Golf Ball Alignment Tool for Portable Putting Aid Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of convenient, portable, and ready-to-use tools that allow golfers to quickly and reliably convert readily available golf equipment into putter training aids.
Innovation Solution
A golf putting aid making tool that includes a retaining member with golf ball recessed slots and a connector stand, allowing golfers to assemble putter training aids using magnetic or adhesive coupling members, and optionally featuring a slider rail assembly and integrated electrical components for visual and audio feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional putting training aids are used, then putting practice is provided, but convenience and portability are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The putting training aid is divided into separate components (golf balls, connector, retaining member) that can be independently carried and assembled as needed, transforming a single complex device into portable modular elements
Solution Approach 2:
The device enables golfers to assemble their own training aids using readily available golf balls and simple coupling members, eliminating the need for pre-assembled commercial devices and allowing on-the-go setup
2Manufacturing precision
If putter training aids are assembled without alignment tools, then assembly is simple, but alignment precision is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining member is designed with pre-formed recessed slots that define the correct alignment position before the golf balls are placed, ensuring precise alignment is achieved automatically during the assembly process without requiring additional alignment tools
Solution Approach 2:
The recessed slots act as an intermediary alignment mechanism between the golf balls and the connector, providing a physical guide that ensures proper positioning and alignment during assembly
3Reliability
If visual and audio feedback components are added, then training effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector serves multiple functions: it mechanically joins the golf balls, provides structural support, and houses the electrical components for visual and audio feedback, eliminating the need for separate feedback device housings
Solution Approach 2:
The feedback components (lights, audio elements) are integrated directly into the connector structure, merging the feedback function with the mechanical connection function to reduce overall device complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables golfers to easily create and use putter training aids on-the-go, providing visual and audio feedback for improved putting practice, enhancing convenience and effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
using magnetic or adhesive coupling members
Implementation Method 2
using magnetic or adhesive coupling members
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a golf putting aid making tool for assembling and making an ad hoc golf putting aid device. In particular, the golf putting aid making tool may include a retaining member for receiving two golf balls, a connector, and a connector stand coupled to the retaining member and centrally disposed along a lengthwise section of the golf putting aid making tool, where the connector stand receives and supports the connector for coupling the two golf balls along a center portion of the two golf balls.