Golf Training Apparatus with Rotatable Arms and Gripper
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers face challenges in consistently executing shots due to technical issues with their swing, alignment, and the need for personalized training that accommodates individual physical characteristics, with existing training systems failing to provide effective feedback on swing parameters and limited practical benefit when used independently.
Innovation Solution
A golf training apparatus with rotatable arms and a gripper system that mimics a golfer's natural swing, featuring electric motors for controlling club parameters, a base for anchoring, and a guide for adjusting alignment, which provides haptic feedback and adjusts to individual swing styles, allowing golfers to practice shots with predetermined parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If ballistic analysis systems are used to capture ball trajectory, then trajectory feedback is provided to the player, but the system does not directly inform the player of swing characteristics that result in the observed trajectory
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism that captures both the ball trajectory and the corresponding swing parameters, then presents this information to the player in an integrated manner. Sensors measure swing characteristics (club head speed, angle, face orientation) and correlate them with ball flight data, providing the player with feedback that directly connects swing actions to outcomes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary processing layer that analyzes the relationship between swing mechanics and ball trajectory. This intermediary system processes raw sensor data from both the swing and ball flight, identifies causal relationships, and presents interpreted information to the player, bridging the gap between observation and understanding.
2Ease of operation
If robotic training devices are used to guide club motion, then the player feels the swing motion, but the player is instructed to remain inactive and follow the robot's direction
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic device transitions from a static, pre-programmed guidance system to a dynamic, adaptive system that responds to the player's actual swing characteristics. The robot adjusts its guidance parameters in real-time based on sensor feedback about the player's swing speed, amplitude, and technique, allowing the device to accommodate individual player differences while maintaining structured training.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables the player to actively participate in the training process by making their own swing decisions and adjustments, with the robotic device providing supportive guidance rather than dictating every movement. The player uses feedback from the system to self-correct and refine their technique independently.
3Stability of the object's composition
If fixed geometry training apparatus is used, then the apparatus provides consistent swing guidance, but it cannot accommodate individual player physical characteristics and idiosyncrasies
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable geometric parameters that can be modified to match individual player characteristics. Key elements such as arm lengths, joint angles, and pivot positions can be dynamically adjusted based on the player's height, swing style, and physical capabilities, allowing the same apparatus to provide personalized training for different users while maintaining structural stability during use.
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AI summary
A golf training apparatus guides the execution of a golf shot. The apparatus comprises a first arm rotatable in a first plane about a first pivot at a first end of the first arm; a second arm coupled to the first arm and rotatable in second plane parallel to the first plane about a second pivot at a second end of the first arm and a first end of the second arm; and a gripper for coupling a golf club to the second arm, the gripper rotatable about a third pivot at a second end of the second arm such that a shaft of the club is rotatable about the third pivot in a third plane parallel to the first plane. The second arm is longer than the first arm. The apparatus can include a guide around which the first pivot is moveable, which can be a circular loop.