Golf Club Head Titanium Alloy Composition
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Solution Overview
Problem
The golf industry lacks titanium alloys specifically tailored to the performance needs and desires of golf club heads, as existing alloys developed for aerospace and defense applications do not meet the unique material requirements for golf clubs.
Innovation Solution
A golf club head comprising a striking face portion made of a titanium alloy that includes four or more beta stabilizers and one or more alpha stabilizers, with specific weight percentages and combinations of elements such as Mn, Al, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, and Zr.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If titanium alloys developed for aerospace and defense applications are used in golf club heads, then strength and durability are improved, but the material does not meet the unique performance requirements of golf clubs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the chemical composition parameters of titanium alloys by adjusting the content of beta stabilizers (V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Nb, Mo) and alpha stabilizers (Al, O) to create material properties specifically suited for golf club heads, transforming the material from aerospace-grade to sport-optimized
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite alloy system combining multiple beta stabilizers (V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Nb, Mo) with alpha stabilizers (Al, O) in specific proportions to achieve a synergistic effect that optimizes both strength and elongation for golf club applications
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional titanium alloys are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but elongation properties are insufficient for optimal golf club performance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the compositional parameters by incorporating multiple beta stabilizers (each at 0.25-1.75 wt%) and alpha stabilizers (Al at 7-10 wt%, O at 0.05-0.5 wt%) to achieve balanced mechanical properties with improved elongation while maintaining manufacturability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent develops a composite titanium alloy system with six beta stabilizers and two alpha stabilizers that work synergistically to improve elongation properties (achieving 10-15% elongation) while preserving the ease of manufacturing through established alloying techniques
3Duration of action of stationary object
If alloy compositions are optimized for strength, then durability is improved, but elongation properties may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes compositional parameters by balancing beta stabilizer content (0.25-1.75 wt% each) to enhance strength through precipitation hardening while controlling alpha stabilizer content (Al: 7-10 wt%, O: 0.05-0.5 wt%) to maintain ductility and elongation properties
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite alloy structure where six beta stabilizers provide strength through multiple hardening mechanisms while two alpha stabilizers maintain matrix ductility, achieving a balance where both durability and elongation (10-15%) are optimized simultaneously
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AI summary
A golf club head includes a striking face portion, and an aft body portion. The striking face portion includes a titanium alloy including four or more beta (β) stabilizers, one or more alpha (α) stabilizers, and a neutral element zirconium. Each of the four or more beta (β) stabilizers is independently present in the titanium alloy in an amount of about 0.25 to about 1.75 wt %. A titanium alloy includes titanium, four or more beta (β) stabilizers, one or more alpha (α) stabilizers, and a neutral element zirconium.