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

VSEngineering 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

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of golf bag fixationVSAvoidmanual adjustment requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecure hold of golf bag during shocksVSAvoidnumber of magnetic holding devices
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapacity for accessoriesVSAvoidweight of golf bag
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

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

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP2373386B1Golf bag and trolley for receiving and transporting a golf bag
Publication Date: 2013.08.14 BOXBAG
  • EP2373386B1 patent drawingFigure 1
  • EP2373386B1 patent drawingFigure 2~3

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).