Collapsible Combination Golf Cart and Bag

Abstract

A collapsible combination golf bag cart (10) is provided for converting between an expanded mode (12) for use on a golf course and a compact mode (14) for storage. The combination (10) includes an external frame (16), a club containment subassembly (18), a front wheel subassembly (20), a rear wheel subassembly (22), a handle (24), and a seat (26). The combination (10) is characterized by a front wheel (66) which rotates and folds underneath in compact mode (14) and rear wheels (106) which pivot backward in expanded mode (12). The external frame (16) and club containment subassembly / bag (18) maintain an offset parallelogram shape for optimal club presentation.

Description

[0001]This is a non-provisional application claiming priority from a provisional application (U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 608,503) filed on 8 Mar. 2012 by the same inventor and from another provisional application (U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 754,555) filed on 19 Jan. 2013 by the same inventors.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to accessories for golfers and particularly to methods for supporting and transporting golf clubs and accessories used by golfers.BACKGROUND ART[0003]Most walking golfers who use a wheeled conveyance (golf bag cart or golf trolley) to carry the clubs and accessories use a separate golf bag and golf cart. The bag holds the clubs and is attached to the cart component only when the golfer gets to the course and wants to wheel it around. However, for golfers who walk consistently it is much more convenient to have a single combination bag and cart, rather than separate components.[0004]Various attempts have been made over the years to create workable combina...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a golf bag and cart combination that has several technical advantages. It provides stable rolling when in use, is a single unit that does not require assembly and disassembly, utilizes a lightweight and compact design, and is well-adapted for storage at a golf course. These technical effects make the invention easy to use, cost-effective, and compact for storage and transportation.

Problems solved by technology

While these might work on courses where there are continuous cart paths these are totally inadequate for rolling on grass or wet surfaces.

Other combinations have rigid structures which take up a great deal of space and are thus unsuitable for compact storage or transport in an automobile trunk or the like.

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