Methods and apparatus for manually propelling a golf pull cart
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B62B-001/00
B62B-003/00
B62B-009/00
B62D-051/04
B62D-051/00
B62K-027/12
B62K-027/00
출원번호
UP-0625513
(2007-01-22)
등록번호
US-7611161
(2009-11-16)
발명자
/ 주소
Gross, William L.
대리인 / 주소
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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Apparatus and methods for propelling a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over a terrain are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to be attached to a handle of the golf bag cart and further configured to be attached to the waist of a golfer. The apparatus includes a belt member for
Apparatus and methods for propelling a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over a terrain are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to be attached to a handle of the golf bag cart and further configured to be attached to the waist of a golfer. The apparatus includes a belt member for attachment to the waist of the golfer, a deformable member configured to be disposed between the cart handle and the belt member for controlling movement of the cart while the cart is being towed, and a mounting member for attachment to the handle for connecting the deformable member to the handle.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. Apparatus for towing a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over a terrain, said apparatus configured for attachment to a handle of the golf bag cart and further configured for attachment to the waist of a golfer, said apparatus comprising: a belt member configured for attachment t
What is claimed is: 1. Apparatus for towing a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over a terrain, said apparatus configured for attachment to a handle of the golf bag cart and further configured for attachment to the waist of a golfer, said apparatus comprising: a belt member configured for attachment to said waist of said golfer; deformable means configured to be disposed between said cart handle and said belt member for controlling movement of said cart while said cart is being towed, said deformable means deformable in multiple axes, wherein said deformable means comprises elasteromeric means to control movement in the multiple axes; and mounting means configured to be attached to said handle for attaching said elastomeric means to said handle; wherein said mounting means is configured to hold said elastomeric means in an at rest position in which said elastomeric means is spaced from said handle, said mounting means operable to hold said elastomeric means in an actuated position in contact with said handle wherein said elastomeric means is deformable to dampen forces transmitted between said cart and said golfer. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said elastomeric means is configured to dampen forces transmitted between said cart and said golfer. 3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said elastomeric means is deformable to apply a force to said cart to resist a movement of said cart, said force increasing in magnitude as deformation of said elastomeric means increases in magnitude. 4. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said elastomeric means is configured to resist a further movement of said cart in a direction of travel of said cart. 5. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said elastomeric means is configured to resist movement of said cart in a direction transverse to the direction of travel of said cart. 6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said mounting means is configured to hold said elastomeric means in an at rest position in which said elastomeric means does not interfere with said golfer's grip of the cart handle, said mounting means operable to hold said elastomeric means in an actuated position in contact with said handle wherein said elastomeric means is deformable to dampen forces transmitted between said cart and said golfer. 7. The apparatus in claim 1 in which the mounting means is affixed at a first end to said cart and at a second end to said elastomeric means. 8. The apparatus of claim 7 in which said mounting means comprises: a first member affixed to said cart handle; a second member affixed to said elastomeric means; pivot means disposed between said first and second members and about which said second member may rotate relative to said first member to move said elastomeric means in to contact with said handle wherein said elastomeric means is deformable to dampen forces transmitted between said cart and said golfer. 9. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said belt member includes an aperture for receiving said elasotomeric means. 10. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said elastomeric means includes a first end engaged by said mounting means and a second end received by said aperture. 11. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said second end includes a flange portion engaged by said belt and trapped between said belt and said waist of said golfer. 12. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said deformable means dampens forces transmitted between said cart and said golfer. 13. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said deformable means is deformable to apply a force to said cart resisting movement of said cart, said force increasing in magnitude as deformation of said deformable increases in magnitude. 14. Apparatus for towing a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over a terrain, said apparatus configured for attachment to a handle of the golf bag cart and further configured for attachment to the waist of a golfer, said apparatus comprising: a belt member configured for attachment to said waist of said golfer; deformable means configured to be disposed between said cart handle and said belt member for controlling movement of said cart while said cart is being towed; and mounting means configured to be attached to said handle for attaching said deformable means to said handle, said mounting means comprising a first member affixed to said cart handle and a substantially spherical member supported by said first member, said deformable means surrounding and supported by said spherical member, said deformable means rotatable about and relative to said spherical member and into contact with said cart handle wherein said deformable means is deformable to dampen forces transmitted between said cart and said golfer. 15. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein said spherical member has a spherical surface disposed about a center, said deformable means rotatable about said center in all directions. 16. The apparatus of claim 15 further comprising: a cavity in said deformable means, said spherical member residing in said cavity, said deformable means engaging said spherical surface at a first end of said spherical member; and resilient cushioning means residing in said cavity and in engagement with said deformable means for cushioning forces transmitted between said cart and said golfer, said cushioning means engaging said spherical surface at a second end of said spherical member, said deformable means and said cushioning means effective to capture said spherical member therebetween. 17. The apparatus of claim 16 further comprising stop means disposed at said second end of said spherical member for engaging said cushioning means to limit rotation of said deformable means relative to said spherical member. 18. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein said deformable means and said cushioning means are rotatable about said spherical member, said stop means stopping said rotation when said stop means abuts said cushioning means. 19. The apparatus of claim 14 further comprising stop means for limiting rotation of said deformable means relative to said spherical member after said deformable means has rotated into contact with said cart handle. 20. