US20150328510A1 - Golf ball teeing device and method of use - Google Patents
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- Golf is a popular sport requiring significant amounts of practice to create an easily repetitive swing. To create a repetitive swing, many golfers spend countless hours hitting golf balls at a driving range.
- One of the most commonly practiced shots by amateurs is the tee shot, where a player generally uses a metal wood and hits a ball off of a tee. When hitting off natural grass, the player will likely need to insert a new tee after each shot.
- Some stalls at golf ranges include rubber tees for use on artificial tee boxes.
- the time required to put a ball on a tee may seem minute, over the course of a year the time can add up to valuable time lost not practicing. As such, the time and energy required to set a ball on a tee reduces the number of balls a golfer can hit in a given period of time. Further, tee shots require the player to continuously bend over and place the ball on the tee. In addition to strain created by repetitively striking a golf ball, bending over and teeing golf balls creates stress and strain on the body.
- a less strenuous method of teeing a golf ball is needed to reduce stress and strain on a body of a golfer.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a teeing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of a swing arm according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2B is a front view of a swing arm according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2C is a back view of a swing arm according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2D is a back perspective view of a swing arm according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3A is a side view of a first step of a teeing device teeing a golf ball according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3B is a side view of a second step of a teeing device teeing a golf ball according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3C is a side view of a third step of a teeing device teeing a golf ball according to one embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a teeing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a teeing device interfacing with a golf mat according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a teeing device integrated with a golf mat according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- Embodiments of the present invention include a golf ball teeing device adapted to place a golf ball on a tee.
- the teeing device can be implemented so that a golfer can place a golf ball on a tee using his/her golf club without bending over.
- the teeing device can be actuated by a golf club interfacing with the teeing device.
- the teeing device can include a tee.
- the teeing device can include a removable rubber tee for use when practicing.
- the teeing device can be implemented at a driving range.
- the teeing device can be adapted to couple to a range mat proximate a rubber tee of the range mat.
- the teeing device can include a swing arm rotatably coupled to a base.
- the swing arm can include a pair of flanges, a ramp, a track, an aperture, and a cradle formed between the ramp and track.
- the swing arm can be adapted to receive and deposit a golf ball on a tee.
- the base can generally include one or more holes, a biasing structure, and a protrusion.
- the base can be adapted to secure to the ground or a golf mat.
- the teeing device can be secured to the ground via the base.
- a golf club can be used to roll a golf ball towards the swing arm.
- the ball can be moved to the cradle.
- the ball can be held in the cradle until the swing arm is rotated.
- the swing arm can be contoured to interface with a golf club.
- the ball can move from the cradle and roll down the track to the aperture.
- the swing arm can rotate such that the aperture ends up directly above a tee.
- the ball can pass through the aperture and be deposited onto the tee.
- the teeing device can include the biasing structure to return the swing arm back to an original position. After the teeing device moves out of the way, the golf ball can be hit off the tee.
- references in the specification to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “another embodiment, “a preferred embodiment”, “an alternative embodiment”, “one variation”, “a variation” and similar phrases mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or variation, is included in at least an embodiment or variation of the invention.
- the phrase “in one embodiment”, “in one variation” or similar phrases, as used in various places in the specification, are not necessarily meant to refer to the same embodiment or the same variation.
- Couple or “coupled” as used in this specification and appended claims refers to an indirect or direct physical connection between the identified elements, components, or objects. Often the manner of the coupling will be related specifically to the manner in which the two coupled elements interact.
- directly coupled or “coupled directly,” as used in this specification and appended claims, refers to a physical connection between identified elements, components, or objects, in which no other element, component, or object resides between those identified as being directly coupled.
- golf mat refers to a piece of artificial grass or turf, used specifically for practicing golf shots.
- golf club refers to all types of golf clubs including, but not limited to, metal woods, irons, and putters.
- FIG. 1 a detailed diagram of an embodiment 100 showing a golf ball teeing device is illustrated.
- the teeing device 100 can be implemented to place a golf ball on a golf tee.
- the teeing device 100 can be actuated using a golf club.
- FIGS. 2A-2D detailed diagrams of a swing arm 102 of the teeing device 100 are illustrated.
- FIGS. 3A-3C show one embodiment of a process 300 for implementing the teeing device 100 .
- the teeing device 100 generally includes a swing arm 102 and a base 104 .
- the teeing device 100 can include a tee 105 , as shown in FIGS. 3A-3C .
- the tee 105 can be a standard wooden golf tee, a plastic tee, or a rubber tee. It is to be appreciated that one of a plurality of types of golf tees can be implemented with the teeing device 100 .
- the swing arm 102 can include a pair of flanges 106 , a ramp 108 , a cradle 110 , a track 112 , an aperture 114 , and an attachment structure 116 .
- the swing arm 102 can be adapted to interface with a golf club.
- the swing arm 102 can have generally concave face adapted to interface with a golf club, as shown in FIG. 2A .
- a golf club can include, but is not limited to, a metal wood, an iron, and/or a putter.
- the pair of flanges 106 can be angled to form a funnel towards the ramp 108 , as shown in FIGS. 2A-2B .
