Golf bag

Abstract

To provide a golf bag which can house a sub-bag and hardly causes inconvenience when the sub-bag is not housed.SOLUTION: A golf bag includes an opening frame 10, a main separator 34, and a sub-separator 36. The main separator 34 and the sub-separator 36 are attached to the opening frame 10. The sub-separator 36 can be detached from the opening frame 10. The opening frame 10 has an opening 32. The main separator 34 separates the opening 32 into a first zone Z1, a second zone Z2, a third zone Z3, and a fourth zone Z4. The sub-separator 36 separates the fourth zone Z4 into a first small zone Z41, a second small zone Z42, and a third small zone Z43. While the sub-separator 36 is detached from the opening frame 10, a sub-bag can be housed in the fourth zone Z4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This specification relates to a bag for storing or transporting golf clubs. [Background technology]

[0002] A golf player carries multiple golf clubs in a golf bag. According to the rules of golf, the number of golf clubs used in one round is 14 or less. A typical golf player carries 12 to 14 golf clubs in a golf bag. The player brings this golf bag to the golf course. At the golf course, the golf bag is carried by a caddy or by a cart. The golf bag is also called a "caddy bag."

[0003] JP 2019-136350 A discloses a golf bag in which a sub-bag can be stored. This golf bag has a relatively large opening. The sub-bag can be stored in the golf bag through this opening. The sub-bag usually holds 2 to 5 golf clubs. The sub-bag mainly contains a putter and a wedge. In a round without a caddy, the sub-bag is transported by a cart and carried by the player. The sub-bag is carried by the player mainly around the putting green. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP2019-136350A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In a round accompanied by a caddy, a sub-bag is not necessary. The player does not bring a sub-bag to this round. In this round, the putter and wedge are directly stored in the golf bag. When the player goes to a driving range, the putter and wedge can also be directly stored in the golf bag. As described above, the golf bag has a large opening. Therefore, the golf clubs directly stored in this golf bag are lined up in a messy manner. When the player selects a desired golf club from these golf clubs, it is time-consuming. Furthermore, since the golf clubs can move around a lot in this golf bag, scratches on the golf clubs are likely to occur due to collisions between the golf clubs.

[0006] The applicant's intention is to provide a golf bag that can accommodate a sub-bag and is less likely to cause inconvenience when the sub-bag is not accommodated. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The golf bag disclosed herein comprises: A cylindrical body having a lower opening and an upper opening; The bottom that closes the lower opening, a mouth frame located at the upper opening and having an opening; a main separator fixed to the mouth frame and dividing the opening into a plurality of zones; and A sub-separator that can be attached to and detached from the mouth frame. When attached to the mouth frame, the sub-separator can divide one zone into a plurality of small zones. Effect of the Invention

[0008] The sub-separator of this golf bag can be attached to and detached from the mouth frame. When the sub-separator is detached from the mouth frame, the golf bag can accommodate the sub-separator. When the sub-separator is attached to the mouth frame, multiple golf clubs are arranged in an orderly manner in the golf bag. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a golf bag according to an embodiment, shown together with a sub-bag. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the golf bag and the sub-bag of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged side view showing the mouth frame of the golf bag of FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged plan view showing the mouth frame of the golf bag of FIG. 1 together with the main separator and the sub-separator. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the sub-separator of FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the mouth frame of FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the mouth frame of FIG. 7 together with a sub-separator. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the mouth frame of FIG. 7 together with a sub-separator. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a plan view of the mouth frame of FIG. 4 shown together with the shaft of a golf club. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a plan view showing the mouth frame of FIG. 6 together with a sub-bag and a golf club shaft. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing the mouth frame of a golf bag according to another embodiment together with a main separator and a sub-separator. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a plan view showing the mouth frame of a golf bag according to still another embodiment together with a main separator and a sub-separator. [Figure 15]FIG. 15 is a plan view showing the mouth frame of a golf bag according to still another embodiment together with a main separator and a sub-separator. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a plan view showing the mouth frame of a golf bag according to still another embodiment together with a main separator and a sub-separator. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the sub-separator of FIG. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a plan view showing the mouth frame of FIG. [Figure 19] 19(a) is an enlarged view showing the mouth frame as seen from the direction of arrow XIX in FIG. 18, and FIG. 19(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 19(a). [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the mouth frame and the sub-separator of FIG. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXI-XXI in FIG. 20(c). [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a side view showing a sub-separator of a golf bag according to still another embodiment. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line XXIII-XXIII in FIG. [Figure 24] FIG. 24(a) is a front view showing a part of the mouth frame of a golf bag according to still another embodiment, and FIG. 24(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 24(a). [Diagram 25] FIG. 25(a) is a front view showing a part of the mouth frame of a golf bag according to still another embodiment, and FIG. 25(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 25(a). [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing a sub-separator of a golf bag according to still another embodiment. [Figure 27] Figure 27(a) is a front view showing a portion of the mouth frame of the golf bag in Figure 26, Figure 27(b) is a cross-sectional view along line BB in Figure 27(a), and Figure 27(c) is a cross-sectional view along line CC in Figure 27(a). [Figure 28]FIG. 28 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the sub-separator of FIG. 26 and the mouth frame of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[0011] [First embodiment] 1 and 2 show a golf bag 4 together with a sub-bag 2. In these figures, an arrow X indicates the left-right direction of the golf bag 4, an arrow Y indicates the front-rear direction of the golf bag 4, and an arrow Z indicates the up-down direction of the golf bag 4.

