Three-Magnet Golf Glove Closure and Detachable Ball Marker
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golf gloves often have ineffective closure systems that wear out over time and can collect dirt, while ball markers are small and easy to misplace, posing challenges for golfers.
Innovation Solution
A golf glove with a magnetic closure system incorporating three magnets, where two magnets secure the glove to the hand and a third magnet forms a detachable ball marker that can be attached to the glove or ferromagnetic surfaces, enhancing the magnetic enclosure's attractiveness and providing easy access to the ball marker.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hook and loop fastener is used for glove closure, then the closure is easy to use and adjustable, but it wears out over time and collects dirt reducing effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical hook and loop fastening system with a magnetic closure system. Magnets are embedded in the flap and corresponding positions on the glove body, creating a closure mechanism that operates through magnetic attraction rather than mechanical interlocking. This substitution eliminates wear and tear associated with mechanical fasteners while maintaining ease of operation, as the magnetic closure automatically engages when the flap is positioned over the hand.
2Ease of operation
If ball markers are made small and flat for easy carrying, then they are portable, but they are easy to misplace
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the ball marker with the glove by integrating a magnet into the ball marker itself and positioning it to interact with the magnetic closure system. The ball marker is merged with the flap structure, so that when the flap is closed, the ball marker is securely held in place by magnetic attraction. This merging ensures the ball marker remains with the glove and cannot be misplaced, while still maintaining its small, portable form factor.
3Reliability
If a magnetic closure system is used, then the closure is durable and secure, but the device complexity increases with multiple magnets
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by strategically positioning magnets only at specific locations where closure is needed - typically at the edges of the flap and corresponding positions on the glove body. This localized placement of magnetic elements provides effective closure durability without requiring magnets throughout the entire structure. The selective distribution of magnetic components minimizes overall device complexity while maintaining reliable closure functionality.
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 magnetic closure system ensures a secure and durable fit for the glove, while the detachable ball marker is easily accessible and can be secured to various metallic surfaces, addressing the issues of glove closure durability and ball marker usability.
Implementation Method 1
A first magnet is secured to the flap, and a second magnet is secured to the back side of the hand-receiving portion. The first and second magnets may be magnetically secured to each other to secure the flap to the back side of the hand-receiving portion, thereby securing the glove to the golfer's hand.
Implementation Method 2
a magnetic ball marker that can be attached to and detached from the glove
Implementation Method 3
a ball marker holder configured to magnetically secure the ball marker to an outer surface of the ball marker holder
Data Source
AI summary
A magnetic golf glove with a ball marker is provided. The glove includes at least three magnets. Two of the magnets form a magnetic closure that secures the glove to the user's hand and wrist. The third magnet forms at least part of the ball marker. The third magnet may be secured to the first magnet to secure the ball marker to the glove for easy access. The ball marker may be detached from the glove for use in marking a location of the user's golf ball. The ball marker may also be secured to any ferromagnetic surface of the glove or any other object.