- the pair of flanges 106 can form a mouth adapted to receive a golf ball.
- the pair of flanges 106 can be implemented to funnel golf balls toward the ramp 108 .
- the ramp 108 can be included to elevate a golf ball off of a surface to the cradle 110 .
- the surface can include, but is not limited to, a golf mat, grass, and other surfaces typically encountered while playing golf.
- the ramp 108 can be angled at approximately 45 degrees relative to the surface when the swing arm 102 is placed on the surface. It is to be appreciated that the ramp 108 can have varying degrees of incline without deviating from a scope of the present invention.
- the cradle 110 can generally be located between the ramp 108 and a proximal end of the track 112 . As shown in FIG. 2B , the cradle 110 can be formed by an upper end of the ramp 108 and the proximal end of the track 112 . When in the cradle 110 , a golf ball can be elevated off the surface and held in place. When the swing arm 102 is rotated about the attachment structure 116 , the golf ball can move from the cradle 110 and engage the track 112 .
- the track 112 can guide a golf ball from the cradle 110 to the aperture 114 . As shown in FIG. 2B , the track 112 can be located above the ramp 108 such that a golf ball can rest in the cradle 110 . As the swing arm 102 is rotated, as shown in FIGS. 3B-3C , the golf ball can move from the cradle 110 and roll down the track 112 .
- the track 112 can include a first rail 130 and a second rail 132 , as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C .
- a gap between the first rail 130 and the second rail 132 can have a width that can be slightly less than a diameter of a regulation golf ball.
- other types of tracks can be implemented without exceeding a scope of the present invention. For instance, a single piece of material forming a slide can be implemented to form the track.
- the golf ball can fall through the aperture 114 at a distal end of the track 112 , as shown in FIG. 3C .
- the aperture 114 and the tee 105 can be substantially concentric when the swing arm 102 is rotated approximately 120-130 degrees from a first position 118 to a second position 120 , as shown in FIGS. 3A-3C and described in more detail hereinafter.
- the attachment structure 116 can be adapted to couple the swing arm 102 to the base 104 . As shown in FIGS. 2A-2D , the attachment structure 116 can include two pins orthogonally situated to the swing arm 102 . Generally, the attachment structure 116 can rotatably couple the swing arm 102 to the base 104 . For instance, a hinged connection can be implemented to secure the swing arm 102 to the base 104 . It is to be appreciated that other structures and means can be implemented to rotatably couple the swing arm 102 to the base 104 .
- the base 104 can generally include one or more holes 140 , an attachment structure 142 , a biasing structure 144 , and a protrusion 146 .
- the one or more holes 140 can be implemented to secure the base 104 to a surface.
- a securement structure 148 can be implemented to secure the base 104 to a surface, as shown in FIGS. 3A-3C .
- a tee can be inserted into each of the holes 140 to secure the base 104 to the ground.
- a spike having a head with a diameter greater than the hole 140 can be inserted into the ground through each of the holes 140 .
- u-shaped pins can be inserted into each of the holes 140 to secure the base 104 to the ground. It is to be appreciated that a variety of securement structures can be implemented without exceeding a scope of the present invention.
- the attachment structure 142 can be included to couple the base 104 to the swing arm 102 .
- the attachment structure 142 can be adapted to receive pins of the swing arm attachment structure 116 .
- the base attachment structure 142 can be adapted to couple to the swing arm attachment structure 116 .
- the base attachment structure 142 can be removably and rotatably coupled to the swing arm attachment structure 116 .
- a pair of hinge pins can be implemented to hingeably connect the swing arm 102 to the base 104 .
- the hinge pins can be molded into one of the swing arm 102 and the base 104 with the other having receiving holes for the hinge pins molded or otherwise formed into it.
- the biasing structure 144 can be included to provide a restorative force to the swing arm 102 .
- the swing arm 102 can include an engagement bar 117 , as shown generally in FIGS. 1-2D .
- the engagement bar 117 can be adapted to interface with the biasing structure 144 .
- the biasing structure 144 can exert a force on the engagement bar 117 .
- the biasing structure 144 can apply a restorative biasing force to the engagement bar 117 .
- the biasing structure 144 can be manufactured from a resilient material.
- the biasing structure 144 can comprise a structure molded into the swing arm 102 or the base 104 .
- an elongated generally planar tab adapted to brace against the engagement bar 117 and bend when the swing arm 102 is moved by a golf club, thereby applying a restorative biasing force.
- the biasing structure 144 can be a spring integrated into the base attachment structure 142 and/or the swing arm attachment structure 106 .
- a torsion spring can be implemented.
- a torsion bar can be implemented. It is to be appreciated that other structures having properties similar to a spring can be implemented without deviating from a scope of the present invention.
- the biasing structure 144 can be provided to return the swing arm 102 to the first position 118 from the second position 120 .
- the protrusion 146 can be included with the base 104 .
- a distal end of the protrusion 146 can be located approximate a center of the aperture 114 when the swing arm 102 is rotated approximately 120 degrees.
- the tee 105 can be placed approximate the distal end of the protrusion 146 .
- the protrusion 146 can be implemented to determine a location of the tee 105 .
