TW201107012A - Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts - Google Patents

Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts Download PDF

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TW201107012A
TW201107012A TW099124341A TW99124341A TW201107012A TW 201107012 A TW201107012 A TW 201107012A TW 099124341 A TW099124341 A TW 099124341A TW 99124341 A TW99124341 A TW 99124341A TW 201107012 A TW201107012 A TW 201107012A
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James S Thomas
Gregory A Trees
Vincent J Contini
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Scott Allen Harris
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Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so they may be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft orientation with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include a shaft adapter and a head adapter. The shaft adapter may have an exterior surface extending along a first axis and a bore having a cross-sectional shape along a second axis configured to attach to a shaft member. The second end of the shaft adapter may have a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon or a cross-sectional shape defined by splines. The head adapter has a first end and a second end along a first axis and a bore having either a shape of a regular polygon or a cross-sectional shape defined by splines along a second axis that is shaped to receive the second end of the shaft adapter in a plurality of orientations.

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201107012 六、發明說明: 【相關申請案】 本申請案是美國專利申請案號碼12/366,484,申請曰為 2009年2月5日之部分繼續申請案,其全文在此以參考方式 併入。 I:發明戶斤屬之技術領域:! 發明領域 本發明概有關於一種高爾夫球杆及高爾夫球杆頭部。 更詳言之,本發明的概念是有關於一種高爾夫球杆,具有 於該高爾夫球杆頭部與柄部之間的可鬆釋連接件及頭部/柄 部位置調整特徵,以可輕易更換柄部與頭部且可輕易變更 頭部/柄部定位特性。除此之外,本發明的特徵於結構和功 能上是類似於如揭露於Gary G. Tavares等人於2007年7月6 曰申請之美國專利申請案號11/774,513之發明案的特徵,該 案全文以參考方式併入本案。 t先前技斗标!1 發明背景 高爾夫是受各種不同的球手所喜愛一不同性別及年齡 層極為懸殊及/或技術水平之球手。高爾夫在運動世界中些 微獨特,在於如此相異群組的球手可在高爾夫賽事中一起 打球,甚至是互相競賽(如使用障礙記分、不同發球台、 以團隊型式等),且仍享受高爾夫聯誼或競賽。此等因素, 加上電視上之高爾夫節目(例如,高爾夫球赛、高爾夫新聞、 高爾夫歷史,及/或其它高爾夫節目)之增加易獲得性及已知 3 5: 201107012 n爾夫明星之崛起,至少部份地已使近年來於美國及世界 的高爾夫普及性增加。 所有技術水平的高爾夫球手尋求改善其表現、降低高 爾夫球a分及達到下—個表現’’水平,,的方法。所有型式的高 爾夫》又備的製造商已反應此等需求,且近年來,業者已見 6登在局爾夫設備上劇烈之改變及改良。舉例來說,目前可 利用廣泛的不同高爾夫球模型,將球設計成補足特定揮球 速度及/或其他球手特性或表現,例如n球設計可飛 的更遠及/或更直,-些球設計成可提供更高或更平的軌 線;-些球設計成可更加旋轉、控制及/或感覺(特別是在 果嶺附近);—些球設計成可更快速或更慢揮球速度;等 等。在市場上許許多多的揮球及/或技術輔助器亦為可行, 以期望幫助降低其高爾夫球記分。 作為在打球時使高爾夫球運動的唯一工具,高爾夫球 杆亦為近年來許多技術研究與發展之主題。舉例來說,近 年來市場上於推杆之設計、高爾夫球杆頭部設計、柄部, 及握部已見到戲烈之改變及改良。除此之外,其它技術進 步於使高爾夫球杆之各種不同元件及/或特性及高爾夫球之 特性與特定使用者之揮球特徵或特性(例如,高爾夫配杆技 術、球發射角測量技術、球旋轉速率等)更佳吻合之努力為 之。 ”、 考慮到最近之進步,有各式各樣不同之高爾夫球杆植 件可供高爾夫球手利用。例如,球杆頭部可由廣泛不同的 製造商以各種不同的模型生產。再者,個別之球杆頭部模 201107012 種變化,諸如,於杆面傾角、躺角、偏置特徵' 特丨生等之變化(例如,左曲球杆 φ H^ ^ Μ 1右曲球杆頭部、 中生配重球杆頭部等”除此之外,球杆頭部可與,例如, 不同製造商;具有不同剛性、彈點、折返點,或盆它 2折特性等;以不同材料製造等之各種不同柄部組合:於 柄部與球杆頭部之可獲得的變化間,具有實際上數百種不 同之球杆頭部/柄部組合可供高爾夫球手利用。 球杆分析師及高爾夫職業球師可以—適於其揮球特性 及需求^高爾夫球杆頭部/柄部之組合而幫助高爾夫球手配 杆但疋’傳統上’高爾夫球杆頭部係使用接合劑或黏著 劑水久地安裳於柄部。因此’為能使高爾夫球手測試各種 不同之頭部/柄部組合’高爾夫分析師或職業球師需攜帶廣 泛選擇之水久性安裝之高爾夫球杆頭部/柄部之組合(此佔 相當量之貯存空間及存貨成本),或高爾夫分析師或職業球 師於此配杆程序持續時需為消費者建造新球杆(此花費大量 之時門及存^成本)。與此等傳統選擇有關之缺點於配杆期 間促成限制高爾夫球手可獲得之選擇,及/或顯著增加一期 間之費用及時間。 【發^明内容:】 概要 下列係呈現本發明各特點之一般概要,以提供本發明 及其各種不同特徵之基本瞭解。此概要並非意欲以任何方 式限制本發明範圍’而係簡單地提供以下更詳細之說明之 一般概要及内容。 201107012 於以—可鬆釋方式使高爾夫球杆 ”柄π連接之系統及方法,如此球杆頭部及柄部可輕 易更換及此㈣㈣於雜料讀(及其擊球面)之 2又及/或位置可輕易改變。根據本發明的實例之高爾夫球 杆頭部/柄部連接總成可包含一柄部接頭,其有一外表面, 正多邊形的橫剖面形狀或—以鍵齒所界定之非圓形 W面形狀。該柄部接頭進一步包括一内穿孔,其是沿斑 2表面的軸線偏離之-軸線設置。該柄部接頭是構㈣ =於一柄部構件。根據本發明的一些實例該柄部接頭亦 疋構形以_地及可鬆釋地銜接—頭部接頭。 :『部接頭包含一穿孔,其具有一正多邊形的形狀或 A d目對於該頭部接頭的外表面之偏離軸線的鍵齒所界 ^之非圓形橫剖面形狀。該頭部接頭的形狀是可以數個不 °方位納置該柄部接頭。例如’該頭部接頭的穿孔可 定之橫剖面形狀,其中該等鍵齒可適以與該柄 4接頭的外表面上之該箄镞告 該羊鍵齒配合,以防止繞該軸線旋 。於其他實施例中,本發明包括—高爾夫球杆,具有一 2碩部’其具有一杆頸區是可如上述以數個不同方位納 Μ碩部接頭。再於其他實施例中,該頭部接頭可盘 2部的杆頸區-體成型(成為單件式構造)。於另外實施 ,違頭部接頭可經由該高爾夫球杆頭部底部内的一空 間沿與該杆頸區相同軸線,插置於該杆頸區内,且進一= u-螺桿或其他已知技術鎖固^位。於 二 该向爾夫球杆進一步包括-柄部構件’其中該柄部接 6 201107012 該柄部構件—體成型(成為單件式構造)。 本發明的進一步特點θ 法。根據一例示方法,將:&quot;、·且裝高爾夫球杆之方 轴線的-第一端及—第=柄讀件附接於具有沿一第一 是插置好一第一/―知之柄部接頭,其中該柄部構件 勺… 線設置之一穿孔中。該方法可進-步 中,其中而插置於-頭部接頭的-穿孔 山其中4頭補料m軸線之—第—端及 =狀的正多邊形之橫剖 二端。或者置一第 剖面形狀,其形狀是可,置有以鍵齒所界定之橫 亦可以鍵齒界定。、·内置3亥柄傾頭的第二端,其外部 «本發明的特定實施例之其他方法可進一步包括將 :二:=Γ—球杆頭部的杆頸區内。於選擇的實施 該杆頸區内。進-步方法 、方位插置於 頭移除且將該柄部接頭的第部接頭自該頭部接 杆頭部的杆頸區内。 不同方位重新插置於該球 本發明的進一步特點是有 賣、製造或利用高爾夫球杆的多::方式行銷、販 結合,用™-柄部二與指示說明書 I接碩、握把、頭部接頭 £ 7 201107012 等之間選擇-或更多個構件 一 該柄部及/或頭部接頭可_^=”夫球杆。此外, 銜接構件的抽向方向呈一肖戶杆項部杆頸或球杆頭部 杆頭部作角度或位置之調整二,:=該柄部相對於該球 據本發明的實施例,亦可提 目士於其擊球面)。根 :及 _ — 圖式簡單說明 本發明及其某些優點之更完整瞭解可參考考量附圖之 下列砰細說明而獲得,其中: 圖疋概‘”、員不根據本發明實施例的例示高爾夫球 之則視圖; 圖是根據本發明一些實施例的柄部接頭 剖透視圖; κ 第3圖疋根據本發明一些實施例銜接柄部接頭的頭部 接頭例子之橫剖透視圖; 第4圖;%根據本發明一實施例具有柄部接頭及頭部接 頭的高爾夫球杆例子之分解圖; 第5 Α及5Β圖疋顯示根據本發明一實施例柄部接頭例子 相對於球杆頭部之旋轉,及第5C及5D圖是顯示根據本發明 實施例柄部接頭例子與頭部接頭例子相對於球杆頭部之 旋轉; 第6圖是顯示包含根據本發明一實施例有關於柄部接 頭相對於球杆頭部的調整之例示資訊表; 8 201107012 ^第7圖是根據本發明另一結構實例的柄部接頭例子之 橫剖透視圖; 第圖疋根據本發明另一結構實例銜接柄部接頭的頭 部接頭例子之橫剖透視圖; 第圖疋根據本發明另一結構實例具有柄部接頭及頭 部接頭的高爾夫球杆例子之分解圖; 第1OA及1 〇B ®疋顯示根據本發明―實施例柄部接頭例 子相對於球杆碩部之旋轉,及第⑽及應圖是顯示根據本 發明另—實施㈣.柄部接頭與例示頭部接頭相對於球 杆頭部之旋轉; 第11A及11B圖丨顯示根據本發明替代例的柄部接頭例 子與頭部接頭例子之連接; 第12A圖是顯示根據本發明另一結構實例的柄部接頭/ 頭。卩接頭總成之橫剖透視圖; 第卿是根據如第12A圖所示的實例,具有柄部接頭 及頭α卩接頭的面爾夫球杆例子之分解圖; 第Μ圖是顯示根據本發明再一實例的柄部接頭/ 接頭總成之橫剖透視圖;及 具有柄部 第13 Β圖是根據如第13 Α圖所示的結構實例 接頭及頭部接頭的高爾夫球杆例子之分解圖。 讀者被告知附圖無需依比例繪製。 C實方方式j 詳細說明 參考 於下列依據本發明之各種不同例示結構之戈明 «JF- 9 201107012 形成其一部份之附圖,且其中,係以舉例說明顯示依據本 發明之各種不同之例示連接總成、高爾夫球杆頭部,及高 爾夫球杆結構。除此之外,需瞭解的是,其它特別配置之 令件及結構可被使用,且結構性及功能性之變更可於未脫 離本發明範圍而為之。再者,,,頂,,、,,底”、,,前,,、,,背&quot;、&quot; 後、&quot;側·’、”底側”、”上面”等用辭可用於此說明書來描述本 發明之各種不同例示特徵及元件,然此等用辭於此係以方 便方式使用’例如’以圖式所示之例示方向及/或典型使用 ^方向為基準。說明書中無需闡釋為需要-特別之三維或 空間位向之結構以落於本發明範圍内。 —般而言’如上所述,本發明的概念是有關於用以將 高爾夫球㈣部以可鬆釋的^連接絲m统及方 法y吏得高爾夫球杆頭部與柄部可相互輕易地更換及/或重 新疋位。以下更詳細說明本發明的特定實例。讀者需瞭解 這些特定實例的提出僅用以舉例說明本發明的實例,而不 應為做為限制本發明。 A·特定實施例之實例 工·例示高爾夫結構 一古第1圖係概略顯示依據本發明之至少一些實施例之例 W爾夫球杆100。例示球杆刚包含—球杆頭㈣2、一可 鬆釋球杆頭部/柄部連接线1G4,其將該球杆頭㈣2連接 至一柄部構件1G6(其將於τ更詳細說明)連接,及—與該柄 部構件106銜接之握持構件⑽。雖然,於第〗圖中是顯示一 開球木杆型式之高爾夫球杆頭部1()2,本發明之觀點可應用 201107012 於任何型式之球杆頭部,包含 鐵杆型式之古猫土+ _ 彳如.球道木球杆頭部; 如,〇-鐵戋1鐵至栌杆碩。P(具任何所欲之杆面傾角,例 鐵#鐵至_);木杆或 球杆頭部;推杆頭部等大之複a式商爾夫 及使用般自_㈣ 頭料如此項技藝所知 自適田材科,以適當構造, 擇性變更(若需要,例如, 、田万式“,選 球杆頭部/柄料接轉。、㈣#Wx適應可鬆釋 本發明柄部連接系統104之各個部件可於未脫離 之—二任何所欲或適合之材料製造。例如,各個部件 之或夕者可以金屬材料製诰,’人油 广構造之咖叫諸:: = =高:夫: 2 鋼、不錄鋼等’選擇性陽極化加工之 夕本 右要的$,該連接系統1G4的各個部件之一。戈 夕者可以剛性聚合物材 ^ 傳統上已知且估用於高爾夫球杆產業 之聚合物材料。各個部件於未脫離本發 明可以相同或不同材料製造。於—特別實 部件是以一且有緙陽托儿 系寻 兮莖邱放之勒紹合金材料所製成。 ^。可以如傳統上金屬加工及/或聚合物製造技蔽中已 知及使用之適當方式來製造。 衣 任何所欲材料亦可用於該柄部構件106,包括技藝中已 使用之適田材料,諸如鋼、石墨、聚合物、複合材料、 此等材料之組合等。選擇性地,若需要或所欲,該柄部可 被艾更(例如’於尺寸、形狀等)以配合該等可鬆釋球杆頭部 /柄部連接部件1G4。該握持構件⑽可以任何所欲方式與該 201107012 柄P106銜接’包含以此項技藝已知及使用之任何適當方式 (例如’經由接合劑或黏著劑,經由機械連接件等)。任㈣ 欲之材料可用於該握持構件⑽,包含此項技藝已知且使用 L田材料,諸如’橡膠、聚合物材料、軟木、具有嵌置 於内的4體或其它織物元件之椽勝或聚合物材料'布或織 物,▼材等。選擇性地,若要的話,該握持構件或任何 適备把手構件)可使用—可鬆料接件,如,可鬆釋連接件 1〇4(其/列子將於下更詳細說明)與該柄部U)6可鬆釋地連接。 灶將根據本發明的一些實施例之於高爾夫球杆頭部及 柄部間之該可鬆釋連接件⑽結合第2至6圖更詳細說明。 2·例示柄部接頭 第2圖疋根據本發明—實施例的柄部接頭搬例子之橫 剖透視圖。該柄部接頭2〇2可以上述—或多種適當材料所製 成’且可包含的材料係不同於高爾夫球杆其他部分所包含 之材料。譬如’該柄部接頭2〇2可包含或包括橡膠或其他可 壓縮材料’其可增加表面張力及/或減少該柄部接頭202,該 柄P構件106,及/或該頭部接頭(3〇2,以下說明)間之移 動。於其他實施例中,橡膠及/或其他材料可使用以於擊球 期間增加吸震性及/或減㈣音。於另外其他實施例中,該 柄部接頭202可由重量輕的金屬、金屬合金,或聚合材料(例 如剛性聚合材料)所構成。 如第2圖所示,柄部接頭2〇2具有一第一端2〇4及一第二 端206 ’其中該第一端2〇4是與該第二端施沿相同轴線 观。該柄部接頭202進-步包括一沿一第二軸線212之穿孔 12 201107012 210,其構形成可附接於在第二軸線212上之一柄部構件 106。因此,該柄部接頭2〇2的圓柱外部是以一軸線方向(沿 軸線208)自該第一端2〇4延伸至該第二端2〇6,而供該柄部 構件106納置之該圓柱穿孔21〇是以不同軸線方向(軸線 212)延伸。熟於此技藝者在檢閱此揭露將可輕易瞭解到可 使用各種不同的結構元件及/或方法之組合來實施柄部接頭 202的二軸線2〇8,212。於該第一軸線208與該第二軸線212 之間的角度差於未脫離本發明可為任何角度,例如至少〇 25 度、至少0.5度、至少1度、至少2度、至少2 5度、至少*度, 或甚至至少8度。 於第2圖所示之實施财,t亥穿孔21〇具有圓形橫剖面 形狀,例如可納置一傳統形狀的圓形柄部。然而,若要的 話,該穿孔210的橫剖面形狀可為具有任何數目側邊之多 邊形,例如12個或更少側邊、10個或更少側邊、8個或更少 側邊、6個或更少側邊,或甚至4個或更少側邊。該穿孔之⑺ 的橫剖面形狀可構形成具有適以抑制該柄部構件1〇6相對 於該柄部接頭202旋轉之大小及形狀。如此可因該柄部接頭 的穿孔210具有與該柄部構件106相同的一般多邊形而得。 此外於其他實施例中,該穿孔210僅一部分與該柄部構件 106銜接或配合,然而此配合亦可防止該柄部接頭2〇2於該 柄部構件106中旋轉。於根據本發明的某些更特定例示結構 中,該柄部構件106的一部分將具有方形或矩形橫剖面,且 該柄部接頭202的穿孔210將包含一多邊形開口(例如具有 4,6,8,12或16個側邊)以納置柄部構件。或者,若要的話, 13 »5 201107012 該柄部接頭202可與該柄部構件⑽永久銜接,例如使用接 。d或黏著劑、使用;^合技術(諸如炼接、鋼焊或軟焊)等, 尤其是於該穿孔21G與該柄部構件刚具有圓形橫剖面之例 示結構。 於某些實施例中’至少該穿孔210及/或該柄部構件1〇6 其者可具有與另一者不同數量的,,侧邊,,或凸部,然而,各 種不同結構的橫剖面形狀仍可使該柄部構件i 〇 6緊固插設 於該柄部接頭的穿孔21G中而不會使該柄部構件廳自由旋 轉於該穿孔21〇中。於其中一實施财,該穿孔21〇或該柄 部構件106其中-者的”側邊,,之數目是另一者的側邊數目之 倍數。其他此等旋轉抑制結構及目&amp;置亦可在未脫離本發明 下使用。譬如,該柄部接頭2〇2及/或該柄部構件1〇6之其一 者或兩者可包含機械結冑,例如裝有彈簣之銷體或其他延 :申進入開口、凹槽或脊部内之延伸結構(例如類似液壓 管附接至油壓供應連接元件)。掣爪機構及其他配合於開 口、凹槽或脊部内之物性(及選擇性靜態的)@定結構亦 可在未脫離本發明使用作為一可鬆釋的旋轉抑制連接。 簡單地見於第4圖(其將詳細討論於下),該柄部接頭 2〇2是構形以固定附接於該柄部構件1〇6。該例示柄部接頭 202可為中空且尺寸是可納置一高爾夫球杆柄部的一自由 端部,例如柄部構件106。再於其他實施例中,該例示柄部 接頭202的尺寸是可被納置於—高爾夫球杆柄部的自由端 處之一中空部内,例如柄部構件1〇6。熟於此技藝者將輕易 瞭解到該柄部接頭202不需要一定為中空且可以任何適當 201107012 方法及機構固定附接於一高爾夫球杆,譬如包含,例如藉 由接合劑或黏著劑;藉由熔接、銅焊或軟焊或其他熔合技 術;藉由機械連接器;藉由摩擦配合等。於某些實施例中, =亥柄部接頭202對一柄部構件1〇6之連接可為可鬆釋的,以 容許柄部可輕易且快迷地變換。而於其他實施例中,該柄 邛接頭202可一體形成或是永久固定於該柄部構件1 %。進 一步如第2及4圖所示,該柄部接頭2〇2的外表面可為一等多 邊形的橫剖面形狀。舉例來說,該橫剖面形狀可為具有16 個或更少側邊、12個或更少側邊、1〇個或更少側邊、8個或 更少側邊、6個或更少側邊,或甚請或更少側邊之多邊 ,。於其他實施例t,該柄部接頭的外表面之橫剖面形狀 可為圓形。该柄部接頭的外表面之橫剖面形狀是構形成具 有的尺寸及形狀是適以配合於該頭部接頭内(說明於下) 且抑制該柄部接·2相對於該頭部接卿2旋轉。 ” ·一,I战枘。卩接頭202、該柄部構件106及/ =頭部接頭(討論於下)之外側可於轴向方向上呈尖錐, 二::構件的直徑是沿軸向方向增加或減少。此特徵可助 頭邻技柄P接頭2 G 2 k易地配合於該頭部接頭内且滑出該 =接頭外’及/或避免需要在製造程序中維持極嚴密的公 3 ·例示頭部接頭 第;丁連接系統104可進一步包含—頭部接頭302。見於 f圖,該頭部接襲2具有一第—端304及-第二端^ 圖所見,該第一端3〇4是沪盥#篦 疋與6亥第二端306相同之軸線(途 J5 yrr. S- 201107012 中未顯示)。該頭部接頭302進一步包括一沿一第二軸線312 之穿孔310,其構形以納置該柄部接頭2〇2於該第二軸線312 上(在該柄部接頭202納置柄部構件1〇6之後)。因此,該頭 部接頭302的外部可自該第一端3〇4以一軸向方向延伸至該 第一端306,而納置該柄部接頭2〇2之該穿孔31〇是以一不同 的軸向方向(軸線312)延伸。熟於此技藝者將輕易瞭解到 檢閱此揭示,可具有各種不同之結構元件及/或方法的組 合,以用來實施該二軸線之頭部接頭3〇2,而未脫離本發明 的範圍。§亥第一軸線(圖中未顯示)與該第二軸線3丨2之間 的角度差於未脫離本發明可為任何角度,例如至少〇 25度、 至少0.5度、至少1度、至少2度、至少25度、至少4度或 甚至至少8度。 如第3及4圖所見,該頭部接頭3〇2的穿孔31〇具有一等 多邊形的橫剖面形狀。舉例來說,該橫剖面形狀可為具有 12個或更少側邊、1〇個或更少側邊、8個或更少側邊、6個 或更少側邊,或甚至4個或更少側邊之多邊形。該穿孔31〇 的榼剖面形狀是構形成具有適以抑制該柄部接頭202相對 於。亥頭4接頭3 02旋轉之尺寸及形狀。如上所述,如此可因 該頭部接頭的穿孔310具有與該柄部接頭2〇2的外表面相同 的般多邊形而得。此外於其他實施例中,該穿孔3丨〇僅一 部分與該柄部接頭2〇2銜接或配合’然而此配合亦可防止該 柄部接頭202於該頭部接頭302中旋轉。於根據本發明的某 些更特定例示結構中,該柄部接頭2〇2將具有方形或矩形橫 剖面,且該頭部接頭3〇2的穿孔31〇將包含一多邊形開口(例 201107012 如具有4,8,12或16個側邊)以納置該柄部接頭2〇2。 因此,該穿孔310及/或該柄部接頭202的外表面至少一 者可具有與另一者不同數量的,,側邊,,或凸部,然而,此等各 種不同、·Ό構的検剖面形狀仍可使該柄部接頭2〇2固定插設 於。亥頭。卩接頭的穿孔3丨〇中而不容許該柄部接頭2⑽自由旋 轉於該穿孔310中。於其中一實施例中,該穿孔31〇或該柄 部接頭202其中-者的,,側邊,,之數目是另一者的側邊數目之 倍數β再於其他實施例中,該頭部接頭302的穿孔310可具 有一圓形橫剖面形狀’即成形以納置具有外表面亦有圓形 橫剖面形狀之一柄部接頭2〇2。其他此等旋轉抑制結構及配 置亦可在未脫離本發明下使用。舉例來說,該頭部接頭3〇2 或該柄部接頭202之其—者或兩者可包含機械結構,例如裝 有彈簧之銷體或其他延伸進入開口、凹槽或脊部内之延伸 結構(例如,類似液壓管附接至油壓供應連接元件)。掣爪 ,構及其他配合於開口、凹槽或脊部内之物性(及隨意靜 態的)固定結構亦可在未脫離本發明下使用作為一可鬆釋 的旋轉抑制連接。 如第3圖所示,該柄部接頭2〇2可構形成完全配合於該 頭部接頭302中。而於其他實施例中,柄部接獅2將延伸 少於該頭部接卿2總軸長的娜,且亦可延伸少於該頭部 接頭3.02總軸長的35%、25%,或甚至15%。此特徵可助於保 持整體連接系統相對較短、較緊密,且較輕量。或者,若 要的話,該柄部接頭2〇2的一部分可保留於該頭部接頭3〇2 外側(且可選擇地,該柄部接頭2〇2於該頭部接頭外側之外 201107012 形可與β亥柄部接頭202安置於該頭部接頭中的外形不同)。 如以下相對於第6圖所討論,可利用該柄部接頭2〇2的構形 及其相對於球杆頭部本體之配置來調整該高爾夫球杆頭部 102的擊球面之各種不同位置及/或角度(例如躺角杆面傾 角、面角等)。 於其他實施例中,例示頭部接頭3〇2的尺寸可為可納置 於一中空部中,例如該柄部接頭2〇2的穿孔21〇,如上述有 關某些實施例所述,其中該柄部構件1〇6是配合於該柄部接 頭202中。進一步地,於其他實施例中,該頭部接頭302可 一體成型於或是永久固定於一球杆頭部4〇2,例如以杆頸 404來納置。 B.組裝方法 第4圖顯示根據本發明特定實施例的例示高爾夫球杆 400之分解透視圖。該高爾夫球杆400的分解圖亦顯現出可 用來建構根據本發明特定方面的高爾夫球杆之幾個方法之 一者。根據一例示方法,該柄部構件106附接於具有沿一第 一軸線208的第一端2〇4及第二端206之該柄部接頭2〇2,其 中該柄部構件1 〇 6插置於沿一第二軸線212 (軸線212是顯示 於第2圖)延伸之一穿孔210中。該柄部構件106可永久固定 於該柄部接頭202 (例如藉由接合劑或黏著劑,藉由熔合技 術(如炫接、銅焊或軟焊)等),或是這些部件1〇6及2〇2可 為可鬆釋地相互連接。該方法可進一步包括將該柄部接頭 2〇2的第二端2〇6插置於一頭部接頭3〇2的一穿孔31〇中其 中該頭部接頭302包括沿一第一軸線308之一第—端3〇4及 201107012 一第二端306且其中該穿孔310具有一沿—第二軸線312之 等多邊形的橫剖面形狀,其形狀是可以數個不同方位納置 該柄部接頭202的第二端206。該方法可進一步包括將該頭 部接頭302插置於一球杆頭部402的一杆頸區4〇4内(該杆頸 區404可具有一多邊形的内開口,其形狀是可納置該頭部接 頭302的外表面)。於選用實施例中,該頭部接頭3〇2插置於 該杆頸區404内可選自數個不同的方位,譬如’以下有關於 第5A-5D圖及第6圖所討論者。據此,進一步方法可包含: 將該柄部接頭202自該頭部接頭302移除及將該柄部接頭 202的第二端206以不同方位再插置於該頭部接頭3〇2的穿 孔3 1 〇内,及/或將该頭部接頭3 〇2自該球杆頭部4〇2的杆頸區 4〇4移除及將該頭部接頭3〇2以不同方位再插置於該球杆頭 部402的杆頸區404内。 . 該例示杆頸區4 04可包括一内腔室或穿孔用以納置該 頭部接頭302 ^該穿孔可於製造該高爾夫球杆頭部4〇2時機 械加工於該高爾夫球杆頭部4〇2内。於一實施例中,該杆頸 區404是藉由鑽孔或鑿孔方式形成於高爾夫球杆頭部4〇2的 邛刀。如此,该杆頸區404至少一部分的外周邊包含與該 π爾夫球杆頭部402相同的材質。該柄部構件1〇6可以任何 所欲方式固定於該球杆頭部4〇2 (經由該柄部接頭2〇2及該 須。Ρ接頭302 ),包含此技藝中已知及使用的可鬆釋連接系 s如°又置於该柄部構件1 上之螺帽可銜接設置於該 杆碩上之螺紋部。如另一實例,一螺栓可延伸通過設置於 μ球杆頭部内之一開口(例如於球杆頭部底部内),其銜接 201107012 設置於該柄部構件106的底部内之一螺紋部、該柄部接頭 202,及/或該頭部接頭302。亦可使用其他可鬆釋連接系統, 如美國專利第6,890,269號案(Bruce D. Burrows )及美國公 告專利申請第2004/0018886號案(Bruce D. Burrows )所述 者,而未偏離本發明。此等專利各別被全部併入以供參考 之用。該連接系統亦可以任何如下所述的方式可鬆釋地銜 接。 C.調整該頭部接頭與該柄部接頭 由於該柄部接頭202内的穿孔210之軸線是與該柄部接 頭202的外表面之轴線偏離,且由於該頭部接頭302内的穿 孔之軸線是與其外表面之軸線偏離,因此這些接頭任一個 相對於該球杆頭部402之旋轉將改變該柄部構件106相對於 該球杆頭部的擊球面之位置。第5 A - 5 D圖分別顯示根據本發 明各種不同實施例中一高爾夫球杆的一部分之頂視圖,在 此該柄部接頭202與頭部接頭302兩者可放置於與球杆頭部 402相關之幾個旋轉方位之其一者。具體而言,參見第5A 圖,柄部構件106是固持於柄部接頭202中。如圖所見,柄 部接頭202具有八邊形之外形,其與具有八邊形内周邊穿孔 以納置該柄部接頭202之該頭部接頭302銜接及配合。如上 所討論,該柄部接頭202及該頭部接頭302不需要為相同形 狀,而僅需要在幾個相互有關及/或與該球杆頭部402相關的 旋轉方位之其中一者上相互配合,例如,如下所述者。 第5A-5D圖之例示柄部接頭202包含記號502且該例示 頭部接頭302包含記號504。柄部接頭202上的記號502表示 20 201107012 該柄部接頭202相對於該頭部接頭3〇2,以及該球杆頭部術 之旋轉位置。頭部接頭3G2上的記號504表示該頭部接頭3〇2 與該球抒頭部4〇2以及該柄部接頭⑽相關之旋轉位置。該 等記號5G2,5G4的優點是讓使用者可更能記錄該球杆頭部/ 柄部方位及/或在相對於該柄部構件旋轉—或多個構件 發生之後可使討#地_—先前位置。由於該例示柄部 接頭202及該頭部接_2兩者於此例示結構中是概為八邊 幵v因此匕們可以可鬆釋的方式銜接及固定配合之旋轉方 位具有64個。因此’以下所討論者將有關於當在一旋轉位 置範圍自1至8時該頭部接頭2〇2與該柄部接頭3()2之位置, 在此位置1是指當該等記號502,504是於第5A圖中在12點鐘 位置’ 後續位置是以順時鐘順序連續錢下去。於再進 一步貫施例中,若要的話,球杆頭部1G6可標記有記號。 根據及頭部接頭2〇2及/或該柄部接頭3〇2如何相對於該 球杆頭部H)2的”面”之定位’可變更該球杆的打擊特性。此 特點,隨著該可鬆釋連I系統刚,使球杆分析師(或其他者) 可自由且輕易地調整該柄部構件1G6相對於該球杆頭部⑽ 之各種不同角度及/或位置(例如,純躺角、杆面傾角, 及面角組合而仍使用相_柄部1〇6及/或頭部1〇2,如此 有助於使用者更輕易地決定最佳的球杆頭部/柄部組合及配 置’以適合其需要。參見第从圖,記號5〇2指示該柄部接頭 202是在位置卜而記號5_㈣頭部接糊2亦是在位置 1。如第5B圖所見’該柄部接頭2〇2 (以及該柄部i⑹已旋 轉至位置2,而該頭部接頭3〇2留在位置1。 21 201107012 將該柄部接頭202相對於該頭部接頭3〇2之重新定位可 具有的優點是可以已知因素來調整該球杆頭部/柄部方位。 例如,與該等穿孔21G,31()的偏離軸線之角度有關的資訊可 與該柄部接頭202及該頭部接頭3〇2連結。該資訊可設置於 該等接頭202,3G2,可印製、刻印或其他方式標記於該尊接 頭202,302上,單獨設置,或可以其他方式提供。 第6圖提供表_,_示有關於該柄部接頭2〇2相對於該 球杆頭部402的㈣(而該頭部接頭3〇2相對於該球杆頭部 402留在-固定位置處)之例示資訊。此資訊是有關於第3 圖所示之實施例,在此該柄部接頭2〇2及該頭部接頭3〇2兩 ,概呈八邊形。於此敎實施例中,該柄部接頭的穿孔21〇 疋自中心偏離約2度,且該頭部接頭的穿孔31〇是自中心偏 離約1度,然而該偏離角度可在〇.25至4度的範圍中,於一些 貝例中其角度疋在0.5至2度的範圍中。表6〇〇顯示自相對 於虞頭。卩接頭302以一順時鐘方向旋轉該柄部接頭2〇2整圈 的八分之一(或約45度),面角(欄6〇4)、躺肖(欄6〇6), 及杆面傾角(攔608 )之變化。如攔6〇2的第一行可見,該 柄部接頭202是設定於位置}(因此如第5A圖所示,記號5〇2 疋在12點鐘位置)。當該柄部接頭2〇2及該頭部接頭3〇2是設 疋於位置1時(如第5A圖所示),該面角及該杆面傾角不會 改鍰,然而,該躺角是位於+3度處(見第6圖的行61〇)。 然而,例如,當該柄部接頭2〇2是設定於位置2 (或以 順時鐘方向旋轉約45度)且該頭部接頭3〇2留在位置丨時, 如第5B圖所示,該面角會調整-〇·7度,該躺角改變成+2.4 22 201107012 度,且該杆面傾角增加h2度(見第6圖的行612)。如表_ 其他部分所示,該面角、躺肖及杆面傾角可藉由將該柄部 接頭202相對於該頭部接頭搬重新定位來調整至已知量。 進步地,如第5C-5D圖所示,該頭部接頭3〇2亦可以與該 柄部接頭的重新定位分開或一起調整。 於進一步實施例中,該柄部接頭2〇2及/或該頭部接頭 302的’’側部’’可包含凸部於周邊上。例如,該等構件可且有 大致圓形,然而,凸部亦可放置或是設置於該結構的周邊 上’以可產生與該等,,側部,,實質上相同的效果。當然,任何 、-、。構、形狀、延伸等具有模仿傳統側部特性者皆落在本發 :的=且包含於在此所用的”侧部,’-詞中。於根據本發 ^〜更特㈣示結構中,該内腔室的旋轉抑制結構具有 形或矩形橫剖面。於其他實施例中,該内腔室可 則形狀,使得該等,,側部,,不均等。例如,在想要 可提供良好球杆特性的方式插設時’這樣會是有用的於 爾ΖΓ,有數種可能的構形將該柄部接頭納置於該高 球杆特Γ部中,其中至少一構形提供與另一構形不同的 D·本發明的其他方面 h 一般說明 所欲ST?成可設置為任何所欲結構且/或以任何 計離本發明。具此連接總成之球杆可設 -比赛中之高爾夫球手使用(且選擇性地 高爾夫球手可自由地改變柄部、頭部,及/或其相=此 23 201107012 之位置)。如另一實例,若要的話,包含依據本發明之 釋連接件之球杆可使用作為高爾夫配杆工具,且杏啵/ 部、柄部,及定位之所欲組合已對一特定高爾夫球 時,一球杆建造者可使用已決定之資訊,然後,使用適當= :久)之安裝技術(例如,接合劑或黏著劑)生產_最終所欲 高爾夫球杆產品。該球杆/柄部連接總成之零件及程序之= 匕麦化於未偏離本發明係可行的。 /、 2.配件 如本發明的其他實例觀點,高爾夫球杆的一或多個元件 或構件及/或其連接總成可被以配件行銷、販賣或利用。其 中一實施例可包含一配件,其包括一高爾夫球杆頭部,具 有一内腔室是構形以納置一可插置之頭部接頭3〇2。於其他 實施例中’該頭部接頭3〇2可永久固定於或是形成為高爾夫 球杆頭部之-部分。另外或是或者,該配件進一步可包含 δ玄柄部接頭202及/或一柄部構件1 〇6。 配件可連結指示說明書以將該頭部構置於一高爾夫球 杆且在一或多個柄部、柄部接頭,及/或其他元件之間選擇 來架構一高爾夫球杆。於某些實施例中’指示說明書將說 明一方法,關於:將一柄部構件1〇6插置於該柄部接頭2〇2 的第一端204處之該穿孔21〇内;將該柄部接頭2〇2的第二端 206以數個不同方位的其中之—者插置於該頭部接頭3〇2的 穿孔310内;及/或將該頭部接頭3〇2插置於一球杆頭部4〇2 的杆頸區内,其中該頭部接頭3〇2可在數個不同方位上配合 於該杆頸區内。於更進一步實施例中,該配件可包含有關 24 201107012 於該球杆頭部402㈣於該球杆頭部4〇2的杆頭區内該柄部 接頭202及/或該頭部接頭3〇2的不同方位之面角、躺角及杆 面傾角之資訊。 一配件可包含一或多個柄部、柄部接頭、頭部,及/或 根據各種不同實施例之指示朗書。該粒件可包括有關 ;。亥球杆頊部相對於一特定球杆頭部的内腔室内一特定柄 部接頭及/或頭部接頭的方位之面角、㈣及杆面傾角之資 。凡热習此項技藝者將輕易瞭解該等指示說明書不需要印 刷或保留與該配件的其他構件實體上呈現,而可提供於— 電月ή) 了 »買取媒體上。如此指示說明書可留在一伺服器上, 可供使用者存取。依據某些實施例,使用者可被提供資訊, 例如連結至網路上的一位址,其包括此指示說明書,其將 落在提供指示說明書的範圍中。因此,如在此所用,提供 指示說明書並不限制於可與高爾夫球杆的實體元件一起遞 送之印刷本。 3·轴向方向改變區域 其他結構之高爾夫球杆100可使用於與上述第2至6圖有 關之連接系統104結合,以進—步增加所揭露高爾夫球杆之 效益。具有一或多個方向改變區域之例示柄部係揭露及說 明於美國專利申請第U/774,522號案,其在此全部併入以供 &gt;考進步地,上述該等柄步接頭及/或頭部接頭係與其 他可鬆釋高爾夫球杆頭部/柄部連接配置共用,例如美國專 利第6,890,269(Bruce D_ Burrows)號案及美國公告專利申請 第 2004/0018886號案(Bruce D. Burrows)所述者,其在此 25 201107012 全部併入以供參考。此外,上述本發明的各種不同方面可 用以與其他已核准、申請中及/或商 = 爾夫球杆柄部總成連接。 J氣釋门 該柄部、球杆頭部,及球杆頭部/柄部連接總成之整體 之5午夕變化係可行的而未偏離本發明。此外,所述 總成組裝方法的各種不同步驟可作變更、順序改變、合併, 及/或省略而未偏離本發明。除此之外或是或纟,若要的話, 於此結構中,該球杆頭部於該柄部上可快速且輕易地虚不 同球杆頭部更換(例如不同杆面傾角、躺角、尺寸、^牌 等之球杆頭部)’且/或該柄部於該球杆頭部上可快速且輕易 地與不同柄部更換(例如不同材質、不同軟硬度(㈣、具 不同考折點(kick point)特性等)。 E.本發明的其他特徵及實例 本發明在此所述的觀點可進一步由以下其他實例結構 來定義。以下實例結構是參考上述例示球杆結構及第i圖所 示來說明。這些結構的例示元件(以下分別討論)_起描 繪於第9圖,其是—例示高爾夫球杆_的分解透視圖(意 討論於下)。 1·例示柄部接頭 第7圖是根據本發明的此實例一例示柄部接頭7〇2之橫 剖透視圖。該例示柄部接頭7〇2類似於上述例示柄部接頭 2〇2,然而,該柄部接頭观的外表面可完全或部分以沿垂 直轴線70S延伸之鍵齒716所界定(其亦如第9圖所示)。該 柄部接頭702可如上述以-或多種適當材f製成,且可包含 26 201107012 與高爾夫球杆其他段部所包含的材料不同之材質。嬖如, • 該柄部接頭702可由-質輕金屬、金屬合金、或聚合物材料 (例如剛性聚合物材料)所構成。 柄部接頭7 0 2概呈圓柱形且具有沿相同軸線7 〇 8之一第 一端704及一第二端708。柄部接頭702進—步包括一沿一第 二軸線712之穿孔710 ’其構形以附接於該第二軸線712上之 一柄部構件106。該柄部接頭702的外部以—轴向方向(沿 軸線708)自該第一端704延伸至該第二端7〇6,而納置該柄 部構件106之該圓柱穿孔710可以一不同的軸向方向(轴線 712)延伸。根據第7-9圖所示之例示結構,該柄部接頭 的外部可進-步以凸緣m界^,其適以被該頭部接頭觀 的一開口 8丨6納置並配接(如第8圖所示)。或者,該凸緣ΜΑ - 的底面可簡單地座靠於該頭部接頭8〇2的頂面上。熟習此項 • 技藝者將理解用來執行該柄部接頭7〇2的二軸線7〇8及 可使用多種不同的結構元件及/或方法之組合。類似於上述 例示結構202,該第一軸線708與該第二軸線7丨2之間的角度 差可為任何角度而未偏離本發明,例如,至少〇 ^声、至,卜 0.5度、至少1度、至少2度、至少2.5度、至少4度,或甚至 至少8度。 於第7圖所示的結構中,該穿孔71〇具有一圓形橫剖面形 狀,以例如可納置一傳統形狀的圓形柄部。然而,若要的 話,該穿孔710的橫剖面可構形成具有可適以抑制該柄部構 件106相對於該柄部接頭702旋轉之尺寸及形狀。舉例來 說’該穿孔本身的形狀可由垂直鍵齒所界定,該等鍵齒的 27 201107012 形狀是可以部分形成鍵齒外部納置及銜接—柄部構件。如 t述相ΓΓ柄部接頭202,柄部接頭702可以多種方式構 形使传牙孔710與該柄部構件1〇6銜接或配合,且使得此 配合可防止該柄部接頭7G2於該柄部構件iG6t旋轉。於其 他結構中,該柄部接頭商與該柄部構件⑽永久銜接… 如藉由接合劑或黏著劑;藉由熔接、銅坪、軟焊或其他 炼合技術;藉由機械性連接器;藉由摩擦配合等),尤^是 於該穿孔m與該柄部構件106具有圓形橫剖面之例示: 構。熟習此項技藝者將輕易瞭解柄部接頭7〇2與柄部構件 106的結合可使用多種不同的方式。 其他旋轉抑制結構及配置亦可在未偏離本發明下使 用。例如’該柄部接頭702及/或該柄部構件1〇6其一或兩者 可包含機械結構,例如裝載有彈簧的鎖體或其他延伸進入 開口:凹槽或脊部内之延伸結構(例如,類似液壓管附接 至油壓供應連接元件)。掣爪機構及其他配合於開口、凹槽 或脊部内之物性(及選擇性靜_)固定結構亦可在未^ 離本發明下使用作為一可鬆釋的旋轉抑制連接。 ,間短地參見第9圖(將詳述於下),言玄柄部接頭7〇2是構 形以固疋附接於該柄部構件1〇6。該例示柄部接頭7们可為 中二且可具有納置一高爾夫球杆柄部的一自由端部,例如 柄部構件106之尺寸。因此’於—些例示結構中,該柄部接 頭702至一柄部構件1〇6之連接可為可鬆釋的,以容許柄部 可輕易且快速地轉換。而於其他結構中,該柄部構件可 與該柄部構件1〇6 一體成型或者是永久性固定。 28 201107012 進-步如第7及9圖所示’該柄部構件7〇2於該第二端鳩 處之外表面具有的橫剖面形狀,可以沿該柄部接頭的轴線 708之鍵齒所界定。該等鍵齒可產生沿該表面的脊部,其尺 寸是可配合及銜接於另一表面的鍵齒之一固定位置上,例 如第8圖所示該頭部接頭802的内部。該等鍵齒可由包含該 柄部接頭702的材料之表面上的脊部所構成,且可根據多種 不同已知技術加工,例如藉擠製、模製、鑄造或任何其他 熟於此項技藝者已知之機械技術。根據第7圖所示之結構 中,該等鍵齒可延伸至凸緣714。且,於所㈣彳示結構中, 凸緣714是適以座靠於該頭部接頭8〇2之頂部816上(第8圖 之頭部接聊2將料於下)。因此,軸料棚2的外表 面之橫剖面形狀是構形成具有適以配合於該頭部接頭術 内(說明於下)’且抑制該柄部接頭7G2相對於該頭部接頭 802旋轉之形狀。 根據在此所述本發明的觀點,該等鍵齒716、及9⑽ (其將進-步說明於下)可由交錯的脊部及凹槽構成,皇 為三角形、圓形、四方形或概呈梯形。該等鍵齒716 (或多、 邊橫剖面積)可沿該柄部接頭7〇2 (或該頭部接頭繼或該 杆頸區904的穿孔)的外表面之縱長的任何部位延伸,而未 偏離本發明。舉例來說,該等㈣716可延伸為該柄部接頭 7〇2的外表面之總縱長的1(M⑽%,且於—些例示結構中, 該等鍵齒716可延伸總縱長的15,或甚至總縱長的 W。。包含該等鍵齒716的外表面之部位亦可位於沿該縱 長的任何所欲位置而未偏離本發明,例如自該第二端7〇6向。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 I: The technical field of the invention: FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a golf club and a golf club head. More particularly, the concept of the present invention relates to a golf club having a releasable connector and a head/handle position adjustment feature between the golf club head and the handle for easy replacement The handle and head are easily changed for head/handle positioning characteristics. In addition, the features of the present invention are similar in structure and function as disclosed in Gary G.  