Golf Grip Panel with Cut-Outs and Inserts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf club grips face challenges such as labor-intensive fabrication, twisting during wrapping, limited decorative design space, and inability to accommodate multiple color schemes while maintaining shock resistance and tackiness.
Innovation Solution
A structurally integral grip formed from a sheet with a cut-out and an insert, where the panel and insert can have different durometer materials or colors, and are attached to a resilient underlisting sleeve to create a seamless and customizable grip surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a polyurethane-felt strip is spirally wrapped around an underlisting sleeve, then shock resistance is achieved, but the fabrication becomes labor intensive and twisting occurs during wrapping
Solution Approach 1:
The grip is divided into distinct segments: a underlisting sleeve and a separate polyurethane-felt panel. The panel is pre-formed with a configuration corresponding to the exterior shape of the underlisting sleeve, eliminating the need for manual spiraling while maintaining shock resistance through the segmented construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The underlisting sleeve and polyurethane-felt panel are combined into a single integrated grip assembly. The panel is attached to the underlisting sleeve such that together they form a structurally integral grip that maintains shock resistance while simplifying fabrication.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a single polyurethane-felt panel is used, then twisting problems are eliminated, but the ability to accommodate multiple color schemes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The grip surface is segmented into multiple regions with different color schemes. The polyurethane-felt panel is divided into first and second regions, each displaying different colors or decorative designs, allowing multiple color schemes while maintaining structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the grip panel have different local qualities in terms of color and decorative design. The first region displays a first color scheme while the second region displays a second color scheme, allowing local variation in appearance while maintaining overall structural integrity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple initially distinct two layer panels are incorporated, then multiple color combinations are achieved, but the fabrication remains complex
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple color combinations are achieved by incorporating multiple initially distinct two layer panels into a single integrated grip structure. The panels are attached to the underlisting sleeve in a configured manner that simplifies the overall fabrication process while maintaining color variety.
Solution Approach 2:
The grip design serves multiple functions: it provides shock resistance, displays multiple color schemes, and accommodates different decorative designs. The structured approach to panel attachment allows one grip to fulfill multiple aesthetic and functional requirements.
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 solution reduces manufacturing costs, eliminates twisting issues, allows for greater decorative design and color schemes, and maintains shock resistance and tackiness, appealing to both professionals and amateur golfers.
Implementation Method 1
a preferably resilient underlisting sleeve
Implementation Method 2
provide a feeling of tackiness between the player's hands and the grip
Data Source
AI summary
A grip for the handle of an article having at least a sheet with a cut-out and an insert. The insert is positioned within or against the cut-out of the sheet to define a panel. The panel is then attached to an underlisting sleeve. The grip allows the use of multiple color panels and inserts and the placement of various materials in various grip areas.