Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Practice projectile addressing surface
Patent
1996-07-26
1998-02-24
Graham, Mark S.
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Practice projectile addressing surface
A63B 6936
Patent
active
057206708
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a golf practice apparatus, and in particular, a platform and practice surface for use in practising golf shots.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Golfers find it desirable to practise their strokes and shots. Generally such practise takes place at a driving range. The practice surface at a driving range is generally flat and does not resemble the variety of terrains and conditions encountered during play.
It is desirable that a practice surface simulate actual conditions which may be encountered during play, such as up hill, down hill and side hill shots. It is further desirable that the golfer can practise both his stroke and stance in the up hill, down hill or side hill position in any simulated shot. The practice surface should be adaptable to simulate various shots without moving heavy equipment or changing locations.
It is also desirable that other golf conditions be simulated, such as sand trap, variations in grass and variations in tee height.
To facilitate practise, it is desirable that a golf shot simulator be very easy to use, safe and very versatile.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a golf shot simulator which is easy to use, includes many safety features and is very versatile. Various golf game conditions can be simulated by use of the present invention.
In accordance with a broad aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf practice mat comprising: the mat being positioned with respect to the practice surface such that the bristles are capable of extending through the perforations and being exposed above the practice surface; and,
In accordance with another broad aspect of the present invention there is provided a golf practice apparatus comprising: practice mat comprising a mat having a plurality of bristles extending therefrom; the mat being positioned with respect to the portion of perforated practice surface such that the bristles are capable of extending through the perforations and being exposed above the practice surface, and means for adjusting the bristles exposed height above the practice surface; and;
In accordance with a further broad aspect of the present invention there is provided a golf practice apparatus comprising: acting between a base portion and the practice surface, a pair of driving means acting to drive the tilting of the platform and a pair of double acting hydraulic cylinders to lock the practice surface into tilting position.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention provides a golf shot simulator in the form of a platform for supporting a golfer to practise shots. The platform comprises a practice surface for supporting the golfer, support means for the practice surface and lifting means for varying the vertical elevation of the practice surface to tilt the surface from the horizontal plane. The practice surface can tilt in all directions to allow for up-hill, down-hill and left and right side-hill shots or a combination thereof.
The practice surface of the platform is generally planar and of a size to allow a golfer to take a position on the platform. The practice surface is formed of a material, such as a wood, resin or reinforced resin, to support the weight of the golfer.
In an embodiment of the invention, the practice surface is covered in a synthetic grass mat or rubber pad, as is known. Preferably, the practice surface is adapted to support a tee. The tee may be in the form of a removable tee which fits into a mounting hole on the platform or, alternatively, a permanently mounted tee. There can also be provided various surfaces which simulate conditions encountered during play. For example, sand trap conditions are provided by forming a depressed area for containing sand or the like. Tee box, fairway and rough conditions are provided by mats having synthetic grass of appropriate lengths. In a preferred embodiment, the simulated condition surfaces are provided on the platform to allow for use by left and right handed golfers. Preferably, protective covers are provided for
REFERENCES:
patent: 5005837 (1991-04-01), Urra Martinez
patent: 5340111 (1994-08-01), Froelich
Crawford Paul R.
Oxley Bruce J.
Stegmeier Gary A.
Graham Mark S.
Griffin Intellectual Property Development Corporation
Verchere Bennett Jones
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