Light emitter-guided golf swing training system with sensory feedback

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a golf swing training device comprising an elongated shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and an intermediate portion. A grip is disposed at the proximal end portion. A first light emitter is affixed to the proximal end portion, configured to project a first light beam in a first direction. A second light emitter is affixed to the distal end portion, configured to project a second light beam in a second direction different than the first direction. A third light emitter is affixed to the intermediate portion, configured to project a third light beam simulating a virtual golf club head face. The first, second, and third light emitters are configured to interact with at least one sensory feedback providing target.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A golf swing training device comprising:
 an elongated shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and an intermediate portion between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion;   a grip disposed at the proximal end portion;   a first light emitter affixed to the proximal end portion, configured to project a first light beam toward a first direction;   a second light emitter affixed to the distal end portion, configured to project a second light beam toward a second direction, different than the first direction; and   a third light emitter affixed to the intermediate portion, configured to project a third light beam simulating a virtual golf club head face toward a third direction, different than the first and second directions, and corresponding to alignment with a golf club face alignment,   wherein the first, second, and third light emitters are configured to interact with at least one of a sensory feedback providing target.   
     
     
         2 . The golf swing training device of  claim 1 , wherein the third light emitter is configured to project the third light beam in pattern comprising square golf club face, an opened golf club face or a closed golf club face, and wherein the pattern is selectable by a user. 
     
     
         3 . The golf swing training device of  claim 1 , wherein the grip comprises a training hand grip configured to guide the user's hand positioning through ergonomic contours. 
     
     
         4 . The golf swing training device of  claim 1 , further comprising a golf club head affixed to the distal end portion. 
     
     
         5 . The golf swing training device of claim  6 , wherein the shaft and golf club head comprise a bore through golf club. 
     
     
         6 . The golf swing training device of  claim 1 , wherein the first, second, and third light-emitting devices are lasers with user-customizable colors. 
     
     
         7 . The golf swing training device of  claim 1 , wherein the shaft comprises a hollow portion extending between a proximal opening at the proximal end portion and a distal opening at the distal end portion. 
     
     
         8 . The golf swing training device of  claim 7 , wherein the first light emitter, the second light emitter or combinations thereof are disposed in the hollow portion. 
     
     
         9 . A golf swing training system comprising:
 a golf swing training device comprising:
 an elongated shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and an intermediate portion between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion; 
 a grip disposed at the proximal end portion; 
 at least one light emitter, comprising:
 a first light emitter affixed to the proximal end portion, configured to project a first light beam toward a first direction; 
 a second light emitter affixed to the distal end portion, configured to project a second light beam toward a second direction, different than the first direction; and 
 a third light emitter affixed to the intermediate portion, configured to project a third light beam simulating a virtual golf club head face toward a third direction, different than the first and second directions, and corresponding to alignment with a golf club face alignment; 
 
   and at least one target comprising a light detecting sensor, the at least one target configured to produce at least one sensory feedback when activated by one or more of the first, second or third light beams, the at least one sensory feedback comprising audible feedback, visual feedback, or combinations thereof.   
     
     
         10 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one target further comprises an integrated audible feedback generator. 
     
     
         11 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one target is configured to produce a first type of the at least one sensory feedback when a golf swing aligns with a predetermined swing plane or path, and a second type of sensory feedback, different from the first type, when the golf swing deviates from the predetermined swing plane or path. 
     
     
         12 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one sensory feedback further comprises tactile feedback provided by a haptic element in the grip configured to vibrate when a golf swing aligns with the predetermined swing plane or path. 
     
     
         13 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one sensory feedback facilitates a kinesthetic feedback in the user during a golf swing. 
     
     
         14 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , wherein the audible feedback includes user-selectable sounds. 
     
     
         15 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , further comprising an external audible feedback generator. 
     
     
         16 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , further comprising a software application executable on a computing device, the software application providing a user interface configured to allow the user to select sensory feedback options. 
     
     
         17 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one light emitter is configured to emit a light beam having user-customizable intensities, wavelengths, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         18 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , further comprising a charging sub-system for powering the at least one light emitter and the at least one target. 
     
     
         19 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one target comprises a first target, a second target, a third target, a fourth target and a fifth target. 
     
     
         20 . A golf swing training system comprising:
 a golf training device, comprising:
 an elongated shaft having a proximal end portion with a grip for holding by a user, a distal end portion, and an intermediate portion therebetween; 
 a first light emitter affixed to the proximal end portion, configured to emit a first light beam toward a first target; 
 a second light emitter affixed to the distal end portion, configured to emit a second light beam toward a second target; 
 a third light emitter affixed to the intermediate portion, configured to emit a third light beam simulating a virtual golf club head face; 
   wherein the first target having an adjustable activation diameter, is configured to produce at least one first sensory feedback when activated by the first light beam;   wherein the second target having an adjustable activation diameter, is configured to produce at least one second sensory feedback when activated by the second light beam,   wherein the first sensory feedback and the second sensory feedback each comprise audible feedback, visible feedback, tactile feedback or combinations thereof, and   wherein the first target and the second target each comprise a sensor, an integrated audible feedback generator and an integrated visual feedback generator.