Golf cart cooler parts, golf cart coolers, and golf carts

Abstract

This invention provides golf cart cooler components, golf cart coolers, and golf carts using these components, which are highly effective in combating heat. [Solution] The cooler 3 for the golf cart is equipped with a panel 1 that is attached to the cooler 3 and a cool air blowing member 2 that is detachably screwed into the panel 1. The panel 1 is equipped with a screwed portion 11 that screws into the cool air blowing member 2, and the cool air blowing member 2 is equipped with a screwed portion 21 that screws into the panel 1 and a bellows structure portion 22. An opening is provided in the ceiling of the golf cart 4, and the panel 1 and cool air blowing member 2 are positioned so that the passenger P can adjust the power switch and temperature adjustment buttons of the panel 1 and the direction of the cool air blowing member 2. Conventionally, blowers used as countermeasures against heat in golf carts simply blow air and have a structure that blows air only in a predetermined direction, so sufficient effect could not be obtained.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a component of a cooler for a golf cart, a cooler for a golf cart, and a golf cart.

Background Art

[0002] Since a golf cart is used outdoors, it is necessary to take measures against heat.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an invention of a blower provided on the ceiling surface of a cart.

[0004] In this invention, the blower is provided with a main body having an upper surface where the gap with the ceiling surface of the cart is less than the diameter of a golf ball, and by suppressing the contact of the head of the occupant with the blower, the safety is improved.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, the blower of the invention of Patent Document 1 is merely for blowing air, and moreover, since it has a structure that blows air only in a predetermined direction, it cannot obtain a sufficient effect for heat countermeasures for the occupant.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a component of a cooler for a golf cart, a cooler for a golf cart, and a golf cart using these that exhibit a sufficient effect for heat countermeasures.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] As a result of diligently considering the aforementioned problem, the inventor discovered that by installing a golf cart cooler that blows out cool air on the ceiling of the golf cart, and attaching a bellows-structured hose that screws into the cool air outlet of this cooler, it is possible to achieve sufficient heat countermeasures for passengers, and thus completed the present invention.

[0009] In other words, the present invention provides a component for a golf cart cooler, comprising a panel to be attached to the golf cart cooler and a cold air blowing member that is detachably screwed to the panel, wherein the panel has a screwed portion for screwing to the cold air blowing member, and the cold air blowing member has a screwed portion for screwing to the panel and a bellows structure portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The components of the golf cart cooler according to this invention can provide sufficient protection against heat. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] The drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present invention relating to this disclosure, including not only essential components of the invention but also optional and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing a golf cart cooler, equipped with components of one embodiment of the present invention, mounted on a golf cart. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of a panel, which is a component of a golf cart cooler according to one embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the front. [Figure 3] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the panel from the left side. [Figure 4] This is a magnified view of a portion of the panel in Figure 3. [Figure 5] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the panel from the top side. [Figure 6] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the panel from the bottom side. [Figure 7]It is a perspective view seen from the side of a cold air blowing member which is a part of a cooler for a golf cart according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view seen from the front showing a state in which a cold air blowing member is screwed to a panel which is a part of a cooler for a golf cart according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] It is a perspective view seen from the top showing a state in which the panel and the cold air blowing member in FIG. 8 are screwed together. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view seen from the front showing a state in which the bellows structure portion of the cold air blowing member is pulled out in a state where the panel and the cold air blowing member in FIG. 8 are screwed together. [[ID=ll]]

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

[0013] FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of a state in which a golf cart cooler equipped with parts of a golf cart cooler according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a golf cart.

[0014] The panel 1 and the cold air blowing member 2 are screwed and fixed to each other. [[ID=2б]]

[0015] In this state, the panel 1 is attached to the golf cart cooler 3.

[0016] The golf cart cooler 3 is mounted on the ceiling of the golf cart 4.

[0017] An opening is provided in the ceiling of the golf cart 4, and the panel 1 and the cold air blowing member 2 are arranged so that the passenger P can adjust the power switch S, temperature adjustment buttons (DB, UB) of the panel 1, the direction of the cold air blowing member 2, etc.

[0018] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view seen from the front of the panel 1.

[0019] Panel 1 is equipped with a threaded portion 11 that screws into the cold air outlet member 2.

[0020] For a four-seater golf cart, it is sufficient for at least one cool air outlet 2 to be usable for each passenger P, so it is equipped with four screw-fitting sections 11.

[0021] Panel 1 also includes a power switch S, temperature adjustment buttons (DB, UB), a display unit D that shows the set temperature, and an air intake AI (Air Inlet). Furthermore, it is equipped with four fixing points F for mounting to the golf cart cooler 3.

