Adjustable Golf Alignment Mat with Dynamic Foot Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current golf training devices fail to provide a comprehensive solution for golfers of different heights and using various clubs, as they lack indicators for proper foot position, spine angle, and target alignment, leading to inconsistent setups and off-target shots.

Innovation Solution

A golf training mat and aiming device with imprinted patterns, including a target line arrow, ball position symbols, and eyeline grids, along with a method for aligning feet and club positioning to ensure proper stance and swing path, accommodating different club types and golfer heights.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If current golf training devices are used, then basic foot placement guidance is provided, but they fail to accommodate golfers of different heights and club types, leading to inconsistent setups

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different golfers and clubsVSAvoidconsistency of setup

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The training device incorporates adjustable components including movable footprints, repositionable alignment indicators, and variable ball position markers that can be dynamically reconfigured to match different golfer heights, club lengths, and shot types, enabling the same device to provide accurate guidance for diverse playing conditions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The device allows modification of key parameters such as foot spacing distance, ball position relative to feet, club angle indicators, and target alignment markers to correspond with different golfer physiological parameters and equipment specifications, ensuring optimal setup guidance for each user configuration

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If training devices provide fixed foot placement patterns, then simplicity of use is maintained, but they cannot accommodate different club types and golfer heights

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of useVSAvoidversatility across different clubs and heights

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The training device is divided into independent adjustable modules including separate foot placement indicators, ball position markers, alignment guides, and club angle references that can be independently positioned and configured to match the specific combination of club type, golfer height, and desired shot characteristics

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device incorporates movable and reconfigurable elements that allow users to dynamically adjust foot spacing, ball position, and alignment indicators based on their specific club and height requirements, maintaining ease of use through intuitive adjustment mechanisms while achieving high versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If training devices lack alignment indicia, then device complexity is reduced, but target alignment and swing path guidance are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidprecision of alignment and swing path

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The training device combines multiple alignment functions into integrated indicators including target line markers, swing path arcs, club angle guides, and foot alignment references that work together as a unified system to provide comprehensive alignment guidance for proper stance and swing mechanics

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS7527562B1Method and devices for aiming and aligning for a golf shot

Publication Date: 2009.05.05 MASON JOHN V

AI summary

The present invention is a device for aiming and aligning a golf shot. The device includes longitudinal and transverse portions and ball position holes in the longitudinal portion. At least one end of the transverse portion includes cutouts for positioning the feet of a golfer. The invention also includes a golf training mat for coaching a golfer in proper aim and alignment of a golf shot and setting up in proper address position. The invention also includes a method for consistently setting up in a proper aiming and alignment position using the aiming and alignment device.