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein said deformable means is deformable to apply a force to said cart resisting movement of said cart, said force increasing in magnitude as deformation of said elastomeric means increases. 21. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein said deformable means resists movement of said cart in the direction of travel of said cart. 22. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said deformable means resists movement of said cart in a direction transverse to the direction of travel of said cart. 23. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein said deformable means comprise elastomeric means. 24. A belt for towing a multiple-wheeled device over terrain, said belt configured to be attached to a handle of the device, said belt comprising: a belt member configured to be attached to the waist of a user, said belt member comprising an opening formed therein; and a belt engaging member comprising a base at a first end and a coupling device proximate a second end, the first end of said belt engaging member having a diameter larger than that of the second end, defining a ridge, said opening of said belt member sized to engage the ridge, a remainder of said belt engaging member comprising a deformable material configured for insertion through said opening of said belt member. 25. A belt according to claim 24 further comprising a retention member, said retention member configured for attachment to said belt member after insertion of said belt engaging member, to maintain a position of said belt engaging member within said opening of said belt member. 26. A belt according to claim 25 wherein said retention member comprises a piece of material attached to said belt member, said material of a size to enclose said base of said belt engaging member between said opening of said belt member and said material. 27. A belt according to claim 24 wherein said belt engaging material comprises a hollow core, parameters of said hollow core partially defining deformation properties of said deformable material. 28. A belt according to claim 24 wherein said coupling device is configured for attachment to a mating coupling device, the mating coupling device capable of attachment to a handle of the multiple-wheeled device. 29. A belt engaging device, said device configured for insertion through an opening formed in a belt and for attachment to a golf bag cart handle for the towing of a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over terrain, said belt engaging device comprising: a first end defining a base, the base enlarged to engage the belt about a perimeter defined by the opening formed in the belt; and a second end further comprising a coupling device, for attachment to the golf bag cart handle, said second end configured to pass through said opening in said belt such that the enlarged base engages the defined perimeter, said belt engaging device comprising a deformable material for controlling movement of the cart while the cart is being towed and dampening forces transmitted between the cart and a user wearing the belt. 30. A belt engaging device according to claim 29 wherein the deformable material comprises an elastomeric material. 31. A belt engaging device according to claim 29 further comprising a hollow core, parameters of said hollow core partially defining deformation properties of said belt engaging device. 32. A belt engaging device according to claim 29 wherein said second end has a diameter larger than that of said first end, defining a ridge, the opening formed in the belt sized to engage the ridge. 33. A belt engaging device according to claim 29 wherein said coupling device comprises: a first member configured to be affixed to a handle of a golf bag cart; a second member affixed to said belt engaging device; and a pivot member disposed between said first and second members to allow a pivoting movement of said first member with respect to said second member. 34. A belt engaging device according to claim 33 wherein said second member is molded within said belt engaging device proximate said second end. 35. A belt engaging device according to claim 29 wherein said coupling device comprises: a first member configured to be affixed to a handle of a golf bag cart; a second member configured to be attached to said first member; and a spherical member rotatably mounted within said belt engaging device, said second member extending from said spherical member and through an opening in said second end of said belt engaging device. 36. A belt engaging device according to claim 35 wherein said belt engaging device is substantially hollow, said belt engaging device further comprising a cylindrical member disposed within the hollow portion, said cylindrical member extending from said first end of said belt engaging device towards said second end, said spherical member having a diameter such that it is configured to rest on said cylindrical member. 37. A belt engaging device according to claim 36 wherein said spherical member comprises a bore therethrough, said bore for attachment of said second member, said second member extending through said bore such that a rotation of said spherical member is limited when said a portion of said second member engages said cylindrical member. 38. A belt engaging device according to claim 29 wherein said coupling device comprises: a loop embedded in said second end of said belt engaging device; and a strap, said strap configured to provide an attachment between a golf bag cart handle and said loop. 39. A belt engaging device according to claim 29 wherein said coupling device comprises a first member configured to be affixed to a handle of a golf bag cart, said first member comprising one of a member for insertion into the golf bag cart handle and an assembly configured for clamping around the golf bag cart handle. 40. An interface between a belt to be worn by a user and a golf bag cart handle, said interface comprising: a belt engaging device, a first end of said belt engaging device configured to engage the belt, a second end of said belt engaging device configured to extend toward the golf bag cart handle, said belt engaging device comprising an elastomeric material for dampening along multiple axes forces transmitted between the golf bag cart handle and a user wearing the belt; and a coupling device configured to extend from the second end of said belt engaging device to provide an attachment to the golf bag cart handle wherein said coupling further comprises a first member configured to be affixed to a handle of a golf bag cart; a second member configured to be attached to said first member; and a spherical member rotatably mounted within said belt engaging device, said second member extending from said spherical member and through an opening in the second end of said belt engaging device. 41. An interface according to claim 40 wherein said coupling device comprises: a first member configured for attachment to the golf bag cart handle; and a second member configured for attachment to said first member, said second member retained by said belt engaging device. 42. An interface according to claim 40 wherein said belt engaging device is substantially hollow, said belt engaging device further comprising a cylindrical member disposed within the hollow portion, said cylindrical member extending from said first end of said belt engaging device towards said second end, said spherical member having a diameter such that it is configured to rest on said cylindrical member. 43. An interface according to claim 42 wherein said spherical member comprises a bore therethrough, said bore for attachment of said second member, said second member extending through said bore such that a rotation of said spherical member is limited when said a portion of said second member engages said cylindrical member. 44. An interface according to claim 40 wherein said first member comprising one of a member for insertion into the golf bag cart handle and an assembly configured for clamping around the golf bag cart handle.
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