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US-12616884-B2 - Golf backpack

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Abstract

A golf backpack, having a main body with a front side and a back side substantially opposite each other, and which is attachable to the shoulders of a user by a pair of straps on the back side, and an internal structure arranged inside the main body. The backpack has a support structure arranged on outside the main body, on the front side and fixed to the internal structure, having this support structure fastenings for the balanced positioning of golf sticks arranged in use of the backpack in a plane parallel to the back side of the main body and symmetrically with respect to a vertical Z axis.

Inventors

  • Pedro Máximo SAN ROMÁN GÓMEZ

Assignees

  • Pedro Máximo SAN ROMÁN GÓMEZ

Dates

Publication Date
20260505
Application Date
20230329
Priority Date
20220420

Claims (20)

  1. 1 . A golf backpack comprising a main body with a front side and a back side opposite each other, attachable to the shoulders of a user by means of a pair of straps arranged on the back side, and an internal structure arranged inside the main body, a support structure arranged on the outside of the main body, on the front side and fixed to the internal structure, said support structure comprising fastenings for a balanced positioning of golf sticks arranged in use of the backpack in a plane parallel to the back side of the main body and symmetrically with respect to a vertical Z axis, wherein the support structure comprises two tubular boxes open at their ends joined together in the shape of a cross by means of a pivot.
  2. 2 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein the fastenings are movable and configured to enable different placements of the golf sticks.
  3. 3 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein the fastenings comprise clipping means.
  4. 4 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein the fastenings comprise magnetic means.
  5. 5 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein the support structure is hollow and comprises holes in its outer surface for the passage of golf sticks.
  6. 6 . The golf backpack according to claim 5 , wherein the fastenings match with at least some of the holes in the outer surface of the support structure.
  7. 7 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein the support structure has a regular polygonal shape in a section of said support structure by the plane parallel to the back side of the main body.
  8. 8 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein the support structure has a circular shape in a section of said support structure along the plane parallel to the back side of the main body.
  9. 9 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein the pivot is configured to allow variation of the angle formed between the tubular boxes.
  10. 10 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein the support structure is fixed to the internal structure by means of a ball joint.
  11. 11 . The golf backpack, according to claim 1 , comprising a lumbar belt attachable to the lumbar area and waist of the user and adjustable in length.
  12. 12 . The golf backpack according to claim 11 , wherein the lumbar belt is detachable from the backpack.
  13. 13 . The golf backpack according to claim 11 , wherein the lumbar belt comprises inflation means.
  14. 14 . The golf backpack, according to claim 1 , comprising a chest belt attachable to the user chest area and adjustable in length.
  15. 15 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein at least part of the areas of said backpack in contact with the user are padded.
  16. 16 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein at least part of the areas of said backpack in contact with the user comprise heating means.
  17. 17 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , wherein at least part of the areas of said backpack in contact with the user comprise mesh fabric configured to provide ventilation.
  18. 18 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , comprising an umbrella holder arranged on outside the main body, on the front side and fixed to the internal structure.
  19. 19 . The golf backpack according to claim 1 , comprising a removable tripod arranged inside the main body.
  20. 20 . The golf backpack according to claim 19 , wherein the removable tripod comprises a plurality of legs sliding along rails until unfolded at the base of the backpack.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a 371 of PCT/EP2023/058080, filed Mar. 29, 2023, which claims the priority from Spanish Patent Application No. P202230358, filed Apr. 20, 2022, and the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention belongs to the technical field of equipment for sports practice, specifically to bags for transporting sports equipment, and more specifically to bags and backpacks for transport of all the equipment necessary for the golf practice, mainly golf sticks, to the golf course, likewise throughout the entire length of the golf course during practice. The present invention relates to a golf backpack having a support structure for the placement and balanced distribution of golf sticks. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Golf has six centuries of history and from its beginnings to the present day the concept and use of bags carry the sticks has evolved significantly. In its beginnings, the sticks were tied by golf players with a rope for transporting them, but it was not until the end of the 19th century when the appearance of a concept similar to the bag we know today was dated, being manufactured in leather and canvas, materials that eventually gave way to nylon and plastic. From the 20th century onwards, the type of golf game required a large number of different golf sticks to be able to make the necessary strokes, and additional space was needed for golf balls, gloves, manuals, etc. This meant that the bags became increasingly larger, which affected their portability and a poor maneuverability when the user carried it. Conventional golf bags have long been in the shape of a tube or cylinder, and put the golf sticks together along the same. The bag usually has a handle, a strap for a shoulder or double strap for both shoulders, so that it can be carried, supporting these all the weight of the bag and, what is worse, in a decompensated way. This causes the user discomfort, fatigue, sluggishness and, more seriously, back injuries. Conventional bags are manufactured in different materials and qualities, based on the use and pleasure of each golf player, the most commonly used being canvas, rubber, leather or fur and other fabrics. With the use of electric carts or buggies, the user no longer had to carry the bag, so they became large, and also included a bottom to adapt it to the cart. Alternatively, a large number of hand carts were developed, whereby the user makes the course on foot, but carries the golf bag in the hand cart, which avoids carrying it on shoulders. However, these electric and hand carts are not practical for all golf players. The advantage of using a comfortable golf backpack-bag is that the user travels the shortest way to his ball, being able to skip the cordoned off areas (any area that protects areas of approach to greens so that the carts do not damage these delicate grounds and other areas) getting not delay the time of play and thus combating the so-called and dreaded slow game. When driving a buggy or using an electric cart during play on a golf course, you are obliged to respect the markers and cordoned off areas in certain zones and not cross them, in fact, in most of the golf courses only buggies can be driven on the paths. This implies that the user cannot move directly to his ball to hit it, but by not being able to get out the paths with the buggy, he must walk from where he leaves the buggy to his ball, hit it and return to buggy, which causes and increases slow game. Further, children cannot use electric carts because they are designed for adult golf players due to their weight, power and difficult maneuverability. They cannot use buggies either, for which you have to be of legal age, at least in Spain, and because of their dangerousness, so they can only use the alternative of hand carts. However, at present, hand carts are exceptionally large, with a support point not designed for height and body mass of children, causing them to drop the sticks from the bag while playing and even the cart bag itself, which increases slow game. In addition to the above, there is currently a golf modality, called “speed golf”, or “running golf”, in which the golf course is completed by running, with the objective of finishing the course in the shortest time possible. In this modality, no electric or hand carts are used, so users must carry the golf bag with the sticks on their shoulder or back in order to go directly and in a straight line (without delay and without slowing down the game) to the ball and execute the next stroke. Current golf bags, as mentioned above, are shaped like a tube or cylinder, not necessarily round or circular in cross-section, which put the sticks together along the same. The bag usually has a handle, a strap for a shoulder or double strap for both shoulders, so that it can be carried, supporting these all the weight of the bag and, what is worse, in an unbalanced