Adjustable Golf Club Hosel with Integrated Level
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf clubs lack the ability to measure and adjust loft and lie angle features simultaneously, limiting customization and optimal performance for individual golfers.
Innovation Solution
A golf club head with an adjustable hosel and integrated measurement features, such as a level and scale, allows for precise adjustment of loft, lie, and face angles, enabling golfers to customize their club settings for better fit and performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional fixed hosel design is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but adjustability of loft and lie angle is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The hosel is designed as a movable component that can be adjusted between multiple fixed positions rather than a fixed static structure. The adjustment mechanism allows the hosel to be repositioned to change loft and lie angle, transforming the rigid design into a dynamic, adjustable system while maintaining structural integrity through the mechanical fastening system.
Solution Approach 2:
The hosel assembly is divided into separable components including the hosel body, mechanical fastener, adjustment feature, and pointer. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while enabling overall adjustability. The modular design facilitates both the adjustment capability and the mechanical simplicity of individual parts.
2Measurement precision
If measurement features are integrated into the club head, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement features (level and scale) are integrated directly into the club head structure, merging the measurement function with the existing hosel adjustment mechanism. The level is positioned in the top surface and the scale is integrated with the hosel, allowing simultaneous measurement and adjustment without requiring separate standalone measurement devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated measurement system serves multiple functions: it measures loft angle, lie angle, and face angle, while also providing alignment guidance during setup. The same structural elements (level and scale) that enable measurement also assist in the adjustment process, making the system multi-functional and reducing the need for additional separate components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple adjustment positions are provided, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism provides multiple discrete fixed positions rather than continuous adjustment, allowing the hosel to be positioned at specific predetermined angles. This dynamic positioning system offers adaptability for different golfer preferences while maintaining operational simplicity through the mechanical fastener that locks into these predefined positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment feature and pointer work together to provide self-aligning adjustment capability. The pointer indicates the correct adjustment position on the scale, and the mechanical fastener automatically locks into the selected position, reducing the need for complex adjustment procedures or specialized tools. The system adjusts itself to the correct position based on visual guidance from the pointer and level.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables golfers to accurately measure and adjust their club settings, improving alignment, stance, and overall performance by providing a customizable solution for loft, lie, and face angles, enhancing the fitting process and playability.
Implementation Method 1
a level disposed in the top surface of the body and configured to measure at least one feature of the golf club head
Implementation Method 2
the adjustable hosel may be rotatably affixed to the body with a mechanical fastener
Data Source
AI summary
A golf club head having an adjustable hosel and a level is disclosed herein. The adjustable hosel is movable between a plurality of positions to adjust at least one feature of the golf club head, such as loft, lie, and/or face angle, and is held in place by an adjustment knob or adjustment lever. The level preferably is a bubble level that is disposed proximate a scale to indicate to a golfer an optimal loft, lie, and/or face angle of the golf club head.