Disc Golf Caddy with Waist and Thigh Holsters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Disc golf players face inconvenience and difficulty in accessing and selecting flying discs during play, especially on wet or uneven terrain, due to the need to set down bags with shoulder straps and the challenge of reaching discs in backpack-style bags.
Innovation Solution
A disc caddy system comprising a holster with a belt and strap that secures flying discs to the player's waist and thigh, allowing continuous access and selection without removing the caddy, featuring a pouch with accordion-style organizers and additional holders for accessories like water bottles and score pads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If players use shoulder strap bags to carry flying discs, then the discs can be carried conveniently, but the player must set down the bag to access and select discs, causing interruption in play
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying system is divided into multiple independent holsters (typically 3-4) that can be worn separately on different parts of the body (waist, thighs, legs). Each holster can be accessed independently without removing or repositioning other holsters, allowing players to select discs continuously during play without interruption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a single centralized bag to a distributed multi-dimensional arrangement of holsters across the player's body. This spatial distribution allows simultaneous access to multiple disc compartments without requiring the player to stop or reposition the entire carrying system.
2Ease of operation
If players use backpack style straps to support the disc bag, then the bag can be carried hands-free, but the player cannot easily reach the discs without removing the bag
Solution Approach 1:
The backpack is segmented into multiple independent holsters distributed across the body. Each holster is independently accessible, eliminating the need to remove the entire carrying system to reach discs. The segmentation allows hands-free operation while maintaining easy disc selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The holsters serve as intermediaries between the player's body and the discs. By placing holsters on the waist and thighs, the system creates multiple accessible interfaces that allow disc selection without removing the entire carrying system, bridging the gap between hands-free carrying and easy access.
3Ease of operation
If players set down the bag to select discs on wet or uneven terrain, then disc selection can be performed, but the bag may be damaged or the player may lose balance
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying system is segmented into multiple body-mounted holsters that remain secure during movement. Players can access discs from any holster position without setting down the entire system, maintaining balance and preventing damage on wet or uneven terrain while ensuring continuous play.
Solution Approach 2:
The holsters are dynamically positioned on the player's body (waist, thighs, legs) to accommodate various throwing motions and terrain conditions. The flexible positioning allows the system to adapt to player movement without requiring the bag to be set down, maintaining both accessibility and stability.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for carrying flying discs in such a way that the apparatus does not interfere with the selection and throwing of the flying discs. In one embodiment, a flying disc caddy includes a holster, a belt, and a strap. The holster includes a pouch and dividers. The dividers are spaced apart inside the pouch to form pockets or slots. The pockets receive individual flying discs. The holster is slideably attached to a belt. The belt is configured to wrap around the waist of a disc golf player. The belt secures the holster such that the opening of the holster is aligned to the waist. The holster is also attached to a strap. The strap is configured to wrap around the thigh of a disc golf player. The strap secures the lower end of the pouch to the thigh such that the pouch does not flail during play.