TWI484988B - Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts - Google Patents

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

Info

Publication number
TWI484988B
TWI484988B TW099124341A TW99124341A TWI484988B TW I484988 B TWI484988 B TW I484988B TW 099124341 A TW099124341 A TW 099124341A TW 99124341 A TW99124341 A TW 99124341A TW I484988 B TWI484988 B TW I484988B
Authority
TW
Taiwan
Prior art keywords
joint
head
handle
axis
shank
Prior art date
Application number
TW099124341A
Other languages
Chinese (zh)
Other versions
TW201107012A (en
Inventor
James S Thomas
Gregory A Trees
Vincent J Contini
Raymond J Sander
James Alan Prescott
Scott Allen Harris
Matthew Paul Rubal
Original Assignee
Nike Innovate Cv
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Nike Innovate Cv filed Critical Nike Innovate Cv
Publication of TW201107012A publication Critical patent/TW201107012A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of TWI484988B publication Critical patent/TWI484988B/en

Links

Classifications

    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B53/00Golf clubs
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B53/00Golf clubs
    • A63B53/02Joint structures between the head and the shaft
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/06Handles
    • A63B60/22Adjustable handles
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2210/00Space saving
    • A63B2210/50Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B53/00Golf clubs
    • A63B53/02Joint structures between the head and the shaft
    • A63B53/022Joint structures between the head and the shaft allowing adjustable positioning of the head with respect to the shaft
    • A63B53/023Joint structures between the head and the shaft allowing adjustable positioning of the head with respect to the shaft adjustable angular orientation
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B53/00Golf clubs
    • A63B53/02Joint structures between the head and the shaft
    • A63B53/022Joint structures between the head and the shaft allowing adjustable positioning of the head with respect to the shaft
    • A63B53/028Joint structures between the head and the shaft allowing adjustable positioning of the head with respect to the shaft with a range of alternative attachment points for the shaft
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B53/00Golf clubs
    • A63B53/04Heads
    • A63B53/0466Heads wood-type
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B53/00Golf clubs
    • A63B53/04Heads
    • A63B53/047Heads iron-type
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B53/00Golf clubs
    • A63B53/04Heads
    • A63B53/0487Heads for putters
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B53/00Golf clubs
    • A63B53/04Heads
    • A63B53/06Heads adjustable
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B53/00Golf clubs
    • A63B53/14Handles
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00Metal working
    • Y10T29/49Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/49826Assembling or joining

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Golf Clubs (AREA)

Description

用於高爾夫球杆頭部和柄部之可鬆釋與可更換的連接件Releasable and replaceable connector for golf club head and handle 【相關申請案】[related application]

本申請案是美國專利申請案號碼12/366,484,申請日為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。This application is a continuation-in-part of the U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/366,484, filed on Jan. 5, 2009, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

發明領域Field of invention

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日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。The present invention generally relates 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 to the features of the invention disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/774,513, filed on Jul. 6, 2007, to The full text of the case is incorporated into the case by reference.

發明背景Background of the invention

高爾夫是受各種不同的球手所喜愛─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,高爾夫球賽、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高爾夫明星之崛起,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。Golf is a favorite among golfers of all kinds – golfers of very different genders and ages, and/or technical level. Golf is unique in the sporting world, because golfers in 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, combined with the increased accessibility of golf programs on television (eg, golf tournaments, golf news, golf history, and/or other golf programs) and the rise of known golf stars, have at least partially contributed to recent years. The popularity of golf in the United States and the world has increased.

所有技術水平的高爾夫球手尋求改善其表現、降低高爾夫球記分及達到下一個表現”水平”的方法。所有型式的高爾夫設備的製造商已反應此等需求,且近年來,業者已見證在高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,將一些球設計可飛的更遠及/或更直;一些球設計成可提供更高或更平的軌線;一些球設計成可更加旋轉、控制及/或感覺(特別是在果嶺附近);一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。Golfers of all skill levels seek ways to improve their performance, reduce golf scores and reach the next level of performance. Manufacturers of all types of golf equipment have responded to these needs, and in recent years, operators have witnessed dramatic changes and improvements in golf equipment. For example, a wide variety of golf ball models can now be utilized to tailor a ball to a specific swing speed and/or other player characteristics or performance, for example, to make some ball designs fly farther and/or more straight; Some balls are designed to provide higher or flatter trajectories; some balls are designed to be more rotatable, controlled and/or sensation (especially near the green); some balls are designed to be faster or slower ;and many more. A number of swinging and/or technical aids are also available on the market in the hope of helping to reduce their golf scores.

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。As the only tool for golfing while playing, golf clubs are also the subject of many technological research and developments 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.

考慮到最近之進步,有各式各樣不同之高爾夫球杆組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,個別之球杆頭部模型可包含多種變化,諸如,於杆面傾角、躺角、偏置特徵、配重特性等之變化(例如,左曲球杆頭部、右曲球杆頭部、中性配重球杆頭部等)。除此之外,球杆頭部可與,例如,來自不同製造商;具有不同剛性、彈點、折返點,或其它屈折特性等;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。In view of recent advances, a wide variety of golf club assemblies are available for golfers. For example, the club head can be produced in a variety of different models by a wide variety of manufacturers. Furthermore, individual club head models may include a variety of variations, such as changes in loft, lie, offset, counterweight characteristics, etc. (eg, left crank club head, right crank club head) Department, neutral weight club head, etc.). In addition, the club head can be, for example, from a different manufacturer; have different stiffness, bullet points, foldback points, or other inflection characteristics, etc.; various handle combinations made of different materials. Between the shank and the available changes in the club head, there are actually hundreds of different club head/handle combinations available for golfers.

球杆分析師及高爾夫職業球師可以一適於其揮球特性及需求之高爾夫球杆頭部/柄部之組合而幫助高爾夫球手配杆。但是,傳統上,高爾夫球杆頭部係使用接合劑或黏著劑永久地安裝於柄部。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永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(此花費大量之時間及存貨成本)。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。Club analysts and golf professional golfers can help golfers with a combination of golf club head/handle for their swinging characteristics and needs. However, conventionally, golf club heads have been permanently mounted to the handle using a bonding agent or adhesive. Therefore, in order for a golfer to test a variety of different head/handle combinations, a golf analyst or professional golfer is required to carry a wide selection of permanently installed golf club head/handle combinations (this is a considerable amount) 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 inventory costs). Disadvantages associated with such traditional options contribute to limiting the choices available to the golfer during the poleing period, and/or significantly increasing the cost and time of a period.

概要summary

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內容。The following is a general summary of the various features of the invention, and is intended to provide a This Summary is not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but simply provides a general summary and content of the following detailed description.

本發明之概念係有關於以一可鬆釋方式使高爾夫球杆頭部與柄部連接之系統及方法,如此球杆頭部及柄部可輕易更換及/或如此柄部相對於球杆頭部本體(及其擊球面)之角度及/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,具有一正多邊形的橫剖面形狀或一以鍵齒所界定之非圓形橫剖面形狀。該柄部接頭進一步包括一內穿孔,其是沿與該外表面的軸線偏離之一軸線設置。該柄部接頭是構形以附接於一柄部構件。根據本發明的一些實例該柄部接頭亦是構形以鎖固地及可鬆釋地銜接一頭部接頭。The concept of the present invention relates to a system and method for attaching a golf club head to a handle in a releasable manner such that the club head and handle can be easily replaced and/or such a handle relative to the club head The angle and/or position of the body (and its ball striking face) can be easily changed. A golf club head/handle attachment assembly in accordance with an example of the present invention can include a shank joint having an outer surface having a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon or a non-circular cross-section defined by key teeth shape. The handle joint further includes an inner perforation disposed along an axis that is offset from an axis of the outer surface. The handle joint is configured to be attached to a handle member. According to some examples of the invention, the handle joint is also configured to engage and releasably engage a head joint.

該頭部接頭包含一穿孔,其具有一正多邊形的形狀或一以沿相對於該頭部接頭的外表面之偏離軸線的鍵齒所界定之非圓形橫剖面形狀。該頭部接頭的形狀是可以數個不同方位納置該柄部接頭。例如,該頭部接頭的穿孔可具有以鍵齒所界定之橫剖面形狀,其中該等鍵齒可適以與該柄部接頭的外表面上之該等鍵齒配合,以防止繞該軸線旋轉。於其他實施例中,本發明包括一高爾夫球杆,具有一球杆頭部,其具有一杆頸區是可如上述以數個不同方位納置該頭部接頭。再於其他實施例中,該頭部接頭可與一球杆頭部的杆頸區一體成型(成為單件式構造)。於另外實施例中,該頭部接頭可經由該高爾夫球杆頭部底部內的一空間沿與該杆頸區相同軸線,插置於該杆頸區內,且進一步以一螺桿或其他已知技術鎖固定位。於更進一步實施例中,該高爾夫球杆進一步包括一柄部構件,其中該柄部接頭可與該柄部構件一體成型(成為單件式構造)。The head joint includes a perforation having a regular polygonal shape or a non-circular cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth along an off-axis relative to an outer surface of the head joint. The shape of the head joint is such that the handle joint can be placed in several different orientations. For example, the perforations of the head joint can have a cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth, wherein the key teeth can be adapted to cooperate with the key teeth on the outer surface of the shank joint to prevent rotation about the axis . In other embodiments, the invention includes a golf club having a club head having a neck region that can be received in a plurality of different orientations as described above. In still other embodiments, the head joint can be integrally formed with the neck region of a club head (in a one-piece construction). In another embodiment, the 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 neck region, and further known as a screw or other Technical lock fixed position. In still further embodiments, the golf club further includes a handle member, wherein the handle joint can be integrally formed with the handle member (in a one-piece configuration).

本發明的進一步特點是有關於組裝高爾夫球杆之方法。根據一例示方法,將一柄部構件附接於具有沿一第一軸線的一第一端及一第二端之柄部接頭,其中該柄部構件是插置於沿一第二軸線設置之一穿孔中。該方法可進一步包括將該柄部接頭的第二端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,且其中該穿孔具有沿一第二軸線的正多邊形之橫剖面形狀,其形狀是可以數個不同方位納置該柄部接頭之第二端。或者,該頭部接頭的穿孔可具有以鍵齒所界定之橫剖面形狀,其形狀是可納置該柄部接頭的第二端,其外部亦可以鍵齒界定。A further feature of the invention is a method of assembling a golf club. According to an exemplary method, a handle member is attached to a handle joint having a first end and a second end along a first axis, wherein the handle member is inserted along a second axis In a perforation. The method can further include inserting the second end of the handle joint into a perforation of a head joint, wherein the head joint includes a first end and a second end along a first axis, and wherein The perforations have a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon along a second axis that is shaped to receive the second end of the shank joint in a plurality of different orientations. Alternatively, the perforations of the head joint may have a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth, the shape being such that the second end of the shank joint may be received, and the outer portion thereof may also be defined by the key teeth.

根據本發明的特定實施例之其他方法可進一步包括將該頭部接頭插置於一球杆頭部的杆頸區內。於選擇的實施例中,該頭部接頭可以數個不同方位的其中一方位插置於該杆頸區內。進一步方法可包含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內,及/或將該頭部接頭自該球杆頭部的杆頸區移除且將該頭部接頭以一不同方位重新插置於該球杆頭部的杆頸區內。Other methods in accordance with certain embodiments of the present invention may further include inserting the head joint into the neck region of a club head. In selected embodiments, the head joint can be inserted into the neck region in one of a plurality of different orientations. A further method can include removing the handle joint from the head joint and reinserting the second end of the handle joint into a perforation of the head joint in a different orientation, and/or joining the head joint The neck region of the club head is removed and the head joint is reinserted into the neck region of the club head in a different orientation.

本發明的進一步特點是有關於以配件方式行銷、販賣、製造或利用高爾夫球杆的一或多個構件。該配件,包含至少上述之該柄部接頭及該頭部接頭,可與指示說明書結合,用以藉在頭部、柄部、柄部接頭、握把、頭部接頭等之間選擇一或更多個構件來架構一高爾夫球杆。此外,該柄部及/或頭部接頭可相對於該球杆頭部杆頸或球杆頭部銜接構件的軸向方向呈一角度,以容許該柄部相對於該球杆頭部作角度或位置之調整(例如,相對於其擊球面)。根據本發明的實施例,亦可提供用以進行該等調整之指示說明及/或有關於球杆調整的特性資訊作為一或多個配件之部分。A further feature of the invention is the use of one or more components for marketing, selling, manufacturing or utilizing golf clubs in the form of accessories. The accessory, comprising at least the handle joint and the head joint, can be combined with an instruction manual for selecting one or more between a head, a handle, a handle joint, a grip, a head joint, etc. A plurality of components are used to construct a golf club. Additionally, the handle and/or the head joint may be at an angle relative to an axial direction of the club head neck or club head engaging member to allow the handle to be angled relative to the club head Or adjustment of position (for example, relative to its face). In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, indications for making such adjustments and/or characteristic information regarding club adjustments may also be provided as part of one or more accessories.

圖式簡單說明Simple illustration

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詳細說明而獲得,其中: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;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;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8圖是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9圖是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10A及10B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10C及10D圖是顯示根據本發明另一實施例的例示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一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高爾夫球杆例子之分解圖。A more complete understanding of the present invention and its advantages can be obtained by referring to the following detailed description of the drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a front view showing an exemplary golf club according to an embodiment of the present invention; A cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a handle joint of some embodiments of the invention; FIG. 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; and FIG. 4 is an embodiment of the present invention in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention An exploded view of an example of a golf club having a shank joint and a head joint; FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing rotation of an example of a shank joint relative to a club head according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 5C and 5D are The rotation of the handle joint example and the head joint example relative to the club head according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; and FIG. 6 is a view showing the adjustment of the handle joint relative to the club head according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a handle joint according to another structural example of the present invention; and FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a head joint for engaging a handle joint according to another structural example of the present invention. Fig. 9 is 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; and Figs. 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a shank joint according to an embodiment of the present invention. The rotation of the club head, and FIGS. 10C and 10D are diagrams showing the rotation of the illustrated handle joint and the illustrated head joint with respect to the club head according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams showing The handle joint example of the invention is connected to the head joint example; FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the handle joint/head joint assembly according to another structural example of the present invention; FIG. 12B is based on FIG. 12A is an exploded view of an example of a golf club having a shank joint and a head joint; and FIG. 13A is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a shank joint/head joint assembly according to still another example of the present invention. Fig. 13 and Fig. 13B are exploded views of an example of a golf club having a shank joint and a head joint according to a structural example as shown in Fig. 13A.

讀者被告知附圖無需依比例繪製。The reader is informed that the drawings need not be drawn to scale.

詳細說明Detailed description

於下列依據本發明之各種不同例示結構之說明,參考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,其它特別配置之零件及結構可被使用,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"、"後"、"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/或典型使用之方向為基準。說明書中無需闡釋為需要一特別之三維或空間位向之結構以落於本發明範圍內。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In the following description of various illustrative structures in accordance with the present invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings in which FIG. Golf club structure. In addition, it is to be understood that other specific configurations of the components and structures may be utilized, and structural and functional changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, the terms "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "back", "side", "bottom side", "above", etc. may be used in this specification to describe various embodiments of the invention. Features and elements are used herein in a convenient manner, for example, based on the illustrated orientations and/or typical orientations of the drawings. It is not necessary to be construed in the specification as requiring a particular three-dimensional or spatial orientation to fall within the scope of the invention.

一般而言,如上所述,本發明的概念是有關於用以將高爾夫球杆頭部以可鬆釋的方式連接至柄部之系統及方法,使得高爾夫球杆頭部與柄部可相互輕易地更換及/或重新定位。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。In general, as described above, the concept of the present invention relates to a system and method for attaching a golf club head to a handle in a releasable manner such that the golf club head and the handle are mutually easy Replace and/or reposition. Specific examples of the invention are described in more detail below. The reader should be aware that the specific examples are presented to illustrate the examples of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

A. 特定實施例之實例A. Examples of specific embodiments

1. 例示高爾夫結構1. Example golf structure

第1圖係概略顯示依據本發明之至少一些實施例之例示高爾夫球杆100。例示球杆100包含一球杆頭部102、一可鬆釋球杆頭部/柄部連接系統104,其將該球杆頭部102連接至一柄部構件106(其將於下更詳細說明)連接,及一與該柄部構件106銜接之握持構件108。雖然,於第1圖中是顯示一開球木杆型式之高爾夫球杆頭部102,本發明之觀點可應用於任何型式之球杆頭部,包含,例如:球道木球杆頭部;鐵杆型式之高爾夫球杆頭部(具任何所欲之杆面傾角,例如,0-鐵或1-鐵至楔形);木杆或鐵杆型式之複合式高爾夫球杆頭部;推杆頭部等。該等球杆頭部可如此項技藝所知及使用般自適當材料,以適當構造,以適當方式製造,選擇性變更(若需要,例如,於尺寸、形狀等),以適應可鬆釋球杆頭部/柄部連接部件。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a golf club 100 illustrated in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention. The illustrated club 100 includes a club head 102, a releasable club head/handle attachment system 104 that connects the club head 102 to a handle member 106 (which will be described in more detail below) a connection, and a grip member 108 that engages the handle member 106. Although in FIG. 1 a golf club head 102 is shown as a driver of the tee-off type, the present invention is applicable to any type of club head including, for example, a fairway wood club head; an iron club A type of golf club head (with any desired loft angle, for example, 0-iron or 1-iron to wedge); a composite golf club head with a wood or iron type; a putter head, and the like. The club heads may be constructed and adapted from the appropriate materials, suitably constructed, suitably manufactured, selectively modified (if desired, for example, in size, shape, etc.) to accommodate the releasable ball. Rod head/handle connecting part.

