Golf Bag Base Assembly Locking Pin Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf bag assembly mechanisms, such as those with snap mechanisms, lack visibility and audibility for confirmation of locking engagement, making assembly difficult and increasing weight with additional features.
Innovation Solution
A locking pin and receptacle mechanism with visible and audible alignment, featuring a ring with pin receptacles and a base with pin through holes, where locking pins with a compressible slotted section expand to secure the base to the body, providing audible confirmation of assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If snap mechanisms are used for assembly, then the base can be secured to the body, but the locking engagement is invisible and provides no confirmation to the operator
Solution Approach 1:
The locking pin incorporates a colored indicator element that changes visual appearance based on engagement status. When the pin is properly inserted and locked, the indicator displays a specific color or orientation that is visible to the operator, providing immediate visual confirmation of successful assembly without requiring additional mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanism provides immediate visual feedback through the indicator element that communicates the engagement status of the locking pin. This feedback loop allows the operator to instantly know whether the base is securely attached to the body, eliminating uncertainty and the need for additional confirmation features.
2Reliability
If extra snap features are added to provide assembly confirmation, then visibility of locking engagement is improved, but the difficulty of assembling the bag increases
Solution Approach 1:
The indicator function is merged into the locking pin itself rather than being a separate feature. The pin serves dual purposes: providing the mechanical locking function and displaying the engagement status through its indicator element. This integration eliminates the need for additional snap features or separate indication mechanisms, maintaining simplicity while providing reliable confirmation.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking pin is designed as a multi-functional element that simultaneously performs mechanical fastening and visual indication. This universal design consolidates multiple functions into a single component, reducing the overall complexity of the assembly mechanism while ensuring reliable locking and clear operator feedback.
3Reliability
If extra snap features are added to provide assembly confirmation, then visibility of locking engagement is improved, but the overall weight of the bag increases
Solution Approach 1:
The indication capability is combined with the existing locking pin structure, eliminating the need for separate confirmation features. This merger ensures that no additional weight is added to the bag while still providing clear visual confirmation of proper assembly through the integrated indicator element.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy, secure, and lightweight assembly of golf bag bases with visible and audible feedback, ensuring proper engagement and preventing disassembly.
Implementation Method 1
the slotted section is compressible, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter, wherein the second diameter is greater than the third diameter
Data Source
AI summary
A golf bag base assembly with snap features is disclosed herein. The assembly preferably comprises a base with pin holes extending through a bottom surface, a retaining ring with locking pin receptacles at locations designed to line up with the pin holes, and a plurality of locking pins with compressible slotted ends that engage corresponding pin holes and locking pin receptacles to securely attach the base to the retaining ring. The retaining ring may be attached to other golf bag parts, including a body, a top collar, and dividers.