Multifunctional golfing tool, and tool holder for a multifunctional tool

Abstract

In order to design a multifunctional golfing tool which is easy to handle and has a wide range of functions, the invention relates to a multifunctional golfing tool comprising a housing having a base element and a cover fastened to the base element by a hinge, the cover being pivotable between a closed position and an open position, the base element and the cover in the closed position forming an interior in which cleaning means are placed, wherein a ball marker is detachably arranged on the housing, and a pitch fork is provided which can be pushed out of the housing.

1 . A multifunctional golfing tool, comprising a housing with a base element and a cover fastened to the base element by means of a hinge, wherein the cover is pivotable between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position, the base element together with the cover form an interior, wherein cleaning means are arranged in the interior, wherein a ball marker is detachably arranged on the housing, and wherein a pitch fork is provided, and wherein the pitch fork can be pushed out of the housing. 
     
     
         2 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the cover and/or the base element are formed in multiple parts. 
     
     
         3 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the pitch fork is arranged in the base element, in particular in a receptacle in the base element. 
     
     
         4 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the base element comprises a guide rail, wherein the pitch fork can be pushed out of the base element along the guide rail. 
     
     
         5 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein a locking mechanism is provided for releasably locking the pitch fork. 
     
     
         6 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 5 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a spring element and/or a spring-loaded element for moving the pitch fork out of the base element by means of a spring force of the spring element and/or the spring-loaded element, and/or wherein the locking mechanism comprises preferably spring-loaded operating element, in particular a button. 
     
     
         7 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning means comprise a brush, preferably comprising rubber nubs or plastic nubs, wherein further preferably, the brush is arranged on an inner side of the cover. 
     
     
         8 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning means comprise a cleaning cloth, a cleaning sponge or a cleaning pad. 
     
     
         9 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning means, in particular a brush, a cleaning cloth, a cleaning sponge or a cleaning pad, are arranged in a holding element, wherein the cleaning means and/or the holding element are/is arranged removably in the housing, preferably on an inner side of the base element. 
     
     
         10 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the cover is held in the closed position by means of a magnet or a click closure. 
     
     
         11 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein a spring mechanism is provided for opening the cover. 
     
     
         12 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein a holder for the ball marker is arranged on the cover, preferably on an outer side of the cover, wherein the holder preferably has a magnet, and wherein further preferably the ball marker is held in the holder by means of the magnet. 
     
     
         13 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 12 , wherein the holder comprises a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface comprises an indentation in a portion thereof. 
     
     
         14 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 13 , wherein the bottom surface comprises two regions, wherein a second region is at an angle to a first region such that the second region forms a bottom of the indentation. 
     
     
         15 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 12 , wherein by exerting a force on the ball marker arranged in the holder in the region of the indentation, the ball marker can be tilted in the holder and preferably be detached from the magnet. 
     
     
         16 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein a distance meter is arranged in the interior of the housing, wherein preferably the distance meter comprises a display, wherein further preferably the distance meter includes a GPS sensor. 
     
     
         17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . (canceled) 
     
     
         19 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein a radio receiver, in particular a pager, is arranged in the interior. 
     
     
         20 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the hinge does not protrude from the housing, wherein the hinge is preferably arranged in the interior and/or protrudes in the direction of the interior, or wherein in the open position, the cover is pivoted out of the closed position by an angle of 120°. 
     
     
         21 . (canceled) 
     
     
         22 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the cover, in particular in the region of the hinge, has a first stop, and in that the base element, in particular in the region of the hinge, has a second stop, wherein when the cover is open, the first stop and the second stop abut against each other in the open position. 
     
     
         23 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the hinge has latching positions so that the cover can be releasably locked in intermediate positions between the closed position and the open position. 
     
     
         24 . (canceled) 
     
     
         25 . The multifunctional tool according to  claim 1 , wherein the cover and/or the base element have/has a plurality of indentations on an outer side. 
     
     
         26 . A tool holder for a multifunctional golfing tool, comprising a receiving region, in particular a pocket, for receiving a multifunctional golfing tool, and an insertion opening, said multifunctional golfing tool comprising a housing with a base element and a cover fastened to the base element by means of a hinge, wherein the cover is pivotable between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position, the base element together with the cover form an interior, wherein cleaning means are arranged in the interior, and/or wherein a ball marker is detachably arranged on the housing, and/or wherein a pitch fork is provided, said pitch fork being configured to be pushed out of the housing. 
     
     
         27 . (canceled) 
     
     
         28 . The tool holder according to  claim 26 , wherein the multifunctional golfing tool can be held in the tool holder in a friction-fitting and/or force-fitting manner, and/or in that the insertion opening has a diameter which is slightly smaller than the diameter of the multifunctional golfing tool. 
     
     
         29 . The tool holder according to  claim 26 , wherein a wall of the receiving region, in particular of the pocket, has a recess, said recess being configured such so that when the multifunctional tool is arranged in the tool holder, the ball marker of the multifunctional golfing tool is freely accessible. 
     
     
         30 . The tool holder according to  claim 26 , wherein the tool holder comprises an opening is provided, said opening being configured such that a multifunctional golfing tool arranged in the tool holder can be pushed out of the tool holder by exerting force on the multifunctional tool accessible through the opening by means of a human finger, wherein the opening is preferably arranged opposite the insertion opening. 
     
     
         31 . The tool holder according to  claim 26 , wherein a fastening means, in particular a loop or clip, is provided for fastening to a garment, in particular to a belt or to a trouser pocket.