Golf Training Aid Shoulder Strap Adjustability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current golfing aids for training putting and chipping strokes do not effectively maintain consistent body alignment, which is crucial for developing a reliable golf stroke, and there is a need for an improved aid that provides better feedback and adjustability.
Innovation Solution
A golfing aid comprising a club holder with a flexible shoulder strap and adjustable mechanism that loops around the golfer's shoulders and upper arms, providing tactile feedback and adjustability to maintain a consistent swing plane and prevent undesired movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing golfing aids (elastic loops, neck pads, straps) are used to train putting and chipping strokes, then some level of stroke control is achieved, but consistent body alignment and swing plane maintenance are not effectively maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The shoulder strap incorporates an adjustment mechanism that allows the strap length to be dynamically modified to fit different golfer body types and stroke requirements. This dynamic adaptability enables the device to maintain effective tension and alignment control across various users while providing the reliability of consistent body alignment through personalized fitting.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-length strap is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate different golfer body types and stroke styles
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism transforms the static strap into a dynamic component that can be modified by the user. This allows the same device to adapt to different shoulder widths, arm lengths, and preferred tension levels, significantly increasing versatility without requiring multiple different devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanism is designed to be user-operable, allowing golfers to independently customize the strap length to their specific needs. This self-service capability eliminates the need for professional fitting or complex adjustment procedures, making the device universally adaptable while keeping the mechanism simple.
3Reliability
If the strap is tight enough to provide tactile feedback, then swing plane control is improved, but comfort and range of motion may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable length allows the strap to be customized for each golfer's comfort level and stroke characteristics. This dynamic adjustment enables the strap to provide sufficient tension for tactile feedback and swing plane control while avoiding excessive tightness that would restrict natural movement or cause discomfort.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The golfing aid helps establish a consistent swing plane by providing tactile feedback and maintaining a triangular frame between the shoulders, arms, and hands, allowing golfers to practice strokes with improved alignment and reduced inconsistency.
Implementation Method 1
The flexible shoulder strap is sized and shaped to loop behind shoulders of a golfer and press against upper arms of the golfer
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a golfing aid that includes a club holder for realisably holding a golf club shaft, and a flexible shoulder strap coupled to a club holder. The flexible shoulder strap is sized and shaped to loop over the shoulders of a golfer and press against upper arms of the golfer. The shoulder strap includes arm engaging portions for engaging outer sides of the upper arms. The golfing aid includes strap adjustment cam locking mechanisms coupled to the club holder for clamping and adjusting strap length to accommodate various size golfers. The training aid produces the perfect one piece connected triangular pendulum putting/chipping motion of the shoulders, arms, hands and club. There is no movement of the club shaft relative to the hands and arms. The training aid provides immediate feedback if the golfer is not using their shoulders to perform the correct putting or chipping stroke.