Umbrella holder for a golf bag

The adjustable umbrella holder for golf bags securely attaches to the side frame, addressing the challenge of umbrella storage by ensuring stability and ease of use without obstructing club access.

EP4602975A1Inactive Publication Date: 2025-08-20KASER STEPHAN
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Application Number
EP2025157910
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2025-01-08
Filing Date
2025-02-14
Publication Date
2025-08-20
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Golfers face challenges in securely attaching an umbrella to a golf bag, as placing it on the ground risks soiling or losing it, while inserting it into club openings obstructs club removal.

Method used

An umbrella holder with adjustable clamping surfaces that attach to the golf bag's side frame, allowing secure and removable attachment, featuring a holder section for umbrellas and optional adapter interfaces for various umbrellas and bags.

Benefits of technology

Provides stable, convenient, and flexible attachment of umbrellas to golf bags, enhancing user comfort and usability without obstructing club access.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an umbrella holder (1) for attaching an umbrella to a golf bag (100). The umbrella holder (1) has two clamping surface assemblies (3, 5) that are adjustable relative to one another and by means of which the umbrella holder (1) can be clamped to a side frame (104) of the golf bag (100). Furthermore, the umbrella holder (1) has a holder section (7) for attaching an umbrella. The invention further relates to a system (1000) comprising such an umbrella holder (1) and a golf bag (100). Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such an umbrella holder (1) for attaching an umbrella to a golf bag (100).
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Description

[0001] The present invention relates to an umbrella holder for a golf bag. The invention also relates to a system comprising such an umbrella holder and a golf bag. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such an umbrella holder on a golf bag.

[0002] A golf bag is used to store and transport golf clubs. Such a golf bag can be carried by a user, for example, like a backpack. To accommodate golf clubs, such a golf bag has openings at the top through which golf clubs can be inserted and removed. These openings are also referred to as club insertion openings.

[0003] In appropriate weather and climate conditions, many golfers use an umbrella to find protection from the sun and / or rain, for example. If the golf bag is carried like a backpack, the golfer carries the umbrella in their hand. If the umbrella is temporarily not needed, for example when teeing off, the golfer usually either places the umbrella on the ground away from the golf bag or slides the umbrella into such a club opening. The first option risks soiling the umbrella and, in certain wind conditions, even blowing it away. If the golfer inserts the umbrella into such a club opening, the umbrella represents an obstacle when removing golf clubs from the golf bag and then inserting them into the clubs.

[0004] The present invention is concerned with the object of eliminating the disadvantages described above or at least providing alternative embodiments.

[0005] This object is achieved according to the invention by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0006] The present invention is therefore based on the fundamental idea of providing an umbrella holder for a golf bag that can be releasably clamped to a side frame of the golf bag and that also has a structure to which an umbrella can be attached either directly or indirectly. This allows for convenient and stable attachment of the umbrella to a golf bag, thus significantly increasing user comfort. Clamping the umbrella holder allows the holder to be attached to the golf bag and / or to different golf bags only when needed. This means that, in addition to increased comfort, flexible use is also possible.

[0007] According to the inventive concept, the umbrella holder has a section for clamping the umbrella holder to the golf bag. This section is also referred to below as the clamping section. The clamping section is releasably clamped to a side frame of the golf bag, wherein the side frame surrounds club insertion openings of the golf bag. The clamping section has at least two opposing surfaces by means of which the umbrella holder is clamped to the side frame. These surfaces are also referred to below as clamping surfaces. The clamping section therefore has a first arrangement with at least one first clamping surface and a second arrangement with at least one second clamping surface, wherein the respective arrangement is also referred to below as the clamping surface arrangement. The first clamping surface arrangement is arranged opposite the second clamping surface arrangement in a direction which is also referred to below as the clamping direction.The clamping surface arrangements are adjustable relative to one another in the clamping direction and can therefore be moved into different positions. The umbrella holder can therefore be adjusted between an assembly position and a fixing position, whereby the clamping surface arrangements are arranged closer to one another in the fixing position than in the assembly position. In the assembly position, the clamping surfaces can be pushed into the side frame and removed from the side frame again. In the fixing position, the clamping surfaces are clamped to the side frame and thus fix the umbrella holder to the golf bag. The umbrella holder also has a section for holding an umbrella, which is also referred to below as the holder section. The holder section protrudes from the clamping section.

