User Configurable Trailer

What is this patent about?

’193 is related to the field of configurable trailers, specifically those adapted for recreational activities like golf. Conventional trailers offer fixed customization, limiting the activities possible within them. This patent addresses the need for a more versatile trailer that can dynamically adjust its configuration based on user preferences and the selected activity.

The underlying idea behind ’193 is to create a reconfigurable trailer that adapts its internal environment to suit different activities and user profiles. This is achieved through a combination of movable components like slide-outs, leveling jacks, and adjustable interior elements, all controlled by a central system that responds to user input, sensor data, and pre-defined activity profiles.

The claims of ’193 focus on a configurable trailer specifically designed for practicing golf. The trailer includes moveable slide-outs that expand the interior space, an impact screen for hitting golf balls, a designated striking zone , a projection system displaying golf course imagery, and sensors to capture data about the ball's trajectory. The system then graphically simulates the ball's flight within the projected environment.

In practice, a user would select a golf practice activity, and the trailer's system would automatically extend the slide-outs to create a larger hitting area. The leveling jacks might adjust the trailer's tilt to simulate different lies. The projection system would display a virtual golf course on the impact screen, and as the user hits balls, the sensors would track their speed and direction, feeding this data into a simulation that shows the ball's flight path on the screen.

This design differentiates itself from static golf simulators by offering a mobile and adaptable solution. The dynamic adjustments based on user profiles and activity profiles allow for a personalized and immersive experience. The combination of physical practice with simulated ball flight provides a more realistic and engaging training environment compared to traditional driving ranges or fixed simulators.