Golf Cart Bag Clamping Buckle for Easy Secure Fixing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional golf bag fixing devices for golf carts have complex operation processes and are inconvenient to use due to the need for binding strips that are often hung on other objects.

Innovation Solution

A golf bag fixing device with rotatable clamping arms and fixing buckles, connected through elastic mechanisms and tooth ripples, allowing for easy clamping and unclamping of golf bags, with soft cushions for stability and protection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If binding strips are used to fix the golf bag, then the golf bag can be secured to the cart, but the operation process becomes complex and inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixing reliabilityVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual binding strip system with an automatic clamping mechanism driven by a motor. The motor rotates the clamping arm to clamp or release the golf bag automatically, eliminating the need for manual tying and untying of binding strips. This mechanical substitution resolves the contradiction by providing reliable fixing through automated clamping while greatly improving operation convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The clamping mechanism is designed to automatically clamp or release the golf bag without requiring user intervention for the actual fixing action. The motor-driven system performs the fixing service itself, reducing the operational steps from manual binding to simple button activation. This self-service approach maintains fixing reliability while dramatically simplifying the operation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If binding strips are hung on other objects, then the fixing device can be simplified, but user convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoidusage convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the fixing function and the releasing function into a single integrated clamping mechanism. The clamping arm and buckle work together as one unit that can both secure and release the golf bag through a single automated action. This merging eliminates the need for separate binding strips and their associated hanging objects, simplifying the device structure while improving usage convenience through automated operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The automated motor-driven clamping mechanism replaces the manual binding strip system entirely. Instead of using separate binding strips that need to be hung on objects, the integrated clamping arm with motor provides both structural simplification and operational convenience through automated control. The system achieves both goals by eliminating the need for external hanging objects while providing easy button-operated control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Strength

If the clamping arm is made rigid for strong clamping, then fixing strength is improved, but the ability to rotate and adapt deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclamping strengthVSAvoidrotation flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The clamping arm is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to rotate and adjust its position during the clamping process. The arm can rotate to adapt to different golf bag positions and then engage with the buckle to provide strong clamping force. This dynamic design resolves the contradiction by enabling both rotation flexibility for adaptability and strong clamping strength when needed, rather than being constrained to a fixed rigid position.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The clamping mechanism is segmented into the clamping arm and the buckle as separate but coordinated components. The clamping arm provides rotation flexibility and positioning adaptability, while the buckle provides the strong clamping engagement point. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in its function - the arm in adaptation and rotation, the buckle in strong holding - thereby resolving the contradiction between strength and flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 device simplifies the operation process, making it convenient to use and store, while ensuring secure transport and protection of golf bags.

Implementation Method 1

each first elastic mechanism includes a first spring; the first springs are arranged on the first hinge pins in a sleeving manner; and one ends of the first springs are connected with the clamping arms, and the other ends of the first springs are connected with the base

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

each second elastic mechanism includes a second spring; one ends of the second springs are connected with one ends of the fixing buckles, and the other ends of the second springs are connected with the base

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS10960279B2Golf bag fixing device for golf cart
Publication Date: 2021.03.30 NINGBO WENTAI SPORT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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AI summary

The invention discloses a golf bag fixing device for a golf cart. The golf bag fixing device for a golf cart includes a base and two fixing assemblies, wherein the two fixing assemblies are arranged at the left end and the right end of the base, each fixing assembly includes a clamping arm and a fixing buckle, the clamping arms are rotatably arranged on the base and are connected with the fixing buckles, a clamping space is formed between the base and the clamping arms of the two fixing assemblies, the clamping arms can be stressed to overcome an acting force from the fixing buckles so as to rotate relative to the base, and the fixing buckles can be stressed to be separated from the clamping arms.