該球杆頭部/柄部連接系統104之各個部件可於未脫離本發明而以任何所欲或適合之材料製造。例如,各個部件之一或多者可以金屬材料製造,包含傳統上用於高爾夫球杆頭部構造之重量輕之金屬,諸如,鋁、鈦、鎂、鎳、含有此等材料之合金、鋼、不銹鋼等,選擇性陽極化加工之材料。或者,若要的話,該連接系統104的各個部件之一或多者可以剛性聚合物材料製造,諸如,於高爾夫球杆產業傳統上已知且使用之聚合物材料。各個部件於未脫離本發明可以相同或不同材料製造。於一特別實施例,每一該等部件是以一具有硬陽極化加工之7075鋁合金材料所製成。該等部件可以如傳統上金屬加工及/或聚合物製造技藝中已知及使用之適當方式來製造。The various components of the club head/handle attachment system 104 can be fabricated from any desired or suitable material without departing from the invention. For example, one or more of the various components may be fabricated from a metallic material, including lightweight metals conventionally used in the construction of golf club heads, such as aluminum, titanium, magnesium, nickel, alloys containing such materials, steel, Stainless steel, etc., selective anodized material. Alternatively, if desired, one or more of the various components of the attachment system 104 can be fabricated from a rigid polymeric material, such as a polymeric material that is conventionally known and used in the golf club industry. The various components can be made of the same or different materials without departing from the invention. In a particular embodiment, each of the components is fabricated from a hard anodized 7075 aluminum alloy material. Such components can be fabricated in a suitable manner as is known and used in conventional metalworking and/or polymer manufacturing techniques.

任何所欲材料亦可用於該柄部構件106,包括技藝中已知及使用之適當材料,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,該柄部可被變更(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104。該握持構件108可以任何所欲方式與該柄部106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)。任何所欲之材料可用於該握持構件108,包含此項技藝已知且使用之適當材料,諸如,橡膠、聚合物材料、軟木、具有嵌置於內的芯體或其它織物元件之橡膠或聚合物材料、布或織物、帶材等。選擇性地,若要的話,該握持構件108(或任何適當把手構件)可使用一可鬆釋連接件,如,可鬆釋連接件104(其例子將於下更詳細說明)與該柄部106可鬆釋地連接。Any desired material may also be used for the handle member 106, including suitable materials known and used in the art, such as steel, graphite, polymers, composites, combinations of such materials, and the like. Alternatively, the handle can be modified (e.g., in size, shape, etc.) to fit the releasable club head/handle attachment member 104, if desired or desired. The grip member 108 can engage the handle 106 in any desired manner, including any suitable means known and used in the art (e.g., via a cement or adhesive, via a mechanical connector, etc.). Any desired material may be used for the grip member 108, including suitable materials known and used in the art, such as rubber, polymeric materials, cork, rubber having cores or other fabric elements embedded therein or Polymer materials, cloth or fabrics, tapes, and the like. Alternatively, if desired, the grip member 108 (or any suitable handle member) can use a releasable connector, such as a releasable connector 104 (examples of which will be described in more detail below) and the handle The portion 106 is releasably connected.

茲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104結合第2至6圖更詳細說明。The releasable connector 104 between the golf club head and the handle in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention is described in greater detail in connection with Figures 2 through 6.

2. 例示柄部接頭 2. Example handle joint

第2圖是根據本發明一實施例的柄部接頭202例子之橫剖透視圖。該柄部接頭202可以上述一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202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,該柄部構件106,及/或該頭部接頭(302,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/或減低噪音。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。2 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a handle joint 202 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The handle joint 202 can be made of one or more suitable materials as described above and can comprise materials that are different than the materials contained in other portions of the golf club. For example, the handle joint 202 can include or include a rubber or other compressible material that can increase surface tension and/or reduce the handle joint 202, the handle member 106, and/or the head joint (302, below) Description) The movement between. In other embodiments, rubber and/or other materials may be used to increase shock absorption and/or reduce noise during shots. In still other embodiments, the handle joint 202 can be constructed of a lightweight metal, a metal alloy, or a polymeric material such as a rigid polymeric material.

如第2圖所示,柄部接頭202具有一第一端204及一第二端206,其中該第一端204是與該第二端206沿相同軸線208。該柄部接頭202進一步包括一沿一第二軸線212之穿孔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202的圓柱外部是以一軸線方向(沿軸線208)自該第一端204延伸至該第二端206,而供該柄部構件106納置之該圓柱穿孔210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208,212。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。As shown in FIG. 2, the handle joint 202 has a first end 204 and a second end 206, wherein the first end 204 is along the same axis 208 as the second end 206. The handle joint 202 further includes a bore 210 along a second axis 212 that is configured to attach to a handle member 106 on the second axis 212. Accordingly, the cylindrical outer portion of the shank joint 202 extends from the first end 204 to the second end 206 in an axial direction (along the axis 208), and the cylindrical perforation 210 for the shank member 106 is disposed Different axial directions (axis 212) extend. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from reviewing this disclosure that the two axes 208, 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 0.25 degrees, at least 0.5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 2.5 degrees, at least 4 Degree, or even at least 8 degrees.

於第2圖所示之實施例中,該穿孔210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210的橫剖面形狀可構形成具有適以抑制該柄部構件106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202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106。或者,若要的話,該柄部接頭202可與該柄部構件106永久銜接,例如使用接合劑或黏著劑、使用熔合技術(諸如熔接、銅焊或軟焊)等,尤其是於該穿孔210與該柄部構件106具有圓形橫剖面之例示結構。In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 2, the perforations 210 have a circular cross-sectional shape, such as a circular handle that can accommodate 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 210 can be configured to have a size and shape suitable to inhibit rotation of the handle member 106 relative to the handle joint 202. This may be due to the fact that 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 the handle joint 202 from rotating within 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 receive the handle member 106. Alternatively, if desired, the handle joint 202 can be permanently engaged with the handle member 106, such as with a bonding agent or adhesive, using a fusion technique such as welding, brazing, or soldering, particularly for the perforation 210. An exemplary structure having a circular cross section with the handle member 106.

於某些實施例中,至少該穿孔210及/或該柄部構件106其一者可具有與另一者不同數量的”側邊”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106緊固插設於該柄部接頭的穿孔210中而不會使該柄部構件106自由旋轉於該穿孔210中。於其中一實施例中,該穿孔210或該柄部構件106其中一者的"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配置亦可在未脫離本發明下使用。譬如,該柄部接頭202及/或該柄部構件106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、凹槽或脊部內之延伸結構(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、凹槽或脊部內之物性(及選擇性靜態的)固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。In some embodiments, at least one of the perforations 210 and/or the handle member 106 can have a different number of "sides" or protrusions from the other, however, the cross-sectional shape of the various different configurations can still The handle member 106 is fastened into the perforation 210 of the handle joint without the handle member 106 being free to rotate in the perforation 210. In one embodiment, the number of "sides" of one of the perforations 210 or the handle member 106 is a multiple of the number of sides of the other. Other such rotation suppression structures and configurations may also be used without departing from the invention. For example, one or both of the handle joint 202 and/or the handle member 106 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 to the hydraulic pipe attached to the hydraulic 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.

簡單地見於第4圖(其將詳細討論於下),該柄部接頭202是構形以固定附接於該柄部構件106。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一高爾夫球杆柄部的自由端處之一中空部內,例如柄部構件106。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,該柄部接頭202對一柄部構件106之連接可為可鬆釋的,以容許柄部可輕易且快速地變換。而於其他實施例中,該柄部接頭202可一體形成或是永久固定於該柄部構件106。進一步如第2及4圖所示,該柄部接頭202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、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個或更少側邊之多邊形。於其他實施例中,該柄部接頭的外表面之橫剖面形狀可為圓形。該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內(說明於下)且抑制該柄部接頭202相對於該頭部接頭302旋轉。Briefly seen in Figure 4 (which will be discussed in detail below), the handle joint 202 is configured to be fixedly attached to the handle member 106. 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. In still other embodiments, the illustrated handle joint 202 is sized to be received within a hollow portion of a free end of a golf club shaft, such as the handle member 106. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the handle joint 202 need not necessarily be hollow and can be attached to a golf club in any suitable manner and mechanism, such as by, for example, by a bonding agent or adhesive; by welding , brazing or soldering or other fusion techniques; by mechanical connectors; by friction fit, etc. In some embodiments, the attachment of the handle joint 202 to a handle member 106 can be releasable to allow the handle to be easily and quickly changed. In other embodiments, the handle joint 202 can be integrally formed or permanently secured to the handle member 106. Further, as shown in Figures 2 and 4, the outer surface of the shank joint 202 may have an equal polygonal cross-sectional shape. For example, the cross-sectional shape can have 16 or fewer sides, 12 or fewer sides, 10 or fewer sides, 8 or fewer sides, 6 or fewer sides , or even 4 or fewer sides of the polygon. In other embodiments, the outer surface of the handle joint may have a circular cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shank joint is configured to have a size and shape adapted to fit within the head joint (described below) and to inhibit rotation of the shank joint 202 relative to the head joint 302.

於其他實施例中,該柄部接頭202、該柄部構件106及/或該頭部接頭(討論於下)之外側可於軸向方向上呈尖錐,使得該構件的直徑是沿軸向方向增加或減少。此特徵可助於將該柄部接頭202輕易地配合於該頭部接頭內且滑出該頭部接頭外,及/或避免需要在製造程序中維持極嚴密的公差。In other embodiments, the outer side of the handle joint 202, the handle member 106, and/or the head joint (discussed below) may be tapered in the axial direction such that the diameter of the member is axial. The direction increases or decreases. This feature can help the handle joint 202 to be easily fitted into and out of the head joint and/or to avoid the need to maintain extremely tight tolerances in the manufacturing process.

3. 例示頭部接頭 3. Example head joint

例示連接系統104可進一步包含一頭部接頭302。見於第3圖,該頭部接頭302具有一第一端304及一第二端306。如圖所見,該第一端304是沿與該第二端306相同之軸線(途中未顯示)。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202於該第二軸線312上(在該柄部接頭202納置柄部構件106之後)。因此,該頭部接頭302的外部可自該第一端304以一軸向方向延伸至該第二端306,而納置該柄部接頭202之該穿孔310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302,而未脫離本發明的範圍。該第一軸線(圖中未顯示)與該第二軸線312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。The exemplary connection system 104 can further include a head joint 302. As seen in FIG. 3, the head joint 302 has a first end 304 and a second end 306. As seen, the first end 304 is along the same axis as the second end 306 (not shown). The head joint 302 further includes a bore 310 along a second axis 312 configured to receive the handle joint 202 on the second axis 312 (after the handle joint 202 is received by the handle member 106) ). Therefore, the outer portion of the head joint 302 can extend from the first end 304 in an axial direction to the second end 306, and the through hole 310 of the handle joint 202 is disposed in a different axial direction ( The axis 312) extends. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that reviewing this disclosure can have a variety of different structural elements and/or combinations of methods for implementing the two-axis head joint 302 without departing from the scope of the present invention. The angular difference between the first axis (not shown) and the second axis 312 can be any angle without departing from the invention, such as at least 0.25 degrees, at least 0.5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 2.5. Degree, at least 4 degrees, or even at least 8 degrees.

如第3及4圖所見,該頭部接頭302的穿孔310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、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個或更少側邊之多邊形。該穿孔310的橫剖面形狀是構形成具有適以抑制該柄部接頭202相對於該頭部接頭302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202的外表面相同的一般多邊形而得。此外於其他實施例中,該穿孔310僅一部分與該柄部接頭202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202將具有方形或矩形橫剖面,且該頭部接頭302的穿孔310將包含一多邊形開口(例如具有4,8,12或16個側邊)以納置該柄部接頭202。As seen in Figures 3 and 4, the perforations 310 of the head joint 302 have an equal polygonal cross-sectional shape. For example, the cross-sectional shape can have 12 or fewer sides, 10 or fewer sides, 8 or fewer sides, 6 or fewer sides, or even 4 or fewer The polygon on the side. The cross-sectional shape of the perforation 310 is configured to have a size and shape suitable to inhibit rotation of the shank joint 202 relative to the head joint 302. As noted above, this may be due to the fact that the perforations 310 of the head joint have the same general polygonal shape as the outer surface of the shank joint 202. In still other embodiments, the perforation 310 only partially engages or mates with the handle joint 202, however this fit also prevents the handle joint 202 from rotating in the head joint 302. In certain more specific exemplary configurations in accordance with the present invention, the handle joint 202 will have a square or rectangular cross-section and the perforations 310 of the head joint 302 will comprise a polygonal opening (eg, having 4, 8, 12 or 16 The sides are configured to receive the handle joint 202.

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,此等各種不同結構的橫剖面形狀仍可使該柄部接頭202固定插設於該頭部接頭的穿孔310中而不容許該柄部接頭202自由旋轉於該穿孔310中。於其中一實施例中,該穿孔310或該柄部接頭202其中一者的"側邊”之數目是另一者的側邊數目之倍數。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202。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302或該柄部接頭202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、凹槽或脊部內之延伸結構(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、凹槽或脊部內之物性(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。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" or protrusions from the other, however, the cross-sectional shapes of the various different configurations can still The handle joint 202 is fixedly inserted into the through hole 310 of the head joint without allowing the handle joint 202 to freely rotate in the through hole 310. In one embodiment, the number of "sides" of one of the perforations 310 or the handle joints 202 is a multiple of the number of sides of the other. In still other embodiments, the perforations 310 of the head joint 302 can have a circular cross-sectional shape, i.e., shaped to receive one of the handle joints 202 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, one or both of the head joint 302 or the handle joint 202 can comprise a mechanical structure, such as a spring-loaded pin body or other extended structure that extends into the opening, groove or ridge (eg , similar to the hydraulic pipe attached to the hydraulic supply connection element). The jaw mechanism and other physical (and random static) securing structures that fit within the opening, recess or ridge can also be used as a releasable rotation inhibiting connection without departing from the invention.

如第3圖所示,該柄部接頭202可構形成完全配合於該頭部接頭302中。而於其他實施例中,柄部接頭202將延伸少於該頭部接頭302總軸長的50%,且亦可延伸少於該頭部接頭302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202的一部分可保留於該頭部接頭302外側(且可選擇地,該柄部接頭202於該頭部接頭外側之外形可與該柄部接頭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202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)。As shown in FIG. 3, the handle joint 202 can be configured to fully fit within the head joint 302. In other embodiments, the shank joint 202 will extend less than 50% of the total axial length of the head joint 302, and may also extend less than 35%, 25% of the total axial length of the head joint 302, or even 15%. This feature can help keep the overall connection system relatively short, tight, and lightweight. Alternatively, if desired, a portion of the handle joint 202 can remain outside of the head joint 302 (and optionally, the handle joint 202 can be disposed outside the head joint to be disposed with the handle joint 202 The shape of the head joint is different). As discussed below with respect to FIG. 6, the configuration of the handle joint 202 and its configuration relative to the club head body can be utilized to adjust various positions of the ball striking face of the golf club head 102 and/or Or angle (such as lying angle, loft, face angle, etc.).

於其他實施例中,例示頭部接頭302的尺寸可為可納置於一中空部中,例如該柄部接頭202的穿孔210,如上述有關某些實施例所述,其中該柄部構件106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402,例如以杆頸404來納置。In other embodiments, the illustrated head joint 302 can be sized to be received in a hollow portion, such as the perforation 210 of the handle joint 202, as described above in relation to certain embodiments, wherein the handle member 106 It is fitted in the handle joint 202. Further, in other embodiments, the head joint 302 can be integrally formed or permanently fixed to a club head 402, such as by a neck 404.

B.組裝方法B. Assembly method

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204及第二端206之該柄部接頭202,其中該柄部構件106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(如熔接、銅焊或軟焊)等),或是這些部件106及202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202的第二端206插置於一頭部接頭302的一穿孔310中,其中該頭部接頭302包括沿一第一軸線308之一第一端304及一第二端306且其中該穿孔310具有一沿一第二軸線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404內(該杆頸區404可具有一多邊形的內開口,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302插置於該杆頸區404內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302的穿孔310內;及/或將該頭部接頭302自該球杆頭部402的杆頸區404移除及將該頭部接頭302以不同方位再插置於該球杆頭部402的杆頸區404內。Figure 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 202 having a first end 204 and a second end 206 along a first axis 208, wherein the handle member 106 is inserted along a second The axis 212 (the axis 212 is shown in Figure 2) extends in one of the perforations 210. The handle member 106 can be permanently affixed to the shank joint 202 (eg, by a bonding agent or adhesive, by fusion techniques (eg, welding, brazing, soldering, etc.), or these components 106 and 202 can be Releasably connected to each other. The method can further include inserting the second end 206 of the handle joint 202 into a bore 310 of a head joint 302, wherein the head joint 302 includes a first end 304 along a first axis 308 and A second end 306 and wherein the perforation 310 has a polygonal cross-sectional shape along a second axis 312 is shaped to receive the second end 206 of the handle joint 202 in a plurality of different orientations. The method can further include inserting the head joint 302 into a neck region 404 of a club head 402 (the neck region 404 can have a polygonal inner opening shaped to receive the head) The outer surface of the joint 302). In an alternative embodiment, the head joint 302 can be 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 into the perforation 310 of the head joint 302 in a different orientation. And/or removing the head joint 302 from the neck region 404 of the club head 402 and reinserting the head joint 302 into the neck region 404 of the club head 402 in different orientations; .