The features of the invention of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/774,513, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. t previous technical standard! 1 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Golf is a golfer who is highly regarded by a variety of different golfers and who are extremely different in gender and age. Golf is unique in the sporting world, so golfers of such different groups can play together in golf tournaments, even compete with each other (such as obstacle scoring, different tees, team styles, etc.) and still enjoy golf. Friendship or competition. These factors, coupled with the increased accessibility of golf programs on television (eg, golf tournaments, golf news, golf history, and/or other golf programs) and the known 3 5: 201107012 Nv. In part, the popularity of golf in the United States and the world has increased in recent years. Golfers of all skill levels seek ways to improve their performance, reduce golf scores, and achieve next-performance levels. Manufacturers of all types of golf have responded to these needs, and in recent years, the industry has seen 6 dramatic changes and improvements in the equipment. For example, a wide variety of golf models can now be utilized to tailor the ball to a specific swing speed and/or other player characteristics or performance, such as an n-ball design that can fly farther and/or more straight, some The ball is designed to provide a higher or flatter trajectory; some balls are designed to be more rotatable, controlled and/or sensation (especially near the green); some balls are designed to swing faster or slower Speed; and so on. A number of swinging and/or technical aids are also available on the market in the hope of helping to reduce their golf scores. As the only tool for golfing while playing, golf clubs are also the subject of much research and development in recent years. For example, in recent years, the design of the putter, the design of the golf club head, the handle, and the grip have seen dramatic changes and improvements in the market. In addition, other techniques have advanced the various components and/or characteristics of the golf club and the characteristics of the golf ball with the characteristics or characteristics of the particular user (eg, golf club technology, ball launch angle measurement techniques, Ball rotation rate, etc.) is a better match. "With regard to recent advances, there are a wide variety of golf club pieces that can be used by golfers. For example, the club head can be produced by a wide variety of different models from a wide variety of manufacturers. Changes in the club head model 201107012, such as changes in loft angle, lying angle, offset characteristics, etc. (eg, left curved club φ H^ ^ Μ 1 right curved club head, In addition to the above, the club head can be different from, for example, different manufacturers; have different rigidity, bullet points, turning points, or basins, and the like, etc.; A variety of different handle combinations: between the shank and the available changes in the club head, there are actually hundreds of different club head/handle combinations available for golfers. And the golf professional golfer can help the golfer with the ball and the handle of the golf club head/handle, but the 'traditional' golf club head uses a bonding agent or adhesive. The water is long on the handle. So 'for Enable golfers to test a variety of different head/handle combinations' Golf analysts or professional golfers need to carry a wide selection of long-lasting golf club head/handle combinations (this occupies a considerable amount of storage space) And inventory costs), or golf analysts or professional golfers need to build new clubs for consumers as this process continues (this takes a lot of time and cost). The disadvantages associated with these traditional choices are The provisioning period during the tying facilitates the selection of the golfer's choice and/or significantly increases the cost and time of a period. [Brief Description:] Summary The following presents a general summary of the various features of the present invention to provide the present invention and The general understanding of the various features is not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but simply provides a general summary and content of the following more detailed description. 201107012 The golf club shank is π in a releasable manner The system and method of connection, such that the club head and the handle can be easily replaced and the (4) and (4) positions and/or positions of the miscellaneous material reading (and the ball striking surface) thereof The golf club head/handle attachment assembly according to an example of the present invention may comprise a shank joint having an outer surface, a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon or a non-circular shape defined by the key teeth. The shank joint further includes an inner perforation that is offset from the axis of the surface of the plaque 2. The shank joint is a structure (four) = a shank member. The shank according to some examples of the invention The joint is also configured to articulate with the head joint. The head joint includes a perforation having a regular polygonal shape or an off-axis of the outer surface of the head joint. The shape of the head joint is a non-circular cross-sectional shape. The shape of the head joint is such that the handle joint can be placed in a plurality of orientations. For example, the perforation of the head joint can be determined by a cross-sectional shape, wherein The key teeth may be adapted to cooperate with the sheep key on the outer surface of the shank 4 joint to prevent rotation about the axis. In other embodiments, the invention includes a golf club having a 2' portion&apos; having a neck region that is spliced in a plurality of different orientations as described above. In still other embodiments, the head joint can be formed into a neck portion of the disc 2 (in a one-piece construction). In another implementation, the contra-head joint can be inserted into the neck region via a space in the bottom of the golf club head along the same axis as the hose neck region, and further into a u-screw or other known technology. Lock the position. The second golf club further includes a shank member wherein the shank member 6 201107012 the shank member is formed (in a one-piece construction). A further feature of the invention is the θ method. According to an exemplary method, the first end of the axis of the golf club and the first handle and the first handle are attached to each other, and the first one is inserted along the first one. The shank joint, wherein the shank member scoops... the wire is placed in one of the perforations. The method can be further advanced, wherein the interdigitated mountain is inserted into the -perforated mountain, wherein the four ends of the m-axis of the m-axis and the regular cross-section of the regular cross-section are cross-sectional. Alternatively, a first cross-sectional shape may be formed, and the shape may be defined by a key defined by the key teeth. The second end of the built-in 3 shank head is externally «other methods of particular embodiments of the invention may further include: two: = Γ - the neck region of the club head. The selected implementation is in the neck region. The step-by-step method, the azimuth insertion is removed from the head and the first joint of the handle joint is from the neck region of the head of the head. Re-insertion of the ball in different orientations. A further feature of the invention is that there are many ways to sell, manufacture or utilize the golf club: the way of marketing, the combination of the seller, the use of the TM-handle 2 and the instruction manual I, the grip, the head Between the joints of £7, 201107012, etc. - or more components - the handle and / or the head joint can be _ ^ = "Football. In addition, the direction of the direction of the connecting member is a ridged rod The angle of the neck or the head of the club head is adjusted by the angle or position of the second: = the handle is relative to the ball according to the embodiment of the invention, and the eye can be raised on the face of the ball.) Root: and _ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS A more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages of the present invention can be obtained by the following detailed description of the accompanying drawings in which: FIG. Figure is a cross-sectional perspective view of a handle joint in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention; κ Figure 3 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a head joint for engaging a handle joint in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 4; An embodiment of the invention has a handle joint and a head joint An exploded view of an example of a golf club; Figures 5 and 5 show rotation of the handle joint example relative to the club head in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, and Figures 5C and 5D show handles in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The joint example and the head joint example are rotated relative to the club head; Figure 6 is a diagram showing an exemplary information sheet relating to the adjustment of the handle joint relative to the club head in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; 8 201107012 ^ Figure 7 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing an example of a shank joint according to another structural example of the present invention; Fig. 横 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing an example of a head joint of a shank joint according to another structural example of the present invention; An exploded view of an example of a golf club having a shank joint and a head joint according to another structural example of the present invention; the first OA and the first 疋B ® 疋 show an example of a handle joint according to the present invention with respect to a club head Rotation, and (10) and should be shown in accordance with the present invention - implementation (d). The handle joint and the illustrated head joint rotate relative to the club head; FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate the connection of the handle joint example and the head joint example according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 12A is a diagram showing Another structural example of the shank joint/head. A cross-sectional perspective view of the 卩 joint assembly; the clerk is an exploded view of an example of a golf club having a shank joint and a head 卩 joint according to an example as shown in Fig. 12A; A cross-sectional perspective view of a shank joint/joint assembly of still another example of the invention; and a stalk portion 13 is an exploded view of a golf club example according to the structural example joint and head joint as shown in Fig. 13 Figure. The reader is informed that the drawings need not be drawn to scale. C 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 The connection assembly, the golf club head, and the golf club structure are exemplified. In addition, it is to be understood that other specially configured components and structures can be used, and structural and functional changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the words "top,", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", " The specification describes various exemplary features and elements of the invention, and is used herein in a convenient manner as the <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; It is within the scope of the invention to have a special three-dimensional or spatial orientation structure. Generally speaking, as described above, the concept of the present invention relates to the use of a releasable connection for the golf ball (four) portion. The golf club head and the handle can be easily replaced and/or repositioned with each other. Specific examples of the invention are described in more detail below. The reader is aware that these specific examples are presented by way of example only. The examples of the invention are not intended to limit the invention. A. Example of a specific embodiment, an example of a golf structure, an ancient figure, and a schematic diagram showing an example of at least some embodiments of the invention. Rod 100. Illustrated club just package a club head (four) 2, a releasable club head/handle connection 1G4, which connects the club head (4) 2 to a handle member 1G6 (which will be described in more detail in τ), and - and The handle member 106 is engaged with the grip member (10). Although the golf club head 1() 2 of the driver type is shown in the figure, the viewpoint of the present invention can be applied to any type of club 201107012. The head, including the iron-type ancient cat soil + _ 彳. The fairway wood club head; for example, 〇-iron 戋 1 iron to the mast. P (with any desired loft angle, example iron #铁至_); wood or club head; putter head and other big complex a-style erf and use as _ (four) headings The skill is known as the self-contained field material, with appropriate structure, selective change (if necessary, for example, Tianwan style, the selection of the club head / handle material is transferred., (4) #Wx adaptation can release the handle of the invention The various components of the connection system 104 can be fabricated from any desired or suitable material. For example, the components of the various components can be made of a metal material, and the coffee makers of the human oil are called: = = high : Fu: 2 steel, non-recorded steel, etc. 'Selective anodization processing, the right to the right of $, one of the various components of the connection system 1G4. Ge Xier can be rigid polymer material ^ Traditionally known and estimated The polymer material of the golf club industry. The various components can be made of the same or different materials without departing from the invention. The special component is a Leshan alloy material which has a 托 托 托 邱 邱 邱 邱Made. ^. Can be known as traditional metal processing and / or polymer manufacturing technology and Any suitable material may be used in the handle member 106, including field materials that have been used in the art, such as steel, graphite, polymers, composites, combinations of such materials, and the like. Optionally, the handle may be augmented (eg, 'in size, shape, etc.') to fit the releasable club head/handle attachment member 1G4, if desired or desired. The grip member (10) may be any The manner in which it is intended to interface with the 201107012 shank P106' includes any suitable means known and used in the art (eg, 'via a bonding agent or adhesive, via a mechanical connector, etc.). Any (4) desired material can be used for the holding Member (10) comprising materials known in the art and using L-field materials such as 'rubber, polymeric materials, cork, Wink or polymeric material with cloth or other fabric elements embedded in the fabric or fabric, ▼ Alternatively, if desired, the grip member or any suitable handle member can be used - a loose fitting, such as a releasable connector 1 〇 4 (the / column will be more detailed below) Description) with the handle U) 6 Interlacing the stove. The releasable connector (10) between the golf club head and the handle according to some embodiments of the present invention is described in more detail in conjunction with Figures 2 through 6. 2. Example handle joint 2 Figure 2 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a handle joint according to an embodiment of the present invention. The handle joint 2〇2 may be made of the above- or a plurality of suitable materials and may contain materials different from golf clubs. The material contained in part. For example, the handle joint 2〇2 may comprise or comprise a rubber or other compressible material that may increase surface tension and/or reduce the handle joint 202, the handle P member 106, and/or Movement between the head joints (3, 2, described below). In other embodiments, rubber and/or other materials may be used to increase shock absorption and/or minus (four) sound during shots. In still other embodiments, the handle joint 202 can be constructed of a lightweight metal, metal alloy, or polymeric material such as a rigid polymeric material. As shown in Fig. 2, the shank joint 2〇2 has a first end 2〇4 and a second end 206', wherein the first end 2〇4 is aligned with the second end. The handle joint 202 further includes a perforation 12 201107012 210 along a second axis 212 that is configured to attach to a handle member 106 on the second axis 212. Therefore, the cylindrical outer portion of the shank joint 2〇2 extends from the first end 2〇4 to the second end 2〇6 in an axial direction (along the axis 208) for the handle member 106 to be placed therein. The cylindrical perforations 21〇 extend in different axial directions (axis 212). It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from reviewing this disclosure that the two axes 2, 8, 212 of the handle joint 202 can be implemented using a variety of different structural elements and/or combinations of methods. The angle difference between the first axis 208 and the second axis 212 can be any angle without departing from the invention, such as at least 度 25 degrees, at least 0. 