- the swing arm 102 and the base 104 can be made of a polymeric material, such as nylon, which may or may not include reinforcing fibers.
- reinforcing fibers can include, but is not limited to, fiberglass and carbon fiber.
- the swing arm 102 and the base 104 can be injection molded and later joined together by a hinge assembly.
- the swing arm 102 and the base 104 can comprise a single molded unit joined together with a living hinge. It is to be appreciated that the swing arm 102 and the base 104 can be made of other materials, such as aluminum, steel or other metal.
- the design and construction of the base 104 and, more particularly, the tee 105 can be such that the base 104 and the tee 105 can withstand multiple and repeated high velocity hits by a head of a golf club without breaking.
- one or more spikes can protrude from a bottom of the base 102 to help secure the teeing device 100 into the ground. The spikes can prevent the teeing device 100 from flying out off the ground and requiring retrieval and replacement by a golfer every time he/she accidentally hits the base 104 with a club.
- the base 104 can have a flat bottom as the energy of a missed swing will be transferred to the base 104 and cause the teeing device 100 to go flying rather than increasing a probability that the tee 105 breaks.
- FIGS. 3A-3C detailed diagrams of the teeing device 100 being implemented at various steps of a method or process 200 are illustrated.
- FIGS. 3A-3C show the swing arm 102 rotating from the first position 118 to the second position 120 .
- the first embodiment teeing device 100 can be implemented to tee a golf ball on a tee using a golf club.
- a golfer can use a head 152 of a golf club 150 to drag, slide, or roll a golf ball 160 to the mouth 106 of the teeing device 100 .
- the golf ball 160 can be moved to the cradle 110 .
- the golf ball 160 can rest in the cradle 110 while the golfer moves the golf club head 152 to interact with the swing arm 102 .
- a second step 204 after the golf ball 160 is in the cradle 110 , the golfer can use the golf club head 152 to interact with the swing arm 102 , as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B .
- the golfer can use the golf club head 152 to rotate the swing arm 102 approximately 120 degrees from the first position 118 to the second position 120 .
- the golf ball 160 can move from the cradle 110 to the tracks 112 of the swing arm 102 , as shown in FIG. 3B .
- the golf ball 160 can go through the aperture 114 of the swing arm 102 and be deposited on the tee 105 , as shown in FIG. 3C .
- the swing arm 102 can rotate back to the first position 118 after the golf ball 160 has been deposited on the tee 105 .
- the golfer can manually rotate the swing arm 102 back to the first position 118 .
- FIG. 4 a detailed diagram of an embodiment 300 showing a golf ball teeing device is illustrated.
- the teeing device 300 can be implemented to place a golf ball on a practice golf tee.
- the teeing device 300 can generally be similar to the first embodiment teeing device 100 .
- the teeing device 300 can include a swing arm 302 and a base 304 .
- the swing arm 302 can be substantially similar to the first embodiment swing arm 102 .
- the base 304 can be similar to the first embodiment base 104 , but can include an aperture 306 at a distal end of a protrusion 308 .
- the aperture 306 can be adapted to removably receive a tee 310 .
- the aperture 306 can be sized to snuggly receive the tee 310 .
- the base 302 and the tee 310 can comprise separate and distinct elements wherein the tee 310 can be placed in aperture 306 provided at the distal end of the protrusion 308 .
- the base 304 can be comprised of a more rigid material while the tee 310 can be comprised of a more compliant material including, but not limited to, an elastomer that elastically deforms rather than breaks under impact.
- the tee 310 can be replaceable should the tee 310 become damaged.
- the tee 310 can be a practice tee.
- the practice tee 310 can be a typical rubber tee found at driving ranges.
- the practice tee 310 can be attached to the protrusion 308 .
- the tee 310 can be a vertical extension of the protrusion 308 .
- FIG. 5 a detailed diagram of an embodiment 400 showing a golf ball teeing device is illustrated.
- the teeing device 400 can be implemented to attach to a practice golf mat.
- the teeing device 400 can be removably coupled to a practice mat at a driving range.
- the teeing device 400 can include a swing arm 402 and an attachment structure 404 .
- the swing arm 402 can be substantially similar to the first embodiment swing arm 102 .
- the swing arm 402 can be rotatably coupled to the attachment structure 404 .
- the swing arm 402 can have a hinged connection to the attachment structure 404 . It is to be appreciated that any type of connection that rotatably couples the swing arm 402 to the attachment structure 404 can be implemented without exceeding a scope of the present invention.
- the attachment structure 404 can be adapted to be removably coupled to a practice golf mat.
- the attachment structure 404 can include a pair of clamps.
- the pair of clamps can be spring clamps.
- the attachment structure 404 can include a piece of rigid material adapted to slide under the golf mat 406 .
- the rigid piece of material can interface with a side of the golf mat 406 to prevent the attachment structure 404 from sliding completely under the golf mat 406 .
- the attachment structure 404 can have a u-shaped body adapted to interface with a side of the golf mat 406 .
- the swing arm 402 can be coupled to the golf mat 406 proximate a practice tee 408 .
- the teeing device 400 can be adapted to be used in conjunction with existing practice tees.
- FIG. 6 a detailed diagram of an embodiment 500 showing a golf ball teeing device is illustrated.
