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Portable automatic golf ball teeing apparatus

a golf ball and automatic technology, applied in the field of golf swing practice devices, can solve the problems of preventing portability, disturbing the user's stance, and adding construction costs to the cost of the apparatus itsel

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-22
STAEHS JAMES
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Benefits of technology

Enables convenient, portable, and cost-effective golf ball placement without installation, maintaining the user's stance, and allowing for easy transportation and use at various locations.

Problems solved by technology

Both solutions add construction costs to the cost of the apparatus itself.
They also prevent the possibility of portability.
Other devices have been devised which are above the driving surface but require the user to manually actuate the apparatus, thus disturbing the user's stance.

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[0027] The present invention is comprised of four main subsystems: a horizontal arm assembly which rotates in a vertical plane with means for movement; an extendable arm for transporting a golf ball to a tee; a system for holding and intermittently releasing individual golf balls for further transport; and an electronic circuit that provides power and control to the overall system.

[0028] Many elements to be described are connected with other elements using machine screws with matching nuts, usually with a washer. Those skilled in the art will understand that an alternative embodiment would be a machine screw into a cooperatively placed tapped hole, a weld (including chemical weld) or a spot weld in lieu of a screw, or a more complete molded assembly. All described elements that include an axle formed by a machine screw and nut with a bushing could alternatively comprise a ball bearing with an inner and outer race and a shaft or an axle threaded only on an end, for example. The desc...

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Abstract

A storage means holds a quantity of golf balls for automatic placement upon a tee. An gating mechanism releases a single ball to roll by gravity power to a ball holder. Upon activation by the user an extendable arm causes the ball holder to be positioned over the tee, then the extendable arm rotates downwardly, leaving the ball upon the tee. A sensor signals a controller to reverse a motor, retracting the extendable arm fully. Upon full retraction a next golf ball is released to the ball holder. The user activates a new cycle by placing a golf club head in the vicinity of the invention. The invention may be battery powered and is small enough to be used anywhere.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to a device for practicing a golf swing. More specifically to a portable device for intermittently placing a golf ball upon a tee. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to devices employed for improving the skill of golfers or for the enjoyment of hitting golf balls. In particular it is an automatic golf ball teeing device, such as may be used by driving ranges, golf courses, or individuals. Other golf ball teeing devices employ a lifting mechanism that is below the level of the user requiring the apparatus to be constructed under ground or for the user to stand upon an elevated platform. Both solutions add construction costs to the cost of the apparatus itself. They also prevent the possibility of portability. With these devices, when a new ball is to be placed upon the tee, the tee is moved downwardly beneath the driving surface to receive a golf ball from the ball supply, whether the supply is above or...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B47/00A63B57/00A63B69/36
CPCA63B47/002A63B2047/004A63B69/36A63B57/0006
Inventor STAEHS, JAMES PAUL
Owner STAEHS JAMES