Golf putter with golf ball recycling, ball marking and returning functions

Abstract

The present invention relates to a golf putter head, according to one embodiment, comprising: a striking surface formed on the front surface thereof; a ball mark storage part formed on one side surface of the main body; and a magnet insertion part and a ball storage part, which are formed on the other side surface thereof and into which a magnet is inserted. The golf ball storage part serves as a structure used for collecting golf balls from a putting green and returning the golf balls to the original position in the putting green, and comprises two arms protruding and extending from the side face of the putter head, and the connecting portion of the two arms forms an arc and is in a shape which is close to each other inwards towards the end portion side. Therefore, the golf ball can be introduced and placed. The ball mark storage portion is formed on a side surface of the pusher head in a direction away from the axis, and the ball storage portion is formed on a side surface of the pusher head in a direction close to the axis.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a golf putter, and more particularly, to a golf putter with functions of retrieving a golf ball and a ball mark and returning the putter to its original position, which can prevent a golfer from bending or crouching to pick up a ball or a ball mark. Background Art

[0002] Generally speaking, a golf putter is a golf club used to hit a golf ball into a hole on a green. The act of hitting a golf ball with a putter is called putting.

[0003] Putters are generally categorized as blade or mallet. Blade putters are L-shaped with a thinner head and lack a sense of weight, but they allow for a variety of delicate strokes depending on the golfer's skill level. Mallet putters are D-shaped with a heavier head, designed to maintain a stable position thanks to their weight.

[0004] In a golf game, a golfer who arrives at the putting green marks the position of the ball with a ball marker before putting, picks up his or her ball, and returns the ball to the putting green after other golfers have made their shots or confirmed the line, and then removes the ball marker.

[0005] However, in the process of marking the position of the golf ball with the ball marker and retrieving the golf ball, and in the process of returning the golf ball to its original position and removing the ball marker, the golfer must perform multiple bending or crouching movements. These movements are troublesome and painful for older golfers, golfers with back or waist injuries or arthritis, female golfers wearing short skirts, and golfers who do not want to bend or crouch for various other reasons.

[0006] Prior art has proposed a putter that reduces the number of times a golfer bends or crouches during a putt, and a method for using the putter. However, such conventional putters have complex structures or are difficult for golfers to use. Furthermore, because most existing putters are made with a tool for lifting the golf ball, it is difficult to return the golf ball to the green. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0008] The present invention is proposed in view of the above problems and aims to provide a golf putter with the function of recovering and returning the golf ball and ball mark, which can reduce or prevent the golfer from bending or crouching.

[0009] Solutions for solving problems

[0010] According to one embodiment, a golf putter head includes: a striking face formed on its front surface; a ball marker storage portion formed on one side of the putter head; and a magnet insertion portion and a ball storage portion formed on the other side of the putter head and into which a magnet is inserted. The ball storage portion, which serves as a structure for retrieving golf balls from a putting green and returning them to their original positions on the green, includes two arms extending from the sides of the putter head. The connection between the two arms forms an arc and is shaped to converge inward toward each other toward the ends to facilitate the introduction and placement of golf balls. The ball marker storage portion is formed on one side of the putter head, and the ball storage portion is formed on the other side of the putter head.

[0011] According to one embodiment, a golf putter head includes: a striking face formed on its front surface; a ball marker storage portion formed on one side of the putter head; a magnet insertion portion formed on another side of the putter head and into which a magnet is inserted; and a ball storage portion formed on the rear surface of the putter head. The ball storage portion, which serves as a structure for retrieving a golf ball from a putting green and returning it to its original position on the putting green, includes two arms extending from the lower portion of the rear surface of the putter head. The inner surfaces of the two arms are provided with receiving grooves for stably receiving the golf ball.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] When using a putter equipped with a putter head according to an embodiment of the present invention, first, when the golfer retrieves a golf ball and a ball marker from a putting green and returns them to the putting green, it is possible to reduce or prevent the golfer from bending over or crouching.

[0014] When using an existing conventional putter, whenever picking up a ball from a putting green, returning the ball to its original position on the putting green, placing a ball marker on the putting green, and retrieving the ball marker from the putting green, one must bend one's waist or knees to perform such operations, thereby causing discomfort in the waist or knees.

[0015] However, when using the putter head according to the present invention, since there is no need to bend the waist or knees during all operations of picking up and putting down the ball and ball marker from the green, no burden is placed on the body, and golf can be enjoyed for a long time even if the body is unwell.

