Multi-tip Golf Wrench Bit for Weight Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Prior art golf club wrenches are limited to a single type and size of bit, requiring frequent bit replacements and risking loss of bit pieces, which is time-consuming and inefficient for adjusting various features of a golf club.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose golf club wrench with a bit portion featuring two tip features: a first tip with a specific shape (e.g., Torx, Philips, or hex) and a second tip with threads, allowing for versatile engagement with different screws and bolts without the need for bit replacements, composed of heat-treated steel with a plating material and a handle portion made of nonmetal materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single bit is used in the wrench, then the device structure is simple, but the versatility is limited and requires frequent bit replacements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple bit types (Torx, Phillips, flathead, hex) into a single bit portion with multiple tip features. This merging approach allows the wrench to perform multiple functions without requiring separate tools or bit replacements, directly resolving the contradiction between versatility and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bit portion is designed as a universal tool with multiple tip features that can engage with different screw and bolt types. The first tip feature engages with the fastener head while the second tip feature with threads engages with the fastener body, creating a multi-functional wrench that eliminates the need for multiple specialized tools.
2Reliability
If multiple bit types are provided separately, then each bit can be optimized for its specific function, but the risk of losing bits and time spent on replacements increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple bit types into one integrated bit portion, the invention eliminates the risk of losing individual bits and removes the need for time-consuming bit replacements. The single bit portion with multiple tip features ensures that all necessary bit types are always available at the tool's end.
Solution Approach 2:
The bit portion is pre-configured with multiple tip features before use, so all necessary engagement types are already prepared on the tool. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for on-site bit selection and replacement, saving time and ensuring reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a multi-purpose wrench is created with multiple tip features, then versatility is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple bit types into a single bit portion that can be manufactured as one integrated component. This approach achieves multi-purpose capability while managing manufacturing complexity through a unified structure rather than assembling multiple separate bits.
Solution Approach 2:
The bit portion is designed as a universal component with multiple tip features that can be produced through standardized manufacturing processes. The first tip feature with specific geometry and the second tip feature with threads are integrated into a single manufacturable part, balancing versatility with ease of production.
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AI summary
A golf club wrench with a bit portion having a plurality of tip features at one end of the bit portion is disclosed herein. The tip features may include threading, a Philips head shape, a flat head shape, a Torx® head shape, and a hex wrench shape. The different tip features on the wrench can be used to engage with both a mechanical fastener and a weight. The wrench may also include a handle contoured to fit within the hand of a golfer. The golf club wrench can be provided in a kit containing weights and mechanical fasteners having engagement features that mate with one or more of the tip features on the wrench.