該例示杆頸區404可包括一內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402時機械加工於該高爾夫球杆頭部402內。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402的一部分。如此,該杆頸區404至少一部分的外周邊包含與該高爾夫球杆頭部402相同的材質。該柄部構件106可以任何所欲方式固定於該球杆頭部402(經由該柄部接頭202及該頭部接頭302),包含此技藝中已知及使用的可鬆釋連接系統。譬如,設置於該柄部構件106上之螺帽可銜接設置於該杆頸上之螺紋部。如另一實例,一螺栓可延伸通過設置於該球杆頭部內之一開口(例如於球杆頭部底部內),其銜接設置於該柄部構件106的底部內之一螺紋部、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。The illustrated neck region 404 can include an inner chamber or perforation for receiving the head joint 302. The perforations can be machined into the golf club head 402 when the golf club head 402 is manufactured. In one embodiment, the neck region 404 is formed in a portion of the golf club head 402 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 golf club head 402. The handle member 106 can be secured to the club head 402 (via the handle joint 202 and the head joint 302) in any desired manner, including a releasable attachment system as is known and used in the art. For example, a nut disposed on the handle member 106 can engage a threaded portion disposed on the neck. As another example, a bolt can extend through an opening disposed in the club head (eg, in the bottom of the club head) that engages a threaded portion disposed in the bottom of the handle member 106, Handle joint 202, and/or head joint 302. Other releasable attachment systems can also be used, as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,890,269 (Bruce D. Burrows) and U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 2004/0018886 (Bruce D. Burrows) 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.調整該頭部接頭與該柄部接頭C. adjusting the head joint and the handle joint

由於該柄部接頭202內的穿孔210之軸線是與該柄部接頭202的外表面之軸線偏離,且由於該頭部接頭302內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5A-5D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,其與具有八邊形內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。Since 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 offset from the axis of its outer surface, these joints are A rotation 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 handle joint 202 and the head joint 302 can be placed in association with the club head 402. One of several rotating orientations. Specifically, referring to FIG. 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 to receive 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.

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表示該柄部接頭202相對於該頭部接頭302,以及該球杆頭部402之旋轉位置。頭部接頭302上的記號504表示該頭部接頭302與該球杆頭部402以及該柄部接頭202相關之旋轉位置。該等記號502,504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。由於該例示柄部接頭202及該頭部接頭302兩者於此例示結構中是概為八邊形,因此它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202與該柄部接頭302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,且後續位置是以順時鐘順序連續編號下去。於再進一步實施例中,若要的話,球杆頭部106可標記有記號。The illustrated handle joint 202 of FIGS. 5A-5D includes indicia 502 and the illustrated head joint 302 includes indicia 504. A symbol 502 on the handle joint 202 indicates the rotational position of the handle joint 202 relative to the head joint 302 and the club head 402. A symbol 504 on the head joint 302 indicates the rotational position of the head joint 302 associated with the club head 402 and the handle joint 202. An advantage of the markers 502, 504 is that the user can more accurately record the club head/handle orientation and/or can reliably return to one after the one or more members are rotated relative to the handle member 106. Previous location. Since both the illustrated handle joint 202 and the head joint 302 are generally octagonal in this exemplary configuration, they can be articulated in a releasable manner with a fixed orientation of 64. Accordingly, those discussed below will be directed to the position of the head joint 202 and the handle joint 302 when in a rotational position range from 1 to 8, where the position 1 is when the marks 502, 504 are at Fig. 5A. The middle is at 12 o'clock and the subsequent positions are numbered consecutively in clockwise order. In still further embodiments, the club head 106 can be marked with a mark if desired.

根據該頭部接頭202及/或該柄部接頭302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,隨著該可鬆釋連接系統104,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。參見第5A圖,記號502指示該柄部接頭202是在位置1,而記號504指示該頭部接頭302亦是在位置1。如第5B圖所見,該柄部接頭202(以及該柄部106)已旋轉至位置2,而該頭部接頭302留在位置1。Depending on how the head joint 202 and/or the handle joint 302 are positioned relative to the "face" of the club head 102, the striking characteristics of the club can be varied. With this feature, with the releasable connection system 104, the club 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 reclining angles, loft angles, and face angle combinations) while still using the same handle 106 and/or head 102, which helps the user to more easily determine the best club head/ The handle is combined and configured to suit its needs. Referring to Figure 5A, the symbol 502 indicates that the handle joint 202 is in position 1, and the symbol 504 indicates that the head joint 302 is also in position 1. As seen in FIG. 5B, the handle joint 202 (and the handle 106) has been rotated to position 2 while the head joint 302 remains at position 1.

將該柄部接頭202相對於該頭部接頭302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210,310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302連結。該資訊可設置於該等接頭202,302,可印製、刻印或其他方式標記於該等接頭202,302上,單獨設置,或可以其他方式提供。Repositioning of the handle joint 202 relative to the head joint 302 can have the advantage that the club head/handle orientation can be adjusted by known factors. For example, information relating to the off-axis angle of the perforations 210, 310 can be coupled to the handle joint 202 and the head joint 302. The information may be provided to the connectors 202, 302, which may be printed, engraved or otherwise marked on the connectors 202, 302, provided separately, or otherwise provided.

第6圖提供表600,顯示有關於該柄部接頭202相對於該球杆頭部402的調整(而該頭部接頭302相對於該球杆頭部402留在一固定位置處)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202及該頭部接頭302兩者概呈八邊形。於此特定實施例中,該柄部接頭的穿孔210是自中心偏離約2度,且該頭部接頭的穿孔310是自中心偏離約1度,然而該偏離角度可在0.25至4度的範圍中,於一些實例中,其角度是在0.5至2度的範圍中。表600顯示自相對於該頭部接頭302以一順時鐘方向旋轉該柄部接頭202整圈的八分之一(或約45度),面角(欄604)、躺角(欄606),及杆面傾角(欄608)之變化。如欄602的第一行可見,該柄部接頭202是設定於位置1(因此如第5A圖所示,記號502是在12點鐘位置)。當該柄部接頭202及該頭部接頭302是設定於位置1時(如第5A圖所示),該面角及該杆面傾角不會改變,然而,該躺角是位於+3度處(見第6圖的行610)。Figure 6 provides a table 600 showing illustrative information regarding the adjustment of the handle joint 202 relative to the club head 402 (with the head joint 302 remaining at a fixed position relative to the club head 402). . This information is related to the embodiment shown in Fig. 3, where both the shank joint 202 and the head joint 302 are generally octagonal. In this particular embodiment, the perforation 210 of the handle joint is offset from the center by about 2 degrees, and the perforation 310 of the head joint is offset from the center by about 1 degree, although the angle of deviation can range from 0.25 to 4 degrees. In some instances, the angle is in the range of 0.5 to 2 degrees. Table 600 shows one-eighth (or about 45 degrees) of the full circumference of the handle joint 202 in a clockwise direction relative to the head joint 302, the face angle (column 604), the lying angle (column 606), And the change in loft (column 608). As can be seen in the first row of column 602, the handle joint 202 is set to position 1 (so as shown in Figure 5A, the symbol 502 is at the 12 o'clock position). When the handle joint 202 and the head joint 302 are set at position 1 (as shown in FIG. 5A), the face angle and the loft angle do not change, however, the lying angle is at +3 degrees. (See line 610 in Figure 6).

然而,例如,當該柄部接頭202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302留在位置1時,如第5B圖所示,該面角會調整-0.7度,該躺角改變成+2.4度,且該杆面傾角增加1.2度(見第6圖的行612)。如表600其他部分所示,該面角、躺角及杆面傾角可藉由將該柄部接頭202相對於該頭部接頭302重新定位來調整至已知量。進一步地,如第5C-5D圖所示,該頭部接頭302亦可以與該柄部接頭的重新定位分開或一起調整。However, for example, when the handle joint 202 is set at position 2 (or rotated about 45 degrees in a clockwise direction) and the head joint 302 remains at position 1, as shown in FIG. 5B, the face angle is adjusted. At -0.7 degrees, the lying angle is changed to +2.4 degrees and the loft angle is increased by 1.2 degrees (see line 612 of Figure 6). As shown elsewhere in Table 600, the face angle, lying angle, and loft angle can be adjusted to a known amount by repositioning the handle joint 202 relative to the head joint 302. Further, as shown in Figures 5C-5D, the head joint 302 can also be adjusted separately or together with the repositioning of the handle joint.

於進一步實施例中,該柄部接頭202及/或該頭部接頭302的”側部”可包含凸部於周邊上。例如,該等構件可具有大致圓形,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,任何結構、形狀、延伸等具有模仿傳統側部特性者皆落在本發明的範圍中且包含於在此所用的”側部”一詞中。於根據本發明一些更特定例示結構中,該內腔室的旋轉抑制結構具有方形或矩形橫剖面。於其他實施例中,該內腔室可呈不規則形狀,使得該等”側部”不均等。例如,在想要一柄部不以可提供良好球杆特性的方式插設時,這樣會是有用的。於一實施例中,有數種可能的構形將該柄部接頭納置於該高爾夫球杆頭部中,其中至少一構形提供與另一構形不同的球杆特性。In a further embodiment, the "hand side" of the handle joint 202 and/or the head joint 302 can include a projection on the periphery. For example, the members may have a generally circular shape, however, the protrusions may also be placed or disposed on the periphery of the structure to produce substantially the same effect as the "sides". Of course, any structure, shape, extension, etc., which mimic the traditional side features, are within the scope of the invention and are included in the term "side" as used herein. In some more specific exemplary configurations in accordance with the present invention, the rotation suppression structure of the inner chamber has a square or rectangular cross section. In other embodiments, the inner chamber may be in an irregular shape such that the "sides" are not uniform. This can be useful, for example, when it is desired that a handle is not inserted in a manner that provides good club characteristics. In one embodiment, there are several possible configurations for placing the handle joint in the golf club head, wherein at least one configuration provides club characteristics that are different from the other configuration.

D.本發明的其他方面D. Other aspects of the invention

1.一般說明1. General description

該可鬆釋連接總成可設置為任何所欲結構且/或以任何所欲方式使用而未脫離本發明。具此連接總成之球杆可設計成供比賽中之高爾夫球手使用(且選擇性地,若要的話,高爾夫球手可自由地改變柄部、頭部,及/或其相對於彼此之位置)。如另一實例,若要的話,包含依據本發明之可鬆釋連接件之球杆可使用作為高爾夫配杆工具,且當該頭部、柄部,及定位之所欲組合已對一特定高爾夫球手決定時,一球杆建造者可使用已決定之資訊,然後,使用適當(及永久)之安裝技術(例如,接合劑或黏著劑)生產一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其它變化於未偏離本發明係可行的。The releasable attachment assembly can be configured in any desired configuration and/or used in any desired manner without departing from the invention. The club with this connecting assembly can be designed for use by golfers in the game (and optionally, if desired, the golfer can freely change the handle, the head, and/or its relative to each other position). As another example, if desired, a club incorporating a releasable connector in accordance with the present invention can be used as a golf club tool, and when the desired combination of the head, handle, and positioning has been applied to a particular golf When the golfer decides, a club builder can use the determined information and then use an appropriate (and permanent) mounting technique (eg, cement or adhesive) to produce a final golf club product. Other variations in the components and procedures of the club/handle attachment assembly are possible without departing from the invention.

2.配件2. Accessories

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,具有一內腔室是構形以納置一可插置之頭部接頭302。於其他實施例中,該頭部接頭302可永久固定於或是形成為高爾夫球杆頭部之一部分。另外或是或者,該配件進一步可包含該柄部接頭202及/或一柄部構件106。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 of the embodiments can include an accessory that includes a golf club head having an interior chamber configured to receive an insertable head joint 302. In other embodiments, the head joint 302 can be permanently affixed or formed as part of a golf club head. Additionally or alternatively, the accessory can further include the handle joint 202 and/or a handle member 106.

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106插置於該柄部接頭202的第一端204處之該穿孔210內;將該柄部接頭202的第二端206以數個不同方位的其中之一者插置於該頭部接頭302的穿孔310內;及/或將該頭部接頭302插置於一球杆頭部402的杆頸區內,其中該頭部接頭302可在數個不同方位上配合於該杆頸區內。於更進一步實施例中,該配件可包含有關於該球杆頭部402相對於該球杆頭部402的杆頸區內該柄部接頭202及/或該頭部接頭302的不同方位之面角、躺角及杆面傾角之資訊。The accessory can be coupled to the instruction manual to position the head member on a golf club and between one or more handles, handle joints, and/or other components to construct a golf club. In certain embodiments, the instruction specification will describe a method for inserting a handle member 106 into the perforation 210 at the first end 204 of the handle joint 202; The two ends 206 are inserted into the perforations 310 of the head joint 302 in one of a plurality of different orientations; and/or the head joints 302 are inserted into the neck regions of a club head 402. The head joint 302 can be fitted into the neck region in a plurality of different orientations. In still further embodiments, the accessory can include different orientations of the handle joint 202 and/or the head joint 302 in the neck region of the club head 402 relative to the club head 402. Information on angles, lie angles and loft angles.

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說明書。該等配件可包括有關於該球杆頭部相對於一特定球杆頭部的內腔室內一特定柄部接頭及/或頭部接頭的方位之面角、躺角及杆面傾角之資訊。熟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,而可提供於一電腦可讀取媒體上。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。An accessory can include one or more handles, a handle joint, a head, and/or instructions in accordance with various embodiments. The accessories may include information regarding the face angle, lie angle, and loft angle of a particular shank joint and/or head joint of the club head relative to a particular club head. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the instruction manuals need not be printed or retained and physically presented to other components of the accessory, but may be provided on a computer readable medium. 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, including 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 elements of the golf club.

3.軸向方向改變區域3. Axial direction change area

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,以進一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11/774,522號案,其在此全部併入以供參考。進一步地,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/或商業上可取得之可鬆釋高爾夫球杆柄部總成連接。Other configurations of the golf club 100 can be used in conjunction with the attachment 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. 11/774,522, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Further, the handle joints and/or head joints described above are shared with other releasable golf club head/handle attachment configurations, such as U.S. Patent No. 6,890,269 (Bruce D. Burrows) and U.S. Patent. Application No. 2004/0018886 (Bruce D. Burrows), which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Moreover, the various aspects of the invention described above can be used to interface with other approved, application, and/or commercially available releasable golf club shaft assemblies.

該柄部、球杆頭部,及球杆頭部/柄部連接總成之整體結構上之許多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。除此之外或是或者,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與不同球杆頭部更換(例如不同杆面傾角、躺角、尺寸、品牌等之球杆頭部),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(flex)、具不同彎折點(kick point)特性等)。Many variations in the overall structure of the handle, club head, and club head/shank attachment assembly are possible 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 alternatively, if desired, the club head can be quickly and easily replaced with different club heads in the structure (eg, different lofts, lie angles, sizes) , the club head of the brand, etc., and/or the handle on the club head can be quickly and easily replaced with different handles (eg different materials, different flex, different bends) Kick point characteristics, etc.).

E. 本發明的其他特徵及實例E. Other features and examples of the invention

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1圖所示來說明。這些結構的例示元件(以下分別討論)一起描繪於第9圖,其是一例示高爾夫球杆900的分解透視圖(意討論於下)。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-described exemplary club structure and Fig. 1 . Exemplary elements of these configurations (discussed separately below) are depicted together in FIG. 9, which is an exploded perspective view of the golf club 900 (discussed below).

1. 例示柄部接頭Example handle joint

第7圖是根據本發明的此實例一例示柄部接頭702之橫剖透視圖。該例示柄部接頭702類似於上述例示柄部接頭202,然而,該柄部接頭702的外表面可完全或部分以沿垂直軸線708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質。譬如,該柄部接頭702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。Figure 7 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a handle joint 702 in accordance with this example of the present invention. The illustrated handle joint 702 is similar to the illustrated handle joint 202 described above, however, the outer surface of the handle joint 702 can be defined, in whole or in part, by a key 716 extending along a vertical axis 708 (which is also shown in Figure 9). ). The handle joint 702 can be made of one or more suitable materials as described above, and can comprise a different material than the material contained 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.