- the teeing device 500 can be integrated with a practice golf mat.
- the teeing device 500 can be directly coupled to a practice mat.
- the teeing device 500 can include a swing arm 502 and an attachment structure 504 .
- the swing arm 502 can be substantially similar to the first embodiment swing arm 102 .
- the swing arm 502 can be rotatably coupled to the attachment structure 504 .
- the swing arm 502 can have a hinged connection to the attachment structure 504 . It is to be appreciated that any type of connection that rotatably couples the swing arm 502 to the attachment structure 504 can be implemented without exceeding a scope of the present invention.
- the attachment structure 504 can be directly coupled to the practice golf mat 506 .
- the attachment structure 504 can be integrated into the golf mat 506 , as shown in FIG. 6 .
- the attachment structure 504 can have an attachment portion thereof on a top surface of the golf mat 504 .
- the swing arm 502 can be rotatably attached to the attachment portion of the attachment structure 504 .
- the attachment structure 504 can be adapted to receive pins of the swing arm 502 .
- a pair of hinge pins can be implemented to hingeably connect the swing arm 502 to the attachment structure 504 .
- the hinge pins can be molded into one of the swing arm 502 and the attachment structure 504 with the other having receiving holes for the hinge pins molded or otherwise formed into it.
- the attachment structure 504 can include a biasing structure.
- the biasing structure can be a spring integrated into the attachment structure 504 and/or the swing arm 502 .
- a torsion spring can be implemented.
- the biasing structure can apply a restorative biasing force to the swing arm 502 .
- the swing arm 502 can be coupled to the attachment structure 504 proximate a practice tee 508 .
- the teeing device 500 can be adapted to be used in conjunction with existing practice tees.
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A golf ball teeing device and methods of use are described. Embodiments of the golf ball teeing device include a swing arm rotatably coupled to a base. The base can be included to secure the swing arm to a golf mat or the ground. In a general operation, a golf ball can be moved to a cradle of the swing arm using a golf club. The golf club can then be used to engage and rotate the swing arm. As the swing arm is rotated, the golf ball can follow a track to an aperture. After the swing arm has rotated approximately 120 degrees, the golf ball can exit the aperture and deposit onto a tee. In some embodiments, a biasing structure can be included to return the swing arm to a starting position.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/143,621, filed Dec. 30, 2013. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/828,007, filed 28 May 2013.
- Golf is a popular sport requiring significant amounts of practice to create an easily repetitive swing. To create a repetitive swing, many golfers spend countless hours hitting golf balls at a driving range. One of the most commonly practiced shots by amateurs is the tee shot, where a player generally uses a metal wood and hits a ball off of a tee. When hitting off natural grass, the player will likely need to insert a new tee after each shot. Some stalls at golf ranges include rubber tees for use on artificial tee boxes.
- Although the time required to put a ball on a tee may seem minute, over the course of a year the time can add up to valuable time lost not practicing. As such, the time and energy required to set a ball on a tee reduces the number of balls a golfer can hit in a given period of time. Further, tee shots require the player to continuously bend over and place the ball on the tee. In addition to strain created by repetitively striking a golf ball, bending over and teeing golf balls creates stress and strain on the body.
- A less strenuous method of teeing a golf ball is needed to reduce stress and strain on a body of a golfer.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a teeing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of a swing arm according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2B is a front view of a swing arm according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2C is a back view of a swing arm according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2D is a back perspective view of a swing arm according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3A is a side view of a first step of a teeing device teeing a golf ball according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3B is a side view of a second step of a teeing device teeing a golf ball according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3C is a side view of a third step of a teeing device teeing a golf ball according to one embodiment of the present invention -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a teeing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a teeing device interfacing with a golf mat according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a teeing device integrated with a golf mat according to one embodiment of the present invention. - Embodiments of the present invention include a golf ball teeing device adapted to place a golf ball on a tee. The teeing device can be implemented so that a golfer can place a golf ball on a tee using his/her golf club without bending over. Generally, the teeing device can be actuated by a golf club interfacing with the teeing device. In some embodiments, the teeing device can include a tee. For instance, the teeing device can include a removable rubber tee for use when practicing. In some embodiments, the teeing device can be implemented at a driving range. For instance, the teeing device can be adapted to couple to a range mat proximate a rubber tee of the range mat.
- Generally, the teeing device can include a swing arm rotatably coupled to a base. The swing arm can include a pair of flanges, a ramp, a track, an aperture, and a cradle formed between the ramp and track. The swing arm can be adapted to receive and deposit a golf ball on a tee. The base can generally include one or more holes, a biasing structure, and a protrusion. Depending on an implementation, the base can be adapted to secure to the ground or a golf mat.
- In a typical implementation, the teeing device can be secured to the ground via the base. A golf club can be used to roll a golf ball towards the swing arm. When the ball interfaces with the swing arm, the ball can be moved to the cradle. The ball can be held in the cradle until the swing arm is rotated. Generally, the swing arm can be contoured to interface with a golf club. As the swing arm is rotated by the golf club, the ball can move from the cradle and roll down the track to the aperture. The swing arm can rotate such that the aperture ends up directly above a tee. The ball can pass through the aperture and be deposited onto the tee. In some embodiments, the teeing device can include the biasing structure to return the swing arm back to an original position. After the teeing device moves out of the way, the golf ball can be hit off the tee.
