GB2280650A - Metal spiked golf trolley wheels - Google Patents

Abstract

A golf trolley wheel has approximately 16 replaceable metal studs or spikes each being screwthreaded into a mount embedded in the wheel. These spikes will aerate the turf soil, as opposed to today's wheels which cause compaction. A metal or brush type mudguard may be provided to eradicate loose material. <IMAGE>

Description

A golf trolleys function is designed to obviously carry a golf bag, containing clubs and many other accessories, to avoid the strain of carrying a load by the player.

For several months of the year, usually between April through to September, the trolleys cause little or no damage to the golf courses. However, in the British climate, like many other countries, rain causes the ground conditions to soon change. The golf courses become soft underfoot, therefore problematic for the use of todays trolleys, mainly resulting in compaction to the turf Therefore the majority of golf clubs throughout, ban the use of trolleys. My club, as many others, continued the ban fromOctober 1992 through to April 1993. This obviously caused distress to many players having to carry them, some older or incapacitated members not being able to play at all during this period.

The spiked wheel which I have designed, which is very similar to the sole of todays golf shoe, should cause the minimum of damage and would create a gentle airation to the turf, which should be welcomed by all green staff in all weather conditions.

This design would have a rubber wheel as most are at present, with replaceable spiked metal studs, exactly the same method as todays golf shoes.

Each wheel would require a kind of mudguard to prevent the build-up of waste matter.

I intend to seek the advice of a trolley manufacturer when my initial application is acknowledged, as there are many different designs to which this could be adapted.

The above design could not only be used on hand pulled trolleys, but also for use on battery powered and electric buggies.

Claims (1)

1. Golf trolley wheels comprising of normal rubber or synethic material tyre, with approximately 16 metal female threaded pieces moulded within, to which 16 metal male golf stud types used in present day golf shoes screwed in place.

   To the best of my knowledge all golf trolley wheels are of a flat nature, or some of the mechanical types with a thread similar to automobile wheels. All of these cause compaction to the turf soil in inclement conditions. Therefore trolleys of this type are banned by Golf Ciubs whilst these conditions prevail.

   The spiked wheels as claimed will airate the turf soil allowing air to circulate to the roots. These spikes would also help to keep the actual wheels from coming into contact with the surface, thus causing less compaction.

   The above wheels would be fitted with either a metal or brush type mudguard to eradicate loose material being picked up by the wheels.