[0012] The golf bag 4 has a body 6, a bottom 8, a mouth frame 10 (top cuff), a handle 12, a first pocket 14, a second pocket 16, a third pocket 18, a fourth pocket 20 and a fifth pocket 22. The body 6 is cylindrical. The body 6 has an upper opening 24 and a lower opening 26. The bottom 8 closes the lower opening 26. The mouth frame 10 is located at the upper opening 24. The mouth frame 10 is fixed to the body 6. The sub-bag 2 has a body 28 and a handle 30.

[0013] 3 and 4 show the mouth frame 10. The mouth frame 10 has an opening 32. The golf bag 4 opens upward at the mouth frame 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the golf bag 4 has a main separator 34 and a sub separator 36.

[0014] The main separator 34 has a first element 341 and a pair of second elements 342. The first element 341 has two ends 38. Each end 38 is fixed to the inner surface of the mouth frame 10. Each second element 342 has two ends 40. One end 40 is fixed to the inner surface of the mouth frame 10, and the other end 40 is fixed to the first element 341. The main separator 34 is fixed to the mouth frame 10 as a whole. This main separator 34 cannot be easily removed from the mouth frame 10. If the mouth frame 10 or the main separator 34 is destroyed, the mouth frame 10 and the main separator 34 can be separated.

[0015] 5 shows the sub-separator 36. The sub-separator 36 has a first element 361 and a second element 362. The first element 361 has a pair of bosses 42. Specifically, the first element 361 has a right boss 42a and a left boss 42b. The second element 362 extends from the first element 361. The second element 362 has a socket 44.

[0016] Preferably, the sub-separator 36 has elasticity. The sub-separator 36 can be easily elastically deformed by the force of a human hand. A preferred material for the sub-separator 36 is a resin composition. The material for the sub-separator 36 may be a cross-linked rubber that is relatively hard.

[0017] As will be described in detail later, the sub-separator 36 can be removed from the mouth frame 10. The mouth frame 10 and the main separator 34 with the sub-separator 36 removed are shown in Figs. 6-8. As shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the mouth frame 10 has an inner plate 46 and an outer plate 48. As shown in Fig. 6, the mouth frame 10 has a pair of holes 50. Specifically, the mouth frame 10 has a right hole 50a and a left hole 50b. As shown in Fig. 7, each hole 50 penetrates the inner plate 46. The mouth frame 10 further has a plug 52. As shown in Figs. 6 and 8, the plug 52 is fixed to the inner plate 46 via a spacer 54.

[0018] Fig. 9 shows the mouth frame 10 and the sub-separator 36. Specifically, Fig. 9 shows the right hole 50a of the mouth frame 10 and the right boss 42a of the first element 361. The right boss 42a is inserted into the right hole 50a. Although not shown, the left boss 42b is similarly inserted into the left hole 50b.

[0019] Fig. 10 shows the mouth frame 10 and the sub-separator 36. Specifically, Fig. 10 shows the plug 52 of the mouth frame 10 and the socket 44 of the second element 362. The plug 52 is inserted into the socket 44.

[0020] By inserting the boss 42 into the hole 50 and the plug into the socket, the sub-separator 36 is attached to the mouth frame 10 as shown in Fig. 4. Hereinafter, the state shown in Fig. 4 will be referred to as the "attached state." In Fig. 6, the sub-separator 36 is not attached to the mouth frame 10. Hereinafter, the state shown in Fig. 6 will be referred to as the "unattached state."

[0021] In the transition from the non-attached state to the attached state, first, the right boss 42a is inserted into the right hole 50a (see FIG. 9). Next, the left boss 42b is inserted into the left hole 50b while the first element 361 is bent (elastically deformed) by the force of a human hand. Next, the plug 52 is inserted into the socket 44 while the first element 361 or the second element 362 is bent (elastically deformed) by the force of a human hand (see FIG. 10). The sub-separator 36 is connected to the mouth frame 10 at three points, and the attached state is achieved. The left boss 42b may be inserted into the left hole 50b before the right boss 42a is inserted into the right hole 50a. The plug 52 may be inserted into the socket 44 before the two bosses 42 are inserted.