- The terms and phrases as indicated in quotation marks (“ ”) in this section are intended to have the meaning ascribed to them in this Terminology section applied to them throughout this document, including in the claims, unless clearly indicated otherwise in context. Further, as applicable, the stated definitions are to apply, regardless of the word or phrase's case, to the singular and plural variations of the defined word or phrase.
- The term “or” as used in this specification and the appended claims is not meant to be exclusive; rather the term is inclusive, meaning either or both.
- References in the specification to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “another embodiment, “a preferred embodiment”, “an alternative embodiment”, “one variation”, “a variation” and similar phrases mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or variation, is included in at least an embodiment or variation of the invention. The phrase “in one embodiment”, “in one variation” or similar phrases, as used in various places in the specification, are not necessarily meant to refer to the same embodiment or the same variation.
- The term “couple” or “coupled” as used in this specification and appended claims refers to an indirect or direct physical connection between the identified elements, components, or objects. Often the manner of the coupling will be related specifically to the manner in which the two coupled elements interact.
- The term “directly coupled” or “coupled directly,” as used in this specification and appended claims, refers to a physical connection between identified elements, components, or objects, in which no other element, component, or object resides between those identified as being directly coupled.
- The term “approximately,” as used in this specification and appended claims, refers to plus or minus 10% of the value given.
- The term “about,” as used in this specification and appended claims, refers to plus or minus 20% of the value given.
- The terms “generally” and “substantially,” as used in this specification and appended claims, mean mostly, or for the most part.
- Directional and/or relationary terms such as, but not limited to, left, right, nadir, apex, top, bottom, vertical, horizontal, back, front and lateral are relative to each other and are dependent on the specific orientation of a applicable element or article, and are used accordingly to aid in the description of the various embodiments and are not necessarily intended to be construed as limiting.
- The term “golf mat,” as used in this specification and the appended claims, refers to a piece of artificial grass or turf, used specifically for practicing golf shots.
- The term “golf club,” as used in the specification and the appended claims, refers to all types of golf clubs including, but not limited to, metal woods, irons, and putters.
- Referring to
FIG. 1 , a detailed diagram of anembodiment 100 showing a golf ball teeing device is illustrated. Theteeing device 100 can be implemented to place a golf ball on a golf tee. In one embodiment, theteeing device 100 can be actuated using a golf club. Referring toFIGS. 2A-2D , detailed diagrams of aswing arm 102 of theteeing device 100 are illustrated.FIGS. 3A-3C show one embodiment of aprocess 300 for implementing theteeing device 100. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , theteeing device 100 generally includes aswing arm 102 and abase 104. In some embodiments, theteeing device 100 can include atee 105, as shown inFIGS. 3A-3C . For instance, thetee 105 can be a standard wooden golf tee, a plastic tee, or a rubber tee. It is to be appreciated that one of a plurality of types of golf tees can be implemented with theteeing device 100. - As shown generally in
FIGS. 2A-2D , theswing arm 102 can include a pair offlanges 106, aramp 108, acradle 110, atrack 112, anaperture 114, and anattachment structure 116. Generally, theswing arm 102 can be adapted to interface with a golf club. For instance, theswing arm 102 can have generally concave face adapted to interface with a golf club, as shown inFIG. 2A . It is to be appreciated that a golf club can include, but is not limited to, a metal wood, an iron, and/or a putter. - The pair of
flanges 106 can be angled to form a funnel towards theramp 108, as shown inFIGS. 2A-2B . For instance, the pair offlanges 106 can form a mouth adapted to receive a golf ball. Generally, the pair offlanges 106 can be implemented to funnel golf balls toward theramp 108. - The
ramp 108 can be included to elevate a golf ball off of a surface to thecradle 110. It is to be appreciated that the surface can include, but is not limited to, a golf mat, grass, and other surfaces typically encountered while playing golf. In one embodiment, theramp 108 can be angled at approximately 45 degrees relative to the surface when theswing arm 102 is placed on the surface. It is to be appreciated that theramp 108 can have varying degrees of incline without deviating from a scope of the present invention. - The
cradle 110 can generally be located between theramp 108 and a proximal end of thetrack 112. As shown inFIG. 2B , thecradle 110 can be formed by an upper end of theramp 108 and the proximal end of thetrack 112. When in thecradle 110, a golf ball can be elevated off the surface and held in place. When theswing arm 102 is rotated about theattachment structure 116, the golf ball can move from thecradle 110 and engage thetrack 112. - The
track 112 can guide a golf ball from thecradle 110 to theaperture 114. As shown inFIG. 2B , thetrack 112 can be located above theramp 108 such that a golf ball can rest in thecradle 110. As theswing arm 102 is rotated, as shown inFIGS. 3B-3C , the golf ball can move from thecradle 110 and roll down thetrack 112. - In one embodiment, the
