Golf Training Plate with Alignment Tab and Stopper Bumps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional golf training devices are cumbersome, expensive to manufacture, and inconvenient to use, which discourages participation, especially among younger players, as they require significant time and effort to set up for practice, leading to a decline in golf industry participation.
Innovation Solution
A simple, 3D printed or molded plastic plate with a golf ball seat and stopper bumps for easy ball placement, alignment tabs for square clubface positioning, and tee holes for securing the trainer to the surface, allowing for efficient and effective putting and driving practice.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional golf training devices are used, then training effectiveness can be improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential functional elements needed for golf training (ball positioning, alignment reference, securing mechanism) and eliminates all non-essential components. The training device uses a simple base with minimal features: a ball seat, alignment tab, and tee holes, removing complex mechanisms while preserving core training functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs inexpensive materials such as molded or 3D-printed plastic for the training device components. The design accepts that the device may wear or become damaged over time but compensates by making replacement extremely affordable and simple, prioritizing low initial cost and ease of replacement over long-term durability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional golf training devices are used, then training functionality can be improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the training device to perform multiple training functions using a single simple structure. The same base unit with ball seat and alignment tab serves for both putting practice (with golf balls) and driving practice (with tennis balls or golf balls), eliminating the need for separate specialized devices for different shot types.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent achieves versatility through parameter changes rather than structural complexity. By adjusting the ball type (golf ball vs. tennis ball), the user can switch between putting and driving practice modes. The alignment tab and tee hole configuration remain constant while adapting to different training needs through simple parameter variation.
3Measurement precision
If conventional golf training devices are used, then alignment precision can be improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates pre-positioned alignment features directly into the device structure. The alignment tab is permanently positioned on the base to indicate the correct putter or clubface orientation, and the tee holes are pre-drilled at specific locations to ensure proper ball placement and directional alignment, eliminating the need for users to manually set up alignment references during each practice session.
Solution Approach 2:
The training device provides self-alignment through its built-in geometric features. When the ball is placed in the ball seat and secured with tees in the designated holes, the alignment tab automatically indicates the correct clubface orientation without requiring user measurement or adjustment. The device serves its own alignment function through its inherent structure.
4Productivity
If conventional golf training devices are used, then training capability can be improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the training device into simple, separable components: a base unit, removable tees, and interchangeable ball types. This segmentation allows users to quickly assemble and disassemble the device for different training scenarios without complex setup procedures, reducing time loss while maintaining comprehensive training capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A golf training assembly has a plate structure configured for placement on a golf surface, such as a putting green. The training assembly has a mouth for receiving a rolling golf ball. The mouth guides the golf ball against a stop member for stopping and holding the golf ball in place allowing a golfer to practice putting.