Golf Ball Marker with Embedded Magnets for Secure Pocket Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for securing golf ball marks and tees are cumbersome to store and retrieve, especially in a golfer's pocket, and often obscure the decorative or informational indicia on the ball marks, while also posing challenges due to their small size and shape.
Innovation Solution
A device featuring a rigid plastic frame with diametrically positioned permanent magnets to securely hold ferromagnetic ball marks and receptacles for tees, allowing for various modes of manipulation and easy insertion/removal from a pocket, while maintaining visibility of the ball mark surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If magnetic techniques are used to attach ball mark to golf bag or clothing, then retrieval is simplified, but the device becomes cumbersome and visibility of indicia is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the magnetic securing function from a complex external device and integrates it directly into the ball mark itself. The ball mark contains embedded magnets that provide magnetic attachment capability without requiring a separate securing mechanism, thereby simplifying the overall system while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The ball mark is designed to be self-sufficient with built-in magnets for attachment and retrieval. The golfer simply places the ball mark in the pocket and the magnetic field automatically secures it without requiring manual intervention or additional tools, making the system both simple and easy to operate.
2Adaptability or versatility
If ball mark is placed in pant's pocket, then storage is convenient, but retrieval is challenging due to small size and tight-fitting pants
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic field is activated in advance by simply placing the ball mark in the pocket. The magnets embedded in the ball mark create an automatic securing action as the ball mark enters the pocket, eliminating the need for manual manipulation during retrieval. This preliminary magnetic engagement makes retrieval easy even from tight-fitting pants.
3Reliability
If ball mark attaches to flat surface, then magnetic securing is achieved, but visual observation of both surfaces is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The ball mark is designed with dynamic attachment capability, allowing it to be securely held magnetically when needed while also enabling easy removal and repositioning. The golfer can attach the ball mark to view one surface, then easily detach and reattach to view the other surface, maintaining both reliable magnetic attachment and full visibility of indicia on both sides.
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
Enables efficient storage and retrieval of ball marks and tees within a golfer's pocket, allowing for challenging hand manipulation and preserving the visibility of indicia, while preventing damage and discomfort.
Implementation Method 1
a pair of diametrically positioned permanent magnets associated with said sidewall surface to produce moveable securement of a ball mark
Implementation Method 2
circular ferromagnetic golf ball marker
Data Source
AI summary
A device for retrieving and securing golf tees and ball marks while providing several modes of motion of the secured ball mark employs a frame having paired magnets oppositely positioned within a circular securing surface, and resilient tubes for frictionally engaging tees.