QUICK RELEASE CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR GOLF CLUBS
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1. A connection system for a golf club, comprising:
- a first portion of the golf club including a plurality resilient teeth;
a second portion of the golf club configured to engage the first portion; and
an interlock device disposed between the first portion and the second portion to prevent relative rotation between the first portion and the second portion,wherein the teeth are sized and dimensioned to bend, wherein the teeth allow the insertion of the second portion of the golf club into the first portion and resist the withdrawal of the second portion from the first portion, and wherein the teeth form an acute angle with the direction of insertion.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed at a quick release connection system to facilitate customization of golf clubs. It can be used to interchange shafts, removable weights, or soleplates quickly and easily. Teeth are disposed on the inside of a frame so that a shaft may be inserted with minimal resistance, but cannot be removed without specific steps which may require the use of a simple tool. Strengthening and interlock devices are provided to ensure performance quality akin to traditional golf clubs.
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1. A connection system for a golf club, comprising:
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a first portion of the golf club including a plurality resilient teeth; a second portion of the golf club configured to engage the first portion; and an interlock device disposed between the first portion and the second portion to prevent relative rotation between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the teeth are sized and dimensioned to bend, wherein the teeth allow the insertion of the second portion of the golf club into the first portion and resist the withdrawal of the second portion from the first portion, and wherein the teeth form an acute angle with the direction of insertion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A connection system for a golf club, comprising:
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a first portion of the golf club including a first plurality resilient teeth; a second portion of the golf club configured to engage the first portion; a third portion of the golf club coupled to the first portion; and a fourth portion of the golf club coupled to the second portion and configured to engage the third portion, wherein the first plurality of teeth are sized and dimensioned to bend, wherein the teeth allow the insertion of the second portion of the golf club into the first portion and resist the withdrawal of the second portion from the first portion, and wherein the teeth form an acute angle with the direction of insertion. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A golf club, comprising:
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a golf club head including a first portion having a recess and a plurality resilient teeth disposed circumferentially about a portion of the recess; a weight that is removably coupled to a the golf club head, the weight including an engagement portion configured to at least partially engage the recess, wherein said teeth are sized and dimensioned to bend, wherein the teeth allow the insertion of the engagement portion of the weight into the recess and resist the withdrawal of the engagement portion from the recess, and wherein the teeth form an acute angle with the direction of insertion. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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