[0022] In the transition from the attached state to the detached state, the right boss 42a is removed from the right hole 50a while the first element 361 is bent (elastically deformed) by the force of a human hand. Next, the left boss 42b is removed from the left hole 50b. Next, the plug 52 is removed from the socket 44 to achieve the detached state. The left boss 42b may be removed from the left hole 50b before the right boss 42a is removed from the right hole 50a. The lug may be removed from the socket 44 before the two bosses 42 are removed. In the detached state, the sub-separator 36 may be attached to a portion other than the sub-separator 36 (such as the body 6). The attachment may be achieved by a magnet included in the sub-separator 36 or the body 6. The attachment may prevent the sub-separator 36 from being lost. The golf bag 4 may have a pocket in which the sub-separator 36 can be stored.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 6, the main separator 34 divides the opening 32 into four zones. Specifically, the main separator 34 divides the opening 32 into a first zone Z1, a second zone Z2, a third zone Z3, and a fourth zone Z4. The first zone Z1 is surrounded by the mouth frame 10, the first element 341 of the main separator 34, and the second element 342 of the main separator 34. The second zone Z2 is surrounded by the mouth frame 10, the first element 341 of the main separator 34, and the two second elements 342 of the main separator 34. The third zone Z3 is surrounded by the mouth frame 10, the first element 341 of the main separator 34, and the second element 342 of the main separator 34. The fourth zone Z4 is surrounded by the mouth frame 10 and the first element 341 of the main separator 34.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 4, the sub-separator 36 divides the fourth zone Z4 into three small zones. Specifically, the sub-separator 36 divides the fourth zone Z4 into a first small zone Z41, a second small zone Z42, and a third small zone Z43. The first small zone Z41 is surrounded by the mouth frame 10, the first element 341 of the main separator 34, and the first element 361 of the sub-separator 36. The second small zone Z42 is surrounded by the mouth frame 10, the first element 361 of the sub-separator 36, and the second element 362 of the sub-separator 36. The third small zone Z43 is surrounded by the mouth frame 10, the first element 361 of the sub-separator 36, and the second element 362 of the sub-separator 36.

[0025] FIG. 11 shows the mouth frame 10, the main separator 34, and the sub-separator 36 in the attached state. In FIG. 11, the shafts 56 of the golf clubs are shown by two-dot chain lines. Three shafts 56 are accommodated in the first zone Z1. Three shafts 56 are accommodated in the third zone Z3. Four shafts 56 are accommodated in the first small zone Z41. Two shafts 56 are accommodated in the second small zone Z42. Two shafts 56 are accommodated in the third small zone Z43. This golf bag 4 contains 14 golf clubs. Since the sub-separator 36 divides the fourth zone Z4 into three small zones, these golf clubs can be arranged in an orderly manner. A player can easily select a desired golf club from these golf clubs. In this golf bag 4, collisions between golf clubs are unlikely to occur. Therefore, scratches on the club heads are unlikely to occur. The arrangement of the golf clubs shown in FIG. 11 is one example. The player may change the position of the golf club according to his / her preference.

[0026] Fig. 12 shows the mouth frame 10 and the main separator 34 in an unattached state. Fig. 12 shows the sub-bag 2. The body 28 of the sub-bag 2 is housed in the fourth zone Z4. The handle 30 of the sub-bag 2 is housed in the second zone Z2. Five shafts 56 are housed in the first zone Z1. Five shafts 56 are housed in the third zone Z3. Four shafts 56 are housed in the sub-bag 2. The arrangement of the golf clubs shown in Fig. 12 is one example. A player may change the position of the golf clubs according to his or her preference.

[0027] In a round without a caddy, the golf bag 4 in an unattached state is convenient. The player brings the golf bag 4 in the state shown in FIG. 12 to the golf course. Since the sub-bag 2 is stored in the golf bag 4, the player can be freed from the hassle of carrying the sub-bag 2. During the round, the sub-bag 2 is removed from the golf bag 4. When near the putting green, the player carries the sub-bag 2. This sub-bag 2 stores, for example, a putter and a wedge. The player can be freed from the hassle of carrying multiple golf clubs. Carrying the sub-bag 2 can prevent golf clubs from being left behind around the putting green.

[0028] During a round accompanied by a caddy, it is not necessary to carry the sub-bag 2. The player brings the attached golf bag 4 to the golf course. Since the sub-bag 2 is not stored in the golf bag 4, the total weight of the golf bag 4 is small. Even when going to practice at the driving range, the burden of carrying the attached golf bag 4 is small.

[0029] In this golf bag 4, the sub-separator 36 can be attached to the mouth frame 10 by the engagement between the bosses 42 and the holes 50, and the engagement between the plugs 52 and the sockets 44. No tools are required for this attachment and removal. This attachment and removal can be accomplished by hand. In this golf bag 4, it is easy to transition from the attached state to the detached state, and also easy to transition from the detached state to the attached state.

[0030] The two-dot chain line 58 in Fig. 6 is the largest circle that can be drawn within the outline of the fourth zone Z4. The diameter of this largest circle 58 is preferably 80 mm or more. The fourth zone Z4, which has a diameter of 80 mm or more, can accommodate a sufficiently large sub-bag 2. From this viewpoint, the diameter is more preferably 100 mm or more, and particularly preferably 110 mm or more. The diameter is preferably 150 mm or less.

