Golf Club Head Weight Port Segmentation for CG Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current golf club heads do not effectively accommodate various golf swings, as their weight distribution and center of gravity do not adapt to different swing types, leading to inconsistent launch angles and spin rates.
Innovation Solution
The golf club head design incorporates multiple weight portions and ports arranged in specific configurations to adjust the center of gravity and moment of inertia, allowing for four distinct weight configurations that optimize launch trajectories and forgiveness for different swing styles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional golf club head designs are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the performance is inconsistent across different swing types due to fixed center of gravity and moment of inertia
Solution Approach 1:
The club head is divided into multiple weight ports positioned at different locations, each capable of receiving different weight configurations. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of center of gravity and moment of inertia to suit different swing types while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The weight ports are designed to accommodate variable weight configurations that can be adjusted based on the golfer's swing characteristics. This dynamic adaptability enables the same club head to optimize performance for different swing types by changing the weight distribution within the ports.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple weight ports are added to accommodate different swing types, then adaptability improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The club head structure is segmented into multiple discrete weight ports that can be manufactured as separate features and then assembled or filled with weights. This modular approach allows for standardized manufacturing processes while providing multiple configuration options.
Solution Approach 2:
The weight ports are designed with universal characteristics that allow them to serve multiple functions: adjusting center of gravity position, modifying moment of inertia, and adapting to different swing types. This multi-functionality reduces the need for entirely different club head designs for different purposes.
3Reliability
If weight portions are strategically positioned in weight ports, then launch angle and spin rate are optimized, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different weight ports are positioned at specific locations within the club head to create local variations in mass distribution. By strategically placing weights in specific ports, the center of gravity and moment of inertia can be precisely controlled to achieve consistent performance across different swing types.
Solution Approach 2:
The weight distribution system is designed to be dynamically adjustable, allowing the golfer or fitter to modify the weight configuration based on individual swing characteristics. This dynamic adjustment capability ensures reliable performance consistency by optimizing the center of gravity and moment of inertia for each golfer's specific swing type.
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AI summary
Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion, a first set of ports extending in a heel-to-toe direction, a second set of ports extending in a heel-to-toe direction, a first cavity portion between the first set of ports and the face portion, a second cavity portion between the second set of ports and the rear portion, a first filler material in the first cavity portion, and a second filler material in the second cavity portion. The distance between each port of the first set of ports and the face portion is less than a distance between each port of the second set of ports and the face portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.