Golf club head cover

Abstract

[Project] Provide a head cover that is easy to attach and detach from the head and allows for checking the back of the head. [Solution] The present invention is a head cover (10) that covers a head fixedly mounted on the tip of a shaft, and the main body (10A) of the head cover (10) has an opening (18) that, when mounted on the head, covers at least a portion of the face of the head other than the shaft receiving portion, and each of the sole, top, and toe portions, and allows the back surface (9) of the head to be seen.

Description

Technology Field

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

[0002] Conventionally, when storing golf clubs in a caddy bag, a head cover is installed 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 translucent portion is formed on a part of the head cover using silica gel so that the number of strokes can be seen. Prior art literature

[0003] Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3130027 The problem to be solved

[0004] Since the head cover of the above configuration is configured to cover the entire head body and hosel portion (shaft tip) extending from the face side, back side, and sole side of the head through the toe side and heel side to the top side, it is difficult to attach and detach, and when attached, the nameplate (face back) on the back side of the head cannot be seen.

[0005] The present invention is based on the above-mentioned problem and aims to provide a head cover that has good detachability to the head and allows for checking the back portion of the head. means of solving the problem

[0006] The present invention relates to a head cover that covers a head fixedly mounted on the tip of a shaft, wherein the main body of the head cover is characterized by covering at least a portion of the face of the head other than the receiving portion of the shaft, and each of the sole, top, and toe portions, and having an opening that allows the back surface of the head to be seen.

[0007] Since the aforementioned head cover is configured to cover the golf club except for the shaft receiving portion, the shaft receiving portion does not interfere during attachment and detachment operations, thereby improving attachment and detachment performance. Additionally, the main body of the head cover has an opening, and when mounted on the head, the back surface of the head is visible, making it possible to immediately see information such as nameplates. Effects of the invention

[0008] According to the present invention, a head cover is obtained that has good detachability to the head and allows checking of the back portion of the head. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0009] FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating the head portion of a golf club (an iron-type golf club). FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a first embodiment of a head cover that is detachable from the head shown in FIG. 1, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is a rear view. FIG. 3 is a view of the head cover shown in FIG. 2 seen from the rear side, (a) is a perspective view seen from the brush side, and (b) is a perspective view seen from the soil side. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the head cover shown in FIG. 2 mounted on the head, where (a) is a rear view, (b) is a front view, and (c) is a view from the sole side. FIG. 5 is a rear view illustrating a second embodiment of the head cover. FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the head cover shown in FIG. 5 mounted on the head. FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a third embodiment of a head cover, showing a head cover and a head equipped with a head cover. FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a fourth embodiment of a head cover, showing a head cover and a head equipped with a head cover. FIG. 9 (a) to (c) are drawings illustrating variations (variations 1 to 3) with different thin-walled sections, respectively. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0010] The head cover according to the present embodiment is configured to be detachable from an iron-type head (1), as shown in FIG. 1. The head (1) is provided with a face (2), a sole (3), a top (4), a toe (5), a heel (6), and a back (9) (see FIG. 4), as is known. Additionally, a shaft receiving portion (also called a hosel) (7) is integrally formed in the heel (6).

[0011] Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the head cover will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0012] The head cover (10) according to the present invention is configured to be mounted excluding the back surface of the head (1) and the shaft receiving portion, and has a main body (10A) having a shape corresponding to the external shape of the head (1).

[0013] The main body (10A) of the head cover (10) is formed of a flexible material, such as an elastomer, rubber, or urethane, which can be easily bent. Because of this, it has the characteristic of being easily expanded (bent) by gripping with a finger, and returning to its original state when the finger is released.

[0014] The main body (10A) of the head cover (10) is integrally formed with the face contact portion (12) covering the face surface (2) when mounted on the head, the brush contact portion (13) covering the brush portion (3), the top contact portion (14) covering the top portion (4), and the toe contact portion (15) covering the toe portion (5) together with the face contact portion (12). Additionally, on the back side of the main body (10A), an opening (18) is formed so that the back portion (back surface) (9) of the head can be seen when mounted on the head.

[0015] For this reason, the face contact portion (12) has a shape approximately identical to the face surface (2) of the head, and its periphery is curved toward the rear, and the sole contact portion (13), top contact portion (14), and toe contact portion (15) are integrally formed to protrude toward the rear.

