EP0773047B1 - Golf training device - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a golf training device, with a base part lying on the floor, which for Target is directed and one via an intermediate element in the Angle attached to it, also lying on the floor Guide rod on which a tensionable bearing element a barrier in the form of a resilient rod can be attached.

Such a golf training device is already state of the art known (US Pat. No. 4,699,384 or EP 0 255 846 B1). At this known construction is the guide rod as an arc segment formed, both on the base part and on the guide rod is arranged with screws secured sleeves are. Although this device works satisfactorily, Appropriate tools are always available to help the individual Elements of this golf training device in the functional Position. This known device also serves mainly to improve the golf swing by that a cooperating with the club blade of a golf club spatial guideway is present.

Another state of the art is a training device, at which on a base part has a spherical curve is mounted on which the club blade of a golf club must be passed to get the functional swing perform (U.S. Patent 2,807,472). This arrangement is very complicated built up and accordingly expensive. More golf training devices use a frame-like frame (US-PS 2,813,721), use light barriers (US Pat. No. 3,776,555) Marking Rods (U.S. Patent 3,942,807, U.S. Patent 4,322,084) or use a cross element on which can be moved in parallel Bars are arranged (US-PS 4,023,811).

The prior art on which the invention is based is one Construction with a resilient running parallel to the floor Rod (US-A-5 013 044)

These known devices are either complex, complicated to handle or difficult to transport.

In contrast, there is the object of the present invention therein, a golf training device of the aforementioned Type in such a way that it is easy to use increased scope and good transportation results.

This object is achieved with the features in the characterizing Parts of claim 1 solved. This gives the advantage of a simply constructed training device, which without any additional tools from a folded, easily transportable condition in the working position is transferable, this working position as a result the special design of the individual elements, a large number of functions to improve the functional position of the golfer to ensure. The golf training device according to the invention can be used from putting to wide tee.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the bearing element in parallel and with at least one larger and at least a smaller angle to the base part on the guide rod be lockable. This results in a further area of application, especially to improve the golf swing at the wide tee, from the outset so-called "slice" - or Avoid "hook" discounts.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the one with the rod connectable area of the bearing element is designed as a sleeve be, the sleeve over a profiled intermediate region connected to a bearing journal mounted in the bearing element is. Here, the bearing element can be one of the profiled Have recess which can be pushed through between the area and which have Locks for the various angular positions of the rod is provided for the base part. The golfer thus only needs the intermediate area opposite the Bearing element to adjust to the desired position of the to ensure wide tee-controlling spring bar.

In this respect, this results with regard to the design of the bearing element a simple construction, as two areas the guide rod reach around and the bearing element on the opposite side of the area Side one can be acted upon by the bearing journal has elastic stop. Simply by swiveling the sleeve can the bearing element functionally reliable on the guide rod Fasten in the desired position.

To the guide rod correctly at right angles to the base part Positioning in the working position can in a further embodiment the invention, the intermediate element comprising the base part Have housing, which with a cutout for Passage of the guide rod is provided. This cutout can be equal to or greater than 90 °; the section is larger than 90 °, there is an adjusting element on the corresponding boundary wall used, with the help of which it is possible to be very precise to achieve the 90 ° position of the guide rod.

The housing can be used to further facilitate this working position have two locking lugs opposite one another, behind which the guide rod latches.

To the golf training device according to the invention further functions assign, at least one longitudinally displaceable on the base part Holding part for storing at least one orientation rod for the functional position of a golfer be arranged.

Preferably two identically designed holding parts are used, which run vertically and diagonally on the face Openings for the storage of an orientation bar are provided. This allows the correct ball positioning, the correct response and the avoidance of so-called Reach "slice" blows. Furthermore, it is with the help of this Orientation poles possible that the golfer takes the right swing level.

To improve orientation and for precise adjustment of the individual elements according to the size of the golfer or the golfer can use the base part and the guide rod each be provided with markings.