[0008] The umbrella holders, in particular the clamping surface arrangements, are advantageously lockable in the fixed position so that the umbrella holder remains in the fixed position and does not accidentally detach from the fixed position. Preferably, the umbrella holder, in particular the clamping surface arrangements, are lockable in the respective position.

[0009] As explained, the holder section serves to hold an umbrella. For this purpose, the holder section can have its own receptacle in which an umbrella can be removably held.

[0010] Likewise, the holder section can have an interface for this purpose for attaching a carrier having a receptacle for holding an umbrella. The carrier is also referred to below as the umbrella holder. In this case, the holder section serves as an adapter for attaching the umbrella holder. Thus, using the interface, different umbrella holders can be attached to the umbrella holder as required, provided that these umbrella holders have a mating interface that is compatible with the interface. This makes it possible, in particular, to attach different umbrellas to the golf bag using the umbrella holder. Likewise, it is therefore possible to use adapted umbrella holders for differently shaped golf bags, in particular for differently shaped side frames. This means that overall, increased flexibility of use is achieved with the same umbrella holder.

[0011] The golf bag's club insertion openings are used for inserting and removing golf clubs from the bag. The club insertion openings are conveniently located on the top side of the golf bag.

[0012] As explained, the side frame at least partially surrounds the racket openings. The side frame can define or form at least one of the racket insertion openings. The side frame is preferably mechanically stable and / or rigid. For example, the side frame can be made of plastic and / or metal with appropriate wall thickness.

[0013] The golf bag preferably has at least one carrying strap by means of which the golf bag can be carried like a backpack.

[0014] In preferred embodiments, at least one of the clamping surfaces, in particular the respective clamping surface, is ribbed on the side facing the side frame in the locking position. Thus, at least one of the clamping surfaces has grooves or ridges on the side clamped to the side frame in the locking position. This leads to increased static friction between the respective clamping surface and the side frame. The result is a more stable attachment of the umbrella holder to the golf bag.

[0015] In preferred embodiments, at least one of the clamping surface arrangements extends transversely to the clamping direction over a sufficiently large area such that a high clamping force leads to a stable fixation of the umbrella holder to the golf bag. This is achieved in particular in that at least one of the clamping surface arrangements extends transversely to the clamping direction over at least 50% of the extent of the clamping section. This means that the sum of the first clamping surfaces running transversely to the clamping direction and / or the sum of the second clamping surfaces running transversely to the clamping direction amounts to at least 50% of the extent of the clamping section. Advantageously, at least one of the clamping surface arrangements extends transversely to the clamping direction over at least 60%, preferably over at least 80%, in particular over at least 90%, of the extent of the clamping section. Thus, the largest possible area of the clamping section is used to exert the clamping force.The result is a compact and lightweight umbrella holder with sufficient clamping force.

[0016] Alternatively or additionally, at least one of the clamping surface arrangements can extend transversely to the clamping direction over at least 2 cm, advantageously over at least 3 cm. Advantageously, at least one of the clamping surface arrangements extends transversely to the clamping direction between 2 cm and 6 cm, in particular between 3 cm and 5 cm.

[0017] It is preferred if at least one of the clamping surface arrangements extends along a longitudinal extent of the associated section of the side frame over at least 50% of the extent of the clamping section. Advantageously, at least one of the clamping surface arrangements extends along the longitudinal extent over at least 60%, preferably over at least 80%, in particular over at least 90%, of the extent of the clamping section. Alternatively or additionally, it is preferred if at least one of the clamping surface arrangements extends along the longitudinal extent of the associated section of the side frame over at least 2 cm, advantageously over at least 3 cm. Advantageously, at least one of the clamping surface arrangements extends along the longitudinal extent of the associated section between 2 cm and 6 cm, in particular between 3 cm and 5 cm.

