Angled Accessory Rack for Golf Cart Bag Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf cart designs with fold-down or fold-out rear seats lack a secure and conveniently angled storage solution for golf club bags, risking bag contents falling out and making club selection difficult during play.
Innovation Solution
An accessory rack with a centrally located support beam, pivot leg, and U-shaped bag receiving elements that can be angled between 30 to 60 degrees to securely hold golf bags, allowing easy access to club selection, and can be easily installed on various golf cart models.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If bags are laid flat in the rear storage area, then storage space is utilized, but items may fall out during transport and bags are not oriented at a convenient angle
Solution Approach 1:
The rack incorporates a pivotable support beam that can be adjusted to different angles (30-60 degrees) to optimize bag orientation for club selection convenience while maintaining secure retention of bag contents during transport
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a flat horizontal storage surface to a three-dimensional angled rack structure with vertical support beams and horizontal cross members, creating multiple planes for secure bag placement and improved accessibility
2Reliability
If a fixed rack structure is used, then bag security is improved, but adaptability to different golf cart configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot leg assembly enables the support beam to be adjusted to different angles and positions, allowing the same rack design to adapt to various golf cart configurations while maintaining secure bag retention through the angled support structure
Solution Approach 2:
The rack design uses universal mounting components including pivot legs that can engage with different cart frame structures, making the same rack applicable to multiple golf cart models and configurations
3Reliability
If a complex mounting system is used, then installation security is improved, but ease of installation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rack is divided into modular components including a central support beam, pivot legs, and cross members that can be easily assembled and disassembled, providing stable mounting through the segmented pivot leg design that engages with cart frame points
Data Source
AI summary
An accessory rack for a golf cart is shown for use in a golf cart having a fold-out rear seat. One or more of the racks can be installed without modification of the golf cart. The rack is secured to the golf cart in such a way as to allow a golf bag to be securely attached within the fold-out seat area at a desired height or angle to facilitate easier club retrieval and selection while keeping the bag secure when the cart is in motion. The rack can also be easily attached and removed for easy transfer and storage.