Golf Training Device with Movable Positioning Members for Pitch and Chip Shots
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf training devices do not specifically improve the golf swing for pitch and chip shots, which are crucial for the short game and can affect overall golf score.
Innovation Solution
A golf training device with a planar base and movable positioning members that include indicia for positioning golf balls at specific distances, guiding the golfer's swing for pitch and chip shots by defining an angle of approach, using channels for stowing the positioning members during use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a generic golf training device is used, then general golf swing training is possible, but specific pitch and chip shot training is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The training device is segmented into multiple positioning members (first positioning member for pitch shots, second positioning member for chip shots), each configured for specific shot types. This segmentation allows the device to provide specialized training for different shot types while maintaining a unified base structure, resolving the contradiction between shot type specificity and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The planar base portion serves multiple functions: it provides a stable foundation for all shot types, contains channels for stowing multiple positioning members, and defines a common axis for different shot setups. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity while enabling specific training for various shot types through interchangeable positioning members.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple positioning members are added for different shot types, then shot type specificity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second positioning members are nestably stored within channels on the planar base portion when not in use. This nesting arrangement allows multiple positioning members to be accommodated within the footprint of a single base structure, enabling coverage of multiple shot types without proportionally increasing device complexity or storage space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning members are designed to be movable between a stowed position (within channels on the base) and a shot setup position (extended for use). This dynamic configuration allows the device to transition between compact storage and functional states, enabling multiple shot type capabilities while maintaining manageable device complexity through on-demand deployment of specific positioning members.
3Ease of operation
If positioning members are made movable between stowed and setup positions, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning members utilize the planar base portion's channels as self-contained storage and guidance structures. The channels themselves provide the mechanical guidance and constraints needed for movable positioning, eliminating the need for separate complex locking or guiding mechanisms. This self-service approach allows easy movement and positioning of members while minimizing additional mechanical complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A golf training device (100) includes first and second positioning members (110, 120) movably attached to a planar base portion (101). The first and second positioning members (110, 120) are movable from a stowed configuration to a pitch and chip shot setup configuration. The first and second positioning members (110, 120) include one or more indicia (114, 124) for positioning one or more golf balls (20) when moved to the shot setup configuration. The first and second positioning members (110, 120) position the one or more golf balls (20) a predetermined distance from an edge (103) of the device (100). The first positioning member (110) positions one or more golf balls (20) a first predetermined distance (D1) from the device (100) corresponding to a pitch shot. The second positioning member (120) positions one or more golf balls (20) a second predetermined distance (D2) from the device (100) corresponding to a chip shot.