[0018] In principle, the clamping section can essentially consist of the clamping surfaces.

[0019] The clamping section advantageously has two legs opposite in the clamping direction, i.e. a first leg and a second leg opposite the first leg in the clamping direction, wherein at least one of the legs can have an associated one of the clamping surface arrangements.

[0020] Preferably, the first leg has the first clamping surface arrangement. The second clamping surface arrangement is arranged on the side of the second leg facing the first clamping surface arrangement and is adjustable in the clamping direction relative to the second leg, so that the umbrella holder can be adjusted between the mounting position and the fixing position by adjusting the second clamping surface arrangement. This results in a simple design of the umbrella holder while simultaneously simplifying mounting and fixing to the golf bag.

[0021] Embodiments are considered advantageous in which the second clamping surface arrangement is adjusted in the clamping direction by means of at least one body, wherein the body is also referred to below as the adjusting body. This means that the second clamping surface arrangement is adjusted in the clamping direction by means of at least one such adjusting body. The at least one adjusting body is guided through at least one opening in the second leg, which is also referred to below as the leg opening. The second clamping surface arrangement can therefore be adjusted in the clamping direction from the side of the second arm facing away from the first clamping surface arrangement, i.e. from the outside. This means that the umbrella holder can be adjusted from the outside between the mounting position and the fixing position. This allows for particularly simplified handling of the umbrella holder.In addition, this method allows for a higher clamping force between the clamping surfaces and the side frame to be generated easily and / or with simplified handling. This results in a more stable attachment of the umbrella holder to the golf bag while also simplifying handling.

[0022] At least one of the at least one adjusting body can be arranged on the golf bag outside the golf bag, i.e. not guided through the golf bag.

[0023] It is conceivable that at least one of the at least one adjustment element on the golf bag is guided through an opening in the golf bag. The opening can be formed, in particular, in the side frame.

[0024] Preferred variants are those in which at least one of the at least one adjusting body has a handle on the side of the second leg facing away from the second clamping surface arrangement for manually adjusting the second clamping surface arrangement in the clamping direction, in particular for rotating the adjusting body for the purpose of adjustment in the clamping direction. By means of the handle, which is also referred to below as the adjusting handle, both a simplified adjustment in the clamping direction and, in particular due to the leverage effect generated, an increased clamping force can be generated. The result is simplified handling of the umbrella holder while simultaneously providing a more stable fixation to the golf bag.

[0025] In principle, the respective adjusting body can be adjusted in any way in the clamping direction.

[0026] In advantageous variants, at least one of the at least one adjusting body, in particular the respective adjusting body, has a thread that engages with a mating thread of the second leg, in particular the associated leg opening. Consequently, the second clamping surface arrangement is adjusted between the mounting position and the fixing position by rotating the at least one adjusting body. This further improves the handling of the umbrella holder while simultaneously increasing the potential for generating the clamping force.

[0027] The respective adjusting body can have an external thread and the leg, in particular the leg opening, can have an associated internal thread.

[0028] In advantageous variants, the holder section has a foot protruding from the clamping section for detachably attaching such a screen support with a receptacle for holding a screen. The foot thus serves, as explained above, as an adapter and expediently includes the interface. The foot is preferably fixed to the clamping section. In particular, the foot can be integrally formed / molded on the clamping section or permanently attached to the clamping section.

[0029] Preferred embodiments are those in which the holder section and / or the base are designed such that the umbrella held therein can be tilted relative to the clamping section about an axis, which is also referred to below as the tilt axis. This allows for compensation for tilting positions that may occur during use of the golf bag, for example, when the golf bag is placed down.

[0030] Variants in which the tilt axis runs along the clamping direction, in particular parallel to the clamping direction, are advantageous.

[0031] The umbrella holder can have a passage at the clamping section for the passage of a body, whereby the body additionally releasably fastens the umbrella holder to the golf bag. The passage is hereinafter also referred to as the holder passage, and the body as the fastening body. The holder passage is expediently spaced from the clamping surface arrangements and runs along the clamping direction.