[0031] [Second embodiment] Fig. 13 shows a mouth frame 60 of a golf bag according to another embodiment. Fig. 13 also shows a main separator 62 and a sub-separator 64. Although not shown, this golf bag has a body, a bottom, a handle, a pocket, etc., similar to the golf bag shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

[0032] The mouth frame 60 has a plug 66. The main separator 62 is fixed to the mouth frame 60 as a whole. The main separator 62 cannot be easily removed from the mouth frame 60. The main separator 62 has a first element 621 and a pair of second elements 622. The first element 621 has a hole 68. The sub-separator 64 extends along the front-rear direction Y. The sub-separator 64 has a boss 70 and a socket 72. The boss 70 is inserted into the hole 68, and the plug 66 is inserted into the socket 72, so that the sub-separator 64 can be attached to the mouth frame 60. In this specification, a state in which the sub-separator 64 is attached to the mouth frame 60 via another member (the main separator 62 in this embodiment) is also referred to as a "state attached to the mouth frame 60".

[0033] The main separator 62 divides the opening 74 into four zones. Specifically, the main separator 62 divides the opening 74 into a first zone Z1, a second zone Z2, a third zone Z3, and a fourth zone Z4. The sub-separator 64 divides the fourth zone Z4 into two small zones. Specifically, the sub-separator 64 divides the fourth zone Z4 into a first small zone Z41 and a second small zone Z42. These small zones are aligned in the left-right direction X.

[0034] The sub-separator 64 can be removed from the mouth frame 60 by removing the boss 70 from the hole 68 and removing the plug 66 from the socket 72. This golf bag can also be easily shifted from the attached state to the detached state, and also easily shifted from the detached state to the attached state. In the attached state, multiple golf clubs are stored in the golf bag in an orderly manner. In the detached state, a sub-bag 2 (see FIG. 1) can be stored in the fourth zone Z4.

[0035] [Third embodiment] Fig. 14 shows a mouth frame 76 of a golf bag according to yet another embodiment. Fig. 14 also shows a main separator 78 and a sub-separator 80. Although not shown, this golf bag has a body, a bottom, a handle, a pocket, etc., similar to the golf bag shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

[0036] The mouth frame 76 has a pair of plugs 82. The main separator 78 is fixed to the mouth frame 76 as a whole. The main separator 78 cannot be easily removed from the mouth frame 76. The main separator 78 has a first element 781 and a pair of second elements 782. The sub-separator 80 extends along the left-right direction X. The sub-separator 80 has a pair of sockets 84. The sub-separator 80 can be attached to the mouth frame 76 by inserting each plug 82 into the socket 84.

[0037] The main separator 78 divides the opening 86 into four zones. Specifically, the main separator 78 divides the opening 86 into a first zone Z1, a second zone Z2, a third zone Z3, and a fourth zone Z4. The sub-separator 80 divides the fourth zone Z4 into two small zones. Specifically, the sub-separator 80 divides the fourth zone Z4 into a first small zone Z41 and a second small zone Z42. These small zones are aligned in the front-rear direction Y.

[0038] By removing the plug 82 from the socket 84, the sub-separator 80 can be removed from the mouth frame 76. With this golf bag, too, it is easy to transition from an attached state to an detached state, and also easy to transition from an detached state to an attached state. In the attached state, multiple golf clubs are neatly stored in the golf bag. In the detached state, a sub-bag 2 (see FIG. 1) can be stored in the fourth zone Z4.

[0039] [Fourth embodiment] Fig. 15 shows a mouth frame 88 of a golf bag according to yet another embodiment. Fig. 15 also shows a main separator 90 and a sub-separator 92. Although not shown, this golf bag has a body, a bottom, a handle, a pocket, etc., similar to the golf bag shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

[0040] The mouth frame 88 has three plugs 94. The main separator 90 is fixed to the mouth frame 88 as a whole. The main separator 90 cannot be easily removed from the mouth frame 88. The main separator 90 has a first element 901 and a pair of second elements 902. The first element 901 has a hole 96. The sub-separator 92 has a boss 98 and three sockets 100. The sub-separator 92 can be attached to the mouth frame 88 by inserting the boss 98 into the hole 96 and the plug 94 into the socket 100.

[0041] The main separator 90 divides the opening 102 into four zones. Specifically, the main separator 90 divides the opening 102 into a first zone Z1, a second zone Z2, a third zone Z3, and a fourth zone Z4. The sub-separator 92 divides the fourth zone Z4 into four small zones. Specifically, the sub-separator 92 divides the fourth zone Z4 into a first small zone Z41, a second small zone Z42, a third small zone Z43, and a fourth small zone Z44.

[0042] The sub-separator 92 can be removed from the mouth frame 88 by removing the boss 98 from the hole 96 and removing the plug 94 from the socket 100. This golf bag can also be easily shifted from the attached state to the detached state, and also easily shifted from the detached state to the attached state. In the attached state, multiple golf clubs are stored in the golf bag in an orderly manner. In the detached state, a sub-bag 2 (see FIG. 1) can be stored in the fourth zone Z4.

