Golf tool

Abstract

To provide a golf tool easy to use while being multi-functional and compact, and having high durability.SOLUTION: A golf tool includes: a body part having a space in the inside, and having a flat grip part and an extension part extending outward in a surface direction of the grip part; a fork part stored inside the body part, rotating around a rotary shaft disposed in the body part, and provided so that a tip can project in an extension direction of the extension part; a cleaner part provided so as to be overlapped on the grip part in a thickness direction orthogonal to the surface direction; and a marker storage part provided so as to be overlapped on the grip part in the thickness direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a golf tool, and more particularly to a golf tool having functions of a golf ball marker, a fork for repairing a divot, and a cleaner for a golf ball.

Background Art

[0002] In the game of golf, various operations are performed on the green, such as placing a marker at the position of the golf ball, repairing a divot, and wiping off dirt attached to the surface of the ball. Since different tools are used for each of these series of operations, it is inconvenient to prepare and carry the tools separately.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a multi-functional golf tool. This multi-functional golf tool can have a configuration including a retractable divot fork, a ball marker, a level, a cleaning pad, a nylon brush, a stroke counter, or any combination thereof.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses a wristband-type ball marker and golf ball cleaner with a green fork, which is characterized in that a golfer can wear it on the arm without hindering the play, can easily and quickly wipe off dirt sequentially attached by marking the golf ball during the play, and can perform a series of operations including divot repair by incorporating a green fork.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, since a tool that combines multiple functions tends to be large, it is necessary to devise a way to make it as compact as possible so that it is not inconvenient to carry around. On the other hand, packing multiple functions into a compact space may lead to a decrease in the usability of each tool and a decrease in durability.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a golf tool that is multifunctional, compact, easy to use, and highly durable.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] To solve the above problems, one aspect of the present invention is a golf tool comprising: a main body portion having a flat grip portion with a space inside and an extension portion extending outward in the plane direction of the grip portion; a fork portion housed inside the main body portion and provided so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis provided in the main body portion and having a tip that can project in the extension direction of the extension portion; a cleaner portion provided so as to overlap the grip portion in the thickness direction orthogonal to the plane direction; and a marker storage portion provided so as to overlap the grip portion in the thickness direction.

[0009] According to such a configuration, a golf tool is configured in which a fork portion, a cleaner portion, and a marker storage portion are integrally aggregated in the main body portion. Further, since the cleaner portion and the marker storage portion are arranged so as to overlap the grip portion, the arrangement efficiency of a plurality of tools is increased, and a predetermined thickness is given to the grip portion, improving the ease of gripping and durability.

[0010] In the above golf tool, the cleaner portion may accommodate a wiping member for cleaning the surface of a golf ball and have a housing portion having a substantially frustum-shaped outer shape that projects in the thickness direction from one surface of the grip portion. Thereby, when the grip portion is gripped, the substantially frustum-shaped housing portion fits into the palm, making it easier to apply force.

[0011] In the above golf tool, the cleaner part has a lid part that is provided at the opening of the storage part so as to be openable and closable by a hinge, and the cleaner part may be provided so as to be rotatable about an axis intersecting the surface direction. By rotating the cleaner part, the position of the hinge and the opening direction of the lid part can be adjusted according to preference.

[0012] In the above golf tool, the cleaner part may be provided separately from the main body part and detachably attached to the grip part. Thereby, the cleaner part can be detached from and attached to the grip part for replacement.

[0013] In the above golf tool, the marker storage part may have a circular recess provided on the other surface side of the grip part and an edge part protruding from the edge of the circular recess to the other surface side. Thereby, when the grip part is held, it is easy to hold depending on the thickness of the cleaner part, and the edge part of the marker storage part on the opposite side serves as an anti-slip.