[0016] Second, as described above, as the golfer significantly reduces the number of times he or she bends his or her waist or knees, the golfer's heart rate can be stably maintained, thereby contributing to improved scores through more stable putting strokes.

[0017] Generally speaking, every time a golfer bends his waist or knees and lifts or lowers the ball or ball marker, his heart rate will tend to increase by 3 to 20 beats. If this is repeated more than three times, the increase in heart rate will be more than 20, making it difficult for the golfer to maintain a stable state when putting, which will ultimately affect the golf score.

[0018] Since golf putting requires very sensitive and precise operation, such a slight increase or decrease in heart rate will also affect the putting operation. When the putter head according to the present invention is used, the increase in heart rate can be prevented, thereby achieving stable putting.

[0019] Third, the use of the putter head of the present invention eliminates the inconvenience caused by the golfer's clothing, thereby facilitating comfortable and stable putting. For example, even if a woman is wearing a miniskirt, using the putter head of the present invention allows her to pick up and put down the ball and ball marker without bending her waist or knees. This eliminates the need to worry about movement restrictions caused by clothing, effectively eliminating the inconvenience caused by the sight of fellow golfers, and allows for more comfortable putting.

[0020] Fourth, when using the putter head according to the present invention, it has the effect of reducing the time spent putting on the green. Taking 72 strokes for 18 holes as the benchmark, the putter occupies 36 strokes, so in a golf game, the time spent putting on the green is the most.

[0021] According to the present invention, since golfers do not need to bend their waist or knees to pick up or put down the ball or ball marker, the time required for putting on the green can be reduced, thereby reducing the time required for each round of golf. For golf courses, this has the advantage of allowing more golfers to play golf within the same operating time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 and Figure 2 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a top view of the golf putter head according to the first embodiment.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a front view of the golf putter head according to the first embodiment.

[0025] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering a golf ball according to an embodiment.

[0026] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a second embodiment.

[0027] Figure 7 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a third embodiment.

[0028] Figure 8 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a fourth embodiment.

[0029] Figure 9 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering a golf ball according to an embodiment.

[0030] Figure 10 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a fifth embodiment.

[0031] Figure 11 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a sixth embodiment.

[0032] Figure 12 is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to an alternative embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In this specification, if it is mentioned that a certain component ("A" component) is located on another component ("B" component), it does not exclude that a third component may be interposed between component A and component B. Similarly, if it is mentioned in this specification that component A is connected (or combined, fastened, attached, etc.) to component B, it means that component A can be directly connected to component B, or can be indirectly connected via a third component interposed therebetween.

[0034] In addition, the thickness of components in the drawings of this specification is exaggerated to effectively explain the technical content. In this specification, unless otherwise specified in the context, the singular also includes the plural. The phrases "comprising," "consisting of," and "consisting of" in this specification do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more additional structural elements in addition to the ones mentioned.

[0035] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. When describing the specific embodiments below, various specific details are provided to more specifically explain the present invention and facilitate understanding of the present invention. However, it should be understood that those skilled in the art will be able to implement the present invention even without these specific details. It should be noted that in some cases, to avoid confusion when describing the present invention, portions that are well known in the art and not significantly relevant to the present invention may be omitted from the description of the present invention.

[0036] First embodiment

[0037] Figure 1 and Figure 21 is a perspective view schematically showing a golf putter head according to a first embodiment of the present invention viewed from different angles. Figure 3 is a top view schematically showing a putter head, Figure 4 It is a front view schematically showing a putter head.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 4 A golf ball striking surface 101 is formed on the front surface of a golf putter head 100 (hereinafter referred to as the "putter head" or "head"). A connection hole 102 is formed in the upper portion of the golf putter head 100 for coupling with a shaft (not shown). In the following description, the surface on which the golf ball striking surface 101 is formed is referred to as the "front surface," the surface opposite to the front surface is referred to as the "back surface," and the surfaces to the left and right of the front surface when viewed straight on are referred to as the "left side surface" and the "right side surface," respectively.

[0039] A ball marker storage portion 110 is formed on one side surface (e.g., the left side) of the putter head 100, and a ball storage portion 120 is formed on the other side surface (e.g., the right side). Furthermore, a magnet insertion portion 130 is formed on the lower surface of the head portion 100 of the putter head 100, adjacent to the ball storage portion 120. A magnet is attached to the magnet insertion portion 130.

