Green grass fork

By designing a combined structure for the handle and pitchfork, and utilizing the elasticity of the button assembly and spring, the automatic extension and retraction of the green pitchfork is achieved, solving the problem of the lack of automatic locking during use and storage, and improving operational convenience.

CN223800050UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-16DONGGUAN T D C A PLASTICS& HARDWARE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423076615.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-13
Publication Date
2026-01-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-13

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing green pitchfork lacks automatic locking and storage functions during use and storage, which affects the convenience of operation.

Method used

A green pitchfork was designed, comprising a handle and a pitchfork. The pitchfork part automatically extends and retracts through a combination of a button assembly, a positioning block guide groove, a blocking block, a horizontal spring stop, and a spring stop, and locks and stores the pitchfork using the elastic force of the spring.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic locking and storage of green pitchforks, improving ease of use and operational efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a putting green grass fork which comprises a handle part and a grass fork part, the grass fork part is movably matched in the handle part, a button assembly is arranged at the tail of the grass fork part and connected with a positioning block, and the handle part is provided with a positioning block guide groove for guiding the positioning block and a stop block arranged in the positioning block guide groove. The stop block is positioned in front of the positioning block guide groove; a spring stop block is arranged at the tail of the grass fork part, a horizontal spring is arranged in a spring groove of the handle part, the spring stop block is arranged in the spring groove in a matched mode, and the tail end of the horizontal spring abuts against the spring stop block. A user acts on the button assembly, the grass fork part is pushed forwards, the positioning block of the grass fork part abuts against the stop block, and the putting green grass fork is in a use state and is automatically locked. During storage, a user presses the button, the positioning block is separated from the stop block, and the straw fork part can automatically retract into the handle part under the action of the horizontal spring.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to leisure sports goods, specifically relates to the turf repair tool in golf. BACKGROUND

[0002] The ball on the putting green can cause a ball trace, and if the ball mark is not cleaned up, it will affect the next player's putting. The putting green fork is used to arrange or repair the ball mark. The putting green fork is inserted obliquely into the convex part of the ball mark in the flight direction, the handle of the putting green fork is straightened, the turf around the ball mark is directed to the center, and the cavity is buried; finally, the surface is flattened by gently tapping the ground with the bottom of the club two to three times. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem of how to automatically lock and store the putting green fork.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a putting green fork, which comprises a handle part and a fork part, the fork part is movably connected in the handle part, the tail of the fork part is provided with a button assembly, the button assembly is connected with a positioning block, the handle part is provided with a positioning block guide groove for guiding the positioning block, and a blocking block is arranged in the positioning block guide groove and located at the front of the positioning block guide groove; the tail of the fork part is provided with a spring block, a horizontal spring is arranged in a spring groove of the handle part, the spring block is matched in the spring groove, and the tail end of the horizontal spring abuts against the spring block.

[0005] The user holds the handle part and acts on the button assembly, pushes the fork part forward, and extends the handle part forward. The spring block of the fork part compresses the spring, and the positioning block of the fork part is displaced along the positioning block guide groove. After passing the blocking block, the user releases the button assembly, the positioning block is reset upward, and under the elastic force of the spring, the positioning block retreats and abuts against the blocking block, thereby preventing the fork part from retreating into the handle part. At this time, the putting green fork is in a use state.

[0006] When the putting green fork is stored, the user presses the button assembly, the positioning block descends and is separated from the blocking block, and under the elastic force of the spring, the positioning block retreats along the positioning block guide groove, drives the fork part to retreat into the handle part, and the automatic storage of the putting green fork is realized.

[0007] The button groove is arranged on the grass rake part, the button assembly comprises a button seat and a button body which are movably matched together, the button body and the positioning block which are fixedly connected are matched in the button groove, and a vertical spring is arranged between the bottom of the button body and the bottom of the button groove, the button seat is pressed on the positioning block, and the button body is fixedly connected with the grass rake part. Under the elastic force of the vertical spring, the button body and the positioning block which are fixedly connected are upwardly pressed on the button seat, when the user presses the button body, the positioning block is lowered and the vertical spring is compressed.

[0008] As an option, the button body and the positioning block are integrally formed by injection molding.

[0009] The handle part comprises a base and a cover plate which are fixedly connected, and a guide plate block which is arranged between the base and the cover plate, the grass rake part is movably matched in the guide plate block, the guide plate block is provided with a button guide groove, the button seat is matched in the button guide groove, and the inner top of the guide plate block is provided with a positioning block guide groove, and the upper convex part of the positioning block is matched in the positioning block guide groove.

[0010] The blocking block comprises a front blocking block and a rear blocking block, and the rear blocking block is provided with a slope. In this way, when the grass rake part is forwardly extended from the handle part, the upper convex part of the positioning block which is forwardly displaced along the positioning block guide groove can automatically pass over the rear blocking block, and the user does not need to press the button body. When the grass rake part is stored, the user presses the button body to drive the positioning block to be lowered and separated from the rear blocking block, and under the action of the spring, the grass rake part is automatically retracted into the handle part.

[0011] The grass rake part is provided with a lower convex connecting bridge which spans the button groove, the base is provided with a spring groove and a bottom guide groove, and the connecting bridge is matched in the bottom guide groove.

[0012] The green grass rake of the utility model, when in use, the user pushes the grass rake part forward out of the handle part, and the positioning block can automatically lock the grass rake part; when the green grass rake is stored, the user presses the button, and the grass rake part can be automatically retracted into the handle part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] The utility model will be further described in connection with the drawings:

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic view of the green grass rake when stored;

[0015] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 The explosion view of

[0016] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 The schematic view of the guide plate block 50 is observed from below, wherein the grass rake part 20 is matched;

[0017] Figure 4 It is the schematic view of the grass rake part 20;

[0018] Figure 5 For Figure 4 the exploded view.

