SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR RETRIEVAL OF GOLF DISCS

摘要

Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for retrieving objects, and in particular, golf discs, at a distance beyond arm's reach. The retrieval systems and devices described herein are easily and quickly assembled and disassembled, and then readily fit into or on a disc golf bag or other sack or back pack. The systems, devices, and methods provide a clamping golf disc retriever for the retrieval of golf discs that are otherwise beyond reach. In certain approaches, the systems, devices, and methods described herein may include one or more multi-member extendable poles that can expand to achieve a length greater than the compacted length and an attaching gripping or clamping device whose jaws are employed to obtain a secure, positive, firm ensnarement of the golf disc.

主权项

1. A retrieval system, comprising:
a first jaw, having a first distal grip end; a second jaw, having a second distal grip end, wherein the second jaw is coupled to the first jaw with a first pivot joint at a position proximal to the first distal grip end and proximal to the second distal grip; a compression device coupled to the first jaw and the second jaw, wherein the compression device is configured to apply a closing force between the first jaw and the second jaw; a seating pin coupled to the second jaw; and a latch comprising a pivot portion rotatably coupled to a second pivot joint at the first jaw, and a seating portion configured to releasably couple to the seating pin, wherein the latch is configurable to a first position and second position, the first position having the seating portion coupled to the seating pin, such that the first distal grip end and second distal grip end are spaced apart with a first distance, and a second position having the seating portion spaced away from the seating pin, such that the closing force of the compression device reduces the first distance.