[0040] The ball marker storage portion 110 is configured to deposit a ball marker onto the putting green, and a magnet inserted into the magnet insertion portion 130 is configured to retrieve the ball marker from the putting green. Preferably, in the putter head 100, the ball marker storage portion 110 and the magnet insertion portion 130 are located at a distance from each other. In the present invention, the magnet insertion portion 130 is disposed below the side surface opposite to the side surface where the ball marker storage portion 110 is formed, i.e., on the lower surface adjacent to the ball storage portion 120.

[0041] According to an embodiment, the ball marker storage portion 110 may include a circular base 111 formed on the left side of the putter head 100 , and an arc-shaped longitudinal placement portion 113 protruding from a lower portion of the base 111 .

[0042] For example, if the ball marker is coin-shaped, the golfer can place the ball marker upright on the ball marker storage portion 110. In this case, the front (upper) surface of the ball marker is in close contact with the surface of the base 111, and at least a portion of the side edges of the ball marker are supported by the placement portion 113. The base 111 does not need to be circular, as long as it satisfies a shape that at least a portion of the surface of the ball marker can be in close contact with it. Therefore, in alternative embodiments, the base 111 may be a semicircular or polygonal shape such as a square or pentagon.

[0043] With the ball marker placed in the ball marker storage unit 110 in the above manner, the golfer can lower the putter head 100 onto the surface of the green. Then, the putter head 100 can be tilted to remove the ball marker from the ball marker storage unit 110 and place it on the green. At this point, when the front (upper) surface of the ball marker falls onto the green while in close contact with the surface of the base 111, the ball marker is rotated approximately 90 degrees and placed on the green, so that the front (upper) surface of the ball marker faces upward.

[0044] The magnet insert 130 is used to retrieve a ball marker from the putting green. Magnet insert 130 is formed in an area adjacent to the ball storage 120 on the lower surface of the head 100 and includes a magnet. Therefore, the ball marker can be retrieved by placing magnet insert 130 close to the ball marker on the putting green and attaching the ball marker to magnet insert 130 through magnetic force.

[0045] The ball storage unit 120 is a member for retrieving balls from the green and returning the balls to the green. The ball storage unit 120 includes two arms 121 and 122 extending from the side surface (for example, the right side surface) of the putter head.

[0046] In one embodiment, the arms 121, 122 may be integrally formed with the putter head 100. In an alternative embodiment, the arms 121, 122 may be manufactured separately from the putter head 100 and then attached to the putter head 100 by a fastening unit such as bolts.

[0047] The two arms 121 and 122 are each formed into an arc and protrudes, thereby having a shape capable of placing a golf ball between the two arms 121 and 122. In this case, the distance d between the front ends of the two arms 121 and 122 is preferably such that when the arms 121 and 122 approach a golf ball placed on the ground, the front ends of the arms 121 and 122 do not come into contact with the golf ball.

[0048] In one embodiment, the inner side of each arm 121, 122 may be provided with a placement groove 125 to stably place the golf ball. The placement groove 125 can be formed by cutting a portion of the inner upper edge of each arm 121, 122.

[0049] In some countries, golf regulations require that components of the putter head 100 cannot protrude further toward the front than the striking surface 101. In order to comply with these regulations, Figure 3As shown in FIG. 1 , the arm 121 of the ball storage portion 120 may be arranged so that its maximum protrusion point in the front direction is aligned with the striking surface 101 of the head 100 or is located behind the striking surface 101. However, in an alternative embodiment, the arm 121 may be arranged so that its maximum protrusion point in the front direction protrudes forward relative to the striking surface 101 of the head 100, regardless of the above provisions.

[0050] Reference Figure 4 The lower surface of the putter head 100 can be formed to be inclined toward the side surfaces with the center as a reference. That is, when the putter head 100 is placed horizontally on the ground, the central area of ​​the lower surface contacts the ground, while the left and right side areas of the lower surface are separated from the ground. However, in alternative embodiments, the lower surface of the putter head 100 can also be formed horizontally.

[0051] The arms 121 and 122 of the ball storage portion 120 extend upwardly from the side surface. Preferably, the angle θ formed between the arms 121 and 122 and the ground is, for example, between 5 and 20 degrees. In an alternative embodiment, the arms 121 and 122 of the ball storage portion 120 extend upwardly from the side surface of the putter head 100. When the putter head 100 is placed horizontally on the ground, the height from the ground surface to the front ends of the arms 121 and 122 is set to between 1 mm and 20 mm.

