Golf bag strap systems and methods to manufacture golf bag strap systems
Golf bag strap systems and methods to manufacture the same are generally described herein. In one example a strap system may include a strap connector having a body portion, a plurality of slots in the body portion, and a plurality of ports extending orthogonally into the plurality of slots. The strap connector may include a plurality of self-adjusting strap fitments pivotally coupled to the strap connector. Each of the plurality of self-adjusting strap fitments may independently self-pivot relative to the strap connector. Other examples may be described and claimed.
1. A strap system for a golf bag, the strap system comprising:
a strap connector comprising:
a body portion;
a first strap arm portion extending diagonally relative to the body portion, the first strap arm portion comprising a first longitudinal end portion and a second longitudinal end portion opposite the first longitudinal end portion;
a second strap arm portion extending diagonally relative to the body portion, the second strap arm portion comprising a third longitudinal end portion and a fourth longitudinal end portion opposite the third longitudinal end portion, the first strap arm portion and the second strap arm portion together defining an X-shaped configuration;
a plurality of slots comprising a first slot in the first longitudinal end portion, a second slot in the second longitudinal end portion, a third slot in the third longitudinal end portion, and a fourth slot in the fourth longitudinal end portion; and
a plurality of ports comprising a first port extending orthogonally into the first slot, a second port extending orthogonally into the second slot, a third port extending orthogonally into the third slot, and a fourth port extending orthogonally into the fourth slot; and
a plurality of self-adjusting strap fitments comprising a first self-adjusting strap fitment received in the first slot and pivotally coupled to the first port, a second self-adjusting strap fitment received in the second slot and pivotally coupled to the second port, a third self-adjusting strap fitment received in the third slot and pivotally coupled to the third port, a fourth self-adjusting strap fitment received in the fourth slot and pivotally coupled to the fourth port,
wherein each of the plurality of self-adjusting strap fitments independently self-pivots relative to the strap connector.
2. A strap system as defined in claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of slots has a three-dimensional shape resembling a pie-shaped wedge and each of the plurality of ports is cylindrical.
3. A strap system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first self-adjusting strap fitment comprises:
a first connector end portion sized to fit within the first slot; and
a depressible tab extending orthogonally from the first connector end portion, the depressible tab sized to fit within the first port to pivotally couple the first self-adjusting strap fitment to the strap connector.
4. A strap system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first self-adjusting strap fitment comprises:
a first connector end portion sized to fit within the first slot;
a depressible tab extending orthogonally from the first connector end portion, the depressible tab sized to fit within the first port; and
a loop portion formed in the first connector end portion, the loop portion engaged to a strap that is attachable directly or indirectly to a golf bag.
5. A strap system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first slot comprises:
a first interior side wall;
a second interior side wall; and
a relative angle formed between the first interior side wall and the second interior side wall, the relative angle defining a range of rotational motion of the first self-adjusting strap fitment relative to the first port.
6. A strap system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first slot comprises:
a first interior side wall;
a second interior side wall; and
a relative angle formed between the first interior side wall and the second interior side wall, the relative angle defining a range of rotational motion of the first self-adjusting strap fitment relative to the first port,
wherein the range of rotational motion is between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.
7. A strap system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first slot comprises:
a first interior side wall;
a second interior side wall; and
a relative angle formed between the first interior side wall and the second interior side wall, the relative angle defining a range of rotational motion of the first self-adjusting strap fitment relative to the first port,
wherein the range of rotational motion is between 0 degrees and 120 degrees.
8. A strap system for a golf bag, the strap system comprising:
a strap connector comprising:
a body portion;
a first strap arm portion extending diagonally relative to the body portion, the first strap arm portion comprising a first longitudinal end portion and a second longitudinal end portion opposite the first longitudinal end portion;
a second strap arm portion extending diagonally relative to the body portion, the second strap arm portion comprising a third longitudinal end portion and a fourth longitudinal end portion opposite the third longitudinal end portion;
a plurality of slots comprising a first slot in the first longitudinal end portion, a second slot in the second longitudinal end portion, a third slot in the third longitudinal end portion, and a fourth slot in the fourth longitudinal end portion; and
a plurality of ports comprising a first port extending orthogonally into the first slot, a second port extending orthogonally into the second slot, a third port extending orthogonally into the third slot, and a fourth port extending orthogonally into the fourth slot; and
a plurality of self-adjusting strap fitments comprising a first self-adjusting strap fitment received in the first slot and pivotally coupled to the first port, a second self-adjusting strap fitment received in the second slot and pivotally coupled to the second port, a third self-adjusting strap fitment received in the third slot and pivotally coupled to the third port, a fourth self-adjusting strap fitment received in the fourth slot and pivotally coupled to the fourth port,
wherein each of the plurality of self-adjusting strap fitments independently self-pivots relative to the strap connector,
wherein each of the plurality of slots has a three-dimensional shape resembling a pie-shaped wedge and each of the plurality of ports is cylindrical.