柄部接頭702概呈圓柱形且具有沿相同軸線708之一第一端704及一第二端708。柄部接頭702進一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的外部以一軸向方向(沿軸線708)自該第一端704延伸至該第二端706,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(軸線712)延伸。根據第7-9圖所示之例示結構,該柄部接頭702的外部可進一步以凸緣714界定,其適以被該頭部接頭802的一開口816納置並配接(如第8圖所示)。或者,該凸緣714的底面可簡單地座靠於該頭部接頭802的頂面上。熟習此項技藝者將理解用來執行該柄部接頭702的二軸線708及712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712之間的角度差可為任何角度而未偏離本發明,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。The shank joint 702 is generally cylindrical and has a first end 704 and a second end 708 along the same axis 708. The handle joint 702 further includes a bore 710 along a second axis 712 that is configured to attach to one of the handle members 106 on the second axis 712. The outer portion of the shank joint 702 extends from the first end 704 to the second end 706 in an axial direction (along the axis 708), and the cylindrical bore 710 that receives the shank member 106 can have a different axial direction. The direction (axis 712) extends. According to the exemplary configuration shown in Figures 7-9, the exterior of the handle joint 702 can be further defined by a flange 714 that is adapted to be mated and mated by an opening 816 of the head joint 802 (Fig. 8 Shown). Alternatively, the bottom surface of the flange 714 can simply rest against the top surface of the head joint 802. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the two axes 708 and 712 used to perform the handle joint 702 can use a variety of different structural elements and/or combinations of methods. Similar to the exemplary structure 202 described above, the angular difference between the first axis 708 and the second axis 712 can be any angle without departing from the invention, for example, at least 0.25 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.

於第7圖所示的結構中,該穿孔710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,該等鍵齒的形狀是可以部分形成鍵齒外部納置及銜接一柄部構件。如上述相對於柄部接頭202,柄部接頭702可以多種方式構形,使得穿孔710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702於該柄部構件106中旋轉。於其他結構中,該柄部接頭702可與該柄部構件106永久銜接(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710與該柄部構件106具有圓形橫剖面之例示結構。熟習此項技藝者將輕易瞭解柄部接頭702與柄部構件106的結合可使用多種不同的方式。In the structure shown in Fig. 7, the perforation 710 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 is adapted to inhibit 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 that are shaped to partially form the outer teeth of the key teeth and engage a handle member. The handle joint 702 can be configured in a variety of manners relative to the handle joint 202 such that the perforations 710 engage or mate with the handle member 106 and such fit can prevent the handle joint 702 from being in the handle member 106 Rotate. In other constructions, the handle joint 702 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 connectors) By means of a friction fit or the like, in particular, the perforation 710 and the handle member 106 have an exemplary structure having a circular cross section. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the combination of the handle joint 702 and the handle member 106 can be used in a number of different ways.

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106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、凹槽或脊部內之延伸結構(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、凹槽或脊部內之物性(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一可鬆釋的旋轉抑制連接。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 106 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.

簡短地參見第9圖(將詳述於下),該柄部接頭702是構形以固定附接於該柄部構件106。該例示柄部接頭702可為中空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,於一些例示結構中,該柄部接頭702至一柄部構件106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702可與該柄部構件106一體成型或者是永久性固定。Referring briefly to Figure 9, which will be described in more detail below, the handle joint 702 is configured to be fixedly attached to the handle member 106. The illustrated handle joint 702 can be hollow and can have a free end that incorporates 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 106 can be releasable to allow for easy and rapid transition of the handle. In other constructions, the handle member 702 can be integrally formed with the handle member 106 or permanently fixed.

進一步如第7及9圖所示,該柄部構件702於該第二端706處之外表面具有的橫剖面形狀,可以沿該柄部接頭的軸線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的內部。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,於所示例示結構中,凸緣714是適以座靠於該頭部接頭802之頂部816上(第8圖之頭部接頭802將詳述於下)。因此,該柄部接頭702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802內(說明於下),且抑制該柄部接頭702相對於該頭部接頭802旋轉之形狀。Further as shown in Figures 7 and 9, the outer surface of the handle member 702 at the second end 706 has a cross-sectional shape that can be defined along the teeth of the axis 708 of the handle joint. 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. Also, in the illustrated construction, the flange 714 is adapted to seat against the top 816 of the head joint 802 (head joint 802 of Figure 8 will be described in more detail below). Accordingly, the cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shank joint 702 is configured to fit within the head joint 802 (described below) and to inhibit rotation of the shank joint 702 relative to the head joint 802. shape.

根據在此所述本發明的觀點,該等鍵齒716、820及906(其將進一步說明於下)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716(或多邊橫剖面積)可沿該柄部接頭702(或該頭部接頭802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,該等鍵齒716可延伸為該柄部接頭702的外表面之總縱長的10-100%,且於一些例示結構中,該等鍵齒716可延伸總縱長的15-80%,或甚至總縱長的20-60%。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706向上延伸,自該凸緣區714延伸向該第二端706等。該等鍵齒716亦可僅延伸該柄部接頭702之部分外表面。舉例來說,該柄部接頭702之外表面可由均等間隔繞於該外表面之鍵齒716的條部所界定,該等條部是沿該縱長或沿該柄部接頭702的軸線708延伸。In accordance with the teachings of the invention described herein, the fingers 716, 820, and 906 (which will be further described below) may be formed by staggered ridges and grooves that are triangular, circular, square, or generally trapezoidal. . The fingers 716 (or polygonal cross-sectional areas) may extend along any length of the outer surface of the handle joint 702 (or the head joint 802 or the perforation of the neck region 904) without departing from the present invention. For example, the keys 716 can extend 10-100% of the total length of the outer surface of the handle joint 702, and in some exemplary configurations, the keys 716 can extend a total length of 15- 80%, or even 20-60% of the total length. The portion including the outer surface of the key 716 may also be located at any desired position along the length without departing from the invention, such as extending upwardly from the second end 706, extending from the flange region 714 to the second End 706 and so on. The key teeth 716 may also extend only a portion of the outer surface of the handle joint 702. For example, the outer surface of the handle joint 702 can be defined by strips that are equally spaced around the outer surface of the key teeth 716 that extend along the length or along the axis 708 of the handle joint 702. .

於一些例示結構中,該柄部接頭702之外表面、該柄部構件106及/或該頭部接頭802,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稍為減少。此特徵可助於使該柄部接頭702輕易地配合於且滑出於該頭部接頭802,及/或避免在製造程序中需要維持極嚴格的公差度。In some exemplary configurations, the outer surface of the handle joint 702, the handle member 106, and/or the head joint 802 may have a tapered shape in the axial direction at a position other than a circular cross-section. The diameter of the member is slightly reduced from the first end to the second end. This feature can help the handle joint 702 to be easily fitted to and slid out of the head joint 802, and/or to avoid the need to maintain extremely tight tolerances in the manufacturing process.

2. 例示頭部接頭2. Example head joint

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頭802。該頭部接頭802可以上述一或多種適當材質製成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。例如,該頭部接頭802可以重量輕的金屬、金屬合金,或聚合材料(例如剛性聚合材料)所構成。參見第8圖,該頭部接頭802具有一第一端804及一第二端806。如所見,該第一端804是沿與該第二端806相同軸線(圖中未顯示)。該頭部接頭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(該柄部接頭702依次納置柄部構件106)。因此,該頭部接頭802的外部可自該第一端804以一軸向方向延伸至該第二端806,而納置該柄部接頭702之該穿孔810以不同的軸向方向(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/或方法之組合來實施頭部接頭802的二軸線,而未偏離本發明之範圍。於該第一軸線(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。According to other examples of the invention, the illustrative connector of FIG. 9 can further include a header connector 802. The head joint 802 can be made of one or more suitable materials described above and can include a different material than the material of the other segments that comprise the golf club. For example, the head joint 802 can be constructed of a lightweight metal, a metal alloy, or a polymeric material such as a rigid polymeric material. Referring to FIG. 8, the head connector 802 has a first end 804 and a second end 806. As can be seen, the first end 804 is along the same axis as the second end 806 (not shown). The head joint 802 further includes a bore 810 along a second axis 812 that is configured to receive the handle joint 702 on the second axis 812 (the handle joint 702 in turn receives the handle member 106 ). Thus, the outer portion of the head joint 802 can extend from the first end 804 in an axial direction to the second end 806, and the perforations 810 of the handle joint 702 are received in different axial directions (axis 812 )extend. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from reviewing this disclosure that the two axes of the head joint 802 can be implemented using a variety of different structural elements and/or combinations of methods without departing from the scope of the invention. The angular difference between the first axis (not shown) and the second axis 812 can be any angle without departing from the invention, such as at least 0.25 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.

該頭部接頭802的穿孔810的橫剖面形狀可由沿垂直軸線812延伸之鍵齒820界定,該等鍵齒820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。該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、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802旋轉之尺寸與形狀。然而,於其他例示結構中,該穿孔810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圖所示之特定例示結構中,該頭部接頭802的第一端804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802的穿孔810內時可納置柄部接頭702的凸緣714。The cross-sectional shape of the perforation 810 of the head joint 802 can be defined by key teeth 820 extending along a vertical axis 812 that is shaped to engage and engage the outer teeth 716 of the handle joint 702. A fixed position. The dents 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, molding, casting, or any other person skilled in the art. Known mechanical techniques. Thus, the cross-sectional shape of the perforation 810 can be configured to have a size and shape suitable to inhibit rotation of the handle joint 702 relative to the head joint 802. However, in other exemplary configurations, the perforation 810 is only partially engaged or mated with the handle joint 702, and the mating or other engagement means also prevents the handle joint 702 from rotating in the head joint 802. In the particular exemplary configuration shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first end 804 of the head joint 802 can be defined by a recess 816 that is shaped when the handle joint 702 fits within the bore 810 of the head joint 802. The flange 714 of the shank joint 702 can be received.

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702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、凹槽或脊部內之延伸結構(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、凹槽或脊部內之物性(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一可鬆釋的旋轉抑制連接。Other rotation suppression structures and configurations can also be used without departing from the invention. For example, one or both of the head joint 802 or the handle joint 702 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 to a hydraulic tube) Attached to the hydraulic 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.

如第8圖所示,該柄部接頭702可構形成僅部分配合於該頭部接頭802中。而於其他結構中,該柄部接頭702可延伸多於或少於該頭部接頭802的軸向長度。進一步如以下有關第10A,10B,10C及10D圖所討論,該柄部接頭702的構形及其相對於球杆頭部之配置可利用以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)。As shown in FIG. 8, the handle joint 702 can be configured to only partially fit into the head joint 802. In other constructions, the handle joint 702 can extend more or less than the axial length of the head joint 802. Further, as discussed below in relation to Figures 10A, 10B, 10C and 10D, the configuration of the handle joint 702 and its configuration relative to the club head can be utilized to adjust the ball striking face of the golf club head 102. Various positions and/or angles (eg, lying angle, loft, face angle, etc.).

於根據本發明的其他例示結構中,該頭部接頭802可與一球杆頭部902一體成型或者是永久性固定,如被納置於杆頸區902中或一體成型為杆頸區904的一部分。於此等結構中,可沒有該頭部接頭802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)。In other exemplary configurations in accordance with the present invention, the head joint 802 can be integrally formed with a club head 902 or permanently fixed, such as being received in the neck region 902 or integrally formed as a neck region 904. portion. In such configurations, the outer surface of the head joint 802 may be absent (if the club head structure has an outer neck, the neck hole may extend from the outer surface of the neck in an "off-axis" manner).

3. 依據本發明替代例示結構之組裝方法3. Assembly method of alternative structure according to the present invention

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一例示高爾夫球杆900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一種。根據一例示方法,該柄部構件106是附接於具有沿一第一軸線708的一第一端704與一第二端706之該柄部接頭702,其中該柄部構件106是插置於沿一第二軸線712(軸線712是顯示於第7圖)延伸之一穿孔710中。該柄部構件106可永久固定於該柄部接頭702(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106及702可相互可鬆釋地連接。該方法可進一步包括將該柄部接頭702的第二端706插置於一頭部接頭802的穿孔810中,其中該頭部接頭802包括沿一第一軸線808之一第一端804及一第二端806,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702的第二端706之鍵齒716。該方法可進一步包括將該頭部接頭802插置於一球杆頭部902的杆頸區904內。該杆頸區904可具有一內開口,其具有以鍵齒906所界定之橫剖面形狀,該等鍵齒906的形狀是可以數個不同方位納置該頭部接頭802的第二端806之鍵齒818。根據選擇的結構,該頭部接頭802於該杆頸區904內之插置可自數個不同方位中選擇,例如,如以下有關於第10A-10D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802移除,且將該柄部接頭702的第二端706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802的穿孔810內;及/或將該頭部接頭802自該球杆頭部902的杆頸區904移除,且將該頭部接頭802以一不同方位(例如在一不同的旋轉位置處)再插置於該球杆頭部902的杆頸區904內。Figure 9 depicts an exploded perspective view of a golf club 900 in accordance with one of the examples of the present invention as depicted in Figures 7 and 8 and described above. The exploded view of the golf club 900 also emphasizes 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 702 having a first end 704 and a second end 706 along a first axis 708, wherein the handle member 106 is interposed Aperture 710 extends along a second axis 712 (axis 712 is shown in Figure 7). The handle member 106 can be permanently affixed to the shank joint 702 (eg, by a bonding agent or adhesive, by fusion techniques such as welding, brazing, or soldering), or the components 106 and 702 can be mutually Releasably connected. The method can further include inserting the second end 706 of the handle joint 702 into the bore 810 of a head joint 802, wherein the head joint 802 includes a first end 804 along a first axis 808 and a The second end 806, and wherein the perforation 810 has a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth 820, and is shaped as a key tooth 716 that can receive the second end 706 of the handle joint 702 in a plurality of different orientations. The method can further include inserting the head joint 802 into the neck region 904 of a club head 902. The neck region 904 can have an inner opening having a cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth 906 that are shaped to receive the second end 806 of the head joint 802 in a plurality of different orientations. Key teeth 818. Depending on the configuration selected, the insertion of the head joint 802 into the neck region 904 can be selected from a number of different orientations, for example, as discussed below with respect to Figures 10A-10D. Accordingly, other methods in accordance with the present invention can include removing the handle joint 702 from the head joint 802 and the second end 706 of the handle joint 702 in a different orientation (eg, at a different rotation) Positioned again in the bore 810 of the head joint 802; and/or remove the head joint 802 from the neck region 904 of the club head 902, and the head joint 802 is Different orientations (e.g., at a different rotational position) are reinserted into the neck region 904 of the club head 902.

例示杆頸區904可包括一內腔室或穿孔,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內。於一例示結構中,該杆頸區904是於高爾夫球杆頭部902的一部分藉由鑽孔或鑿孔方式所形成。如此,該杆頸區404的外周邊至少一部分包含與該高爾夫球杆頭部902相同的材質。進一步地,該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定的外形之頭部接頭802。該柄部構件106可以任何所欲方式固定於該球杆頭部902(透過該柄部接頭702及該頭部接頭802),包含此技藝中已知及使用的可鬆釋連接系統。如第9圖的分解圖中可見,該杆頸區904的外部可具有螺紋910。螺紋910可藉由越過該柄部接頭的第一端704的螺帽908與該杆頸區904的外表面上的螺紋910之螺接,用以固定整個連接總成。如另一實例,一螺栓可延伸通過設置於該球杆頭部內之一開口(例如於球杆頭部底部內),其銜接設置於該柄部構件106的底部內之一螺紋部、該柄部接頭202,及/或該頭部接頭302。The illustrated neck region 904 can include an internal chamber or perforation for receiving the head joint 802. The perforations 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 one exemplary configuration, the neck region 904 is formed by drilling or puncturing a portion of the golf club head 902. As such, at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the neck region 404 includes the same material as the golf club head 902. Further, the shape of the perforations may be defined by key teeth to engage the head joint 802 having a profile defined by the key teeth in a cohesive manner. The handle member 106 can be secured to the club head 902 (through the handle joint 702 and the head joint 802) in any desired manner, including a releasable attachment system as is known and used in the art. As can be seen in the exploded view of FIG. 9, the exterior of the neck region 904 can have threads 910. The thread 910 can be threaded with the thread 910 on the outer surface of the neck region 904 by a nut 908 that passes over the first end 704 of the shank joint to secure the entire joint assembly. As another example, a bolt can extend through an opening disposed in the club head (eg, in the bottom of the club head) that engages a threaded portion disposed in the bottom of the handle member 106, Handle joint 202, and/or head joint 302.