[0032] For additional fastening via the holder passage, the golf bag expediently has a passage associated with the holder passage for the passage of the fastening body, which is also referred to below as the bag passage. This means that the fastening body for additional fastening of the umbrella holder to the golf bag, for example in the manner of a pin or a screw, is guided through the holder passage and the pocket passage. The fastening body is preferably releasably secured so that the fastening body remains in the passages and can be removed from the passages again by releasing the securing device. The fastening body preferably extends in the clamping direction and / or is guided in the clamping direction through the holder passage and the pocket passage.In particular, this prevents or at least reduces tilting movements of the umbrella holder relative to the golf bag along or parallel to the clamping direction. This increases the stability of the umbrella holder's attachment to the golf bag.

[0033] Preferably, the pocket passage is arranged in the region of the side frame, in particular formed in the side frame.

[0034] The umbrella holder preferably has an opening through which an umbrella can be inserted, preferably by means of a handle of the umbrella. This opening is also referred to below as the receiving opening.

[0035] The receiving opening is preferably located away from the holding section, in particular from the base. The receiving opening is preferably arranged opposite the holding section, in particular from the base.

[0036] Preferred embodiments are those in which the umbrella holder has a spring that penetrates laterally into the receptacle and acts as a spring toward the receptacle, so that the spring holds an umbrella inserted into the receptacle in the receptacle. This simplifies holding the umbrella in the umbrella holder and thus improves comfort.

[0037] Preferably, the spring is offset from the receiving opening. Thus, the spring does not act immediately after the umbrella is inserted into the receptacle, but rather after a predetermined distance. Preferably, the spring is arranged on the side of the receptacle facing away from the receiving opening.

[0038] Preferably, the spring penetrates further into the receptacle the further away from the receptacle opening. When the umbrella is inserted into the receptacle, the spring is pre-tensioned and can thus hold the umbrella in place once inserted.

[0039] Variants in which the spring is concave towards the receptacle are considered advantageous.

[0040] Preferred variants are those in which the shield support and spring are formed as a single piece. For example, the shield support and spring can be manufactured as a single injection-molded component.

[0041] It is understood that in addition to the umbrella holder, a system comprising the umbrella holder and such a golf bag also belongs to the scope of this invention.

[0042] It is also understood that the use of such an umbrella holder for detachably attaching an umbrella to a golf bag also falls within the scope of this invention.

[0043] Further important features and advantages of the invention emerge from the subclaims, from the drawings and from the associated description of the figures based on the drawings.

[0044] It is understood that the features mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the combination specified in each case, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0045] Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components.

[0046] They show, schematically Fig. 1 is an isometric view of an umbrella holder on a golf bag, Fig. 2 is a top view of a side frame of the golf bag in another embodiment with the umbrella holder, Fig. 3 is a side view of the umbrella holder, Fig. 4 is a front view of the umbrella holder in another embodiment, Fig. 5 is an isometric view of the umbrella holder in another embodiment with an umbrella support, Fig. 6 is an isometric view of the umbrella holder in another embodiment with the umbrella support, Fig. 7 is a front view of the umbrella holder in another embodiment, Fig. 8 is an isometric view of the umbrella holder in another embodiment, Fig. 9 is a sectional view through the umbrella support of the umbrella holder from Figure 8 .

[0047] An umbrella holder 1, as shown in the Figures 3 to 9 shown, is used to attach a screen (not shown) to a Figures 1 and 2The golf bag 100 shown here, also known as the golf bag 100, is used for this purpose. The golf bag 100 can be carried by a user (not shown), for example, by a golfer, like a backpack. For this purpose, the golf bag 100 has, as Figure 1 can be removed, at least one carrying strap 101. The golf bag 100 serves for the transportable accommodation of golf clubs 102. For this purpose, the golf bag 100 has openings 103 on a top side for inserting and removing the golf clubs 102, as in Figure 2 The openings 103 are also referred to below as club insertion openings 103. A frame 104 of the golf bag 100, also referred to below as side frame 104, surrounds club insertion openings 103. As in particular Figure 2As can be seen, the side frame 104 in the illustrated embodiments at least partially defines the striker insertion openings 103. The side frame 104 typically comprises a rigid and stable material, for example, plastic and / or metal with a corresponding wall thickness.

