Adjustable Disc Golf Goal for Height and Sloping Terrain

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing disc golf systems lack adjustability for height and terrain, making them unsuitable for varied playing conditions and training needs.

Innovation Solution

A disc golf goal with a vertically adjustable basket and column, mounted on a tripod base, allowing for height and pitch adjustments, and equipped with deflection control chains to enhance gameplay accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the basket and column are made fixed in height, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot accommodate varied playing conditions and training needs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to varied terrain and training needsVSAvoidstructural complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustability by allowing the basket assembly to move vertically along the column and the column to adjust its height and pitch angle. This transforms a static structure into a dynamic one that can adapt to different playing conditions while maintaining structural integrity through controlled mechanical movements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The goal structure is divided into separable components: the basket assembly, the column, and the tripod base. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted (basket height, column height, column pitch) while maintaining overall stability, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If the column is made adjustable for height and pitch, then terrain adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveterrain adaptabilityVSAvoidcolumn adjustment mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The column serves multiple functions: it supports the basket assembly, provides vertical height adjustment, and enables pitch angle adjustment to accommodate sloping terrain. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each adjustment capability, thereby managing device complexity while achieving terrain adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the basket is mounted at fixed height, then installation is simple, but it cannot accommodate different skill levels and training scenarios

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining scenario adaptabilityVSAvoidinstallation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The basket assembly is designed with vertical adjustability along the column, allowing it to move between different heights. This dynamic positioning capability enables the same structure to accommodate various skill levels and training scenarios while maintaining ease of installation through a straightforward adjustment mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250262499A1Disc golf goal with adjustability for height and sloping terrain

Publication Date: 2025.08.21 WILSON BROOKS B

AI summary

A disc golf goal includes a multi-leg base with a central hub adjustably mounting proximate ends of the legs. A column is mounted on the hub and extends upwardly therefrom. The column adjustably, concentrically mounts a wireframe receptacle. A chain hanger panel is adjustably, concentrically mounted above the receptacle. Multiple chains are fastened to the chain hanger panel and depend downwardly therefrom. The chains are configured to break the flight of a claim disc, which drops into the receptacle.