Adjustable Putter Head Mechanisms for Loft and Mass Fitting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional golf club fitting processes require significant structural changes in putters, affecting aesthetics, sight lines, and the golfer's address position, leading to suboptimal putter configurations.
Innovation Solution
A putter-type golf club head with adjustable fitting mechanisms that allow independent adjustment of lie angle, loft angle, and head mass, maintaining a similar address position and aesthetics to standard putters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional structural changes are made to fit putter configuration (loft angle, head mass, lie angle), then individual fitting precision is improved, but club head aesthetics and sight lines deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The putter head is divided into multiple adjustable components including interchangeable weights, adjustable lie angle mechanisms, and variable loft configurations. This segmentation allows individual fitting parameters to be modified independently while preserving the overall aesthetic integrity of the club head design.
Solution Approach 2:
The putter incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms that allow lie angle, loft angle, and head mass to be modified after manufacturing. This enables the club to adapt to individual golfer specifications without requiring multiple different club head designs, thereby maintaining consistent aesthetic appearance across different fitted configurations.
2Measurement precision
If conventional structural changes are made for fitting, then individual performance optimization is improved, but address position stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The putter design incorporates pre-configured adjustment ranges and standardized component options that are optimized for common address positions. This preliminary preparation allows most individual fitting needs to be met through component selection and adjustment within predetermined parameters, minimizing disruptions to the golfer's natural address position.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention implements controlled parameter changes within specific ranges for lie angle, loft angle, and head mass while maintaining the overall geometric integrity of the club head. These parameter adjustments are designed to optimize performance without significantly altering the address position or requiring changes to the golfer's stance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple adjustable mechanisms are added for fitting, then adaptability to individual preferences is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable components are designed with universal interfaces and standardized mounting systems that allow multiple functions to be achieved through a unified adjustment framework. The lie angle mechanism, for example, simultaneously affects multiple performance parameters while using a single adjustment interface, thereby reducing operational complexity despite increased versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
Complex adjustment mechanisms are extracted as separate, interchangeable modules that can be independently selected and installed. This modular approach allows the base club head to remain simple while offering optional complexity through add-on components, enabling users to choose the level of adjustability they need without being forced into a complex design.
4Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable mechanisms are incorporated, then manufacturing flexibility is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The manufacturing process is segmented into precision-critical base component fabrication and precision-critical adjustment component fabrication. This segmentation allows each segment to be optimized for its specific precision requirements, with the base club head manufactured to standard tolerances and the adjustment components manufactured to tighter tolerances for their specific functions.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the club head are manufactured with different precision levels appropriate to their function. Areas requiring adjustment interfaces and mounting points are manufactured with higher precision, while other regions can be manufactured to standard tolerances. This local differentiation of quality requirements optimizes manufacturing efficiency while ensuring precision where needed.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of golf clubs with adjustable loft, lie, head mass and methods of manufacturing golf clubs with adjustable loft, lie, and head mass are generally described herein. Other embodiments can be described and claimed.