Golf Club Alignment Device for Lie and Loft Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers face difficulties in accurately fitting and aiming their putters due to challenges in identifying proper loft and lie angles, leading to inconsistent putting performance.
Innovation Solution
A golf club fitting apparatus that includes angle indicators and a stroke-plane indicator to measure and adjust the effective loft, lie angle, and swing plane of a putter, ensuring optimal setup and alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional putters are used without special equipment, then the putter can be used for normal play, but it is difficult to correctly identify proper loft and lie angle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical measurement systems with simple visual indicators. The alignment device uses visual references (lines, shapes, or colors) that allow golfers to self-align the putter without requiring sophisticated mechanical measurement equipment, thus achieving accurate loft and lie angle identification while minimizing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment device enables golfers to perform their own fitting and alignment without requiring professional equipment or assistance. The device provides visual feedback that allows the golfer to independently determine proper loft and lie angles, making the fitting process accessible and simple for individual use
2Reliability
If the effective loft of the putter is not properly adjusted, then the putter can be used for normal play, but the putted ball will be driven down into the ground or into the air, causing inconsistent distance and direction
Solution Approach 1:
The alignment device provides visual feedback through indicators that show whether the putter is properly aligned. The device includes visual references that move or change appearance based on the putter's alignment, giving the golfer immediate feedback on whether the effective loft and lie angle are correct, enabling reliable and consistent putting
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment device allows golfers to pre-determine and mark their optimal loft and lie angle settings before playing. By establishing the correct alignment beforehand and using visual indicators to maintain that alignment during play, golfers can ensure consistent putting performance without needing to make adjustments during gameplay
3Measurement precision
If the effective lie angle of the putter is not properly adjusted, then the putter can be used for normal play, but the ball will be missed to the left or right of where the putter is aiming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical alignment systems with simple visual indicators. The device uses visual references (lines, shapes, or colors) that allow golfers to self-align the putter without requiring sophisticated mechanical measurement equipment, thus achieving accurate lie angle identification while minimizing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment device serves multiple functions: it indicates proper lie angle, confirms loft alignment, and provides a reference for stroke path. By combining multiple alignment functions into a single visual system, the device achieves high measurement precision without proportionally increasing complexity
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AI summary
A golf club fitting apparatus for helping with golf club alignment is provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle and effective loft angle. A leveler body is disposed at a predetermined angle relative to a shaft axis of the golf club so as to rest in a neutral position when the golf club is in a normal address position.