There is also the possibility that the intermediate element and / or the bearing element and end elements on the end faces of the base part and the guide rod aligned with the target Marking arrows are provided.

In addition, with regard to the golf training device according to the invention a simple construction in terms of cost, since that Intermediate element, the bearing element and the holding parts each Plastic.

Fig. 1

eine Draufsicht auf die auf dem Boden aufliegende erfindungsgemäße Golftrainingsvorrichtung in Arbeitsposition;

Fig. 2

die Golftrainingsvorrichtung nach Fig. 1 in zusammengeklappter, transportierbarer Lage in Draufsicht;

Fig. 3

eine Darstellung des Lagerelements in Draufsicht, teils geschnitten, in Arbeitsposition;

Fig. 4

eine Draufsicht auf das Lagerelement in eingeschwenkter Position im Schnitt;

Fig. 5

eine Seitenansicht des Lagerelements nach Fig. 4;

Fig. 6

eine Draufsicht auf das Zwischenelement in aufgeklappter Position im Schnitt;

Fig. 7

eine Seitenansicht des Zwischenelements nach Fig. 6;

Fig. 8a bis i

verschiedene Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der erfindungsgemäßen Golftrainingsvorrichtung.

The invention is described below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing. The drawing shows:

Fig. 1

a plan view of the golf training device according to the invention lying on the floor in the working position;

Fig. 2

the golf training device of Figure 1 in a folded, transportable position in plan view.

Fig. 3

a representation of the bearing element in plan view, partially cut, in the working position;

Fig. 4

a plan view of the bearing element in the pivoted position in section;

Fig. 5

a side view of the bearing element of FIG. 4;

Fig. 6

a plan view of the intermediate element in the opened position in section;

Fig. 7

a side view of the intermediate element of FIG. 6;

8a to i

Different possible uses of the golf training device according to the invention.

The golf training device according to the invention is shown in FIG. 1 essentially from a target hole, not shown directed, on the ground base part 1 in shape a rod and an intermediate element 3 at an angle attached to it, also on the floor guide rod 2. There is a tensionable bearing element on this guide rod 4 arranged, in which a lockable at different angles, protruding diagonally upwards, barrier bounding the swing curve of a golf club is attachable in the form of a resilient rod 5.

From Fig. 1 it can be seen that the guide rod 2 is straight is formed and on the intermediate element 3 exactly in the right Angle α positioned to the base part 1 in its working position becomes.

On the base part 1 there are two longitudinally movable holding parts 21 and 22, which are identical and each have an opening 40 and 41 vertically and obliquely on the end face. The end faces of the base part 1 and the guide rod 2 can each be provided with a terminating element 55 or 55 '. Markings are on the base part 1 and / or the guide rod 2 50, 51 and 52 arranged.

From Fig. 1 it can also be seen that the intermediate element 3, the bearing element 4 and the end elements 55 and 55 'each with a targeting arrow 60, 61, 62, 63 are provided.

Fig. 2 shows the golf training device according to the invention in folded form: As can be seen, the guide rod is 2 in the intermediate element 3 in the direction of arrow I over the dashed Position rotated to the end position in which they are parallel to the base part 1. The closing element 55 of the guide rod 2 has a recess and accordingly rests on the Base part 1. The bearing element 4 is in the relaxed Position and is compared to the position of FIG. 1 by 180 ° turned. A sleeve 6 of the bearing element receiving the rod 5 4 was rotated to a position in which it was also parallel to the base part 1. In this, shown in Fig. 2 The golf training device according to the invention can thus position can be transported in a simple and space-saving manner.

In Fig. 3, the bearing element 4 is in the working position analogous to that Position shown in Fig. 1: As can be seen, one with the Rod 5 connectable area of the bearing element 4 as a sleeve 6 educated. This sleeve 6 is over a profiled intermediate area 7 with a bearing journal mounted in the bearing element 4 8 connected, which is rotatably mounted in the bearing element 4.

The bearing element 4 has a recess 9, which of the profiled intermediate area 7 is penetrated. This recess 9 runs approximately 90 °. It is shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 with detents 10, 10 'or 10' '.