track 112 can include afirst rail 130 and asecond rail 132, as shown inFIGS. 2B and 2C . Generally, a gap between thefirst rail 130 and thesecond rail 132 can have a width that can be slightly less than a diameter of a regulation golf ball. It is to be appreciated that other types of tracks can be implemented without exceeding a scope of the present invention. For instance, a single piece of material forming a slide can be implemented to form the track. - As the golf ball travels down the
track 112, the golf ball can fall through theaperture 114 at a distal end of thetrack 112, as shown inFIG. 3C . - Generally, the
aperture 114 and thetee 105 can be substantially concentric when theswing arm 102 is rotated approximately 120-130 degrees from afirst position 118 to asecond position 120, as shown inFIGS. 3A-3C and described in more detail hereinafter. - The
attachment structure 116 can be adapted to couple theswing arm 102 to thebase 104. As shown inFIGS. 2A-2D , theattachment structure 116 can include two pins orthogonally situated to theswing arm 102. Generally, theattachment structure 116 can rotatably couple theswing arm 102 to thebase 104. For instance, a hinged connection can be implemented to secure theswing arm 102 to thebase 104. It is to be appreciated that other structures and means can be implemented to rotatably couple theswing arm 102 to thebase 104. - Referring back to
FIG. 1 , the base 104 can generally include one ormore holes 140, anattachment structure 142, a biasingstructure 144, and aprotrusion 146. - The one or
more holes 140 can be implemented to secure the base 104 to a surface. Generally, asecurement structure 148 can be implemented to secure the base 104 to a surface, as shown inFIGS. 3A-3C . For instance, if the surface is grass, a tee can be inserted into each of theholes 140 to secure the base 104 to the ground. In another instance, a spike having a head with a diameter greater than thehole 140 can be inserted into the ground through each of theholes 140. In yet another instance, u-shaped pins can be inserted into each of theholes 140 to secure the base 104 to the ground. It is to be appreciated that a variety of securement structures can be implemented without exceeding a scope of the present invention. - The
attachment structure 142 can be included to couple the base 104 to theswing arm 102. For instance, theattachment structure 142 can be adapted to receive pins of the swingarm attachment structure 116. It is to be appreciated that thebase attachment structure 142 can be adapted to couple to the swingarm attachment structure 116. In one embodiment, thebase attachment structure 142 can be removably and rotatably coupled to the swingarm attachment structure 116. For instance, a pair of hinge pins can be implemented to hingeably connect theswing arm 102 to thebase 104. In one embodiment, the hinge pins can be molded into one of theswing arm 102 and the base 104 with the other having receiving holes for the hinge pins molded or otherwise formed into it. - The biasing
structure 144 can be included to provide a restorative force to theswing arm 102. In embodiments including the biasingstructure 144, theswing arm 102 can include anengagement bar 117, as shown generally inFIGS. 1-2D . Theengagement bar 117 can be adapted to interface with the biasingstructure 144. For instance, when theswing arm 102 is rotated, the biasingstructure 144 can exert a force on theengagement bar 117. In another instance, the biasingstructure 144 can apply a restorative biasing force to theengagement bar 117. In one embodiment, the biasingstructure 144 can be manufactured from a resilient material. - In one embodiment, the biasing
structure 144 can comprise a structure molded into theswing arm 102 or thebase 104. For instance, an elongated generally planar tab adapted to brace against theengagement bar 117 and bend when theswing arm 102 is moved by a golf club, thereby applying a restorative biasing force. In another embodiment, the biasingstructure 144 can be a spring integrated into thebase attachment structure 142 and/or the swingarm attachment structure 106. For instance, a torsion spring can be implemented. In another instance, a torsion bar can be implemented. It is to be appreciated that other structures having properties similar to a spring can be implemented without deviating from a scope of the present invention. The biasingstructure 144 can be provided to return theswing arm 102 to thefirst position 118 from thesecond position 120. - To properly place the
tee 105 in relation to theteeing device 100, theprotrusion 146 can be included with thebase 104. A distal end of theprotrusion 146 can be located approximate a center of theaperture 114 when theswing arm 102 is rotated approximately 120 degrees. For instance, thetee 105 can be placed approximate the distal end of theprotrusion 146. Generally, theprotrusion 146 can be implemented to determine a location of thetee 105. - Generally, the
swing arm 102 and the base 104 can be made of a polymeric material, such as nylon, which may or may not include reinforcing fibers. For instance, reinforcing fibers can include, but is not limited to, fiberglass and carbon fiber. In one embodiment, theswing arm 102 and the base 104 can be injection molded and later joined together by a hinge assembly. In another embodiment, theswing arm 102 and the base 104 can comprise a single molded unit joined together with a living hinge. It is to be appreciated that theswing arm 102 and the base 104 can be made of other materials, such as aluminum, steel or other metal. - The design and construction of the
base 104 and, more particularly, thetee 105 can be such that thebase 104 and thetee 105 can withstand multiple and repeated high velocity hits by a head of a golf club without breaking. Although not shown, in some embodiments, one or more spikes can protrude from a bottom of the base 102 to help secure theteeing device 100 into the ground. The spikes can prevent theteeing device 100 from flying out off the ground and requiring retrieval and replacement by a golfer every time he/she accidentally hits the base 104 with a club. In one embodiment, the base 104 can have a flat bottom as the energy of a missed swing will be transferred to thebase 104 and cause theteeing device 100 to go flying rather than increasing a probability that thetee 105 breaks. - Referring to