[0043] [Fifth embodiment] FIG. 16 shows a mouth frame 104 of a golf bag according to yet another embodiment. FIG. 16 also shows a main separator 106 and a sub-separator 108. The main separator 106 divides the opening 110 of the mouth frame 104 into four zones. Specifically, the main separator 106 divides the opening 110 into a first zone Z1, a second zone Z2, a third zone Z3, and a fourth zone Z4. The sub-separator 108 divides the fourth zone Z4 into three small zones. Specifically, the sub-separator 108 divides the fourth zone Z4 into a first small zone Z41, a second small zone Z42, and a third small zone Z43. Although not shown, this golf bag has a body, a bottom, a handle, a pocket, etc., similar to the golf bag shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0044] 17 shows the sub-separator 108. The sub-separator 108 has a first element 1081 and a second element 1082. The second element 1082 extends from the first element 1081. The first element 1081 has a boss 112. The second element 1082 has a boss 114. The boss 114 has a shaft 116 and a flange 118. Except for the boss 114, the structure of the sub-separator 108 is the same as that of the sub-separator 36 shown in FIG. 5.

[0045] The sub-separator 108 can be removed from the mouth frame 104. The mouth frame 104 with the sub-separator 108 removed is shown in Figures 18 and 19. As shown in Figure 19(b), the mouth frame 104 has an inner plate 120 and an outer plate 122. The mouth frame 104 has a hole 124. This hole 124 passes through the inner plate 120. Except for the fact that it has this hole 124, the structure of the mouth frame 104 is the same as that of the mouth frame 10 shown in Figure 6.

[0046] 19(a), the hole 124 has a wide portion 126 and a narrow portion 128. The narrow portion 128 is continuous with the wide portion 126. The width of the wide portion 126 is greater than the width of the narrow portion 128.

[0047] In FIG. 16, the boss 114 is fitted into the hole 124. The procedure for fitting the hole 124 into the boss 114 is shown in FIG. 20. In this procedure, the second element 1082 first moves in the direction indicated by the arrow A1 in FIG. 20(a). This movement causes the flange 118 to pass through the wide portion 126. The boss 114 after passing is shown in FIG. 20(b). In FIG. 20(b), the shaft 116 passes through the wide portion 126. Next, the second element 1082 moves in the direction indicated by the arrow A2 in FIG. 20(b). The boss 114 after the movement is shown in FIG. 20(c). In FIG. 20(c), the shaft 116 passes through the narrow portion 128.

[0048] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXI-XXI in FIG. 20(c). In FIG. 21, arrow W1 indicates the width of the wide portion 126, and arrow W2 indicates the width of the narrow portion 128. Arrow D1 indicates the diameter of the flange 118. Diameter D1 is smaller than width W1. Therefore, as described above, the flange 118 can pass through the wide portion 126. Diameter D1 is larger than width W2. Therefore, the flange 118 cannot pass through the narrow portion 128. Even if a force is applied to the second element 1082 in the left direction in FIG. 20(c), the flange 118 is engaged with the inner plate 120, so the second element 1082 cannot move. The flange 118 prevents the boss 114 from coming off the hole 124.

[0049] 21, the arrow D2 represents the diameter of the shaft 116. In this embodiment, the diameter D2 is smaller than the width W2 of the narrow portion 128. Therefore, the shaft 116 can easily move in the narrow portion 128.

[0050] The diameter D2 may be larger than the width W2. The shaft 116 having the diameter D2 larger than the width W2 is press-fitted into the narrow width portion 128. This press-fitting stably fixes the sub-separator 108 to the mouth frame 104. From the viewpoint of ease of press-fitting, it is preferable that the shaft 116 is made of an elastic material. The edge of the narrow width portion 128 of the inner plate 120 may be made of an elastic material. Examples of the elastic material include a resin composition and a cross-linked rubber.

[0051] This mouth frame 104 does not have a plug 52 (see FIG. 6). In this golf bag, the plug 52 does not hinder smooth insertion and removal of the sub-bag into the fourth zone. In this golf bag, the plug 52 does not cause damage to the sub-bag. In this golf bag, the plug 52 does not cause damage to the sub-bag.

[0052] The shape of the boss 112 of the first element 1081 may be the same as that of the boss 114 of the second element 1082 .

[0053] [Sixth embodiment] 22 and 23 show a sub-separator 130 of a golf bag according to still another embodiment. Although not shown, this golf bag has a body, a bottom, a handle, a pocket, a mouth frame, a main separator, etc., similar to the golf bag shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0054] The sub-separator 130 has a first element 1301 and a second element 1302. The second element 1302 extends from the first element 1301. The first element 1301 has a boss 132. The second element 1302 has a boss 134. The boss 134 has a shaft 136 and a flange 138. Except for the boss 134, the structure of the sub-separator 130 is the same as that of the sub-separator 36 shown in FIG. 5.

[0055] As shown in Fig. 23, in this embodiment, the flange 138 has an elliptical shape. The direction of the major axis of this ellipse coincides with the up-down direction in Fig. 23. In Fig. 23, an arrow L1 indicates the length of the flange 138 protruding downward from the shaft 136, and an arrow L2 indicates the length of the flange 138 protruding left-right from the shaft 136. The length L1 is greater than the length L2. Since the length L1 is greater, the vicinity of the lower end 140 of the flange 138 sufficiently prevents the boss 134 from coming out of the hole. From this viewpoint, the length L1 is preferably equal to or greater than 1.0 mm, more preferably equal to or greater than 2.0 mm, and particularly preferably equal to or greater than 2.5 mm.

