Putter Hosel Adjustment via Internal Nesting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf club putters lack a well-disguised or hidden hosel adjustment system that allows for changing the appearance or orientation of the hosel axis with respect to the putter head's center of gravity.
Innovation Solution
A removable hosel system for golf putters, where the hosel is trapped between two body portions of the putter head and secured using a mechanical fastener, allowing for reversible fixation and adjustment of the hosel's position without visible seams or alterations in the putter's appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a hosel adjustment system is incorporated into the putter head, then the adaptability and customization options are improved, but the visual appearance and sleekness of the putter deteriorate due to visible seams or alterations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the hosel adjustment mechanism from the visible exterior of the putter head by placing it within internal cavities. The hosel can be removed and replaced through hidden access points, allowing adjustment capability while maintaining a clean, seamless external appearance. This resolves the contradiction by separating the functional adjustment system from the aesthetic exterior surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where the hosel is positioned within cavities formed in the putter head body portions. The hosel adjustment mechanism is nested inside the putter head structure, concealed from external view, yet remains fully functional. This nesting approach allows the putter to maintain its sleek appearance while incorporating adjustable hosel capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If the hosel is made removable and adjustable, then the ease of operation and customization are improved, but the structural integrity and reliability of the putter head deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the putter head into multiple body portions with internal cavities that accommodate the removable hosel. This segmentation allows the hosel to be independently removed and replaced while the surrounding putter head structure remains intact and structurally sound. The segmented design enables ease of hosel replacement without compromising the overall structural integrity of the putter head.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary cavity structures within the putter head that mediate between the removable hosel and the main body. These cavities serve as intermediate spaces that allow the hosel to be removed and reinstalled while maintaining structural continuity and integrity of the putter head. The intermediary cavities enable easy hosel replacement without creating weak points in the overall structure.
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AI summary
A putter head comprising a removable and replaceable hosel is disclosed herein. In particular, the putter comprises a first body portion with a plurality of protrusions, a second body portion with a plurality of cavities sized to receive the protrusions, a hosel with an engagement portion that is trapped within one of the cavities by a protrusion, and a mechanical fastener to removably fix each of these pieces together. The fastener preferably extends through a bore on the heel side of the putter head and into a threaded bore within one of the protrusions. In an alternative embodiment, the putter head has a single body portion, which receives the engagement portion of a hosel in a heel side cavity, and which is affixed to the hosel via a fastener that extends through a front surface of the body portion.