Golf Grip Stabilized Surface Using Segmented Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf club grips face challenges in manufacturing efficiency, alignment accuracy, and resistance to twisting during wrapping, while also providing adequate shock absorption and tackiness.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a tube with raised portions and a layered sheet comprising an inner and outer layer, where the sheet is wrapped around the tube to cover the support surface but leave the raised portions exposed, creating a gripping surface that combines shock absorption and tackiness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a polyurethane-felt strip is spirally wrapped around an underlisting sleeve, then shock absorption is improved, but manufacturing complexity and labor intensity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The grip is divided into multiple segments or panels that are applied to the underlisting sleeve in sequence rather than wrapping a continuous strip spirally. This segmentation allows each panel to be applied independently, reducing the complexity of the wrapping process while maintaining the shock absorption properties through the layered construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a one-dimensional spiral wrapping approach to a two-dimensional panel application method. Multiple panels are applied around the circumference of the sleeve, creating a multi-layered structure that achieves shock absorption without requiring complex spiral wrapping operations.
2Reliability
If a polyurethane-felt strip is manually wrapped around an underlisting sleeve, then shock absorption is achieved, but alignment precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The panels are pre-formed with specific dimensions and adhesive properties before application. This preliminary preparation ensures that when the panels are applied to the underlisting sleeve, they align accurately without requiring complex manual adjustment during the wrapping process, thereby improving alignment precision while maintaining shock absorption.
3Productivity
If a single panel is used to replace spirally wrapped grips, then manufacturing efficiency is improved, but gripping surface stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using a single large panel, the grip is constructed from multiple smaller panels applied in sequence. This segmentation allows for easier and more efficient manufacturing while the combined effect of multiple layers provides enhanced stability and resistance to twisting, overcoming the limitations of a single panel approach.
Solution Approach 2:
The grip utilizes a composite structure combining multiple panels with different properties (polyurethane, felt, adhesive layers) to achieve both manufacturing efficiency and grip stability. The layered composite construction provides the necessary stability and shock absorption while allowing for simplified application processes.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple layers are incorporated into a single panel, then color combination versatility is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The multi-layered panel design is divided into separate application steps, with each layer being applied independently to the underlisting sleeve. This segmentation maintains color combination versatility while reducing the complexity of constructing and handling large multi-layered panels, as each layer can be prepared and applied separately.
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
This solution enhances manufacturing efficiency, improves alignment accuracy, reduces twisting issues, and maintains effective shock absorption and tackiness, resulting in a more reliable and comfortable grip for golfers.
Implementation Method 1
adhering the inner layer of the layered sheet to the support surface
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure herein includes a grip for a golf club with a flexible tube and a layered sheet. The tube includes a tubular body and raised portions extending from the tubular body. The outer surface of the raised portions cooperates with the layered sheet to form a gripping surface. The grip reduces impact shock and provides a feeling of tackiness while providing increased variation in the physical characteristics of the gripping surface.