Bunker rake

Abstract

To solve the problem that a gap between a handle part and a ground surface becomes narrow in a falling-down mount state.SOLUTION: When a bunker rake is fallen down and mounted by providing a gap holding part 3 for an intermediate part of a handle part 1 with a leveling part 2 at the end, a hand side of the handle part 1 is high, an interval between the handle part 1 and a ground surface GL is wide, which makes it possible to pick it up by hand without bending forward largely, pass a ball in the gap, spray agricultural chemicals on the grass exposed in the gap without the handle part 1 covering the grass, and work by inserting an instrument in the gap.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a bunker rake that levels sand in a bunker on a golf course. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, such bunker rakes have generally been configured with a leveling part b attached to the end of a handle part a, as shown in Figure 4 (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2), and are placed in a lying position on the fairway or rough around the perimeter of the bunker, with the leveling part b and the handle part a in contact with the ground GL. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3161959 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3104172 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with the above-mentioned conventional technology, when trying to use it, the player has to bend down very low, which is a drawback for players who suffer from back pain, forcing them into an extremely uncomfortable position.

[0005] Furthermore, because the gap between the handle a and the ground GL is narrow, the ball often stops at the bunker rake, and if the ball moves when the bunker rake is removed, the ball must be returned to its original position, which is problematic from the perspective of the recent trend of fast play.

[0006] Furthermore, when manual maintenance work such as spraying pesticides is performed during course preparation, the bunker rake is covered by the turf, so the work cannot be performed without moving the bunker rake. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In consideration of the various problems caused by the narrow gap between the handle and the ground when the bunker rake is laid down, which is based on the above-mentioned conventional technology, the present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by providing a spacing retaining section in the middle of the handle, which has a leveling section attached to the tip, so that when the bunker rake is laid down, the handle side of the handle becomes higher and the gap between the handle and the ground becomes wider. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] In short, the present invention provides a spacing retaining section in the middle of the handle, which has a leveling section attached to the tip, so that when not in use the handle is tilted upward from the tip towards the lower end, widening the gap between the handle and the ground. This means that the tool can be picked up without bending over too much, the ball can pass through the gap without hitting it and stopping, and the handle does not cover the grass, so pesticides can be sprayed on the grass exposed in the gap, or tools can be inserted into the gap to work.

[0009] Furthermore, since the spacing retaining part is detachable from the handle part, the position of the spacing retaining part can be adjusted, it can be replaced with another spacing retaining part, or it can be used for bunker rakes that do not have a spacing retaining part.Furthermore, when placing the rake on a steep slope around a deep bunker, for example, the spacing retaining part in an upright position can get in the way, but since the upper end of the spacing retaining part is attached so that the spacing retaining part can be folded down, it can be placed down without any difficulty, and the practical effects are enormous. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a bunker rake according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the bunker rake of FIG. 1 in a state where it is not in use and is laid down. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a state in which a bunker rake according to a second embodiment of the present invention is laid down and not in use. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a conventional bunker rake in a state where it is not in use and is laid down. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] In the bunker rake of the present invention, a leveling section 2 is attached to the tip of the handle section 1, and a spacing section 3 is provided in the middle section of the handle section 1, and the spacing section 3 is attached to an attachment section 4 provided on the handle section 1.When in a laid-down state, the spacing section 3 raises the handle side of the handle section 1, making it possible to widen the gap between the handle section 1 and the ground GL. [Example]

[0012] Figure 1 is an oblique view of Example 1 of the bunker rake of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a side view showing the bunker rake of Figure 1 in a laid-down state when not in use. It has a handle 1 with a leveling part 2 attached to the tip and a spacing part 3 in the middle part, and the spacing part 3 is rod-shaped and its lower end is set lower than the lower end of the leveling part 2, so that the handle 1 tilts upward from the tip to the base end (the end closest to the hand) when laid-down and not in use. [Example]

[0013] Figure 3 is a side view showing a state in which a bunker rake according to a second embodiment of the present invention is laid down when not in use. The end of the spacing retaining part 3 is attached to the middle part of the handle part 1 so that it can swing parallel to the center line of the handle part 1, making the spacing retaining part 3 layable and fixable in an upright position. It is also preferable that the angle with the handle part 1 can be adjusted continuously or in multiple steps using existing technology such as a ratchet mechanism. For example, as shown in Figure 3, a slit 5 that is a concentric arc with the swing center of the spacing retaining part 3 is formed in the mounting part 4, and a bolt 6 is threaded through the slit 5 into the spacing retaining part 3. By adjusting the angle of the spacing retaining part 3 and tightening the bolt 6, the spacing retaining part 3 can be fixed to the mounting part 4, and the angle of the spacing retaining part 3 with the handle part 1 can be adjusted continuously within a set range.

[0014] Furthermore, in the spacing retaining portion 3 of Figures 1 to 3, it is attached to an attachment portion 4 provided in the middle part of the handle portion 1 side, and in particular, the attachment portion 4 of the bunker rake of Figure 3 is detachable from the handle portion 1, making the spacing retaining portion 3 detachable from the handle portion 1, but although not shown, it may also be provided directly on the handle portion 1. Furthermore, by making the spacing retaining portion 3 detachable from the handle portion 1, the position of the spacing retaining portion 3 relative to the handle portion 1 can be adjusted, thereby making it possible to adjust the height of the handle side of the handle portion 1 in the laid-down state.

[0015] Also, the length of the spacing portion 3 may be made adjustable, so that the height of the handle portion 1 on the handle side in the lying down state may be adjusted.

[0016] Furthermore, when the spacing retaining portion 3 is rod-shaped as shown in Figures 1 and 2, it is preferable to provide a sticking prevention means 3a on the lower end side.The sticking prevention means 3a is a circular plate in the drawing, but is not limited to this form and can be, for example, a plurality of leg-like bodies branching from the middle part, as long as the structure prevents the lower end of the spacing retaining portion 3 from sticking deeply into the ground GL. Furthermore, although the shape of the spacing retaining portion 3 is rod-shaped in the drawing, it is not limited to such a shape; in short, it is sufficient if it can form a gap between the base end (handle end) of the handle portion 1 and the ground GL. [Explanation of symbols]

[0017] 1 Handle 2 Leveling section 3 Spacing holding part

Claims

1. A bunker rake characterized by a handle having a leveling portion attached to the tip and a spacing portion provided in the middle portion.

2. 2. The bunker rake according to claim 1, wherein the spacing retaining portion is detachable from the handle portion.

3. 3. The bunker rake according to claim 1, wherein an upper end of the spacing member is attached so that the spacing member can be tilted.

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