Scorecard Holder With Flexible Shield for Rain Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf scorecard holders fail to effectively keep scorecards dry during inclement weather, as they either allow rain to seep in when transitioning from closed to open positions or require partial exposure for writing, making it difficult to record scores in rainy conditions.
Innovation Solution
A foldable scorecard holder with a flexible, translucent or transparent shield attached to the outer jacket, allowing the holder to be opened to access the scorecard while maintaining protection from rain, featuring a design that can be easily used with a writing implement and accommodating various scorecard sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the holder is opened to expose the scorecard for writing or reading, then the scorecard becomes accessible for use, but the scorecard is exposed to rain and becomes wet
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into an outer jacket and an inner liner that can move independently. The inner liner can be opened to expose the scorecard for writing while the outer jacket remains closed to protect from rain, segmenting the protection function from the access function.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner liner acts as an intermediary between the scorecard and the external rain environment. It provides a controlled interface that allows writing access while maintaining the protective barrier of the outer jacket, mediating between accessibility and protection needs.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the holder is kept closed to protect the scorecard from rain, then the scorecard remains dry, but the scorecard is not accessible for writing or reading
Solution Approach 1:
The holder structure is segmented into an outer protective jacket and an inner accessible liner. This segmentation allows the outer jacket to maintain rain protection while the inner liner provides access to the scorecard, resolving the contradiction between protection and accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner liner is designed to be dynamic and movable relative to the outer jacket. It can be opened or adjusted to provide access when needed while the outer jacket maintains its closed protective position, allowing the system to adapt between protection and access modes.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If an umbrella is used to keep the scorecard dry, then rain protection is provided, but it becomes difficult to write on the scorecard while holding the umbrella
Solution Approach 1:
The rain protection function and the writing surface function are merged into a single integrated holder unit. The inner liner provides both protection and a dry writing surface, eliminating the need to separately hold an umbrella and write, thus combining protection and writing capabilities in one device.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder provides self-service rain protection for the scorecard, freeing both hands for writing. The structure automatically protects the scorecard from rain through its design, eliminating the need for external protection devices like umbrellas that would interfere with writing.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If a clear plastic sandwich bag is used to protect the scorecard, then the scorecard stays dry when closed, but it must be partially removed to write on it, exposing it to rain
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is segmented into an outer protective jacket and an inner liner that together provide continuous protection. Unlike a sandwich bag that requires removal, the inner liner remains within the protective system, allowing writing access while maintaining the sealed protection of the outer jacket.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner liner serves multiple functions: it provides a dry writing surface, maintains protection when opened, and can hold both the scorecard and writing implement. This multi-functionality eliminates the need to remove the protection device for writing, unlike the sandwich bag approach.
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AI summary
A scorecard holder can include an outer jacket foldable about a seam, binding, or hinge. The outer jacket can be movable between a closed position and an open position. In the open position the holder can at least expose at least a portion of the scorecard. The outer jacket can include an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. At least a portion of the interior surface can be configured to contact the scorecard placed within the outer jacket. When in the open position an outer periphery of the outer jacket can be at least slightly larger than the outer periphery of the scorecard configured to be held within the outer jacket. The scorecard holder can include a flexible shield attached to either i) a top edge of the outer jacket or ii) the seam, binding, or hinge.