[0052] According to this structure, when a golfer wants to retrieve a golf ball from the green, he or she positions the putter head 100 so that the arms 121 and 122 are next to the ball. Then, the putter head 100 tilts the axis of the putter slightly away from the right side of the putter head. This causes the arms 121 and 122 to become horizontal with the ground, or even tilt further toward the ground. In this position, the arms 121 and 122 can be inserted under the golf ball and lifted upward without contacting the golf ball, thereby easily retrieving the golf ball.

[0053] Furthermore, in one embodiment, a recessed portion 123 may be formed on a side surface of the head portion 100 adjacent to the ball storage portion 120 (i.e., corresponding to the right side surface of the head portion 100 in the illustrated embodiment). In this case, since a portion of the surface of a golf ball placed in the arms 121 and 122 can also be placed in the recessed portion 123 and supported, the golf ball can be placed in the ball storage portion 120 more stably.

[0054] In the illustrated embodiment, the ball marker storage portion 110 is formed on the side farther from the putter's axis (i.e., the left side) and the ball storage portion 120 is formed on the side closer to the axis (i.e., the right side) of the putter head 100. Typically, the putter's axis is tilted at a predetermined angle (e.g., 70 to 80 degrees) toward the golfer to facilitate putting. Since the ball storage portion 120 is formed closer to the golfer's axis and the golfer's hand, it facilitates golf ball recovery or returning to the green.

[0055] On the other hand, this specification illustrates and describes a putter head 100 for right-handed golfers. Therefore, it is understood that in a putter head for left-handed golfers, the positions of the ball marker storage portion 110 and the ball marker storage portion 120 are reversed, with the ball marker storage portion 120 formed on the left side of the putter head 100 and the ball marker storage portion 110 formed on the right side. Furthermore, the magnet insertion portion 130 is also formed in the left region of the lower surface of the putter head 100.

[0056] Figure 5 1 is a diagram illustrating a method of retrieving a golf ball using a putter equipped with the putter head 100 according to an embodiment.

[0057] The golf ball B to be recovered is placed on the ground (green). Figure 5 (a), with the putter head 100 placed on the ground or slightly off the ground, the golfer tilts the axis S toward the golf ball B. Figure 5 As shown in (a), the arms 121 and 122 of the ball storage unit 120 are substantially parallel to the ground.

[0058] Afterwards, if Figure 5 As shown in (b), the putter head 100 is moved toward the golf ball until the golf ball B is located between the arms 121 and 122 of the ball storage unit 120. At this time, since the distance d between the front ends of the two arms 121 and 122 is large enough not to touch the golf ball, the head 100 can be moved toward the golf ball without contacting the golf ball B, thereby positioning the golf ball B between the two arms 121 and 122.

[0059] Next, if Figure 5 As shown in (c), the golfer can slightly rotate the putter head 100 with the ball located between the arms 121 and 122 to move the front ends of the two arms 121 and 122 away from the ground, thereby supporting the golf ball B with the two arms 121 and 122 and placing it in the ball storage unit 120.

[0060] In this case, if the arms 121 and 122 have receiving grooves 125 formed therein, the golf ball B can be more stably placed in the arms 121 and 122. Furthermore, in an embodiment where the receiving grooves 125 are formed in the arms 121 and 122 and the recess 123 is formed on the right side of the head 100, the golf ball B can be more stably placed in the ball storage 120 because the golf ball B is supported by the recess 123 when it is placed in the receiving groove 125.

[0061] On the other hand, the method of returning the golf ball to the ground can be carried out in the reverse order of the above-mentioned method of recovering the golf ball. Figure 5 As shown in (c), with the golf ball placed between the two arms 121 and 122, the putter head 100 is lowered to the ground. Then, the putter head 100 is tilted to the right and the golf ball B is lowered to the ground (refer to Figure 5 (b)), in order to prevent the two arms 121 and 122 from contacting the golf ball B, the arms 121 and 122 are moved back sufficiently away from the golf ball B (see Figure 5 (a)), and then lift the head 100 to return the golf ball to the ground.

[0062] As described above, according to the present invention, a golfer can use the ball storage unit 120 of the head 100 to retrieve a golf ball B from the ground or lower it to the ground without bending their body. Furthermore, the golfer can use the ball marker storage unit 110 to lower the ball marker to the ground without bending their body, and use the magnet insertion unit 130 to retrieve the ball marker from the ground. Consequently, there is the advantage that the golfer can perform the putting motion without bending their waist or knees or crouching their body throughout the entire putting process on the green, thus reducing the strain on their waist and knees. This allows golfers with some physical disabilities to enjoy golf.

