EP1246671B1 - Rain protection device for a golf bag - Google Patents

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EP1246671B1
EP1246671B1 EP01909440A EP01909440A EP1246671B1 EP 1246671 B1 EP1246671 B1 EP 1246671B1 EP 01909440 A EP01909440 A EP 01909440A EP 01909440 A EP01909440 A EP 01909440A EP 1246671 B1 EP1246671 B1 EP 1246671B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B55/00Bags for golf clubs; Stands for golf clubs for use on the course; Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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  • the invention relates to a rain protection device for a golf bag according to the Preamble of claim 1.
  • a rain protection device of the type mentioned for a golf bag is from the US-A-5 718 333 is known.
  • a golf bag with various storage compartments for Golf accessories known. At least one of these storage compartments is a bag trained that temporarily by means of a fastening device on the golf bag is definable.
  • This fastening device is a zipper with two matching zipper organs.
  • the one Zipper organ is firmly on the pocket and the second zipper organ is firmly attached to the golf bag. That means that the respective bag and the the respective golf bag must be exactly matched to each other in terms of dimensions, because the course of one zipper organ and the course of the second Zipper organ must correspond exactly. So it's not possible to combine a bag with any golf bag as desired.
  • To the Bag not only temporarily on a matching golf bag to be able to attach the bag to the body of one if necessary
  • To be able to carry golfers are also fastening straps on the bag attached, with which the bag around the torso of a golfer can be fixed.
  • the bag is used to store golf balls, gloves or the like. to This known bag is not intended to accommodate a rain cover.
  • the invention has for its object a rain protection device to create the kind that is easy and with any golf bag can be easily combined to the respective Goflbag against weather influences like rain or the like to protect.
  • the rain protection device has the advantage that the Bag containing rain protection cover with the aid of its fastening device easy and time-saving to attach to any golf bag and if necessary is also removable from the corresponding golf bag to the bag on another golf bag, i.e. on its bottom side End section to be able to temporarily fix.
  • the fastening section along which the rain cover with the bag is firmly connected to the inside of the bag so that it is easy to to store the rain cover in a small volume in the bag, and to close the bag.
  • the fastening device by means of which the rain protection cover containing Bag can be temporarily fixed on the respective golf bag, for example as Belt, as a fastening belt or the like be formed around the rain cover to be able to fix the bag on the respective golf bag. It is useful Here, when the said bag on the bottom end portion of the golf bag is temporarily determined, so to speak, all-round protection of the golf bag against To allow weather influences.
  • the pocket of the rain protection device according to the invention can be a Pocket base part and a closure part for closing the pocket base part have by means of a closure device.
  • the pocket base and that Closure part can be made by connecting seams, by welding seams or with the help other technologies known per se. The each for application technology that comes depends on the material of the bag base and the Closure part.
  • the bag i.e. the bag base and the closure part are made expediently made of a moisture-impermeable material.
  • the one provided for closing the pocket base part with the closure part Closure device can be from a zipper or from a Velcro be educated.
  • the closure part as a closure cap form, which overlaps the pocket base part in the closed state in order to To prevent rainwater from entering the inside of the bag, for example. This overlap can be achieved, for example, by at least one push button Buckle closure, a zipper or a Velcro fastener temporarily be fixable.
  • the rain protection cover expediently consists of a crease-resistant or crease-free moisture-proof material. It is through suitable material selection possible, unsightly creases in the active rain protection state Avoid rain cover. Due to the special coloring of the material decorative effects can be achieved.
  • Rain protection device is provided with a locking tab, which by means of a Closure device with the rain cover is sealingly connected.
  • a Closure device with the rain cover is sealingly connected.
  • the Rain protection device according to the invention on any golf bag attachable, i.e. can be combined with any golf bag to counter this Protect weather influences such as rain reliably. That doesn't just apply to that respective golf bag but in the same way for that in the respective golf bag golf equipment.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view obliquely from a golf bag 10 with Bags 12, 14 and 16 for various golf utensils.
  • the golf bag 10 has one circumferential collar section 18 through which an opening 20 of the golf bag 10 is set. Through this opening 20 in the golf bag 10th Golf equipment items such as golf clubs can be set.
  • a pocket 24 is located on the underside, dimensionally stable end section 22 of the golf bag 10 temporarily fixed by means of a fastening device 26.
  • the Fastening device 26 is, for example, from a fastening belt formed, which is connected to the pocket 24 and protrudes from it and the For example, a belt buckle 28 (see FIG. 3) has around the pocket 24 on attach said underside end portion 22 of the golf bag 10 detachably can.
  • the pocket 24 forms a storage compartment for a small volume collapsible rain protection cover 30, which in FIG covering active use condition is shown. Im inactive When not in use, the rain protection cover 30 becomes small-volume in the pocket 24 housed together.
  • the pocket 24 has a pocket base 32 and a closure part 34.
  • the Fastening device 26 protrudes from the pocket base 32.
  • a closure device 36 provided, for example, by a zipper or by a Velcro is formed.
  • the made of a crease-resistant or crease-free moisture-proof material existing rain cover 30 is inside the pocket 24 along a Fastening section 38 with the pocket 24 or the pocket base 32 thereof connected (see Figure 2).
  • the Rain cover 30 along both of them to the attachment portion 38 adjacent longitudinal edges 40 closable.
  • the said longitudinal edges 40 press buttons or buckles 42 provided his.
  • the Rain cover 30 provided with an elastic member 46, the is designed, for example, as an elastic band.
  • the hood opening 44 Through the hood opening 44, it is also in the active state of use Rain cover 30 possible in the golf bag 10 golf equipment such as Adjust golf clubs or remove them from the golf bag 10. At the same time excellent protection of the golf bag 10 or of golf equipment such as golf clubs 30 located in the golf bag 10 achieved.