[0016] In the above-mentioned brush contact portion (13), a curved portion (13a) is formed extending upward from the protruding end, and in the above-mentioned top contact portion (14), a curved portion (14a) is formed extending downward from the protruding end. Additionally, in the above-mentioned toe contact portion (15), a notch portion (15A) is formed in a roughly V-shape at an intermediate position. This toe contact portion (15) is provided with a brush-side curved portion (15a) that covers a part of the toe side of the head (brush-side area) continuously from the curved portion (13a) of the brush contact portion (13), and a top-side curved portion (15b) that covers a part of the toe side of the head (top-side area) continuously from the curved portion (14a) of the above-mentioned top contact portion (14). And between the sole-side curve (15a) and the top-side curve (15b), the notch (15A) is formed, and in this part, the middle area of ​​the toe side of the head is exposed.

[0017] The face contact portion (12), sole contact portion (13), and top contact portion (14) of the main body (10A) are terminated at a predetermined position X (preferably, a position covering the score line) as shown in FIG. 1, so as to expose the shaft receiving portion (7) of the golf club. That is, when attaching or detaching the head cover (10) to the head (1), if it is fitted from the toe side of the head, the shaft receiving portion (7) does not interfere, so there is no interference with the attachment or detachment operation.

[0018] The face contact portion (12) of the head cover body (10A) of the present embodiment is formed to cover the entire surface of the face surface (2) of the head (1).

[0019] By configuring it in this way, the entire surface of the face surface (2) of the head (1) can be protected, and it becomes easier to maintain the strength of the main body (10A). Additionally, the face contact portion (12) may be configured to expose a part of the face surface (2).

[0020] Additionally, the main body (10A) of the head cover is formed such that the brush contact portion (13) and the top contact portion (14) cover the entire surface of the brush portion (3) and the top portion (4) of the head (1).

[0021] By configuring it in this way, the entire area of ​​the sole (3) and top (4) of the head (1) is protected, making it possible to protect the entire head (1) together with the face contact portion (12). Even in such a configuration, a portion of the sole (3) and top (4) may be exposed.

[0022] The head cover (10) formed as described above is expanded by, for example, by grasping the curved portion (13a) of the brush contact portion (13) with a finger, and the inner surface of the curved portion (13a) is fitted into the brush portion (3) of the head (1). As described above, the head cover (10) is formed of a flexible material, and a notch portion (15A) cut in a roughly V-shape is formed at the middle position of the toe contact portion (15), so the head cover (10) can be easily expanded. Then, when the finger is released from the curved portion (13a) while the inner surface of the curved portion (13a) is fitted into the brush portion (3) of the head (1), it 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 mounted on the head (1).

[0023] In this way, the head cover (10) does not interfere with the shaft receiving portion (7) of the head (1), and due to its flexibility, it can be easily mounted on the head (1) and removed.

[0024] When the head cover (10) is mounted on the head (1), as shown in FIG. 4 (a), the curved portion (13a) of the sole contact portion (13) contacts the lower area of ​​the back side of the sole portion (3) of the head, and the curved portion (14a) of the top contact portion (14) contacts the upper area of ​​the back side of the top portion (4) of the head, so the head cover (10) does not come off the head (1). That is, since the end of the head contacts the head cover (10), it does not come off the head (1).

[0025] In addition, on the back side of the main body (10A) of the head cover (10), an opening (18) is formed so that the back (back surface) (9) of the head can be seen when mounted on the head, so that even when the head cover is mounted, the nameplate, etc. provided on the back surface of the head (1) can be seen. In addition, by forming the main body (10A) with a transparent material, it becomes possible to check the number as shown in (c) of FIG. 4.

[0026] The head cover body (10A) of the present embodiment has a thin-walled portion (20) that allows for easy deformation during attachment and detachment. This thin-walled portion (20) is formed in a groove shape and has the function of making it easier to bend the body (10A). The thin-walled portion (20) of the present embodiment is formed along the toe-heel direction corresponding to the position of the notch portion (15A), which is cut in a roughly V-shape at the middle position of the toe contact portion (15). By doing so, it becomes possible to grip the curved portion (13a) of the sole contact portion (13) or the curved portion (14a) of the top contact portion (14) and make it easier to expand. That is, the attachment and detachment operation to the head (1) can be performed more easily.

[0027] Next, other embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[0028] In addition, in the following embodiments, the same reference numerals are assigned to components identical to those in the above-described embodiments, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0029] FIGS. 5 and FIGS. 6 are drawings illustrating a second embodiment of a head cover.

