Golf putter with ball pickup function

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of sports equipment, and discloses a golf putter with a ball picking function, which comprises a shaft and a head, the head is arranged at one end of the shaft, the head comprises a ball hitting part and a picking part arranged back to back, the picking part comprises a fixing surface arranged opposite to the ball hitting part and a clamping plate extending towards a side away from the ball hitting part, an included angle between the fixing surface and the clamping plate is not zero, so that the picking part forms a bending structure, the clamping plate is provided with a circular ring structure penetrating up and down, the circular ring structure is matched with the structure of a golf ball, and the golf ball can be elastically clamped. Through the combination of the technical features such as the bending structure, the clamping plate and the circular ring structure, efficient integration of the golf putter in the functions of putting and picking is realized, the problem of inconvenience in picking in the prior art is solved, the humanized design level and the use experience of the golf putter are obviously improved, and a substantial gap is formed with the existing conventional putters.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of sports equipment, in particular to a golf putter with a ball picking function. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the design of golf clubs mainly focuses on improving the performance of hitting and the appearance, and less attention is paid to the actual operation experience of users, especially for the elderly or people with waist inconvenience.

[0003] The existing golf putter needs the user to bend over to pick up the golf ball after completing the push stroke, which is difficult for people with limited mobility and can cause physical burden and even accidental injury.

[0004] Therefore, it is urgent to provide a new type of putter that can conveniently pick up golf balls to improve the defects of the prior art and improve the user's experience on the court. SUMMARY

[0005] In view of the above problems of the prior art, the purpose of the present application is to provide a new type of putter that can conveniently pick up golf balls.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a golf putter with a ball picking function, which comprises a shaft and a head, the head is arranged at one end of the shaft, the head comprises a ball hitting part and a picking part arranged back to back, the picking part comprises a fixing surface arranged opposite to the ball hitting part and a clamping plate extending towards the side away from the ball hitting part, an included angle between the fixing surface and the clamping plate is not zero, so that the picking part forms a bending structure, and a circular ring structure penetrating up and down is arranged on the clamping plate, the circular ring structure is adapted to the structure of the golf ball to be able to elastically clamp the golf ball.

[0007] Preferably, a notch is arranged on the circular ring structure for clamping the golf ball and elastically clamping.

[0008] Preferably, the shaft is arranged at the middle position of the fixing surface, the bottom end of the shaft abuts against the clamping plate, and the notch is arranged at the position of the maximum diameter of the circular ring structure relative to the shaft.

[0009] Preferably, the cross-sectional width of the notch is 8-12mm.

[0010] Preferably, the inner diameter of the circular ring structure is smaller than the diameter of the golf ball.

[0011] Preferably, the ball hitting part is a hitting surface, and the clamping plate is perpendicular to the hitting surface.

[0012] Preferably, the clamping plate is provided with a reinforcing rib on a side surface of the shaft body, and the reinforcing rib is arranged at least at the connecting area of the fixing surface and the clamping plate.

[0013] Preferably, the clamping plate is in an arc structure, and the arc structure and the fixing surface are smoothly connected.

[0014] Preferably, the cross-sectional shape of the circular ring structure is circular or elliptical.

[0015] Preferably, the clamping plate is provided with anti-skid lines and / or anti-skid pads on a side surface away from the shaft body.

[0016] Based on the above technical solution, the golf putter with the ball picking function has the following beneficial effects: Through the combination of the bending structure, the clamping plate, the circular ring structure and the like, the efficient integration of the golf putter in the functions of putting and picking is realized, which not only solves the problem of inconvenient picking in the prior art, but also significantly improves the humanized design level and use experience of the golf putter, and forms a substantial gap with the conventional putter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the golf putter holding a golf ball provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the golf putter holding a golf ball provided by the embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 is a local enlarged view of A in

[0020] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the golf putter and the golf ball provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 4 is a front view of the golf putter holding a golf ball provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 5 is a side view of the golf putter holding a golf ball provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the golf putter provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 7is a front view of a golf putter provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 8 is a side view of a golf putter provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 9 is a perspective view of a club head in a golf putter provided by an embodiment of the present application, at a first viewing angle.