FIGS. 3A-3C , detailed diagrams of theteeing device 100 being implemented at various steps of a method or process 200 are illustrated.FIGS. 3A-3C show theswing arm 102 rotating from thefirst position 118 to thesecond position 120. The firstembodiment teeing device 100 can be implemented to tee a golf ball on a tee using a golf club. - In a
first step 202, shown inFIG. 3A , a golfer can use ahead 152 of agolf club 150 to drag, slide, or roll agolf ball 160 to themouth 106 of theteeing device 100. As the golf ball enters themouth 106 of theswing arm 102, thegolf ball 160 can be moved to thecradle 110. Thegolf ball 160 can rest in thecradle 110 while the golfer moves thegolf club head 152 to interact with theswing arm 102. - In a
second step 204, after thegolf ball 160 is in thecradle 110, the golfer can use thegolf club head 152 to interact with theswing arm 102, as shown inFIGS. 3A and 3B . The golfer can use thegolf club head 152 to rotate theswing arm 102 approximately 120 degrees from thefirst position 118 to thesecond position 120. As theswing arm 102 is rotated, thegolf ball 160 can move from thecradle 110 to thetracks 112 of theswing arm 102, as shown inFIG. 3B . - In a
third step 206, thegolf ball 160 can go through theaperture 114 of theswing arm 102 and be deposited on thetee 105, as shown inFIG. 3C . In some embodiments, where theteeing device 100 includes a biasing mechanism, theswing arm 102 can rotate back to thefirst position 118 after thegolf ball 160 has been deposited on thetee 105. In one embodiment, the golfer can manually rotate theswing arm 102 back to thefirst position 118. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , a detailed diagram of anembodiment 300 showing a golf ball teeing device is illustrated. Theteeing device 300 can be implemented to place a golf ball on a practice golf tee. - The
teeing device 300 can generally be similar to the firstembodiment teeing device 100. Theteeing device 300 can include aswing arm 302 and abase 304. Theswing arm 302 can be substantially similar to the firstembodiment swing arm 102. - The base 304 can be similar to the
first embodiment base 104, but can include anaperture 306 at a distal end of aprotrusion 308. Theaperture 306 can be adapted to removably receive atee 310. Theaperture 306 can be sized to snuggly receive thetee 310. In one embodiment, thebase 302 and thetee 310 can comprise separate and distinct elements wherein thetee 310 can be placed inaperture 306 provided at the distal end of theprotrusion 308. In one embodiment, the base 304 can be comprised of a more rigid material while thetee 310 can be comprised of a more compliant material including, but not limited to, an elastomer that elastically deforms rather than breaks under impact. In one embodiment, thetee 310 can be replaceable should thetee 310 become damaged. - In one embodiment, the
tee 310 can be a practice tee. For instance, thepractice tee 310 can be a typical rubber tee found at driving ranges. In one embodiment, thepractice tee 310 can be attached to theprotrusion 308. For instance, thetee 310 can be a vertical extension of theprotrusion 308. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , a detailed diagram of anembodiment 400 showing a golf ball teeing device is illustrated. Theteeing device 400 can be implemented to attach to a practice golf mat. For instance, theteeing device 400 can be removably coupled to a practice mat at a driving range. - The
teeing device 400 can include aswing arm 402 and anattachment structure 404. Theswing arm 402 can be substantially similar to the firstembodiment swing arm 102. Generally, theswing arm 402 can be rotatably coupled to theattachment structure 404. For instance, theswing arm 402 can have a hinged connection to theattachment structure 404. It is to be appreciated that any type of connection that rotatably couples theswing arm 402 to theattachment structure 404 can be implemented without exceeding a scope of the present invention. - The
attachment structure 404 can be adapted to be removably coupled to a practice golf mat. For instance, theattachment structure 404 can include a pair of clamps. For example, the pair of clamps can be spring clamps. In another instance, theattachment structure 404 can include a piece of rigid material adapted to slide under thegolf mat 406. The rigid piece of material can interface with a side of thegolf mat 406 to prevent theattachment structure 404 from sliding completely under thegolf mat 406. In yet another instance, theattachment structure 404 can have a u-shaped body adapted to interface with a side of thegolf mat 406. - As shown in
FIG. 5 , theswing arm 402 can be coupled to thegolf mat 406 proximate apractice tee 408. Theteeing device 400 can be adapted to be used in conjunction with existing practice tees. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , a detailed diagram of anembodiment 500 showing a golf ball teeing device is illustrated. Theteeing device 500 can be integrated with a practice golf mat. For instance, theteeing device 500 can be directly coupled to a practice mat. - The
teeing device 500 can include aswing arm 502 and anattachment structure 504. Theswing arm 502 can be substantially similar to the firstembodiment swing arm 102. Typically, theswing arm 502 can be rotatably coupled to theattachment structure 504. In one embodiment, theswing arm 502 can have a hinged connection to theattachment structure 504. It is to be appreciated that any type of connection that rotatably couples theswing arm 502 to theattachment structure 504 can be implemented without exceeding a scope of the present invention. - Generally, the