[0056] A force in the left-right direction is applied to the second element 1302 due to a collision with a golf club. Since the length L2 is small, even if a force is applied to the second element 1302, damage to the inner plate and the boss 134 is unlikely to occur. From this viewpoint, the length L2 is preferably equal to or less than 5.0 mm, more preferably equal to or less than 3.0 mm, and particularly preferably equal to or less than 1.0 mm. The length L2 may be zero.

[0057] The difference in length (L1-L2) is preferably 0.5 mm or more, more preferably 1.0 mm or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 mm or more. The difference (L1-L2) is preferably 30 mm or less, more preferably 20 mm or less, and particularly preferably 15 mm or less.

[0058] Flange 138 may have a shape other than elliptical. Various shapes may be employed for flange 138 in which length L1 is greater than length L2.

[0059] The shape of the boss 132 of the first element 1301 may be the same as that of the boss 134 of the second element 1302 .

[0060] [Seventh embodiment] Fig. 24 shows a portion of a mouth frame 142 of a golf bag according to still another embodiment. Although not shown, this golf bag has a body, a bottom, a handle, a pocket, a main separator, a sub-separator, etc., similar to the golf bag shown in Figs. 16-19.

[0061] The mouth frame 142 has a cover 144. As shown in FIG. 24(b), this cover 144 covers the inner plate 146. The cover 144 also covers a part of the outer plate 148. The cover 144 has an opening 150. A boss of a sub-separator (first element or second element) can fit into a hole 152 through this opening 150. In this embodiment, the material of the cover 144 is air mesh. This cover 144 has excellent cushioning properties. A material with excellent cushioning properties other than air mesh can be used for the cover 144.

[0062] 24(a), the contour of hole 152 is within the contour of opening 150 (an oval in this example). In other words, cover 144 does not overlap hole 152. With this mouth frame 142, cover 144 does not interfere with attachment of the sub-separator to mouth frame 142. Furthermore, with this mouth frame 142, cover 144 is less likely to be damaged even if the sub-separator is repeatedly attached and detached.

[0063] 24(a), arrow L3 indicates the distance between the edge of hole 152 and the edge of opening 150. From the standpoint of preventing cover 144 from being damaged, distance L3 is preferably equal to or greater than 2.0 mm, more preferably equal to or greater than 3.0 mm, and particularly preferably equal to or greater than 3.5 mm.

[0064] 24(a), the cover 144 has an embroidered zone 154 near the edge of the opening 150. The embroidered zone 154 can prevent damage near the edge of the opening 150.

[0065] [Eighth embodiment] Fig. 25 shows a portion of a mouth frame 156 of a golf bag according to yet another embodiment. Although not shown, this golf bag has a body, a bottom, a handle, a pocket, a main separator, a sub-separator, etc., similar to the golf bag shown in Figs. 16-19.

[0066] The mouth frame 156 has a first cover 158 and a second cover 160. As shown in FIG. 25(b), the first cover 158 covers the inner plate 162. The first cover 158 also covers a part of the outer plate 164. The second cover 160 covers the inner plate 162. The second cover 160 has an opening 166. Through this opening 166, a boss of the sub-separator (the first element or the second element) can be fitted into the hole 168. In this embodiment, the material of the first cover 158 is air mesh. This first cover 158 has excellent cushioning properties. The material of the second cover 160 is weaving tape. This second cover 160 has excellent abrasion resistance. Various materials other than weaving tape can be used for the second cover 160.

[0067] 25(a), the contour of hole 168 is within the contour of opening 166 (an oval in this example). In other words, second cover 160 does not overlap hole 168. With this mouth frame 156, second cover 160 does not interfere with attachment of the sub-separator to mouth frame 156. Furthermore, with this mouth frame 156, second cover 160 is less likely to be damaged even if the sub-separator is repeatedly attached and detached.

[0068] 25(a), arrow L4 indicates the distance between the edge of hole 168 and the edge of opening 166. From the standpoint of preventing second cover 160 from being damaged, distance L3 is preferably equal to or greater than 2.0 mm, more preferably equal to or greater than 3.0 mm, and particularly preferably equal to or greater than 3.5 mm.

[0069] 25(a), the second cover 160 has an embroidery zone 170 near the edge of the opening 166. The embroidery zone 170 can suppress damage near the edge of the opening 166.

[0070] [Ninth embodiment] A golf bag according to still another embodiment is shown in Figures 26 and 27. A sub-separator 172 is shown in Figure 26, and a part of a mouth frame 174 is shown in Figure 27. This golf bag has a body, a bottom, a handle, a pocket, a main separator, etc., similar to the golf bag shown in Figures 1 and 2.

[0071] 26 , the sub-separator 172 has a first element 1721 and a second element 1722. The second element 1722 extends from the first element 1721. The first element 1721 has a boss 175. The second element 1722 has a boss 176.

[0072] As shown in Fig. 27, the mouth frame 174 has an inner plate 178 and an outer plate 180. The mouth frame 174 has a hole 182 and a recess 184. This hole 182 passes through the inner plate 178. The recess 184 is formed in the inner plate 178. In Fig. 27(a), i.e., in a front view, the recess 184 is continuous with the hole 182. Except for the hole 182 and the recess 184, the structure of the mouth frame 174 is the same as that of the mouth frame 10 shown in Fig. 6.

[0073] FIG. 28 shows the procedure for fitting the boss 176 into the hole 182. In this procedure, the second element 1722 first moves in the direction indicated by the arrow A1 in FIG. 28(a). This movement causes the boss 176 to abut against the recess 184, as shown in FIG. 28(b). Next, the second element 1722 moves in the direction indicated by the arrow A2 in FIG. 28(b). This movement is achieved while the recess 184 guides the boss 176. The boss 176 after the movement is shown in FIG. 28(c). In FIG. 28(c), the boss 176 passes through the hole 182.

[0074] The mouth frame 174 may have a recess for guiding the boss 175 (see FIG. 26) of the first element 1721 .

[0075] [Other embodiments] Various engagement means may be used to attach the sub-separator to the mouth frame. Various interlocking between a concave portion and a convex portion may be used as the engagement means. Specific examples of a concave portion include a hole, a socket, a groove, etc. Specific examples of a convex portion include a boss, a plug, a ridge, etc. The mouth frame may have a concave portion and the separator may have a convex portion. The mouth frame may have a convex portion and the separator may have a concave portion.

[0076] The golf bag may have a main separator and two or more sub-separators. The golf bag may have a separator that can be removed in its entirety from the mouth frame.

[0077] [Disclosure items] Each of the following sections discloses a preferred embodiment.

[0078] [Item 1] A cylindrical body having a lower opening and an upper opening; The bottom that closes the lower opening, a mouth frame located at the upper opening and having an opening; a main separator fixed to the mouth frame and dividing the opening into a plurality of zones; and A sub-separator that can be attached to and detached from the mouth frame. Equipped with A golf bag in which the sub-separator is attached to the mouth frame to divide one zone into a plurality of small zones.

[0079] [Item 2] 2. The golf bag according to item 1, wherein the diameter of the largest circle that can be drawn within the contour of the zone in which the sub-separator exists is 80 mm or more.

[0080] [Item 3] 3. The golf bag according to item 1 or 2, wherein the number of the small zones is two.

[0081] [Item 4] 4. The golf bag according to item 3, wherein the small zones are aligned along the left-right direction of the golf bag.

[0082] [Item 5] 4. The golf bag according to item 3, wherein the small zones are aligned along the front-to-rear direction of the golf bag.

[0083] [Item 6] 3. The golf bag according to item 1 or 2, wherein the number of the small zones is 3 or 4.

[0084] [Item 7] The mouth frame has a hole, 7. The golf bag according to any one of items 1 to 6, wherein the sub-separator has a boss that fits into the hole.

[0085] [Item 8] The hole has a wide portion and a narrow portion continuous with the wide portion, The boss has a shaft and a flange continuous with the shaft, 8. The golf bag according to claim 7, wherein the flange has a size that can pass through the wide portion and cannot pass through the narrow portion.

[0086] [Item 9] 9. The golf bag according to item 8, wherein the left-right size of the axis is greater than the width of the narrow portion.

[0087] [Item 10] 10. The golf bag according to claim 9, wherein the shaft is formed from an elastic material.

[0088] [Item 11] 11. The golf bag according to item 9 or 10, wherein an edge of the narrow width portion of the mouth frame is formed from an elastic material.

[0089] [Item 12] 12. The golf bag according to any one of items 8 to 11, wherein the length of the flange protruding downward from the axis is greater than the length of the flange protruding left and right from the axis.

[0090] [Item 13] The device further includes a cover for covering an inner peripheral surface of the mouth frame, the cover has an opening; 13. The golf bag according to any one of items 7 to 12, wherein the boss can be fitted into the hole through the opening.

[0091] [Item 14] Item 14. The golf bag of item 13, wherein the cover does not overlap the hole.

[0092] [Item 15] 15. The golf bag according to any one of items 7 to 14, wherein the opening frame has a recess that is continuous with the hole and can guide the boss into the hole.

[0093] [Item 16] the sub-separator has a socket; 8. The golf bag according to any one of items 1 to 7, wherein the mouth frame has a plug that fits into the socket.

[0094] [Item 17] 9. The golf bag according to any one of items 1 to 8, wherein the sub-separator is elastic.

[0095] [Item 18] 18. The golf bag according to any one of items 1 to 17, further comprising a magnet capable of attaching the sub-separator, when removed from the mouth frame, to a location other than the sub-separator.

[0096] [Item 19] (1) Golf bags and (2) Sub-bag A set comprising: The golf bag (1) is A cylindrical body having a lower opening and an upper opening; The bottom that closes the lower opening, a mouth frame located at the upper opening and having an opening; a main separator fixed to the mouth frame and dividing the opening into a plurality of zones; and A sub-separator that can be attached to and detached from the mouth frame. It has When attached to the mouth frame, the sub-separator divides one zone into a plurality of small zones, The set includes a sub-bag (2) that can be housed in the golf bag (1) when the sub-separator is removed from the mouth frame.

