Golf Swing Mounting Apparatus with Pivotable Clamps

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for capturing golf swing videos or photographs require a second person to operate the electronic device, and existing solutions like tripods are cumbersome, heavy, and not easily portable for use on a golf course.

Innovation Solution

A compact electronic device mounting apparatus that includes a mounting assembly with pivotable clamps and a rod holder, allowing easy attachment to a golf bag or green, enabling self-recording of golf swings without assistance, with adjustable angles and a compact design for ease of use and storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a tripod or fixed mounting apparatus is used to capture golf swing videos or photographs, then the electronic device can be securely positioned, but the apparatus becomes heavy, cumbersome, and difficult to carry around on a golf course

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure positioning of electronic deviceVSAvoidweight of mounting apparatus

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting apparatus is divided into separate components: a mounting assembly that can be detached from the rod, and a rod that can be separately carried. This allows the electronic device to be securely mounted when needed while enabling easy portability when the mounting function is not required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting assembly incorporates pivotable clamps with lever arms that can be dynamically adjusted and locked into position. The clamps transition between open and closed states, allowing the device to adapt between secure mounting mode and portable storage mode.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a tripod or fixed mounting apparatus is used to capture golf swing videos or photographs, then the electronic device can be securely positioned, but the apparatus becomes awkward and difficult to set up on a golf course

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure positioning of electronic deviceVSAvoidease of setup and portability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The clamp mechanism incorporates spring-loaded gripping members that automatically engage with the rod when the clamp is closed, eliminating the need for complex fastening procedures. The lever arm provides mechanical advantage for easy one-handed operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If self-shot videos or photographs are taken using a fixed-position electronic device, then the golfer can capture their own swing, but the device takes up space not available in a golf driving range

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveself-recording capabilityVSAvoidspace occupied by mounting apparatus

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Ease of operation

If a compact mounting apparatus is used for portability, then the device is easy to carry, but the secure mounting and angle adjustment capability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveportability and ease of carryingVSAvoidsecure mounting capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The rod holder incorporates a ball and socket connection that provides spherical freedom of movement, allowing the rod to be oriented in any direction while maintaining a compact structure. This curved joint design enables secure mounting with multi-directional adjustment capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10113689B2Electronic device mounting apparatus for photographing golf swing pose

Publication Date: 2018.10.30 OH SE HOON

AI summary

An electronic device mounting apparatus for photographing a golf swing pose includes a mounting assembly, having a first clamp having first and second gripping members pivotably coupled to a pivot pin. The first gripping member includes a first gripping groove and a first lever arm extending from the first gripping groove and the second gripping member includes a second gripping groove and a second lever arm extending from the second gripping groove. The mounting assembly further includes a second clamp having third and fourth gripping members pivotably coupled to the pivot pin. The third gripping member includes a third gripping groove and a third lever arm extending from the third gripping groove. The fourth gripping member includes a fourth gripping groove and a fourth lever arm extending from the fourth gripping groove.