Golf Club Head Cover

Abstract

To provide a head cover for a golf club which is easily attached to and detached from a head and enables the back part of the head to be checked. [Solution] A head cover 10 covers a head 1 attached to the tip of a shaft 7. When attached to the head, the main body 10A of the head cover 10 covers the face surface of the head other than the shaft storage portion, and at least a portion of each of the sole portion 3, top portion 4, and toe portion 5, and has an opening 18 through which the back surface 9 of the head can be seen.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a head cover that is attached to and detached from a golf club head. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, when a golf club is stored in a caddy bag, a head cover is attached to protect the head portion. Patent Document 1 discloses a head cover for protecting an iron-type head, and the head cover is configured to cover the entire head body from the hosel portion. In addition, a transparent or semi-transparent portion is formed by silica gel in a part of the head cover, so that the club number can be seen. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility model registration No. 3130027 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The head cover configured as described above is configured to cover the entire head body from the face side, back side, and sole side of the head through the toe side and heel side to the top side, as well as the hosel portion (shaft tip). This makes it difficult to put on and take off, and when it is attached, it is not possible to check the nameplate on the back side of the head (face back).

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and has an object to provide a head cover that is easy to attach and detach from the head and allows the back part of the head to be checked. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention relates to a head cover that covers a head attached to the tip of a shaft, and the main body of the head cover, when attached to the head, covers the face surface of the head other than the shaft housing portion, and at least a portion of each of the sole portion, top portion, and toe portion, and has an opening through which the back surface of the head can be seen.

[0007] The head cover described above is configured to cover everything except the shaft housing of the golf club, so the shaft housing does not get in the way when attaching or detaching the head, improving the ease of attachment and detachment. In addition, the main body of the head cover has an opening, so that the back surface of the head can be seen when the head cover is attached to the head, making it possible to immediately see information such as the nameplate. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, a head cover can be obtained that is easy to attach and detach from the head and allows the back part of the head to be checked. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view showing a head portion of a golf club (iron-type golf club). [Diagram 2] 2A and 2B are diagrams showing a first embodiment of a head cover that is attached to and detached from the head shown in FIG. 1, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a back view. [Diagram 3] 3A and 3B are views of the head cover shown in FIG. 2 as seen from the back side, where (a) is a perspective view as seen from the sole side, and (b) is a perspective view as seen from the toe side. [Figure 4] 3A to 3C show the head cover shown in FIG. 2 attached to the head, where (a) is a back view, (b) is a front view, and (c) is a view seen from the sole side. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a rear view showing a head cover according to a second embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the state in which the head cover shown in FIG. 5 is attached to the head. [Figure 7]FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the head cover, and is a diagram showing the head cover and a head with the head cover attached. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the head cover, and shows the head cover and a head with the head cover attached. [Figure 9] 13(a) to 13(c) are diagrams showing modified examples (modified examples 1 to 3) having different thin-walled portions. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] The head cover according to this embodiment is configured to be attached to and detached from an iron-type head 1, as shown in Fig. 1. As is well known, the head 1 includes a face surface 2, a sole portion 3, a top portion 4, a toe portion 5, a heel portion 6, and a back portion 9 (see Fig. 4). In addition, a shaft housing portion (also called a hosel) 7 is integrally formed with the heel portion 6.

[0011] Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the head cover will be described with reference to Figs. The head cover 10 according to the present invention is configured so as to be attached to the head 1 except for the back surface and the shaft receiving portion, and has a main body 10A having a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the head 1.

[0012] The main body 10A of the head cover 10 is made of a flexible material, such as an easily bendable material such as elastomer, rubber, urethane, etc. Therefore, it has the property of being easily spread (bent) by pinching it with fingers, and returning to its original state when the fingers are released.

[0013] The main body 10A of the head cover 10 is integrally formed with the face abutment portion 12, which covers the face surface 2, the sole abutment portion 13 which covers the sole portion 3, the top abutment portion 14 which covers the top portion 4, and the toe abutment portion 15 which covers the toe portion 5, when the head cover 10 is attached to the head. Also, an opening 18 is formed on the back side of the main body 10A so that the back portion (back surface) 9 of the head can be seen when the head cover 10 is attached to the head.

[0014] For this reason, the face abutment portion 12 has approximately the same shape as the face surface 2 of the head, and its periphery is bent toward the rear, so that the sole abutment portion 13, the top abutment portion 14, and the toe abutment portion 15 are integrally formed so as to protrude rearward.