[0014] In the above golf tool, the cleaner part houses a wiping member for cleaning the surface of the golf ball and has a storage part with a substantially frustum-shaped outer shape protruding in the thickness direction from one surface of the grip part. The marker storage part may be provided on the other surface side of the grip part and have a circular recess provided concentrically with the storage part in the thickness direction and an edge part protruding from the edge of the circular recess to the other surface side. Thereby, when the grip part is held, the substantially frustum-shaped storage part fits into the palm and is easy to hold, and the edge part of the marker storage part on the opposite side serves as an anti-slip.

[0015] In the above golf tool, it is preferable that the bottom surface of the circular recess has an annular region along the periphery of the bottom surface, and the annular bottom surface which is the bottom surface in the annular region has a tapered shape in which the depth becomes deeper from the center of the bottom surface toward the periphery. Thereby, when taking out the marker stored in the marker storage part, by pressing the edge of the marker, due to the tapered shape of the annular bottom surface, the side opposite to the side where the marker is pressed floats up and can be easily taken out.

Advantages of the Invention

[0016] According to the present invention, it becomes possible to provide a golf tool that is multifunctional, compact, easy to use, and highly durable.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the members once described will be omitted as appropriate.

[0019] (Overall Configuration of Golf Tool) FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the golf tool according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the state in which the fork portion of the golf tool according to the present embodiment is extended. FIGS. 3(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the golf tool according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3(a) shows a cross-sectional view in a state where the fork portion is housed, and FIG. 3(b) shows a cross-sectional view in a state where the fork portion is extended.

[0020] The golf tool 1 according to the present embodiment is a multi-functional golf tool that integrates the functions of a golf fork, a marker, and a ball cleaner. The golf tool 1 includes a main body portion 10, a fork portion 20, a cleaner portion 30, and a marker storage portion 40.

[0021] (Main Body Portion) The main body portion 10 has a grip portion 11 and an extension portion 12, and has a space inside. For example, the main body portion 10 is configured by overlapping a first housing 10a and a second housing 10b, and a space S is provided between the first housing 10a and the second housing 10b. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the side of the first housing 10a is the upper side (upper side), the side of the second housing 10b is the lower side (lower side), the vertical direction is the thickness direction, and the direction along the plane orthogonal to the thickness direction is the plane direction.

[0022] The grip portion 11 of the main body portion 10 is provided in a flat plate shape. For example, the grip portion 11 is provided in a shape with a rounded shape (substantially circular or substantially triangular) when viewed in the thickness direction. The grip portion 11 is sized such that it can be easily gripped by the palm. The extension portion 12 is a portion that extends outward in the plane direction of the grip portion 11. The extension portion 12 is provided in a substantially rectangular shape having a predetermined width when viewed in the thickness direction, and is provided to extend outward from the grip portion 11.

[0023] It is preferably manufactured that the grip portion 11 and the extension portion 12 are integrally formed by the shapes of the first housing 10a and the second housing 10b. The first housing 10a and the second housing 10b are formed, for example, by cutting aluminum, but the material and processing method are not limited.

[0024] When viewed in the thickness direction, the size of the extension portion 12 is smaller (narrower in width) than the size of the grip portion 11. Also, a smooth curved surface portion (concave curved surface portion 11a) is provided on the line connecting the grip portion 11 and the extension portion 12. This concave curved surface portion 11a serves as a catch for the fingers when gripping the grip portion 11.

[0025] The fork portion 20 is housed in the internal space S of the main body portion 10 and is provided so as to rotate about the rotation axis AX1 provided in the main body portion 10 and project the tip in the extending direction of the extension portion 12. For example, the fork portion 20 is biased in the rotational direction of extension by a coil spring. A button 13 is provided below the extension portion 12. When the fork portion 20 is rotated in the direction opposite to the rotational direction of extension against the biasing force of the coil spring and housed in the space S of the main body portion 10, the fork portion 20 and the button 13 engage at a predetermined position. Thereby, the fork portion 20 is maintained in a state of being housed in the space S of the main body portion 10.

