Modular Golf Grip With Threaded Ferrule And Sleeve
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing grips for shock imparting implements, such as golf clubs, lack flexibility and customization options for varying conditions and user preferences, failing to provide a firm grasp, adequate torque resistance, and effective shock absorption.
Innovation Solution
A changeable grip design comprising a body with a threaded inner surface, a ferrule element with a threaded outer surface, and a sleeve, allowing for modular components like weights and vibration dampeners, enabling users to customize the grip for specific applications by adjusting the weight, feel, and material combinations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional fixed grip design is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the adaptability and customization options are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The grip is divided into multiple separable components including a grip body, ferrule element, and sleeve that can be independently selected and assembled. This segmentation enables users to customize the grip by mixing and matching different components while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The grip system employs universal threading interfaces and standardized connection mechanisms that allow the same basic components to be used across different grip configurations and applications. This multi-functionality approach enables adaptability without requiring completely different structures for each customization scenario.
2Reliability
If a single grip design is used for all conditions, then the device complexity is low, but the ability to provide firm grasp and torque resistance under varying conditions is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
Different components of the grip system are designed with specific local properties optimized for particular functions. For example, the sleeve provides external gripping surface with specific friction characteristics, while the ferrule element provides structural support and threading. This local optimization ensures reliable performance under varying conditions without requiring complete redesign of the entire grip.
Solution Approach 2:
The grip system combines different materials with complementary properties - such as rubber or synthetic materials for the grip body providing shock absorption and friction, metal ferrule elements providing structural strength and threading, and various sleeve materials providing enhanced gripping surfaces. This composite approach delivers reliable grip security through material properties rather than complex mechanical structures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If modular components are added for customization, then the adaptability increases, but the manufacturing complexity and assembly steps increase
Solution Approach 1:
The modular components are pre-configured with standardized threading interfaces and connection features during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation of connection interfaces simplifies the final assembly process, allowing users to easily assemble customized grip configurations without requiring complex assembly procedures or specialized tools.
Data Source
AI summary
A changeable grip 20 for a shock imparting implement grip has a body 22, ferrule element 24, and a sleeve 26. The body 22 and sleeve 26 portions of the grip are threadably connected to the ferrule element 24 which is attached to the shaft 14 of a shock imparting implement.