Metal Device for Golf Putting Exercise

Abstract

The golf putting practice device according to the present invention is made of a metal material for practicing golf putting in a straight line without external influence and includes a base that is extended in the longitudinal direction and forms a metal path for a golf ball, a straight path rail section that forms a smooth straight path rail in the center of the longitudinal direction of the base, a striking section which is the starting point of the path, and a return section which is the ending point of the path.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a putting practice device particularly suitable for practicing putting on a straight course, and to a practice device that eliminates the influence of other external factors by making the bottom of the practice device smooth using metal instead of the conventional soft material. Background Technology

[0002] Putting mats currently in use are artificial turf or carpet surfaces on which white guide lines are drawn to practice putting toward a target, or balls are scattered randomly without guide lines and put into a hole cup with a flag.

[0003] These putting mats are not smooth; instead, the soft arrangement of fibers—such as the hair strands of artificial turf or carpet fibers—makes them very rough and creates surface resistance, which fails to guarantee straightness in putting. Although it may appear as though the ball is rolling straight, the direction of the fine hairs cannot be fully controlled, and this can have a subtle influence on the golf ball's trajectory during putting, making it difficult to judge whether the ball is rolling accurately in the direction intended by the practitioner.

[0004] In addition, artificial turf mats have the disadvantage of being expensive to produce, and when putting incorrectly, the ball goes out of bounds. In the case of apartment buildings, the noise of golf balls rolling on the floor is very loud, so users are conscious of it and cannot practice comfortably. The problem to be solved

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a golf putting practice device that allows a golfer to practice driving a golf ball in a straight line without any external influences when putting.

[0006] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a golf putting practice device equipped with a device that notifies a golfer when they successfully putt a golf ball in a straight line.

[0007] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a golf putting practice device having a device that prevents the ball from bouncing out even if it deviates from the path when a golf putting practitioner putts the golf ball. means of solving the problem

[0008] The golf putting practice device according to the present invention is made of a metal material for practicing golf putting in a straight line without external influence and includes a base that is extended in the longitudinal direction and forms a metal path for a golf ball, a straight path rail section that forms a smooth straight path rail in the center of the longitudinal direction of the base, a striking section which is the starting point of the path, and a return section which is the ending point of the path.

[0009] In addition, both sides of the base of the golf putting practice device according to the present invention further include wing portions that are bent at an angle to prevent the golf ball from slipping out.

[0010] In addition, the golf putting practice device according to the present invention further includes a notification unit installed in front of the return unit to indicate success when the ball travels in a straight line. In this case, the notification unit is characterized by having a bell installed in the center of the arch-shaped support unit.

[0011] In addition, the end of the return part of the golf putting practice device according to the present invention is characterized by being molded with rubber. Effects of the invention

[0012] This invention provides a new type of putting practice device that deviates from existing artificial turf or carpet materials. By attaching stainless steel rails to a galvanized steel plate to create a smooth surface, it allows the user to determine the direction of their putt without being affected by the material of the putting surface. In the event of a ball going out of bounds, the wings on both sides form a wall to prevent the ball from escaping. Additionally, by using Velcro at the point of impact, it provides a turf-like texture only on the surface in contact with the putter during the putter preparation stance, while remaining unaffected by the ball.

[0013] Since you practice putting on a sensitive stainless steel surface rather than on artificial turf or carpet materials, which have rough surfaces and create resistance like conventional putting mats or practice aids, you can practice putting more precisely.

[0014] After producing the prototype, it was tested on about 10 people. Even those who previously succeeded 9 out of 10 times on conventional putting mats saw their success rate drop significantly to 2 to 3 out of 10, demonstrating a clear distinction from existing mats. Many respondents noted that concentration is greatly improved because the ball deviates if the putt is not directed accurately, even by the slightest error. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0015] Figure 1 is a drawing showing the overall structure of a golf putting practice device according to the present invention. Figure 2 is a photograph showing the state of a golf putting practice device installed according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0016] The putting practice device according to the present invention can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments; however, when used outdoors, it is susceptible to corrosion due to increased exposure to moisture and acidic substances. To ensure stable and long-term use of the putting practice device, it is necessary to plate the metal sheet base. In this invention, a galvanized steel sheet is used as the base because zinc offers superior corrosion resistance, is easy to process, and is economical compared to other materials; however, this is merely an example of a plating material, and it goes without saying that other materials can be used as long as they provide corrosion resistance.