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A rain protection arrangement for a golf bag ( 10 ), which has a rain protection cover ( 30 ) which can be folded up in a small volume, in a storage compartment. The storage compartment is in the form of a bag ( 24 ) which can temporarily secured to the golf bag ( 10 ) by means of a fixing device ( 26 ). The rain protection cover ( 30 ) is fixedly connected to the bag ( 24 ) along a fixing portion.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Regenschutzeinrichtung für ein Golfbag gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a rain protection device for a golf bag according to the Preamble of claim 1.

Aus dem Prospekt "BULLET GOLF ,THERE IS NOTHING BETTER - INNOVATIVE GOLF EQUIPMENT" sind Golfbags in verschiedenen Ausführungsformen bekannt. Unter der Bezeichnung "EXECUTIVE 9,5''" ist ein Golfbag mit einer kleinvolumig zusammenlegbaren Regenschutzhülle in einem Aufbewahrungsabteil bekannt, wobei das Aufbewahrungsabteil ein integrales Bestandteil des Golfbags ist. Das bedeutet, daß bekanntermaßen zum jeweiligen Golfbag eine Regenschutzeinrichtung zugehörig ist. Solche Golfbags mit integrierter Regenschutzhülle sind in ihrer Anschaffung relativ teuer. Wünscht ein Golfspieler ein neues Golfbag, so muß er entweder wieder ein entsprechend teueres Golfbag mit integrierter Regenschutzhülle oder ein Golfbag ohne eine solche Regenschutzeinrichtung kaufen. Im zuletzt genannten Falle besitzt der Golfspieler also dann ein Golfbag ohne Regenschutzeinrichtung, was ebenfalls als nachteilig anzusehen ist.From the brochure "BULLET GOLF, THERE IS NOTHING BETTER - INNOVATIVE GOLF EQUIPMENT "golf bags are known in various embodiments. Under the name "EXECUTIVE 9.5 ''" is a golf bag with a small volume collapsible rain cover known in a storage compartment, the storage compartment being an integral part of the golf bag. The means that, as is known, a golf bag Rain protection device is associated. Such golf bags with integrated Rain covers are relatively expensive to buy. Wishes a golfer new golf bag, so he must either have a correspondingly expensive golf bag integrated rain cover or a golf bag without one Buy rain protection. In the latter case, the golfer owns So then a golf bag without rain protection, which is also disadvantageous can be seen.