[0048] The umbrella holder 1 is attached to the mechanically stable side frame 104 (not shown) for the purpose of attaching an umbrella. This is done by clamping the umbrella holder 1 to the side frame 104. For this purpose, the umbrella holder 1 has a section 2, also referred to below as clamping section 2. The clamping section 2 has a first clamping surface arrangement 3 with at least one first clamping surface 4 and a second clamping surface arrangement 5 with at least one second clamping surface 6, opposite the first clamping surface arrangement 3 in a clamping direction R1. The clamping surface arrangements 3, 5 are, as for example in Figure 3indicated, adjustable relative to one another in the clamping direction R1. Thus, the umbrella holder 1 can be attached to and removed from the side frame 104 by means of relative displacement of the clamping surface assemblies 3, 5 to one another, and can be clamped to the side frame 104, wherein the clamping surface assemblies 3, 5 are arranged closer to one another in the clamping direction R1 when clamped to the side frame 104. In other words, the umbrella holder 1 is thus adjustable between an assembly position and a fixing position, wherein the clamping surface assemblies 3, 5 are arranged closer to one another in the clamping direction R1 in the fixing position compared to the assembly position. In the assembly position, the clamping surfaces 4, 6 can be pushed onto the side frame 104 and removed again from the side frame 104.In the assembled position, the distance between the clamping surface arrangements 3, 5 in the clamping direction R1 is expediently at least the wall thickness of the side frame 104 in that section of the side frame 104 to which the umbrella holder 1 is attached or removed from. In the fixing position, the clamping surfaces 4, 6 are clamped to the side frame 104 and thus fix the umbrella holder 1 to the golf bag 100. Preferably, at least one of the clamping surfaces 4, 6 is grooved on the side facing the side frame 104 in the fixing position (not shown). The static friction thus additionally generated between the at least one clamping surface 4, 6 and the side frame 104 leads to a more stable fixation of the umbrella holder 1 to the golf bag 100. As for example the . Figures 5 and 6As can be seen in Figures 8 and 9, the umbrella holder 1 also has a section 7 for receiving an umbrella (not shown). Section 7 is also referred to below as the holder section 7 and protrudes from the clamping section 2.

[0049] In a system 1000, the umbrella holder 1 is clamped to the golf bag 100 by means of the clamping surfaces 4, 6 and is thus detachably attached to the golf bag 100.

[0050] In the exemplary embodiments shown, the umbrella holder 1 is open on one side in a direction R2 running transversely to the clamping direction R1, which is also referred to below as the vertical direction R2, so that the side frame 104 can be inserted between the clamping surface arrangements 3, 5 in the assembled position. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the holder section 7 also protrudes on the side of the clamping section 2 facing away from the open side in the vertical direction R2.

[0051] The respective clamping surface arrangement 3, 5 can in principle have a single clamping surface 4, 6. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the first clamping surface arrangement 3 has, purely by way of example, a single first clamping surface 4. In these exemplary embodiments, the first clamping surface arrangement 3 therefore consists of the first clamping surface 4. In the exemplary embodiments of the Figures 3 to 8 the second clamping surface arrangement 5 has, purely by way of example, a single second clamping surface 6. In these embodiments, the second clamping surface arrangement 5 therefore consists of the second clamping surface 6. In the embodiment of the Figure 4 The second clamping surface arrangement 5 has, purely by way of example, two second clamping surfaces 6 spaced apart from one another. The second clamping surfaces 6 are spaced apart from one another in a direction R3 running transversely to the clamping direction R1 and transversely to the height direction R2. The direction R3 is also referred to below as the longitudinal direction R3.

[0052] The Figures 3 to 7 Each shows views in which none of the clamping surface arrangements 3, 5 are visible. For better understanding, the second clamping surface arrangement 5 is nevertheless shown in dashed lines.