[0063] Second embodiment

[0064] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Reference Figure 6 The putter head 200 according to the second embodiment has a golf ball striking surface 201 formed on its front surface and a connection hole 202 for fastening the shaft is provided on its upper portion. When the putter head 200 is viewed from the front, a ball marker storage portion 210 is provided on one side surface (e.g., the left side surface) and a ball storage portion 220 is provided on the other side surface (e.g., the right side surface). Figure 6Although not shown in the drawing, the putter head 200 may have a magnet insertion portion formed on a lower surface of the head portion 200 adjacent to the ball storage portion 220 , into which a magnet is inserted.

[0066] The ball marker storage portion 210 is configured to lower the ball marker onto the ground and includes a transverse placement hole 211 formed on one side surface of the head 200 to at least partially accommodate the ball marker. With the ball marker at least partially inserted into the placement hole 211, the golfer can lower the putter head 200 to the ground and then tilt the head 200 to lower the ball marker onto the ground.

[0067] The ball storage unit 220 is a member for retrieving golf balls from the ground or placing golf balls back on the ground, and includes two arms 221 and 222 extending from the side of the head 200. In one embodiment, a receiving groove 225 may be formed on the inner side of each arm 221 and 222. The ball storage unit 220 has the same shape as the reference Figures 1 to 4 The ball storage unit 120 of the first embodiment has the same or similar structure and function as described above, so detailed description is omitted.

[0068] In addition, a recessed portion 223 may be formed on the right side surface of the putter head 200, which is recessed with the same curve as the curve of the golf ball. Thus, the golf ball placed in the ball storage portion 220 can also be supported by the recessed portion 223, so that the golf ball can be placed in the ball storage portion 220 more stably.

[0069] Third embodiment

[0070] Figure 7 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Reference Figure 7 The putter head 300 according to the third embodiment has a golf ball striking surface 301 formed on its front surface and a connection hole 302 for fastening the shaft is provided on its upper portion. When the putter head 300 is viewed from the front, a ball marker storage portion 310 is provided on one side surface (e.g., the left side surface) and a ball storage portion 320 is provided on the other side surface (e.g., the right side surface). Figure 7 Although not shown in the drawing, the putter head 300 may have a magnet insertion portion formed on a lower surface of the head portion 300 adjacent to the ball storage portion 320 , into which a magnet is inserted.

[0072] The ball marker storage portion 310 is configured to lower the ball marker onto the ground. It includes a horizontal support 311 extending from one side surface of the putter head 300 and a placement groove 313 formed on the upper surface of the horizontal support 311. The placement groove 313 is formed with a surface that is lowered by a predetermined height from the upper surface of the horizontal support 311 and is semicircular or slightly larger in shape to accommodate at least a portion of the ball marker. With the ball marker at least partially placed in the placement groove 313, the golfer can lower the putter head 300 to the ground, then tilt the head 300 to lower the ball marker onto the ground.

[0073] The ball storage portion 320 is a member for retrieving golf balls from the ground or placing golf balls back on the ground, and includes two arms 321 and 322 extending from the side of the head 300. In one embodiment, a receiving groove 325 may be formed on the inner side of each arm 321 and 322. The ball storage portion 320 has the same structure as the reference Figures 1 to 4 The ball storage unit 120 of the first embodiment has the same or similar structure and function as described above, so detailed description is omitted.

[0074] In addition, a recessed portion 323 may be formed on the right side of the putter head 300 , which is recessed with the same curve as the golf ball. Thus, the golf ball placed in the ball storage portion 320 can also be supported by the recessed portion 323 , so that the golf ball can be placed more stably.

[0075] Fourth embodiment

[0076] Figure 8 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Reference Figure 8 The putter head 400 according to the fourth embodiment has a golf ball striking surface ( Figure 9 401 in (a), and a connection hole 402 for fastening the shaft is provided on the upper portion of the putter head 400. When the putter head 400 is viewed from the front, a ball marker storage portion 410 is provided on one side surface (e.g., the left side) thereof, and a ball storage portion 420 is provided on the back thereof.

[0078] The ball marker storage portion 410 is formed to place the ball marker on the ground, and may include a circular base 411 formed on the left side of the putter head, and an arc-shaped longitudinal placement portion 413 protruding from the lower portion of the base 411 .

[0079] In addition, when the putter head 400 is viewed from the front, a magnet insertion portion ( Figure 9 In (a) (430), a magnet is inserted into the magnet insertion portion.