Eine Regenschutzeinrichtung der eingangs genannten Art für ein Golfbag ist aus der US-A-5 718 333 bekannt. Dort ist die Regenschutzhülle - wie bei den oben erwähnten Golfbags - mit dem Golfbag permanent fest verbunden, d.h. die Anschaffung des Golfbags mit integrierter Regenschutzhülle ist relativ teuer. A rain protection device of the type mentioned for a golf bag is from the US-A-5 718 333 is known. There is the rain cover - like the one above mentioned golf bags - permanently attached to the golf bag, i.e. the Buying a golf bag with an integrated rain cover is relatively expensive.

Aus der US-A-5 176 253 ist ein Golfbag mit diversen Aufbewahrungsabteilen für Golfzubehör bekannt. Mindestens eines dieser Aufbewahrungsabteile ist als Tasche ausgebildet, die mittels einer Befestigungseinrichtung am Golfbag temporär festlegbar ist. Diese Befestigungseinrichtung ist als Reißverschluss mit zwei zusammenpassenden Reißverschlussorganen ausgebildet. Das eine Reißverschlussorgan ist fest an der Tasche und das zweite Reißverschlussorgan ist fest am Golfbag angebracht. Das bedeutet, dass die jeweilige Tasche und der jeweilige Golfbag aneinander abmessungsmäßig genau angepasst sein müssen, weil der Verlauf des einen Reißverschlussorganes und der Verlauf des zweiten Reißverschlußorganes sich genau entsprechen müssen. Es ist also nicht möglich, eine Tasche mit jedem beliebigen Golfbag wunschgemäß zu kombinieren. Um die Tasche nicht nur an einem genau passend zugehörigen Golfbag temporär befestigen zu können, sondern die Tasche im Bedarfsfall auch am Körper eines Golfspielers tragen zu können, sind an der Tasche außerdem Befestigungsgurte angebracht, mit welchen die Tasche um den Rumpf eines Golfspielers festlegbar ist. Die Tasche dient zur Lagerung von Golfbällen, Handschuhen oder dergleichen. Zur Unterbringung einer Regenschutzhülle ist diese bekannte Tasche nicht vorgesehen.From US-A-5 176 253 is a golf bag with various storage compartments for Golf accessories known. At least one of these storage compartments is a bag trained that temporarily by means of a fastening device on the golf bag is definable. This fastening device is a zipper with two matching zipper organs. The one Zipper organ is firmly on the pocket and the second zipper organ is firmly attached to the golf bag. That means that the respective bag and the the respective golf bag must be exactly matched to each other in terms of dimensions, because the course of one zipper organ and the course of the second Zipper organ must correspond exactly. So it's not possible to combine a bag with any golf bag as desired. To the Bag not only temporarily on a matching golf bag to be able to attach the bag to the body of one if necessary To be able to carry golfers are also fastening straps on the bag attached, with which the bag around the torso of a golfer can be fixed. The bag is used to store golf balls, gloves or the like. to This known bag is not intended to accommodate a rain cover.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Regenschutzeinrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die mit jedem beliebigen Golfbag einfach und problemlos kombinierbar ist, um das jeweilige Goflbag gegen Witterungseinflüsse wie Regen o.dgl. zu schützen. The invention has for its object a rain protection device to create the kind that is easy and with any golf bag can be easily combined to the respective Goflbag against weather influences like rain or the like to protect.

Diese Aufgabe wird bei einer Regenschutzeinrichtung der eingangs genannten Art erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Kennzeichenteiles des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst.This task is performed in a rain protection device of the type mentioned According to the invention by the features of the characterizing part of the claim 1 solved.

Die erfindungsgemäße Regenschutzeinrichtung weist den Vorteil auf, daß die die Regenschutzhülle enthaltende Tasche mit Hilfe ihrer Befestigungseinrichtung einfach und zeitsparend an jedem beliebigen Golfbag befestigbar und im Bedarfsfall auch vom entsprechenden Golfbag wieder entfembar ist, um die Tasche wunschgemäß an einem anderen Golfbag, d.h. an dessen bodenseitigem Endabschnitt, temporär befestigen zu können.The rain protection device according to the invention has the advantage that the Bag containing rain protection cover with the aid of its fastening device easy and time-saving to attach to any golf bag and if necessary is also removable from the corresponding golf bag to the bag on another golf bag, i.e. on its bottom side End section to be able to temporarily fix.

