Rotating Golf Tee Assembly with Vacuum Stabilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
The growing market for golf-related entertainment lacks innovative games that can engage both golf aficionados and novices, despite the success of formats like TopGolf International.
Innovation Solution
The development of rotating golf tee devices, which include a central base, a motor, radially extending arms, and golf tees at the end of each arm, allowing for simultaneous rotation of multiple golf tees at varying speeds, along with an optional vacuum system for stabilizing golf balls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple golf tees are rotated simultaneously at varying speeds, then the entertainment value and challenge for users is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the rotation system into multiple independent arms, each capable of rotating at different speeds and directions. This segmentation allows multiple golf tees to be rotated simultaneously with varying speeds, creating the entertainment challenge while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamic rotation control where each arm can operate at different speeds and directions based on user selection. This dynamic capability transforms a static tee into an interactive target, enhancing entertainment value by requiring users to track and hit moving targets at varying velocities
2Reliability
If the vacuum pump and tubes are added to stabilize golf balls, then the reliability of ball placement is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum pump system uses pneumatic pressure to create a stable connection between the golf ball and the tee. By applying negative pressure through tubes connected to each tee, the system reliably holds the ball in place during rotation, improving placement stability through a well-established physical principle
Solution Approach 2:
The vacuum tubes act as intermediaries between the vacuum pump and the golf balls. This intermediary system distributes the vacuum force evenly across multiple tees, enabling reliable ball stabilization without requiring direct mechanical connection to each ball, thus managing complexity through distributed pneumatic coupling
3Ease of operation
If the motor rotates arms at two or more speeds with user selection, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The motor system is designed to operate at multiple discrete speed levels that can be selected by the user. By changing the rotational speed parameter according to user choice, the system provides operational flexibility and ease of use while managing complexity through predefined speed settings rather than continuous variable control
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The rotating golf tee devices provide a fun and challenging experience for users by rotating multiple golf tees, allowing users to practice their swing on moving targets, thereby enhancing entertainment value and accessibility for a broader audience.
Implementation Method 1
The vacuum pump and series of tubes are configured to deliver a suction force to each golf tee, to assist in stabilizing a golf ball on the tee as the plurality of arms rotate
Data Source
AI summary
Rotating golf tee devices are disclosed. The devices include a central base configured to be positioned on a ground surface. In addition, the devices include a motor that is connected to and located above the central base that rotates an axis perpendicular to the ground surface. The devices further include a plurality of arms extending from and connected, directly or indirectly, to the motor. The devices include a golf tee connected to the distal end of each of the plurality of arms, with the motor being configured to simultaneously rotate the plurality of arms and each connected golf tee.