Adaptive Golf Club Head Systems with Intelligent Support Members
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept relates to next-generation golf club heads featuring adaptive, intelligent support members that dynamically adjust to environmental conditions, golfer preferences, and swing dynamics to optimize club head performance.
Background and Problem Solved
Traditional golf club head designs are limited by their fixed, static structures, which fail to account for the complexities of individual golf swings and environmental factors. The original patent addressed this issue by introducing improved support structures, but the new inventive concept takes this a step further by integrating advanced materials, machine learning algorithms, and real-time feedback to create truly adaptive golf club heads.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept encompasses a range of innovative features, including adaptive support members made from shape-memory alloys, machine learning-based optimization of support member configurations, integrated piezoelectric sensors for real-time feedback, and modular, 3D-printed support member modules. These features enable the golf club head to dynamically adjust to environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity, as well as to the individual golfer's swing characteristics, including speed, angle, and style.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in golf club head design by integrating advanced materials, machine learning algorithms, and real-time feedback to create adaptive, intelligent support members. This represents a significant departure from the fixed, static structures of traditional golf club heads and the original patent's improved support structures.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of other advanced materials, such as carbon fiber or graphene, or the integration of additional sensors, such as GPS or accelerometer sensors. Variations of the concept could also include the development of adaptive support members for other golf club components, such as shafts or grips.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the golf industry, with potential applications in high-end golf clubs, golf training systems, and virtual reality-based golf simulations. The target market includes professional and amateur golfers seeking to improve their game, as well as golf manufacturers and retailers looking to differentiate their products and stay ahead of the competition.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B53/0487 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0408 |
| B | B22 | B22F10/14 |
| B | B22 | B22F10/80 |
| B | B33 | B33Y10/00 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0412 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,851 |
|---|---|
| Title | Support structures for golf club heads and methods of manufacturing improved support structures |
| Assignee(s) | Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. |