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Golf swing training machineRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Practice Swingable Implement Or Indicator Associated With Swingable Implement, Swingable Implement Swing Path Indicator, Head Or Shaft Continuously Engaged During Swing, Closed LoopGolf swing training machine description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070072694, Golf swing training machine. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
PRIOR APPLICATION [0001] This is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 10/334,643, filed Dec. 31, 2002, a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 09/610,552, filed Jul. 5, 2000, a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 09/407,031 filed Sep. 27, 1999, a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 09/238,001 filed Jan. 26, 1999. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to the practice of the golf swing. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] In the sport of golf, the ability to control the flight of the ball through striking it with a club is directly related to the quality and repeatability of one's golf swing. Because of the nature of the body, the design of the club and the flight characteristics of the ball the art of golf is complicated and the subject of endless discussion. To achieve consistent control over the golf ball, one must develop accuracy and consistency in the practice of their golf swing. Not only does this require significant practice, but also the knowledge of the proper fundamentals. [0004] The training machines of the prior art, directed to the swinging of a golf club have attempted to create a physical motion reinforcement that develops the correct swing in the practicing individual. Unfortunately, no prior art has sufficiently accounted for the complexities and nuances of the golf swing and the golfer's anatomy to accomplish this. They have been lacking in the geometric theory and consequently in the physical construction. It is essential that a golf swing training device contain exactly the plurality and geometry of rotational axes and adjustments as does the present invention. [0005] In order to provide the greatest training value, a practice machine should limit the motion of the swing to the correct motion while allowing the user to obtain the natural, free moving feel of its proper execution. It is also advantageous to provide adjustable and variable resistance during that motion to further enhance the training experience. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] The principal and secondary objects of this invention are to provide a training machine for the practice of golf in which a club or club simulating implement is propelled along a desired trajectory under forces applied by the arms and hands of the trainee; and to do so by constraining the movement of the hands and of the sporting implement to optimal trajectory planes and against adjustable resistance. [0007] These and other valuable objects are achieved by a training device that is secured to a stationary frame at an adjustable height above ground and provides a structure for holding a golf club, or a golf club simulating device which is linked to the frame by an articulated assembly that keeps the hands of the user within an anatomically optimal plane regardless of the amount and direction of forces applied by the user. A plurality of rotational axes and unique geometry permit the body and club to behave in a manner consistent with the most desireable swing motion present in a natural golf swing. [0008] Further, the apparatus may also comprise a laterally movable platform upon which the user stands while practicing the swing. The platform allows the user's feet or stance to move away from or toward the target of the practice swing. This motion allows the natural shifting of weight typical of a golf swing while preserving the circular motion of the hands relative to the core of the golfer's body. In practice of a real golf swing, the user's feet are typically anchored while the upper body of the golfer shifts away and toward the target. This feature of the present invention further increases the fidelity of the practice motion it provides to that of a real golf swing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING [0009] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the first embodiment of the invention; [0010] FIG. 2 is an isometric view of a golf club attachment assembly; [0011] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of a golf club simulating attachment assembly; [0012] FIG. 4a-b are isometric views showing rotation of a club rotating about axis D; [0013] FIG. 5 is an isometric view of a hydraulic resistance mechanism; [0014] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the linking portion of the resistance mechanism; [0015] FIG. 7a is an isometric view of a model golfer in a backswing position; [0016] FIG. 7b is an isometric view of a model golfer in a ball address position; [0017] FIG. 7c is an isometric view of a model golfer in a finished swing position; [0018] FIG. 8 is an isometric view from below the ground plane of a movable platform; [0019] FIG. 9a-d are isometric views of a model golfer in a stationary frame of reference; Continue reading about Golf swing training machine... 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