4. 調整該頭部接頭及該柄部接頭4. Adjust the head joint and the handle joint

由於該柄部接頭702內的穿孔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802內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902之旋轉將會改變該柄部構件106相對於該球杆頭部的擊球面之位置。此等偏離可為在0.25至4度的範圍中之角度,而於一些實例中,該偏離可為以0.5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702與頭部接頭802兩者可放置於相對於球杆頭部902之不同旋轉方位上。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一全側邊,第7-9圖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10A圖,柄部構件106是緊固地固持於柄部接頭702中。如第10A-10D圖所見,柄部接頭702具有以沿柄部接頭702的軸線708延伸之鍵齒所界定的外形。該柄部接頭702的外表面,與具有一內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10A-10D圖中,該柄部接頭702的外表面及該頭部接頭802的穿孔是相似形狀,使得該頭部接頭802的鍵齒以數個不同旋轉方位與該柄部接頭702的鍵齒相互納置及銜接,但以此方式亦可抑制旋轉及移動。Since the axis of the perforation 710 in the handle joint 702 can be offset from the axis of the outer surface of the handle joint 702, and since the axis of the perforation in the head joint 802 can be offset from the axis of its outer surface, the joints are relatively Rotation of the club head 902 will change the position of the shank member 106 relative to the ball striking face of the club head. Such deviations may be angles in the range of 0.25 to 4 degrees, and in some examples, the deviation may be an angle in the range of 0.5 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 handle joint 702 and the head joint 802 can be placed in different rotations relative to the club head 902. Orientation. With respect to the rotation of the structure depicted in Figures 5A-5B, where the rotation must be equal to at least one full side of the polygon, the alternative structure depicted in Figures 7-9 allows for more incremental incremental rotation. In particular, referring to FIG. 10A, the handle member 106 is securely retained in the handle joint 702. As seen in Figures 10A-10D, the shank joint 702 has an outer shape defined by the teeth extending along the axis 708 of the shank joint 702. 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 FIGS. 10A-10D, the outer surface of the handle joint 702 and the perforations of the head joint 802 are similarly shaped such that the key teeth of the head joint 802 are in a plurality of different rotational orientations with the handle joint 702. The key teeth are placed and connected to each other, but in this way, rotation and movement can also be suppressed.

第10A-10D圖的例示柄部接頭702可包含記號1002且該例示頭部接頭802可包含記號1004。柄部接頭702上的記號1002表示該柄部接頭702相對於該頭部接頭802,以及該球杆頭部902之旋轉位置。頭部接頭802上的記號1004表示該頭部接頭802與該球杆頭部902以及該柄部接頭702相關之旋轉位置。該等記號1002,1004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。由於該例示柄部接頭702及該頭部接頭802兩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一可鬆釋方式銜接及緊固配合。因此,以下所討論的是有關於當在遞增旋轉位置時該頭部接頭702及該柄部接頭802的位置。位置1是指當該等記號1002,1004是於第10A圖中在12點鐘位置,且後續位置是說明以順時鐘順序之遞增旋轉。於再進一步實施例中,若要的話,球杆頭部902亦可標記有記號。The illustrated handle joint 702 of Figures 10A-10D can include the indicia 1002 and the illustrated head joint 802 can include the indicia 1004. A symbol 1002 on the handle joint 702 indicates the rotational position of the handle joint 702 relative to the head joint 802 and the club head 902. A symbol 1004 on the head joint 802 indicates the rotational position of the head joint 802 associated with the club head 902 and the handle joint 702. An advantage of the markers 1002, 1004 is that the user can more accurately record the club head/handle orientation and/or can reliably return it after one or more components are rotated relative to the handle member 106. Go to a previous location. Since both the illustrated handle joint 702 and the head joint 802 are shaped as defined by the key teeth 716, 818 and 820, they can be engaged and fastened in a releasable manner in a plurality of rotational orientations. Accordingly, discussed below is related to the position of the head joint 702 and the handle joint 802 when in the incremental rotational position. Position 1 means that when the symbols 1002, 1004 are at the 12 o'clock position in Figure 10A, and the subsequent positions are illustrated as incremental rotations in a clockwise sequence. In still further embodiments, the club head 902 may also be marked with a mark if desired.

根據該柄部接頭702及/或該頭部接頭802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104,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。參見第10A圖,記號1002指示該柄部接頭702是在位置1,而記號1004指示該頭部接頭802亦是在位置1。如第10B圖所見,該柄部接頭702(以及該柄部106)已以順時鐘方向小幅旋轉,而該頭部接頭802留在位置1。Depending on how the handle joint 702 and/or the head joint 802 are positioned relative to the "face" of the club head 102, the strike characteristics of the club can be altered. This feature, along with the releasable connection system 104, allows the club analyst (or others) to freely and easily adjust various angles and/or positions of the handle member 106 relative to the club head 102 ( For example, various reclining angles, loft angles, and face angle combinations) while still using the same handle 106 and/or head 102, this helps the user to more easily determine the best club head/handle Departments are combined and configured to suit their needs. Referring to Figure 10A, the symbol 1002 indicates that the handle joint 702 is in position 1, and the symbol 1004 indicates that the head joint 802 is also in position 1. As seen in FIG. 10B, the handle joint 702 (and the handle 106) has been rotated slightly in a clockwise direction while the head joint 802 remains in position 1.

另一方面,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702留在位置1。於第10D圖中,該柄部接頭702及該頭部接頭802兩者已以順時鐘方向小幅旋轉,以將該柄部106及該球杆頭部102有效地相互旋轉。On the other hand, in Fig. 10C, the head joint 802 (and the club head 102) has been rotated slightly in a clockwise direction while the handle joint 702 remains at position 1. In FIG. 10D, both the handle joint 702 and the head joint 802 have been rotated slightly in a clockwise direction to effectively rotate the handle 106 and the club head 102 to each other.

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710,810的偏離軸線之角度有關之資訊可與該柄部接頭702及該頭部接頭802連結。該資訊可設置於該等接頭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10A-10D圖僅代表多個旋轉方位的其中四種構形,在此該柄部接頭702及該頭部接頭802可以可鬆釋方式銜接及緊固配合。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, information relating to the off-axis angle of the perforations 710, 810 can be coupled to the handle joint 702 and the head joint 802. The information may be provided to the connectors 702 and 802 and may be printed, engraved or otherwise marked on the connectors 702 and 802, separately or may be provided in other manners. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the 10A-10D diagrams represent only four configurations of a plurality of rotational orientations, where the handle joint 702 and the head joint 802 can be releasably engaged and fastened.

第11A及11B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內穿孔,該內穿孔具有以沿該頭部接頭1104的垂直軸線延伸之鍵齒所界定之橫剖面形狀。第11A圖所繪的柄部接頭1102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1104的內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1108,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剖面形狀之內穿孔。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的內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20邊形。11A and 11B are top views of a portion of a club head in accordance with still further embodiments of the present invention. 11A depicts a head joint 1104 having a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygonal outer shape and an inner perforation having a cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth extending along a vertical axis of the head joint 1104. The handle joint 1102 depicted in FIG. 11A has an outer cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth extending along the vertical axis of the handle joint 1102 and is shaped as a vertical key on the inner perforation of the head joint 1104. The teeth are placed and connected to it. Figure 11B shows a configuration similar to that of Figure 11A, but Figure 11B depicts a head joint 1108 having an outer cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth extending along the vertical axis of the head joint 1108 and having Perforation within the cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon. The handle joint 1106 depicted in FIG. 11B has an outer cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon and is shaped to engage and engage with a regular polygon of the inner perforation of the head joint 1108. The 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 from 3 to 20 sides.

F. 本發明的其他例示結構F. Other exemplary structures of the invention

在此所述之本發明的特點可進一步藉以下其他例示結構來界定。以下例示結構是參考上述及第1圖所繪之例示球杆結構來說明。The features of the invention described herein may be further defined by the following other illustrative structures. The following exemplified structure is explained with reference to the illustrated club structure as described above and in Fig. 1.

1. 例示具有底部進給頭部接頭之柄部接頭/頭部接頭總成1. Example of a shank joint/head joint assembly having a bottom feed head joint

第12A及12B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12B圖是第12A圖所繪該柄部接頭/頭部接頭總成之分解圖。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 showing an example of a handle joint 1202 and a head joint 1224 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12B is an exploded view of the handle joint/head joint assembly depicted in Figure 12A.

該例示柄部接頭1202是類似於上述例示柄部接頭702,其中該柄部接頭1202的外表面可以沿該柄部接頭1202的縱向軸線延伸之鍵齒1204(描繪於第12B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。The illustrated handle joint 1202 is similar to the illustrated handle joint 702, wherein the outer surface of the handle joint 1202 can extend along the longitudinal axis of the handle joint 1202 with key teeth 1204 (depicted in Figure 12B) in whole or in part. Defined. The handle joint 1202 can be made of one or more suitable materials described above and can include materials that are different than the materials included in other sections of the golf club. For example, the handle joint 1202 can be constructed of a lightweight metal, a metal alloy, or a polymeric material such as a rigid polymeric material.

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1210。根據第12A及12B圖所繪之例示結構,該第一端1206、該中間部1208及該第二端1210可分別顯現出遞減的直徑。該第一端1206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1220附接於一柄部構件106。該偏離軸線1220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。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 1210. According to the illustrated structure depicted in Figures 12A and 12B, the first end 1206, the intermediate portion 1208, and the second end 1210 can each exhibit a decreasing diameter. The first end 1206 can include a lip 1212 that can seat against a support region 1214 of the neck region 1216. The handle joint 1202 further includes a perforation 1218 configured to be attached to a handle member 106 along an offset axis 1220. The off-axis 1220 can be offset from the center journal axis 1222 by about 2 degrees, although the angle of departure can be any angle without departing from the invention, such as at least 0.25 degrees, at least 0.5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 2.5. Degree, at least 4 degrees, or even at least 8 degrees.

此外,該第二端1210可包含一固定結構(例如,於本例示結構中是一螺孔1211),其有助於將該柄部接頭1202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1218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中,可延伸至及開通至該內腔室1218。In addition, the second end 1210 can include a fixed structure (for example, a screw hole 1211 in the illustrated structure), which helps to securely attach the handle joint 1202 to a club head body, as described in detail below. Description. In the illustrated structure, as shown in FIG. 12A, the through hole 1218 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.

根據第12A及12B圖所示之例示結構,該穿孔1218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106相對於該柄部接頭1202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202,柄部接頭1202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1202於該柄部構件106中旋轉。於其他結構中,該柄部接頭1202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結構。熟習此項技藝者將輕易瞭解柄部接頭1202與柄部構件106的結合可使用多種不同的方式。According to the illustrated construction shown in Figures 12A and 12B, the perforations 1218 can have a circular cross-sectional shape, such as a circular handle that can accommodate 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 106 relative to the handle joint 1202. For example, the shape of the perforation 1218 itself may be defined by key teeth that are shaped to engage and engage one of the shank members having a portion of the outer portion of the key. As described above, corresponding to the handle joint 202, the handle joint 1202 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 1202 from being in the handle The member 106 rotates. In other constructions, the handle joint 1202 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 connection) By means of a friction fit or the like, in particular an exemplary structure having a circular cross section of the perforation 1218 and the handle member 106. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the combination of the handle joint 1202 and the handle member 106 can be used in a number of different ways.

其他相對於柄部106納置於柄部接頭1202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,該柄部接頭1202及/或該柄部構件106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、凹槽或脊部內之延伸結構(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、凹槽或脊部內之物性(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一可鬆釋的旋轉抑制連接。因此,於一些例示結構中,該柄部接頭1202對一柄部構件106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,該柄部接頭1202可一體成型或是永久性固定於該柄部構件106。Other rotation inhibiting structures and configurations that are placed in the handle joint 1202 relative to the handle 106 can also be used without departing from the invention. For example, one or both of the handle joint 1202 and/or the handle member 106 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. Thus, in some exemplary configurations, the attachment of the handle joint 1202 to a handle member 106 can be releasable to allow for easy and rapid transition of the handle. In other constructions, the handle joint 1202 can be integrally formed or permanently affixed to the handle member 106.

如第12A及12B圖所示,該柄部接頭1202的外表面可具有完全或部分以沿該柄部接頭的軸線1220延伸之鍵齒1204所界定之橫剖面形狀。該等鍵齒1204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1224內部內之鍵齒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1202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12B圖所繪之例示結構,該等鍵齒1204可沿該柄部接頭1202的第二端1210延伸。因此,該柄部接頭1202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)內,及抑制該柄部接頭1202相對於該頭部接頭1224旋轉之尺寸與形狀。As shown in Figures 12A and 12B, the outer surface of the handle joint 1202 can have a cross-sectional shape that is fully or partially defined by the key teeth 1204 extending along the axis 1220 of the handle joint. The key teeth 1204 can form a ridge along the surface that is sized to engage and engage a key tooth of the other surface, such as the key 1232 in the interior of the head joint 1224, in a fixed position. The fingers 1204 can be formed from ridges on the surface of the material comprising the shank joint 1202 and can be processed according to a variety of different known techniques, such as by extrusion, molding, casting, or any other skill familiar to the art. Mechanical technology known. According to the illustrated construction depicted in FIG. 12B, the key teeth 1204 can extend along the second end 1210 of the handle joint 1202. Accordingly, the cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the handle joint 1202 can be configured to fit to the neck region 1216 (shown in FIG. 12B) and the head joint 1224 (plugged into the bottom of the club head 1200, Illustrated in the following), and suppressing the size and shape of the handle joint 1202 relative to the head joint 1224.

根據在此所述本發明的特點,該內腔室1242底部中之該等鍵齒1241及該等鍵齒1230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1204(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1216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,該等鍵齒1204可延伸為該柄部接頭1202的外表面之總縱長的10-100%,且於一些例示結構中,該等鍵齒可延伸總縱長的15-80%,或甚至總縱長的20-60%。包含該等鍵齒1204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1212延伸向該第二端1210等。該等鍵齒1204亦可僅繞該柄部接頭1202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716的條部所界定,該等條部是沿該縱長或沿該柄部接頭1202的軸線1220延伸。此外,該等鍵齒區1204,1241,1230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20邊而不脫離本發明。According to the features of the invention described herein, the key teeth 1241 in the bottom of the inner chamber 1242 and the key teeth 1230 and 1232 (which will be further described below) may be formed by staggered ridges and grooves. It is triangular, circular, square or generally trapezoidal. The fingers 1204 (or polygonal cross-sectional areas) may extend along any length of the outer surface of the handle joint 1202 (or the perforation of the head joint 1224 or the neck region 1216) without departing from the present invention. For example, the keys 1204 can extend 10-100% of the total length of the outer surface of the handle joint 1202, and in some exemplary configurations, the keys can extend the total length of 15-80 %, or even 20-60% of the total length. The portion including the outer surface of the key 1204 can also be located at any desired position along the length without departing from the invention, such as extending upwardly from the second end 1210, extending from the lip region 1212 to the second End 1210 and so on. The fingers 1204 can also extend only around the outer surface portion of the handle joint 1202. For example, the outer surface of the handle joint 1202 can be defined by strips that are equally spaced around the outer surface of the key teeth 716 that extend along the length or along the axis 1220 of the handle joint 1202. . Moreover, the key regions 1204, 1241, 1230, and 1232 can be replaced with any cross-sectional shape having a regular polygon from any of the 3 to 20 sides without departing from the invention.

於一些例示結構中,該柄部接頭1202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一端1206,橫過該中間部1208,且橫過該第二端1210稍為減少。此特徵可助於使該柄部接頭1202輕易地配合於且滑出於該頭部接頭1224,及/或避免在製造程序中需要維持極嚴格的公差度。In some exemplary configurations, the outer surface of the handle joint 1202, the handle member 106, and/or the head joint 1224 may have a tapered shape in the axial direction at a position other than the circular cross section. The member has a diameter from the first end 1206 that traverses the intermediate portion 1208 and is slightly reduced across the second end 1210. This feature can help the handle joint 1202 to be easily fitted to and slid out of the head joint 1224, and/or to avoid the need to maintain extremely tight tolerances in the manufacturing process.

根據第12A及12B圖所繪本發明的其他實施例,例示連接件可進一步包含一頭部接頭1224。該頭部接頭1224可以上述一或多種適當材質製成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。例如,該頭部接頭1224可以重量輕的金屬、金屬合金,或聚合材料(例如剛性聚合材料)所構成。參見第12A及12B圖,該例示頭部接頭1224具有一第一端1226及一第二端1228。如所見,該第一端1226是沿與該第二端1228相同軸線(如第12A圖之軸線1220)。該頭部接頭1224進一步包括一沿一第二軸線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1202依次納置柄部構件106)。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該第二端1228(軸線1220),而納置該柄部接頭1202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1220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。According to other embodiments of the invention depicted in Figures 12A and 12B, the illustrated connector may further include a head joint 1224. The head joint 1224 can be made of one or more suitable materials described above and can include a different material than the material of the other segments that comprise the golf club. For example, the head joint 1224 can be constructed of a lightweight metal, a metal alloy, or a polymeric material such as a rigid polymeric material. Referring to Figures 12A and 12B, the illustrated head joint 1224 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 1220 of Figure 12A). The head joint 1224 further includes a perforation 1231 along a second axis 1234 that is configured to receive the shank joint 1202 on the second axis 1234 (the shank joint 1202 sequentially receives the shank member 106) ). Thus, 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), and the perforations 1231 of the shank joint 1202 can be placed in different axial directions. The direction (axis 1234) extends. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from reviewing this disclosure 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 1220 and the second axis 1234 can be any angle without departing from the invention, such as at least 0.25 degrees, at least 0.5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 2.5 degrees, at least 4 Degree, or even at least 8 degrees.

