Advanced Golf Club Head with Adaptive Center of Gravity Adjustment
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A golf club head with improved vertical center of gravity adjustment, enabling fine-tuning, dynamic adjustment, and self-balancing through innovative mechanisms and AI-driven technology, resulting in enhanced performance and consistency for golfers.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Golf club head with vertical center of gravity adjustment', introduced a significant innovation in golf club design. However, it had limitations in terms of precision, flexibility, and adaptability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced mechanisms and technologies that allow for finer adjustments, real-time adaptation, and self-balancing, thereby providing golfers with a more efficient and effective way to optimize their game.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced golf club head features a micro-adjustment mechanism, enabling fine-tuning of the center of gravity by 0.1 mm increments. Additionally, the club head incorporates a dynamically adjustable center of gravity system, utilizing an electric motor controlled by a microprocessor that analyzes the golfer's swing data in real-time. Furthermore, the club head includes a self-balancing system, comprising a set of movable weights, a sensor for detecting the club head's orientation, and a control unit that adjusts the weights to maintain a consistent center of gravity during the swing. The club head also features an AI-driven center of gravity adjustment mechanism, which predicts and adapts to the golfer's swing patterns, ensuring optimal launch conditions for each shot.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a series of innovative features that significantly improve upon the original patent. The micro-adjustment mechanism, dynamic adjustment system, self-balancing system, and AI-driven technology provide a level of precision, adaptability, and automation that is new and non-obvious in the field of golf club design.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the micro-adjustment mechanism, such as using piezoelectric materials or nanotechnology. The dynamic adjustment system could be modified to incorporate different types of sensors or motors. The self-balancing system could be adapted to use different types of weights or control units. The AI-driven technology could be integrated with other sensors or data sources, such as GPS or weather data, to further enhance its predictive capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced golf club head with adaptive center of gravity adjustment has significant commercial potential in the golf industry, particularly among professional and serious amateur golfers. The technology could be integrated into high-end golf clubs, providing a competitive edge for manufacturers and a performance advantage for golfers. Additionally, the AI-driven technology could be licensed to other sports equipment manufacturers, expanding the market potential beyond golf.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B53/06 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0466 |
| A | A63 | A63B60/00 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/045 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0408 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0412 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0433 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0437 |
| A | A63 | A63B53/0458 |
| A | A63 | A63B2053/0491 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,852 |
|---|---|
| Title | Golf club head with vertical center of gravity adjustment |
| Assignee(s) | TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC. |