[0053] In the exemplary embodiments shown, the clamping section 2 has two legs 8, 9 opposite one another in the clamping direction R1, namely a first leg 8 and a second leg 9. The first leg 8 has the first clamping surface arrangement 3. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the first clamping surface arrangement 3 is formed on the first leg 8 and thus extends in the longitudinal direction R3 along the entire extent of the first leg 8. The second clamping surface arrangement 5 is arranged on the side of the second leg 9 facing the first clamping surface arrangement 3 in the clamping direction R1 and is adjustable in the clamping direction R1 relative to the second leg 9. By means of this adjustment, the umbrella holder 1 is adjusted between the mounting position and the fixing position. Thus, the second clamping surface arrangement 5 is not part of the second leg 9.

[0054] In the illustrated embodiments, the second clamping surface arrangement 5 is adjusted in the clamping direction R1 by means of at least one body 10, wherein the body 10 is also referred to below as adjusting body 10. The at least one adjusting body 10 is guided through at least one opening 11 in the second leg 9, which is also referred to below as leg opening 11. In the embodiment of the Figure 4 The umbrella holder 1 has an associated adjusting body 10 for each second clamping surface 6 of the second clamping surface arrangement 5, i.e., two adjusting bodies 10. The respective adjusting body 10 is guided through an associated leg opening 11.

[0055] In the Figures 3 to 8 The adjusting bodies 10 are at least not entirely visible and / or the leg openings 11 are not visible. For better understanding, parts of the adjusting bodies 10 and / or leg openings 11 that are not actually visible are shown.

[0056] As shown in exemplary embodiments, the respective adjusting body 10 can have a handle 18 on the side of the second leg 9 facing away from the second clamping surface arrangement 3 for manually adjusting the second clamping surface arrangement 5 in the clamping direction R1, which is also referred to below as adjusting handle 18. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the respective adjusting body 10 is designed in the manner of a screw 12, i.e., has a thread (not visible / shown) that engages with an associated counter-thread (not shown) of the second leg 9, such that the second clamping surface arrangement 5 is adjusted between the mounting position and the fixing position by rotating the at least one adjusting body 10. The respective counter-thread can be formed in the leg opening 11 associated with the adjusting body 10 (not shown).

[0057] As explained above, the first clamping surface arrangement 3 in the embodiments shown extends in the longitudinal direction R3 and thus transversely to the clamping direction R1 over the entire extent of the first leg 8 and thus of the clamping section 2. As the Figures 4 to 8As can also be seen, the second clamping surface arrangement 5 extends in the longitudinal direction R3 and thus transversely to the clamping direction R1 over at least 50% of the extension of the second leg 9 and thus of the clamping section 2. This means that the sum of the extensions of all second clamping surfaces 6 in the longitudinal direction R3 corresponds to at least 50% of the extension of the second leg 9 and thus of the clamping section 2. Since in the system 1000 the section of the side frame 104 to which the umbrella holder 1 is detachably attached extends elongately in the longitudinal direction R2, the respective clamping surface arrangements 3, 5 extend along the longitudinal extension of the associated section of the side frame 104 over at least 50% of the extension of the clamping section 2. This results in increased mechanical stability of the fixation of the umbrella holder 1 to the golf bag 100.

[0058] For example, a receptacle 51 is provided for receiving the umbrella (not shown). The receptacle 51 can be a component of the holder section 7. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the holder section 7 does not have such a receptacle 51, but is designed for attaching a carrier 50 with such a receptacle 51. The carrier 50 is in the Figures 5 and 6 to 9shown by way of example and is also referred to below as screen support 50. For this purpose, the holder section 7 has a foot 13 protruding from the clamping section 2 for the detachable attachment of such a screen support 50, wherein the foot can be fixed to the clamping section 2, i.e. non-adjustable. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the foot 13 thus serves as an adapter 14 for attaching differently shaped screen supports 50, provided that an interface 15 of the adapter 14 is compatible with a mating interface 52 of the screen support 50 to be connected to this interface 15. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the foot 13 is formed integrally on the clamping section 2 and projects in the height direction R2.

