Golf Training Device Sliding Mass Feedback Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional golf swing training methods are time-consuming and labor-intensive for instructors and costly for students, as they rely on observed swings and video analysis without providing effective feedback on proper wrist usage during a golf swing.
Innovation Solution
A golf training device with audio and visual/touch cues, featuring a tube with a sliding mass and a ball holding rod, provides independent training by using audio cues from the sliding mass and visual cues from the ball position to teach proper wrist movements and timing, enabling students to practice effectively without an instructor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional golf swing training methods using video analysis and instructor observation are used, then training feedback can be provided, but the training process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive for instructors and costly for students
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables students to conduct independent training sessions without instructor presence. The self-contained mechanism with sliding mass, audio cues, and visual feedback allows learners to self-evaluate their swing mechanics, eliminating the need for continuous instructor supervision and video analysis sessions.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates immediate feedback mechanisms through audio cues from the sliding mass movement and visual positioning of the ball relative to the club head. This real-time feedback replaces delayed video analysis, allowing students to adjust their technique during practice sessions rather than waiting for instructor review.
2Measurement precision
If traditional golf swing training methods relying on instructor observation are used, then swing technique can be evaluated, but the process becomes labor-intensive for instructors
Solution Approach 1:
The device transfers the evaluation function from instructor to device. The mechanical components automatically assess swing parameters through the sliding mass response and ball positioning, eliminating the labor-intensive observation process while maintaining evaluation accuracy through physical feedback mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the human instructor's observational system with a mechanical feedback system. The sliding mass within the tube, driven by wrist motion, provides automatic mechanical evaluation of swing mechanics, substituting human analysis with an automated physical response system.
3Measurement precision
If video analysis is used for golf swing training, then swing mechanics can be reviewed, but the training becomes costly and time-consuming for students
Solution Approach 1:
Students use the device independently without requiring instructor time or video analysis resources. The self-contained mechanism provides automatic evaluation, allowing students to maximize their practice efficiency by focusing on repetition and immediate feedback rather than scheduled instruction sessions.
Solution Approach 2:
The device provides immediate tactile and visual feedback during each swing attempt, eliminating the delay inherent in video recording and review processes. Students receive real-time information about their wrist motion and club positioning, enabling rapid iteration and learning without the time cost of video analysis cycles.
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
The device efficiently teaches proper arm, wrist, and hand positioning, facilitating a consistent and powerful golf swing release pattern by providing timely audio and visual feedback, reducing the need for instructor-led training and enhancing indoor winter training efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
A sliding mass is disposed slidingly within the tube
Implementation Method 2
The ball holding rod includes a first ball holding rod bend of about 80 degrees near where the ball holding rod couples to the tube and a second ball holding rod bend of about 70 degrees near the ball, and about an 80 degree to 90 degree angle between two planes defined by each of the first ball holding rod bend and the second ball holding rod bend
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AI summary
A golf training device with audio and visual/touch cues for independent golf swing training in an absence of a golf instructor includes a tube having a first end and a second end and an outer surface. A hand grip is disposed at least in part about the outer surface of the tube. A sliding mass is disposed slidingly within the tube, the sliding mass including a chamfer on at least one end of the sliding mass. A ball holding rod is mechanically coupled to the second end of the tube has a ball hold rod first end and a ball hold rod second end. A ball is mechanically coupled to the second end of the ball holding rod. A club head stem extends into a club head, the club head stem is mechanically coupled to the first end of the tube to rigidly affix the club head to the tube.