Auto Driver
US20060281571A1
2006-12-14
10/908,910
2005-05-31
Abstract:
The auto driver is a golf club that can automatically help to compensate for problems with a persons swing or grip. It can teach you how to swing the club better. And if getting better is not in the users interests, it can help you play better buy making your shots go strait and letting you dial in as much draw or fade as is needed.
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Classification:
A63B69/3632 » CPC main
Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf for driving Clubs or attachments on clubs, e.g. for measuring, aligning
A63B21/00181 » CPC further
Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices comprising additional means assisting the user to overcome part of the resisting force, i.e. assisted-active exercising
A63B24/0003 » CPC further
Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances Analysing the course of a movement or motion sequences during an exercise or trainings sequence, e.g. swing for golf or tennis
A63B24/0021 » CPC further
Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances Tracking a path or terminating locations
A63B53/04 » CPC further
Golf clubs Heads
A63B60/46 » CPC further
Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like Measurement devices associated with golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like for measuring physical parameters relating to sporting activity, e.g. baseball bats with impact indicators or bracelets for measuring the golf swing
A63B53/0466 » CPC further
Golf clubs; Heads wood-type
A63B2024/0056 » CPC further
Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances; Tracking a path or terminating locations for statistical or strategic analysis
A63B2220/40 » CPC further
Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity Acceleration
A63B69/36 IPC
Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
Description
The auto Driver is an electronic golf club.
The club has a motorized face proportionally controlled by an onboard accelerometer to keep it perpendicular to the direction of the swing
Claims
What is claimed is:1. The adjustable clubface allows for face angle changes.
2. The accelerometer maps the direction of the swing.
3. Onboard memory allows for swing analysis, and to recommend ways to correct your swing.
4. Motorized actuator changes the face angle in real time as you swing.