Polypropylene Chip Strap With Distance Markings for Easy Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Golfers face challenges with training aids for the short game that are cumbersome, difficult to store, ineffective in providing accurate distance feedback, and may damage the grass or fade in sunlight.

Innovation Solution

A lightweight, durable chip strap made of polypropylene webbing with clearly visible distance markings and grommets for secure placement, designed for easy storage and use in various environments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional training aids such as ropes or nylon webbing are used, then distance marking functionality is provided, but the aids become heavy and difficult to store

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedistance markingVSAvoidweight

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The training aid is divided into multiple lightweight sections connected by connectors. Each section contains specific distance markings, and the modular design allows the user to only carry the sections needed for practice, reducing overall weight while maintaining measurement functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses flexible measuring tapes or thin film materials with printed distance markings instead of heavy ropes or webbing. These thin, flexible materials provide accurate distance measurement while being lightweight and easy to roll up for storage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Measurement precision

If traditional training aids are used, then distance feedback is provided, but they fade in sunlight and damage grass

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedistance feedbackVSAvoidgrass damage and fading

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of using physical markers that directly contact the grass, the patent uses visual projections or overhead displays that copy the distance measurement information. This eliminates grass damage while providing clear distance feedback.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces mechanical physical markers with electronic or optical systems that project distance information. This substitution eliminates wear and fading issues while providing durable, consistent distance feedback.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Measurement precision

If traditional training aids are used, then distance marking is provided, but they are cumbersome and difficult to store

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedistance markingVSAvoidstorage ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The measuring components are designed to nest within each other or collapse into a compact form. The distance markings are integrated into a telescoping or rollable structure that fits into a small carrying case or golf bag compartment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The training aid uses dynamic, collapsible structures that expand when in use and compress for storage. Flexible measuring tapes can be rolled into tight spirals, and adjustable components can be folded or detached to minimize storage space.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250332497A1Chip strap

Publication Date: 2025.10.30 BELOWIPP LLC

AI summary

An apparatus implements a chip strap. The apparatus includes a strap. The apparatus further includes a set of target markings on the strap corresponding to a set of distances. The apparatus further includes a set of grommets inserted into the strap.