Golf Bag Head Frame Self-Locking Support Rod Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf bag support rod assembly processes are complex, laborious, and result in unstable support due to limited fixing hole depth and small lattice holes, affecting appearance and increasing production costs.
Innovation Solution
A head frame with a self-locking support rod system featuring a frame body with a through hole, groove, and snap lock mechanism, utilizing a spring-loaded snap lock that rotates on a fixing shaft to automatically secure the support rod, allowing for easy assembly and stable bag support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the support rod is manually bent to be inserted into the fixing hole at the head frame body, then the support rod can be fixed, but the assembling process becomes complex, laborious and slow
Solution Approach 1:
The snap lock mechanism enables the support rod to be fixed automatically without manual bending. When the support rod is inserted through the through hole, the snap lock engages with the support rod and the groove to secure it in place, making the assembly process self-service and eliminating the need for complex manual operations
Solution Approach 2:
The snap lock is pre-installed in the groove on the head frame body before the support rod assembly. This preliminary preparation allows the support rod to be quickly secured upon insertion through the through hole, streamlining the assembly process and eliminating the need for on-site manual bending operations
2Reliability
If the fixing holes at the head frame and the base are designed to have a relatively large depth, then the support rod can provide stable support, but the assembling process becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The support rod assembly is divided into multiple segments: the support rod itself, the snap lock mechanism, the through hole, and the groove. This segmentation allows the fixing holes to maintain sufficient depth for stability while the snap lock provides a separate, easy-to-operate locking mechanism that doesn't require deep holes for assembly
3Adaptability or versatility
If a lattice hole in the head frame is too small for hand to pass through, then the structure is compact, but it cannot perform assembly in the bat bag
Solution Approach 1:
The snap lock acts as an intermediary mechanism that enables assembly capability. It is installed in the groove on the head frame body and works with the through hole to secure the support rod, providing the necessary assembly functionality without requiring large lattice holes that would compromise the compact structure
4Ease of operation
If an opening is provided on a bag body of the bat bag to facilitate the assembling of the support rod, then the assembly is easier, but it affects the appearance and causes complicated production and increasing cost
Solution Approach 1:
The snap lock mechanism merges multiple functions into a single component installed in the groove: it provides the locking function, guides the support rod assembly, and eliminates the need for separate openings in the bag body. This integration simplifies the production process while maintaining ease of assembly
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies the assembly process, enhances stability and firmness of the golf bag, improving operational efficiency and reducing production costs by enabling free insertion and secure locking of the support rod.
Implementation Method 1
a spring is provided in the snap lock; the snap lock and the spring are provided in the groove through a rotatable fixing shaft; when an upper end of the support rod passes through the snap lock, a resilience of the spring enables the snap lock to automatically return to the through hole
Data Source
AI summary
A head frame of a golf bag with a self-locking support rod includes a frame body, a through hole, a groove, a snap lock and a rotatable fixing shaft. The through hole, the groove, the snap lock and the rotatable fixing shaft are provided on the frame body. The snap lock is configured to rotate around the rotatable fixing shaft in the groove to open and automatically block the through hole. During use, the support rod can be freely inserted in the through hole, a bag body and a fixing hole at a bag base to straighten the golf bag.