Asymmetric Golf Putting Training Device with Forearm Stabilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf putting training devices fail to provide adequate ergonomic support for the forearms, often allowing wrist motion and interfering with the natural putting stroke, and require complex adjustments or additional materials that alter the feel of the putter.
Innovation Solution
An asymmetric golf putting training device with upper and lower arms of different heights, angled to accommodate the natural asymmetrical forearm positions, and a shaft that connects to the putter either through the grip or along its side, allowing for secure, tool-free adjustment and minimizing interference with the golfer's grip.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If devices engage the upper arm or bicep to stabilize the golfer's arms, then arm stability is improved, but wrist motion is not prevented and proper putting form is not adequately enforced
Solution Approach 1:
The device applies different support characteristics to different body parts: the upper arm cup provides stable positioning for the upper arm, while the forearm support members with wrist straps provide localized wrist stabilization. This local differentiation allows each body part to receive the specific type of support it needs for proper putting form.
Solution Approach 2:
The device employs asymmetric positioning of the upper arm cup and forearm support members to match the natural asymmetric posture of a golfer during putting. The upper arm cup is positioned higher than the forearm supports, creating an asymmetric structure that naturally guides the arms into the correct putting position while maintaining wrist control.
2Reliability
If straps are used to secure the device to the forearm or wrist, then wrist stabilization is improved, but the device becomes unhandy and impractical for use
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates adjustable and removable wrist straps that can be dynamically configured or removed based on the user's needs. This dynamic capability allows the device to transition between providing maximum wrist stabilization and allowing free movement, enhancing usability while maintaining wrist control when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The wrist straps serve multiple functions: they provide wrist stabilization during putting, allow for quick adjustment of device fit, and can be removed or loosened when the device needs to be taken on or off. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between stabilization and ease of operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If devices are made adjustable to fit individual golfers, then adaptability is improved, but complex adjustments requiring tools are needed
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs self-adjusting mechanisms where the user can easily modify the fit by simply tightening or loosening the wrist straps and positioning the forearm support members, without requiring tools or complex procedures. The elastic nature of the straps provides automatic tension adjustment as the user moves their arms into the correct position.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows for simple parameter adjustments through the wrist strap tension and the positioning of the forearm support members, which can be easily modified by the user. These parameter changes enable individual fitting without adding mechanical complexity, as the adjustments are made through simple strap tensioning rather than screws, bolts, or complex mechanisms.
4Stability of the object's composition
If devices attach to the putter, then connection stability is improved, but the normal grip of the golfer is changed or interfered with
Solution Approach 1:
The device extracts the connection point from the grip area and relocates it to the upper arm and forearm regions. By attaching to the putter shaft or grip hose rather than interfering with the grip itself, the device maintains connection stability while leaving the golfer's hand grip on the putter handle unchanged and natural.
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AI summary
A golf putting training device comprising a central body (220) with two arms (226, 225) extending generally laterally and each having an arm support (230, 231) for engagement with a golfer's forearms. The arms are at two different heights on the central body (upper and lower arms) and preferably the upper arm is angled downwardly relative to the horizontal direction while the lower arm extends generally in the horizontal direction. A shaft extends downwardly from the bottom of the central body to facilitate connection of the device with the putter. The arms can be slidably movable along their central axis against a spring bias to the extended direction and/or fixed. The device helps to immobilize the golfer's hands, wrists, and arms with the putter and facilitate the desired pendulum swing for a putting stroke.