These catches work with the profiled intermediate area 7 together: The marking 10 holds over the profiled Intermediate element 7 and the sleeve 6, the rod 5 exactly in the right Angle to the guide rod 2 according to Fig. 1; lies accordingly this rod 5 exactly parallel to the base part 1.

The mark 10 'defines an angle greater than 90 ° with respect the rod 5, the marking 10 '' defines an angle smaller than 90 ° with respect to the rod 5. It is therefore possible this rod 5 according to the desired course of a swing To position the golf club exactly (see Fig. 8g and h).

4 further shows that the bearing element 4 over two areas 11 and 12 engages around and on the guide rod 2 the side opposite the areas 11 and 12 one of the bearing pin 8 can be acted upon by an elastic stop 13 having. The bearing element 4 and the bearing pin 8 exist preferably made of plastic; the elastic stop 13 can Rubber.

The bearing pin 8 is designed so that it is profiled on the Intermediate area 7 opposite one eccentric zone 14 for the application of the elastic stop 13 is provided. This elastic stop 13 has 3 and 4 on a corresponding guide curve 33.

4 and 5, the sleeve 6 is with the intermediate element 7 at rest. Here the bearing pin 8 acts with its outer circumference not the elastic stop 13 or the guide curve 33.

If the sleeve 6 with the profiled intermediate region 7 in the Pivoted clockwise according to arrow II into the position according to FIG. 3, so acts on the eccentric zone 14 of the journal 8 the corresponding curve 33 of the elastic stop 13, whereby this is pressed against the guide rod 2. Since that Bearing element over the two areas 11 and 12 on the rod 2 attached, results in the position of FIG. 3 on the eccentric zone 14 and the elastic stop 13 a flawless and secure mounting of the bearing element 4 on the guide rod 2nd

So no tools are required to the bearing element 4 from its rest position according to FIGS. 4 and 5 into the working position 3 to move. In this position an opening 26 of the sleeve 6, the rod 5 are inserted, which is exactly parallel to the base part 1 when the profiled Intermediate area 7 cooperates with the locking device 10, 10 ', 10' '.

The bearing element 4 has in the upper region with respect to the recess 9 a stop 27, so that the sleeve 6th with the profiled intermediate element 7 and thus the rod 5th can only be swung out to this area.

6 and 7 show the intermediate element 3, which is the base part 1 connects to the guide rod 2. As can be seen, this shows Intermediate element 3 comprises a housing 15 encompassing the base part on which has a cutout 16 for the passage of the guide rod 2 is provided. This section 16 is the same or greater than 90 °, with a boundary wall 17 parallel to the base part 1 runs. This boundary wall 17 is used for planting the guide rod 2 in the folded position Fig. 2.

Furthermore, the cutout 16 is through another boundary wall 18 limited, which are exactly 90 ° to the boundary wall 17 can. Alternatively there is the possibility that this boundary wall 18 a larger angle than 90 ° to the boundary wall 17 and in this boundary wall 18 an adjusting element 19 is used. This adjusting element 19 makes it possible to in each golf training device of the invention Art exactly the right-angled position of the guide rod 2 to the To effect base part 1.

7 shows that the housing 15 of the intermediate element 3 in the 90 ° position of the guide rod 2 two opposite one another Has locking lugs 20 and 20 '. Therefore, the Guide rod 2 in the intermediate element 3 in the position shown in FIG. 1 rotated, both locking lugs 20 and 20 'snap behind the Guide rod 2 and hold it exactly in the 90 ° position Regarding the base part 1. In this area is also the Wall of the cutout 16 rounded to the circumference of the guide rods 2 to act on.

The guide rod 2 is mounted in a journal 25, which pivotable within the housing 15 of the intermediate element 3 is arranged. The intermediate element 3 and the bearing pin 25 are made of plastic, making them light and cost-saving producible.