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1202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的橫剖面形狀可構形成具有適以抑制該柄部接頭1202相對於該頭部接頭1224旋轉之尺寸與形狀。根據第12A圖之橫剖圖,該穿孔1231僅一部分與該柄部接頭1202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。The through hole 1231 of the head joint 1224 can also have a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth 1232 extending longitudinally in the through hole 1231. The key teeth 1232 are shaped to fit and engage the outer portion of the handle joint 1202. The key teeth 1204 are in a fixed position. The fingers 1232 can be formed from ridges on the surface of the material comprising the head joint 1224 and can be processed according to a variety of different known techniques, such as by extrusion, molding, casting, or any other skill familiar to the art. Mechanical technology known. Thus, the cross-sectional shape of the perforation 1231 can be configured to have a size and shape suitable to inhibit rotation of the handle joint 1202 relative to the head joint 1224. According to the cross-sectional view of Fig. 12A, only a portion of the perforation 1231 is engaged or mated with the shank joint 1202. 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.

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底部內之內腔室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是適以插置於該內腔室1242內,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內該柄部接頭1202的第二端1210並與之銜接。該內腔室1242可以插接面1236所界定,如第12A圖所示。根據第12A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1230所界定,其可構形成以旋轉抑制方式被該內腔室1242底部內的鍵齒1241納置並與之銜接。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 inner chamber 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. 12A, the head joint 1224 further includes a flange 1244 that seats against the mating face 1236. The outer surface of the head joint 1224 can also be defined by key teeth 1230 that can be configured to be received and engaged by the key teeth 1241 in the bottom of the inner chamber 1242 in a rotationally inhibited manner.

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杆頸區之內腔室1242內。The shank joint 1202/head joint 1224 assembly can be secured to the club head with 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 neck region by conventional techniques.

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、凹槽或脊部內之延伸結構(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、凹槽或脊部內之物性(及選擇性靜態的)固定結構亦可在未脫離本發明內使用作為一可鬆釋的旋轉抑制連接。Other rotation suppression structures and configurations may 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.

如第12A圖所示,該柄部接頭1202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1202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1200,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)。As shown in FIG. 12A, the handle joint 1202 can be configured to only partially fit into the head joint 1224. In other constructions, the handle joint 1202 can extend more or less than the axial length of the head joint 1224. In a further exemplary configuration in accordance with the present invention, the head joint 1224 can be integrally formed or permanently affixed to a club head 1200, such as can be placed or integrally formed as part of the neck region 1236. In such a configuration, 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 in an "off-axis" manner).

第12B圖的柄部接頭1202/頭部接頭1224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106是附接於該柄部接頭1202,其中該柄部構件106是插置於沿一第二軸線1220延伸之一穿孔1218中。該方法可進一步包括將該柄部接頭1202的第二端1210插置於一頭部接頭1224的一穿孔1231中,其中該穿孔1231具有以鍵齒1232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內。該杆頸部1216的底部或該內腔室1242的底部可具有內開口,其橫剖面形狀是以鍵齒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底部上之杆頸區內之插置可自數個不同方位中選擇,例如,如第12B圖的1236之記號1-8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1202自該頭部接頭1224移除,且將該柄部接頭1202的第二端1210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1224的穿孔1231內;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以一不同方位再插置於該球杆頭部1200的杆頸區12365之底部內。The exploded view of the shank joint 1202/head joint 1224 assembly of Fig. 12B further emphasizes one of several methods that may be used to construct a golf club in accordance with certain aspects of the present invention. According to the illustrated method, the handle member 106 is attached to the handle joint 1202, wherein the handle member 106 is inserted into one of the perforations 1218 that extend along a second axis 1220. The method can further include inserting the second end 1210 of the handle joint 1202 into a perforation 1231 of a head joint 1224, wherein the perforation 1231 has a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth 1232, and the shape is The key teeth 1204 of the second end 1210 of the handle joint 1202 can be received in a plurality 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, symbol 12 of 1236 as shown in Figure 12B. 8 marked. Accordingly, other methods in accordance with the present invention can include removing the handle joint 1202 from the head joint 1224 and the second end 1210 of the handle joint 1202 in a different orientation (eg, at a different rotation) Positioned again in the perforation 1231 of the head joint 1224; and/or remove the head joint 1224 from the bottom of the neck region and reinsert the head joint 1224 in a different orientation The club head 1200 is within the bottom of the neck region 12365.

一旦插置時,藉將該鎖固系統1238通過該內腔室1242插入於該球杆頭部1200底部內且藉將該鎖固系統1238與設置於該柄部接頭1202中的鎖固結構1211銜接,該柄部接頭1202與該頭部接頭1224可與該球杆頭部1200鎖固。若要的話,該頭部接頭1224交會該球杆頭部1200之位置(例如於安裝脊部1243及/或該杆頸開口)及/或該鎖固系統1238交會該球杆頭部1200之位置可包含一彈性材料(諸如墊片、軸襯、O形環、彈性墊圈或覆層等),以提供噪音及/或震動減少作用等。此例示連接系統是可輕易鬆釋,例如藉旋開該螺桿構件1238。若要的話,該螺桿1238及該內腔室1242可架構為當該螺桿1238自該柄部接頭1202鬆釋時可防止該螺桿1238完全脫出該內腔室1242(例如藉於該螺桿1238的自由端上設置一擴大環)。該螺桿1238可包含一頭部,其具有用以銜接一螺絲起子、一L形扳手起子(allen wrench),或其他工具之結構。Once inserted, the locking system 1238 is inserted into the bottom of the club head 1200 through the inner chamber 1242 and by the locking system 1238 and the locking structure 1211 disposed in the handle joint 1202. In connection, the handle joint 1202 and the head joint 1224 can be locked with the club head 1200. If desired, the head joint 1224 will meet the position of the club head 1200 (eg, the mounting ridge 1243 and/or the neck opening) and/or the locking system 1238 will meet the club head 1200. An elastic material (such as a gasket, bushing, O-ring, elastomeric gasket or coating, etc.) may be included to provide noise and/or vibration reduction effects and the like. This exemplary connection system is easily released, such as by unscrewing the screw member 1238. If desired, the screw 1238 and the inner chamber 1242 can be configured to prevent the screw 1238 from completely coming out of the inner chamber 1242 when the screw 1238 is released from the handle joint 1202 (eg, by the screw 1238) An expansion ring is provided on the free end). The screw 1238 can include a head having a structure for engaging a screwdriver, an LLEN wrench, or other tool.

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1224的穿孔1231之軸線可與其外表面之軸線偏離,因此這些接頭相對於該球杆頭部1200之旋轉將會改變該柄部構件106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104,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。Since the axis of the perforation 1218 of the shank joint 1202 is offset from the axis of the outer surface of the shank joint 1202, and since the axis of the perforation 1231 of the head joint 1224 is offset from the axis of its outer surface, the joints are relative to the Rotation of the club head 1200 will change the position of the shank member 106 relative to the ball striking face of the club head. As detailed above with respect to the previously illustrated structure, this feature, along with the releasable connection system 104, allows the club analyst (or others) to freely and easily adjust the handle member 106 relative to the club head. Various angles and/or positions of the portion 102 (eg, various lying angles, loft angles, and face angle combinations) while still using the same handle 106 and/or head 102, which facilitates the user's ease The optimum club head/handle combination and configuration is determined to suit its needs.

2. 其他例示柄部接頭/頭部接頭總成2. Other illustrated handle joints / head joint assemblies

第13A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。Figures 13A and 13B show an adjustable handle joint/head joint assembly in accordance with another exemplary construction of the present invention. The handle joint/head joint assembly depicted in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 13A and the exploded view of FIG. 13B is similar to the illustration depicted in FIGS. 7-9 and 12A-12B. structure. Therefore, the discussion herein will refer to the illustrated structures of Figures 7-9 and 12A-12B.

該例示柄部接頭1302是類似於上述例示柄部接頭702及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1304來界定(如第13B圖所繪)。該柄部接頭1302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質。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。The illustrated handle joint 1302 is similar to the illustrated handle joints 702 and 1202 described above, wherein the outer surface of the handle joint 1302 can be fully or partially defined by key teeth 1304 extending along the longitudinal axis of the handle joint 1302 (eg, Figure 13B)). The handle joint 1302 can be made of one or more suitable materials as described above, and can comprise a different material than the material included in other sections of the golf club. For example, the handle joint 1302 can be constructed of a lightweight metal, a metal alloy, or a polymeric material such as a rigid polymeric material.

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1306至該第二端1310漸減。如第13B圖所示,該第一端1306可包含一向外凸出區1312,其適以座靠於一頭部接頭1324之一第一端1326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1320附接於一柄部構件106。該偏離軸線1320可與一中心杆頸軸線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。The shank joint 1302 is generally cylindrical and has a first end 1306 and a second end 1310 along the same axis. According to the illustrated construction depicted in Figures 13A-13B, the diameter of the handle joint 1302 can taper from the first end 1306 to the second end 1310. As shown in FIG. 13B, the first end 1306 can include an outwardly projecting region 1312 that seats against and mates with a first end 1326 of a head joint 1324. The handle joint 1302 further includes a perforation 1318 configured to be attached to a handle member 106 along an offset axis 1320. The off-axis 1320 can be offset from the center neck axis 1322 by about 2 degrees, although the angle of departure can be any angle without departing from the invention, for example, at least 0.25 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.

根據第13A及13B圖所示的例示結構,該穿孔1318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1202,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1302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106的結合可使用多種不同的方式。According to the illustrated construction shown in Figures 13A and 13B, the perforations 1318 can have a circular cross-sectional shape to, for example, accommodate a conventionally shaped circular shank. The handle joint 1302 can be configured in a plurality of manners relative to the handle joint 202 and the shank joint 1202 as described above such that the perforations 1318 can engage or mate with the shank member 106 such that the fit prevents the shank joint 1302 rotates in the handle member 106. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the combination of the handle joint 1302 and the handle member 106 can be used in a number of different ways.

如第13A及13B圖所示,該柄部接頭1302的外表面可具有完全或部分以沿該柄部接頭的軸線1320延伸之鍵齒1304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1324內部內之鍵齒配合及銜接於一固定位置上。相對於第13A及13B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1304可沿該柄部接頭1302的第二端1310延伸。因此,該柄部接頭1302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1324內,及抑制該柄部接頭1302相對於該頭部接頭1324旋轉之尺寸與形狀。該等鍵齒1304(或者是多邊形橫剖面積)可沿該柄部接頭1302(或該頭部接頭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圖的例示結構所討論者。此外,該等區1304、1330及1332可改為具有正多邊形的橫剖面形狀,具有3至20個側邊,而不脫離本發明。As shown in Figures 13A and 13B, the outer surface of the handle joint 1302 can have a cross-sectional shape that is defined, in whole or in part, by a key 1304 extending along the axis 1320 of the handle joint. The fingers can form a ridge along the surface that is sized to engage and engage a key in the interior of the head joint 1324, for example, in a fixed position. The keys may be of a size, shape and processing as previously described with respect to Figures 13A and 13B. According to the illustrated construction depicted in FIG. 13B, the fingers 1304 can extend along the second end 1310 of the handle joint 1302. Accordingly, the cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shank joint 1302 is configured to fit within the head joint 1324 and to inhibit the size and shape of the shank joint 1302 from rotating relative to the head joint 1324. The fingers 1304 (or polygonal cross-sectional areas) may extend along any length of the outer surface of the handle joint 1302 (or the head joint 1324 or the perforations of the neck region 1316) without detachment The present invention is as previously discussed with respect to the exemplary structures of Figures 7-9 and 12A-12B. Moreover, the zones 1304, 1330, and 1332 can instead have a cross-sectional shape having a regular polygon with from 3 to 20 sides without departing from the invention.

於一些例示結構中,該柄部接頭1302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1302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。In some exemplary configurations, the outer surface of the shank joint 1302, the shank member 106, and/or the head joint 1324 can be tapered in the axial direction at a location other than a circular cross-section. The diameter of the member decreases from the first end to the second end. This feature can help the handle joint 1302 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.

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1324可以重量輕的金屬、金屬合金,或聚合材料(例如剛性聚合材料)所構成。參見第13A及13B圖,該例示頭部接頭1324具有一第一端1326及一第二端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1320所示)。該頭部接頭1324進一步包括一沿一第二軸線1334之穿孔1331,其構形成可納置在該第二軸線1334上之該柄部接頭1302(該柄部接頭1302依次納置柄部構件106)。因此,該頭部接頭1324的外部可自該第一端1326以一軸向方向延伸至該第二端1328(軸線1320),而納置該柄部接頭1302之該穿孔1331以不同的軸向方向(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1320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。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 comprise a different material than the material of the other segments comprising the golf club, as previously discussed. For example, the head joint 1324 can be constructed of a lightweight metal, a metal alloy, or a polymeric material such as a rigid polymeric material. Referring to Figures 13A and 13B, the illustrated head joint 1324 has a first end 1326 and a second end 1328. As can be seen, the first end 1326 is along the same axis as the second end 1328 (shown as axis 1320 of Figure 13A). The head joint 1324 further includes a perforation 1331 along a second axis 1334 that is configured to receive the handle joint 1302 on the second axis 1334 (the handle joint 1302 in turn receives the handle member 106) ). Thus, 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 shank joint 1302 can be placed in different axial directions. The 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 1320 and the second axis 1334 can be any angle without departing from the invention, such as at least 0.25 degrees, at least 0.5 degrees, at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, at least 2.5 degrees, at least 4 Degree, or even at least 8 degrees.

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1302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1302相對於該頭部接頭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內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1324一部分長度中之尺寸。The through-hole 1331 of the head joint 1324 has a cross-sectional shape that can be at least partially defined by a key tooth 1332 extending longitudinally in the through-hole 1331. The key teeth 1332 are shaped to engage and engage the handle joint 1302. The outer key 1304 is in a fixed position. The keys 1332 can also have the dimensions, shape and processing 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 handle joint 1302 relative to the head joint 1324. 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 such that the handle joint can be placed in only a portion of the length of the head joint 1324.

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軸線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1302/頭部接頭1324總成可藉墊片1340及螺桿1338自該球杆頭部1300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13A及13B圖的元件。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, the club head being provided with an opening along the axis 1342. The head joint 1324 is placed in the middle. As seen in FIG. 13A, the space 1342 can be defined by the mating face 1336. According to the illustrated construction shown in Fig. 13A, the shank joint 1302/head joint 1324 assembly can be secured to the club head from the bottom of the club head 1300 by means of a gasket 1340 and a screw 1338. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that there are many different ways to lock the components of Figures 13A and 13B.

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1300一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)。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. portion. In such configurations, 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 in an "off-axis" manner).

第13B圖的柄部接頭1302/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106是附接於該柄部接頭1302,其中該柄部構件106是插置於沿一第二軸線1320延伸之一穿孔1318中。該方法可進一步包括將該柄部接頭1302的第二端1310插置於一頭部接頭1324的一穿孔1331中,其中該穿孔1331具有以鍵齒1332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1310之鍵齒1304。該方法可進一步包括將該頭部接頭1324插置於一球杆頭部1300的杆頸區1316內。該杆頸區1316可具有一內開口,其橫剖面形狀是以鍵齒所界定,該等鍵齒的形狀是可以數個不同方位納置該頭部接頭1324的第二端1328之鍵齒1330。根據在此所述之特點,該頭部接頭1324可以數個不同方位插置於該杆頸區1316內,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1302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內。The exploded view of the shank joint 1302/head joint 1324 assembly of Figure 13B further emphasizes one of several methods that may be used to construct a golf club in accordance with certain aspects of the present invention. According to the illustrated method, the handle member 106 is attached to the handle joint 1302, wherein the handle member 106 is inserted into one of the perforations 1318 that extend along a second axis 1320. The method can further include inserting the second end 1310 of the handle joint 1302 into a perforation 1331 of a head joint 1324, wherein the perforation 1331 has a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth 1332, and the shape is The key teeth 1304 of the second end 1310 of the handle joint 1302 can be received in a plurality of different orientations. The method can further include inserting the head joint 1324 into the neck region 1316 of a club head 1300. The neck region 1316 can have an inner opening, the cross-sectional shape of which is defined by the key teeth, and the shape of the key teeth is a key tooth 1330 of the second end 1328 of the head joint 1324 that can be placed in a plurality of different orientations. . According to the features described herein, the head joint 1324 can be inserted into the neck region 1316 in a number of different orientations, for example, by rotating the head joint 1324 clockwise or counterclockwise. Accordingly, other methods in accordance with the present invention can include removing the handle joint 1302 from the head joint 1324 and the second end 1310 of the handle joint 1302 in a different orientation (eg, at a different rotational position) Then inserted into the perforation 1331 of the head joint 1324.

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1300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。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104,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。Since the axis of the perforation 1318 of the shank joint 1302 is offset from the axis of the outer surface of the shank joint 1302, and because the axis of the perforation 1331 of the head joint 1324 is offset from the axis of its outer surface, either of these joints Rotation relative to the club head 1300 will change the position of the shank member 106 relative to the ball striking face of the club head. As detailed above with respect to the previously illustrated structure, this feature, along with the releasable connection system 104, allows the club analyst (or others) to freely and easily adjust the handle member 106 relative to the club head. Various angles and/or positions of the portion 102 (eg, various lying angles, loft angles, and face angle combinations) while still using the same handle 106 and/or head 102, which facilitates the user's ease The optimum club head/handle combination and configuration is determined to suit its needs.

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12A-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20個側邊之多邊形。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 apparent 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 a polygonal shape of 3 to 20 sides.

結論in conclusion

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。Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the particular 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 illustrated in the appended claims.

