Golf Bag Slip Partition and Attachment Sheath for Noise Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golf bags face issues with noise and damage due to alignment sticks interacting with clubs, and securing strap channels are difficult to locate and durable, leading to increased space usage and risk of catching or bumping into items.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating slip partitions for alignment sticks, divider top receptacles, and a durable attachment sheath for the securing strap channel, which provides separate storage for alignment sticks, reduces noise, and facilitates easy attachment and removal of the strap while enhancing durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of stationary object
If alignment sticks are stored alongside clubs in the golf bag body, then storage space is maximized, but noise and damage risk increase due to club heads and alignment sticks impacting each other during movement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the storage space into separate compartments: the golf bag body for clubs and a dedicated alignment stick holder positioned above the bag body. This segmentation prevents alignment sticks from contacting club heads during movement, eliminating noise and damage risks while maintaining efficient space utilization through vertical arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment stick holder extends vertically above the golf bag body in the vertical dimension, rather than occupying horizontal space within the bag body. This dimensional transition allows separate storage without compromising the storage volume of either clubs or alignment sticks, while preventing harmful interactions.
2Volume of stationary object
If the securing strap channel extends underneath the sheath receptacle to maximize storage volume, then pocket volume is increased, but the strap channel becomes difficult to locate and the sheath receptacle fabric loses integrity over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the securing strap channel from its traditional position underneath the sheath receptacle and relocates it to the exterior surface of the golf bag. This extraction preserves the sheath receptacle fabric integrity by preventing strap friction and wear, while the channel remains easily locatable on the bag exterior. The pocket volume is maintained through proper structural design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a reinforcement structure as an intermediary element between the securing strap channel and the sheath receptacle. This reinforcement prevents the strap channel from compromising the fabric integrity of the sheath receptacle, allowing the channel to extend in a manner that maximizes pocket volume while protecting the receptacle fabric from wear and degradation.
3Ease of manufacture
If the sheath receptacle fabric is used for the securing strap channel, then manufacturing is simplified, but repeated use causes the fabric to lose integrity and protrude excessively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different material qualities to different locations: the sheath receptacle uses flexible fabric for its intended purpose, while the securing strap channel uses a more durable, wear-resistant material at the location where strap friction occurs. This local quality differentiation maintains manufacturing simplicity while significantly extending the service life of both components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite construction by combining the sheath receptacle fabric with a reinforcement material or separate durable channel material. This composite approach allows the sheath receptacle to maintain its flexible, easy-to-manufacture fabric construction while the integrated reinforcement or separate channel material prevents excessive wear and protrusion from repeated strap use, thereby extending service life.
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AI summary
Embodiments of a golf bag comprising one or more auxiliary features to improve ease of use and durability. The golf bag comprises a slip partition and a pocket with an attachment sheath. The slip partition is defined by layers of fabric that form a passage. The passage is configured to house one or more alignment sticks. The slip partitions prevent the alignment sticks from interacting with golf clubs, thereby preventing undesirable sound and club tangle. The attachment sheath is configured to attach to both the pocket and the flat. The attachment sheath is made of a durable material that prevents pulling which can lead to plastic deformation of the pocket.