Indoor Golf Terrain Platform With Modular Scissor Lift Slopes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current indoor golf simulators fail to replicate the challenging and enjoyable terrain slopes of outdoor golf courses, reducing the overall experience due to venue and environmental limitations.

Innovation Solution

A golf course terrain simulation platform with lifting modules, including a turf, fixing platform, and accordion cover, utilizing scissor arm mechanisms and electric push rods to simulate varying terrain slopes by adjusting the height of the turf, mimicking real golf course conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If indoor golf simulators use flat terrain due to venue limitations, then the device complexity is reduced, but the golf experience and player engagement deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveterrain simulation capabilityVSAvoidplatform structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The platform divides the terrain simulation into multiple independent lifting modules, each capable of adjusting height independently. This segmentation allows complex terrain simulation to be achieved through simpler, modular units rather than a single complex structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The platform transitions from a static flat terrain to a dynamic adjustable terrain system. The lifting modules can change height in real-time to simulate various slopes and ground conditions, making the terrain adaptable to different golf scenarios without requiring multiple physical course configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If lifting modules are added to simulate terrain slopes, then the terrain simulation capability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveterrain slope simulationVSAvoidlifting mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex mechanical terrain adjustment systems with electric push rods that control the lifting modules. This substitution simplifies the overall mechanism by using electrical actuation instead of purely mechanical linkages, reducing the complexity of terrain slope simulation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system simulates terrain slopes by changing the height parameter of the lifting modules rather than physically reshaping the entire terrain. This parameter-based approach (adjusting vertical position) is simpler and more flexible than creating physical slope structures, allowing various terrain conditions to be simulated through numerical control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple lifting modules are deployed to create diverse terrain, then the golf experience is enhanced, but the manufacturing cost and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvediverse terrain simulationVSAvoidplatform assembly complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The platform is divided into multiple identical lifting modules that can be manufactured independently and then assembled. This segmentation standardizes the manufacturing process, making each module easier to produce and allowing flexible configuration of the overall system without requiring custom manufacturing for each terrain zone.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Each lifting module is designed as a universal component that can function in any position on the platform. The same module design serves multiple purposes (creating slopes, elevating specific areas, forming undulations) depending on its position and height adjustment, reducing the need for specialized components for different terrain types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 a more realistic and enjoyable indoor golf experience by simulating diverse terrain slopes, allowing players to adjust their swing and shot strength, enhancing the accuracy and challenge of their shots.

Implementation Method 1

an electric push rod whose bottom fixedly mounted on an inner side of the fixing base, and a bottom sliding block provided at a protruding end of the electric push rod

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectric push rod actuation:

Implementation Method 2

a scissor arm member connecting the top plate guide rail member and the motor guide rail member

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectScissor mechanism: Lever

Data Source

PatentUS20260084034A1Golf course terrain simulation platform

Publication Date: 2026.03.26 SHENZHEN GREENJOY TECH

AI summary

A golf course terrain simulation platform includes a turf, a fixing platform provided below the turf, and an accordion cover provided on a side surface of the fixing platform. A plurality of lifting modules are fixedly mounted on the fixing platform. Each lifting module includes a top plate, a top plate guide rail member fixedly mounted below the top plate, a bottom plate fixedly mounted on the fixing platform, a motor guide rail member fixedly mounted on the bottom plate, and a scissor arm member connecting the top plate guide rail member and the motor guide rail member.