Rotatable Golf Club Backpack for Motorcycle and Bicycle Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional golf bags are too bulky and heavy to be conveniently transported on motorcycles or bicycles, and the upright arrangement of golf clubs makes them unsuitable for these modes of transport.
Innovation Solution
A backpack with rotatable cartridges that can switch between upright and cross positions, allowing golf clubs to be stored efficiently, reducing the overall height and making it easier to carry on motorcycles or bicycles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional golf bags are used to carry golf clubs upright, then the clubs are protected and organized, but the bag becomes too bulky and heavy for motorcycle or bicycle transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the cartridge rotatable between upright and cross positions. The cartridge can be rotated 90 degrees from the traditional upright position to a cross position, transforming the bag from a bulky vertical structure to a compact horizontal structure that fits motorcycle or bicycle transport requirements while maintaining club protection and organization capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-dimension upright arrangement to a two-dimensional configuration by allowing the cartridge to rotate into a cross position. This dimensional change enables the same volume to be redistributed differently, creating a compact profile suitable for non-automobile transport while preserving all club storage capabilities
2Ease of operation
If golf clubs are arranged upright in a single tube-shaped container, then the clubs are securely stored, but the overall length becomes too long for motorcycle or bicycle transport
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable cartridge mechanism allows dynamic adjustment between upright and cross positions. When rotated to the cross position, the effective length of the bag is reduced by approximately 90 degrees, transforming it from an excessively long vertical structure to a manageable horizontal structure that fits standard motorcycle or bicycle rack dimensions
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of maintaining the traditional upright orientation, the invention allows inversion to a cross orientation. This inverted configuration achieves the same club storage function while dramatically reducing the vertical length that causes transport problems on two-wheeled vehicles
Data Source
AI summary
A backpack includes a base, a harness, a hinge mechanism, a first cartridge and a second cartridge. The harness is coupled to the base and is configured to be removably worn by a person. The hinge mechanism is coupled to the base. The first cartridge is configured to removably store at least one piece of sporting equipment, such as a golf club, and is rotatably coupled to the base by the hinge mechanism. The second cartridge is configured to removably store at least one other piece of sporting equipment, such as a golf club, and is rotatably coupled to the base by the hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism is configured to allow each of the first and second cartridges to be rotated between an upright position and a cross position.