Concealed Weight Assembly for Adjustable Golf Club Head CG
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf club head weighting systems fail to provide aesthetically pleasing adjustability while preserving the traditional shape and look, particularly in wedge type golf clubs, which is crucial for golfer confidence and performance.
Innovation Solution
A weight assembly with a cover that conceals high-density weights within internal heel and toe receptacles, allowing for adjustable center of gravity without visible indicators, using a fastener that secures the cover to the rear cavity and moves along a specific angle and axis to adjust the weight's position, maintaining the club's visual aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable weighting systems are implemented in golf club heads, then adaptability to different golfer needs is improved, but visual aesthetics and traditional appearance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the visible indicators and mechanical adjustment mechanisms from the exterior of the club head, placing all adjustment components (weights, receptacles, fasteners) entirely within the internal cavity. This allows the exterior surface to remain smooth and aesthetically pleasing while preserving full adjustability functionality internally.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where weights are positioned within internal receptacles that are themselves contained within the club head cavity. The weights can be moved between different receptacle positions, creating a nested arrangement that enables adjustment while maintaining a clean external appearance.
2Ease of operation
If visible indicators or adjustment mechanisms are added to show weight position, then ease of operation is improved, but visual aesthetics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a tactile feedback mechanism where the fastener itself provides operational indication. As the fastener is inserted or removed, it naturally contacts the weight or receptacle walls, creating audible clicks or tactile resistance that informs the user of the weight's position without requiring any external indicators or displays.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple weights or complex adjustment mechanisms are used, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the fastener to perform multiple functions: it secures the weight to the receptacle, enables position changes, and provides tactile feedback for operation. The receptacles are designed to both contain the weight and guide its movement. This multi-functionality reduces the total number of components needed while maintaining comprehensive adjustment capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A golf club head with an improved adjustable weighting system for an iron and/or wedge type golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, the golf club head in accordance with the present invention provides an improved weighting system that fits in seamlessly with the traditional shaping of a wedge type golf club head that preserves the aesthetics of the golf club head that golfer have come to expect.