[0017] Furthermore, this invention is characterized by including a smooth straight running rail on top of the metal base, in addition to the metal base of the practice device, to avoid affecting the directionality of the putt. In this invention, stainless steel was selected among metal materials with smooth surfaces for the straight running rail. This is because stainless steel has the characteristics of having a beautiful surface compared to other metal materials, does not rust, and is resistant to heat and external impact. As such, this is merely an example of one material for the running rail, and it goes without saying that other materials with smooth surfaces can also be used.

[0018] The present invention constructs the driving path using only metal without using rough grass or carpet materials, and forms a particularly smooth straight driving rail along the length of the path to enable verification of whether the golf ball is putted accurately in a straight line.

[0019] With reference to FIG. 1, the structure of a metal putting practice device according to the present invention is described. The golf putting practice device (100) of the present invention is extended in the longitudinal direction and includes a base (10) that forms a metal path for a golf ball, a straight path rail section (11) that forms a smooth straight path rail in the center of the longitudinal direction, a striking section (13) that is the starting point of the path, and a return section (15) that is the ending point of the path. Both sides of the base (10) form wing sections (12) that are bent at an angle to prevent the golf ball from escaping, and include a notification section (20) positioned in front of the return section to indicate success when the ball travels in a straight line.

[0020] A ball is placed on the striking section (13), which is the starting point indicated in light green in FIG. 1, and the ball is putted. The putting practice device of the present invention is formed such that a stainless steel bar constituting a straight running rail section (11) is attached to a galvanized steel plate base (10), and the ball rolls along the stainless steel bar. In this embodiment, the form is described as having a stainless steel bar attached to the base (10), but it is of course possible to form a straight running rail made of a material different from the base (10) in a form other than attachment. In the present invention, the width of the base galvanized steel plate is 100mm and the total length is 2400mm. This size can be adjusted as needed.

[0021] The track includes a notification unit (20) that indicates success when the ball successfully travels in a straight line in front of the end point of the track. In this embodiment, arch-shaped supports are installed on both sides of the track, and a bell (21) is attached to the center of the arch so that the bell can be struck when the golf ball rolls straight without deviating from the stainless steel bar (11), which is the central straight track.

[0022] The end point of the track is sloped to form a return section (14) where the ball goes up and returns to the starting point via recoil. In this embodiment, it is the last section of the track, and the principle is that the ball, while traveling, goes up the slope, stops, changes direction, and returns to the starting point.

[0023] Both sides of the base constituting the driving path are bent at an angle to form side walls so that even if the ball does not travel in a straight line and goes to the side, it does not go out and returns to the driving path. In this embodiment, the wing portion (12) spreads outward in a wing shape on the side of the base and is bent at an angle of about 30 degrees. However, when viewed from above, the advantage is that the wing does not look bent and appears flat.

[0024] The end of the return section (14), which is the end point of the driving path, is molded with rubber (15) so that the ball does not fly out.

[0025] In addition, the striking section (13), which is the starting point of the path, can be made of Velcro or other materials so that the ball can be placed comfortably. The Velcro treatment of the striking section can give the feeling of placing the putter on real grass when placing it. Since the Velcro only touches the rear side in the direction of the ball's movement and the front side is a rail, the tactile feel, which is an advantage of conventional carpet fabric, is preserved without affecting the ball. Explanation of the symbols

[0026] 100 Golf Putting Practice Aid 10 Base 11 Straight-line rail section 12 Wing section 13 Striking Section 14 Regression Section 15 Molding 20 Notification Section 21 types

Claims

Claim 1 A golf putting practicer made of metal for practicing golf putting in a straight line without external influence, characterized by comprising: a base that is extended in the longitudinal direction and forms a metal path for a golf ball; a straight path rail section that forms a smooth straight path rail in the center of the longitudinal direction of the base; a striking section which is the starting point of the path; and a return section which is the ending point of the path. Claim 2 A golf putting practice device according to claim 1, characterized in that both sides of the base further include wing portions that are bent at an angle to prevent the golf ball from escaping. Claim 3 A golf putting practice device according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit installed in front of the return unit to indicate success when the ball travels in a straight line. Claim 4 In paragraph 3, the golf putting practice device is characterized in that the notification part has a bell installed in the center of the arched support part. Claim 5 A golf putting practice device according to claim 1, characterized in that the end of the return portion is molded with rubber.

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