[0026] (Fork portion) The fork portion 20 has, for example, a bifurcated comb blade. For the fork portion 20, in order to obtain sufficient strength and a rust prevention effect, for example, stainless steel is used. When the button 13 is pressed with the fork portion 20 housed in the space S of the main body portion 10, the engagement between the button 13 and the fork portion 20 is disengaged, and the fork portion 20 rotates about the rotation axis AX1 by the biasing force of the coil spring and protrudes from the main body portion 10. The fork portion 20 rotates to a position where the tip faces in the extending direction of the extending portion 12 and engages with the button 13 again at this position. As a result, the fork portion 20 is fixed in the protruding state.

[0027] To retract the protruding fork portion 20, the button 13 is pressed to disengage the engagement with the fork portion 20, and the fork portion 20 is rotated by hand. Once the fork portion 20 starts to rotate, the pressing of the button 13 may be released. When the fork portion 20 is housed in the main body portion 10, the button 13 engages with the fork portion 20 again, and the housed state of the fork portion 20 is maintained.

[0028] In the extension of the fork portion 20 by the biasing force of the coil spring, an adjustment member for adjusting the rotation speed of the fork portion 20 during extension may be provided. As the adjustment member, for example, a bush that provides sliding resistance between the fork portion 20 and a shaft member along the rotation axis AX1 of the fork portion 20 may be inserted, or a spring that biases the fork portion 20 in the opening direction and a spring that biases it in the closing direction may be provided, and the rotation speed may be adjusted by the balance of the biasing forces of these springs.

[0029] Also, when the fork portion 20 rotates and extends from the main body portion 10, a member (such as a plunger) that contacts the fork portion 20 may be provided on the way of the rotation orbit of the fork portion 20, and a mechanism may be provided to temporarily stop the opening operation of the fork portion 20 at the position where it contacts this member and resume the opening operation of the fork portion 20 by getting over this member. By these members, it is possible to prevent the fork portion 20 from protruding too forcefully.

[0030] Alternatively, an urging force in the opening direction may not be applied to the fork portion 20, and a sliding resistance may be provided to the rotation of the fork portion 20 so that it can be manually opened and closed. Further, the fork portion 20 may be provided so as to be retractable by a transmission mechanism such as a link or a gear incorporated in the main body portion 10.

[0031] (Cleaner portion) FIG. 4 is a perspective view for explaining the cleaner portion. The cleaner portion 30 is provided on one side (for example, the upper side) of the grip portion 11 in the main body portion 10. The cleaner portion 30 is provided so as to overlap the grip portion 11 in the thickness direction. The cleaner portion 30 has a housing portion 31 having a substantially frustum - shaped outer shape. The outer size of the housing portion 31 in the thickness direction is slightly smaller than the outer size of the grip portion 11, so that the housing portion 31 does not protrude outward beyond the grip portion 11.

[0032] On the other hand, the housing portion 31 is provided so as to protrude in the thickness direction from one surface (the upper surface) of the grip portion 11. By the housing portion 31 protruding from the upper surface of the grip portion 11, an appropriate thickness can be obtained when the grip portion 11 is held by hand, and the ease of gripping is improved. Further, since the housing portion 31 protruding above the grip portion 11 is provided in a substantially frustum - shape, when the grip portion 11 is gripped, the substantially frustum - shaped housing portion 31 fits the shape of the palm being gripped, making it easier to apply force.

[0033] Inside the housing portion 31, a wiping member 35 for cleaning the surface of the golf ball is accommodated. For the wiping member 35, for example, a sponge containing moisture is used. Note that the wiping member 35 is not limited to a sponge, and other members such as a felt material, a brush, and a paper material may also be used.