[0080] Since the ball mark storage part 410 and the magnet insertion part 430 have Figures 1 to 4 The ball mark storage unit 110 and the magnet insertion unit 130 of the first embodiment described above have the same or similar structures and functions, and thus detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0081] The ball storage portion 420 is a member for retrieving a golf ball from the ground or placing the golf ball back on the ground, and is formed to extend rearward from the rear surface of the head 400 , that is, from the side opposite to the striking face 401 .

[0082] The ball storage portion 420 includes two arms 421 and 422 that protrude from the rear surface of the head 400. The outer sides of the arms 421 and 422 extend in an arc from the rear surface of the putter head 400, and are shaped so that the width of each arm 421 and 422 gradually narrows. The inner sides of the arms 421 and 422 protrude rearwardly and side by side from the rear surface of the putter head 400. An extension 423 is formed at the front end of the arms, widening the distance between the two arms 421 and 422. The extension 423 is shaped to connect with the outer sides.

[0083] At this time, because the distance between the inner sides of the two arms 421, 422 is smaller than the diameter of the golf ball, the golf ball can be placed between the two arms 421, 422. Preferably, the distance between the inner sides of the two arms 421, 422 is large enough so that when the arms 421, 422 approach a golf ball placed on the ground, the golf ball does not come into contact with the inner sides of the two arms 421, 422.

[0084] In one embodiment, the two arms 421 and 422 protrude and extend from the rear surface of the putter head 400. They can protrude from the rear surface of the head in a horizontal direction, or protrude and extend in an upwardly inclined state. At this time, the front end portions of the two arms 421 and 422 can be set to a position 2 mm to 10 mm higher than the low point of the lower surface of the putter head 400.

[0085] In one embodiment, a placement groove 425 may be provided on the inner side of each arm 421, 422 to stably place the golf ball. The placement groove 425 can be formed by cutting a portion of the upper corner of the inner side of each arm 421, 422.

[0086] In one embodiment, the arms 421, 422 of the putter head 400 may include a plurality of scale holes 427 of varying sizes. The scale holes 427 are used by a golfer to align the holes with the hole on the putting green to measure the distance between the golfer and the hole. Large scale holes 427 are used when the distance between the golfer and the hole on the putting green is relatively close, while small scale holes 427 are used when the distance is relatively far.

[0087] Figure 9 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering a golf ball according to an embodiment.

[0088] The premise is that the golf ball B to be recovered is placed on the ground (green). Figure 9 (a) , the putter head 400 is placed on the ground with the two arms 421 and 422 of the ball storage unit 420 being approximately horizontal to the ground, or the head 400 is positioned at a height slightly suspended above the ground.

[0089] Afterwards, if Figure 9 As shown in (b) of FIG. 4 , the putter head 400 is moved toward the direction of the golf ball until the golf ball B is located between the arms 421 and 422 of the ball storage unit 420. At this time, since the inner side surfaces of the two arms 421 and 422 are spaced apart sufficiently so as not to touch the golf ball, the putter head 400 can be moved toward the direction of the golf ball without the arms 421 and 422 contacting the golf ball B, as shown in FIG. Figure 9 As shown in (b), the golf ball B is placed between the two arms 421 and 422.

[0090] Next, if Figure 9 As shown in FIG. 4( c ), with the ball positioned between the arms 421 and 422, the golfer can slightly tilt and lift the putter head 400 to remove the front ends of the arms 421 and 422 from the ground, thereby retrieving the golf ball from the ground. In this case, if the arms 421 and 422 have receiving grooves 425, the golf ball B can be more stably placed in the arms 421 and 422.

[0091] The method of returning the golf ball to the ground is to follow the reverse order of the above-mentioned method of recovering the golf ball. Figure 9 As shown in (c), with the golf ball placed between the arms 421 and 422, the putter head 400 is lowered to the ground. Figure 9 (b)) until the golf ball B contacts the ground, and while preventing the two arms 421 and 422 from contacting the golf ball B, the arms 421 and 422 are sufficiently moved back and away from the golf ball B (see Figure 9(a)), and then lift the head 400 to return the golf ball to the ground.

[0092] As described above, according to the present invention, a golfer can use the ball storage unit 420 of the head 400 to retrieve a golf ball B from the ground or lower it to the ground without bending their body. Furthermore, the golfer can use the ball marker storage unit 410 to lower the ball marker to the ground without bending their body, and use the magnet insertion unit 430 to retrieve the ball marker from the ground. Consequently, there is the advantage that the golfer can perform the putting motion on the green without bending their waist or knees or crouching their body, thus reducing the strain on their waist and knees. This allows golfers with some physical disabilities to enjoy golf.

