Clamp assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golf shoes accumulate dirt, sand, and debris when stored in a golf bag, leading to contamination and transfer of these substances during subsequent use.
Innovation Solution
A clamp assembly comprising two rotatable clamp members with a compression spring and a clip, allowing golf shoes to be securely attached outside the bag for cleaning and preventing debris accumulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If golf shoes are stored inside the golf bag, then they are protected and easy to carry, but dirt, sand, and debris accumulate on the shoes and in the bag
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp assembly extracts the shoes from the bag interior by providing an external attachment mechanism. The clamp secures to the bag exterior and holds the shoes outside the bag, removing them from the contaminated bag interior environment while maintaining convenient carrying capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp assembly acts as an intermediary device between the golf bag and the shoes. It provides a mechanical connection that allows shoes to be suspended externally on the bag rather than being stored inside, thereby preventing direct contact between shoes and bag interior debris.
2Adaptability or versatility
If golf shoes are placed in the bag pocket, then they are easily accessible, but the same debris transfers from shoes to pocket and accumulates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp assembly extracts shoes from the bag pocket environment and positions them externally. This separation prevents the cyclic transfer of debris between shoes and pocket that occurs when shoes are stored inside the pocket.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp assembly applies preliminary anti-action by preventing shoes from contacting the bag pocket interior in the first place. By securing shoes externally before any debris transfer can occur, it proactively prevents the contamination cycle rather than addressing it after the fact.
3Shape
If shoes are stored inside the bag, then the bag remains compact, but cleaning becomes difficult and debris accumulates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp assembly extracts shoes from the bag interior, maintaining bag compactness while removing the source of contamination. This allows the bag to remain compact without shoes inside while the shoes themselves are accessible for cleaning.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp assembly segments the shoe storage function from the bag interior space. Shoes are separated into an external attachment system, allowing the bag to maintain its compact form while shoes are independently positioned for easy access and cleaning.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The clamp assembly effectively keeps golf shoes clean by allowing them to be removed from the bag and secured externally, preventing debris from accumulating and making them easier to handle and carry.
Implementation Method 1
a compression spring between the first handle portion and the second handle portions away from one another
Data Source
AI summary
A clamp assembly having a clamp, a handle, and a clip. The handle is shaped so as to provide a novel and improved method and apparatus to hold shoes to a golf bag. The topline of the shoe is securely held by the clamp. The handle is attached to the clamp. And the clip is attached to the handle and can clip to a golf bag. The clip may be a carabiner clip.