Dual paneled golf cart enclosures

Abstract

A golf cart enclosure (2) for all weather and use conditions having a plurality of pairs of inner panels (34) and outer panels (33), which may be a combination of either mesh and plastic vinyl or plastic vinyl and plastic vinyl panels, some of the plastic panels being transparent. The panels are attached to and suspended from an enclosure top panel (3) over a roof (32) of a golf cart (1). The pairs of panels may cover both sides of the golf cart as well as the front and back of the golf cart as desired and necessary. Depending on weather and use conditions, either or both pairs of panels may be secured in a rolled-up position around a perimeter of the golf cart roof by means of panel-holding straps (35, 37 and 40) wrapped around the rolled-up panels and attached to the panel-holding straps between each pair of panels using snaps or other fasteners. A roll cover (9) to protect the rolled-up panels from sun and other elements may be provided by an extension of the top panel or a separate valance. A plurality of combinations of hook straps and/or buckles secure the enclosure and panels to the golf cart. Using a pair of inside screened or mesh panels inside outer plastic panels allows the plastic panels to be rolled-up while the meshed panels are in a down suspended position so that the occupants are protected from insects, but remain cooler than in standard golf cart enclosures with only plastic panels. Alternatively, the outer panel may be used as a storage cover for the golf cart when the cart is stored during the off-season.

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