[0034] A lid portion 32 is provided at the circular opening of the accommodating portion 31. The lid portion 32 is provided so as to be openable and closable, for example, by a hinge 33 provided at the edge of the opening of the accommodating portion 31. A hook 34 for closing the lid portion 32 is provided on the side of the opening of the accommodating portion 31 opposite to the hinge 33. The lid portion 32 is biased in the opening direction by a spring, and by an operation of removing the hook 34 (so-called one-push operation), the lid portion 32 can be automatically opened by utilizing the biasing force of the spring. On the other hand, when the opened lid portion 32 is closed and the edge portion of the lid portion 32 gets over the hook 34, the hook 34 catches and the closed state of the lid portion 32 is maintained.

[0035] FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view for explaining the cleaner portion. The inner bottom surface 31a of the accommodating portion 31 in the cleaner portion 30 is preferably provided in a spherical concave shape. Thereby, when the golf ball is pressed against the wiping member 35 for cleaning, the spherical concave shape of the bottom surface 31a conforms to the shape of the golf ball and can be effectively pressed. Further, since the bottom surface 31a is in a spherical concave shape, while ensuring a sufficient depth of depression of the golf ball, the wall thickness of the frame portion 31b outside the bottom surface 31a of the accommodating portion 31 can be ensured, and the mechanical strength of the accommodating portion 31 can be increased.

[0036] Also, the lowest position P1 on the bottom surface 31a of the accommodating portion 31 is lower than the upper surface position P2 of the main body portion 10 (the upper surface position of the first housing 10a). By making the bottom surface 31a in a spherical concave shape, even if the central portion of the bottom surface of the accommodating portion 31 is lowered, the wall thickness of the frame portion 31b can be left. For this reason, the position of the accommodating portion 31 can be lowered to a position where the lowest position P1 of the bottom surface 31a is lower than the upper surface position P2 of the main body portion 10, and even if the cleaner portion 30 is provided on the gripping portion 11, an increase in the overall thickness can be suppressed.

[0037] The cleaner unit 30 may be provided integrally with the main body unit 10, or may be provided separately from the main body unit 10 and detachably attached to the grip portion 11. The cleaner unit 30 is formed of, for example, aluminum. The cleaner unit 30 may be formed of resin. By providing the cleaner unit 30 separately from the main body unit 10, the component shape of the main body unit 10 is simplified and manufacturing becomes easier. Also, since the cleaner unit 30 is separate from the main body unit 10, the cleaner unit 30 can be detached from the grip portion 11 and replaced.

[0038] The cleaner unit 30 may be detachably attached to the grip portion 11 by fitting or screwing. By providing the cleaner unit 30 detachably, for example, it is possible to replace it with a cleaner unit 30 or a lid portion 32 of a different color or material, or replace it with a lid portion 32 with a pattern or name on its surface, and enjoy the combination of the main body unit 10 and the cleaner unit 30.

[0039] Also, the cleaner unit 30 may be provided rotatably about a rotation axis AX2 (the rotation axis AX2 does not necessarily need to be orthogonal to the surface direction) that intersects the surface direction of the grip portion 11. In the present embodiment, a base plate 36 is attached to the lower side of the housing portion 31. An opening 10h is provided in the first housing 10a, and a flange portion 36a of the base plate 36 slidably engages with the edge of the opening 10h. Thereby, the cleaner unit 30 is provided slidably rotatably about the rotation axis AX2 within the opening 10h of the first housing 10a.

[0040] When the cleaner unit 30 is provided rotatably about the rotation axis AX2, the position of the hinge 33 and the opening direction of the lid portion 32 can be adjusted according to the user's preference or the direction that is easier to open with either the left or right hand (the hand used or the dominant hand, etc.). Also, a transmission mechanism such as a link or a gear may be provided between the rotatable cleaner unit 30 and the fork portion 20 so that the fork portion 20 can be extended and retracted by the rotation of the cleaner unit 30.

