Triangular Putting Trainer with Adjustable Obstacles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current golf putting training devices lack a convenient, pocket-sized solution suitable for smooth surfaces that effectively provide feedback on proper putting technique, often requiring extensive setup or additional equipment.
Innovation Solution
A pocket-sized putting trainer with a triangular body and adjustable obstacles that travel in a preferred direction when struck squarely by a golf club, deviating at undesired angles when struck off-center, allowing for precise practice on smooth surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional golf putting training devices are used, then comprehensive putting practice can be achieved, but the devices are bulky and require extensive setup
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential training function from complex traditional devices by using a simple triangular object with obstacles that can be placed on any smooth surface, eliminating the need for bulky equipment and extensive setup while maintaining effective putting practice capability
Solution Approach 2:
The triangular putting trainer is designed to be universally applicable on any smooth surface (floor, table, countertop) and provides multiple training functions through different obstacle configurations, making it both portable and versatile without requiring specialized equipment
2Ease of operation
If pocket-sized putting trainer is used, then portability is improved, but feedback precision on putting technique may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the triangular object's movement direction and distance provide immediate visual feedback to the golfer about putting accuracy - square contacts send the object straight while off-center contacts cause deviation, enabling precise technique assessment in a compact format
Solution Approach 2:
The triangular object features localized obstacles at specific positions that create distinct feedback patterns for different contact points, allowing precise feedback on putting technique despite the compact size of the device
Data Source
AI summary
A putting trainer, as described herein, is used for practicing golfing with a golf club with a head. The putting trainer is for use on a generally smooth putting surface. The putting trainer has a body and at least one obstacle.