[0022] In this embodiment, the four fixing parts F are provided as holes for fastening with screws.

[0023] As mentioned above, the roof of the golf cart 4 has an opening, allowing the passenger P to adjust the power switch S, temperature control buttons (DB, UB), and direction of the cool air outlet 2 on panel 1, and panel 1 is fixed to the golf cart cooler 3 via the roof of the golf cart 4.

[0024] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of panel 1 as seen from the left side in Figure 2, and Figure 4 shows a magnified view of a portion of it.

[0025] The threaded portion 11 of the panel 1, which is screwed into the cold air outlet member 2, is provided with a plurality of protrusions 111a and a plurality of grooves 111b.

[0026] As will be described later, these multiple protrusions 111a and multiple grooves 111b are designed to screw into multiple protrusions 211a and multiple grooves 211b provided on the cold air blowing member 2.

[0027] Figure 5 shows a perspective view of panel 1 as seen from the top side.

[0028] On the rear side of panel 1, there is a storage box B for the temperature control device and a wiring cable C for connecting to the golf cart cooler 3.

[0029] Figure 6 shows a perspective view of panel 1 as seen from the bottom side.

[0030] As mentioned above, panel 1 is provided with an air inlet AI (Air Inlet) large enough to allow the golf cart cooler 3 to draw in sufficient air.

[0031] Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the cold air outlet member 2 as seen from the side.

[0032] The cold air outlet member 2 includes a threaded portion 21 that screws into the panel 1 and a bellows structure portion 22.

[0033] Furthermore, a cushioning material 23 is provided in the portion of the cold air outlet member 2 located on the passenger P side.

[0034] Figure 8 shows a perspective view from the front, illustrating the state in which the cold air outlet member 2 is screwed into panel 1.

[0035] Figure 9 shows a perspective view from above of the panel 1 and the cold air outlet member 2 in a screwed-in state.

[0036] Figure 10 shows a perspective view from the front, illustrating the state in which the bellows structure portion 22 of the cold air blowing member 2 is extended while the panel 1 and the cold air blowing member 2 are screwed together.

[0037] The cold air blowing member 2 is securely fixed to the panel 1 by screwing together the protrusion 211a of the threaded portion 21 of the cold air blowing member 2 with the protrusion 111a of the threaded portion 11 of the panel 1, and the groove 211b of the threaded portion 21 of the cold air blowing member 2 with the groove 111b of the panel 1.

[0038] Furthermore, since the cold air outlet member 2 has a bellows structure portion 22, it is expandable and retractable and flexible.

[0039] By installing a golf cart cooler 3 that blows out cool air on the ceiling of the golf cart 4, and attaching a bellows-structured hose that screws into the cool air outlet of this cooler, the passenger P can adjust the cool air outlet member 2 to their preferred position, thus providing sufficient protection against the heat.

[0040] Furthermore, since a cushioning material 23 is provided on the part of the cold air blowing member 2 that is located on the passenger P side, it is safe even if the cold air blowing member 2 comes into contact with the passenger P.

[0041] If there are only two passengers P in a four-seater golf cart 4, it is acceptable to use two of each of the four cold air outlet components 2.

[0042] Furthermore, when using one air-cooling member 2 for one of the passengers P, the unused air-cooling member 2 may remain screwed into the panel 1 while a cover (not shown) is placed over the cushioning material 23. In this case, the trouble of removing the unused air-cooling member 2 from the panel 1 is eliminated, which is convenient.

[0043] Furthermore, if one air-cooling member 2 is used for one of the passengers P, the unused air-cooling member 2 may be removed and a cover (not shown) may be placed over the unused screw portion 11 of panel 1. In this case, since there is no unused air-cooling member 2, it does not obstruct the passenger P and is therefore convenient. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0044] 1 Panel 11 Threaded section 111a Convex part 111b Groove 2. Cold air outlet component 21 Threaded section 211a Convex part 211b Groove 22 Bellows structure section 23 Cushioning material 3. Cooler for golf carts 4 Golf carts P Passenger S Power switch DB Temperature Adjustment Button UB temperature adjustment button D Display section AI air intake F Fixed part B. Storage box for temperature control device C Wiring Cable

Claims

1. It is a part for a golf cart cooler, The golf cart cooler includes a panel that is attached to the aforementioned golf cart cooler, and a cold air outlet member that is detachably screwed onto the panel. The panel is equipped with a threaded portion that engages with the cold air outlet member. The cool air outlet member is a component of a golf cart cooler, characterized in that it includes a threaded portion that screws into the panel and a bellows structure portion.

2. A golf cart cooler characterized by comprising the components of a golf cart cooler as described in claim 1.

3. A golf cart characterized by being equipped with the golf cart cooler described in claim 2.

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