[0027] Figure 10 is a perspective view of a club head in a golf putter provided by an embodiment of the present application, at a second viewing angle.

[0028] Figure 11 is a top view of a club head in a golf putter provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 12 is a side view of a club head in a golf putter provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 13 is a bottom view of a club head in a golf putter provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Wherein, the reference signs are explained as follows: 100, golf putter; 11, shaft; 12, club head; 121, ball hitting part; 122, picking-up part; 1221, fixed surface; 1222, clamping plate; 1223, circular ring structure; 123, reinforcing rib; 124, anti-skid pad; 200, golf ball. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work, fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0033] The term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of this application. In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0034] This application discloses a golf putter 100 with a ball-retrieval function, used to retrieve golf balls 200 from the green. It is understood that in the prior art, golf balls 200 are generally retrieved outside the green, such as on the tee box, in the rough, or in bunkers. The shape of the clubhead in these areas is primarily designed for striking the ball and is not suitable for retrieving golf balls 200. The green, as mentioned above, is the most delicate area on a golf course, with a flat and relatively hard surface, and grass only 3-5mm high. Retrieving golf balls 200 requires greater gentleness and precision to avoid damaging the green surface.

[0035] Therefore, considering the specific characteristics of the ball-picking scenario described above, such as Figures 1-13 As shown, this application discloses a golf putter 100 having the following structural form: The golf putter 100 includes a shaft 11 and a head 12. The head 12 is disposed at one end of the shaft 11. The head 12 includes a striking part 121 and a pickup part 122 disposed opposite to each other. The pickup part 122 includes a fixed surface 1221 disposed opposite to the striking part 121 and a clamping plate 1222 extending toward the side away from the striking part 121. The fixed surface 1221 and the clamping plate 1222 are provided with a non-zero included angle so that the pickup part 122 forms a bent structure. The clamping plate 1222 is provided with a vertically continuous ring structure 1223. The ring structure 1223 is adapted to the structure of the golf ball 200 so as to elastically clamp the golf ball 200.

[0036] Understandably, the design of the bending structure creates a spatial misalignment between the pickup part 122 and the striking part 121, which not only ensures the stability of the striking part 121 and effective control of the golf ball 200 during the push, but also provides a structural basis for the ball pickup function, enabling the golf putter 100 to seamlessly switch between the two functions of pushing and picking up the ball, without affecting the accuracy of the shot due to the superposition of functions.

[0037] Understandably, the circular structure 1223 on the clamping plate 1222 is compatible with the structure of the golf ball 200. Combined with the properties of the elastic material, it allows the golf ball 200 to be inserted into the circular structure 1223 with slight pressure and easily released when needed, achieving an integrated "pickup-clamping-release" operation, significantly improving the convenience and efficiency of retrieving the ball on the green. Furthermore, the through-type design of the circular structure 1223 not only facilitates the quick insertion and release of the golf ball 200 but also avoids indentations or scratches on the green surface that might occur with a closed structure, reflecting an awareness of protecting the green environment and further enhancing the applicability and environmental friendliness of this application in green settings.

[0038] Understandably, since the circular structure 1223 is set on the clamping plate 1222 and the clamping plate 1222 forms an angle with the fixed surface 1221, the user can pick up the ball by tilting the golf putter 100 without bending over. This is especially suitable for the elderly or those with back problems, effectively reducing the burden on the body and avoiding fatigue or injury caused by frequent bending over, reflecting the humanized design concept.

[0039] Furthermore, this integrated structural design combines the ball retrieval function with the Golf Putter 100, eliminating the need for additional tools. This meets the etiquette requirements of a 200-round golf course and avoids the inconvenience of carrying or using additional tools, thus enhancing the practicality and overall aesthetics of the Golf Putter 100.

[0040] In summary, this application, through the combination of technical features such as the bending structure, the clamping plate 1222, and the ring structure 1223, achieves efficient integration of the putting and ball retrieval functions of the golf putter 100. This not only solves the problem of inconvenient ball retrieval in the prior art, but also significantly improves the humanized design level and user experience of the golf putter 100, forming a significant and substantial gap with existing conventional putters.

[0041] In this embodiment of the application, the center of gravity of the clubhead 12 is located directly below the ring structure 1223 to ensure that the clubhead 12 tilts naturally when picking up the ball.

