Golf club rack system

Abstract

A golf club rack system removably attachable to the frame of a golf cart. The system employs brackets with clips and retainers. The brackets are frictionally engaged opposite one another to the upright frame member on the cart. Selected golf clubs may be inserted in a horizontal position in a convenient position for access. The system maintains the clubs to prevent chipping and marring of expensive golf clubs. The bracket may also have attachment means for other golf accessories such as towels and beverage containers.

1 . A golf club rack system for use with a golf cart having a pair of spaced-apart, upright frame members, said rack system comprising: 
 (a) a first bracket having: 
 (i) an elongate, generally U-shaped body with opposite ends with a back wall and depending legs;  
 (ii) a first clip positioned adjacent one end of the body;  
 (iii) a second clip positioned adjacent the other end of the body;  
   (b) a second bracket having: 
 (i) an elongate, generally U-shaped body with opposite ends with a back wall and depending legs;  
 (ii) a first clip positioned adjacent one end of the body;  
 (iii) a second clip positioned adjacent the other end of the body whereby said brackets may be oppositely attached to said pair of upright frame members to removably receive a golf club.  
   
   
   
       2 . The golf club rack system of  claim 1  wherein said first clip is a metal spring clip and said second clip is a resilient, elastomeric retainer.  
   
   
       3 . The golf club rack system of  claim 1  wherein said first and second brackets are respectively located on the back wall of said bodies.  
   
   
       4 . The golf club rack system of  claim 1  wherein said body carries attachment means for an accessory item.  
   
   
       5 . The golf club rack system of  claim 1  having multiple first and second clips.  
   
   
       6 . The golf club rack system of  claim 1  wherein said brackets each define a channel extending along said wall and wherein said first and second clips each have a foot slidably received in said channel.  
   
   
       7 . The golf club rack system of  claim 6  wherein said clips are a resilient material.  
   
   
       8 . A mounting bracket comprising: 
 (a) a generally elongate U-shaped body having opposite legs with exterior surfaces and a back wall;    (b) said legs each defining a channel extending along their exterior surfaces; and    (c) mounting means slidably received in said channels defining an article receiving opening.    
   
   
       9 . The mounting bracket of  claim 8  further including resilient clips having a foot slidably receivable in one of said channels.  
   
   
       10 . The mounting bracket of  claim 8  further including a suction cup having a foot slidably received in one of said channels.  
   
   
       11 . The mounting bracket of  claim 8  further including a ball holder having a cylindrical body and having a flange slidably receivable in one of said channels.  
   
   
       12 . A golf club rack system for use with a golf cart having a pair of spaced-apart, upright frame members, said rack system comprising: 
 (a) a first bracket having: 
 (i) an elongate, generally U-shaped body with opposite ends with a back wall and depending first and second legs;  
 (ii) ribs defining first and second channels extending longitudinally along said legs  
 (iii) a first mounting means slidably in said first channel adjacent one end of the body;  
 (iv) a second mounting means slidable in said first channel adjacent the other end of the body on the back wall;  
   (b) a second bracket having: 
 (i) an elongate, generally U-shaped body with opposite ends with a back wall and depending legs;  
 (ii) ribs defining first and second channels extending longitudinally along said legs;  
 (iii) a mounting means slidably in said first channel adjacent one end of the body on the back wall;  
 (iv) a second mounting means slidable in the said first channel adjacent the other end of the body on the back wall whereby said brackets may be oppositely positioned to removably receive a golf club.  
   
   
   
       13 . The golf club rack system of  claim 12  wherein said mounting means are resilient, elastomeric members.  
   
   
       14 . The golf club rack system of  claim 13  further including a suction cup in the second channels of said first and second brackets.