9. A strap system as defined in claim 8 , wherein the first self-adjusting strap fitment comprises:
a first connector end portion sized to fit within the first slot; and
a depressible tab extending orthogonally from the first connector end portion, the depressible tab sized to fit within the first port to pivotally couple the first self-adjusting strap fitment to the strap connector.
10. A strap system as defined in claim 8 , wherein the first self-adjusting strap fitment comprises:
a first connector end portion sized to fit within the first slot;
a depressible tab extending orthogonally from the first connector end portion, the depressible tab sized to fit within the first port; and
a loop portion formed in the first connector end portion, the loop portion engaged to a strap that is attachable directly or indirectly to a golf bag.
11. A strap system as defined in claim 8 , wherein the first slot comprises:
a first interior side wall;
a second interior side wall; and
a relative angle formed between the first interior side wall and the second interior side wall, the relative angle defining a range of rotational motion the first self-adjusting strap fitment relative to the first port.
12. A strap system as defined in claim 8 , wherein the first slot comprises:
a first interior side wall;
a second interior side wall; and
a relative angle formed between the first interior side wall and the second interior side wall, the relative angle defining a range of rotational motion of the first self-adjusting strap fitment relative to the first port,
wherein the range of rotational motion is between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.
13. A strap system as defined in claim 8 , wherein the first slot comprises:
a first interior side wall;
a second interior side wall; and
a relative angle formed between the first interior side wall and the second interior side wall, the relative angle defining a range of rotational motion of the first self-adjusting strap fitment relative to the first port,
wherein the range of rotational motion is between 0 degrees and 120 degrees.
14. A strap system for a golf bag, the strap system comprising:
a strap connector comprising:
a body portion;
a plurality of slots comprising a first slot in the body portion, a second slot in the body portion, a third slot in the body portion, and a fourth slot in the body portion; and
a plurality of ports comprising a first port extending orthogonally into the first slot, a second port extending orthogonally into the second slot, a third port extending orthogonally into the third slot, and a fourth port extending orthogonally into the fourth slot; and
a plurality of self-adjusting strap fitments comprising a first self-adjusting strap fitment received in the first slot and pivotally coupled to the first port, a second self-adjusting strap fitment received in the second slot and pivotally coupled to the second port, a third self-adjusting strap fitment received in the third slot and pivotally coupled to the third port, a fourth self-adjusting strap fitment received in the fourth slot and pivotally coupled to the fourth port,
wherein each of the plurality of self-adjusting strap fitments independently self-pivots relative to the strap connector.
15. A strap system as defined in claim 14 , wherein the body portion is square-shaped.
16. A strap system as defined in claim 14 , wherein the body portion is diamond-shaped.
17. A strap system as defined in claim 14 , wherein the body portion is circle-shaped.
18. A strap system as defined in claim 14 , wherein the first self-adjusting strap fitment comprises:
a first connector end portion sized to fit within the first slot; and
a depressible tab extending orthogonally from the first connector end portion, the depressible tab sized to fit within the first port to pivotally couple the first self-adjusting strap fitment to the strap connector.
19. A strap system as defined in claim 14 , wherein the first self-adjusting strap fitment comprises:
a first connector end portion sized to fit within the first slot;
a depressible tab extending orthogonally from the first connector end portion, the depressible tab sized to fit within the first port; and
a loop portion formed in the first connector end portion, the loop portion engaged to a strap that is attachable directly or indirectly to a golf bag.
20. A strap system as defined in claim 14 , wherein the first slot comprises an interior wall that restricts rotational freedom of the first self-adjusting strap fitment.