Golf Club Head Display for Adjustable Alignment Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf club alignment indicators are not easily adjustable to accommodate variations in physical characteristics, golfing styles, and personal preferences, and they provide limited information to golfers, failing to guide them for more accurate shots.
Innovation Solution
Integration of electronic paper displays on golf club heads that change the position of the topline and can display impact locations, allowing for adjustable visual cues and real-time feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional alignment indicators (decal, indent, or fixed feature) are used on golf club heads, then the alignment indicator is permanently fixed and structurally simple, but it cannot be easily adjusted to accommodate variations in physical characteristics, golfing styles, and personal preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Dynamics principle by replacing static alignment indicators with dynamic electronic displays that can change their appearance, position, and characteristics. The electronic paper display can dynamically adjust the topline position along the y-axis and display different alignment indicators based on user preferences and shot requirements, making the system adaptable rather than fixed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements Parameter changes by allowing the electronic display to modify various parameters including the position of the topline, the orientation of alignment indicators, and the visual characteristics of displayed elements. These parameter changes enable customization for different golfers and shooting conditions without physical modification to the club head structure.
2Loss of information
If static alignment indicators are used on golf club heads, then the device structure is simple, but the indicator provides only limited information and cannot instruct the golfer to manipulate the golf club head for more accurate shots
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Feedback principle by implementing an electronic display system that can provide real-time visual information to the golfer. The display can show alignment indicators, topline positions, and instructional information that guides the golfer's club head manipulation during the swing, creating an information feedback loop that enhances shot accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements Universality by designing an electronic display system that performs multiple functions: displaying alignment indicators, showing topline positions, providing instructional information, and potentially tracking shot metrics. This multi-functional display replaces multiple separate components with a single integrated system that adapts to various information needs.
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
Enables personalized and dynamic alignment adjustments, providing golfers with improved accuracy and real-time impact feedback, enhancing their golfing performance.
Implementation Method 1
The piezoelectric layer can be configured to generate a signal in response to a golf ball impacting the face
Data Source
AI summary
A golf club head can include a body defining an interior cavity, a sole defining a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown defining a top portion of the golf club head, a face defining a forward portion of the golf club head, a rearward portion of the golf club head opposite the face, and a hosel. The golf club head can have a topline along a face-to-crown transition at the forward portion of the golf club head. The golf club head can further include an electronic display positioned along the face-to-crown transition of the golf club head. The electronic display can be sized and shaped to display an image to a user of the golf club head when the golf club head is in a normal address position.