Der Befestigungsabschnitt, entlang welchem die Regenschutzhülle mit der Tasche fest verbunden ist, befindet sich im Tascheninneren, so daß es einfach möglich ist, die Regenschutzhülle kleinvolumig zusammengelegt in der Tasche unterzubringen, und die Tasche zu verschließen.The fastening section along which the rain cover with the bag is firmly connected to the inside of the bag so that it is easy to to store the rain cover in a small volume in the bag, and to close the bag.

Soll das jeweilige Golfbag gegen Witterungseinflüsse wie Regen o.dgl. geschützt werden, so braucht die am Golfbag temporär festgelegte Tasche nur geöffnet zu werden, um anschließend die kleinvolumig zusammengelegte Regenschutzhülle aus der Tasche herauszuziehen und von unten nach oben über das Golfbag zu stülpen.Should the golf bag against weather influences such as rain or the like. protected , the bag temporarily fixed on the golf bag only needs to be opened are then made out of the small-volume rain cover pull the bag out and put it over the golf bag from bottom to top.

Die Befestigungseinrichtung, mittels welcher die die Regenschutzhülle enthaltende Tasche am jeweiligen Golfbag temporär festlegbar ist, kann beispielsweise als Gürtel, als Befestigungsgurt o.dgl. ausgebildet sein, um die die Regenschutzhülle enthaltende Tasche am jeweiligen Golfbag festlegen zu können. Zweckmäßig ist es hierbei, wenn die besagte Tasche am bodenseitigen Endabschnitt des Golfbags temporär festgelegt wird, úm quasi einen allseitigen Schutz des Golfbags gegen Witterungseinflüsse zu ermöglichen.The fastening device by means of which the rain protection cover containing Bag can be temporarily fixed on the respective golf bag, for example as Belt, as a fastening belt or the like be formed around the rain cover to be able to fix the bag on the respective golf bag. It is useful Here, when the said bag on the bottom end portion of the golf bag is temporarily determined, so to speak, all-round protection of the golf bag against To allow weather influences.

Die Tasche der erfindungsgemäßen Regenschutzeinrichtung kann ein Taschengrundteit und ein Verschlußteil zum Verschließen des Taschengrundteils mittels einer Verschlußeinrichtung aufweisen. Das Taschengrundteil und das Verschlußteil können durch Verbindungsnähte, durch Schweißnähte oder mit Hilfe anderer an sich bekannter Technologien hergestellt sein. Die jeweils zur Anwendung gelangende Technologie hängt vom Material des Taschengrundteiles und des Verschlußteiles ab.The pocket of the rain protection device according to the invention can be a Pocket base part and a closure part for closing the pocket base part have by means of a closure device. The pocket base and that Closure part can be made by connecting seams, by welding seams or with the help other technologies known per se. The each for application technology that comes depends on the material of the bag base and the Closure part.

Die Tasche, d.h. das Taschengrundteil und das Verschlußteil bestehen zweckmäßigerweise aus einem nässeundurchlässigen Material.The bag, i.e. the bag base and the closure part are made expediently made of a moisture-impermeable material.

Die zum Verschließen des Taschengrundteiles mit dem Verschlußteil vorgesehene Verschlußeinrichtung kann von einem Reißverschluß oder von einem Klettverschluß gebildet sein. Desgleichen ist es möglich, das Verschlußteil als Verschlußkappe auszubilden, die das Taschengrundteil im Schließzustand überlappt, um ein Eindringen beispielsweise von Regenwasser in das Tascheninnere zu vermeiden. Diese Überlappung kann beispielsweise durch wenigstens einen Druckknopf, einen Schnallenverschluß, einen Reißverschluß oder einen Klettverschtuß temporär fixierbar sein.The one provided for closing the pocket base part with the closure part Closure device can be from a zipper or from a Velcro be educated. Likewise, it is possible to use the closure part as a closure cap form, which overlaps the pocket base part in the closed state in order to To prevent rainwater from entering the inside of the bag, for example. This overlap can be achieved, for example, by at least one push button Buckle closure, a zipper or a Velcro fastener temporarily be fixable.