100...高爾夫球杆100. . . Golf clubs

102...球杆頭部102. . . Club head

104...球杆頭部/柄部連接系統104. . . Club head/handle connection system

106...柄部構件106. . . Handle member

108...握持構件108. . . Grip member

202...柄部接頭202. . . Shank joint

204...第一端204. . . First end

206...第二端206. . . Second end

208...第一軸線208. . . First axis

210...穿孔210. . . perforation

212...第二軸線212. . . Second axis

302...頭部接頭302. . . Head connector

304...第一端304. . . First end

306...第二端306. . . Second end

310...穿孔310. . . perforation

312...第二軸線312. . . Second axis

400...高爾夫球杆400. . . Golf clubs

402...球杆頭部402. . . Club head

404...杆頸404. . . Rod neck

502,504...記號502,504. . . mark

702...柄部接頭702. . . Shank joint

704...第一端704. . . First end

706...第二端706. . . Second end

708...垂直軸線708. . . Vertical axis

710...穿孔710. . . perforation

712...第二軸線712. . . Second axis

714...凸緣714. . . Flange

716...鍵齒716. . . Key tooth

802...頭部接頭802. . . Head connector

804...第一端804. . . First end

806...第二端806. . . Second end

810...穿孔810. . . perforation

812...第二軸線812. . . Second axis

816...開口816. . . Opening

818...鍵齒818. . . Key tooth

820...鍵齒820. . . Key tooth

900...高爾夫球杆900. . . Golf clubs

902...球杆頭部902. . . Club head

904...杆頸區904. . . Neck area

906...鍵齒906. . . Key tooth

908...螺帽908. . . Nut

910...螺紋910. . . Thread

1002,1004...記號1002,1004. . . mark

1102,1106...柄部接頭1102, 1106. . . Shank joint

1104,1108...頭部接頭1104, 1108. . . Head connector

1200...球杆頭部1200. . . Club head

1202...柄部接頭1202. . . Shank joint

1204...鍵齒1204. . . Key tooth

1206...第一端1206. . . First end

1208...中間部1208. . . Middle part

1210...第二端1210. . . Second end

1211...螺孔1211. . . Screw hole

1212...唇緣1212. . . Lip

1214...支承區1214. . . Support zone

1216...杆頸區1216. . . Neck area

1218...穿孔1218. . . perforation

1220...偏離(第一)軸線1220. . . Deviation (first) axis

1222...中心杆頸軸線1222. . . Center rod axis

1224...頭部接頭1224. . . Head connector

1226...第一端1226. . . First end

1228...第二端1228. . . Second end

1230,1232...鍵齒1230,1232. . . Key tooth

1231...穿孔1231. . . perforation

1234...第二軸線1234. . . Second axis

1236...插接面1236. . . Plug surface

1238...螺桿1238. . . Screw

1240...墊片1240. . . Gasket

1241...鍵齒1241. . . Key tooth

1242...內腔室1242. . . Inner chamber

1243...安裝脊部1243. . . Mounting ridge

1244...凸緣1244. . . Flange

1300...球杆頭部1300. . . Club head

1302...柄部接頭1302. . . Shank joint

1304...鍵齒1304. . . Key tooth

1306...第一端1306. . . First end

1310...第二端1310. . . Second end

1312...向外凸出區1312. . . Outward convex area

1316...杆頸區1316. . . Neck area

1318...穿孔1318. . . perforation

1320...偏離軸線1320. . . Off-axis

1322...中心杆頸軸線1322. . . Center rod axis

1324...頭部接頭1324. . . Head connector

1326...第一端1326. . . First end

1328...第二端1328. . . Second end

1330...鍵齒1330. . . Key tooth

1331...穿孔1331. . . perforation

1332...鍵齒1332. . . Key tooth

1334...第二軸線1334. . . Second axis

1336...插接面1336. . . Plug surface

1338...螺桿1338. . . Screw

1340...墊片1340. . . Gasket

1342...空間1342. . . space

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;1 is a front view showing an exemplary golf club according to an embodiment of the present invention;

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;2 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a handle joint in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention;

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;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;

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;4 is an exploded view of an example of a golf club having a shank joint and a head joint in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

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;5A and 5B are views showing the rotation of the handle joint example with respect to the club head according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figs. 5C and 5D are diagrams showing an example of the handle joint according to an example of the head joint according to an embodiment of the present invention. Rotation of the club head;

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;Figure 6 is a diagram showing an exemplary information sheet including adjustments to the handle joint relative to the club head in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

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;Figure 7 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing an example of a handle joint according to another structural example of the present invention;

第8圖是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;Figure 8 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing an example of a head joint for engaging a handle joint according to another structural example of the present invention;

第9圖是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;Figure 9 is 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;

第10A及10B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10C及10D圖是顯示根據本發明另一實施例的例示柄部接頭與例示頭部接頭相對於球杆頭部之旋轉;10A and 10B are diagrams showing rotation of a handle joint example with respect to a club head according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 10C and 10D are diagrams showing an exemplary handle joint and an exemplary head according to another embodiment of the present invention. The rotation of the joint relative to the club head;

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;11A and 11B are views showing an example of a handle joint example and a head joint example according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

第12A圖是顯示根據本發明另一結構實例的柄部接頭/頭部接頭總成之橫剖透視圖;Figure 12A is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a handle joint/head joint assembly according to another structural example of the present invention;

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;Figure 12B 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 Figure 12A;

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Figure 13A is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a handle joint/head joint assembly according to still another example of the present invention; and

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高爾夫球杆例子之分解圖。Fig. 13B is an exploded view of an example of a golf club having a shank joint and a head joint according to a structural example as shown in Fig. 13A.

106...柄部構件106. . . Handle member

202...柄部接頭202. . . Shank joint

204...第一端204. . . First end

206...第二端206. . . Second end

302...頭部接頭302. . . Head connector

400...高爾夫球杆400. . . Golf clubs

402...球杆頭部402. . . Club head

404...杆頸404. . . Rod neck

Claims (15)

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軸線之穿孔,其中該柄部的一端於該第二軸線上延伸於該柄部接頭內,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。 A golf club comprising: a handle; a handle joint engaged with the handle, the handle joint having a first end and a second end along a first axis, the handle joint further comprising a perforation along a second axis, wherein one end of the handle extends in 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 cross section a head joint having a first end and a second end along a first axis, the head joint further comprising a perforation having a non-circular cross-sectional shape along a second axis, The shape is a portion that can be disposed in a non-rotating manner and in a plurality of different orientations to engage and engage the outer surface of the handle joint having a non-circular cross-sectional shape; and a golf club head having a neck region, the shape The neck region engages an outer surface of the head joint. 如申請專利範圍第1項之高爾夫球杆,其中該柄部接頭的該外表面之該非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該第一軸線之鍵齒所界定,且該頭部接頭的該穿孔之該非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該頭部接頭的該第二軸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。 The golf club of claim 1, wherein the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the shank joint is defined by a key 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 key teeth on the outer surface of the shank joint. 如申請專利範圍第1項之高爾夫球杆,其中該球杆頭部的該杆頸區的一內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,其可以一不旋轉方式及以數個不同 方位被納置於該杆頸區中的該非圓形橫剖面形狀中並與之銜接,其中任擇地,該頭部接頭的該外表面之該非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該第一軸線之鍵齒所界定,且該杆頸區的該內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該外表面上之該等鍵齒並與之銜接。 A golf club according to 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 an outer surface of the head joint At least a portion of the shape has a non-circular cross-sectional shape that can be rotated in a different manner Positioning is engaged in and engaged with the non-circular cross-sectional shape in the neck region, wherein optionally the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the outer surface of the head joint is along the first axis a non-circular cross-sectional shape of the inner chamber of the neck region is defined by a key tooth that is guided to receive the outer surface of the head joint Wait for the keys and connect them. 如申請專利範圍第1項之高爾夫球杆,其中(1)該柄部接頭之該第二軸線是與該柄部接頭之該第一軸線偏離約1度;及/或(2)該頭部接頭之該第二軸線是與該柄部接頭之該第一軸線偏離約2度。 A golf club according to claim 1, wherein (1) the second axis of the shank joint is offset from the first axis of the shank joint by about 1 degree; and/or (2) the head The second axis of the joint is offset from the first axis of the shank joint by about 2 degrees. 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軸線所界定於該柄部接頭內之一穿孔中,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該非圓形橫剖面形狀之部分。 A method of assembling a golf club, comprising: attaching a handle member to a handle joint having a first end and a second end along a first axis, wherein the handle member is Inserting 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 inserting the shank joint Positioned in a perforation of a head joint, wherein the head joint includes a first end and a second end along a first axis, and wherein the perforation has a non-circular cross section along a second axis A shape having a shape that is non-rotatable and that is disposed in a plurality of different orientations and that engages the outer surface of the shank joint having the non-circular cross-sectional shape. 如申請專利範圍第5項之方法,其中該柄部接頭的該外表 面之該非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該第一軸線之鍵齒所界定,且該頭部接頭的該穿孔之該非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該頭部接頭的該第二軸線之鍵齒所界定且被導向以納置該柄部接頭的該外表面上之該等鍵齒並與之銜接。 The method of claim 5, wherein the appearance of the handle joint The non-circular cross-sectional shape of the face is defined by the key teeth along the first axis, and the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the perforation of the head joint is a key along the second axis of the head joint The teeth are defined and directed to receive and engage the teeth on the outer surface of the shank joint. 如申請專利範圍第5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內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該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內,使得該頭部接頭的該外表面之該等鍵齒是以一不旋轉方式銜接該杆頸區的該內腔室內之該等鍵齒。 The method of claim 5, 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 one of the balls At least a portion of an inner chamber of a neck region of the head portion has a non-circular cross-sectional shape defined by key teeth that are guided to receive the outer portion of the head joint The keys are coupled to and coupled to the surface, 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 The key teeth engage the key teeth in the inner chamber of the neck region in a non-rotating manner. 如申請專利範圍第5項之方法,其中該頭部接頭是一體地形成為一球杆頭部的一杆頸區之部分,其中任擇地,該柄部接頭的該外表面之該非圓形橫剖面形狀是以沿該第一軸線之鍵齒所界定,且該球杆頭部的該杆頸區具有以鍵齒所界定之一非圓形橫剖面形狀,該等鍵齒被導向以納置該柄部接頭的該外表面上之該等鍵齒並與之銜接。 The method of claim 5, wherein the head joint is part of a neck region integrally formed as a club head, wherein optionally the non-circular cross of the outer surface of the shank joint The cross-sectional shape is defined by the key teeth along the first axis, and the neck region of the club head has a non-circular cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth, and the keys are guided to be disposed The key teeth on the outer surface of the handle joint engage and engage therewith. 如申請專利範圍第5項之方法,進一步包括:將該柄部接頭自該頭部接頭移除,且將該柄部接頭的該第二端以一不同方位重新插置於該頭部接頭的該穿 孔內。 The method of claim 5, 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 Wear it Inside the hole. 如申請專利範圍第7項之方法,進一步包括:將該頭部接頭自該球杆頭部的該杆頸區移除,且將該頭部接頭以一不同方位重新插置於該球杆頭部的該杆頸區內。 The method of claim 7, further comprising: removing the head joint from the neck region of the club head, and reinserting the head joint in the club head in a different orientation The neck area of the part. 如申請專利範圍第7項之方法,其中(1)該柄部接頭的第二軸線是與該柄部接頭之第一軸線偏離約1度;及/或(2)該頭部接頭之該第二軸線是與該柄部接頭之該第一軸線偏離約2度。 The method of claim 7, wherein (1) the second axis of the shank joint is offset from the first axis of the shank joint by about 1 degree; and/or (2) the first of the head joints The two axes are offset from the first axis of the shank joint by about 2 degrees. 一種高爾夫球杆頭部與柄部連接系統,包括:一柄部接頭,其具有沿一第一軸線之一第一端及一第二端,該柄部接頭進一步包括一沿一第二軸線之穿孔,該穿孔是構形以於該第二軸線上附接於一柄部構件,其中該柄部接頭的一外表面之至少一部分是構形以銜接一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,其具有以沿一第二軸線的鍵齒所界定之橫剖面形狀,該等鍵齒的形狀是可以數個方位納置設置於該柄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是構形以銜接一球杆頭部之一杆頸區。 A golf club head and handle attachment system includes: a handle joint having a first end and a second end along a first axis, the handle joint further including a second axis a perforation configured to be attached to a handle member on the second axis, wherein at least a portion of an outer surface of the handle joint is configured to engage a head joint and have along the first a cross-sectional shape defined by the key teeth of the axis; and a head joint having a first end and a second end along a first axis, the head joint further comprising a perforation having a a cross-sectional shape defined by the two-axis key teeth, the key teeth being shaped and coupled to the key teeth disposed on the outer surface of the handle joint in a plurality of orientations, and wherein the head is engaged One of the outer surfaces of the second end of the joint is configured to engage a neck region of a club head. 如申請專利範圍第12項之高爾夫球杆頭部與柄部連接系 統,進一步包括:指示說明,用以指示使用者進行以下方法:將一柄部構件插置於該柄部接頭的該第一端處之該穿孔內;及將該柄部接頭的該第二端以數個不同方位中之一者插置於該頭部接頭的該穿孔內。 Golf club head and handle connection system as claimed in claim 12 The method further includes: an instruction to instruct the user to: insert a handle member into the perforation at the first end of the handle joint; and the second of the handle joint The end is inserted into the perforation of the head joint in one of several different orientations. 如申請專利範圍第13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一橫剖面積,該等鍵齒被導向以納置該頭部接頭的該第二端並與之銜接,且其中該等指示說明進一步指示一使用者進行以下方法:將該頭部接頭在數個不同方位中之一者插置於該球杆頭部的該杆頸區內。 The golf club head and handle connection system of claim 13 further comprising: a club head having a neck region having a cross-sectional area defined by the key teeth The fingers are directed to engage and engage the second end of the head joint, and wherein the instructions further instruct a user to perform the method of placing the head joint in a plurality of different orientations One of them is inserted in the neck region of the club head. 如申請專利範圍第14項之高爾夫球杆頭部與柄部連接系統,進一步包括:與相關於該柄部接頭與該頭部接頭彼此相對之不同方位,以及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一面角、一躺角及一杆面傾角有關之資訊。The golf club head and handle attachment system of claim 14 further comprising: a different orientation relative to the head joint and the head joint relative to each other, and the handle joint and the head joint Information relating to an angle of at least one orientation, a lying angle, and a loft angle of different orientations of the neck region of the club head.
TW099124341A 2009-07-24 2010-07-23 Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts TWI484988B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US12/509,217 US20100197423A1 (en) 2009-02-05 2009-07-24 Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
TW201107012A TW201107012A (en) 2011-03-01
TWI484988B true TWI484988B (en) 2015-05-21

Family

ID=43033366

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
TW099124341A TWI484988B (en) 2009-07-24 2010-07-23 Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts

Country Status (7)

