Golf Tee Aiming Device Groove Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf training devices are often too complex, large, difficult to use, or expensive, failing to provide effective alignment and aiming solutions for golfers seeking to improve their swing accuracy and control.
Innovation Solution
A novel golf tee with a groove in its top platform and a pointed shaft, allowing for coupling with another tee to form a stable aiming device, which can be made from various materials and fabricated using methods like injection molding, providing a simple and portable alignment tool.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing golf training devices are used to improve swing alignment and aiming accuracy, then shot precision can be improved, but the devices become too complex, large, difficult to use, or expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into two separate components: a standard golf tee and a separate aiming indicator component. These can be used independently or combined, allowing users to choose the appropriate level of complexity for their needs while maintaining high measurement precision for swing alignment
Solution Approach 2:
The aiming indicator is designed to be universally compatible with standard golf tees and can serve multiple functions: as a standalone aiming reference, as an attachment to a golf tee for enhanced alignment, or as a teaching aid. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity while maintaining precision
2Measurement precision
If existing golf training devices are used to improve swing alignment, then shot accuracy can be improved, but the devices become too large to carry or difficult to use on a golf course
Solution Approach 1:
The aiming indicator is designed to nest onto the shaft of a standard golf tee, with a bore section that fits over the tee shaft. This nesting configuration allows the aiming device to be compact and portable when not in use, while providing accurate aiming when attached to the tee on the golf course
3Measurement precision
If existing golf training devices are used to improve swing control, then shot precision can be improved, but the devices become too expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The aiming indicator is designed to work with standard golf tees that users already possess, eliminating the need to purchase expensive specialized training devices. The indicator itself is a simple, inexpensive component that can be manufactured at low cost using basic materials and processes
Solution Approach 2:
The aiming indicator is designed as a simple, inexpensive component that can be manufactured from basic materials like plastic or wood. It is intended to be an affordable accessory that enhances the functionality of existing tees without requiring significant investment in expensive training equipment
Data Source
AI summary
A novel golf tee is adapted as an aiming device. The golf tee includes a shaft having a tapered end for insertion into a playing surface. The golf tee includes a platform coupled with an end of the shaft opposite of the tapered end. The platform has a top surface that is concave in shape and configured to hold a golf ball and a groove passing through the platform perpendicular to the axis of the shaft. The groove extends in the direction of the axis of the shaft through the top surface of the platform, bisecting the top surface to form first and second opposing sides of the platform. The groove includes a bore section. The bore section of the groove is larger in diameter than a width of the groove measured from the first to the second opposing sides of the platform.