Putter Grip Accessory With Index-Finger Guide for Straight Swings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf putter accessories do not provide an effective means for a golfer to maintain a straight swing, as they lack a dedicated gripping surface for the index finger.
Innovation Solution
A golf putter grip accessory with a protruding grip body and clamping assembly that removably attaches to the shaft, featuring an ergonomically contoured outer surface for the index finger to assist in maintaining a straight grip and a clamping mechanism for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a golf putter accessory is designed without a dedicated gripping surface for the index finger, then the device structure remains simple, but the golfer cannot maintain a straight swing effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory is divided into distinct functional segments: a grip body portion for finger placement, a clamping assembly for attachment, and a positioning mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently without unnecessary complexity, resolving the contradiction between operational effectiveness and structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The accessory acts as an intermediary device between the golfer's hand and the putter shaft, providing a dedicated gripping surface that mediates the connection. This intermediary structure enables the index finger to properly control the putter orientation without requiring complex modifications to the putter itself.
2Reliability
If a dedicated gripping surface is added to the putter accessory, then control and consistency improve, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gripping surface is localized to the specific area where the index finger needs to contact the putter shaft. By concentrating the functional features only where needed rather than making the entire accessory complex, the design achieves reliable swing consistency without unnecessary structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping assembly incorporates a movable or adjustable component that allows the gripping surface to adapt to different hand sizes and grip styles. This dynamic element provides consistent performance across different users without requiring multiple specialized components, maintaining simplicity while ensuring reliability.
3Ease of operation
If the gripping surface is ergonomically contoured, then user comfort and grip stability improve, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ergonomic contouring is achieved by optimizing specific geometric parameters of the gripping surface, such as curvature radius, surface area, and height. By adjusting these parameters within practical manufacturing ranges, the design achieves superior grip stability without requiring complex multi-step manufacturing processes or specialized materials.
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AI summary
A golf putter grip accessory includes a protruding grip body and a clamping assembly. The grip body includes an inner surface designed to face a golf putter grip when the golf putter grip accessory is removably attached to a golf putter, and an outer surface that is ergonomically contoured to provide a gripping surface for an extended index finger of a user to assist a user in holding the golf putter straight. The clamping assembly is attached to the grip body and designed to releasably attach the golf putter grip accessory to the golf putter.