As stated at the beginning, it is with the help of the invention Golf training device possible, a number of training options to ensure for the golfer: 8a to i show different possible applications the device according to the invention.

Fig. 8a shows the basic position, i.e. so-called "basic alignment": The base part 1 shows with its markings 55 to the goal the guide rod 2 is at right angles to it. The resilient Rod 5 lies over the bearing element 4 on the guide rod 2 attached, also on the floor and pointing to the target position. Since the rod 5 and the base part 1 point towards the target, can now the golfer the exact Take position.

8b shows the functionally correct ball position: the base part 1 and the guide rod 2 with the resilient rod 5 itself in the position according to FIG. 8a. In the holding part 22 is one Orientation rod 30 inserted exactly to the golf ball 35 shows. Now the golfer can Exactly the right position with regard to the orientation rod 30 take, which on the one hand is properly aligned with the goal and on the other hand based on the exact ball position is. This ensures perfect ball positioning. It gives the player an exact idea a where the ball 35 are in the correct response position should.

8c shows the so-called "right knee restriction": the base part 1 and the guide rod 2 and the rod 5 are in the Starting position according to Fig. 8a. It is now in the holding part 22 an orientation rod 31 protruding obliquely through the opening 40 led and stuck in the ground. This rod 31 takes thus the position according to Fig. 8e.

Now the golfer stands so close to the orientation pole 31 that his knee touches this rod, so it results an intensive contact, which then intensifies, if the golfer makes a wrong swing when swinging back makes.

So the golfer stands so close to the sloping tower Orientation rod 31 that the knee and hip at this can touch a wrong swinging movement in the backswing. Of the the resulting contact is advantageously so intense that after a short period of time a troubleshooting he follows.

8d shows the position of the so-called "Eliminate Sliding": Here an orientation rod 32 is used, which is to the left of Player pushed through the opening 40 of the holding part 22 and in the floor is stuck. This orientation rod 32 takes thus the identical position according to Fig. 8e.

It is necessary for a modern and very efficient golf swing that the player during the entire swing movement its in the starting position, i.e. Responsiveness taken vertical axis neither too far in backswing nor in backswing after leaving the pages. This error can be resolved very quickly and remove it permanently by keeping the orientation rod 32 close positioned on the body on the side of the body facing the target is. Now if the golfer's hip or knee during moves too far to the target, these touch the Orientation rod 32. Again there is a contact, which clearly indicates this misconduct to the player.

8f shows a combination of the arrangements according to FIGS. 8c and d represents: As can be seen, there is an orientation rod 31 and 32 stretched into the holding parts 21 and 22 and protrudes analogously to that 8e at an angle from the floor. The player is between these two orientation rods 31 and 32 and notices immediately if there are errors in the tee (in which Phase whatever).

8g and 8h, the rod 5 lies at an angle β to the guide rod 2 or to the floor. Under this sloping Stange you put the golf ball 35 and try to use it to beat normal swing. If the player is now using his Golf club coming to the ball from outside the finish line hits he first the spring rod 5. This meeting will not only felt, but also perceived acoustically. This is the Players will be able to hit this error the next time simple way to avoid properly.

During Fig. 8f on the importance of the correct swing level incoming and Fig. 8g and h a wrong over the resilient rod 5 Correct player's stroke, Fig. 8i shows the possibility the golf training device according to the invention also at Put to use: Here is about the bearing element 4 and Sleeve 6, the resilient rod 5 tight and parallel to the base part 1st pushed. The width B should be such that for very short putts of the golf clubs as straight back and straight as possible swinging forward.

The width B corresponds approximately to the putter head width, as a result the resilient rod 5 and the base part 1 a short Putt can be performed very correctly. Leaves the putter head 38 the straight ideal line, it either hits left or right on the base part 1 or on the resilient rod 5.

For longer putts you raise the rod 5 a little. Then you put the golf ball 35 under the bar and putt. Any deviation of a smooth, weak putt curve this in turn immediately captured by the golfer's eyes. This reliably creates a feeling of how good or bad is the movement sequence when putting.

