Force diversion apparatus and methods and devices including the same
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1. A sports implement for use with an object, comprising:
- a golf club head that is configured to collide with the object; and
a force diversion apparatus on the golf club head includinga club head strike plate having a surface with linear indentations and movable relative to the impact device; and
a force conversion portion, operably connected to the club head strike plate, configured to redirect at least a portion of a force that is perpendicular to the surface of the club head strike plate and associated with the object impacting the force diversion apparatus, the redirection being in a direction that is substantially parallel to the surface of the club head strike plate.
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Abstract
Force diversion apparatus, methods and devices including the same result in rotational motion being imparted to an impacting object.
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7 Claims
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1. A sports implement for use with an object, comprising:
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a golf club head that is configured to collide with the object; and a force diversion apparatus on the golf club head including a club head strike plate having a surface with linear indentations and movable relative to the impact device; and a force conversion portion, operably connected to the club head strike plate, configured to redirect at least a portion of a force that is perpendicular to the surface of the club head strike plate and associated with the object impacting the force diversion apparatus, the redirection being in a direction that is substantially parallel to the surface of the club head strike plate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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