 312 -Pivot leg

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. An actuatorless frame for fitting in a golf bag bay of a golf car comprising: a main section supported on the bottom of the golf bag bay; and two stationary golf club carrier hitches attached to the frame.
2. The frame as recited in claim 1 wherein the main section includes a downwardly- angled central tube.
3. The frame as recited in claim 1 further comprising a tube perpendicular to the central tube at a top of the central tube.
4. A golf car comprising: a golf bag bay for two golf bags, and two detachable golf club carriers for two other golf bags.
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