Die Regenschutzhülle besteht zweckmäßigerweise aus einem knitterarmen oder knitterfreien nässeundurchlässigen Material. Durch geeignete Materialauswahl ist es dabei möglich, im aktiven Regenschutzzustand unansehnliche Knitterfalten in der Regenschutzhülle zu vermeiden. Durch besondere Farbgebung des Materials sind dekorative Wirkungen erzielbar.The rain protection cover expediently consists of a crease-resistant or crease-free moisture-proof material. It is through suitable material selection possible, unsightly creases in the active rain protection state Avoid rain cover. Due to the special coloring of the material decorative effects can be achieved.

Zweckmäßig ist es, wenn die Regenschutzhülle der erfindungsgemäßen Regenschutzeinrichtung mit einer Verschlußlasche versehen ist, die mittels einer Verschlußeinrichtung mit der Regenschutzhülle abdichtend verbindbar ist. Auf diese Weise ist es zuverlässig möglich, das Golfbag bzw. die im Golfbag befindlichen Golfausrüstungsgegenstände wie Golfschläger abdichtend zu bedecken Bei der Verschlußeinrichtung handelt es sich z.B. um einen Reißverschluß.It is useful if the rain cover of the invention Rain protection device is provided with a locking tab, which by means of a Closure device with the rain cover is sealingly connected. To this In this way, it is reliably possible for the golf bag or those in the golf bag Cover golf equipment items such as golf clubs sealingly at the Closure device is e.g. around a zipper.

Demselben Zweck, d.h. dem Schutze des Golfbags bzw. der im Golfbag befindlichen Golfausrüstungsgegenstände gegen Witterungseinflüsse wie Regen ist es dienlich, wenn die Regenschutzhülle entlang zweier Längsränder verschließbar ist. Durch eine solche Ausbildung der zuletzt genannten Art ergibt sich ein zuverlässiger Schutz insbesondere des Golfbags auch an seiner Regen abgewandten Rückseite. The same purpose, i.e. the protection of the golf bag or those in the golf bag Golf equipment against weather influences such as rain is useful if the rain cover can be closed along two longitudinal edges. By such a training of the latter type results in a reliable Protection of the golf bag, in particular, also on its rain-facing back.

Zum Verschließen der Regenschutzhülle kann an den beiden Längsrändern ein Reißverschluß oder ein Klettverschluß vorgesehen sein. Eine andere Möglichkeit besteht darin, daß an den beiden Längsrändern Druckknöpfe oder Schnallenverschlüsse vorgesehen sind.To close the rain cover, you can use the two longitudinal edges Zipper or Velcro may be provided. Another possibility consists in the fact that push buttons or Buckle closures are provided.

Unabhängig von der jeweils speziellen Ausbildung ergibt sich der Vorteil, daß die erfindungsgemäße Regenschutzeinrichtung an jedem beliebigen Golfbag anbringbar, d .h. mit jedem beliebigen Golfbag kombinierbar ist, um dieses gegen Witterungseinflüsse wie Regen zuverlässig zu schützen. Das gilt nicht nur für das jeweilige Golfbag sondern in gleicher Weise für die im jeweiligen Golfbag befindlichen Golfausrüstungsgegenstände.Regardless of the particular training, there is the advantage that the Rain protection device according to the invention on any golf bag attachable, i.e. can be combined with any golf bag to counter this Protect weather influences such as rain reliably. That doesn't just apply to that respective golf bag but in the same way for that in the respective golf bag golf equipment.

Weitere Einzelheiten, Merkmale und Vorteile ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles der erfindungsgemäßen Regenschutzeinrichtung bzw. eines Golfbags mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Regenschutzeinrichtung. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
in einer räumlichen Darstellung ein Golfbag mit einer Regenschutzeinrichtung in ihrem inaktiven Ruhe- bzw. Lagerzustand, die am besagten Golfbag temporär angebracht ist,
Figur 2
in einer der Figur 1 ähnlichen Darstellung das Golfbag mit der Regenschutzeinrichtung in ihrem aktiven Gebrauchs- d.h. Regenschutz-Zustand, und
Figur 3
eine Ansicht des Golfbags mit der Regenschutzeinrichtung in Blickrichtung des Pfeiles III in Figur 2, d.h. in Blickrichtung auf die Rückenseite des Golfbags.
Further details, features and advantages result from the following description of an embodiment of the rain protection device according to the invention or a golf bag with a rain protection device according to the invention shown in the drawing. Show it:
Figure 1
a spatial representation of a golf bag with a rain protection device in its inactive rest or storage state, which is temporarily attached to said golf bag,
Figure 2
in a representation similar to FIG. 1, the golf bag with the rain protection device in its active use, ie rain protection state, and
Figure 3
a view of the golf bag with the rain protection device in the direction of arrow III in Figure 2, ie in the direction of view of the back of the golf bag.