[0093] Fifth embodiment

[0094] Figure 10 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a fifth embodiment.

[0095] Reference Figure 10 The putter head 500 according to the fifth embodiment has a golf ball striking surface formed on its front surface, and a connection hole 502 for fastening a shaft is provided on the upper portion of the putter head 500. When the putter head 500 is viewed from the front, a ball marker storage portion 510 is provided on one side surface (e.g., the left side) thereof, and a ball storage portion 520 is provided on the back surface thereof.

[0096] In addition, when the putter head 500 is viewed from the front, a magnet insertion portion is provided at the lower portion of the other side surface (e.g., the right side) opposite to the side surface (e.g., the left side) where the ball mark storage portion 510 is formed, and a magnet is inserted into the magnet insertion portion.

[0097] The ball mark storage unit 510 and the magnet insertion unit of the fifth embodiment have the same Figures 1 to 4 The ball mark storage unit 110 and the magnet insertion unit 130 of the first embodiment described above have the same or similar structures and functions, and thus detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0098] On the other hand, Figure 8 Compared with the putter head 400 of the fourth embodiment, the difference is: Figure 10 The shape of the ball storage portion 520 of the putter head 500 of the fifth embodiment is different.

[0099] Reference Figure 10The ball storage portion 520 includes two symmetrical arms 521 and 522 that extend rearward from the rear surface of the putter head 500. The outer sides of the arms 521 and 522 extend rearward from the rear surface of the putter head and have a shape in which the width of each arm 521 and 522 gradually narrows. The inner sides of the arms 521 and 522 extend rearward side by side from the rear surface of the putter head 500. At their front ends, the arms have an extension 523 that widens the distance between the arms 521 and 522. The extension 523 is shaped to connect with the outer sides.

[0100] At this time, because the distance between the inner sides of the two arms 521, 522 is smaller than the diameter of the golf ball, the golf ball can be placed between the two arms 521, 522. Preferably, the distance between the inner sides of the two arms 521, 522 is large enough so that when the arms 521, 522 approach a golf ball placed on the ground, the golf ball does not come into contact with the inner sides of the two arms 521, 522.

[0101] In one embodiment, a placement groove 525 may be provided on the inner side of each arm 521, 522 to stably place the golf ball. The placement groove 525 can be formed by cutting a portion of the upper corner of the inner side of each arm 521, 522.

[0102] Sixth embodiment

[0103] Figure 11 It is a perspective view of a golf putter head according to a sixth embodiment.

[0104] Reference Figure 11 The putter head 600 according to the sixth embodiment has a golf ball striking surface formed on its front surface, and a connection hole 602 for fastening a shaft is provided on the upper portion of the putter head 500. When the putter head 600 is viewed from the front, a ball marker storage portion 610 is provided on one side surface (e.g., the left side) thereof, and a ball storage portion 620 is provided on the back surface thereof.

[0105] In addition, when the putter head 600 is viewed from the front, a magnet insertion portion is provided at the lower portion of the other side surface (e.g., the right side) opposite to the side surface (e.g., the left side) where the ball mark storage portion 610 is formed, and a magnet is inserted into the magnet insertion portion.

[0106] The ball mark storage unit 610 and the magnet insertion unit of the sixth embodiment have the same Figures 1 to 4 The ball mark storage unit 110 and the magnet insertion unit 130 of the first embodiment described above have the same or similar structures and functions, and thus detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0107] On the other hand, Figure 8Compared with the putter head 400 of the fourth embodiment, the difference is: Figure 11 The shape of the ball storage portion 620 of the putter head 600 of the sixth embodiment is different.

[0108] Reference Figure 11 The ball storage portion 620 includes two symmetrical arms 621 and 622 that protrude rearward from the rear surface of the putter head 600. The outer sides of the arms 621 and 622 extend rearward from the rear surface of the putter head 600, and the distance between the outer sides of the two arms first increases and then decreases. The inner sides of the arms 621 and 622 extend rearward with a certain width and have an expansion portion 623 that widens at the front end of the arms. The expansion portion 623 has a shape that is continuous with the outer side.

[0109] At this time, because the distance between the inner sides of the two arms 621, 622 is smaller than the diameter of the golf ball, the golf ball can be placed between the two arms 621, 622. Preferably, the distance between the inner sides of the two arms 621, 622 is large enough so that when the arms 621, 622 approach a golf ball placed on the ground, the golf ball does not come into contact with the inner sides of the two arms 621, 622.