[0097] [Item 20] A cylindrical body having a lower opening and an upper opening; The bottom that closes the lower opening, a mouth frame located at the upper opening and having an opening; and A separator that can be attached to and detached from the mouth frame. Equipped with The golf bag, wherein the separator is attached to the mouth frame to divide the opening into a plurality of zones. [Industrial Applicability]

[0098] The golf bag described above is suitable for playing a round at a golf course, practicing at a driving range, and the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0099] 4. Golf bag 6. Body 8. Bottom 10... Mouth frame 32...Aperture 34 Main separator 36...Sub-separator 42. Boss 44···Socket 46 Inner plate 48...Outer plate 50···Hall 52...Plug 56 Shaft 58...Maximum circle 60··· Mouth frame 62 Main separator 64...Sub-separator 66...Plug 68···Hole 70. Boss 72...Socket 74...Aperture 76···Mouth frame 78 Main separator 80...Sub-separator 82...Plug 84...Socket 86...Aperture 88···Mouth frame 90 Main separator 92 Sub-separator 94...Plug 96···Hall 98. Boss 100···Socket 102...Aperture 104···Mouth frame 106 Main separator 108...Sub-separator 110...Aperture 112... Boss 114: Boss 116... Axis 118···Flange 120...Inner plate 122...Outer plate 124···Hall 126... Wide section 128...Narrow part 130 Sub-separator 132 Boss 134... Boss 136... axis 138···Flange 140...lower end 142··Mouth frame 144···Cover 146...Inner plate 148...Outer plate 150...Aperture 152 Hall 154···Embroidery Zone 156···Mouth frame 158···First cover 160···Second cover 162 Inner plate 164...Outer plate 166...Aperture 168··Hall 170···Embroidery Zone 172 Sub-separator 174···Mouth frame 175 Boss 176 Boss 178...Inner plate 180...Outer plate 182 Hall 184... Hollow

Claims

1. A cylindrical body having a lower opening and an upper opening; The bottom that closes the lower opening, a mouth frame located at the upper opening and having an opening; a main separator fixed to the mouth frame and dividing the opening into a plurality of zones; and A sub-separator that can be attached to and detached from the mouth frame. Equipped with A golf bag in which the sub-separator is attached to the mouth frame to divide one zone into a plurality of small zones.

2. 2. The golf bag of claim 1, wherein the diameter of the largest circle that can be drawn within the contour of the zone in which the sub-separator is present is greater than or equal to 80 mm.

3. 3. The golf bag of claim 1, wherein the number of small zones is two.

4. 4. The golf bag of claim 3, wherein the small zones are aligned along the left-right direction of the golf bag.

5. 4. The golf bag of claim 3, wherein the small zones are aligned along the front-to-rear direction of the golf bag.

6. 3. The golf bag according to claim 1, wherein the number of said small zones is three or four.

7. The mouth frame has a hole, 3. The golf bag of claim 1, wherein the sub-separator has a boss that fits into the hole.

8. The hole has a wide portion and a narrow portion continuous with the wide portion, The boss has a shaft and a flange continuous with the shaft, 8. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the flange has a size that allows it to pass through the wide portion but not through the narrow portion.

9. 9. The golf bag according to claim 8, wherein the left-right size of the shaft is greater than the width of the narrow portion.

10. 10. The golf bag of claim 9, wherein the shaft is formed from a resilient material.

11. 10. The golf bag according to claim 9, wherein an edge of the narrow portion of the mouth frame is formed from an elastic material.

12. 9. The golf bag of claim 8, wherein the flange extends downward from the shaft greater than the flange extends laterally from the shaft.

13. The device further includes a cover for covering an inner peripheral surface of the mouth frame, the cover has an opening; 8. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the boss can fit into the hole through the opening.

14. 14. The golf bag of claim 13, wherein the cover does not overlap the hole.

15. 8. The golf bag according to claim 7, wherein the opening frame has a recess that is continuous with the hole and can guide the boss into the hole.

16. the sub-separator has a socket; 3. The golf bag according to claim 1, wherein the opening portion has a plug that fits into the socket.

17. 3. The golf bag according to claim 1, wherein the sub-separator is elastic.

18. 3. The golf bag according to claim 1, further comprising a magnet for attaching the sub-separator, when removed from the mouth frame, to a location other than the sub-separator.

19. (1) Golf bags and (2) Sub-bag A set comprising: The golf bag (1), A cylindrical body having a lower opening and an upper opening; The bottom that closes the lower opening, a mouth frame located at the upper opening and having an opening; a main separator fixed to the mouth frame and dividing the opening into a plurality of zones; and A sub-separator that can be attached to and detached from the mouth frame. It has When attached to the mouth frame, the sub-separator divides one zone into a plurality of small zones, The set includes a sub-bag (2) that can be housed in the golf bag (1) when the sub-separator is removed from the mouth frame.

20. A cylindrical body having a lower opening and an upper opening; The bottom that closes the lower opening, a mouth frame located at the upper opening and having an opening; and A separator that can be attached to and detached from the mouth frame. Equipped with The golf bag, wherein the separator is attached to the mouth frame to divide the opening into a plurality of zones.

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