[0015] The sole contact portion 13 has a bent portion 13a bent upward from the protruding end, and the top contact portion 14 has a bent portion 14a bent downward from the protruding end. The toe contact portion 15 has a notch 15A cut into a substantially V-shape at its intermediate position. The toe contact portion 15 has a sole-side bent portion 15a that is continuous with the bent portion 13a of the sole contact portion 13 and covers a part of the toe side of the head (sole side area), and a top-side bent portion 15b that is continuous with the bent portion 14a of the top contact portion 14 and covers a part of the toe side of the head (top side area). The notch 15A is formed between the sole-side bent portion 15a and the top-side bent portion 15b, and the intermediate area of ​​the toe side of the head is exposed at this portion.

[0016] The face contact portion 12, the sole contact portion 13, and the top contact portion 14 of the main body 10A terminate at a predetermined position X shown in FIG. 1 (preferably a position covering the scoreline). The head cover 10 is configured to expose the housing 7 for the golf club shaft. In other words, when the head cover 10 is attached to or detached from the head 1, if it is fitted from the toe side of the head, the housing 7 for the shaft does not interfere, and therefore does not impede the attachment or detachment operation.

[0017] The face contact portion 12 of the main body 10A of the head cover of this embodiment is formed so as to cover the entire face surface 2 of the head 1. With this configuration, the entire face surface 2 of the head 1 can be protected, and the strength of the main body 10A can be easily maintained. Note that the face abutment portion 12 may be configured to expose a part of the face surface 2.

[0018] Further, the head cover body 10A is formed so that the sole contact portion 13 and the top contact portion 14 cover the entire surfaces of the sole portion 3 and the top portion 4 of the head 1. With this configuration, the entire area of ​​the sole portion 3 and the top portion 4 of the head 1 is protected, and it is possible to protect the entire head 1 together with the face abutment portion 12. Even with this configuration, the sole portion 3 and the top portion 4 may be partially exposed.

[0019] The head cover 10 formed as described above is, for example, pinched and spread the bent portion 13a of the sole contact portion 13 with fingers, and the inner surface of the bent portion 13a is fitted into the sole portion 3 of the head 1. As described above, the head cover 10 is made of a flexible material, and the notch 15A cut into a substantially V-shape is formed at the middle position of the toe contact portion 15, so that the head cover 10 can be easily spread. Then, when the fingers are released from the bent portion 13a with the inner surface of the bent portion 13a fitted into the sole portion 3 of the head 1, the bent portion 13a returns to its original shape due to its flexibility, and the top portion 4 of the head 1 is fitted into the inner surface of the top contact portion 14, so that the head cover 10 can be attached to the head 1.

[0020] In this way, the head cover 10 is not interfered with by the shaft housing 7 of the head 1, and can be easily attached to and detached from the head 1 due to its flexibility.

[0021] 4(a), when the head cover 10 is attached to the head 1, the bent portion 13a of the sole contact portion 13 abuts against the lower end region on the back side of the sole portion 3 of the head, and the bent portion 14a of the top contact portion 14 abuts against the upper end region on the back side of the top portion 4 of the head, so that the head cover 10 does not come off the head 1. In other words, since the end of the head abuts against the head cover 10, it does not come off the head 1.

[0022] In addition, an opening 18 is formed on the back side of the main body 10A of the head cover 10, through which the back portion (back surface) 9 of the head can be seen when the head cover is attached, so that the nameplate and the like provided on the back surface of the head 1 can be seen even when the head cover is attached. By forming the main body 10A from a transparent material, it is also possible to check the club number, as shown in Fig. 4(c).

[0023] The head cover body 10A of this embodiment has a thin wall portion 20 that allows easy deformation when attaching and detaching. Such a thin wall portion 20 is formed in a groove shape and has a function of making the body 10A easy to bend. The thin wall portion 20 of this embodiment is formed along the toe-heel direction in correspondence with the position of the notch 15A cut into a substantially V-shape at the middle position of the toe abutment portion 15, which makes it easier to pinch and spread the bent portion 13a of the sole abutment portion 13 or the bent portion 14a of the top abutment portion 14. In other words, the operation of attaching and detaching the head cover to and from the head 1 becomes easier.

[0024] Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following embodiment, the same components as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0025] 5 and 6 are diagrams showing a second embodiment of the head cover. In this embodiment, the sole contact portion 13 is formed to cover only the face side region of the sole portion 3 of the head, and to widely expose the sole portion 3. A bent portion 13aa is formed on the toe side of the sole contact portion 13 so as to rise toward the top side, and is integrated with the toe contact portion 15. In addition, the bent portion 14a of the top contact portion 14 hangs down and is integrated with the toe contact portion 15.