[0110] In one embodiment, a placement groove 625 may be provided on the inner side of each arm 621, 622 to stably place the golf ball. The placement groove 625 may be formed by cutting a portion of the upper corner of the inner side of each arm 621, 622.

[0111] Figure 12 Shown according to Figure 8 An alternative embodiment of a putter head 400. Figure 8 compared to, Figure 12 The putter head 400 in FIG. 4 is different only in the shape of the ball storage portion 420 , and the other structures are the same or similar.

[0112] Reference Figure 12 The ball storage portion 420 of the putter head 400 includes two arms 421 and 422 that protrude and extend rearward from the rear surface of the putter head 400. The inner sides of the two arms 421 and 422 protrude and extend rearward side by side from the rear surface of the putter head 400, and each inner side has a recessed portion 428 in the area where the ball is received. Furthermore, a plurality of protrusions 429 are formed in the recessed portion 428 of each arm 421 and 422, protruding toward the opposing arm. While the figure shows two protrusions 429 in each recessed portion 428, this is merely an example, and three or more protrusions 429 may also be formed in each recessed portion 428.

[0113] The distance between the protrusions 429 of the two arms 421 and 422 is smaller than the diameter of a golf ball. When a golf ball is placed between the two arms 421 and 422, the dimple of the golf ball and the protrusion 429 engage with each other, preventing the golf ball from sliding. Thus, the golf ball can be accommodated more stably.

[0114] On the other hand, it can be understood that the above-mentioned protrusion 429 structure can be applied to the ball storage parts of all embodiments (ie, the first to sixth embodiments) of this specification.

[0115] As described above, although the present invention has been described based on a limited number of embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made based on the above description. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited by the embodiments described above, but should be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A golf putter head, characterized in that: The putter head includes: a striking surface formed on the front surface thereof; a ball mark storage portion formed on one side surface of the putter head; and a magnet insertion portion and a ball storage portion formed on the other side surface of the putter head and into which a magnet is inserted. The ball storage portion is a structure for retrieving golf balls from the ground and returning the balls to the location where they were retrieved. The ball storage portion includes two arms extending from the side of the putter head. The connection portion of the two arms is formed into an arc and is inwardly converging toward each other toward the end side so as to introduce and store golf balls. The ball marker storage portion is formed on one side surface of the putter head, and the ball storage portion is formed on the other side surface of the putter head.

2. The golf putter head according to claim 1, wherein: The arm of the ball storage portion extends in an upwardly inclined state, and the extension angle is 5 to 20 degrees.

3. The golf putter head according to claim 1, wherein: A concave portion matching the shape of a placed ball is formed on a side wall of the putter head facing the ball storage portion.

4. The golf putter head according to claim 1, wherein: The magnet insertion portion is located between the arm of the ball storage portion and the bottom surface of the putter and is capable of recovering the mark using magnetic force.

5. The golf putter head according to claim 1, wherein: The ball marker storage portion includes a circular base formed on one side surface of the putter head, and an arc-shaped longitudinal placement portion protruding from a lower portion of the base.

6. The golf putter head according to claim 1, wherein: The ball marker storage portion includes a transverse placement hole formed on an inner side of one side surface of the putter head.

7. The golf putter head according to claim 1, wherein: The ball marker storage portion includes a horizontal bracket extending from a side surface of the putter head, and a placement groove formed on the horizontal bracket.

8. A golf putter head, characterized in that: The putter head includes: a striking surface formed on the front surface thereof; a ball mark storage portion formed on one side surface of the putter head; a magnet insertion portion formed on the other side surface of the putter head and into which a magnet is inserted; and a ball storage portion formed on the rear surface of the putter head. The ball storage portion is a structure for retrieving golf balls from the putting green and returning them to their original positions on the putting green. The ball storage portion includes a support member extending from the lower portion of the rear surface of the putter head, and two arms extending from the support member. The connection portion of the two arms is formed into an arc and is inwardly converging toward each other at the end sides so as to introduce and store golf balls. The height of the end of the arm of the ball storage portion is 2 mm to 10 mm higher than the low point of the putter.

9. The golf putter head according to claim 8, wherein: The ball marker storage portion includes a circular base formed on one side surface of the putter head, and an arc-shaped longitudinal placement portion protruding from a lower portion of the base.

10. The golf putter head according to claim 8, wherein: The ball marker storage portion includes a transverse placement hole formed on an inner side of one side surface of the putter head.

11. The golf putter head according to claim 8, wherein: The ball marker storage portion includes a horizontal bracket extending from a side surface of the putter head, and a placement groove formed on the horizontal bracket.

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