[0042] In this embodiment, the shaft 11 and the head 12 are detachably connected.

[0043] In this embodiment, the annular structure 1223 is made of an elastic material to facilitate the clamping and release of the golf ball 200. The elastic material includes rubber, TPU, or nylon composite materials.

[0044] In this embodiment, the elastic modulus of the ring structure 1223 is 50-100 MPa to ensure sufficient clamping force without damaging the surface of the golf ball 200.

[0045] In this embodiment, the ring structure 1223 and the rod head 12 are manufactured using an integral molding technology.

[0046] like Figures 9-13 As shown, the annular structure 1223 has a notch for inserting the golf ball 200 and for elastic clamping.

[0047] It is understood that the shape of the ring structure 1223 is an approximately complete ring, which is a non-closed structure with a notch to facilitate the elastic clamping of the golf ball 200.

[0048] Understandably, its technical effect lies in the fact that the ring structure 1223 can undergo elastic deformation when squeezed by the golf ball 200 through the incompletely closed structural design, thereby allowing the golf ball 200 to smoothly enter the notch and be stably clamped. At the same time, when it is necessary to release the golf ball 200, only a slight force is required to make the golf ball 200 detach from the ring structure 1223, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of picking up the ball.

[0049] Furthermore, the notch design avoids the problem of the golf ball getting stuck or difficult to release that may occur if it is completely closed, reducing the difficulty of operation. It is especially suitable for use in scenarios such as the green where gentle handling is required, reducing the impact and damage to the green surface.

[0050] Furthermore, the notch design allows the ring structure 1223 to accommodate golf balls 200 of different diameters, enhancing the versatility and adaptability of the golf putter 100. At the same time, the properties of the elastic material ensure the stability of the clamping force, preventing the golf ball 200 from accidentally falling off during pickup or movement, further improving the practicality and reliability of the golf putter 100.

[0051] like Figure 11 As shown, the rod body 11 is located at the middle position of the fixed surface 1221, and the bottom end of the rod body 11 abuts against the clamping plate 1222. The notch is located at the maximum diameter of the annular structure 1223 relative to the rod body 11.

[0052] Understandably, its technical effect lies in enhancing the stability and mechanical efficiency of the overall structure of the golf putter 100 by centrally positioning the shaft 11 and abutting against the clamping plate 1222, so that the putting force can be evenly transmitted to the striking part 121, improving putting accuracy and feel.

[0053] Meanwhile, the design of the bottom end of the shaft 11 abutting against the clamping plate 1222 effectively enhances the structural strength of the pickup part 122, preventing the clamping plate 1222 from deforming or being damaged due to uneven force during ball pickup, thus extending the service life of the golf putter 100.

[0054] Understandably, the notch is positioned at the maximum diameter of the circular structure 1223 relative to the shaft 11, which makes the golf ball 200 more evenly stressed during insertion and release, avoiding instability or inconvenience caused by the notch's position shift, and further improving the stability and smoothness of ball retrieval.

[0055] As a preferred embodiment, the cross-sectional width of the notch is 8-12mm, so that by reasonably setting the notch width, the annular structure 1223 can stably clamp the golf ball 200 while maintaining sufficient elastic deformation capacity.

[0056] Specifically, when the notch width is less than 8mm, the elastic deformation space of the ring structure 1223 is insufficient, which may lead to difficulty in inserting the golf ball 200 or excessive clamping force, affecting the convenience and smoothness of the ball retrieval operation. Conversely, when the notch width is greater than 12mm, the clamping force of the ring structure 1223 may be insufficient, causing the golf ball 200 to accidentally fall off during retrieval or movement, reducing the reliability of ball retrieval. Therefore, designing the notch width within the range of 8-12mm can balance elastic deformation and clamping force, allowing the golf ball 200 to pass smoothly through the notch and be stably clamped when inserted, while also easily detaching when released, thus optimizing the ball retrieval experience.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the inner diameter of the ring structure 1223 is smaller than the diameter of the golf ball 200, so that the elastic clamping function can be achieved through the size difference, ensuring that the golf ball 200 can be stably clamped after being inserted into the ring structure 1223, and avoiding accidental fall-off during picking or moving.