[0041] (Marker portion) FIG. 6 is a perspective view for explaining the marker storage part. The marker storage part 40 is provided so as to overlap with the grip part 11 when viewed in the thickness direction. In the present embodiment, the marker storage part 40 is provided on the other surface (lower surface) of the grip part 11. The marker storage part 40 has, for example, a circular recess 41 provided on the other surface (lower surface) of the grip part 11, and an edge part 42 protruding downward from the edge of the circular recess 41. A fixing member 43 for fixing the marker M is provided at the center of the circular recess 41. Examples of the fixing member 43 include a magnet, a peelable adhesive (such as an adhesive gel), a hook-and-loop fastener, and a suction cup, but it is not limited as long as it can detachably fix the marker M.

[0042] Since a coin-type marker M is often used, the marker M is stored inside the circular recess 41 and fixed with a fixing member 43 such as a magnet. Markers M smaller than the diameter of the circular recess 41 can accommodate various sizes, but by providing circular recesses 41 with different diameters on the concentric circles, it becomes easier to store markers M of different sizes at determined positions (it can be stored with less displacement).

[0043] By providing the edge part 42 protruding downward from the edge of the circular recess 41, this edge part 42 serves as an anti-slip when the grip part 11 is gripped. That is, by protruding the edge part 42 downward from the lower surface of the second housing 10b, when the grip part 11 is gripped by hand, for example, a finger catches on the edge part 42 and functions as an anti-slip.

[0044] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the bottom surface 41a of the circular recess 41 in the marker storage portion 40 has an annular region R along the periphery of the bottom surface. The annular bottom surface Ra, which is the bottom surface in the annular region R, has a tapered shape that becomes deeper from the center of the bottom surface 41a toward the periphery. When circular recesses 41 with different diameters are provided on concentric circles, it is preferable to provide the annular bottom surface Ra with the above-described tapered shape for each circular recess 41. Thereby, when taking out the marker M stored in the marker storage portion 40, by pushing the edge of the marker M, due to the tapered shape of the annular bottom surface Ra, the side opposite to the side where the marker M is pushed floats up, and the marker M can be easily taken out from the circular recess 41.

[0045] FIGS. 7(a) to (c) are cross-sectional views illustrating how to take out the marker. Note that in FIGS. 7(a) to (c), cross-sectional views with the marker storage portion 40 facing upward are shown. As shown in FIG. 7(a), with the marker M stored in the circular recess 41 of the marker storage portion 40, as shown in FIG. 7(b), one end of the marker M is pushed. Thereby, the marker M inclines along the annular bottom surface Ra provided in a tapered shape, and the side opposite to the pushed side (the other end) floats up. Next, with the other end of the marker M floating up, the marker M is slid in the direction of the floating side. The marker M slides obliquely upward while remaining in a floating state along the annular bottom surface Ra, easily crosses over the edge portion 42, and is taken out of the circular recess 41. By thus taking out the marker M obliquely from the circular recess 41, it can be easily taken out.

[0046] Since the annular bottom surface Ra is provided over the entire circumferential direction (360°) of the circular recess 41, the marker M can be floated up by pushing any end of the marker M. Therefore, the user can float up the marker M without worrying about the position to push when taking out the marker M, and can slide the marker M in a preferred direction to take it out.

[0047] (Use of the fork portion) FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the fork portion. By pressing the button 13 (see Fig. 2) provided on the lower side of the extension part 12 in the main body part 10, the fork part 20 stored in the main body part 10 rotates and extends. In this state, hold the grip part 11 by hand and insert the fork part 20 into the green dip pot for repair. In the operation of inserting the fork part 20 into the green, a reaction force of the insertion force is applied from the fork part 20 toward the main body part 10. Also, in the operation of raking the lawn using the fork part 20, bending stress and torsional stress are applied from the fork part 20 to the main body part 10. These forces will be applied to the user's hand.