5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 2 degrees, at least * degrees, or even at least 8 degrees. In the implementation shown in Fig. 2, the t-perforation 21 has a circular cross-sectional shape, for example, a circular handle having a conventional shape. However, if desired, the cross-sectional shape of the perforations 210 can be a polygon having any number of sides, such as 12 or fewer sides, 10 or fewer sides, 8 or fewer sides, 6 Or fewer sides, or even 4 or fewer sides. The cross-sectional shape of the perforation (7) can be configured to have a size and shape suitable for suppressing rotation of the shank member 1 相对 6 relative to the shank joint 202. Thus, the perforations 210 of the shank joint have the same general polygonal shape as the shank member 106. In still other embodiments, the perforation 210 only partially engages or mates with the handle member 106, however this fit also prevents rotation of the handle joint 2〇2 in the handle member 106. In certain more specific exemplary configurations in accordance with the present invention, a portion of the handle member 106 will have a square or rectangular cross-section and the perforations 210 of the handle joint 202 will include a polygonal opening (eg, having 4, 6, 8 , 12 or 16 sides) to handle the handle member. Alternatively, if desired, 13 » 5 201107012 The handle joint 202 can be permanently engaged with the handle member (10), for example using a connection. d or an adhesive, a use technique, such as refining, steel welding or soldering, etc., especially in the case where the perforation 21G and the handle member have a circular cross section. In some embodiments 'at least the perforations 210 and/or the handle members 1〇6 may have a different number of sides, sides, or protrusions from the other, however, cross sections of various different structures The shape still allows the handle member i 〇 6 to be securely inserted into the through hole 21G of the shank joint without freely rotating the shank member chamber into the through hole 21 。. In one of the implementations, the number of sides of the perforation 21 or the handle member 106 is a multiple of the number of sides of the other. Other such rotation suppression structures and targets are also Can be used without departing from the invention. For example, one or both of the handle joint 2〇2 and/or the handle member 1〇6 can comprise a mechanical knot, such as a pin body with a magazine or Other extensions: extensions into openings, grooves or ridges (eg, similar to hydraulic hoses attached to hydraulic supply connection elements). Paw mechanism and other physical properties (and selectivity) fitted into openings, grooves or ridges The static structure can also be used as a releasable rotation-suppressing connection without departing from the invention. As will be seen briefly in Figure 4 (which will be discussed in more detail below), the handle joint 2〇2 is configured to Attached to the handle member 1〇6. The illustrated handle joint 202 can be hollow and sized to receive a free end of a golf club shaft, such as the handle member 106. Still other embodiments The size of the illustrated handle joint 202 can be placed in - high One of the hollow ends of the shank of the club shaft, such as the shank member 1 〇 6. It will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that the shank joint 202 need not necessarily be hollow and can be secured by any suitable 201107012 method and mechanism. Attached to a golf club, for example, by bonding agents or adhesives; by welding, brazing or soldering or other fusion techniques; by mechanical connectors; by friction fit, etc. In an example, the connection of the shank joint 202 to a shank member 1 〇 6 can be releasable to allow the shank to be easily and quickly changed. In other embodiments, the shank joint 202 It may be integrally formed or permanently fixed to the handle member 1%. Further, as shown in Figures 2 and 4, the outer surface of the handle joint 2〇2 may have an equilateral polygonal cross-sectional shape. For example, The cross-sectional shape can have 16 or fewer sides, 12 or fewer sides, 1 or fewer sides, 8 or fewer sides, 6 or fewer sides, or even Or less lateral polygons. In other embodiments t, the appearance of the handle joint The cross-sectional shape of the shank joint may be circular. The cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shank joint is configured to have a size and shape suitable for fitting in the head joint (described below) and suppressing the handle connection. 2 Rotate relative to the head. 2" I, I tremble. The outer side of the 卩 joint 202, the shank member 106 and/or the head joint (discussed below) may be tapered in the axial direction, and the diameter of the member is increased or decreased in the axial direction. This feature can help the head-to-handle P-joint 2 G 2 k to fit snugly within the head joint and slide out of the joint = and/or avoid the need to maintain a very tight public procedure in the manufacturing process. The joint connection system 104 can further include a head joint 302. As seen in Figure f, the head attack 2 has a first end 304 and a second end. The first end 3〇4 is the same axis as the second end 306 of the 6th and the 6th. J5 yrr.  Not shown in S-201107012). The head joint 302 further includes a perforation 310 along a second axis 312 configured to receive the shank joint 2〇2 on the second axis 312 (the shank member is received at the shank joint 202) After 1〇6). Therefore, the outer portion of the head joint 302 can extend from the first end 3〇4 in an axial direction to the first end 306, and the through hole 31 of the handle joint 2〇2 is different. The axial direction (axis 312) extends. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that reviewing this disclosure can have a combination of various structural elements and/or methods for implementing the two-axis head joint 3〇2 without departing from the scope of the present invention. The angle difference between the first axis (not shown) and the second axis 3丨2 may be any angle without departing from the invention, for example at least 25 degrees, at least 0. 5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 25 degrees, at least 4 degrees or even at least 8 degrees. As seen in Figures 3 and 4, the perforations 31 of the head joint 3〇2 have an equilateral polygonal cross-sectional shape. For example, the cross-sectional shape can have 12 or fewer sides, 1 or fewer sides, 8 or fewer sides, 6 or fewer sides, or even 4 or more Less polygons on the sides. The cross-sectional shape of the perforation 31 是 is configured to inhibit the shank joint 202 relative thereto. The size and shape of the head 4 joint 3 02 rotation. As described above, the perforation 310 of the head joint can be obtained by the same polygonal shape as the outer surface of the shank joint 2〇2. In still other embodiments, only a portion of the perforation 3 衔 engages or mates with the shank joint 2〇2. However, this fit also prevents rotation of the shank joint 202 in the head joint 302. In some more specific exemplary configurations in accordance with the present invention, the handle joint 2〇2 will have a square or rectangular cross section, and the perforations 31〇 of the head joint 3〇2 will include a polygonal opening (eg, 201107012 if 4, 8, 12 or 16 sides) to accommodate the handle joint 2〇2. Thus, at least one of the outer surface of the perforation 310 and/or the shank joint 202 can have a different number of sides, sides, or projections from the other, however, such various, different configurations The cross-sectional shape still allows the shank joint 2〇2 to be fixedly inserted. Haitou. The ferrule joint 2 (10) is not allowed to rotate freely in the perforation 310. In one embodiment, the number of sides of the perforations 31 or the shank joint 202 is a multiple of the number of sides of the other β. In other embodiments, the head The perforation 310 of the joint 302 can have a circular cross-sectional shape 'that is shaped to receive one of the shank joints 2 〇 2 having an outer surface and a circular cross-sectional shape. Other such rotation suppression structures and configurations may also be used without departing from the invention. For example, either or both of the head joint 3〇2 or the handle joint 202 may comprise a mechanical structure, such as a spring-loaded pin body or other extension structure extending into the opening, groove or ridge. (For example, a hydraulic hose is attached to the oil pressure supply connection element). The pawl, the structure and other physical (and optionally static) fixed structures that fit within the opening, groove or ridge can also be used as a releasable rotation inhibiting connection without departing from the invention. As shown in Fig. 3, the shank joint 2〇2 can be configured to fit completely into the head joint 302. In other embodiments, the lance 2 will extend less than the total length of the head 2 and may extend less than the head joint 3. 02 35%, 25%, or even 15% of the total shaft length. This feature helps keep the overall connection system relatively short, tight, and lightweight. Alternatively, if desired, a portion of the handle joint 2〇2 may remain outside the head joint 3〇2 (and optionally, the handle joint 2〇2 may be outside the outer side of the head joint 201107012 It is different from the shape in which the β-handle joint 202 is placed in the head joint). As discussed below with respect to FIG. 6, the configuration of the handle joint 2〇2 and its configuration relative to the club head body can be used to adjust various positions of the ball striking face of the golf club head 102. And / or angle (such as lying angle, face angle, etc.). In other embodiments, the illustrated head joint 3〇2 may be sized to be placed in a hollow portion, such as a perforation 21〇 of the handle joint 2〇2, as described above in relation to certain embodiments, wherein The handle member 1〇6 is fitted into the handle joint 202. Further, in other embodiments, the head joint 302 can be integrally formed or permanently fixed to a club head 4〇2, such as by a neck 404. B. Assembly Method FIG. 4 shows an exploded perspective view of an exemplary golf club 400 in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention. The exploded view of the golf club 400 also reveals one of several methods that can be used to construct a golf club in accordance with certain aspects of the present invention. According to an exemplary method, the handle member 106 is attached to the handle joint 2〇2 having a first end 2〇4 and a second end 206 along a first axis 208, wherein the handle member 1〇6 is inserted Placed in one of the perforations 210 extending along a second axis 212 (the axis 212 is shown in Figure 2). The handle member 106 can be permanently affixed to the shank joint 202 (eg, by a bonding agent or adhesive, by fusion techniques (such as splicing, brazing, or soldering), or these components 1 and 6 2〇2 can be releasably connected to each other. The method can further include inserting the second end 2〇6 of the handle joint 2〇2 into a perforation 31〇 of a head joint 3〇2, wherein the head joint 302 includes a first axis 308 A first end 306 and a second end 306 of the 201107012 and wherein the perforation 310 has a polygonal cross-sectional shape along the second axis 312, the shape of which is the handle joint 202 that can be placed in a plurality of different orientations. The second end 206. The method can further include inserting the head joint 302 into a neck region 4〇4 of a club head 402 (the neck region 404 can have a polygonal inner opening shaped to be receivable) The outer surface of the head joint 302). In an alternative embodiment, the head joint 3〇2 is inserted into the neck region 404 and can be selected from a number of different orientations, such as those discussed below with respect to Figures 5A-5D and Figure 6. Accordingly, a further method can include: removing the handle joint 202 from the head joint 302 and reinserting the second end 206 of the handle joint 202 in a different orientation into the perforation of the head joint 3〇2 3 1 inside, and/or removing the head joint 3 〇 2 from the neck region 4〇4 of the club head 4〇2 and reinserting the head joint 3〇2 in different orientations The club head 402 is within the neck region 404. .  The illustrated neck region 408 can include an inner chamber or perforation for receiving the head joint 302. The perforation can be machined to the golf club head 4 when the golf club head 4〇2 is manufactured. 〇 2 inside. In one embodiment, the neck region 404 is a file formed on the golf club head 4〇2 by drilling or perforating. As such, at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the neck region 404 includes the same material as the π err club head 402. The handle member 1A can be secured to the club head 4〇2 (via the handle joint 2〇2 and the whisker joint 302) in any desired manner, including those known and used in the art. The nut that releases the connection s such as ° and is placed on the handle member 1 can engage the threaded portion provided on the rod. As another example, a bolt can extend through an opening (eg, in the bottom of the club head) disposed in the head of the μ club, which engages a threaded portion of the bottom of the handle member 106 in 201107012, The handle joint 202, and/or the head joint 302. Other releasable connection systems can also be used, such as U.S. Patent No. 6,890,269 (Bruce D.  Burrows and U.S. Patent Application No. 2004/0018886 (Bruce D.  Burrows) is described without departing from the invention. Each of these patents is incorporated by reference in its entirety. The connection system can also be releasably engaged in any of the ways described below. C. Adjusting the head joint and the shank joint because the axis of the perforation 210 in the shank joint 202 is offset from the axis of the outer surface of the shank joint 202, and since the axis of the perforation in the head joint 302 is Deviating from the axis of its outer surface, any rotation of these joints relative to the club head 402 will change the position of the shank member 106 relative to the ball striking face of the club head. 5A-5D respectively show top views of a portion of a golf club in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, where both the shank joint 202 and the head joint 302 can be placed with the club head 402. One of several related rotational orientations. Specifically, referring to Figure 5A, the handle member 106 is retained in the handle joint 202. As seen, the handle joint 202 has an octagonal shape that engages and mates with the head joint 302 having an octagonal inner peripheral aperture for receiving the handle joint 202. As discussed above, the shank joint 202 and the head joint 302 need not be the same shape, but only need to cooperate with each other on one of several rotational orientations that are related to each other and/or associated with the club head 402. For example, as described below. The illustrated handle joint 202 of Figures 5A-5D includes indicia 502 and the illustrated head joint 302 includes indicia 504. The indicia 502 on the handle joint 202 represents 20 201107012 the handle joint 202 relative to the head joint 3〇2, and the rotational position of the club head. A symbol 504 on the head joint 3G2 indicates the rotational position of the head joint 3〇2 associated with the ball head 4〇2 and the handle joint (10). The advantages of the markers 5G2, 5G4 are that the user can more accurately record the club head/handle orientation and/or can be rotated after the component is rotated relative to the handle member. Previous location. Since the illustrated shank joint 202 and the head joint _2 are both octagonal 幵v in this exemplary configuration, there are 64 rotational positions that can be engaged and fixedly engaged in a releasable manner. Thus, the following discussion will pertain to the position of the head joint 2〇2 and the handle joint 3()2 when in a rotational position range from 1 to 8, where the position 1 refers to the markings 502, 504. It is at the 12 o'clock position in Figure 5A'. The subsequent positions are continuous money in a clockwise order. In a further embodiment, if desired, the club head 1G6 may be marked with a mark. The striking characteristics of the club can be varied depending on how the head joint 2〇2 and/or the handle joint 3〇2 are positioned relative to the "face" of the club head H)2. This feature, with the release of the release system I, allows the club analyst (or others) to freely and easily adjust the various angles of the handle member 1G6 relative to the club head (10) and/or Position (for example, pure reclining angle, loft angle, and face angle combination while still using phase _ handle 1 〇 6 and / or head 1 〇 2, this helps users to more easily determine the best club The head/handle combination and configuration 'is suitable for its needs. See the figure from the figure, the symbol 5〇2 indicates that the handle joint 202 is in position and the mark 5_(four) is in the position 2 and is also in position 1. As in section 5B As seen in the figure, the handle joint 2〇2 (and the handle i(6) has been rotated to position 2, and the head joint 3〇2 remains at position 1. 21 201107012 The handle joint 202 is relative to the head joint 3 The repositioning of 〇2 may have the advantage that the club head/handle orientation can be adjusted by known factors. For example, information about the off-axis angle of the perforations 21G, 31() can be associated with the handle The joint 202 and the head joint 3〇2 are connected. The information can be set on the joints 202, 3G2, which can be printed, engraved or The manners are marked on the splicing joints 202, 302, provided separately, or otherwise provided. Figure 6 provides a table _, _ showing the shank joint 2 〇 2 relative to the club head 402 (four) (and Illustrative information of the head joint 3〇2 remaining at the fixed position relative to the club head 402. This information is related to the embodiment shown in Fig. 3, where the handle joint 2〇2 and the The head joint 3〇2 is substantially octagonal. In this embodiment, the through hole 21〇疋 of the handle joint is offset from the center by about 2 degrees, and the through hole 31〇 of the head joint is deviated from the center. About 1 degree, but the angle of deviation can be 〇. In the range of 25 to 4 degrees, in some cases, the angle 疋 is 0. In the range of 5 to 2 degrees. Table 6〇〇 is shown as relative to Shantou. The 卩 joint 302 rotates one-eighth (or about 45 degrees) of the full circumference of the shank joint 2〇2 in a clockwise direction, a face angle (column 6〇4), a lying shawle (column 6〇6), and a rod The change in the face angle (block 608). As can be seen in the first row of the barrier 6, the handle connector 202 is set to position} (so as shown in Figure 5A, the symbol 5〇2 疋 is at the 12 o'clock position). When the handle joint 2〇2 and the head joint 3〇2 are set to position 1 (as shown in FIG. 5A), the face angle and the loft angle are not improved, however, the lying angle It is located at +3 degrees (see line 61 of Figure 6). However, for example, when the handle joint 2〇2 is set at position 2 (or rotated about 45 degrees in a clockwise direction) and the head joint 3〇2 is left in position ,, as shown in FIG. 5B, The face angle will be adjusted - 〇 · 7 degrees, the lie angle is changed to +2. 