Frangible Golf Swing Trainer with Orthogonal Feedback Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers face challenges in achieving consistent ball flight due to complex interactions between the ground, ball, and golf club during impact, particularly when striking from a tee, as existing training devices fail to provide effective instantaneous feedback on swing geometry.
Innovation Solution
A golf swing training device comprising a first and second elongate member coupled orthogonally at a junction, with a frangibility feature allowing separation upon impact, providing tactile and visual feedback through a flanged portion and detents, and adjustable height markings for precise alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional solid training device is used, then structural strength is maintained, but instantaneous feedback on swing geometry is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into two separate elongate members (first and second members) coupled at a junction, where the first member remains intact but the second member is designed to fracture at a predetermined location upon impact, providing visual feedback while maintaining overall structural integrity through the remaining first member
Solution Approach 2:
The second elongate member is designed as a disposable component with a frangible junction that is intended to break after a single use or limited uses, providing instantaneous feedback through fracture while the first member can be reused. This allows the feedback mechanism to be simple and cost-effective
2Loss of information
If existing training devices are used, then basic swing practice is possible, but instantaneous feedback on swing geometry is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The device provides instantaneous visual feedback through the fracture of the second elongate member at a predetermined location, which occurs when the golfer makes contact with the ball. This feedback mechanism is simple and does not require electronic components or complex systems
Solution Approach 2:
The first and second elongate members can be differentiated by color or visual markings, allowing the golfer to easily identify the correct orientation and understand when feedback has been provided through fracture of the second member
3Length of moving object
If the second elongate member is made longer, then insertion depth is increased, but structural stability during impact is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses asymmetric member lengths where the first elongate member is longer than the second elongate member. This asymmetry allows the second member to be inserted into the ground for stability while the longer first member extends above ground for ball contact and visual feedback, optimizing both insertion depth and structural stability
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device offers instantaneous feedback on swing geometry by shearing at the frangibility feature upon impact, allowing golfers to adjust their technique and improve consistency, enhancing their ability to control ball flight.
Implementation Method 1
in response to applying an impact force to the first elongate member, the first elongate member is separated from the junction with the second elongate member by shearing at the frangibility feature
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AI summary
A golf swing training device may comprise a first elongate member and a second elongate member each coupled at and extending orthogonally from a junction, wherein the second elongate member is shorter than the first elongate member, wherein a distal end of the second elongate member is sharply tapered to a point.