[0058] It is understandable that the inner diameter of the ring structure 1223 is smaller than the standard diameter of the golf ball 200, i.e., less than 42.67 mm. Preferably, the inner diameter of the ring structure 1223 is 42.3 ± 0.1 mm, which not only ensures that the golf ball 200 can be clamped after contact, but also can adapt to the elastic deformation of the standard golf ball 200.

[0059] As a preferred implementation method, such as Figure 12As shown, the striking part 121 is the striking surface, and the clamping plate 1222 is perpendicular to the striking surface. This vertical structural design effectively separates the putting function from the ball-retrieval function in space, ensuring that the two functions do not interfere with each other during operation, thereby improving the overall performance and user experience of the golf putter 100. Specifically, the striking surface, as the core functional component of the golf putter 100, is designed to ensure stability and accuracy during the putt. The clamping plate 1222, being perpendicular to the striking surface, makes the ball-retrieval function structurally independent of the striking surface. This avoids affecting the flatness of the striking surface and the putting effect due to the addition of the ball-retrieval structure, ensuring that the putting performance is not affected.

[0060] Meanwhile, the vertical structure design allows the clamping plate 1222 to contact the golf ball 200 at the optimal angle during ball retrieval, facilitating the smooth insertion and stable clamping of the golf ball 200 into the ring structure 1223, thus improving the convenience and reliability of the ball retrieval operation.

[0061] In addition, this design optimizes the overall mechanical distribution of the golf putter 100, allowing the pushing force and ball-retrieval force to be effectively transmitted through the striking surface and the clamping plate 1222 respectively, avoiding uneven force distribution or functional conflicts caused by structural overlap, and further enhancing the durability and smoothness of the golf putter 100.

[0062] like Figures 9-11 As shown, the clamping plate 1222 has a reinforcing rib 123 on the side surface facing the shaft 11. The reinforcing rib 123 is provided at least in the connection area between the fixed surface 1221 and the clamping plate 1222. The reinforcing rib 123 can improve the mechanical strength and structural stability of the connection area between the clamping plate 1222 and the fixed surface 1221, and prevent deformation or fatigue damage at the connection point due to repeated force during ball retrieval, thereby extending the service life of the golf putter 100.

[0063] Understandably, the reinforcing rib 123 enhances the overall rigidity of the clamping plate 1222, enabling it to maintain a stable shape and clamping force when elastically clamping the golf ball 200. This prevents unstable clamping or accidental detachment of the golf ball 200 due to deformation of the clamping plate 1222, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the ball retrieval function.

[0064] Meanwhile, the reinforcing rib 123 is set on the side surface of the clamping plate 1222 facing the shaft 11. This not only does not affect the normal use of the outer ring structure 1223 of the clamping plate 1222, but also optimizes the internal mechanical distribution of the golf putter 100, so that the pushing force and ball retrieval force can be transmitted more evenly to the entire clubhead 12 structure, avoiding structural damage caused by local stress concentration, and further enhancing the durability and smoothness of the golf putter 100.

[0065] In addition, the design of the reinforcing rib 123 also plays a role in weight reduction. By setting the reinforcing rib 123 in key parts instead of thickening the material as a whole, the strength requirements are met, while avoiding unnecessary increase in the weight of the golf putter 100. This maintains the balance and feel of the golf putter 100 and meets the strict requirements for weight control of the golf ball 200.

[0066] like Figures 9-11 As shown, the clamping plate 1222 has an arc-shaped structure, and the arc-shaped structure and the fixing surface 1221 are smoothly connected. The arc-shaped design optimizes the mechanical transmission path between the clamping plate 1222 and the fixing surface 1221, reduces stress concentration, and improves the overall strength and durability of the structure.

[0067] Specifically, the arc-shaped structure design allows the clamping plate 1222 to produce uniform elastic deformation when squeezed by the golf ball 200, thereby achieving a stable clamping effect. At the same time, it avoids the risk of excessive local stress or structural breakage caused by right-angle or acute-angle connections, thus extending the service life of the golf putter 100.

[0068] Meanwhile, the arc-shaped design also optimizes the aerodynamic performance of the Golf Putter 100, reducing wind resistance caused by structural changes during the swing or ball retrieval, improving the smoothness and precision of operation, and meeting the high performance and experience requirements of the Golf 200.

