Flying Disc Bottom Grip Structures for Accurate Launch Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flying discs lack features that enhance launch ease, accuracy, and control, particularly for beginners and professionals, and do not accommodate different throwing techniques or conditions such as water use.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a bottom structure with upstanding edges and symmetrical ring-like structures, such as grip rings, to facilitate easier gripping, rotation, and stabilization, allowing for more controlled and accurate disc launches.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional side-grip design is used, then aerodynamic performance is improved, but ease of operation and launch accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a bottom grip structure that allows users to grip and launch the disc from underneath, representing a dimensional shift from traditional side-grip orientation. This bottom-launch capability provides a new throwing dimension that improves launch accuracy and control while maintaining aerodynamic performance through the preserved rim grip feature.
2Ease of operation
If disc golf putter is designed for short distance with reduced aerodynamics, then launch control is improved, but flight distance capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the disc's aerodynamic characteristics dynamic by allowing different grip and launch methods to effectively change the disc's flight behavior. The bottom grip structure enables users to control the degree of aerodynamic engagement, allowing the same disc to be used for both short-distance putts with reduced aerodynamics and longer distances when full aerodynamic performance is utilized.
3Ease of manufacture
If uniform disc design is used across all distances, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different throwing techniques deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the disc universal by incorporating multiple grip and launch capabilities into a single design. The disc can be launched from the side using traditional rim grip for distance throwing, or from underneath using the bottom grip structure for controlled putts and short-distance shots. This multi-functionality allows one disc design to adapt to various throwing techniques and distance requirements.
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AI summary
Described herein are novel technologies that improve various aspects of flying discs. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a disc having a bottom structure and an upstanding edge included with and circumscribing the bottom structure to form a recess. And, the apparatus also includes an inner central structure underneath the bottom structure at a central portion of the disc. The apparatus or at least part of the apparatus can be plastic or foam and can include rubber components that make it easier to grip. The apparatus can include a thumb ring underneath the bottom structure and within the inner central structure. And, for example, the thumb ring can include rubber to make the apparatus easier to grip.