Figur 1 zeigt in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von schräg vome ein Golfbag 10 mit Taschen 12, 14 und 16 für diverse Golfutensilien. Das Golfbag 10 weist einen oberseitigen umlaufenden Kragenabschnitt 18 auf, durch welchen eine Öffnung 20 des Golfbags 10 festgelegt ist. Durch diese Öffnung 20 können in das Golfbag 10 Golfausrüstungsgegenstände wie Golfschläger eingestellt werden. Figure 1 shows a perspective view obliquely from a golf bag 10 with Bags 12, 14 and 16 for various golf utensils. The golf bag 10 has one circumferential collar section 18 through which an opening 20 of the golf bag 10 is set. Through this opening 20 in the golf bag 10th Golf equipment items such as golf clubs can be set.

Am unterseitigen formstabilen Endabschnitt 22 des Golfbags 10 ist eine Tasche 24 mittels einer Befestigungseinrichtung 26 temporär festgelegt. Die Befestigungseinrichtung 26 ist beispielsweise von einem Befestigungsgürtel gebildet, der mit der Tasche 24 verbunden ist und von ihr wegsteht und der beispielsweise eine Gürteischnalle 28 (sh. Figur 3) aufweist, um die Tasche 24 am besagten unterseitigen Endabschnitt 22 des Golfbags 10 loslösbar befestigen zu können.A pocket 24 is located on the underside, dimensionally stable end section 22 of the golf bag 10 temporarily fixed by means of a fastening device 26. The Fastening device 26 is, for example, from a fastening belt formed, which is connected to the pocket 24 and protrudes from it and the For example, a belt buckle 28 (see FIG. 3) has around the pocket 24 on attach said underside end portion 22 of the golf bag 10 detachably can.

Die Tasche 24 bildet ein Aufbewahrungsabteil für eine kleinvolumig zusammenlegbare Regenschutzhülle 30, die in Figur 2 in ihrem das Golfbag 10 bedeckenden aktiven Gebrauchszustand dargestellt ist. Im inaktiven Nichtgebrauchszustand wird die Regenschutzhülle 30 in der Tasche 24 kleinvolumig zusammengelegt untergebracht.The pocket 24 forms a storage compartment for a small volume collapsible rain protection cover 30, which in FIG covering active use condition is shown. Im inactive When not in use, the rain protection cover 30 becomes small-volume in the pocket 24 housed together.

Die Tasche 24 weist ein Taschengrundteil 32 und ein Verschlußteil 34 auf. Die Befestigungseinrichtung 26 steht vom Taschengrundteil 32 weg. Zwischen dem Taschengrundteil 32 und dem Verschlußteil 34 ist eine Verschlußeinrichtung 36 vorgesehen, die beispielsweise von einem Reißverschluß oder von einem Klettverschluß gebildet ist.The pocket 24 has a pocket base 32 and a closure part 34. The Fastening device 26 protrudes from the pocket base 32. Between the Pocket base part 32 and the closure part 34 is a closure device 36 provided, for example, by a zipper or by a Velcro is formed.

Die aus einem knitterarmen oder knitterfreien nässeundurchlässigen Material bestehende Regenschutzhülle 30 ist im Inneren der Tasche 24 entlang eines Befestigungsabschnittes 38 mit der Tasche 24 bzw. deren Taschengrundteil 32 verbunden (sh. Figur 2).The made of a crease-resistant or crease-free moisture-proof material existing rain cover 30 is inside the pocket 24 along a Fastening section 38 with the pocket 24 or the pocket base 32 thereof connected (see Figure 2).

