Golf Swing Training Apparatus with Adjustable Guide Rods

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current golf swing training devices lack multiple adjustable functions, ease of wall mounting, compact storage, and versatility in training options, limiting their ability to assist golfers in maintaining a proper swing throughout the entire swing path.

Innovation Solution

A golf swing training apparatus featuring a mounting bar with adjustable arm stabilizers, a swing cam system, and guide rods that allow for customizable training functions, including a head restraint, adjustable guideline, and swing tempo check bar, enabling golfers to practice various aspects of their swing while being easily mounted on a wall and folded for storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple adjustable functions are added to the training apparatus, then training versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining versatilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The training apparatus integrates multiple training functions into a single device: head position restraint via headrest, swing plane guidance via guide rods, and swing path guidance via guideline with swing cam. This multi-functional design allows one apparatus to provide comprehensive swing training without requiring separate devices for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus is divided into independent adjustable components: the headrest can be positioned independently, the guide rods are adjustable in position and angle, and the guideline length can be modified. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized and adjusted separately to suit different training needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Volume of moving object

If the apparatus is designed for wall mounting, then space efficiency is improved, but ease of installation worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace efficiencyVSAvoidease of installation
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus includes pre-drilled holes and mounting brackets that are prepared in advance for wall installation. The guide rods and other components are pre-assembled with mounting hardware, allowing for straightforward installation without requiring complex on-site assembly or customization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Volume of moving object

If the apparatus components can be folded away, then storage efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage efficiencyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus incorporates movable and adjustable components that can be repositioned or folded away when not in use. The guide rods can be adjusted or removed, and the overall structure can be configured to minimize space occupation during storage while maintaining structural integrity during use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS7568979B2Golf swing training apparatus
Publication Date: 2009.08.04 ARNOLD JR JOHN G
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AI summary

A golf swing training apparatus. The apparatus includes a mounting bar with an extendable length arm stabilizer extending outwardly from the mounting bar and terminating in a headrest. A swing cam is rotatable around the arm stabilizer about an axis coaxial with the arm stabilizer. A guideline extends from the swing cam and terminates in a golf club connector so that the swing cam rotates with movement of the golf club. Additionally, a pair of adjustable length guide rods extends from the mounting bar.