4 22 201107012 degrees, and the loft angle is increased by h2 degrees (see line 612 in Figure 6). As shown in the table _ other sections, the face angle, lie and loft angle can be adjusted to a known amount by repositioning the shank joint 202 relative to the head joint. Progressively, as shown in Figures 5C-5D, the head joint 3〇2 can also be adjusted separately or together with the repositioning of the handle joint. In a further embodiment, the handle joint 2〇2 and/or the ''side'' of the head joint 302 can include a projection on the periphery. For example, the members can be substantially circular, however, the projections can also be placed or placed on the periphery of the structure to produce substantially the same effect as the sides, and the sides. Of course, any, -,. Structures, shapes, extensions, etc., which have the ability to imitate the traditional side features, fall within the scope of the present invention and are included in the "side," word used herein. In the structure according to the present invention, The rotation inhibiting structure of the inner chamber has a shape or a rectangular cross section. In other embodiments, the inner chamber may be shaped such that the sides, unequal, etc., for example, may provide a good ball. When the rod characteristics are inserted, this can be useful. There are several possible configurations for the handle joint to be placed in the high club feature, at least one of which provides the other Different aspects of D. Other aspects of the invention h generally indicate that the desired structure can be set to any desired structure and/or any of the inventions. The club with this connection assembly can be set - golf in the game The golfer uses (and optionally the golfer is free to change the handle, the head, and/or its phase = the position of this 23 201107012.) As another example, if desired, includes a connection in accordance with the present invention The club can be used as a golf club and apricot/part , the handle, and the desired combination of positioning for a particular golf ball, a club builder can use the determined information, and then use appropriate = : long) installation techniques (eg, cement or adhesive) Production _ the final desired golf club product. The parts and procedures of the club/handle connection assembly = buckwheat is feasible without departing from the invention. Fittings As with other example views of the present invention, one or more components or components of a golf club and/or their connection assemblies can be marketed, sold, or utilized with accessories. One embodiment may include an accessory that includes a golf club head having an inner chamber configured to receive an insertable head joint 3〇2. In other embodiments, the head joint 3〇2 can be permanently fixed or formed as a portion of the golf club head. Additionally or alternatively, the accessory may further comprise a delta shank joint 202 and/or a shank member 1 〇6. The accessory can be coupled to the instruction manual to position the head member to a golf club and to select a golf club between one or more handles, handle joints, and/or other components. In some embodiments, the instruction specification will describe a method for inserting a handle member 1〇6 into the perforation 21〇 at the first end 204 of the handle joint 2〇2; The second end 206 of the joint 2〇2 is inserted into the perforation 310 of the head joint 3〇2 in a plurality of different orientations; and/or the head joint 3〇2 is inserted into the The neck portion of the club head 4〇2, wherein the head joint 3〇2 can be fitted in the neck region in a plurality of different orientations. In still further embodiments, the accessory can include the handle joint 202 and/or the head joint 3〇2 in the club head region of the club head 402(4) in the club head 402(4). Information on the face angle, lying angle and loft angle of different orientations. An accessory can include one or more handles, a shank joint, a head, and/or instructions according to various embodiments. The pellets can be included; The angle of the azimuth of a specific shank joint and/or head joint in the inner chamber of a particular club head relative to a particular club head, (4) and the loft angle. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these instructions do not need to be printed or retained and physically presented to other components of the accessory, but can be provided on - Buying Media. This indicates that the instructions can be left on a server for user access. In accordance with some embodiments, the user may be provided with information, such as a link to a single address on the network, which includes the instructions, which will fall within the scope of providing the instructions. Accordingly, as used herein, the instructions are not limited to printed copies that can be delivered with the physical components of the golf club. 3. Axial Direction Change Zone The golf club 100 of other constructions can be used in conjunction with the connection system 104 associated with Figures 2 through 6 above to further increase the benefits of the disclosed golf club. An exemplary shank having one or more directional change regions is disclosed and described in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. U/774,522, which is hereby incorporated herein entirely incorporated herein in Head joints are shared with other releasable golf club head/handle configurations, such as U.S. Patent No. 6,890,269 (Bruce D_ Burrows) and U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 2004/0018886 (Bruce D.).  Burrows, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Moreover, the various aspects of the invention described above can be used in conjunction with other approved, pending, and/or quotient golf club shank assemblies. J gas release door The midnight change of the handle, the club head, and the club head/handle connection assembly is feasible without departing from the invention. In addition, various steps of the assembly method of the assembly may be modified, changed in sequence, combined, and/or omitted without departing from the invention. In addition or or in addition, if desired, in the configuration, the club head can quickly and easily replace the club head with different heads (eg, different loft angles, lying angles, Size, card, etc.) and/or the handle can be quickly and easily replaced with different handles (eg different materials, different hardnesses ((4), with different tests) Kick point characteristics, etc.) E. Other Features and Examples of the Invention The aspects of the invention described herein may be further defined by the following other example structures. The following example structure is explained with reference to the above illustrated club structure and the i-th diagram. Exemplary elements of these structures (discussed separately below) are depicted in Figure 9, which is an exploded perspective view of the golf club _ (discussed below). 1. Illustrated Handle Joint Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing an example of the shank joint 7〇2 according to this example of the present invention. The illustrated handle joint 7〇2 is similar to the illustrated handle joint 2〇2, however, the outer surface of the handle joint view may be defined, in whole or in part, by a key 716 extending along a vertical axis 70S (also as Figure 9)). The handle joint 702 can be made of - or a plurality of suitable materials f as described above, and can include 26 201107012 materials that are different from the materials included in other sections of the golf club. For example, the handle joint 702 can be constructed of a lightweight metal, a metal alloy, or a polymeric material such as a rigid polymeric material. The shank joint 702 is generally cylindrical and has a first end 704 and a second end 708 along the same axis 7 〇 8 . The handle joint 702 further includes a shank member 106 that is configured to be attached to the second axis 712 by a perforation 710' along a second axis 712. The outer portion of the shank joint 702 extends from the first end 704 to the second end 〇6 in an axial direction (along the axis 708), and the cylindrical perforations 710 that receive the shank member 106 can be different. The axial direction (axis 712) extends. According to the exemplary structure shown in Figures 7-9, the outer portion of the shank joint can be advanced with a flange m boundary, which is adapted to be fitted and mated by an opening 8 丨 6 of the head joint view ( As shown in Figure 8). Alternatively, the bottom surface of the flange ΜΑ - can simply rest against the top surface of the head joint 8〇2. This item is familiar to the skilled person. The skilled artisan will understand the two axes 7〇8 used to perform the handle joint 7〇2 and a combination of various structural elements and/or methods. Similar to the above-described exemplary structure 202, the angular difference between the first axis 708 and the second axis 7丨2 can be any angle without departing from the invention, for example, at least 声^, 到, 卜. 5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 2. 5 degrees, at least 4 degrees, or even at least 8 degrees. In the structure shown in Fig. 7, the perforation 71 has a circular cross-sectional shape to, for example, accommodate a conventionally shaped circular shank. However, if desired, the cross-section of the perforation 710 can be configured to have a size and shape that inhibits rotation of the handle member 106 relative to the handle joint 702. For example, the shape of the perforation itself may be defined by vertical key teeth, and the shape of the key teeth 27 201107012 may be partially formed by the external engagement of the key teeth and the engagement-handle member. As described in relation to the handle joint 202, the handle joint 702 can be configured in a variety of manners to engage or engage the transfer aperture 710 with the handle member 1A6, and such engagement prevents the handle joint 7G2 from being in the handle The member iG6t rotates. In other constructions, the handle connector is permanently engaged with the handle member (10), such as by a bonding agent or adhesive; by welding, copper, soldering, or other refining techniques; by mechanical connectors; By means of a friction fit or the like, an example is shown in which the perforation m and the shank member 106 have a circular cross section. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the combination of the handle joint 7〇2 with the handle member 106 can be used in a number of different ways. Other rotation suppression structures and configurations can also be used without departing from the invention. For example, one or both of the handle joint 702 and/or the handle member 1〇6 may comprise a mechanical structure, such as a spring loaded lock or other extension that extends into the opening: a groove or a ridge (eg , similar to the hydraulic pipe attached to the hydraulic supply connection element). The jaw mechanism and other physical (and selective static) fastening structures that fit within the opening, recess or ridge can also be used as a releasable rotation inhibiting connection without the present invention. Referring briefly to Fig. 9 (described in more detail below), the shank joint 7〇2 is configured to be fixedly attached to the shank member 1〇6. The illustrated handle joints 7 may be two and may have a free end portion of a golf club shaft, such as the size of the handle member 106. Thus, in some exemplary configurations, the connection of the handle joint 702 to a handle member 1〇6 can be releasable to allow for easy and rapid transition of the handle. In other constructions, the handle member can be integrally formed with the handle member 1〇6 or permanently fixed. 28 201107012 further as shown in Figures 7 and 9 'the handle member 7〇2 has a cross-sectional shape on the outer surface of the second end turn, which can be along the axis 708 of the handle joint Defined. The fingers can create a ridge along the surface that is sized to fit and engage one of the key teeth of the other surface, such as the interior of the head joint 802 shown in FIG. The dents may be formed by ridges on the surface of the material comprising the shank joint 702 and may be processed according to a variety of different known techniques, such as by extrusion, molding, casting, or any other person skilled in the art. Known mechanical techniques. According to the structure shown in Fig. 7, the keys can extend to the flange 714. Moreover, in the (four) schematic structure, the flange 714 is adapted to seat against the top 816 of the head joint 8〇2 (the head of Figure 8 will be referred to below). Therefore, the cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shaft shed 2 is configured to have a shape suitable for fitting into the head joint (described below) and suppressing the rotation of the shank joint 7G2 relative to the head joint 802. . In accordance with the teachings of the present invention as described herein, the keys 716, and 9(10), which will be described further below, may be formed by staggered ridges and grooves, which are triangular, circular, square, or general. Trapezoidal. The fingers 716 (or multiple cross-sectional areas) may extend along any length of the outer surface of the handle joint 7〇2 (or the head joint or the perforation of the neck region 904), Without departing from the invention. For example, the (four) 716 can extend to 1 (M (10)% of the total length of the outer surface of the handle joint 7〇2, and in some exemplary configurations, the key teeth 716 can extend the total length of the length 15 Or even the total length of the W. The portion containing the outer surface of the key 716 may also be located at any desired position along the length without departing from the invention, for example, from the second end 7〇6

S 29 201107012 上延伸,自該凸緣區714延伸向該第二端706算 716亦可僅延伸該柄部接物2之部分外表面4 =鍵齒 Γ部接頭702之外表面可由均等間隔繞於該=面Γ鍵 齒716的條料界表面之鍵 702的軸線7〇8延伸。 m故長或沿該柄部接頭 構件=/=結構中,該柄部接頭观之外表面、該相部 == 接頭8〇2,於非圓形橫剖面之位置處, ^ 上呈尖錐,使得該構件的直徑自該第一端至 該第二端稍為減少。此特 枝於使_部制7G2輕易地 &amp;且,出於該頭部接獅,及/或避免在製造程序中需 要維持極嚴格的公差度。 2·例示頭部接頭 根據本發明的其他實例,第9圖的例示連接件可進一步 包含一頭部接獅2。該頭部接頭觀可以上述一或多種適 田材質製敍可包括與包含高爾夫球杆的其他段部之材質 不同的材質°例如’該頭部接頭802可以重量輕的金屬、金 屬口金’或聚合材料(例如剛性聚合材料)所構成。參見 第8圖’該頭部接頭8()2具有—第一端謝及―第二端祕。 如所見該帛—端804是沿與該第二端806相同軸線(圖中 未顯不)。该頊部接頭802進一步包括一沿一第二軸線812之 穿孔810 ’其構形成可納置在該第二軸線812上之該柄部接 頭702 (该柄部接頭702依次納置柄部構件1〇6)。因此,該 頭部接頭802的外部可自該第一端8〇4以一轴向方向延伸至 该第一端806 ’而納置該柄部接頭702之該穿孔810以不同的 201107012 轴向方向(軸線812)延伸。熟於此項技藝者在檢閱此揭露 將可輕易瞭解到可使用各種不同的結構元件及/或方法之組 合來Λ施碩部接頭802的二軸線,而未偏離本發明之範圍。 於°亥第—軸線(未顯示)與該第二軸線812之間的角度差於 未脫離本發明可為任何角度,例如至少0.25度、至少〇.5度、 至少1度、至少2度、至少2.5度、至少4度,或甚至至少8度。 5亥頌部接頭8〇2的穿孔810的橫剖面形狀可由沿垂直軸 線812延伸之鍵齒82〇界定,該等鍵齒82〇的形狀是可納置及 銜接該柄部接頭702的外部上之鍵齒716於一固定位置上。 &quot;亥等鍵齒可由包含該頭部接頭802的材料之表面上的脊部 所構成,且可根據多種不同已知技術加工,例如藉擠製、 杈製、鑄造或任何其他熟於此項技藝者已知之機械技術。 因此該穿孔810的橫剖面形狀可構形成具有適以抑制該柄 部接頭702相對於該頭部接頭8〇2旋轉之尺寸與形狀。然 而,於其他例示結構中,該穿孔81〇僅一部分與該柄部接頭 702銜接或配合,該配合或其他銜接方式亦可防止該柄部接 頭702於該頭部接頭802中旋轉。於第8及9圖所示之特定例 不結構中’該頭部接頭802的第一端8〇4可由凹口 816所界 定,其形狀是當柄部接頭702配合於頭部接頭8〇2的穿孔“Ο 内時可納置柄部接頭702的凸緣714。 其他旋轉抑制結構及配置亦可在未偏離本發明下使 用。例如,該頭部接頭802或該柄部接頭7〇2其一或兩者可 包含機械結構,例如裝載有彈簧的銷體或其他延伸進入開 口、凹槽或脊部内之延伸結構(例如,類似液壓管附接至 &amp; 31 201107012 =供應連接元件)。掣爪機構及其他配合於開口、凹槽或 太称之物&amp; (及選擇性靜態的)固定結構亦可在未脫離 下使用作為一可鬆釋的旋轉抑制連接。 如第8圖所示’該柄部接頭702可構形成僅部分配合於該 了部接頭802中。而於其他結構中,該柄部接頭-可延伸 :於或少於該頭部接_2的軸向長度。進—步如以下有關 WA’IOB’IOC及l〇D圖所討論,該柄部接頭搬的構形及盆 相對於球杆頭部之配置可利用以調㈣Μ夫球杆頭^ 1_擊球面之各種不同位置及/或角度(例如躺角、杆面傾 角、面角等)。 於根據本發明的其他例示結構中,該頭部接頭搬可與 农杆碩4902-體成型或者是永久性固定,如被納置於杆 頸區9〇2中或—體成型為杆㈣904的-部分。於此等結構 中’可沒有該頭部接頭8〇2的外表面(若球杆頭部結構具有 -外杆頸時,該杆頸孔可自杆頸外表面以—,,偏離軸線,,方式 延伸)。 3.依據本發明替代例示結構之組裝方法 —第9圖描繪如第7及8圖所繪與以上所述,根據本發明的 實例之-例示高爾夫球杆_之分解透視圖。此高爾夫球杆 900的分解圖亦強調根據本發明的某些觀點,可用以構製高 爾夫球杆之幾種方法的其中―種。根據—例示方法該: 部構件106是附接於具有沿一第一軸線7〇8的—第一端7⑽ 與-第二端706之該柄部接頭7〇2,其中該柄部構件1〇6是插 置於沿一第二軸線712 (軸線712是顯示於第7圖)延伸之一 32 201107012 穿孔710中。該柄部構件1〇6可永久固定於該柄部接頭7〇2 (例如藉由接合劑或黏著劑、藉由熔合技術(諸如熔接' 銅焊或軟焊)等),或是這些部件⑽及谓可相互可鬆釋地 連接。該方法可進一步包括將該柄部接頭7〇2的第二端7〇6 插置於一頭部接頭802的穿孔81〇中,其中該頭部接頭8〇2包 括沿一第一軸線808之一第一端8〇4及一第二端8〇6,且其中 該穿孔810具有以鍵齒820所界定的橫剖面形狀,且其形狀 是可以數個不同方位納置該柄部接頭7〇2的第二端7〇6之鍵 齒716。該方法可進一步包括將該頭部接頭8〇2插置於一球 杆頭部902的杆頸區904内。該杆頸區9〇4可具有一内開口, 其,有以鍵齒_所界定之橫剖面形狀,該等鍵齒9〇6的形 狀是可以數個不同方位納置該頭部接頭8〇2的第二端之 鍵齒818。根據選擇的結構,該頭部接頭8〇2於該杆頸區9糾 =之插置可自數個不同方位中選擇,例如,如以下有關於 第10A-1GD圖之討論者。據此’根據本發明的其他方法可包 含:將該柄部接頭702自該頭部接頭8〇2移除, 接頭如的第二端·以-不同方位(例如在_不同的= 位置處)再插置於該頭部接頭8〇2的穿孔81〇内;及/或將該 頭部接頭802自該球杆頭部9〇2的杆頸區9〇4移除,且將該^ 部接頭802以-不同方位(例如在—不同的旋轉位置幻再 插置於該球杆頭部902的杆頸區9〇4内。 例示杆頸區904可包括-内腔室或穿孔,用以納置該頭 部接頭802 ^該穿孔可根據熟於此項技藝者所知的加工技 術,於製造該高爾夫球杆頭部期間加工於該頭部内。於― 33 201107012 例不結構中’該杆頸區904是於高爾夫球杆頭部9〇2的 =藉由鑽孔或鑿孔方式所形成。如此,該杆頸區例的外周 一至少—部分包含與該高爾夫球杆頭部902相同的材質。進 /地4穿孔的形狀可以鍵齒界定,以可銜接方式地納 置具有以鍵齒界;t的外形之頭部接獅2。該柄部構件1〇6 可以任何所欲方式固定於該球杆頭部術(透過該柄部接頭 及該頭部接獅2),包含此技藝中已知及使用的可鬆釋 連接系統。如第9®的分解圖中可見,該杆頸區_的外部 可具有螺紋910。螺紋91〇可藉由越過該柄部接頭的第一端 的_9〇8與該杆頸區9〇4的外表面上的螺紋91〇之螺 接,用以固定整個連接總成。如另一實例,一螺检可延伸 通過設置於該球杆弱内之―開口(例如於球杆頭部底部 内),其銜接設置於該柄部構件1〇6的底部内之一螺紋部、 該柄部接頭202,及/或該頭部接頭3〇2。 4·調整該頭部接頭及該柄部接頭 由於該柄部接頭702内的穿孔710之軸線可與該柄部接 頭702的外表面之軸線偏離,且由於該頭部接頭8〇2内的穿 孔之軸線可與其外表面的軸線偏離,因此這些接頭相對於 該球杆頭部9 0 2之旋轉將會改變該柄部構件丨〇 6相對於該球 杆頭部的擊球面之位置。此等偏離可為在〇25至4度的範圍 中之角度,而於一些實例中,該偏離可為以〇5至2度的範圍 中之角度。第10A-10D各顯示根據本發明的替代例示結構的 高爾夫球杆的一部分之頂視圖,在此該柄部接頭7〇2與頭部 接頭802兩者可放置於相對於球杆頭部9〇2之不同旋轉方位 34 201107012 上。相對於第5A-5B圖所繪的結構之旋轉,其中旋轉必須相 等於該多邊形之至少-全側邊,第7,所繪之替代結構容 許更微幅更多的遞增旋轉。詳言之,參見第說圖,柄部構 件106是緊固地固持於柄部接頭7()2中。如第ι()αι⑽圖所 見,柄部接頭702具有以沿柄部接頭7〇2的軸線7〇8延伸之鍵 齒所界定的外形。該柄部接頭702的外表面,與具有一内周 穿孔的形狀是以沿該頭部接頭802的軸線812延伸之鍵齒所 界定之該頭部接頭802銜接及配合,用以納置該柄部接頭 702。於第l〇A_1()D圖中,該柄部接頭7〇2的外表面及該頭部 接頭802的牙孔是相似形狀,使得該頭部接頭的鍵齒以 數個不同旋轉方位與該柄部接頭7〇2的鍵齒相互納置及銜 接’但以此方式亦可抑制旋轉及移動。 第10A-10D圖的例示柄部接頭7〇2可包含記號1〇〇2且該 例不頭邛接頭802可包含記號1〇〇4。柄部接頭7〇2上的記號 1〇〇2表示該柄部接頭702相對於該頭部接頭8〇2,以及該球 杆頭部902之旋轉位置。頭部接頭8〇2上的記號刪表示該 頭部接頭802與該球杆頭部9〇2以及該柄部接頭7〇2相關之 旋轉位置。該等記號10〇2,1〇〇4的優點是讓使用者可更能記 錄忒球杆頭部/柄部方位及/或在相對於該柄部構件 106旋轉 一或多個構件發生之後可使其可靠地回到一先前位置。由 於該例不柄部接頭702及該頭部接頭8〇2兩者的形狀是如以 鍵齒716,818及820所界定者,因此它們可以多個旋轉方位以 可氣、釋方式銜接及緊固配合。因此,以下所討論的是有 關於S在遞增旋轉位置時該頭部接頭7〇2及該柄部接頭8〇2 35 201107012 的位置。位置1是指當該等記號1002,10〇4是於第i〇a圖中在 12點鐘位置’且後續位置是說明⑽貞時鐘順序之遞增旋 轉。於再進-步實施例中,若要的話,球杆頭部嫩亦可標 記有記號。 根據該柄部接頭702及/或該頭部接頭8〇2如何相對於該 球杆頭部102的,,面”之定位,可變更該球杆的打擊特性。此 特點,跟著該可鬆釋連接系統1G4,使球杆分析師(或其他者) 可自由且輕易地調整該柄部構件1〇6相對於該球杆頭部1〇2 之各種不同角度及/或位置(例如,各種躺角、杆面傾角, 及面角組合)’而仍使用相同的柄部1〇6及/或頭部1〇2,如此 有助於使用.者更輕易地妓最佳的球杆頭部/柄部組合及配 置,以適合其需要。參見第1〇A圖,記號1〇〇2指示該柄部接 頭702疋在位置1,而記號1〇〇4指示該頭部接頭亦是在位 置1。如第10B圖所見,該柄部接頭7〇2(以及該柄部ι〇6) 已以順時鐘方向小幅旋轉,而該頭部接頭8〇2留在位置1。 ,一方面,於第10C圖中,該頭部接頭802 (以及該球杆頭 部102)已以順時鐘方向小幅旋轉,而該柄部接頭7们留在 位置1。