Ergonomic Golf Tee and Ball Positioner for Upright Stance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for positioning a golf tee and ball require bending or squatting, necessitating the use of both hands, which is inconvenient and inefficient for golfers.
Innovation Solution
A portable, ergonomic device that allows a golfer to drive a tee into the soil and position a golf ball with a single hand, featuring a tee and ball storage unit, a shuttle tube for automatic ball placement, and a height adjustment mechanism, enabling the golfer to maintain an upright stance and perform these tasks without stooping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional manual tee driving and ball positioning is used, then the player can perform the operation with simple tools, but the player must bend or crouch and use both hands
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs the tee driving and ball positioning operations automatically once activated. The user simply inserts the tee, places the ball on the device, and presses a button - the device then autonomously drives the tee into the ground and positions the ball at the correct height, eliminating the need for manual bending or two-handed operation
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into distinct functional modules: a tee holding mechanism, a ball positioning mechanism, a driving mechanism, and a height adjustment mechanism. Each segment performs a specific function, allowing the complex overall operation to be broken down into simple user actions while automating the tedious parts
2Measurement precision
If the player uses both hands for tee driving and ball positioning, then accurate positioning can be achieved, but the player cannot hold the golf club in the other hand
Solution Approach 1:
The device automatically positions the ball at the correct height and drives the tee into the ground with precise control, eliminating the need for the player to use both hands manually. The player only needs to insert the tee and press a button, freeing the other hand for the golf club
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical operation of bending down, positioning the tee, placing the ball, and driving it all replaces the manual two-handed operation with an automated mechanical system that achieves the same precise positioning without requiring the player to stoop or use both hands
3Ease of manufacture
If the player bends or crouches to drive the tee and position the ball, then the operation can be performed with traditional tools, but physical strain is increased and mobility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs all the physically demanding tasks automatically - driving the tee into the ground and positioning the ball at the correct height - while the player remains standing upright. This eliminates the need to bend or crouch, reducing physical strain and improving mobility
Solution Approach 2:
The device includes adjustable height mechanisms that allow it to adapt to different ball heights required for various clubs. The device can be adjusted dynamically to match the specific positioning needs of different shots, while the player remains in an upright position throughout the operation
4Quantity of substance
If the player carries additional bags or pockets for storing tees and balls, then tees and balls are available, but the equipment becomes more complex and bulkier
Solution Approach 1:
The device combines the storage of tees and balls, the positioning mechanism, and the driving function into a single integrated unit. The tee storage unit holds multiple tees, the ball storage unit holds multiple balls, and both are accessible from the handheld device, eliminating the need for separate bags or pockets
Solution Approach 2:
The device serves multiple functions: it stores tees and balls, positions them at correct heights, drives them into the ground, and adapts to different club requirements. This multi-functional design consolidates what would traditionally require separate equipment into one unified device
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 golfers to efficiently and accurately position tees and balls at desired heights using one hand, allowing for easier handling of a golf club and improved mobility on the course, reducing physical strain and enhancing gameplay.
Implementation Method 1
to gravity feed the tee into a clamp located in the lower part of the instrument
Implementation Method 2
A spring (36) connects the two arms (31) and (32) and provides the closure of the clamp
Implementation Method 3
The spring wire (57) pushes the gib and engages in the ramp of the planes (23), in order to come to lock into the recesses (24)
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a portable and ergonomic instrument for storing golf balls and tees and for automatically positioning a tee in the ground at a predetermined height and a ball in balance thereon, by means of a movement of one hand on the part of the player in the standing position. Said instrument consists primarily of a main body (10) serving as a storage unit (12) for balls (Bn), a multi-purpose shuttle (20) and a retaining clamp (P). After setting the desired height of the ball on the thumbwheel (50), the alternating movement of the shuttle (20) from abutment to abutment, using the knob (21), first upward, then downward and finally upward, enables the result to be achieved. Any golfer who has difficulty bending down or squatting, and those who do not wish to bend down or squat, may be interested in owning such an instrument.