US 10,712,223 B2 · Mass proportions scaling apparatuses

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an apparatus to measure swing mass moments of sports implements. The present disclosure further provides an apparatus to measure a center of mass point of sports implements. Some embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a single, compact apparatus configured to measure both a swing mass moment and a center of mass point of a sports implement. The disclosed swing mass measurement apparatus provides a compact mechanical device configured to quickly, accurately measure even small differences of implement swing mass. The disclosed center of mass point measurement apparatus provides a large roller rod adjuster, allowing easy adjustment of tested implements into balance of center mass over rod, then a touch stylus is moved into contact with the tested implements handle, for an accurate location measurement, that is projected onto a double size scale readout for enhanced comprehension.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for measuring a center of mass of an implement, comprising:

a base;
a rotatable rod located at a first end of the base and configured to pivot about its axis;
a first arm configured to guide a first portion of the implement and configured to restrict movement of the implement above the base;
and
a second arm comprising a pivotal touch stylus and a pointer element, wherein the touch stylus is configured to abut an end portion of the first portion of the implement when the implement position intersects with the radial movement of the second arm, and wherein the pointer element is located at an end portion of the second arm.

2 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Mass proportions scaling apparatuses

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Mass proportions scaling apparatuses

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Abstract

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