[0048] If the fork part 20 has a mechanism that slides and protrudes in the extending direction, when inserting the fork part 20 into the green, etc., it will be a force to return the fork part 20 to the main body part 10 side, so a stopper mechanism is required to prevent the fork part 20 from returning. In the mechanism where the fork part 20 protrudes by rotation as in this embodiment, the force can be received by the rotation axis AX1, and the fork part 20 will not return without providing a stopper.

[0049] Also, in this embodiment, since the cleaner part 30 is provided so as to overlap in the thickness direction of the grip part 11 of the main body part 10, the accommodating part 31 of the cleaner part 30 can give an appropriate thickness to the grip part. Due to this thickness, when holding the grip part 11, it can be held so as to be wrapped by the palm. In particular, since the accommodating part 31 protruding above the grip part 11 is provided in a substantially frustum - cone shape, the accommodating part 31 fits inside the palm, making it easier to apply force. When the accommodating part 31 is in a substantially frustum - cone shape, the contact with the palm can be softened, and the discomfort when applying force and gripping is reduced.

[0050] Also, since a constricted concave curved surface part 11a is provided at the part connecting the grip part 11 and the extension part 12, a finger can be hooked on this concave curved surface part 11a, improving the ease of gripping. Furthermore, the thumb is placed on the substantially frustum - cone - shaped accommodating part 31, and the tip from the first joint (the fingertip of the thumb) is arranged to press the extension part 12 from above. The upper surface line from this accommodating part 31 to the extension part 12 coincides with the inner line of the thumb, enabling a secure grip.

[0051] Note that, by protruding the tip (bolt head or cap) 14 of the shaft bolt that becomes the rotation axis AX1 on the upper surface of the extension part 12, this tip 14 can serve as a catch for the thumb and exert an anti-slip effect. By the edge 42 (see FIG. 6) of the circular recess 41 (see FIG. 6) protruding from the lower surface of the grip part 11, the anti-slip effect can also be exerted on the lower side of the grip part 11.

[0052] (Use of the cleaner part) FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the use of the cleaner part. When it is desired to clean the surface of the golf ball G, the lid part 32 of the cleaner part 30 is opened, and the surface of the golf ball G is brought into contact with the wiping member 35 in the storage part 31. If the bottom surface 31a of the storage part 31 is spherical concave, the golf ball G can be gently pressed against the wiping member 35 and brought into contact with the wiping member 35 while rotating it in various directions. Thereby, the entire surface of the golf ball G can be evenly cleaned.

[0053] Thus, in the golf tool 1 according to the present embodiment, since the cleaner part 30 and the marker storage part 40 are arranged so as to overlap with the grip part 11, a plurality of tools can be aggregated at the part where the golf tool 1 is gripped, and the arrangement efficiency can be improved. Further, since the thicknesses of the cleaner part 30 and the marker storage part 40 are added to the grip part 11, an appropriate thickness can be given to the grip part to enhance the ease of gripping, and sufficient durability can be obtained. That is, when simply aiming for thinning, it is conceivable to make the main body part 10 thin and flat. However, if the grip part 11 is too thin or too flat, it is not only difficult to apply force when gripping, but also strength deficiency may be caused. In the golf tool 1 according to the present embodiment, in order to obtain the ease of gripping and the ease of applying force, an appropriate thickness is provided to the grip part, and the cleaner part 30 and the marker storage part 40 are arranged in that part, thereby realizing a waste-free arrangement. Furthermore, the mechanical strength is increased by the appropriate thickness, and the durability and operability can be improved.

