Magnetic Golf Bag Fixation on Trolley
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional golf bags often shift or rotate on trolleys when navigating uneven terrain, requiring manual adjustment to maintain secure positioning and access to golf clubs.
Innovation Solution
Integration of magnetic holding devices on the golf bag and trolley, utilizing magnets and metal surfaces for secure attachment at multiple points, eliminating the need for straps or bands and ensuring a non-slip, twist-proof hold.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If straps or elastic bands are used to fix the golf bag on the trolley, then the golf bag can be secured to the trolley, but the golf bag may still rotate or shift on uneven terrain requiring manual adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical strap or elastic band fixation system with a magnetic holding device. The magnetic device uses magnetic attraction forces to secure the golf bag to the trolley, eliminating the need for manual tightening and adjustment of straps while providing more reliable rotation prevention during transport on uneven terrain.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the fixation mechanism from mechanical tension (straps) to magnetic attraction (magnetic holding device). This parameter change in the physical principle of fixation provides continuous holding force without requiring manual adjustment, resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation.
2Reliability
If multiple magnets are arranged at spatially widely spaced bearing points on the base body, then the golf bag is held securely and permanently on the trolley even during strong shocks, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the magnetic holding system into multiple discrete magnetic holding devices arranged at spatially widely spaced bearing points on the base body. Each magnet independently contributes to securing the golf bag, and the segmented arrangement provides stable fixation during strong shocks while allowing individual magnets to be manufactured and replaced separately, managing the complexity through modular design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional pockets are attached to the base body, then the capacity and flexibility of the golf bag for accessories is increased, but the weight and volume of the golf bag increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the additional pockets dynamically attachable and detachable via magnetic holding devices rather than permanently fixed. Users can attach pockets only when needed for specific accessories, allowing the golf bag to adapt its capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary weight and volume when the additional pockets are not required.
Solution Approach 2:
The base body is designed with a magnetic surface that can accommodate multiple different additional pockets with various functions. This universal magnetic attachment system allows a single golf bag to serve multiple purposes by attaching different pocket configurations based on specific needs, increasing adaptability without permanently adding weight.
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
Provides a simple, stable, and secure attachment of the golf bag to the trolley, maintaining consistent access to golf clubs even during shocks, and allows for easy attachment of additional pockets or accessories.
Implementation Method 1
at least one magnet arranged on the base body (3) of the golf bag (1), which comes into operative connection with at least one magnetic surface arranged on the trolley (4)
Implementation Method 2
This storage of the golf bag on the trolley via at least two spatially widely spaced bearing points ensures that the golf bag is held securely and permanently on the trolley
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AI summary
The invention relates to a golf bag having a base body (3) comprising at least one receiving compartment (2) for golf clubs, wherein the base body (3) comprises at least one magnetic retaining device (10). In order to configure a golf bag (1) so that said bag can be securely attached to a trolley (4), according to the invention, the base body (3) can be attached to a trolley (4) by means of the at least one magnetic retaining device (10) disposed on the base body (3), wherein at least one corresponding magnetic reaction surface acting together with the magnetic retaining device (10) of the base body (3) is disposed on the trolley (4).