attachment structure 504 can be directly coupled to thepractice golf mat 506. In one embodiment, theattachment structure 504 can be integrated into thegolf mat 506, as shown inFIG. 6 . As shown, theattachment structure 504 can have an attachment portion thereof on a top surface of thegolf mat 504. Theswing arm 502 can be rotatably attached to the attachment portion of theattachment structure 504. - In one embodiment, the
attachment structure 504 can be adapted to receive pins of theswing arm 502. For instance, a pair of hinge pins can be implemented to hingeably connect theswing arm 502 to theattachment structure 504. In one embodiment, the hinge pins can be molded into one of theswing arm 502 and theattachment structure 504 with the other having receiving holes for the hinge pins molded or otherwise formed into it. - In one embodiment, although not shown, the
attachment structure 504 can include a biasing structure. For instance, the biasing structure can be a spring integrated into theattachment structure 504 and/or theswing arm 502. For instance, a torsion spring can be implemented. The biasing structure can apply a restorative biasing force to theswing arm 502. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , theswing arm 502 can be coupled to theattachment structure 504 proximate apractice tee 508. Theteeing device 500 can be adapted to be used in conjunction with existing practice tees. - The various embodiments and variations thereof, illustrated in the accompanying Figures and/or described above, are merely exemplary and are not meant to limit the scope of the invention. It is to be appreciated that numerous other variations of the invention have been contemplated, as would be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art, given the benefit of this disclosure. All variations of the invention that read upon appended claims are intended and contemplated to be within the scope of the invention.
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1. A golf ball teeing device for use with a tee, the golf ball teeing device comprising:
a base; and
a swing arm rotatably coupled to the base, wherein the swing arm (i) includes a mouth and an aperture, (ii) is adapted to guide a golf ball from the mouth to the aperture, and (iii) rotates from a first position to a second position;
wherein the mouth of the swing arm is proximate a playing surface in the first position and the aperture and the tee are adapted to be substantially concentric when the swing arm is in the second position.
2. The golf ball teeing device of claim 1 , wherein the swing arm rotates at least 108 degrees from the first position to the second position
3. The golf ball teeing device of claim 1 , wherein the tee is located proximate a protrusion of the swing arm.
4. The golf ball teeing device of claim 3 , wherein the protrusion includes an aperture adapted to removably receive the tee.
5. The golf ball teeing device of claim 1 , wherein the swing arm includes a biasing structure that provides a restorative force to the swing arm when the swing arm is in the second position.
6. The golf ball teeing device of claim 1 , wherein the swing arm rotates approximately 120-130 degrees from the first position to the second position.
7. The golf ball teeing device of claim 1 , wherein the base includes one or more spikes protruding from a bottom of the base.
8. The golf ball teeing device of claim 1 , wherein the swing arm is contoured to interface with a golf club.
9. A golf ball teeing device for a golf mat having a rubber tee, the golf ball teeing device comprising:
an attachment structure adapted to removably couple to the golf mat; and
a swing arm rotatably coupled to the attachment structure, wherein the swing arm (i) includes a mouth and an aperture, (ii) is adapted to guide a golf ball from the mouth to the aperture, and (iii) rotates from a first position to a second position;
wherein the mouth of the swing arm is proximate a playing surface of the golf mat in the first position and the aperture and the rubber tee are adapted to be substantially concentric when the swing arm is in the second position.
10. The golf ball teeing device of claim 9 , wherein the swing arm rotates at least 108 degrees from the first position to the second position.
11. The golf ball teeing device of claim 9 , wherein the attachment structure couples the swing arm to the golf mat approximate the rubber tee.
12. The golf ball teeing device of claim 9 , wherein the swing arm rotates approximately 120-130 degrees from the first position to the second position.
13. The golf ball teeing device of claim 9 , wherein the attachment structure includes a biasing structure.
14. The golf ball teeing device of claim 13 , wherein the biasing structure provides a restorative force to the swing arm when the swing arm is in the second position.
15. The golf ball teeing device of claim 9 , wherein the swing arm is contoured to interface with a golf club.
16. The golf ball teeing device of claim 9 , wherein the attachment structure includes a pair of spring clamps.
17. A golf ball teeing device for a golf mat having a tee, the golf ball teeing device comprising:
an attachment structure integrated into the golf mat; and
a swing arm rotatably coupled to the attachment structure, wherein the swing arm (i) includes a mouth and an aperture, (ii) is adapted to guide a golf ball from the mouth to the aperture, and (iii) rotates from a first position to a second position;
wherein the mouth of the swing arm is proximate a playing surface of the golf mat in the first position and the aperture and the tee are adapted to be substantially concentric when the swing arm is in the second position.
18. The golf ball teeing device of claim 17 , wherein the swing arm rotates at least 108 degrees from the first position to the second position.
19. The golf ball teeing device of claim 17 , wherein the swing arm is contoured to interface with a golf club.
20. The golf ball teeing device of claim 17 , wherein the swing arm rotates approximately 120-130 degrees from the first position to the second position.
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