[0019] Explanation of symbols in the drawing:

[0020] 10, handle portion;

[0021] 20, rake portion; 21, spring stop; 22, button slot; 23, connecting bridge;

[0022] 30, button assembly; 31, button seat; 32, button body; 33, vertical spring;

[0023] 40, positioning block; 41, upper protrusion;

[0024] 50, guide plate block; 51, positioning block guide slot; 52, front stop; 53, rear stop; 54, button guide slot;

[0025] 60, base; 61, spring slot; 62, horizontal spring; 63, bottom guide slot;

[0026] 70, cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] As Figures 1 to 4 a putting green rake, comprising a handle portion 10 and a rake portion 20, the rake portion being movably fitted in the handle portion, the tail of the rake portion being provided with a button assembly 30, the button assembly being connected with a positioning block 40, the handle portion being provided with a positioning block guide slot 51 for guiding the positioning block, and a stop block being arranged in the positioning block guide slot, the stop block being located at the front of the positioning block guide slot; the tail of the rake portion being provided with a spring stop 21, a horizontal spring 62 being arranged in a spring slot 61 of the handle portion, the spring stop being fitted in the spring slot, and the tail end of the horizontal spring abutting against the spring stop.

[0028] As Figure 5 the rake portion 20 is provided with a button slot 22, the button assembly 30 comprises a button seat 31 and a button body 32 movably fitted together, the button body being fixedly connected with the positioning block 40 and being fitted in the button slot, a vertical spring 33 being arranged between the bottom of the button body and the bottom of the button slot, the button seat being pressed on the positioning block and being fixedly connected with the rake portion 20.

[0029] The button body 32 and the positioning block 40 are integrally formed by injection molding.

[0030] As Figure 2The handle part 10 includes a base 60 and a cover plate 70 that are fixedly connected, and a guide plate 50 disposed between the base and the cover plate. The pitchfork part 20 is movably fitted in the guide plate. The guide plate is provided with a button guide groove 54. The button seat 31 is fitted in the button guide groove. The positioning block guide groove 51 is provided on the inner top of the guide plate. The upper protrusion 41 of the positioning block is fitted in the positioning block guide groove.

[0031] like Figure 3 The blocking block includes a front blocking block 52 and a rear blocking block 53, with the rear blocking block having a ramp.

[0032] like Figure 5 , Figure 2 The pitchfork portion 20 is provided with a downwardly protruding connecting bridge 23, which spans the button groove 22. The base 60 is provided with the spring groove 61 and the bottom guide groove 63, and the connecting bridge is fitted in the bottom guide groove.

[0033] The user grips the handle portion 10, which actuates the button assembly 30, pushing the pitchfork portion 20 forward, causing it to extend forward from the handle portion. The spring stop 21 of the pitchfork portion 20 compresses the horizontal spring 62, causing the positioning block 40 of the pitchfork portion to displace along the positioning block guide groove 51, passing over the rear stop 53 via the ramp of the rear stop. Under the action of the vertical spring 33, the positioning block 40 rises and returns to its original position, and the front stop 52 blocks the forward movement of the positioning block. Under the action of the horizontal spring 62, the pitchfork portion 20 has a tendency to retract, causing the positioning block 40 to abut against the rear stop 53, preventing the pitchfork portion 20 from retracting into the handle portion 10. At this time, the green pitchfork is in use.

[0034] When storing, the user presses the button body 32, which drives the positioning block 40 to descend and disengage it from the rear stop block 53. Under the action of the horizontal spring 62, the pitchfork part 20 automatically retracts into the handle part 10.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A green fork comprising a handle portion (10) and a fork portion (20), the fork portion being movably engaged in the handle portion, characterised in that: The tail of the grass rake part is provided with a button assembly (30), the button assembly is connected with a positioning block (40), the handle part is provided with a positioning block guide slot (51) for guiding the positioning block, and a blocking block is arranged in the positioning block guide slot and located at the front of the positioning block guide slot; the tail of the grass rake part is provided with a spring blocking block (21), a horizontal spring (62) is arranged in a spring slot (61) of the handle part, the spring blocking block is matched in the spring slot, and the tail end of the horizontal spring abuts against the spring blocking block.

2. The green fork of claim 1 wherein: The grass rake part (20) is provided with a button slot (22), the button assembly (30) comprises a button seat (31) and a button body (32) which are movably matched together, the button body is fixedly connected with the positioning block (40) and matched in the button slot, a vertical spring (33) is arranged between the bottom of the button body and the bottom of the button slot, the button seat is pressed on the positioning block and fixedly connected with the grass rake part (20).

3. The green fork of claim 2 wherein: The button body (32) and the positioning block (40) are integrally formed by injection molding.

4. The green fork of claim 2 wherein: The handle part (10) comprises a base (60) and a cover plate (70) which are fixedly connected, and a guide plate block (50) arranged between the base and the cover plate, the grass rake part (20) is movably matched in the guide plate block, the guide plate block is provided with a button guide slot (54), the button seat (31) is matched in the button guide slot, the inner top of the guide plate block is provided with the positioning block guide slot (51), and the upper convex part (41) of the positioning block is matched in the positioning block guide slot.

5. The green fork of claim 1 or 4, wherein: The blocking block comprises a front blocking block (52) and a rear blocking block (53), and the rear blocking block is provided with a slope.

6. The green fork of claim 4 wherein: The grass rake part (20) is provided with a lower convex connecting bridge (23) which spans the button slot (22), the base (60) is provided with the spring slot (61) and a bottom guide slot (63), and the connecting bridge is matched in the bottom guide slot.