Golf training platform
AssigneeBkb Web Marketing, LLC
InventorsDaniel Dowty, Kenneth Vaughn
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Abstract
A golf practice device comprises a main frame which contains a compressible energy transfer pad and a flexible turf section which rests atop the energy transfer pad. The turf section is secured in the frame only along a forward end of the turf section. Additionally, the turf section is secured to the energy transfer pad at an end opposite from the forward end or along a length of the energy transfer pad. Thus, when the turf section is struck by a swinging golf club, the turf section will flex, bend and move relative to the frame, thereby simulating the feel of creation of a divot. A tee box may be removably attached to the frame for allowing a golfer to practice teeing off. Multiple main and tee boxes may be attached together, both lengthwise and widthwise.
Claims18
A golf training platform comprising:
- a frame comprising a first side member and a second side member fixed in a position relative to each other;
- a turf bracket pivotally mounted between said first and second side members of said frame to pivot about an axis substantially perpendicular to said side members;
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- a turf section secured to said turf bracket proximate a first end of said turf section;
- said turf section comprising a flexible turf-simulating material;
- the turf section being secured to said turf bracket only along said first end of said surf section;
- whereby said turf section will deform, flex, and/or bend upon being contacted by a swinging golf club;
- wherein said turf bracket comprises a rocker plate to which said turf section is secured.
A golf training platform comprising:
- a main frame having two opposed sides defining a space therebetween;
- a flexible, deformable turf assembly positioned within the space defined by the sides of the frame;
- said turf assembly comprising a turf section and an energy transfer pad, the flexible deformable turf section being above the energy transfer pad;
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- a turf bracket mounted in said main frame for pivotable movement about an axis generally perpendicular to said opposed sides;
- wherein said turf assembly is removably mounted to said turf bracket;
- said turf bracket comprising a plurality of positioning members, and said turf assembly defining a plurality of a notches at said forward end that align with said positioning members of said turf bracket;
- said positioning members being movable between a clamped position and an unclamped position;
- wherein in the clamped position, the turf assembly is secured to said turf bracket, and in the unclamped position, the turf assembly is removable from the turf bracket;
- wherein the turf assembly is mounted in the main frame only proximate a forward edge of the turf assembly, whereby said turf assembly is adapted to bend and/or flex when contacted by a swinging golf club.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.