[0054] (Appearance (Design) of Golf Tools) Figure 10 is a perspective view illustrating the appearance of the golf tool according to the present embodiment. Figure 11 is a front view illustrating the appearance of the golf tool according to the present embodiment. Figure 12 is a rear view illustrating the appearance of the golf tool according to the present embodiment. Figure 13 is a right side view illustrating the appearance of the golf tool according to the present embodiment. Figure 14 is a left side view illustrating the appearance of the golf tool according to the present embodiment. Figure 15 is a plan view illustrating the appearance of the golf tool according to the present embodiment. Figure 16 is a bottom view illustrating the appearance of the golf tool according to the present embodiment. Figure 17 is a reference perspective view illustrating the appearance of the fork portion of the golf tool according to the present embodiment protruding. Figure 18 is a reference perspective view illustrating the appearance of the lid of the cleaner portion of the golf tool according to the present embodiment opened. Figures 10 to 18 are figures created by computer graphics (CG). Also, the shading represented on the entire surface of the perspective view, front view, rear view, right side view, left side view, plan view, bottom view, and reference perspective view is all for specifying the three-dimensional shape. The golf tool 1 according to the present embodiment is a golf tool, a marker, and a golf fork with a cleaner.

[0055] As described above, according to the embodiment, it is possible to provide the golf tool 1 that is multifunctional, compact, easy to use, and highly durable.

[0056] Although the above-described embodiments and their application examples (modifications, specific examples) have been explained, the present invention is not limited to these examples. For example, although an example in which the marker storage unit 40 is provided below the grip unit 11 has been shown, it may be provided above the grip unit 11 (for example, above the lid unit 32 of the cleaner unit 30). Also, for each of the above-described embodiments or their application examples (modifications, specific examples), those in which a person skilled in the art appropriately adds, deletes, or changes the design of components, or those in which the features of each embodiment are appropriately combined, are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the gist of the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0057] 1…Golf tool 10…Main body part 10a…First housing 10b…Second housing 10h…Opening 11…Grip part 11a…Concave curved surface part 12…Extension part 13…Button 14…Tip part 20…Fork part 30…Cleaner part 31…Storage part 31a…Bottom surface 31b…Frame part 32…Lid part 33…Hinge 34…Hook 35…Wiping member 36…Base plate 36a…Flange part 40…Marker storage unit 41…Circular concave part 41a…Bottom surface 42…Edge part 43…Fixing member AX1,AX2…Rotation axis G…Golf ball M…Marker R…Annular region Ra…Annular bottom surface S…Space P1…Lowest position P2…Upper surface position

Claims

1. A main body having a space inside, a flat grip portion, and an extension portion extending outward in the plane direction of the grip portion, A fork portion that is housed inside the main body and is provided so that the tip can protrude in the extension direction of the extension portion by rotating around a rotation axis provided on the main body, A cleaner portion provided so as to overlap the grip portion in the thickness direction orthogonal to the plane direction, A marker storage portion provided so as to overlap the grip portion in the thickness direction, A golf tool comprising the same.

2. The cleaner portion, A golf tool according to claim 1, which houses a wiping member for cleaning the surface of a golf ball and has a housing portion having a substantially frustum-shaped outer shape protruding in the thickness direction from one surface of the grip portion.

3. The cleaner portion, Has a lid portion provided at the opening of the housing portion so as to be openable and closable by a hinge, The cleaner portion is rotatably provided about an axis intersecting the plane direction. A golf tool according to claim 2.

4. The cleaner portion is provided separately from the main body portion and is detachably attached to the grip portion. A golf tool according to claim 1.

5. The marker storage portion, A circular recess provided on the other surface side of the grip portion, An edge portion protruding from the edge of the circular recess to the other surface side, A golf tool according to claim 1, which has the same.

6. The cleaner portion, A wiping member for cleaning the surface of a golf ball is housed, and it has a housing portion having a substantially frustum-shaped outer shape protruding in the thickness direction from one surface of the grip portion, The marker storage portion, A circular recess provided on the other surface side of the grip portion and provided concentrically with the housing portion in the thickness direction, An edge portion protruding from the edge of the circular recess to the other surface side, A golf tool according to claim 1, which has the same.

7. The bottom surface of the circular recess has an annular region along the periphery of the bottom surface, and the annular bottom surface that is the bottom surface in the annular region has a tapered shape in which the depth increases from the center of the bottom surface toward the periphery. A golf tool according to claim 5.

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