Modular and Adaptive Golf Club Heads for Enhanced Performance and Customization
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation golf club head system that leverages additive manufacturing, computer-aided design, and advanced materials to provide unparalleled customization, adaptability, and performance enhancement for golfers of all levels.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed additive manufacturing techniques for golf club heads, but it had limitations in terms of customization, adaptability, and performance. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing modular and adaptive designs, self-healing materials, and real-time feedback systems, enabling golfers to optimize their performance and gain a competitive edge.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a modular body with interchangeable lattice structures, each optimized for specific golf swing characteristics. A computer-aided design module selects and integrates the lattice structures based on a golfer's swing profile. The golf club head can be fabricated using additive manufacturing, allowing for rapid prototyping and production. Additionally, the lattice structure can be infused with shape-memory alloys for self-healing properties. The golf club head may also feature an integrated sensor array for detecting golf swing metrics, providing real-time feedback and personalized coaching recommendations to the golfer. The modular design enables quick release and attachment of different lattice structures, allowing golfers to easily switch between various golf club types or preferences.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the introduction of modular and adaptive designs, self-healing materials, and real-time feedback systems, which provide a paradigm shift in golf club head technology. The inventive step is the combination of these features, which enables unparalleled customization, adaptability, and performance enhancement for golfers.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include varying lattice structure geometries, materials, and infill patterns to optimize performance for different golf swing styles. Additional variations may incorporate advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms to further enhance the golf club head's adaptability and performance.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the golf industry, targeting professional and amateur golfers seeking to improve their performance. The modular and adaptive design enables a new business model, where golfers can purchase and upgrade individual lattice structures, increasing the product's lifespan and reducing waste. The technology can also be licensed to golf club manufacturers, providing a new revenue stream.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B53/04 |
| B | B23 | B23K26/342 |
| B | B33 | B33Y40/20 |
| B | B33 | B33Y80/00 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/047 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0412 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0466 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0487 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/08 |
| A | A63 | A63B2053/0491 |
| A | A63 | A63B2209/00 |
| B | B22 | B22F10/00 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,848 |
|---|---|
| Title | Systems and methods for additive manufacturing of a golf club |
| Assignee(s) | Cobra Golf Incorporated |