SEAT STRUCTURE FOR ATTACHMENT TO A GOLF CART OR TROLLEY

Abstract: A seat structure which can be attached to a golf cart or trolley 22 comprises a stem 10 provided at one end with a seat 11 and at its other end with a pointed member 12, said stem 10 extending through a tube 14 and being slidable therein, a spring 15 extends between the tube 14 and the upper end of the stem 10 to urge the stem 10 upwardly and the stem is pivotally connected by a pivot 18 to a mounting tube 17 which can be secured to a support member 25 provided on the trolley 22 by a securing member 26, and a plate spring 20 is provided for returning the stem 10 to a means or equilibrium position after it has been moved about the pivot 18.

Description: The invention relates to a seat structure which can be attached to a cart or trolley for carrying a bag of golf clubs and to a golf cart or trolley provided with such a seat. When playing a round of golf it is usual for a player to use a hand pulled cart or trolley for transporting a bag of golf clubs around the golf course. There are times when a player has to wait some time before playing a shot and the use of a seat is very desirable at that time. According to the present invention there is provided a seat structure which can be attached to a cart or trolley for carrying a bag of golf clubs, comprising a stem member provided at one end with a seat, said stem member extending through a tube and being slidable in the tube, first resilient means for urging the stem member in the direction of the seat, said tube being pivotally connected to a mounting member which can be connected to support structure provided on the cart or trolley, and second resilient means being provided between a member connected to the stem member and the mounting member for returning the stem member to a mean or equilibrium position after it has been moved about the pivot. An embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of an example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:- Figure 1 is a side elevation of a seat structure according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a section taken along the line 2-2 indicated on Figure 1, and Figure 3 is a partial side elevation showing the seat structure attached to a golf cart or trolley. The seat structure comprises a tubular stem member 10 which is preferably formed of aluminium and which is provided at one end (the upper end) with a seat 11 which is a folding seat similar to seats used on so called shooting sticks and is provided at its other end (the lower end) with a pointed foot member 12 having a pivoted plate number 13 which again are similar to such members provided on the lower end of a shooting stick. The stem member 10 extends through a tube 14 which is lined with a plastics liner and is slideable in the tube 14. Extending between the tube 14 and the seat 11 is a coil spring 15 which surrounds the stem member 10. The tube 14 is welded to a channel section bracket 16 which is pivotally connected to a square section tubular mounting member 17 by a bolt 18. It will be appreciated that the stem member 10 can be thus pivoted about the axis of the bolt 18. Secured to the bracket 16 is a substantially U-section member 19 which extends transversely of the tube 14 and which is located above the mounting member 17. Extending between the member 19 and the mounting member 17 is a flat spring 20 which in side elevation is of channel section. The spring 20 applies a restoring force urging the stem member 10 to an equilibrium or mean position if it is moved about the axis of the bolt 18. The spring 15 is surrounded by a protective gaiter 21. As will be seen from figure 3 the golf cart or trolley 22 is provided with seat support structure which consists of a bracket 23 which is clamped to a structural tube 24 of the cart or trolley 22 and a square section stem or rod 25 on which the mounting member 17 can be slid. The mounting member 17 is retained on the stem a rod 25 by a fixing clip or clamp 26. It will be appreciated that by releasing the clip or clamp 26 the seat structure can be disengaged from the rod 25 and used independently of the cart or trolley 22. In use the compression spring 15 moves the stem number 10 away from the ground when the weight of the user is removed and the pivot action of the stem member 10 allows the seat structure to be used on uneven ground, i.e. on a slope.

Claims: 1. A seat structure which can be attached to a cart or trolley (22) for carrying a bag of golf clubs, comprising a stem member (10) provided at one end with a seat (11), said stem member (10) extending through a tube (14) and being slidable in the tube (14), first resilient means (15) for urging the stem member (10) in the direction of the seat (11), said tube (14) being pivotally connected to a mounting member (17) which can be connected to support structure (25) provided on the cart or trolley (22), and second resilient means (20) being provided between a member (19) connected to the stem member (10) and the mounting member (17) for returning the stem member (10) to a mean or equilibrium position after it has been moved about the pivot (18). 2. A seat structure as claimed in claim 1, in which said tube (14) is lined with a plastics liner. 3. A seat structure as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, in which said tube (14) is secured to a bracket (16, 19) which is connected by said pivot (18) to the mounting member (17). 4. A seat structure as claimed in claim 3, in which said second resilient means (20) comprises a channel section plate spring located between said bracket (16, 19) and said mounting member (17). 5. A seat structure as claimed in any preceding claim, in which said mounting member (17) comprises a tubular member provided at one end with a clamp or clip (26) for retaining the mounting member (17) on a stem or rod (25) forming the support structure provided on the trolley or cart (22). 6. A seat structure as claimed in any preceding claim, in which said first resilient means (15) comprises a coil spring surrounding said stem member (10). 7. A seat structure as claimed in any preceding claim, in which said first resilient means (15) is surrounded by a protective gaiter (21). 8. A seat structure as claimed in any preceding claim, in which said seat (11) is foldable about one end of the stem member (10). 9. A seat structure as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the other end of the stem member (10) is provided with a pointed foot member (12) having a pivotable ground engaging plate (13). 10. A golf cart or trolley (22) provided with a seat structure as claimed in any preceding claim.

Inventors: POTTER, GEORGE PERCIVAL
Applicants: ACUSHNET LIMITED
Application year: 1987
Main classification: A63B55
IPC codes: B62B5, A63B55