於第10D圖中,該柄部接頭7〇2及該頭部接頭8〇2兩 者已以順時鐘方向小幅旋轉,以將該柄部1〇6及該球杆頭部 102有效地相互旋轉。 如所述將該柄部接頭702相對於該頭部接頭802之重新 定位可具有的優點是可以已知因素來調整該球杆頭部/柄部 方位。例如,與該等穿孔71〇81〇的偏離軸線之角度有關之 育訊可與該柄部接頭7〇2及該頭部接頭8〇2連結。該資訊可 36 201107012 設置於該等接頭702及802,可印製、刻印或其他方式標記 於該等接頭702及802上,單獨設置,或可以其他方式提供。 熟於此項技藝者將瞭解第1〇A_1〇D圖僅代表多個旋轉方位 的/、中四種構形,在此έ亥柄部接頭702及該頭部接頭8〇2可 以可鬆釋方式銜接及緊固配合。 第11Α及11Β圖描繪根據本發明在此所述再進一步實施 例之球杆頭部的一部分之頂視圖。第11A圖描繪一頭部接頭 1104,其具有一正多邊形之外橫剖面形狀及内穿孔,該内 穿孔具有以沿該頭部接頭丨丨〇 4的垂直軸線延伸之鍵齒所界 疋之検剖面形狀。第11A圖所繪的柄部接頭丨1〇2具有以沿該 柄部接頭1102的垂直軸線延伸之鍵齒所界定的外橫剖面形 狀,且形狀是可被該頭部接頭11〇4的内穿孔上之垂直鍵齒 所納置並與之銜接。第11B圖顯示與第11A圖類似之構形, 但第11B圖描繪一頭部接頭11〇8,其具有以沿該頭部接頭 1108的垂直軸線延伸之鍵齒所界定的外橫剖面形狀及一具 有正多邊形的橫刮面形狀之内穿孔。第11B圖所繪之柄部接 頭1106具有一正多邊形的外橫剖面形狀,且形狀是可被該 頭部接頭1108的内穿孔的正多邊形所納置並與之銜接。第 11A及11B圖所描繪之進一步實施例僅為落在本發明範圍中 之多種不同的實施例組合之其中兩種,因此將可被熟習此 項技藝者瞭解。如更特定實施例中,可使用任何所欲多邊 形橫剖面形狀而未偏離本發明,例如3至2〇邊形。 F.本發明的其他例示結構 在此所述之本發明的特點可進一步藉以下其他例示結 37 201107012 構來界定。以下例示結構是參考上述及第丨圖所繪之例示球 杆結構來說明。 1.例示具有底部進給頭部接頭之柄部接頭/頭部接頭總 成 第12 A及12 B圖顯示根據本發明另一例示結構之可調整 柄部接頭/頭部接頭總成。第12A圖是根據本發明實施例一 例示柄部接頭1202及頭部接頭1224之橫剖透視圖。第i2B圖 疋第12A圖所緣該柄部接頭/頭部接頭總成之分解圖。 該例示柄部接頭1202是類似於上述例示柄部接頭7〇2, 其中該柄部接頭12〇2的外表面可以沿該柄部接頭12〇2的縱 向軸線延伸之鍵齒1204 (描繪於第丨2B圖)完全或部分界 定。該柄部接頭1202可以上述一或多種適當材質製成且可 包括與高爾夫球杆其他段部所包括材料不同之材料。譬 如,該柄部接頭1202可由重量輕的金屬、金屬合金,或聚 合材料(例如剛性聚合材料)所構成。 柄部接頭1202概呈圓柱形且具有沿相同軸線之一第一 端1206、一中間部1208及一第二端121〇。根據第i2A及i2B 圖所繪之例示結構,該第一端12〇6、該中間部12〇8及該第 二端1210可分別顯現出遞減的直徑。該第一端12〇6可包括 一唇緣1212,其可適以座靠於該杆頸區1216的一支承區 1214上。柄部接頭1202進一步包括一穿孔1218,其構形以 沿一偏離軸線U20附接於一柄部構件1〇6。該偏離軸線122〇 可與一中心杆頸軸線1222偏離約2度,然而該偏離角度可為 任何角度而未脫離本發明,例如至少〇25度、至少〇5度、 38 201107012 至少1度、至少2度、至少2.5度、至少4度,或甚至至少8度。 此外,該第二端1210可包含一固定結構(例如,於本例 不結構中是一螺孔1211),其有助於將該柄部接頭12〇2固定 銜接於一球杆頭部本體,如以下詳細說明。於此例示結構 中,如第12A圖所示,該穿孔ni8未開通至該螺孔1211,但 若要的話,該螺孔1211於根據本發明的一些結構申,可延 伸至及開通至該内腔室1218。 根據第12A及12B圖所示之例示結構,該穿孔丨2丨8可具 有一圓形橫剖面形狀,例如可納置傳統形狀的圓形柄部。 然而,若要的話,該穿孔1218的橫剖面形狀可構形以具有 抑制該柄部構件1〇6相對於該柄部接頭12〇2旋轉之尺寸及 形狀。例如,該穿孔1218本身的形狀可以鍵齒界定,該等 鍵齒的形狀是可納置及銜接具有部分鍵齒外部之一柄部構 件。如上述對應於柄部接頭2〇2,柄部接頭12〇2可以數種方 式構形,使得穿孔1218可與該柄部構件106銜接或配合,且 使得此配接可防止該柄部接頭12〇2於該柄部構件1〇6中旋 轉。於其他結構中,該柄部接頭12〇2可永久地與該柄部構 件106銜接(例如,藉由接合劑或黏著劑;藉由熔接、銅焊、 軟焊或其他熔合技術;藉由機械性連接器;藉由摩擦配合 等)’尤其是於該穿孔1218與該柄部構件106具有圓形橫剖 面之例示、,.σ構。热習此項技藝者將輕易瞭解柄部接頭1 與柄部構件106的結合可使用多種不同的方式。 其他相對於柄部106納置於柄部接頭12〇2中之旋轉抑制 結構及配置亦可在未偏離本發明下使用。例如,該柄部接 39 201107012 頭1202及/或該柄部構件106其一或兩者可包含機械結構,例 如装載有彈菁的銷體或其他延伸進入開口、凹槽或脊部内 之延伸結構(例如’類似液壓管附接至油壓供應連接元 件)。掣爪機構及其他配合於開口、凹槽或脊部内之物性(及 選擇性靜態的)固定結構亦可在未脫離本發明下使用作為 -可鬆釋的旋轉抑制連接m些例示結構中,該 柄部接頭12〇2對-柄部構件1〇6之連接可為可鬆釋的,以容 許柄部可“錄❸續換。㈣其储射,該柄部接 頭1202可-體成型或是永久性固定於該柄部構件。 如第12A及12B圖所示’該柄部接頭12〇2的外表面可具 有完全或部分以沿該柄部接頭的軸線122〇延伸之鍵齒12⑽ 所界定之㈣面形狀。該等鍵#副可形成沿該表面之脊 部’其尺寸是可與另-表面的鍵齒,例如該頭部接頭1224 内部内之鍵齒1232配合及銜接於一固定位置上。該等鍵齒 1204可由包含該柄部接頭12〇2的材料之表面上的脊部所構 成,且可根據多種不同已知技術加工,例如藉擠製、模製、 鑄造或任何其他熟於此項技藝者已知之機械技術。根據第 12 B圖所繪之例示結構,該等鍵齒丨2 〇 4可沿該柄部接頭丨2 〇 2 的第二端1210延伸。因此,該柄部接頭12〇2外表面的橫剖 面形狀可構形成具有適以配合於該杆頸區1216 (顯示於第 12B圖)與該頭部接頭1224 (插置於球杆頭部1200底部,說 明於下)内,及抑制該柄部接頭12〇2相對於該頭部接頭1224 旋轉之尺寸與形狀。 根據在此所述本發明的特點,該内腔室丨242底部中之該 201107012 等鍵齒及該等鍵齒123〇及1232 (其將分別進一步說明 於下)可由交錯的脊部及凹槽構成,其為三角形、圓形、 四方形或概呈梯形。該等鍵齒簡(或多邊橫剖面積)可 沿該柄部接頭1202 (或該頭部接頭1224或該杆頸區⑵6的 穿孔)的外表面之縱㈣任何部位延伸,而未偏離本發明。 舉例來况’该等鍵齒1204可延伸為該柄部接頭咖的外表 面之總縱長的ΠΜ帆,且於―些例示結構中,該等鍵齒可 延伸總縱長的15_8〇%,或甚至總縱長的20-60%。包含該等 鍵齒聰的外表面之部位亦可位於沿該縱長的任何所欲位 置而未偏離本發明,例如自該第二端1210向上延伸,自該 唇緣區m2延伸向該第二端12崎。該等鍵齒⑽亦可僅〆 繞該柄部接頭12〇2之外表面部分延伸。舉例來說,該柄部 接頭1202之外表面可由均等間隔繞於該外表面之鍵齒川 的條部所界定,該等條部是沿該縱長或沿該柄部接頭⑽ 的軸線122G延伸。此外,該等鍵齒區1204,1241,123()及1232 可將具有一正多邊形的橫剖面形狀取代為任何自3至加邊 而不脫離本發明。 於-些例示結構中,該柄部接頭咖之外表面、該柄部 構件106及/或該頭部接頭1224,於非圓形橫剖面之位置處, 可於軸向方向上呈尖錐,使得該構件的直徑自該第_端 1毫,橫過該中間則,且橫過該第二端12_為減少。 此特徵可助於使該柄部接頭12_易地配合於且滑出於1 =:頭1224’及/或避免在製造程序中需要維持極嚴二 201107012 根據第12A及12B圖所繪本發明的其他實施例,例示連 接件可進-步包含-頭部接頭1224。㈣部接頭⑽可以 上述-或多種適當材質製成且可包括與包含高爾夫球杆的 其㈣部之材質不同的材質。例如,該頭部接頭1224可以 重里輕的金屬、金屬合金,或聚合材料(例如剛性聚合材 料)所構成。參見第12A及12B圖,該例示頭部接頭心具 有第一端1226及一第二端1228。如戶斤見,該第一端1226 是沿與該第二端1228相同軸線(如第12A圖之軸線122〇 )。 該頭部接頭1224進-步包括一沿—第二轴線1234之穿孔 1231,其構形成可納置在該第二軸線1234上之該柄部接頭 1202 (該柄部接頭12〇2依次納置柄部構件1〇6)。因此該 頭部接頭1224的外部可自該第一端1226以一軸向方向延伸 至s亥第二端1228 (軸線1220) ’而納置該柄部接頭12〇2之該 穿孔1231以不同的軸向方向(軸線1234)延伸。熟於此項 技藝者在檢閱此揭露將可輕易瞭解到可使用各種不同的結 構元件及/或方法之組合來實施頭部接頭1224的二軸線,而 未偏離本發明之範圍。於該第一軸線122〇與該第二軸線 1234之間的角度差於未脫離本發明可為任何角度例如至 少0_25度、至少0.5度、至少1度、至少2度、至少2 5度、至 少4度,或甚至至少8度。 該頭部接頭1224的穿孔1231亦可具有由縱向延伸於該 穿孔1231中之鍵齒1232所界定之橫剖面形狀,該等鍵齒 1232的形狀是可納置及銜接該柄部接頭12〇2外部上之鍵齒 1204於一固定位置上。該等鍵齒1232可由包含該頭部接頭 42 201107012 1224的材料之表面上的脊部所構成,且可根據多種不同已 知技術加工’例如藉擠製、模製、鑄造或任何其他熟於此 項技藝者已知之機械技術。因此該穿孔1231的橫剖面形狀 可構化成具有適以抑制該柄部接頭12G2相對於該頭部接頭 1224旋轉之尺寸與形狀。根據第i2A圖之橫剖圖,該穿孔 1231僅-部分與該柄部接頭12()2銜接或配合。於其他實施 例中,該頭部接頭1224的尺寸可使該柄部接頭納置於該頭 部接頭1224的整個長度中。 於第12A及12B圖所繪之特定例示結構中,球杆頭部 1200可具有界定於該球杆頭部1200底部内之内腔室1242, 其提供沿該軸線1220之一開口,用以納置該頭部接頭 1224。如第12A圖可見,該頭部接頭1224是適以插置於該内 腔至1242内,使得該頭部接頭1224的第二端1228以旋轉抑 制方式納置該球杆頭部1200的杆頸區1216内該柄部接頭 1202的第二端1210並與之銜接。該内腔室1242可以插接面 1236所界定,如第12A圖所示。根據第丨2A圖所示之例示結 構,頭部接頭1224進一步包括一凸緣1244,可座靠於插接 面1236上。該頭部接頭1224的外表面亦可以鍵齒123〇所界 定’其可構形成以旋轉抑制方式被該内腔室1242底部内的 鍵齒1241納置並與之銜接。 該柄部接頭1202/頭部接頭1224總成可如圖所繪以墊片 1240及螺桿1238固定於該球杆頭部。熟於此項技藝者將瞭 解有多種不同方式來鎖固第12A及12B圖的元件。譬如,取 代螺桿1238,該頭部接頭1224可以習用技術永久固定於該 43 £ 201107012 杆頸區之内腔室1242内。 其他旋轉抑制結構及配置亦可在未脫離本發明下使 用。譬如,該頭部接頭1224或該柄部接頭1202之其一者或 兩者可包含機械結構,例如裝有彈簧之銷體或其他延伸進 入開口、凹槽或脊部内之延伸結構(例如,類似液壓管附 接至油壓供應連接元件)。掣爪機構及其他配合於開口、凹 槽或脊部内之物性(及選擇性靜態的)固定結構亦可在未 脫離本發明内使用作為一可鬆釋的旋轉抑制連接。 如第12A圖所示,該柄部接頭12〇2可構形以僅部分配合 於該頭部接頭1224中。而於其他結構中,該柄部接頭 可延伸多於或少於該頭部接頭1224的軸向長度。於根據本 發明進一步例示結構中,該頭部接頭1224可一體成型於或 是永久固定於一球杆頭部12〇〇,例如可納置於或一體成型 為杆頸區1236之部分。於此等結構中,可沒有該頭部接頭 1224的外表面(若球杆頭部結構具有一外杆頸時,該杆頸 孔可自杆頸外表面以一,,偏離軸線,,方式延伸)。 第12B圖的柄部接頭12〇2/頭部接頭咖總成之分解圖 進-步強調根據本發明的某些觀點,可用以構製高爾夫球 杆之幾種方法的其中-種。根據該例示方法,該柄部構件 ⑽是附接於該柄部接頭12〇2,其令該柄部構件ι〇6是插置 於沿一第二轴線1220延伸之一穿孔1218中。該方法可進一 步包括將該柄部接頭12()2的第二端咖插置於一頭部接頭 ⑽的-穿孔1231_,其中該穿孔1231具有以鍵齒咖所 界定的橫剖面形狀’且其形狀是可以數個不同方位納置該 44 201107012 柄部接頭1202的第二端1210之鍵齒1204。該方法可進一步 包括將該頭部接頭1224插置於一球杆頭部1200底部由插接 面1236所界定之區域1242内。該杆頸部1216的底部或該内 腔室1242的底部可具有内開口,其横剖面形狀是以鍵齒 1241所界定,該等鍵齒1241的形狀是可以數個不同方位納 置該頭部接頭1224的第二端1228之鍵齒1230。根據選擇的 結構,該頭部接頭1224於界定於該球杆頭部1236底部上之 杆頸區内之插置可自數個不同方位中選擇,例如,如第i2B 圖的1236之§己號1 所標記者。據此,根據本發明的其他方 法可包含.將該柄部接頭丨2〇2自該頭部接頭丨224移除,且 將該柄部接頭1202的第二端121〇以一不同方位(例如在一S 29 201107012 extends upwardly, extending from the flange region 714 to the second end 706, 716 may also extend only a portion of the outer surface of the handle 2; the outer surface of the key joint 702 may be equally spaced The axis 7 〇 8 of the key 702 of the strip boundary surface of the = Γ key 716 extends. m is long or along the shank joint member = / = structure, the outer surface of the shank joint view, the phase portion == joint 8 〇 2, at the position of the non-circular cross section, ^ is a sharp cone The diameter of the member is slightly reduced from the first end to the second end. This feature makes it easy to &lt;and, for the purpose of attaching lions to the head, and/or avoiding the need to maintain extremely tight tolerances in the manufacturing process. 2. Exemplary Head Joint According to other examples of the present invention, the illustrated connecting member of Fig. 9 may further include a head lion 2. The head joint view may include a material different from the material of the other segments including the golf club, such as 'the head joint 802 may be lightweight metal, metal mouth gold' or aggregate. Made up of materials such as rigid polymeric materials. Referring to Fig. 8, the head joint 8() 2 has a first end and a second end. As seen, the end 804 is along the same axis as the second end 806 (not shown). The ankle joint 802 further includes a perforation 810 ′ along a second axis 812 that is configured to receive the shank joint 702 on the second axis 812. The shank joint 702 sequentially receives the shank member 1 〇 6). Therefore, the outer portion of the head joint 802 can extend from the first end 8〇4 in an axial direction to the first end 806′ and the through hole 810 of the handle joint 702 is received in different axial directions of 201107012. (Axis 812) extends. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from reviewing this disclosure that a combination of various structural elements and/or methods can be used to implement the two axes of the joint 802 without departing from the scope of the invention. The angle difference between the first axis (not shown) and the second axis 812 may be any angle without departing from the invention, such as at least 0.25 degrees, at least 〇5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, At least 2.5 degrees, at least 4 degrees, or even at least 8 degrees. The cross-sectional shape of the perforation 810 of the 5 颂 joint 8 〇 2 may be defined by a key 82 延伸 extending along a vertical axis 812 that is sized to engage and engage the exterior of the shank 702 The key teeth 716 are in a fixed position. &quot;Hai and other keys may be formed by ridges on the surface of the material comprising the head joint 802 and may be processed according to a variety of different known techniques, such as by extrusion, tanning, casting or any other familiarity with this item. Mechanical techniques known to the skilled artisan. Thus, the cross-sectional shape of the perforation 810 can be configured to have a size and shape suitable to inhibit rotation of the shank joint 702 relative to the head joint 8〇2. However, in other exemplary configurations, only a portion of the perforation 81 is engaged or mated with the handle joint 702, and the mating or other engagement prevents the handle joint 702 from rotating in the head joint 802. The first end 8〇4 of the head joint 802 can be defined by the recess 816 in the particular embodiment of the structure shown in Figures 8 and 9, and is shaped such that when the handle joint 702 is fitted to the head joint 8〇2 The perforation "" can be used to receive the flange 714 of the shank joint 702. Other rotation inhibiting structures and configurations can also be used without departing from the invention. For example, the head joint 802 or the shank joint 7 〇 2 One or both may comprise a mechanical structure, such as a spring loaded pin body or other extension structure that extends into the opening, groove or ridge (eg, similar to a hydraulic tube attached to &amp; 31 201107012 = supply connection element). The claw mechanism and other fixed structures that fit in the opening, groove or nickname &amp; (and optionally static) can also be used as a releasable rotation suppression connection without detachment. As shown in Fig. 8 The shank joint 702 can be configured to only partially fit into the joint 802. In other constructions, the shank joint can extend: less than or less than the axial length of the head joint _2. The steps are as follows in the WA'IOB'IOC and l〇D diagrams, the handle The configuration of the joint and the configuration of the bowl relative to the head of the club can be used to adjust various positions and/or angles of the (4) wield club head ^ 1_ ball striking surface (eg, lying angle, loft angle, face angle, etc.) In other exemplary structures according to the present invention, the head joint can be formed or permanently fixed with the agricultural rod 4902, such as being placed in the neck region 9〇2 or formed into a rod. (d) Part 904. In such structures, 'the outer surface of the head joint 8〇2 may not be present (if the club head structure has an outer neck, the neck hole may be from the outer surface of the neck), , off-axis, way extended) 3. Assembly method according to alternative exemplary structure of the present invention - Figure 9 depicts an example of a golf club according to the examples of the present invention as depicted in Figures 7 and 8 An exploded perspective view of the golf club 900. The exploded view of the golf club 900 also emphasizes some of the methods that can be used to construct a golf club in accordance with certain aspects of the present invention. According to an exemplary method: the member member 106 is attached Connected to a first end 7 (10) and a second end 7 along a first axis 7〇8 The handle joint 7〇2 of 06, wherein the handle member 1〇6 is inserted in a perforation 710 extending along a second axis 712 (the axis 712 is shown in Fig. 7) 32 201107012. The handle The member 1〇6 can be permanently fixed to the handle joint 7〇2 (for example by a bonding agent or an adhesive, by a fusion technique (such as welding 'brazing or soldering), etc.), or these components (10) and The method is further releasably coupled. The method further includes inserting the second end 7〇6 of the handle joint 7〇2 into the perforation 81〇 of a head joint 802, wherein the head joint 8〇2 includes A first end 8〇4 and a second end 8〇6 along a first axis 808, and wherein the perforation 810 has a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth 820, and the shape is a plurality of different orientations The key teeth 716 of the second end 7〇6 of the handle joint 7〇2 are placed. The method can further include inserting the head joint 8〇2 into the neck region 904 of a club head 902. The neck region 9〇4 may have an inner opening having a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth _6, and the shape of the key teeth 9〇6 may be set in a plurality of different orientations. The second end of the key teeth 818. Depending on the configuration selected, the insertion of the head joint 8〇2 in the neck region 9 can be selected from a number of different orientations, for example, as discussed below with respect to the 10A-1GD map. Accordingly, other methods in accordance with the present invention may include removing the handle joint 702 from the head joint 8〇2, the second end of the joint such as being in a different orientation (eg, at a different _ position) Reinserting into the through hole 81〇 of the head joint 8〇2; and/or removing the head joint 802 from the neck region 9〇4 of the club head 9〇2, and The joint 802 is re-inserted into the neck region 9〇4 of the club head 902 in different orientations (eg, at different rotational positions. The illustrated neck region 904 can include an inner chamber or perforation for The head joint 802 is received. The perforation can be machined into the head during manufacture of the golf club head according to processing techniques known to those skilled in the art. In the case of "33 201107012" The neck region 904 is formed on the golf club head 9〇2 by drilling or perforating. Thus, the outer circumference of the neck portion is at least partially identical to the golf club head 902. The material of the inlet/ground 4 perforation can be defined by the key teeth, and the head having the shape of the key tooth can be connected in a cohesive manner; Lion 2. The handle member 1〇6 can be secured to the club head (through the handle joint and the head to the lion 2) in any desired manner, including the release and use of the art known and used in the art. Connecting system. As can be seen in the exploded view of the 9th®, the outer portion of the neck region _ can have a thread 910. The thread 91 can be passed over the first end of the shank joint _9 〇 8 and the neck region A thread 91 on the outer surface of the 9 〇 4 is screwed to secure the entire joint assembly. As another example, a thread can be extended through an opening (such as a club head) disposed within the weak portion of the club The bottom portion of the portion is connected to one of the threaded portions in the bottom of the handle member 1〇6, the handle joint 202, and/or the head joint 3〇2. 4. Adjusting the head joint and the The shank joint is offset from the axis of the outer surface of the shank joint 702 by the axis of the perforation 710 in the shank joint 702, and the axis of the perforation in the head joint 8 〇 2 can be offset from the axis of the outer surface thereof Therefore, the rotation of these joints relative to the club head 902 will change the shank member 丨〇6 relative to The position of the ball striking face of the club head. These deviations may be angles in the range of 〇25 to 4 degrees, and in some examples, the deviation may be an angle in the range of 〇5 to 2 degrees. 10A-10D each show a top view of a portion of a golf club in accordance with an alternative exemplary structure of the present invention, where both the shank joint 7〇2 and the head joint 802 can be placed relative to the club head 9〇. 2 different rotational orientations 34 201107012. Relative to the rotation of the structure depicted in Figures 5A-5B, where the rotation must be equal to at least the full side of the polygon, the seventh, the alternative structure depicted allows for a slightly more A multiplicity of incremental rotations. In particular, referring to the figures, the handle member 106 is securely held in the handle joint 7(). As seen in the figure ι()αι(10), the shank joint 702 has an outer shape defined by the teeth extending along the axis 7〇8 of the shank joint 7〇2. The outer surface of the handle joint 702 is in engagement with and mated with the head joint 802 defined by the key teeth extending along the axis 812 of the head joint 802, and has a shape of an inner peripheral perforation for receiving the handle Portion 702. In the first _1A_1()D diagram, the outer surface of the handle joint 7〇2 and the tooth hole of the head joint 802 are similarly shaped such that the key teeth of the head joint are in a plurality of different rotational orientations. The key teeth of the shank joint 7 〇 2 are placed and engaged with each other 'but in this way, rotation and movement can also be suppressed. The illustrated handle joint 7〇2 of Figures 10A-10D may include the symbol 1〇〇2 and the example head joint 802 may include the symbol 1〇〇4. The symbol 1〇〇2 on the handle joint 7〇2 indicates the rotational position of the handle joint 702 with respect to the head joint 8〇2 and the club head 902. The symbol on the head joint 8〇2 indicates the rotational position of the head joint 802 associated with the club head 9〇2 and the handle joint 7〇2. The advantage of the markers 10〇2,1〇〇4 is that the user can more accurately record the head/handle orientation of the club and/or after one or more components are rotated relative to the handle member 106. Make it reliably return to a previous position. Since the shape of both the shank joint 702 and the head joint 8 〇 2 is defined by the key teeth 716, 818 and 820, they can be engaged and fastened in a plurality of rotational orientations in a gas- and release manner. . Therefore, discussed below is the position of the head joint 7〇2 and the handle joint 8〇2 35 201107012 when S is in the incremental rotational position. Position 1 means that when the symbols 1002, 10〇4 are at the 12 o'clock position in the i-th diagram and the subsequent position is the incremental rotation of the (10) clock sequence. In the re-entry embodiment, if desired, the club head may be marked with a mark. According to the positioning of the handle joint 702 and/or the head joint 8〇2 with respect to the club head 102, the impact characteristic of the club can be changed. This feature is followed by the release. The system 1G4 is coupled such that the club analyst (or others) can freely and easily adjust various angles and/or positions of the handle member 1〇6 relative to the club head 1〇2 (eg, various lying Angle, loft, and face angle combination)' while still using the same handle 1〇6 and/or head 1〇2, which is helpful for use. It is easier to pick the best club head/ The handle is assembled and configured to suit its needs. See Figure 1A, the symbol 1〇〇2 indicates that the handle joint 702 is in position 1, and the symbol 1〇〇4 indicates that the head joint is also in position 1. As seen in Fig. 10B, the shank joint 7〇2 (and the shank 〇6) has been rotated slightly in the clockwise direction, while the head joint 8〇2 remains at position 1. On the one hand, In Fig. 10C, the head joint 802 (and the club head 102) has been rotated slightly in a clockwise direction, and the shank joints 7 remain at position 1. In Fig. 10D, both the shank joint 7〇2 and the head joint 8〇2 have been slightly rotated in the clockwise direction to effectively rotate the shank 1〇6 and the club head 102 to each other. Repositioning of the handle joint 702 relative to the head joint 802 as described may have the advantage that the club head/handle orientation can be adjusted by known factors. For example, with the perforations 71〇81〇 The information about the off-axis angle can be linked to the handle joint 7〇2 and the head joint 8〇2. The information can be displayed on the joints 702 and 802 by the 201107012, which can be printed, engraved or otherwise. Marked on the connectors 702 and 802, provided separately, or otherwise provided. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the first 〇A_1〇D diagram represents only four of the multiple rotational orientations, The shank handle joint 702 and the head joint 8〇2 can be releasably engaged and fastened. Sections 11 and 11 depict a portion of the club head of still further embodiments described herein in accordance with the present invention. Top view. Figure 11A depicts a head joint 1104 having a regular polygon The outer cross-sectional shape and the inner perforation have a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth extending along the vertical axis of the head joint 丨丨〇4. The shank joint 丨1〇 depicted in Fig. 11A 2 having an outer cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth extending along a vertical axis of the shank joint 1102, and having a shape that can be placed by and associated with vertical key teeth on the inner perforations of the head joint 11〇4 Fig. 11B shows a configuration similar to Fig. 11A, but Fig. 11B depicts a head joint 11〇8 having an outer cross section defined by key teeth extending along the vertical axis of the head joint 1108. The shape and a perforation within the shape of a transversely scraped surface having a regular polygon. The shank joint 1106 depicted in Fig. 11B has an outer cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon and is shaped to engage and engage with the regular polygon of the inner perforation of the head joint 1108. Further embodiments depicted in Figures 11A and 11B are only two of the many different combinations of embodiments that fall within the scope of the present invention and will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. As in a more particular embodiment, any desired polygonal cross-sectional shape can be used without departing from the invention, such as a 3 to 2 〇 shape. F. Other Illustrative Structures of the Invention The features of the invention described herein may be further defined by the following other exemplary embodiments. The following exemplified structure is explained with reference to the illustrated ball structure depicted in the above and the drawings. 1. Illustrated Handle Joint/Head Joint Assembly with Bottom Feed Head Joints Figures 12A and 12B show an adjustable handle joint/head joint assembly in accordance with another exemplary construction of the present invention. Figure 12A is a cross-sectional perspective view of the handle joint 1202 and the head joint 1224 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure i2B 分解 Figure 12A is an exploded view of the shank joint/head joint assembly. The illustrated shank joint 1202 is similar to the exemplified shank joint 7〇2 described above, wherein the outer surface of the shank joint 12〇2 can extend along the longitudinal axis of the shank joint 12〇2 by a key 1204 (depicted in丨 2B Figure) is fully or partially defined. The handle joint 1202 can be made of one or more suitable materials as described above and can include materials that are different from the materials included in other sections of the golf club. For example, the handle joint 1202 can be constructed of a lightweight metal, metal alloy, or polymeric material (e.g., a rigid polymeric material). The shank joint 1202 is generally cylindrical and has a first end 1206 along the same axis, an intermediate portion 1208 and a second end 121A. According to the illustrated structure depicted in Figures i2A and i2B, the first end 12〇6, the intermediate portion 12〇8, and the second end 1210 can each exhibit a decreasing diameter. The first end 12〇6 can include a lip 1212 that can seat against a support region 1214 of the neck region 1216. The shank joint 1202 further includes a perforation 1218 configured to be attached to a shank member 1 沿 6 along an off-axis U20. The offset axis 122〇 can be offset from the center rod axis 1222 by about 2 degrees, however the angle of deflection can be any angle without departing from the invention, such as at least 度25 degrees, at least 度5 degrees, 38 201107012 at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 2.5 degrees, at least 4 degrees, or even at least 8 degrees. In addition, the second end 1210 can include a fixed structure (for example, a screw hole 1211 in this embodiment), which helps to securely attach the handle joint 12〇2 to a club head body. As detailed below. In this exemplary structure, as shown in FIG. 12A, the through hole ni8 is not opened to the screw hole 1211, but if necessary, the screw hole 1211 can be extended to and opened to the inside according to some structures of the present invention. Chamber 1218. According to the exemplified structure shown in Figs. 12A and 12B, the perforated crucible 2丨8 may have a circular cross-sectional shape, for example, a circular handle which can be placed in a conventional shape. However, if desired, the cross-sectional shape of the perforation 1218 can be configured to have a size and shape that inhibits rotation of the handle member 1〇6 relative to the handle joint 12〇2. For example, the shape of the perforations 1218 themselves may be defined by key teeth that are sized to engage and engage one of the shank members having a portion of the outer teeth. As described above, corresponding to the handle joint 2〇2, the handle joint 12〇2 can be configured in a number of ways such that the perforations 1218 can engage or mate with the handle member 106 and such mating prevents the handle joint 12 from being The crucible 2 rotates in the handle member 1〇6. In other constructions, the handle joint 12〇2 can be permanently engaged with the handle member 106 (eg, by a bonding agent or adhesive; by welding, brazing, soldering, or other fusion techniques; by mechanical means) The connector; by means of a friction fit or the like), in particular, the perforation 1218 and the handle member 106 have an exemplary circular cross-section. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the combination of the handle joint 1 and the handle member 106 can be used in a number of different ways. Other rotation suppression structures and configurations that are placed in the handle joint 12A with respect to the handle 106 can also be used without departing from the invention. For example, the handle portion 39 201107012 head 1202 and/or the handle member 106 may comprise a mechanical structure, such as a pin body loaded with an elastomer or other extension extending into the opening, groove or ridge. Structure (eg 'similar hydraulic hose attached to hydraulic supply connection element). The claw mechanism and other physical (and selective static) fixing structures that fit in the openings, grooves or ridges can also be used as a releasable rotation suppression connection without departing from the invention. The connection of the shank joint 12〇2 to the shank member 1〇6 can be releasable to allow the shank to be “replaced.” (4) its storage, the shank joint 1202 can be formed or Permanently secured to the handle member. As shown in Figures 12A and 12B, the outer surface of the handle joint 12A can have a full or partial definition of the key 12(10) extending along the axis 122 of the handle joint. (4) face shape. The keys # can form a ridge along the surface 'the size of which can be matched with the other surface of the key, for example, the key 1232 in the interior of the head joint 1224 and engages in a fixed position The fingers 1204 may be formed by ridges on the surface of the material comprising the shank joint 12〇2 and may be processed according to a variety of different known techniques, such as by extrusion, molding, casting or any other familiar Mechanical technology known to those skilled in the art. According to Figure 12B By way of example, the key ridges 2 〇 4 can extend along the second end 1210 of the shank joint 丨 2 〇 2. Therefore, the cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shank joint 12 〇 2 can be configured to have a suitable Cooperating with the neck region 1216 (shown in Figure 12B) and the head joint 1224 (inserted into the bottom of the club head 1200, illustrated below), and inhibiting the handle joint 12〇2 relative to the head The size and shape of the rotation of the joint 1224. According to the features of the invention described herein, the key of the 201107012 in the bottom of the inner chamber 242 and the keys 123 and 1232 (which will be further described below) ) may be formed by staggered ridges and grooves, which are triangular, circular, square or generally trapezoidal. The key teeth (or polygonal cross-sectional areas) may be along the handle joint 1202 (or the head joint) The longitudinal (4) portion of the outer surface of the 1224 or the perforation of the neck region (2) 6 extends without departing from the invention. For example, the key teeth 1204 may extend to the total length of the outer surface of the handle joint coffee. The sails, and in some of the illustrated structures, the keys can extend the total length 15_8〇%, or even 20-60% of the total length. The portion containing the outer surface of the key can also be located at any desired position along the length without departing from the invention, for example from the second The end 1210 extends upwardly from the lip region m2 to the second end 12. The fingers (10) may also extend only around the outer surface portion of the handle joint 12〇2. For example, the handle The outer surface of the joint 1202 may be defined by strips that are equally spaced around the outer surface of the key tooth, the strips extending along the length or along the axis 122G of the handle joint (10). Further, the keys Regions 1204, 1241, 123() and 1232 may be substituted with a cross-sectional shape having a regular polygon for any from 3 to plus without departing from the invention. In some exemplary configurations, the outer surface of the handle joint, the handle member 106 and/or the head joint 1224 may have a tapered shape in the axial direction at a position other than a circular cross section. The diameter of the member is made 1 mm from the first end, traversing the middle, and decreasing across the second end 12_. This feature can help the handle joint 12_ to be easily fitted and slipped out of the 1 =: head 1224' and/or to avoid the need to maintain extreme strictness in the manufacturing process. 201107012 The invention depicted in accordance with Figures 12A and 12B Other embodiments, exemplifying the connector, can include a head joint 1224. (4) The joint (10) may be made of the above-mentioned or a plurality of suitable materials and may include a material different from the material of the (fourth) portion of the golf club. For example, the head joint 1224 can be constructed of heavy metals, metal alloys, or polymeric materials such as rigid polymeric materials. Referring to Figures 12A and 12B, the illustrated head connector has a first end 1226 and a second end 1228. As can be seen, the first end 1226 is along the same axis as the second end 1228 (e.g., axis 122 of Figure 12A). The head joint 1224 further includes a perforation 1231 along the second axis 1234 that is configured to receive the shank joint 1202 on the second axis 1234 (the shank joint 12 〇 2 in turn) The handle member 1〇6). Therefore, the outer portion of the head joint 1224 can extend from the first end 1226 in an axial direction to the second end 1228 (axis 1220) of the second end 1226 and the perforation 1231 of the handle joint 12〇2 is different. The axial direction (axis 1234) extends. Those skilled in the art, in reviewing this disclosure, will readily appreciate that the two axes of the head joint 1224 can be implemented using a variety of different structural elements and/or combinations of methods without departing from the scope of the invention. The angle difference between the first axis 122 〇 and the second axis 1234 may be any angle, such as at least 0-25 degrees, at least 0.5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 25 degrees, at least, without departing from the invention. 4 degrees, or even at least 8 degrees. The through hole 1231 of the head joint 1224 may also have a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth 1232 extending longitudinally in the through hole 1231. The keys 1232 are shaped to engage and engage the handle joint 12〇2. The outer key 1204 is in a fixed position. The fingers 1232 can be formed from ridges on the surface of the material comprising the head joint 42 201107012 1224 and can be processed according to a variety of different known techniques, such as by extrusion, molding, casting, or any other Mechanical technology known to the skilled artisan. Thus, the cross-sectional shape of the perforation 1231 can be configured to have a size and shape suitable to inhibit rotation of the shank joint 12G2 relative to the head joint 1224. According to the cross-sectional view of Figure i2A, the perforation 1231 only partially engages or mates with the handle joint 12(). In other embodiments, the head joint 1224 is sized to allow the handle joint to be placed over the entire length of the head joint 1224. In the particular exemplary configuration depicted in Figures 12A and 12B, the club head 1200 can have an inner chamber 1242 defined within the bottom of the club head 1200 that provides an opening along the axis 1220 for The head joint 1224 is placed. As seen in FIG. 12A, the head joint 1224 is adapted to be inserted into the lumen to 1242 such that the second end 1228 of the head joint 1224 receives the neck of the club head 1200 in a rotationally inhibiting manner. The second end 1210 of the handle joint 1202 is within the region 1216 and engages therewith. The inner chamber 1242 can be defined by the mating face 1236 as shown in Fig. 12A. According to the illustrated construction shown in Fig. 2A, the head joint 1224 further includes a flange 1244 that seats against the insertion surface 1236. The outer surface of the head joint 1224 can also be defined by the key teeth 123' which can be configured to be engaged and engaged by the key teeth 1241 in the bottom of the inner chamber 1242 in a rotationally inhibiting manner. The shank joint 1202/head joint 1224 assembly can be secured to the club head by a shim 1240 and a screw 1238 as depicted. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that there are many different ways to lock the components of Figures 12A and 12B. For example, instead of the screw 1238, the head joint 1224 can be permanently secured within the inner chamber 1242 of the 43 £ 201107012 neck region by conventional techniques. Other rotation inhibiting structures and configurations can also be used without departing from the invention. For example, one or both of the head joint 1224 or the handle joint 1202 can comprise a mechanical structure, such as a spring-loaded pin body or other extension structure that extends into the opening, groove or ridge (eg, similar) The hydraulic pipe is attached to the oil pressure supply connection element). The jaw mechanism and other physical (and optionally static) fixed structures that fit within the opening, recess or ridge can also be used as a releasable rotation inhibiting connection without departing from the invention. As shown in Fig. 12A, the handle joint 12〇2 can be configured to only partially fit into the head joint 1224. In other constructions, the handle joint can extend more or less than the axial length of the head joint 1224. In a further illustrative configuration in accordance with the present invention, the head joint 1224 can be integrally formed or permanently affixed to a club head 12, for example, portion that can be placed or integrally formed into the neck region 1236. In such a structure, the outer surface of the head joint 1224 may be absent (if the club head structure has an outer neck, the neck hole may extend from the outer surface of the neck to the axis, ). An exploded view of the shank joint 12〇2/head joint coffee assembly of Fig. 12B. Further emphasis is placed on one of several methods of constructing a golf club in accordance with certain aspects of the present invention. According to the exemplary method, the handle member (10) is attached to the handle joint 12A2 such that the handle member ι6 is inserted into one of the perforations 1218 extending along a second axis 1220. The method can further include inserting the second end of the handle joint 12() 2 into a perforation 1231_ of a head joint (10), wherein the perforation 1231 has a cross-sectional shape defined by a key tooth and The shape is the key 1204 of the second end 1210 of the 44 201107012 handle joint 1202 that can be placed in a number of different orientations. The method can further include inserting the head joint 1224 into a region 1242 defined by the mating face 1236 at the bottom of a club head 1200. The bottom of the rod neck 1216 or the bottom of the inner chamber 1242 may have an inner opening, the cross-sectional shape of which is defined by the key teeth 1241, and the shape of the key teeth 1241 is such that the head can be placed in several different orientations. The key 1230 of the second end 1228 of the joint 1224. Depending on the configuration selected, the insertion of the head joint 1224 in the neck region defined on the bottom of the club head 1236 can be selected from a number of different orientations, for example, as in the 1236 of the i2B diagram. 1 marked by. Accordingly, other methods in accordance with the present invention can include removing the handle joint 丨2〇2 from the head joint 丨224 and the second end 121 of the shank joint 1202 in a different orientation (eg, In a