[0059] The receptacle 51 of the umbrella holder 50 has an opening 56 remote from the holding section 7, which is also referred to below as the receiving opening 26. An umbrella is inserted into the receptacle 51 via the receiving opening 56. In the illustrated embodiments, the receiving opening 56 is arranged opposite the base 13 of the holding section 7.

[0060] As indicated in the exemplary embodiments shown, the interface 15 can have a screw receptacle 16 for screwing in a screw 53 of the counter-interface 52, wherein the screw 53 is also referred to below as the support screw 53 for easier differentiation. Thus, it is also possible to tilt and fix the umbrella support 50 relative to the clamping section 2 and thus relative to the golf bag 100 about an axis A, which is also referred to below as the tilt axis A. As a result, for example, a tilted position of the golf bag 100, in which the golf bag 100 is placed by means of support legs 105, can be compensated. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the tilt axis A runs along the clamping direction R1 and in particular parallel to the clamping direction R1.

[0061] The screen support 50 has in the embodiments of the Figures 5 and 6an adjustable clamping body 54, by means of which the umbrella (not shown), for example a handle of the umbrella (not shown), can be releasably clamped in the receptacle 51.

[0062] Alternatively or additionally, in the embodiments shown alternatively, the umbrella holder 50, like the Figures 8 and 9 shown, have a spring 55 penetrating laterally into the receptacle 51. The spring 55 is shaped such that it acts resiliently towards the receptacle. Thus, an umbrella inserted into the receptacle 51 can be held in the receptacle 51. In the embodiments shown, the spring 55 is arranged offset from the receiving opening 56, in particular towards the base 13 of the holder section 7. In this case, the spring penetrates, as in particular Figure 9 can be removed, with increasing distance from the receiving opening 56 further into the receptacle 51. The spring 55 can have a concave shape towards the receptacle 51. As in particular Figure 9As can be seen, the umbrella holder 50 including the spring 55 can be formed in one piece, in particular as an injection-molded component.

[0063] The umbrella holder 1 can, as shown in the example in the Figures 6 and 7 shown, in the clamping section 2, a holder passage 17 spaced from the clamping surface arrangements 3, 5 and extending along the clamping direction R1 for additional attachment to the golf bag 100. The umbrella holder 1 can have a single such holder passage 17, as in Figure 6 The umbrella holder 1 can also have two or more such holder passages 17, which are spaced apart from one another in the embodiments shown and preferably in the height direction R2. In the embodiment of the Figure 7The umbrella holder 1 has two such holder passages 17, which are spaced apart from one another in the vertical direction R2 and offset in the longitudinal direction R3. By means of the holding passage 17, additional stabilization of the umbrella holder 1 on the golf bag 100 can be achieved. For this purpose, the golf bag 100, as shown in Figure 1 indicated, in the area of the side frame 104 has a pocket passage 106 associated with the holder passage 17. In the illustrated embodiment, the pocket passage 106 is formed in the side frame 104. In this case, a merely in Figure 6 The fastening body 107 is releasably guided through the pocket passage 106 and the holder passage 17 and secured. The fastening body 107 can, as in Figure 6 indicated, be designed in the manner of a pin 108. Likewise, the fastening body 108 can be releasably guided through the pocket passage 106 and the holder passage 17 in the manner of a screw (not shown).

Claims

1. Umbrella holder (1) for a golf bag (100), - with a clamping section (2) for clamping the umbrella holder (2) to a side frame (104) of the golf bag (100) surrounding club insertion openings (103) of the golf bag (100), - wherein the clamping section (2) has a first clamping surface arrangement (3) with at least one first clamping surface (4) and a second clamping surface arrangement (5) opposite the first clamping surface arrangement (3) in a clamping direction (R1) with at least one second clamping surface (6), - wherein the clamping surface arrangements (3, 5) are adjustable relative to one another in the clamping direction (R1), so that the umbrella holder (1) is adjustable between an assembly position and a fixing position, in which the clamping surface arrangements (3, 5) are arranged closer to one another in the clamping direction (R1) compared to the assembly position, • wherein in the assembly position the clamping surfaces (4, 6) are pushed into the side frame (104) and again from Side frames (104) can be removed,• wherein in the fixing position the clamping surfaces (4, 6) are clamped to the side frame (104) and thus fix the umbrella holder (1) to the golf bag (100), - with a holder section (7) projecting from the clamping section (2) for receiving an umbrella., 2. Umbrella holder according to claim 1, characterized by - that at least one of the clamping surface arrangements (3, 5) extends transversely to the clamping direction (R1) over at least 50% of the extent of the clamping section (2), and / or - that at least one of the clamping surface arrangements (3, 5) extends along a longitudinal extent of the associated section of the side frame (104) over at least 50% of the extent of the clamping section (2).

