Collapsible Golf Aiming Device With Laser Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers face difficulties in accurately aligning the ball with the hole due to the complexity of variables involved in putting, and existing aiming devices are often cumbersome, expensive, and ineffective in providing precise alignment.
Innovation Solution
A portable, lightweight, and collapsible golf ball aiming device equipped with a laser that projects a beam to the intended target, allowing for precise alignment of the ball relative to the aiming device, which can be used for both putting and driving.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional aiming devices are used to help with ball alignment, then alignment assistance is provided, but the devices become cumbersome and difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The aiming device is segmented into three main components: a base portion that contacts the green surface, a vertical portion that extends upward, and a laser assembly that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity and ease of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The laser assembly is extracted as a separate, movable component from the main body structure. It can be positioned independently at various heights and angles, allowing the device to provide alignment assistance without requiring a complex integrated structure. This extraction simplifies the overall device while maintaining functionality.
2Measurement precision
If existing aiming devices are used to align the ball with the target, then some alignment assistance is provided, but they fail to provide accurate alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The device establishes a preliminary vertical reference line through the vertical portion before the laser projects the alignment beam. This preliminary structural reference ensures that the laser beam is properly oriented relative to the target, improving alignment accuracy. The putter alignment feature further refines this by pre-establishing the correct putter orientation.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical portion acts as an intermediary element between the base and the laser assembly, providing a stable reference structure that ensures accurate beam projection. The laser beam itself serves as an intermediary visual indicator that mediates the alignment process between the ball and target.
3Measurement precision
If a laser device is added to provide distance projection, then aiming capability is improved, but the device becomes less portable and lightweight
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses a standard laser assembly that can be manufactured cost-effectively and integrated into the lightweight structure. The laser component, while adding functionality, is positioned and sized to minimize weight impact while maintaining effectiveness for distance projection and alignment.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the golfer's ability to aim the ball accurately by minimizing alignment errors, providing a simple and effective method to align the ball with the target, thus improving putting and driving accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
a laser type device securable to a golf aiming device that can be used as a source for providing a light beam
Data Source
AI summary
A golf ball aiming device is provided that allows a golfer to accurately position a ball relative to its intended target. The device includes a laser for aiming and pointing the device along with an alignment feature for aligning the ball relative to the device.