US20130045817A1

US20130045817A1 - Portable golf swing training platform with video display compartment

Info

Publication number: US20130045817A1
Application number: US13/065,713
Authority: US
Inventors: Kevin Irwin
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-03-29
Filing date: 2011-03-29
Publication date: 2013-02-21

Abstract

A portable, compact and adjustable apparatus that deploys to assimilate a golf course tee box setting. The apparatus is designed to house and protect a video display panel strategically located at a position that allows the user to view a real time video stream of their body alignment and club position, from address to follow through while maintaining the proper stance to effectively strike a golf ball. The hitting surface adjusts to accommodate a variety of club lengths and ball placements. As many cameras can be placed in different view points to instantly analyze and adjust the golfers swing by viewing the swing in real time.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of the Invention
Golf swing training devices and systems have typically been designed for a specific purpose and have either been used as a portable or stationary device or system. Swing trainers with monitor systems are usually separate from the platform itself and the video of the swing has to be seen after the swing has been delivered. This invention allows the swing to be seen live as it happens and any monitor or camera system can be used and will fit into the housing built into the platform.
(2) Description of the Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 & 1.98
The illustrations that follow demonstrate and clearly show the portability, the adjustable platform design, the monitor housing, and the ability to fold the invention into a small and compact design to be carried to any location desired making it separate from any stationary design prior.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A portable, compact and adjustable apparatus that deploys to assimilate a golf course tee box setting. The apparatus is designed to house and protect a video display panel strategically located at a position that allows the user to view a real time video stream of their body alignment and club position, from address to follow through while maintaining the proper stance to effectively strike a golf ball. The hitting surface adjusts to accommodate a variety of club lengths and ball placements.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

There are 5 photograph drawings in total that describe and illustrate the design and function of the “Portable Golf Swing Training Platform with Vide Compartment”.
In Diagram “A” (Side Angle View shows the (PGSTPWVDC) in its collapsed compact state. #1—Padded Hitting Surface covered with artificial turf. #2—Artificial turf covered standing surface. #3—Removable tee ball holder. #4—Weight bearing back end standing section. #5—Stop block to prevent the front section from sliding on the sliding position guide. #6—Protective Plexiglas. # 7—Locking mechanism to prevent the platform from opening when in the folded compact position. 8—Compartment enclosure for video display\panel and accessories. #9—Sliding position guide.
In Diagram “B” (Side View) shows the side view when closed for storage and portability. # 1—The hinged point wherein the weight bearing back standing section attaches to the sliding position guide. #2—Weight bearing back standing section. #3—Padded hitting surface covered with artificial turf. #4—Removable tee ball holder. #5—Compartment enclosure for video display panel and accessories. #6—Sliding position guide.
In Diagram “C” (Bottom View) shows the bottom view in an extended position. #1—Compartment enclosure for video display panel and accessories. #2—Sliding position guide. #3—Protective Plexiglas. # 4—Padded hitting surface covered with artificial turf secured to the sliding position guide. #5-Hinged point wherein the weight bearing back standing section attaches to the sliding position guide. #6—Weight bearing back standing section. #7—Stop block to prevent the front section from sliding on the sliding position guide. #8—Locking mechanism to prevent the apparatus from opening when in the folded and compact position.
In Diagram “D” (Top Extended View) shows the extended platform view. #1—Compartment enclosure for the video display panel and accessories. #2—Protective frame of the wood and Plexiglas to cover the compartment enclosure. # 3—Padded hitting surface covered with artificial turf. #4—Removable tee ball holder. #5—Sliding position guide. #6—Weight bearing back standing section.
In Diagram “E” (Top Folded View) shows the folded view in its compact form for storage with the compartment enclosure open to show the video display panel. #1—Protective frame of the wood and Plexiglas to cover the compartment enclosure. # 2—Plexiglas. # 3—Padded hitting surface covered with artificial turf. #4—Removable tee ball holder. #5—Stop block to prevent the front section from sliding on the sliding position guide. #6—Weight bearing back standing underside section. #7—Locking mechanism to prevent opening when in the folded compact position. #8—Video display panel in the compartment enclosure. # 9—Accessories section of the compartment enclosure. # 10—Sliding position guide.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The portable Golf Swing Training Platform with Video Display Compartment has a padded hitting surface covered with artificial turf that includes a removable tee ball holder, a standing surface, a stop block to prevent the front section from sliding on the sliding position guide and a locking mechanism to prevent the platform from opening when folded closed. It contains a protected enclosure that houses a video monitor used to watch the golfers swing in real time as it is happening therefore allowing the golfer to adjust their stance and club position accordingly. The monitor is protected by a Plexiglas window so that the golf ball when struck cannot damage the monitor itself. As many cameras in as many positions possible are freely allowed to give the golfer the broadest views of their swing. It is collapsible so that the platform can be folded into a compact closed position to hand carry and fits in the space of a typical car trunk for easy transportation.
A portable, compact and adjustable apparatus that deploys to assimilate a golf course tee box setting. The apparatus is designed to house and protect a video display panel strategically located at a position that allows the user to view a real time video stream of their body alignment and club position, from address to follow through while maintaining the proper stance to effectively strike a golf ball. The hitting surface adjusts to accommodate a variety of club lengths and ball placements. As many cameras can be placed in different view points to instantly analyze and adjust the golfers swing by viewing the swing in real time.

Claims

1: The “Portable Golf Swing Training Platform with Video Display Compartment” is comprised of a front section that is a golf ball hitting surface covered by artificial turf with a protected enclosure for inserting a video display panel and accessories connected to a weight bearing back standing section that join together on a sliding position guide at a hinged point wherein the two sections work in tandem to form a condition for storage and portability and to deploy as a platform deck to simulate a golf range tee box environment.

2: The platform comprises an artificial turf covering affixed to the top of the front and back sections to emulate a natural grass setting that adds a padded natural ground surface feel and effect.

3: The Platform adjusts to place the tee ball holder forward or back in a golfer's stance to accommodate the club selection and stance distance nearer to or further back from the ball by using the sliding position guide.

4: The platform further comprises of an enclosed compartment to house a video monitor that when connected to a camera(s) or camcorder(s) that are focused on the golfer in their swing position give a real time viewpoint to the golfer allowing the golfer to instantly adjust the swing to a more proper position.

5: The platform uses a slide prevention stop and a locking mechanism to prevent the platform from opening when in its folded and compact position.