Golf Alignment Tool with Retractable Line and Magnetic Hinge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers face challenges in visualizing and maintaining the target line during their swing, which is crucial for proper setup and execution, especially in varying golfing scenarios like putting and driving.
Innovation Solution
A golf alignment tool comprising two component halves with embedded magnets for assembly, a spring return reel with an elongated line, and supports that transition between closed and open positions, allowing the line to serve as a guide for aligning the golfer's swing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If a golf alignment tool is designed to be portable and compact to fit in a golfer's pocket, then portability is improved, but the device size is reduced which may limit functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The alignment tool is divided into two separate component halves that can be disassembled and stored independently, allowing the device to fit in a golfer's pocket while maintaining full functionality when assembled for use
Solution Approach 2:
The support structures are designed to nest within the component halves when not in use, allowing the entire device to collapse into a compact form that fits in a pocket while providing full alignment functionality when deployed
2Measurement precision
If the support structures are extended outward to provide alignment guidance, then alignment accuracy is improved, but the device footprint increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structures are designed to be dynamically extendable, transitioning from a retracted state during storage to an extended state during use, allowing the device to provide accurate alignment guidance only when needed while maintaining a small footprint during transport
Solution Approach 2:
The support structures extend perpendicular to the face of the component halves, utilizing the third dimension (height/depth) rather than increasing the horizontal footprint, allowing alignment guidance to protrude outward without significantly increasing the device's storage area
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The tool enhances alignment confidence and accuracy, making putting and driving easier by providing a portable and compact device that fits within a golfer's pocket, improving overall performance.
Implementation Method 1
magnets embedded within the perimeters of each of the component halves, the magnets oriented and positioned to removably fasten the component halves together into the whole alignment unit
Implementation Method 2
a spring return reel mounted within each of the component halves, each spring return reel carrying a variable portion of an elongated line
Data Source
AI summary
A golf alignment tool, comprising a whole alignment unit comprised of a first component half and a second component half, magnets embedded within the perimeters of each of the component halves, the magnets oriented and positioned to removably fasten the component halves together into the whole alignment unit, a spring return reel mounted within each of the component halves, each spring return reel carrying a variable portion of an elongated line whose ends are permanently attached to one of each of the spring return reels, the elongated line extending from an upper portion of each the component halves, and a support mounted on each of the component halves.