Adjustable Weight Putter with Tool-Operated Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf putters lack adjustable weighting systems, making it difficult for players to customize the weight and balance to optimize performance, accuracy, and feel.
Innovation Solution
A golf club weight system with removable and adjustable weights, secured to the club head through a tool-operated locking mechanism, allowing players to easily add or remove weights to customize the club's weight distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If weights are added to the toe and heel of the putter to increase moment of inertia, then the putter becomes more stable and twists less when struck off-center, but the putter becomes difficult to control and distance control decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The putter incorporates removable and replaceable weights that allow dynamic adjustment of the moment of inertia. Players can modify the weight configuration based on their playing conditions and preferences, transforming a static design into a dynamic, adaptable system that optimizes both stability and control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables change in the physical parameters of the putter by allowing replacement of weights with different masses and positions. This permits adjustment of the moment of inertia and center of gravity to achieve the optimal balance between stability and controllability for each player.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the ideal weight balance is customized for each player, then putter performance is optimized, but the complexity of providing multiple weight configurations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The weight system is segmented into separate, interchangeable weight components that can be independently selected and positioned. This modular approach allows players to customize their putter by combining different weights in various configurations without requiring a completely different putter design for each preference.
Solution Approach 2:
The putter head is designed with universal weight mounting structures that accommodate multiple types and configurations of weights. A single putter base design serves multiple functions by supporting various weight arrangements, eliminating the need for entirely different putter designs for different player preferences.
3Reliability
If a secure locking mechanism is used to hold the weight in place, then the weight remains firmly secured, but the ease of removing and replacing weights decreases
Solution Approach 1:
A tool serves as an intermediary mechanism to facilitate weight removal. The tool interacts with the locking mechanism to temporarily disable it, allowing easy extraction of the weight, and then can be used to re-engage the locking mechanism after weight replacement, thus maintaining both security and ease of operation.
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AI summary
An adjustable weighting system for a golf club head is provided. The weighting system allows for a user to control weight and weight balance on a golf club head such as a putter. The weights are removable via a tool to allow for convenient club customization. In addition to the customization, the weighting system includes features that may allow it to be used at a professional level.