[0030] In this embodiment, the sole contact portion (13) is formed to cover only the face-side area of ​​the sole portion (3) of the head, thereby widely exposing the sole portion (3). On the toe side of the sole contact portion (13), a curved portion (13aa) is formed to stand upright toward the top side and is integrated with the toe contact portion (15). Additionally, the curved portion (14a) of the top contact portion (14) is lowered and integrated with the toe contact portion (15).

[0031] In this configuration, the length of the face-back direction of the sole contact portion (13) is shortened, making it easier for the main body (10A) to bend and facilitating easy attachment and detachment, and also making it easier to see the number of threads on the sole portion of the head (1). Furthermore, since the length of the face-back direction of the sole contact portion (13) is shortened, making it easier for the main body (10A) to bend, there is no need to form a thin-walled portion as described above.

[0032] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a third embodiment of a head cover, showing a head cover and a head equipped with the head cover.

[0033] In this embodiment, a notch (13A) is formed on the side of the brush contact portion (13) to expose the number of threads provided on the brush portion (3) of the mounted head.

[0034] By forming such a notch (13A), the toe side of the main body (10A) becomes easier to bend in the face-back direction, making it possible to easily attach and detach it from the head. Additionally, by forming a thin-walled section (20A) extending in the top-sole direction corresponding to the position of the notch (13A), it becomes possible to make the main body (10A) even easier to bend.

[0035] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a fourth embodiment of a head cover, showing a head cover and a head equipped with the head cover.

[0036] In this embodiment, just like in the third embodiment, a notch (13A) is formed on the side of the brush contact portion (13), and a similar notch (14A) is formed on the side of the saw contact portion (14).

[0037] By forming these notch portions (13A, 14A), the toe side of the main body (10A) becomes easier to bend in the face-back direction, making it possible to easily attach and detach it from the head. Additionally, by forming a thin-walled portion (20A) that extends in the top-sole direction corresponding to the position of the notch portions (13A, 14A), it becomes possible to make the main body (10A) easier to bend.

[0038] The formation location or width of the thin-walled portion formed in the above-described main body (10A) can be appropriately modified.

[0039] For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), a thin-walled section (20B) extending in the saw-tooth direction with a thick groove width may be formed in the approximately central part of the main body (10A). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), a thin-walled section (20C) with a thin groove width may be formed between the approximately central part 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-walled section (20D) may be formed between the toe side of the saw portion of the main body (10A) and the sole side of the heel portion.

[0040] In this way, by forming a thin section or a notch section on the main body (10A), the main body (10A) becomes more flexible, making it easier to attach and detach the head (1).

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be modified in various ways.

[0042] The head cover of the present invention can be appropriately modified according to the shape or size of the head being attached or detached, such as by changing the size or shape (contacting part or curved part) of the main body (10A) for short irons, middle irons, and long irons. In addition, the shape of the opening (18) of the main body (10A) and the method of exposing the head can be appropriately modified. For example, regarding the notch formed in the sole contact part (13), the top contact part (14), and the toe contact part (15), the exposed state of the head can be appropriately modified, such as by making it approximately U-shaped or a groove shape with rounded corners. In addition, the present invention can be applied to golf clubs other than iron types, such as putters. Explanation of the symbols

[0043] 1: Head 7: Shaft receiving portion 9: White face 10: Head cover 12: Face contact 13: Brush contact point 14: Saw contact 15: Toe contact point 18: Opening 20, 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D: Thin meat section

Claims

Claim 1 A head cover for a head that is fixedly mounted on the tip of a shaft, wherein the main body of the head cover, when mounted on the head, covers at least a portion of the face of the head other than the receiving portion of the shaft, and each of the sole, top, and toe portions, and has an opening that allows the back surface of the head to be seen. Claim 2 A golf club head cover according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the head cover covers the entire surface of the face surface. Claim 3 A golf club head cover according to paragraph 2, wherein the main body of the head cover covers the entire surface of the sole and top portions. Claim 4 A golf club head cover 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. Claim 5 A golf club head cover according to claim 4, characterized in that the sole contact portion and the top contact portion each have a curved portion formed therein to which the end of the mounted head contacts. Claim 6 A golf club head cover according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the head cover has a thin section that is deformable when attached or detached. Claim 7 A golf club head cover according to claim 6, wherein the above-mentioned thin-walled portion is formed along the toe-heel direction or the top-sole direction of the main body of the head cover. Claim 8 In claim 6, the main body of the head cover is a golf club head cover having a notch portion that exposes at least a portion of the sole, top portion, and toe portion when mounted on the head. Claim 9 In claim 8, the above-mentioned thin-walled portion is a golf club head cover formed corresponding to the position of the above-mentioned notch portion.

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