In addition to the positions shown in FIGS. 8a to i, there is also the possibility of correction with regard to "low hands": at least one of the orientation bars 31 and 32 is in oblique position, so that the end is in the response position just above the golf player's hands. It now depends on the hands of the golfer do not touch this rod while swinging.

The two holding parts 21 and 22 are not only used for holding of orientation rods 31 and 32 in different positions, but can also have continuous recesses 23 and 23 '. These recesses 23 and 23 'are used in the transport position 2, the orientation rods 31 and 32 in parallel to secure to base part 1. So that is the whole Golf training device in a collapsed form, reliable transportable.

The golf training device according to the invention is simply constructed, easy to transport and very cost-effective. It leaves easily move from rest to work position without tools move and enables error correction in a simple manner with a large number of golf strokes, starting from short putt until wide tee.

Claims (13)

1. Golf training device having a base portion (1) which, when the golf training device is in use, rests on the ground and is directed towards a target,

   having a straight guide rod (2) that also rests on the ground when the golf training device is in use and which is fastened to the base portion at an angle thereto by way of an intermediate element (3),

   on which guide rod (2) there is arranged a clampable bearing element (4) to which a barrier in the form of a spring-loaded rod (5) is attachable,

   it being possible to position the guide rod at a right angle to the base portion by way of the intermediate element (3),

   the bearing element having a region that is arranged to be connected to the rod, which region can be locked on the guide rod at various angles relative to the base portion,
   characterised in that

   the region of the bearing element that is arranged to be connected to the rod is in the form of a sleeve and is connected by way of a shaped intermediate region (7) to a bearing journal (8) mounted in the bearing element (4),

   the bearing element (4) has a recess (9) through which the shaped intermediate region (7) is arranged to pass, which recess is provided with locking elements (10, 10', 10'') for the various angles of the rod (5) relative to the base portion (1), the bearing element (4) engages around the guide rod (2) by way of two regions (11, 12) and on the side opposite the region (11, 12) has a resilient stop (13) that is arranged to be acted upon by the bearing journal (8),

   the intermediate element (3) has a housing (15) that surrounds the base portion (1) and which is provided with a cut-away portion (16) for the guide rod (2) to pass through, and

   the cut-away portion (16) is equal to or greater than 90°, one delimiting wall (17) extending parallel to the base portion (1).
2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that on its side opposite the shaped intermediate region (7) the bearing journal (8) is provided with an eccentric zone (14) for acting upon the resilient stop (13).
3. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that in the case of a relatively large cut-away portion an adjusting element (19) for the 90° position of the guide rod (2) is arranged in the other delimiting wall (18).
4. Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterised in that in the 90° position of the guide rod (2) the housing (15) has two locking noses (20, 20') lying opposite one another.
5. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that there is arranged on the base portion (1) at least one longitudinally displaceable holding portion (21, 22) for mounting at least one orienting rod (30, 31, 32) for the correct stance of a golfer.
6. Device according to claim 5, characterised in that two identically formed holding portions (21, 22) are arranged on the base portion (1), each of which has one perpendicular opening and one opening inclined at an angle to the front end (40, 41) for mounting an orienting rod (30, 31, 32).
7. Device according to claim 6, characterised in that the holding portions (21, 22) have recesses (23, 23') extending parallel to the base portion (1) for receiving the orienting rods in the folded-away state of the golf training device.
8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the base portion (1) and/or the guide rod (2) is/are provided with markings (50, 51, 52).
9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the intermediate element (3) and/or the bearing element (4) is provided with marking arrows (60, 61) direted towards the target.
10. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the front face of each of the base portion (1) and the guide rod (2) is provided with an end element (55, 55').
11. Device according to claim 10, characterised in that each end element (55, 55') has a marking arrow (62, 63) directed towards the target.
12. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the intermediate element (3), the bearing element (4) and the holding portions (21, 22) are each made of a plastics material.
13. Device according to claim 12, characterised in that the resilient stop (13) is made of rubber.

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