Adjustable Golf Club Face with Spring-Loaded Brace
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golf clubs struggle to consistently hit the ball straight and in the desired direction due to off-center hits, which can result in undesired hook or slice spin and reduced distance, as they require precise square contact with the club face and optimal ball contact location.
Innovation Solution
The golf club head features adjustable ball striking face with multiple screw adjustment points and a brace system with spring-loaded members that apply biasing forces, allowing for adjustable face and loft angles, enabling better alignment and contact precision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the club face is fixed, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the ability to adjust for off-center hits and improve ball flight direction is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The ball striking face is made adjustable through multiple adjustment points with screws that allow the face to be repositioned in different directions (toe-in, toe-out, up, down) to adapt to different hitting conditions and golfer needs, transforming a static structure into a dynamic, adaptable one
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment system is divided into multiple independent adjustment points (first, second, third adjustment points) located at different positions on the ball striking face, each capable of independent adjustment, allowing localized modifications to the face geometry without affecting the entire structure
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple adjustment points are added to the ball striking face, then the precision of face angle adjustment is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment system is divided into multiple independent adjustment points (first, second, third adjustment points) located at different positions on the ball striking face, each capable of independent adjustment, allowing localized modifications to the face geometry without affecting the entire structure
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanism allows for precise control of the ball striking face geometry by changing parameters such as face angle and loft angle through the screw mechanisms at each adjustment point, enabling fine-tuned modifications to achieve desired ball flight characteristics
3Stability of the object's composition
If the brace with biasing member is added, then the stability of ball striking face is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The biasing member provides a dynamic, resilient connection between the brace and the ball striking face, allowing the face to maintain stable contact with the club body while accommodating adjustments and absorbing impacts, transforming a rigid connection into a flexible, adaptive one
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This design enhances the club's ability to maintain consistent ball flight direction and distance by allowing for precise adjustments of the face and loft angles, reducing the impact of off-center hits and improving overall performance.
Implementation Method 1
a biasing member extending from the sole area to the ball striking face
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AI summary
This invention relates generally to golf clubs or golf club heads, having an adjustable ball striking face. The golf club head includes a club head body, a ball striking face, and a brace extending from a sole of the club head body to an inner surface of the ball striking face. The brace may further include an end portion engaged with the inner surface of the ball striking face, a fixed rod located between the end portion and an inner surface of the club head at the sole, a biasing member attached to the fixed rod. The biasing member may provide a biasing force to the ball striking face such that the ball striking face is adjustable between a first direction thereby adjusting a face angle of the club head and a second direction thereby adjusting a loft angle of the club head.