[0026] In such a configuration, the length of the sole abutment portion 13 in the face-back direction is shortened, the main body 10A becomes more flexible, making it easier to put on and take off, and it becomes easier to visually check the club number on the sole portion of the head 1. In addition, since the length of the sole abutment portion 13 in the face-back direction is shortened, the main body 10A becomes more flexible, and therefore there is no need to form a thin portion as described above.

[0027] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the head cover, and is a diagram showing the head cover and a head with the head cover attached. In this embodiment, a notch 13A is formed on the toe side of the sole contact portion 13 so as to expose the club number provided on the sole portion 3 of the attached head.

[0028] By forming such a notch 13A, the toe side of the body 10A becomes flexible in the face-to-back direction, and the body 10A can be easily attached to and detached from the head. Also, by forming a thin-walled portion 20A that extends in the top-to-sole direction in correspondence with the position of the notch 13A, the body 10A can be made more flexible.

[0029] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the head cover, and is a diagram showing the head cover and a head with the head cover attached. In this embodiment, similarly to the third embodiment, a notch 13A is formed on the toe side of the sole contact portion 13, and a similar notch 14A is also formed on the toe side of the top contact portion 14.

[0030] By forming such notches 13A and 14A, the toe side of the body 10A becomes more flexible in the face-to-back direction, making it easier to attach and detach the head. Also, by forming a thin-walled portion 20A that extends in the top-to-sole direction in correspondence with the position of the notches 13A and 14A, the body 10A becomes more flexible.

[0031] The formation position, width, etc. of the thin-walled portion formed in the main body 10A described above can be appropriately changed. For example, as shown in Fig. 9(a), a thin wall portion 20B having a wider groove width and extending in the top-sole direction may be formed in the approximate center of the main body 10A. Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 9(b), a thin wall portion 20C having a narrower groove width may be formed between the approximate center of the heel portion of the main body 10A and the toe side of the sole portion. Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 9(c), a thin wall portion 20D may be formed between the toe side of the top portion of the main body 10A and the sole side of the heel portion.

[0032] In this way, by forming thin portions and cutouts in the main body 10A, the main body 10A becomes flexible, and the attachment and detachment operation to the head 1 becomes easy.

[0033] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and can be modified in various ways. The head covers of this invention are for short irons, middle irons, and long irons. The size and shape (contact portion and bent portion) of the main body 10A can be changed as appropriate according to the shape and size of the head to be attached or detached. In addition, the shape of the opening 18 of the main body 10A, the way in which the head is exposed, etc. can be changed as appropriate. For example, the cutouts formed in the sole contact portion 13, the top contact portion 14, and the toe contact portion 15 can be made into an approximately U-shape or a groove shape with rounded corners, etc., so that the exposed state of the head can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to golf clubs other than iron type, such as putters. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 1 Head 7 Shaft housing 9 Back side 10 Head Cover 12 Face contact part 13 Sole contact part 14 Top contact part 15 Toe contact part 18 Openings 20,20A,20B,20C,20D Thin wall part

Claims

1. A head cover that covers a head and is attached to the tip of a shaft, The head cover body, when attached to the head, covers the face surface of the head other than the shaft storage portion, and at least a portion of each of the sole portion, top portion, and toe portion, and has an opening through which the back surface of the head can be seen.

2. 2. The head cover for a golf club according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the head cover covers the entire face surface.

3. 3. The head cover for a golf club according to claim 2, wherein the main body of the head cover covers the entire surfaces of the sole portion and the top portion.

4. 2. The head cover for a golf club according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the head cover has a sole contact portion that contacts the sole portion of the head, a top contact portion that contacts the top portion of the head, and a toe contact portion that contacts the toe portion of the head.

5. 5. The head cover for a golf club according to claim 4, wherein the sole contact portion and the top contact portion are formed with bent portions for contacting ends of a head to be attached thereto.

6. 2. The head cover for a golf club according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the head cover has a thin portion which is deformable when the head cover is attached or detached.

7. 7. The head cover for a golf club according to claim 6, wherein the thin portion is formed along a toe-heel direction or a top-sole direction of the main body of the head cover.

8. 7. The head cover for a golf club according to claim 6, wherein the main body of the head cover has a cutout portion that exposes at least a part of the sole portion, the top portion, and the toe portion when the head cover is attached to the head.

9. 9. The head cover for a golf club according to claim 8, wherein the thin portion is formed to correspond to the position of the notch.

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