3. Umbrella holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by - that the clamping section (2) has a first leg (8) and a second leg (9) opposite the first leg (8) in the clamping direction (R1), - thatthe first leg (8) has the first clamping surface arrangement (3), - that the second clamping surface arrangement (5) is arranged on the side of the second leg (9) facing the first clamping surface arrangement (3) and is adjustable in the clamping direction (R1) relative to the second leg (9), so that the umbrella holder (1) is adjusted between the mounting position and the fixing position by adjusting the second clamping surface arrangement (5).

4. Umbrella holder according to claim 3, characterized by - that the second clamping surface arrangement (5) is adjusted in the clamping direction (R1) by means of at least one adjusting body (10), - that the at least one adjusting body (10) is guided through at least one leg opening (11) in the second leg (9).

5. Umbrella holder according to claim 4, characterized by - thatat least one of the at least one adjusting body (10) has an adjusting handle (18) on the side of the second leg (9) facing away from the second clamping surface arrangement (5) for manually adjusting the second clamping surface arrangement (5) in the clamping direction (R1), and / or - that at least one of the at least one adjusting body (10) has a thread which engages with a mating thread of the second leg (9), in particular the associated leg opening (11), so that the second clamping surface arrangement (5) is adjusted between the mounting position and the fixing position by rotating the adjusting body (10).

6. Umbrella holder according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that the holder section (7) has a foot (13) projecting from the clamping section (2) for detachably attaching a screen support (50) having a receptacle (51) for receiving a screen.

7. Umbrella holder according to claim 6, characterized by that the foot (13) is designed such that the received umbrella can be tilted about a tilting axis (A) relative to the clamping section (2).

8. Umbrella holder according to claim 7, characterized by that the tilting axis (A) runs along the clamping direction (R1), in particular parallel to the clamping direction (R1).

9. Umbrella holder according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the clamping section (2) has a holder passage (17) spaced from the clamping surface arrangements (3, 5) and running along the clamping direction (R1) for additional fastening to the golf bag (100).

10. Umbrella holder according to one of claims 6 to 9, characterized by that the screen support (50) has a spring (55) which penetrates laterally into the receptacle (51) and acts resiliently in the receptacle (51), so that the spring (55) holds a screen guided into the receptacle (51) in the receptacle (51).

11. Umbrella holder according to claim 10, characterized by that the spring (55) is arranged offset from a receiving opening (56) of the receptacle (51) for inserting an umbrella into the receptacle (51).

12. Umbrella holder according to claim 10 or 11, characterized by - that the receptacle (56) has a receiving opening (56) for inserting an umbrella into the receptacle (51) and the spring (55) penetrates further into the receptacle (51) with increasing distance from the receiving opening (56), and / or - that the spring (55) is concave towards the receptacle (51).

13. Umbrella holder according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized by that the shield support (51) including the spring (55) is formed in one piece, in particular as an injection-molded component.

14. System (1000) with a golf bag (100) and an umbrella holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the golf bag (100) has a club insertion opening (103) for inserting and removing golf clubs (102) and a side frame (104) surrounding at least one of the club insertion openings, - wherein the umbrella holder (1) is detachably attached to the side frame (104) by means of the clamping surface arrangements (3, 5).

15. Use of an umbrella holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims for releasably attaching an umbrella to a golf bag (100).

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