不同的紅轉位置處)再插置於該頭部接頭1224的穿孔DM 内;及/或將該頭部接頭1224自該杆頸區底部移除,且將該 頭部接頭1224.*同綠㈣置於該球杆頭和⑼的杆 頸區12365之底部内。 旦描置時 蜎U系統1238通過該内腔室1242 插入於該球杆頭部1200底部内且藉將該鎖固系統⑽盘設 置於該柄部㈣讀巾的_結構1211銜接,該柄部接頭 1202與朗料頭122何與_㈣和〇()_。若要的 =該頭部接頭1224交會該球_則細之位置(例如於 女裝舍部m3及/或該杆頸開口)及/或該鎖固系細8交會 該球杆頭部1200之位置可包含—彈性材料(諸如塾片、軸 襯、〇形環、彈性墊圈或覆層 μ㈣ 飞覆層4)’以提供噪音及/或震動減 等。此例示連接系統是可輕易鬆釋,例如藉旋開該 45 t=-. 201107012 =:::::若要的話,該_238及該内腔室1242可 二238ΓΓ ϊ捍⑵8自該柄部接頭1202鬆釋時可防止該螺 το王脫出相腔室1242 (例如藉於該螺桿1238的自 端上設置-擴大環)。該螺桿1238可包含一頭部,其具有 用以銜接-螺絲起子、—L形扳手起子(aii— 他工具之結構。 4再 由於該柄部接頭1202的穿孔1218之軸線可與該柄部接 頭1202外表面的軸線偏離,且由於該頭部接頭咖的穿孔 1231之軸線可與其外表面之㈣祕因此這些接頭相對 於該球杆頭和00之旋轉將纽變該柄部構件iQ6相對於 該:求杆頭部的擊球面之位置。如以上有關於先前例示結構 ^詳細說明,此特點’跟著該可鬆釋連接系統1G4,使球杆 分析師(或其他者)可自由且輕易地調整該柄部構件1〇6相對 於該球杆頭部102之各種不同角度及/或位置(例如,各種躺 角、杆面傾角,及面角組合),而仍使用相同的柄部1〇6及/ 或頭部102,如此有助於使用者更輕易地決定最佳的球杆頭 部/柄部組合及配置,以適合其需要。 2·其他例示柄部接頭/頭部接頭總成 第13 A及13B圖顯示根據本發明另一例示結構之可調整 柄部接頭/頭部接頭總成。於第13A圖的橫剖圖所繪及第13B 圖的分解圖所繪之該柄部接頭/頭部接頭總成是類似於第 7-9圖所繪及第12A_12B圖所繪之例示結構。因此,在此討 論將參考第7-9圖及第12A-12B圖之例示結構。 該例示柄部接頭1302是類似於上述例示柄部接頭702及 46 201107012 1202,其中該柄部接頭1302的外表面可完全或部分以沿該 柄部接頭1302的縱軸延伸之鍵齒13〇4來界定(如第13B圖所 繪)。該柄部接頭丨302可如上述以一或多種適當材質製成, 且可包含與高爾夫球杆其他段部所包含的材料不同之材 夤。譬如,該柄部接頭1302可由一質輕金屬、金屬合金、 或聚合物材料(例如剛性聚合物材料)所構成。 柄部接頭1302概呈圓柱形且具有沿相同軸線之一第一 端1306及一第二端1310。根據第13A_13B圖所繪之例示結 構,柄部接頭1302之直徑可自該第一端13〇6至該第二端 1310漸減。如第13B圖所示,該第一端13〇6可包含一向外凸 出區1312,其適以座靠於一頭部接頭^24之一第一端η% 上並與之配合。柄部接頭1302進一步包括一穿孔1318,其 構形成可沿一偏離軸線13 2 0附接於一柄部構件丨〇 6。該偏離 軸線1320可與-中心杆頸軸線1322偏離約2度,然而該偏離 角度可為任何角度而未偏離本發明,例如,至少〇 25度至 少0.5度、至少1度、至少2度、至少2.5度、至少4度,或甚 至至少8度。 根據第13 A及13B圖所示的例示結構,該穿孔丨3丨8可具 有一圓形橫剖面形狀,以例如可納置一傳統形狀的圓形柄 部。如上述相對於柄部接頭202及柄部接頭12〇2,該柄部接 頭1302可以數種方式構形,使得穿孔1318可與該柄部構件 106銜接或配合,且使得此配合可防止該柄部接頭13〇2於該 柄部構件106中旋轉。熟習此項技藝者將輕易瞭解柄部接頭 1302與柄部構件1〇6的結合可使用多種不同的方式。 47 201107012 如第&quot;A及13B圖所示,該柄部接頭13〇2的外表面可且 有完全或部分以沿該柄部接頭的軸線132〇延伸之鍵齒削 所界定之橫剖面形狀。該等鍵齒可形成沿該表面之脊部, 其尺寸是可與另一表面的鍵齒,例如該頭部接頭 内之鍵齒配合及銜接於—固定位置上。相對於第以及· 圖所示之該等鍵齒可具有如先前所述之尺寸、形狀及加 工。根據第13B圖所繪之例示結構,該等鍵齒⑽可沿該柄 部接頭⑽的第二端131〇延伸。因此,該柄部接頭13_ 外表面之橫剖面形狀是構形成具有適以配合於該頭部接頭 1324内’及抑制該柄部接頭⑽相對於該頭部接頭⑽旋 轉之尺寸與形狀。該等鍵齒13Q4 (或者是多邊形橫剖面積) 可沿該柄部接’G2 (或朗部接頭1324或該杆頸區1316 的穿孔)的外表面之縱長的任何部分延伸,而不脫離本發 明’如先前相對於第7_9圖及第12A_12B圖的例示結構所討 淪者。此外,該等區13〇4、133〇及1332可改為具有正多邊 形的橫剖面形狀,具有3至2_側邊,而不脫離本發明。 於一些例示結構中,該柄部接頭13〇2之外表面、該柄部 構件106及/或該頭部接頭1324,於非圓形橫剖面之位置處, 可於軸向方向上呈尖錐,使得該構件的直徑自該第一端至 該第二端減少。此特徵可助於使該柄部接頭13〇2輕易地配 合於且滑出於該頭部接頭1324,及/或避免在製造程序中需 要維持極嚴格的公差度。 第13A及13B圖所繪的例示結構可進一步包含一頭部接 頭1324。該頭部接頭1324可以上述一或多種適當材質製成 48 201107012 且可包括與包含高爾夫球杆的其他段部之材質不同的材 質,如先前所討論者。例如,該頭部接頭襲可以重量輕 的至屬i屬合金’或聚合材料(例如剛性聚合材料)所 構成參見第13A及13B圖,該例示頭部接頭1324具有一第 -端1326及-第二端1328。如所見,該第一端1326是沿與 該第二端1328相同軸線(第13A圖的軸線·所示)。該頭 部接頭1324進-步包括—沿—第二㈣1334之穿孔ΐ33ι, 其構形成可納置在該第二軸線1334上之該柄部接頭13〇2 (該柄部接頭1302依次納置柄部構件1〇6)。因此,該頭部 接頭1324的外部可自該第—端1326以一軸向方向延伸至該 第二端1328 (轴線1320),而納置該柄部接頭13〇2之該穿孔 1331以不同的轴向方向(軸線1334)延伸。熟於此項技藝 者在檢閱此揭露將可輕易瞭解到可使用各種不同的結構元 件及/或方法之組合來實施頭部接頭1324的二軸線,而未偏 離本發明之範圍。於該第一軸線132〇與該第二軸線1334之 間的角度差於未脫離本發明可為任何角度,例如至少〇 25 度、至少0.5度 '至少1度 '至少2度、至少2 5度、至少4度, 或甚至至少8度。 該頭部接頭1324的穿孔1331具有之橫剖面形狀可至少 部分以縱向延伸於該穿孔1331中之鍵齒1332來界定,該等 鍵齒1332的形狀是可納置及銜接該柄部接頭13〇2的外部上 之鍵齒1304於一固定位置上。該等鍵齒1332亦可具有如先 前討論者之尺寸、形狀及加工。因此該穿孔1331的橫剖面 形狀可構形成具有適以抑制該柄部接頭13〇2相對於該頭部 £ 49 201107012 接頭1324旋轉之尺寸與形狀。根據第13A圖之橫剖圖,該柄 部接頭1302可插置於該穿孔1331内以與其整個部分配合。 於其他實施例中,該頭部接頭1324可具有使該柄部接頭可 納置於僅該頭部接頭1324—部分長度中之尺寸。 於第13A及13B圖所繪之特定例示結構中,球杆頭部 1300可具有一空間1342,其界定於球杆頭部之底部上,該 球杆頭部設置一沿該轴線1342之開口用以納置該頭部接頭 1324。如第13A圖所見,空間1342可由插接面1336界定。根 據第13A圖所示之例示結構,該柄部接頭13〇2/頭部接頭 1324總成可藉墊片134〇及螺桿1338自該球杆頭部13〇〇之底 部而鎖固於該球杆頭部。然而,熟於此項技藝者將瞭解有 多種不同方式來鎖固第13 A及13B圖的元件。 於根據本發明的進一步例示結構中,該頭部接頭1324 可與一球杆頭部1300—體成型或者是永久性固定,如被納 置於杆頸區1316中或一體成型為杆頸區1316的一部分。於 此等結構中,可沒有該頭部接頭1324的外表面(若球杆頭 邛結構具有一外杆頸時,該杆頸孔可自杆頸外表面以一,,偏 離轴線”方式延伸)。 苐13B圖的柄部’接頭13〇2/頭部接頭1324總成之分解圖 進一步強調根據本發明的某些觀點,可用以構製高爾夫球 杆之幾種方法的其中一種。根據該例示方法,該柄部構件 是附接於該柄部接頭13〇2 ’其中該柄部構件ι〇6是插置 於沿一第二轴線1320延伸之一穿孔1318中。該方法可進一 步包括將該柄部接頭13〇2的第二端1310插置於一頭部接頭 50 201107012 1324的一穿孔1331中’其十該穿孔如具有以鍵齒⑽所 界定的橫剖面形狀,且其形狀是可以數個不同方位納置該 柄部接頭1302的第二端U10之㈣13G4。該方法可進— 包括將該頭部接頭1324插置於一球杆頭部13〇〇的杆· 13丨6内。該杆頸區1316可具有一内開口,其橫剖面形狀是 以鍵齒所界定,料鍵齒的形狀是可讀個不同方位納置 該頭部接頭1324的第二端1328之鍵齒133〇。才艮據在此所述 之特點’該㈣接頭1324可以數個不同方储置於該杆頸 區1316内,例如,藉由順時鐘或反時鐘旋轉該頭部接頭 1324。據此,根據本發明的其他方法可包含將該柄部接頭 1302自該頭部接頭1324移除,且將該柄部接頭13〇2的第二 端1310以一不同方位(例如在一不同的旋轉位置處)再插 置於該頭部接頭1324的穿孔1331内。 由於該柄部接頭1302的穿孔1318之軸線可與該柄部接 頭1302的外表面之軸線偏離,且由於該頭部接頭1324的穿 孔1331之軸線可與其外表面之軸線偏離,因此這些接頭任 一個相對於該球杆頭部13 〇 〇之旋轉將改變該柄部構件丨〇 6 相對於該球杆頭部的擊球面之位置。如以上有關於先前例 示結構之詳細說明,此特點,跟著該可鬆釋連接系統1〇4, 使球杆分析師(或其他者)可自由且輕易地調整該柄部構件 106相對於該球杆頭部102之各種不同角度及/或位置(例 如’各種躺角、杆面傾角,及面角組合),而仍使用相同的 柄部106及/或頭部1〇2,如此有助於使用者更輕易地決定最 佳的球杆頭部/柄部組合及配置,以適合其需要。 3· 51 201107012 第12A-12B圖及第13A-13B圖所繪之進一步例示結構僅 反映落在本發明範圍中且熟習此技藝者可瞭解的多種不同 實施例組合之其中二種。作為一更特定實例,任何於第 12 A-12B圖及第13A-13B圖中被描繪及說明為以鍵齒所界定 之表面亦可具有多邊形橫剖面形狀,例如3至2〇個側邊之多 邊形。 雖然本發明已以包含現今實行此發明之較佳模式之特 別實施例詳細說明,熟習此項技藝者會瞭解具有如上所述 系統及方法之多數變化及替換。因此,本發明之精神及範 圍需以所附申請專利範圍所示般廣泛地解釋。 【圖式簡單·明】 第1圖是概顯示根據本發明實施例的例示高爾夫球杆 之前視圖; 第2圖是根據本發明一些實施例的柄部接頭例子之橫 剖透視圖; 第3圖是根據本發明一些實施例銜接柄部接頭的頭部 接頭例子之橫剖透視圖; 第4圖是根據本發明一實施例具有柄部接頭及頭部接 頭的高爾夫球杆例子之分解圖; 第5A及5B圖是顯示根據本發明一實施例柄部接頭例子 相對於球杆頭部之旋轉,及第5C及5D圖是顯示根據本發明 一實施例柄部接頭例子與頭部接頭例子相對於球杆頭部之 旋轉; 52 201107012 弟6圖是顯示包含 &quot;於柄部接 第7圖是根據本發明另 橫剖透視圖; “另—結構㈣的柄部接頭例子之 第8圖是根據本發明另一結構 部接頭例子之橫剖透視圖; 柄卩接碩的頭 第9圖是根據本發明另__結構實例具有柄部接頭及頭 σ妾碩的南爾夫球杆例子之分解目; 子相=?杆Τ:是顯示根據本發&quot;亀 =於:杆頭部之旋轉,及第loc及10D圖是 ::::::例的例示柄部接頭與例示頭部接頭相對於球 第11A及11B圖是顯示根據本發明替代例的柄部接頭例 子與頭部接頭例子之連接; 第12A圖是顯示根據本發明另—結構實例的柄部接頭/ 頭部接頭總成之橫剖透視圖; 第12B圖是根據如第12A圖所示的實例,具有柄部接頭 及頭部接頭的高爾夫球杆例子之分解圖; 第13A圖是顯示根據本發明再一實例的柄部接頭/頭部 接頭總成之橫剖透視圖;及 第13B圖是根據如第13A圖所示的結構實例,具有柄部 接頭及頭部接頭的尚爾夫球杆例子之分解圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 100···高爾夫球杆 102..·球杆頭部 1- 53 201107012 104…球杆頭部/柄部連接系統l〇6…柄部構件 108···握持構件 204…第一端 208…第一軸線 212···第二軸線 304...第一端 310…穿孔 4 0 0…高爾夫球杆 404…杆頸 702···柄部接頭 706…第二端 710…穿孔 714…凸緣 802…頭部接頭 8 0 6…第二端 812···第二軸線 818…鍵齒 900···高爾夫球杆 904···杆頸區 908…螺帽 1002,1004···記號 1104,1108…頭部接頭 1202…柄部接頭 1206··· % 一 端 202…柄部接頭 206…第二端 210…穿孔 302···頭部接頭 306…第二端 312…第二轴線 402…球杆頭部 502,504…記號 704…第一端 708···垂直轴線 712···第二軸線 716…鍵齒 804···第一端 810…穿孔 816…開口 820…鍵齒 902…球杆頭部 9 0 6…鍵齒 910…螺紋 1102,1106…柄部接頭 1200…球杆頭部 1204…鍵齒 1208...中間部 54 201107012 1210…第二端 1212…唇緣 1216···杆頸區 1220…偏離(第一)軸線 1224…頭部接頭 1228…第二端 1231…穿孔 1236…插接面 1240···墊片 1242.&quot;内腔室 1244,··凸緣 1302…柄部接頭 - 1306···第一端 _ 1312···向外凸出區 1318…穿孔 1322·..中心杆頸軸線 1326…第一端 1330…鍵齒 1332…鍵齒 1336…插接面 1340···墊片 1211…螺孔 1214…支承區 1218…穿孔 1222…中心杆頸轴線 1226…第一端 1230,1232···鍵齒 1234…第二軸線 1238…螺桿 1241…鍵齒 1243…安裝脊部 1300…球杆頭部 1304…鍵齒 1310…第二端 13 16…杆頸區 1320…偏離轴線 1324···頭部接頭 1328·.·第二端 1331…穿孔 1334…第二軸線 1338…螺桿 1342···空間 1 55Re-inserted into the perforation DM of the head joint 1224; and/or the head joint 1224 is removed from the bottom of the neck region, and the head joint 1224.* is green (d) placed in the bottom of the club head and the neck region 12365 of the (9). Once described, the U system 1238 is inserted into the bottom of the club head 1200 through the inner chamber 1242 and is coupled to the structure 1211 of the handle (4) towel. The joint 1202 and the head 122 have _ (four) and 〇 () _. If the head joint 1224 meets the ball _ then the fine position (for example, in the dressing house m3 and/or the neck opening) and/or the locking system 8 meets the club head 1200 The location may include - an elastic material (such as a cymbal, bushing, 〇 ring, elastomeric gasket or cladding μ (four) flying layer 4)' to provide noise and/or vibration reduction. This exemplary connection system can be easily released, for example by unscrewing the 45 t=-. 201107012 =::::: If necessary, the _238 and the inner chamber 1242 can be two 238 ΓΓ 2 (2) 8 from the handle When the joint 1202 is released, the screw can be prevented from coming out of the phase chamber 1242 (for example, by setting the - expanding ring on the self-end of the screw 1238). The screw 1238 can include a head having a structure for engaging a screwdriver, an L-wrench driver (aii - the structure of the tool. 4 and the axis of the perforation 1218 of the handle joint 1202 can be coupled to the handle The axis of the outer surface of the 1202 is offset, and since the axis of the perforation 1231 of the head joint can be the same as the outer surface thereof, the rotation of the joint relative to the club head and 00 will change the handle member iQ6 relative to the : Find the position of the ball striking face of the head. As described above with regard to the previous exemplary structure ^, this feature 'follows the releasable connection system 1G4, so that the club analyst (or others) can freely and easily Adjusting the various angles and/or positions of the handle member 1〇6 relative to the club head 102 (eg, various lying angles, loft angles, and face angle combinations) while still using the same handle 1〇 6 and / or the head 102, this helps the user to more easily determine the best club head / handle combination and configuration to suit their needs. 2. Other examples of the handle joint / head joint assembly Figures 13A and 13B show another according to the present invention Adjustable shank joint/head joint assembly of the illustrated structure. The shank joint/head joint assembly depicted in the cross-sectional view of Fig. 13A and the exploded view of Fig. 13B is similar to the seventh The exemplified structure depicted in Figure 9 and Figure 12A-12B. Thus, reference will be made to the illustrated structure of Figures 7-9 and 12A-12B. The illustrated handle joint 1302 is similar to the illustrated handle. Joints 702 and 46 201107012 1202, wherein the outer surface of the shank joint 1302 can be defined, in whole or in part, by a key tooth 13 〇 4 extending along the longitudinal axis of the shank joint 1302 (as depicted in Figure 13B). The joint 丨 302 can be made of one or more suitable materials as described above, and can comprise a material different from the material contained in other sections of the golf club. For example, the shank joint 1302 can be made of a light metal, a metal alloy, Or a polymeric material (e.g., a rigid polymeric material). The handle joint 1302 is generally cylindrical and has a first end 1306 and a second end 1310 along the same axis. According to the illustrated structure of Figure 13A_13B, The diameter of the handle joint 1302 can be from the first end 1 3〇6 to the second end 1310 is gradually reduced. As shown in Fig. 13B, the first end 13〇6 may include an outwardly convex portion 1312 which is adapted to be seated on one of the head joints ^24. The handle joint 1302 further includes a through hole 1318 that is configured to be attached to a handle member 6 along an off-axis 13 2 0. The off-axis 1320 can be coupled to the center rod The neck axis 1322 is offset by about 2 degrees, although the angle of departure can be any angle without departing from the invention, for example, at least 25 degrees, at least 0.5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 2.5 degrees, at least 4 degrees, or even At least 8 degrees. According to the exemplified structure shown in Figs. 13A and 13B, the perforated crucible 3丨8 may have a circular cross-sectional shape to, for example, accommodate a conventionally shaped circular handle. The handle joint 1302 can be configured in a number of ways such that the perforations 1318 can engage or mate with the handle member 106 as described above with respect to the handle joint 202 and the handle joint 12A2, and such that the fit prevents the handle The joint 13 〇 2 rotates in the shank member 106. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the combination of the handle joint 1302 and the handle member 1A can be used in a number of different ways. 47 201107012 As shown in the drawings &quot;A and 13B, the outer surface of the shank joint 13〇2 can have a cross-sectional shape defined entirely or partially by a key toothing extending along the axis 132〇 of the shank joint. . The fingers may form a ridge along the surface that is sized to engage and engage the key teeth of the other surface, such as the key teeth in the head joint, in a fixed position. The keys may be of the size, shape and processing as previously described with respect to the figures and figures. According to the illustrated construction depicted in Fig. 13B, the fingers (10) extend along the second end 131 of the shank joint (10). Accordingly, the cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shank joint 13_ is configured to fit within the head joint 1324 and to inhibit the size and shape of the shank joint (10) from rotating relative to the head joint (10). The fingers 13Q4 (or polygonal cross-sectional areas) may extend along any portion of the longitudinal length of the outer surface of the shank to the 'G2 (or the male joint 1324 or the perforation of the neck region 1316) without disengagement The present invention is as previously discussed with respect to the exemplary structures of Figures 7-9 and 12A-12B. Moreover, the zones 13〇4, 133〇 and 1332 may instead have a cross-sectional shape having a positive polygon shape with 3 to 2_ sides without departing from the invention. In some exemplary configurations, the outer surface of the handle joint 13〇2, the handle member 106, and/or the head joint 1324 can be tapered in the axial direction at a position other than a circular cross section. The diameter of the member is reduced from the first end to the second end. This feature can help the handle joint 13〇2 to be easily fitted to and slid out of the head joint 1324, and/or to avoid the need to maintain extremely tight tolerances in the manufacturing process. The exemplary structure depicted in Figures 13A and 13B can further include a head joint 1324. The head joint 1324 can be made of one or more suitable materials described above and can include materials other than the material of the other segments of the golf club, as previously discussed. For example, the head joint can be made of a lightweight alloy or a polymeric material (eg, a rigid polymeric material). See Figures 13A and 13B. The illustrated head joint 1324 has a first end 1326 and a Two ends 1328. As can be seen, the first end 1326 is along the same axis as the second end 1328 (shown on the axis of Figure 13A). The head joint 1324 further includes a perforation ΐ 33ι along the second (four) 1334, which is configured to receive the shank joint 13〇2 on the second axis 1334 (the shank joint 1302 sequentially receives the shank) Part member 1〇6). Therefore, the outer portion of the head joint 1324 can extend from the first end 1326 in an axial direction to the second end 1328 (axis 1320), and the perforations 1331 of the handle joint 13〇2 are different. The axial direction (axis 1334) extends. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from reviewing this disclosure that the two axes of the head joint 1324 can be implemented using a variety of different structural elements and/or combinations of methods without departing from the scope of the invention. The angle difference between the first axis 132 〇 and the second axis 1334 can be any angle without departing from the invention, such as at least 度25 degrees, at least 0.5 degrees 'at least 1 degree', at least 2 degrees, at least 25 degrees. At least 4 degrees, or even at least 8 degrees. The perforation 1331 of the head joint 1324 has a cross-sectional shape that can be at least partially defined by key teeth 1332 extending longitudinally in the perforation 1331. The keys 1332 are shaped to engage and engage the handle joint 13〇. The outer key 1304 of the outer portion of 2 is in a fixed position. The keys 1332 can also be sized, shaped and machined as previously discussed. Thus, the cross-sectional shape of the perforation 1331 can be configured to have a size and shape suitable to inhibit rotation of the shank joint 13〇2 relative to the head portion 13 4907007012. According to the cross-sectional view of Fig. 13A, the handle joint 1302 can be inserted into the through hole 1331 to be engaged with the entire portion thereof. In other embodiments, the head joint 1324 can have a size that allows the handle joint to be placed only in the length of the head joint 1324. In the particular exemplary configuration depicted in Figures 13A and 13B, the club head 1300 can have a space 1342 defined on the bottom of the club head that is provided with an opening along the axis 1342. The head joint 1324 is used to be placed. As seen in FIG. 13A, the space 1342 can be defined by the mating face 1336. According to the exemplary structure shown in Fig. 13A, the handle joint 13〇2/head joint 1324 assembly can be locked to the ball from the bottom of the club head 13 by means of a gasket 134 and a screw 1338. Rod head. