EXTENDABLE AND RETRACTABLE SHOULDER STRAP FOR GOLF BAG

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a golf bag equipped with a strap that can easily be specified. SOLUTION: The golf bag 10 is provided with a tube-like body 12 with one end mounted to an upper side member 14 and with the other end mounted to a lower side member 16. A shoulder strap 20 has an upper end 22 located near the upper side member 14, and a lower end 24 located midway between the upper side member 14 and the lower side member 16. A mechanism 26 is provided for energizing the shoulder strap 20 into a retracted position and allowing the movement of the shoulder strap 20 from the retracted position into an extended position. The mechanism 26 may include an elastic cord 28, a fastener 30 for connecting the elastic cord 28 to the lower side member 14, and a ring 38 for connecting the elastic cord 28 to an extension part 23 at the upper end of the shoulder strap 20. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI