Golf Bag Strap Connector with Segmented Channels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional golf bag strap systems require manual adjustment and can become entangled, leading to discomfort and inconvenience during use.
Innovation Solution
A golf bag strap system featuring a strap connector with diagonal strap arm portions and channels that allow the straps to move freely without contacting each other, self-adjusting the configuration without manual intervention, using a design with vertically offset channels and integrated padding for comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional strap systems are used, then the structure is simple, but the straps become entangled and require manual adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The strap connector is divided into multiple functional components including first and second strap arm portions with separate channels, allowing independent movement of straps while preventing entanglement. Each channel is independently configured to guide its respective strap through the connector body.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap connector acts as an intermediary device between the straps and the user, automatically adjusting strap configuration and positioning without requiring direct manual intervention. The connector mediates the interaction between multiple straps to prevent entanglement while maintaining adjustability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If straps are allowed to move freely, then automatic adjustment is achieved, but entanglement occurs
Solution Approach 1:
Separate channels are provided for first and second straps within the strap connector, physically segregating the straps to prevent entanglement while allowing each strap to move independently for automatic adjustment and configuration adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The harmful interaction between straps (entanglement) is eliminated by extracting the straps into separate spatial paths through dedicated channels, allowing each strap to function independently without interfering with the other while maintaining overall system adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If manual adjustment is required, then strap configuration is controllable, but user effort increases
Solution Approach 1:
The strap system is designed to automatically adjust and configure itself through the mechanical interaction of straps moving through the segmented channels of the connector, eliminating the need for continuous manual intervention and reducing both user effort and adjustment time.
Data Source
AI summary
Golf bag strap systems and methods to manufacture the same are generally described herein. In one example, a strap system may include a strap connector having a body portion. A first strap arm portion may extend from the body portion and may have a first channel extending through the body portion and configured to receive a first strap. A second strap arm portion may extend from the body portion and may have a second channel extending through the body portion and configured to receive a second strap. The first and second channels may be at least partially separate from each other. The first and second straps may freely move relative to each other without contacting each other inside the strap connector. Other examples may be described and claimed.