[0069] As a preferred embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the ring structure 1223 is circular or elliptical, so as to optimize the stress distribution of the ring structure 1223 during operation through streamlined cross-sectional design, thereby improving the stability and deformation resistance of the overall structure.

[0070] Specifically, circular or elliptical cross sections have good symmetry and continuity, which can effectively disperse externally applied pressure and avoid structural damage or fatigue fracture caused by local stress concentration, thereby extending the service life of the ring structure 1223.

[0071] In addition, the circular or elliptical cross-section design allows the ring structure 1223 to roll or slide more smoothly when it contacts the golf ball 200, reducing frictional resistance, improving the smoothness and accuracy of the ball retrieval process, and avoiding scratch damage to the surface of the golf ball 200, thus protecting the integrity of the golf ball 200.

[0072] In this embodiment of the application, the cross-sectional shape of the annular structure 1223 is circular.

[0073] like Figure 13As shown, the gripping plate 1222 has anti-slip texture and / or anti-slip pad 124 on the side of the gripping plate 1222 away from the shaft 11 to increase the friction between the gripping plate 1222 and the golf ball 200, preventing slippage or detachment during ball retrieval, thereby improving the stability and reliability of ball retrieval.

[0074] In addition, the anti-slip texture or anti-slip pad 124 can also play a certain buffering role, reducing the impact of the clamping plate 1222 on the surface of the golf ball 200, avoiding scratches or damage to the surface of the golf ball 200 due to direct hard contact, and protecting the appearance quality and service life of the golf ball 200.

[0075] In this embodiment, the anti-slip texture or anti-slip pad 124 is made of wear-resistant and weather-resistant rubber or silicone material.

[0076] In a preferred embodiment, the outer surface of the clamping plate 1222 is also provided with a wear-resistant coating to extend its service life.

[0077] The foregoing description has fully disclosed the specific embodiments of this application. It should be noted that any modifications made by those skilled in the art to the specific embodiments of this application do not depart from the scope of the claims. Accordingly, the scope of the claims of this application is not limited to the foregoing specific embodiments.

Claims

1. A golf putter with a ball-catching function, characterized in that, It includes a shaft (11) and a clubhead (12). The clubhead (12) is disposed at one end of the shaft (11). The clubhead (12) includes a striking part (121) and a pickup part (122) disposed opposite to each other. The pickup part (122) includes a fixed surface (1221) disposed opposite to the striking part (121) and a clamping plate (1222) extending toward the side away from the striking part (121). There is a non-zero included angle between the fixed surface (1221) and the clamping plate (1222) so that the pickup part (122) forms a bent structure. The clamping plate (1222) is provided with a vertically penetrating circular structure (1223). The circular structure (1223) is adapted to the structure of the golf ball (200) so as to elastically clamp the golf ball (200).

2. The golf putter with ball-picking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The annular structure (1223) has a notch for inserting the golf ball (200) and for elastic clamping.

3. The golf putter with ball-picking function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rod body (11) is located at the middle position of the fixed surface (1221), and the bottom end of the rod body (11) abuts against the clamping plate (1222). The notch is located at the maximum diameter of the ring structure (1223) relative to the rod body (11).

4. The golf putter with ball-picking function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cross-sectional width of the notch is 8-12 mm.

5. The golf putter with ball-picking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the ring structure (1223) is smaller than the diameter of the golf ball (200).

6. The golf putter with ball-picking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The striking part (121) is the striking surface, and the clamping plate (1222) is perpendicular to the striking surface.

7. The golf putter with ball-picking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping plate (1222) has a reinforcing rib (123) on one side surface facing the rod body (11), and the reinforcing rib (123) is provided at least in the connection area between the fixed surface (1221) and the clamping plate (1222).

8. The golf putter with ball-picking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping plate (1222) has an arc-shaped structure, and the arc-shaped structure and the fixing surface (1221) are smoothly connected.

9. The golf putter with ball-picking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sectional shape of the ring structure (1223) is circular or elliptical.

10. The golf putter with ball-picking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping plate (1222) has anti-slip texture and / or anti-slip pad (124) on the side surface opposite to the rod body (11).

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