Golf Club Phone Holder for Accurate Swing Tempo Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a convenient and accurate method to detect swing tempo in golf, as existing training devices are either integral to the golf club or not adaptable for use with everyday portable electronic devices.

Innovation Solution

A wearable device equipped with accelerometers and gyroscopes generates swing data, determining impact, backswing-end, and swing-start points to calculate swing tempo by analyzing time intervals, allowing for the computation of swing tempo using a portable electronic device attached to a golf club.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If training devices are integrated into the golf club, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and loss of versatility worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveswing tempo detection accuracyVSAvoidgolf club structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the measurement function into separate components: the golf club retains its traditional structure, while the wearable device on the golfer's body independently performs swing analysis. This segmentation allows accurate measurement without modifying the golf club's design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The wearable device serves multiple functions: it detects swing tempo, analyzes swing mechanics, and can be used with any golf club without integration. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for club-specific training devices while maintaining measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Measurement precision

If dedicated training devices are used, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation and adaptability worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveswing tempo detection accuracyVSAvoiddevice usability

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The wearable device is designed to work with any golf club and can be used during both practice and actual play, eliminating the need for separate training devices. Users simply attach the device to their clothing and perform normal swings for accurate tempo detection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically detects swing tempo through accelerometers and gyroscopes without requiring user input or calibration. The processor autonomously analyzes the collected data and provides swing tempo feedback, making the device easy to operate.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If swing tempo detection is made convenient using portable devices, then ease of operation improves, but measurement precision may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice accessibilityVSAvoidswing tempo detection accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces complex mechanical swing analysis equipment with electronic sensors (accelerometers and gyroscopes) that can be integrated into lightweight wearable devices. This substitution maintains measurement precision while dramatically improving ease of operation and accessibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses multiple sensor parameters (acceleration, angular velocity) collected simultaneously to compensate for the simplicity of the wearable form factor. By analyzing multiple parameters together, the system achieves accurate swing tempo detection despite the device's portability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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 method provides accurate and convenient swing tempo detection, enabling golfers to analyze and improve their swing tempo using their existing portable electronic devices, enhancing training and performance.

Implementation Method 1

accelerometer data generated from an accelerometer component of the wearable device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAcceleration: Accelerometer

Implementation Method 2

gyroscope data generated from a gyroscope component of the wearable device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGyroscopic effect: Gyroscope

Data Source

PatentUS11065524B2Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture to measure, analyze and share golf swing and ball motion characteristics

Publication Date: 2021.07.20 KARSTEN MFG CORP

AI summary

Disclosed herein is an electronic device holder comprising a body having a back portion, a first body end, a second body end, and a first and second side portion. The device holder further comprises a clamp on the back portion of the body that is configured to removably attach and secure the body of the electronic device holder to a golf club shaft. The clamp comprises a first and second arm portion each comprising a support portion, an arcuate portion, and a guide portion. The guide portions assist in aligning and inserting the electronic device holder onto the golf club shaft. Furthermore the first body end, the first side portion, and the second side portions of the holder body comprise curved portions that assist in securing the electronic device into the holder. Other embodiments and systems are described herein.