Golf Putting Alignment Rods with Magnetic Sliding Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers struggle with inconsistent ball position and alignment during putting, leading to poor putting results, as existing training devices fail to effectively train for consistent ball placement and alignment, especially those that are easy to assemble, disassemble, and store.
Innovation Solution
The golf putting training devices include a toe line alignment rod, a lead foot alignment rod, a lead toe indicator rod, and a ball position indicator, connected via magnetic sliding and right-angle connectors, allowing golfers to adjust the ball's position and distance relative to their feet, facilitating consistent alignment and placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional putting training devices are used, then golfers can practice putting, but they cannot effectively train for consistent ball placement and alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The training device is divided into multiple independent rod components (toe line alignment rod, lead foot alignment rod, ball position indicator rod) that can be separately positioned and adjusted. Each rod serves a specific alignment function, allowing golfers to train ball placement consistency through segmented, modular components rather than a single complex device.
2Measurement precision
If complex alignment training devices are used, then ball position consistency can be improved, but the devices are difficult to assemble, disassemble, and store
Solution Approach 1:
The training device employs movable and adjustable rod positions that can be dynamically reconfigured. The rods can be easily positioned, adjusted, and retracted along the putting green surface, transforming a static complex structure into a dynamic, adaptable system that maintains alignment accuracy while improving ease of operation and storage.
3Measurement precision
If golfers do not use alignment training devices, then they have freedom of movement, but they cannot achieve accurate alignment and consistent ball placement
Solution Approach 1:
The device replaces complex mechanical alignment systems with simple magnetic rod indicators that passively show alignment positions. Instead of using complex mechanical linkages or electronic sensors, the invention uses magnetic rods that naturally align with putter alignment lines, providing precise alignment measurement through simple magnetic attraction rather than complex mechanical systems.
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
These devices enable golfers to achieve consistent ball alignment and placement, improving putting results by allowing precise adjustment and marking of optimal positions, which can be easily assembled and stored for convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The magnetic sliding connector includes a first rod receiving aperture configured to receive the lead foot alignment rod and a second rod receiving aperture configured to receive the lead toe indicator rod. The magnetic sliding connector further includes a magnetic force configured to retain the lead toe indicator rod at a selected position relative to the lead foot alignment rod.
Data Source
AI summary
Golf putting training devices are disclosed that include a toe line alignment rod that is perpendicularly connected to a lead foot alignment rod. The devices include a lead toe indicator rod, which is perpendicularly connected to the lead foot alignment rod through a first sliding connector. The devices also include a ball position indicator that is perpendicularly connected to the toe line alignment rod through a second sliding connector. The lead toe indicator rod and first sliding connector are configured to slide along an axis of the lead foot alignment rod to assist the golfer in identifying an optimal distance from a golf ball, while the ball position indicator and the second sliding connector are configured to slide along an axis of the toe line alignment rod to assist the golfer in identifying an optimal position of the golf ball relative to the golfer's left and right feet.