Golf Putting Cup with Spike Holder for Stable Practice
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers lack an effective practice accessory for putting that securely holds a target cup in place on various surfaces, making it difficult to consistently practice and verify if the ball is inside the cup.
Innovation Solution
A putting cup system comprising a target cup with a window for visibility and a cup holder with a spike and clip mechanism that allows the cup to be securely attached to a practice surface, ensuring the cup remains stationary during practice.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a target cup is used for putting practice, then golfers can practice their putting skills, but the cup is difficult to hold securely in place on various surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the target cup with a cup holder assembly that includes a spike and clip mechanism. The cup holder is attached to the cup, creating a unified device that can be securely planted in various surfaces while maintaining the cup's function for putting practice.
Solution Approach 2:
The cup holder acts as an intermediary component between the cup and the practice surface. It features a spike that penetrates the surface and a clip that secures the cup, mediating the connection between these elements to provide stable positioning.
2Loss of information
If the cup is made visible for verification, then golfers can verify ball position, but the cup structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a window or transparent section in the cup structure that allows visibility of the interior. This enables golfers to verify whether the ball has entered the cup without adding complex electronic or mechanical verification systems.
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AI summary
The putting cup comprises a target cup and a cup holder. The putting cup be a practice accessory for the sport of golfing. A spike located on the cup holder may be pressed into a practice surface. The target cup may be clipped to the cup holder. A golf ball may be putted into the target cup and the target cup may be held in position by the cup holder. As a non-limiting example, the practice surface may be a level surface into which the spike of a clip may be planted, such as a lawn.