Country Link
US (1) US20100197423A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2456526B1 (en)
JP (1) JP5645936B2 (en)
KR (1) KR101404729B1 (en)
CN (1) CN102612388A (en)
TW (1) TWI484988B (en)
WO (1) WO2011011321A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (95)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8622847B2 (en) * 2008-05-16 2014-01-07 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club
US8303431B2 (en) 2008-05-16 2012-11-06 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club
US7887431B2 (en) 2008-05-16 2011-02-15 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club
US8758153B2 (en) 2009-12-23 2014-06-24 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club head
US8337319B2 (en) * 2009-12-23 2012-12-25 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club
US8900069B2 (en) 2010-12-28 2014-12-02 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Fairway wood center of gravity projection
US8641554B1 (en) * 2004-11-17 2014-02-04 Callaway Golf Company Golf club with face angle adjustability
US7722475B2 (en) * 2007-07-06 2010-05-25 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
US8632417B2 (en) * 2007-08-28 2014-01-21 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
NZ561380A (en) 2007-09-10 2010-04-30 Puku Ltd An adjustable connector
US7997997B2 (en) * 2007-12-18 2011-08-16 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US7699717B2 (en) 2008-01-31 2010-04-20 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US9764203B2 (en) 2007-12-18 2017-09-19 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US9757627B2 (en) * 2007-12-18 2017-09-12 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US8961330B2 (en) 2007-12-18 2015-02-24 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US9403067B2 (en) 2007-12-18 2016-08-02 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US8727905B2 (en) 2007-12-18 2014-05-20 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US8747248B2 (en) 2007-12-18 2014-06-10 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US10188913B2 (en) 2007-12-18 2019-01-29 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US8523701B2 (en) * 2007-12-18 2013-09-03 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US9033821B2 (en) 2008-05-16 2015-05-19 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf clubs
US7883430B2 (en) * 2008-07-22 2011-02-08 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
US9192831B2 (en) 2009-01-20 2015-11-24 Nike, Inc. Golf club and golf club head structures
US9795845B2 (en) 2009-01-20 2017-10-24 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf club and golf club head structures
US9149693B2 (en) 2009-01-20 2015-10-06 Nike, Inc. Golf club and golf club head structures
US20110111881A1 (en) * 2009-02-05 2011-05-12 Nike, Inc. Releasable And Interchangeable Connections For Golf Club Heads And Shafts
US20100197422A1 (en) 2009-02-05 2010-08-05 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
US7850540B2 (en) 2009-03-16 2010-12-14 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
US8096894B2 (en) 2009-07-24 2012-01-17 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
JP5555106B2 (en) * 2009-09-16 2014-07-23 アクシュネット カンパニー Interchangeable shaft system
US9687705B2 (en) 2010-11-30 2017-06-27 Nike, Inc. Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features
JP2013544178A (en) 2010-11-30 2013-12-12 ナイキ インターナショナル リミテッド Golf club head or other ball striking device having a face plate with distributed impact repulsion and stiffening
NZ589658A (en) 2010-12-02 2013-08-30 Puku Ltd Adjustment device
CN103476464A (en) * 2010-12-02 2013-12-25 普库有限公司 Adjustment device
US20120165110A1 (en) * 2010-12-23 2012-06-28 Cheng Michael H L Apparatus For Connecting A Golf Club Shaft To A Golf Club Head And Golf Clubs Including The Same
US9707457B2 (en) 2010-12-28 2017-07-18 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club
US10639524B2 (en) 2010-12-28 2020-05-05 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club head
US8888607B2 (en) 2010-12-28 2014-11-18 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Fairway wood center of gravity projection
US9101808B2 (en) 2011-01-27 2015-08-11 Nike, Inc. Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features
US8562454B2 (en) * 2011-03-01 2013-10-22 Club-Conex, Inc. Golf shaft connector with shaft insertion
US9186546B2 (en) 2011-04-28 2015-11-17 Nike, Inc. Golf clubs and golf club heads
US9433845B2 (en) 2011-04-28 2016-09-06 Nike, Inc. Golf clubs and golf club heads
US8986130B2 (en) 2011-04-28 2015-03-24 Nike, Inc. Golf clubs and golf club heads
US9409073B2 (en) 2011-04-28 2016-08-09 Nike, Inc. Golf clubs and golf club heads
US9433844B2 (en) 2011-04-28 2016-09-06 Nike, Inc. Golf clubs and golf club heads
US9375624B2 (en) 2011-04-28 2016-06-28 Nike, Inc. Golf clubs and golf club heads
US9409076B2 (en) 2011-04-28 2016-08-09 Nike, Inc. Golf clubs and golf club heads
EP2747852B1 (en) 2011-08-23 2017-12-13 NIKE Innovate C.V. Golf club head with a void and a cover
EP2747851A2 (en) 2011-08-23 2014-07-02 Nike International Ltd. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
US9050507B2 (en) * 2011-08-23 2015-06-09 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
US9868035B2 (en) 2011-08-31 2018-01-16 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf clubs with hosel inserts and related methods
US9327170B2 (en) 2011-08-31 2016-05-03 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf clubs with hosel inserts and related methods
US8790191B2 (en) 2011-08-31 2014-07-29 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf coupling mechanisms and related methods
US8932147B2 (en) 2011-08-31 2015-01-13 Karsten Maunfacturing Corporation Golf coupling mechanisms and related methods
US9168426B2 (en) 2013-03-12 2015-10-27 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf clubs with hosel inserts and methods of manufacturing golf clubs with hosel inserts
US8926447B2 (en) 2011-08-31 2015-01-06 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf coupling mechanisms and related methods
US10004952B2 (en) 2011-08-31 2018-06-26 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf coupling mechanisms and related methods
US11554296B2 (en) 2011-08-31 2023-01-17 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf club heads with golf coupling mechanisms
US11607590B2 (en) 2011-08-31 2023-03-21 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf club heads with hosel inserts and related methods
USD757194S1 (en) 2012-03-24 2016-05-24 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf club hosel insert
USD687504S1 (en) 2012-03-24 2013-08-06 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf club hosel sleeve
US9409068B2 (en) 2012-05-31 2016-08-09 Nike, Inc. Adjustable golf club and system and associated golf club heads and shafts
US20130325657A1 (en) 2012-05-31 2013-12-05 Nike, Inc. Adjustable Golf Club and System and Associated Golf Club Heads and Shafts
US8939847B2 (en) * 2012-05-31 2015-01-27 Nike, Inc. Golf clubs and golf club heads including structure to selectively adjust the face and lie angle of the club head
US9403069B2 (en) 2012-05-31 2016-08-02 Nike, Inc. Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features
CN104884134B (en) * 2012-10-31 2017-12-15 耐克创新有限合伙公司 For the releasable of golf club head and shaft and it is interchangeably connectable part
USD697155S1 (en) 2012-11-15 2014-01-07 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club head
JP2014113251A (en) * 2012-12-07 2014-06-26 Bridgestone Sports Co Ltd Golf club and method for adjusting characteristics thereof
US9216331B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2015-12-22 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club head with adjustable sole
JP6321336B2 (en) 2013-07-30 2018-05-09 住友ゴム工業株式会社 Golf club
KR101367689B1 (en) * 2013-09-11 2014-02-27 안선영 The golf club connection
JP6283188B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2018-02-21 ダンロップスポーツ株式会社 Golf club
JP6448896B2 (en) * 2013-10-03 2019-01-09 住友ゴム工業株式会社 Golf club
USD723121S1 (en) 2013-10-14 2015-02-24 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf club hosel insert
WO2015056643A1 (en) 2013-10-17 2015-04-23 ダンロップスポーツ株式会社 Golf club
US9724571B2 (en) 2014-03-26 2017-08-08 Club-Conex Llc Universal connector for adjustable golf clubs
WO2015171798A1 (en) 2014-05-09 2015-11-12 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf Clubs with Adjustable Loft and Lie and Methods of Manufacturing Golf Clubs with Adjustable Loft and Lie
US9889346B2 (en) 2014-06-20 2018-02-13 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features
US9914026B2 (en) * 2014-06-20 2018-03-13 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features
JP6422245B2 (en) * 2014-06-24 2018-11-14 住友ゴム工業株式会社 Golf club
KR101589688B1 (en) * 2014-09-05 2016-01-29 조상훈 Separation and Assembling Means of Golf Club
US20160074715A1 (en) * 2014-09-11 2016-03-17 Raymond D. Miele Golf club adaptors and related methods
JP6363479B2 (en) * 2014-11-25 2018-07-25 住友ゴム工業株式会社 Golf club
JP6645149B2 (en) * 2015-12-04 2020-02-12 住友ゴム工業株式会社 Golf club
KR101711483B1 (en) * 2016-08-25 2017-03-02 (주)케이지에스티골프연구소 Adaptor assembly for golf fitting
JP6750426B2 (en) * 2016-09-21 2020-09-02 住友ゴム工業株式会社 Golf club
JP6822072B2 (en) * 2016-11-02 2021-01-27 住友ゴム工業株式会社 Golf club
JP6769301B2 (en) 2016-12-28 2020-10-14 住友ゴム工業株式会社 Golf club
JP6816654B2 (en) 2017-06-02 2021-01-20 住友ゴム工業株式会社 Golf club
CN209137902U (en) * 2018-03-14 2019-07-23 蔡海鸣 Device for connecting shaft part of sports equipment
USD872203S1 (en) 2018-04-17 2020-01-07 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Shaft sleeve
US10653926B2 (en) 2018-07-23 2020-05-19 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club heads
US10881914B2 (en) 2019-03-05 2021-01-05 Edward Hamburger Adjustable golf club with selectable hosel
US11406881B2 (en) 2020-12-28 2022-08-09 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club heads
US11759685B2 (en) 2020-12-28 2023-09-19 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club heads

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
TWM306127U (en) * 2006-08-16 2007-02-11 Shin Yong Spring Co Ltd Connection structure with adjustable angle for golf club head
WO2008031008A2 (en) * 2006-09-08 2008-03-13 Callaway Golf Company A Delaware Corporation Iron-type golf club with interchangeable head-shaft connection

Family Cites Families (71)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1019657A (en) * 1911-09-06 1912-03-05 Edward Kerr Attaching umbrella or cane handles.
US1266529A (en) * 1917-12-26 1918-05-14 Crawford Mcgregor And Canby Company Method of attaching handle-shafts tol golf-clues or like articles.
US1623523A (en) * 1926-06-18 1927-04-05 Lester L Bourke Golf club
US1634082A (en) * 1926-12-06 1927-06-28 Rigby Charles Golf club
US1792852A (en) * 1926-12-07 1931-02-17 Crawford Mcgregor & Canby Co Golf club
US1850843A (en) * 1928-10-08 1932-03-22 Horton Mfg Co Inc Golf club
US2067556A (en) * 1935-10-29 1937-01-12 William L Wettlaufer Golf club
US2451262A (en) * 1945-04-04 1948-10-12 William B Watkins Adjustable golf club
US2464850A (en) * 1946-12-04 1949-03-22 Paul G Crawshaw Sectional golf club shaft
US3524646A (en) * 1967-06-08 1970-08-18 Harold P Wheeler Golf club assembly
US3516697A (en) * 1969-02-20 1970-06-23 Raymar Inc Connector for tubular members
US3656366A (en) * 1971-02-01 1972-04-18 Leonard A Somero Collapsible steering column
USRE29376E (en) * 1972-02-28 1977-08-30 Imperial-Eastman Corporation Welded sleeve fitting
US3848737A (en) * 1973-01-19 1974-11-19 C Kenon Golf set
US3891212A (en) * 1973-12-19 1975-06-24 Johnnie P Hill Portable kit for assembling golf club
US4253666A (en) * 1978-03-20 1981-03-03 William Murphy Personal golf set for par-3 course
US4340227A (en) * 1980-12-01 1982-07-20 B.P.A. Enterprises, Inc. Golf club set and carrying case
US4664382A (en) * 1986-01-13 1987-05-12 Global Golf Incorporated Compact portable golf club set and carrying bag
WO1988003427A1 (en) * 1986-11-06 1988-05-19 Xcalibre Sport Limited A golf club
FR2630655A1 (en) * 1988-05-02 1989-11-03 Salomon Sa METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A GOLF CLUB HANDLE AND HEAD WITH POSSIBILITY OF CHANGING THE LENGTH ANGLE OF THE HANDLE AND GOLF CLUB ASSEMBLED THEREBY
FR2654353B1 (en) * 1989-11-14 1992-03-06 Roussel Uclaf DEVICE FOR FIXING THE HEAD OF A GOLF CLUB ON A SLEEVE.
US5232224A (en) * 1990-01-22 1993-08-03 Zeider Robert L Golf club head and method of manufacture
US5429355A (en) * 1991-08-09 1995-07-04 Callaway Golf Company Golf club head to shaft connection
US5165688A (en) * 1991-08-09 1992-11-24 Callaway Golf Company Golf club head to shaft connection
US5433442A (en) * 1994-03-14 1995-07-18 Walker; Brian S. Golf clubs with quick release heads
JP2816647B2 (en) * 1994-06-14 1998-10-27 株式会社本間ゴルフ Golf club
US6095929A (en) * 1995-02-16 2000-08-01 Clark; Edward L. Universal putter lie angle adapter for golf club
US5577726A (en) * 1995-03-15 1996-11-26 Fenton; Frank Adjustable lie putter
US5588921A (en) * 1995-09-27 1996-12-31 Parsick; Keith Golf club
US5626528A (en) * 1996-01-26 1997-05-06 Zevo Golf, Inc. Golf club head and hosel construction
US6251028B1 (en) * 1996-08-19 2001-06-26 Al Jackson Golf club having a head with enlarged hosel and curved sole plate
US5839973A (en) * 1996-08-19 1998-11-24 Jackson; Al Golf club head with enlarged hosel
US6149533A (en) * 1996-09-13 2000-11-21 Finn; Charles A. Golf club
US5851155A (en) * 1997-09-04 1998-12-22 Zevo Golf Co., Inc. Hosel construction and method of making the same
US5906549A (en) * 1997-12-11 1999-05-25 Karsten Manufacturing Corporation Golf club with different shaft orientations and method of making same
US6669573B2 (en) * 1998-05-22 2003-12-30 Golfsmith Licensing, L.L.C. Hosel construction and method of making same
JP2000005349A (en) 1998-06-19 2000-01-11 Akitaka Nakayama Golf club facilitating shaft exchange and angle adjustment
US6203443B1 (en) * 1998-10-02 2001-03-20 Jrd Golf, Llc Golf putter
US6319146B1 (en) * 1999-06-14 2001-11-20 Truett P. Mills Golf putter with adjustable lie and offset hosel
US6547673B2 (en) * 1999-11-23 2003-04-15 Gary Roark Interchangeable golf club head and adjustable handle system
US6287215B1 (en) * 1999-11-24 2001-09-11 Dale P. Fisher Golf putter with adjustable lie and loft angles
US6270425B1 (en) * 2000-02-23 2001-08-07 The Nirvana Group, L.L.C. Device for altering the angle between the shaft and the head of a golf club
US6332945B1 (en) * 2000-04-25 2001-12-25 Callaway Golf Company Method for assembling a shaft to a golf club head
US6447404B1 (en) * 2000-09-05 2002-09-10 Kurt C. Wilbur Separable-shaft golf club
US6368230B1 (en) * 2000-10-11 2002-04-09 Callaway Golf Company Golf club fitting device
CN2528491Y (en) * 2002-03-13 2003-01-01 陈晴祺 Head structure of golf club
US7056225B1 (en) * 2002-07-18 2006-06-06 Pipkin Eldon R Method of making a single flex matched set of golf clubs
EP1545718B1 (en) * 2002-07-24 2013-05-29 Nike International Ltd. Temporary golf club shaft-component connection
US7887431B2 (en) * 2008-05-16 2011-02-15 Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Golf club
US6652388B1 (en) * 2003-01-29 2003-11-25 Callaway Golf Company Method and apparatus for assembling a shaft to a golf club head and a golf club having such assembly
JP2005270402A (en) * 2004-03-25 2005-10-06 Daiwa Seiko Inc Golf club
JP2006042951A (en) * 2004-08-02 2006-02-16 Seiko S-Yard Co Ltd Golf club
US7335113B2 (en) * 2004-11-17 2008-02-26 Callaway Golf Company Golf club with interchangeable head-shaft connection
US7083529B2 (en) * 2004-11-17 2006-08-01 Callaway Golf Company Golf club with interchangeable head-shaft connections
US7300359B2 (en) * 2004-11-17 2007-11-27 Callaway Golf Company Golf club with interchangeable head-shaft connection
US7115046B1 (en) * 2005-05-04 2006-10-03 Callaway Golf Company Golf club with interchangeable head-shaft connection
US20090035345A1 (en) * 2005-06-15 2009-02-05 Academisch Medisch Centrum, Bureau Nuclear Receptors Agonists for Treatment of Atherosclerosis and/or Related Cardiovascular Disease
US7878921B2 (en) * 2007-04-13 2011-02-01 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft and club head connection system
US7789769B2 (en) * 2007-04-18 2010-09-07 Sri Sports Limited Golf club
US7722475B2 (en) * 2007-07-06 2010-05-25 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
US7722474B2 (en) * 2007-07-06 2010-05-25 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
US7704156B2 (en) * 2007-07-06 2010-04-27 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
US7931542B2 (en) * 2007-07-31 2011-04-26 Daiwa Seiko, Inc. Golf club
US20090062029A1 (en) 2007-08-28 2009-03-05 Nike, Inc. Releasable and Interchangeable Connections for Golf Club Heads and Shafts
NZ561380A (en) * 2007-09-10 2010-04-30 Puku Ltd An adjustable connector
US7699717B2 (en) * 2008-01-31 2010-04-20 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US7874934B2 (en) * 2008-01-31 2011-01-25 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
US7789766B2 (en) * 2008-01-31 2010-09-07 Acushnet Company Interchangeable shaft system
JP5039632B2 (en) * 2008-05-01 2012-10-03 ダンロップスポーツ株式会社 Golf club
US8075417B2 (en) * 2008-08-18 2011-12-13 Nike, Inc. Orientation marker for golf club having releasable and interchangeable head and shaft connections
US20100197422A1 (en) * 2009-02-05 2010-08-05 Nike, Inc. Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
TWM306127U (en) * 2006-08-16 2007-02-11 Shin Yong Spring Co Ltd Connection structure with adjustable angle for golf club head
WO2008031008A2 (en) * 2006-09-08 2008-03-13 Callaway Golf Company A Delaware Corporation Iron-type golf club with interchangeable head-shaft connection

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP2456526A1 (en) 2012-05-30
JP2013500059A (en) 2013-01-07
KR20120052318A (en) 2012-05-23
US20100197423A1 (en) 2010-08-05
WO2011011321A1 (en) 2011-01-27
TW201107012A (en) 2011-03-01
JP5645936B2 (en) 2014-12-24
KR101404729B1 (en) 2014-06-09
CN102612388A (en) 2012-07-25
EP2456526B1 (en) 2021-03-31

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
TWI484988B (en) Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
CA2816591C (en) Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
US8449404B2 (en) Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
JP5425905B2 (en) Removable and replaceable connection for golf club head and shaft
JP5604667B2 (en) Removable connection for golf club head and shaft
AU2008296600B2 (en) Releasable and interchangeable connections for golf club heads and shafts
JP5604701B2 (en) Removable and replaceable connection for golf club head and shaft

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
MM4A Annulment or lapse of patent due to non-payment of fees