Wie aus Figur 2 und insbesondere aus Figur 3 ersichtlich ist, ist die Regenschutzhülle 30 entlang ihrer beiden an den Befestigungsabschnitt 38 angrenzenden Längsränder 40 verschließbar. Zu diesem Zwecke können an den besagten Längsrändem 40 Druckknopfe oder Schnallenverschlüsse 42 vorgesehen sein. Desgleichen ist es möglich, an den Längsrändem 40 einen Reißverschluß oder einen Klettverschluß vorzusehen, um die Längsränder 40 miteinander derartig zu verbinden, daß im Bereich der oberseitigen Öffnung 20 des Golfbags 10 quasi eine Kapuzenöffnung 44 verbleibt. Entlang des Randes dieser Kapuzenöffnung 44 ist die Regenschutzhülle 30 mit einem elastischen Element 46 versehen, das beispielsweise als Gummizug ausgebildet ist.As can be seen from FIG. 2 and in particular from FIG. 3, the Rain cover 30 along both of them to the attachment portion 38 adjacent longitudinal edges 40 closable. For this purpose, the said longitudinal edges 40 press buttons or buckles 42 provided his. Likewise, it is possible to zip or fasten the longitudinal edges 40 to provide a Velcro fastener to the longitudinal edges 40 together in such a way connect that in the area of the top opening 20 of the golf bag 10 quasi a Hood opening 44 remains. Along the edge of this hood opening 44 is the Rain cover 30 provided with an elastic member 46, the is designed, for example, as an elastic band.

Durch die Kapuzenöffnung 44 ist es auch im aktiven Gebrauchszustand der Regenschutzhülle 30 möglich, in das Golfbag 10 Golfausrüstungsgegenstände wie Golfschläger einzustellen oder aus dem Golfbag 10 zu entnehmen. Gleichzeitig wird durch die Regenschutzhülle 30 ein ausgezeichneter Schutz des Golfbags 10 bzw. der im Golfbag 10 befindlichen Golfausrüstungsgegenstände wie Golfschläger 30 erzielt.Through the hood opening 44, it is also in the active state of use Rain cover 30 possible in the golf bag 10 golf equipment such as Adjust golf clubs or remove them from the golf bag 10. At the same time excellent protection of the golf bag 10 or of golf equipment such as golf clubs 30 located in the golf bag 10 achieved.

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  1. Rain-protection arrangement for a golf bag (10), the arrangement having a rain-protection cover (30) which can be folded into a small volume in a storage compartment, characterized in that the storage compartment is designed as a pouch (24) which can be secured temporarily on the golf bag (10) by means of a fastening device (26) formed as a strap, wherein the rain-protection cover (30) is fixed to the pouch (24) along a fastening section (38) provided in the interior of the pouch (24), the rain-protection cover (30), in its inactive, not-in-use state, can be accommodated in the pouch (24) in a form in which it has been folded into a small volume and, in its active, use state, can be arranged to cover the golf bag (10), giving all-round protection, and, in the process, can be closed along two longitudinal borders (40) such that a through-opening remains in the region of the top opening of the golf bag (10).
  2. Rain-protection arrangement according to Claim 1, characterized in that the pouch (24) has a pouch base part (32) and a closure part (34) for closing the pouch base part (32) by means of a closure device (36).
  3. Rain-protection arrangement according to Claim 2, characterized in that the closure device (36) is formed by a zip closure or by a touch-and-close fastener.
  4. Rain-protection arrangement according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pouch (24) consists of a material which is impermeable to wetness.
  5. Rain-protection arrangement according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rain-protection cover (30) consists of a crease-resistant or non-creasing material which is impermeable to wetness.
  6. Rain-protection arrangement according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in. that the rain-protection cover (30) is provided with a closure flap (47) which can be connected with sealing action to the rain-protection cover (30) by means of a closure device (46).
  7. Rain-protection arrangement according to Claim 1, characterized in that a zip closure or a touch-and-close fastener is provided on the two longitudinal borders (40).
  8. Rain-protection arrangement according to Claim 1, characterized in that press studs or clasp-type closures (42) are provided on the two longitudinal borders (40).
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