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that there are many different ways to lock the components of Figures 13A and 13B. In a further exemplary configuration in accordance with the present invention, the head joint 1324 can be integrally formed with a club head 1300 or permanently fixed, such as being received in the neck region 1316 or integrally formed into a neck region 1316. a part of. In such a structure, the outer surface of the head joint 1324 may be absent (if the club head structure has an outer neck, the neck hole may extend from the outer surface of the neck to the axis) The exploded view of the shank 'joint 13 〇 2 / head joint 1324 assembly of 苐 13B further emphasizes one of several methods that can be used to construct a golf club in accordance with certain aspects of the present invention. By way of example, the handle member is attached to the handle joint 13〇2' wherein the handle member ι 6 is inserted into one of the perforations 1318 extending along a second axis 1320. The method can further include The second end 1310 of the handle joint 13〇2 is inserted into a through hole 1331 of a head joint 50 201107012 1324. The ten-hole has a cross-sectional shape defined by the key (10), and its shape is The (four) 13G4 of the second end U10 of the handle joint 1302 can be placed in a number of different orientations. The method can include - inserting the head joint 1324 into a rod 13 丨 6 of a club head 13 〇〇 The neck region 1316 can have an inner opening whose cross-sectional shape is a key As defined, the shape of the key teeth is readable by a different orientation of the key teeth 133 of the second end 1328 of the head joint 1324. According to the features described herein, the (four) joint 1324 can be several different. The square reservoir is placed within the neck region 1316, for example, by rotating the head joint 1324 clockwise or counterclockwise. Accordingly, other methods in accordance with the present invention may include the handle joint 1302 from the head joint 1324. Removed, and the second end 1310 of the handle joint 13〇2 is reinserted into the perforation 1331 of the head joint 1324 in a different orientation (eg, at a different rotational position). The axis of the perforation 1318 of the 1302 can be offset from the axis of the outer surface of the handle joint 1302, and since the axis of the perforation 1331 of the head joint 1324 can be offset from the axis of its outer surface, either of these joints relative to the club The rotation of the head 13 will change the position of the shank member 6 relative to the ball striking face of the club head. As described above in relation to the previously illustrated structure, this feature follows the releasable connection. System 1〇4, make the club The analyst (or others) can freely and easily adjust various angles and/or positions of the handle member 106 relative to the club head 102 (eg, 'various lying angles, loft angles, and face angle combinations) The same handle 106 and/or head 1〇2 are still used, which helps the user to more easily determine the optimal club head/handle combination and configuration to suit their needs. 201107012 The further exemplified structures depicted in Figures 12A-12B and Figures 13A-13B reflect only two of the various combinations of various embodiments that fall within the scope of the present invention and are known to those skilled in the art. As a more specific example, any of the surfaces depicted and illustrated in Figures 12A-12B and 13A-13B as defined by the key teeth may also have a polygonal cross-sectional shape, such as 3 to 2 sides. Polygon. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will recognize many variations and substitutions of the systems and methods described above. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the invention should be construed broadly as set forth in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view showing an exemplary golf club according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing an example of a handle joint according to some embodiments of the present invention; Is a cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a head joint that engages a handle joint in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention; and FIG. 4 is an exploded view of an example of a golf club having a handle joint and a head joint in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; 5A and 5B are diagrams showing rotation of an example of a handle joint with respect to a club head according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figs. 5C and 5D are diagrams showing an example of a handle joint and a head joint according to an embodiment of the present invention. Rotation of the club head; 52 201107012 Figure 6 shows the inclusion of &quot;handle connection. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional perspective view according to the invention; Figure 8 of the example of the handle joint of the other structure (four) is based on Cross-sectional perspective view of another structural joint of the present invention; Figure 9 of the head of the handle is a decomposition of an example of a Nanlf club having a handle joint and a head σ 妾 根据 according to the present invention. Subphase : is shown in accordance with this hair &quot; 亀 = in: the rotation of the head, and the first loc and 10D is: ::::: Example of the shank joint and the illustrated head joint relative to the ball 11A and 11B Is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a handle joint example and a head joint example according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a handle joint/head joint assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention; The figure is an exploded view of an example of a golf club having a shank joint and a head joint according to an example as shown in Fig. 12A; and Fig. 13A is a view showing a shank joint/head joint assembly according to still another example of the present invention. The cross-sectional perspective view; and Fig. 13B are exploded views of an example of a Schalf cue with a shank joint and a head joint according to a structural example as shown in Fig. 13A. [Explanation of main component symbols] 100·· Golf club 102..·Cue head 1-53 201107012 104...Cue head/handle connection system l〇6...handle member 108···holding member 204...first end 208...first Axis 212···second axis 304...first end 310...perforation 4 0 0...golf club 404... Pole 702··· shank joint 706...second end 710...perforated 714...flange 802...head joint 8 0 6...second end 812···second axis 818...key tooth 900··· golf ball Rod 904···Pole neck 908... Nut 1002, 1004···Mark 1104, 1108... Head joint 1202... Handle joint 1206··· % One end 202... Handle joint 206... Second end 210... Perforation 302···head joint 306...second end 312...second axis 402...ball head 502,504...symbol 704...first end 708···vertical axis 712···second axis 716...key tooth 804···first end 810...perforation 816...opening 820...key tooth 902...ball head 9 0 6...key tooth 910...thread 1102,1106...handle joint 1200...ball head 1204...key tooth 1208 ... intermediate portion 54 201107012 1210... second end 1212... lip 1216... neck region 1220... offset (first) axis 1224... head joint 1228... second end 1231... perforation 1236... mating surface 1240 ···shield 1242.&quot;Inner chamber 1244,·Flange 1302...Handle joint - 1306···First end _ 1312···Outward bulging area 1318...Perforation 1322·.. Heart rod neck axis 1326...first end 1330...key tooth 1332...key tooth 1336...plug surface 1340···shield 1211...screw hole 1214...bearing area 1218...perforation 1222...center rod neck axis 1226...first End 1230, 1232 ... key tooth 1234 ... second axis 1238 ... screw 1241 ... key tooth 1243 ... mounting ridge 1300 ... club head 1304 ... key tooth 1310 ... second end 13 16 ... neck region 1320 ... deviation Axis 1324···Head joint 1328·.. Second end 1331...Perforation 1334...Second axis 1338... Screw 1342···Space 1 55

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201107012 七、申請專利範圍: 1. 一種高爾夫球杆,包括: 一柄部; 一柄部接頭,其與該柄部銜接,該柄部接頭具有沿 一第一軸線之一第一端及一第二端,該柄部接頭進一步包 括一沿一第二轴線之穿孔,其中該柄部的一端於該第二軸 線上延伸於該柄部接頭内,且其中該柄部接頭的一外表面 之至少一部分具有一非圓形的橫剖面形狀; 一頭部接頭,其具有沿一第一軸線之一第一端及一 第二端,該頭部接頭進一步包括一穿孔,其具有沿一第二 軸線之非圓形的橫剖面形狀,其形狀是可以不旋轉方式及 以數個不同方位納置及銜接該柄部接頭的外表面具有非 圓形橫剖面形狀之部分;及 一高爾夫球杆頭部,其具有一杆頸區,該杆頸區與 該頭部接頭之一外表面銜接。 2. 如申請專利範圍第1項之高爾夫球杆,其中該柄部接頭的 外表面之非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該第一軸線之鍵齒所 界定,且該頭部接頭的穿孔之非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該 頭部接頭的第二轴線之鍵齒所界定且被導向以納置該柄 部接頭的外表面上之該等鍵齒並與之銜接。 3. 如申請專利範圍第1項之高爾夫球杆,其中該球杆頭部的 杆頸區的一内腔室之至少一部分具有一非圓形的橫剖面 形狀,其中該頭部接頭的一外表面之至少一部分具有一非 圓形的橫剖面形狀,其可以不旋轉方式及以數個不同方位 56 201107012 被納置於該杆頸區的非圓形橫剖面形狀中並與之銜接。 4. 如申請專利範圍第3項之高爾夫球杆,其中該頭部接頭的 外表面之非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該第一轴線之鍵齒所 界定,且該杆頸區的内腔室之非圓形橫剖面形狀是以鍵齒 所界定,該等鍵齒被導向以納置該頭部接頭的外表面上之 該等鍵齒並與之銜接。 5. 如申請專利範圍第1項之高爾夫球杆,其中該柄部接頭之 第二軸線是與該柄部接頭之第一軸線偏離約1度。 6. 如申請專利範圍第1項之高爾夫球杆,其中該頭部接頭之 第二轴線是與該柄部接頭之第一轴線偏離約2度。 7. 一種組裝高爾夫球杆之方法’包括: 將一柄部構件附接於一柄部接頭,該柄部接頭具有 沿一第一軸線之一第一端及一第二端,其中該柄部構件是 插置於沿一第二轴線所界定於該柄部接頭内之一穿孔 中,其中該柄部接頭的一外表面之至少一部分具有一非圓 形的橫剖面形狀;及 將該柄部接頭插置於一頭部接頭的一穿孔中,其中 該頭部接頭包括沿一第一軸線之一第一端及一第二端,及 其中該穿孔具有沿一第二軸線之非圓形的橫剖面形狀,其 形狀是可以不旋轉方式及以數個不同方位納置及銜接該 柄部接頭的外表面具有非圓形橫剖面形狀之部分。 8. 如申請專利範圍第7項之方法,其中該柄部接頭的外表面 之非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該第一軸線之鍵齒所界定,且 該頭部接頭的穿孔之非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該頭部接 57 201107012 頭的第二轴線之鍵齒所界定且被導向以納置該柄部接頭 的外表面上之該等鍵齒並與之銜接。 9. 如申請專利範圍第7項之方法,其中該頭部接頭的一外表 面之至少一部分具有一非圓形的橫剖面形狀,其是以沿該 第一軸線之鍵齒所界定,且其中一球杆頭部的一杆頸區的 一内腔室之至少一部分具有一非圓形的橫剖面形狀,其是 以鍵齒所界定,該等鍵齒被導向以納置該頭部接頭的外表 面上之該等鍵齒並與之銜接,且其中該方法進一步包括: 將該頭部接頭插置於該球杆頭部的杆頸區内,使得 該頭部接頭的外表面之鍵齒是以不旋轉方式銜接該杆頸 區的内腔室内之鍵齒。 10. 如申請專利範圍第7項之方法,其中該頭部接頭是一體成 型為一球杆頭部的一杆頸區之部分。 11. 如申請專利範圍第10項之方法,其中該柄部接頭的外表 面之非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該第一軸線之鍵齒所界 定,且該球杆頭部的杆頸區具有一以鍵齒所界定之非圓形 橫剖面形狀,該等鍵齒被導向以納置該柄部接頭的外表面 上之該等鍵齒並與之銜接。 12. 如申請專利範圍第7項之方法,進一步包括: 將該柄部接頭自該頭部接頭移除,且將該柄部接頭 的第二端以一不同方位重新插置於該頭部接頭的穿孔 内。 13. 如申請專利範圍第9項之方法,進一步包括: 將該頭部接頭自該球杆頭部的杆頸區移除,且將該 58 201107012 頭部接碩以—不同方位重新插置於該球杆頭部的杆頸區 内。 14. 如申請專利範圍第9項之方法,其中該枘部接頭的第二軸 線是與該柄部接頭之第-軸線偏離約1度。 15. 如申請專利範圍第g項之方法其令該頦部接頭之第二軸 j是與該柄部接頭之第_軸線偏_2度。 種而爾夫球杆頭部與柄部連接纟統’包括: —柄部接頭,其具有沿一第一軸線之一第 一端及一 第二端,該柄部接頭進—步包括一沿一第二軸線之穿 孔°亥穿孔是構形以於該第二軸線上附接於一柄部構 件,其中該柄部接頭的—外表面之至少一部分是構形以 銜接頭部接頭且具有以沿該第一軸線的鍵齒所界定之 橫剖面形狀;及 ^ —頭部接頭,其具有沿一第一轴線之一第一端及一 第二端’該頭部接頭進一步包括一穿孔,其具有以沿一 轴線的鍵齒所界定之制面形狀,該等鍵#的形狀 二可以數個方_置設胁錄部接頭的外表面上之該 等鍵齒並與之銜接,且其中該頭部接頭的第二端之一外 表面疋構形以銜接—球杆頭部之一杆頸區。 π·如申μ專職圍第16項之高爾夫球杆卿與柄部連接 統,進一步包括: ’、 ^示說明’用以指示使用者進行以下方法: 内將一柄部構件插置於該柄部接頭的第-端處之穿孔 59 201107012 將該柄部接頭的第二端以數個不同方位之其中一方 位插置於該頭部接頭的穿孔内。 18. 如申請專利範圍第17項之高爾夫球杆頭部與柄部連接系 統,進一步包括: 一球杆頭部,其具有一杆頸區,該杆頸區具有以鍵 齒所界定之橫剖面積,該等鍵齒被導向以納置該頭部接 頭的第二端並與之銜接,且其中該等指示說明進一步指 示使用者進行以下方法: 將該頭部接頭在數個不同方位之其中一方位插置於 該球杆頭部的杆頸區内。 19. 如申請專利範圍第18項之高爾夫球杆頭部與柄部連接系 統,進一步包括: 相關於該柄部接頭與該頭部接頭彼此相對之不同方 位,或該柄部接頭與該頭部接頭相對於該球杆頭部的杆 頸區之不同方位之至少一個方位的面角、躺角及杆面傾 角有關之資訊。 20. —種高爾夫球杆,包括: 一柄部; 一柄部接頭,其與該柄部銜接,該柄部接頭具有沿 一第一軸線之一第一端及一第二端,該柄部接頭進一步 包括一沿一第二轴線之穿孔,其中該柄部的一端於該第 二軸線上延伸於該柄部接頭内,且其中該柄部接頭的一 外表面之至少一部分具有一非圓形的橫剖面形狀;及 一高爾夫球杆頭部,其具有一杆頸區,該杆頸區一 201107012 體地形成有一穿孔,其具有沿一第一軸線延伸之非圓形 橫剖面形狀,其形狀是可以不旋轉方式及以數個不同方 位納置及銜接該柄部接頭的外表面具有非圓形橫剖面形 狀之部分。 61201107012 VII. Patent application scope: 1. A golf club comprising: a handle; a handle joint engaged with the handle, the handle joint having a first end along a first axis and a first The shank joint further includes a perforation along a second axis, wherein one end of the shank extends in the shank joint on the second axis, and wherein an outer surface of the shank joint At least a portion having a non-circular cross-sectional shape; a head joint having a first end and a second end along a first axis, the head joint further comprising a perforation having a second a non-circular cross-sectional shape of the axis, the shape of which is a portion of the outer surface of the shank joint that has a non-circular cross-sectional shape that can be placed in a non-rotating manner and in a plurality of different orientations; and a golf club head The portion has a neck region that engages an outer surface of one of the head joints. 2. The golf club of claim 1, wherein the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shank joint is defined by the key teeth along the first axis, and the perforation of the head joint The non-circular cross-sectional shape is defined by the key teeth along the second axis of the head joint and is directed to engage and engage the teeth on the outer surface of the shank joint. 3. The golf club of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of an inner chamber of the neck portion of the club head has a non-circular cross-sectional shape, wherein the outer portion of the head joint At least a portion of the surface has a non-circular cross-sectional shape that can be placed in and engaged with the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the neck region in a non-rotating manner and in a plurality of different orientations 56 201107012. 4. The golf club of claim 3, wherein the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the head joint is defined by the key teeth along the first axis, and the inner portion of the neck region The non-circular cross-sectional shape of the chamber is defined by key teeth that are directed to engage and engage the teeth on the outer surface of the head joint. 5. The golf club of claim 1, wherein the second axis of the shank joint is offset from the first axis of the shank joint by about one degree. 6. The golf club of claim 1, wherein the second axis of the head joint is offset from the first axis of the shank joint by about 2 degrees. 7. A method of assembling a golf club' comprising: attaching a handle member to a handle joint having a first end along a first axis and a second end, wherein the handle a member is interposed in a perforation defined in the shank joint along a second axis, wherein at least a portion of an outer surface of the shank joint has a non-circular cross-sectional shape; and the handle The connector is inserted into a through hole of a head joint, wherein the head joint includes a first end and a second end along a first axis, and wherein the through hole has a non-circular shape along a second axis The cross-sectional shape of the cross-sectional shape is a portion that can be placed in a non-rotating manner and in a plurality of different orientations and that engages the outer surface of the shank joint having a non-circular cross-sectional shape. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shank joint is defined by the key teeth along the first axis, and the perforation of the head joint is non-circular The cross-sectional shape is defined by the key teeth along the second axis of the head joint 57 201107012 and is guided to engage and engage the key teeth on the outer surface of the handle joint. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein at least a portion of an outer surface of the head joint has a non-circular cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth along the first axis, and wherein At least a portion of an inner chamber of a neck region of a club head has a non-circular cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth that are guided to receive the head joint The keys on the outer surface and engaged therewith, and wherein the method further comprises: inserting the head joint into the neck region of the club head such that the outer surface of the head joint is keyed The key teeth in the inner chamber of the neck region are connected in a non-rotating manner. 10. The method of claim 7, wherein the head joint is part of a neck region integrally formed as a club head. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shank joint is defined by the key teeth along the first axis, and the neck region of the club head Having a non-circular cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth that are directed to engage and engage the teeth on the outer surface of the shank joint. 12. The method of claim 7, further comprising: removing the handle joint from the head joint, and repositioning the second end of the handle joint in the head joint in a different orientation Inside the perforation. 13. The method of claim 9, further comprising: removing the head joint from the neck region of the club head, and re-inserting the 58 201107012 head in a different orientation The club head region of the club head. 14. The method of claim 9, wherein the second axis of the ankle joint is about 1 degree offset from the first axis of the shank joint. 15. The method of claim g, wherein the second axis j of the ankle joint is offset from the first axis of the shank joint by 2 degrees. The golf club head and the shank connection system include: a shank joint having a first end and a second end along a first axis, the shank joint step including an edge a second axis of perforation, the through hole is configured to be attached to a handle member on the second axis, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the handle joint is configured to engage the joint portion and has a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth of the first axis; and a head joint having a first end and a second end along a first axis. The head joint further includes a perforation. It has a face shape defined by the key teeth along an axis, and the shape of the two keys can be connected to and connected to the outer teeth of the outer surface of the joint portion. Wherein the outer surface of one of the second ends of the head joint is configured to engage - a neck region of the club head. π· 如 μ μ 专 专 专 第 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球 高尔夫球Perforation at the first end of the joint 59 201107012 The second end of the shank joint is inserted into the perforation of the head joint in one of several different orientations. 18. The golf club head and handle attachment system of claim 17, further comprising: a club head having a neck region having a cross section defined by key teeth An area, the keys are oriented to engage and engage the second end of the head joint, and wherein the instructions further instruct the user to perform the following method: placing the head joint in a plurality of different orientations One position is inserted into the neck region of the club head. 19. The golf club head and handle attachment system of claim 18, further comprising: a different orientation relative to the handle joint and the head joint relative to each other, or the handle joint and the head Information about the face angle, lying angle, and loft angle of the joint relative to at least one orientation of the different orientations of the neck region of the club head. 20. A golf club comprising: a handle; a handle joint engaged with the handle, the handle joint having a first end along a first axis and a second end, the handle The joint further includes a perforation along a second axis, wherein one end of the shank extends within the shank joint on the second axis, and wherein at least a portion of an outer surface of the shank joint has a non-circular shape a cross-sectional shape of the shape; and a golf club head having a neck region, the neck portion of a 201107012 body is formed with a perforation having a non-circular cross-sectional shape extending along a first axis, The shape is a portion that can be placed in a non-rotating manner and in a plurality of different orientations to engage and engage the outer surface of the shank joint having a non-circular cross-sectional shape. 61
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