Self-Centering Golf Bag Strap via Curved Connector Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional golf bag carrying straps require manual adjustment, which is cumbersome and time-consuming, as they tend to pinch and restrain the straps, necessitating the golfer to put the bag down to make adjustments.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable carrying strap system featuring a connector plate with specific slots and pathways that allow the straps to automatically adjust without manual intervention, enabling side-to-side and up-down movement for self-centering and angle adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional carrying straps with buckles are used, then the straps are restrained and prevented from moving, but manual adjustment is required which is cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying strap system automatically adjusts itself through the interaction between the strap and the curved surface of the connector plate. As the bag shifts or the user moves, the strap naturally slides along the curved path and self-centers without requiring manual intervention, making the system self-adjusting and eliminating the need for users to stop and readjust the straps
Solution Approach 2:
The connector plate features a curved path instead of fixed slots, allowing the carrying strap to dynamically move and adjust its position. The strap can slide freely along the curved trajectory, enabling continuous adaptation to position changes while maintaining proper alignment, transforming a static restraint system into a dynamic self-adjusting mechanism
2Extent of automation
If fixed buckle slots are used, then strap position is restrained, but the strap cannot automatically adjust when the bag shifts
Solution Approach 1:
The connector plate employs a curved path geometry that enables the carrying strap to dynamically respond to position changes. The strap can slide along the curved trajectory as the bag shifts or the user moves, automatically repositioning itself without manual intervention and maintaining optimal alignment throughout the carrying process
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple slots are provided for adjustment, then adaptability is improved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of providing multiple discrete adjustment slots, the invention uses a continuous curved path on the connector plate. This geometric parameter change transforms discrete position options into a continuous adjustment range, allowing the strap to assume any position along the curve while simplifying the overall structure to a single integrated curved surface rather than multiple separate slots
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AI summary
Embodiments of bag having an adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the adjustable carrying strap system includes a plurality of carrying straps configured to be coupled to a bag at one end and a connector plate at the opposite end thereof to provide a self-centering capability to the bag, such as a golf bag. The connector plate comprises an arc region and an apex region opposite the arc region and defines a first arc slot and a second arc slot in the arc region and a first straight slot and a second straight slot within the apex region. In some embodiments, the connector plate defines a center slot defined between the first and second arc slots and the first and second straight slots.