Visual counting grip ball
By designing a visual counting grip ball and utilizing sensors and a servo motor adjustment mechanism, the problem of traditional grip balls being unable to record exercise frequency has been solved, achieving accurate recording and standardization of grip strength training and improving patients' rehabilitation outcomes.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520147115.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-22
AI Technical Summary
Traditional grip balls make it inconvenient for patients to record the standard exercise frequency, which can easily lead to irregular or non-standard exercise.
Design a visual counting grip ball, comprising a hollow sphere, a support mechanism, an exercise component, a pressure sensor, and an adjustment mechanism. The ball counts through the pressure sensor and transmits signals via a wireless signal transmission module. Combined with a servo motor, the elasticity is adjusted to regulate the exercise intensity.
It enables precise recording of grip strength training, improves patients' self-discipline and standardization in rehabilitation exercises, reduces blind spots in the supervision of medical workers, and facilitates timely intervention and promotes patient rehabilitation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of grip strength ball technology, and in particular to a visual counting grip strength ball. Background Technology
[0002] A grip ball is a fitness device specifically designed to exercise the muscles of the hands and forearms. Its design allows users to increase grip strength and enhance hand muscle strength through clenching motions. Grip balls offer many positive benefits to some patients and those undergoing rehabilitation, especially those who need to restore hand strength, improve motor function, or alleviate certain symptoms. Traditional grip balls are made of a single piece of foam that shrinks with pressure and returns to its original shape when the pressure is released. While this achieves the desired exercise effect, it is inconvenient for patients to record the standard frequency of exercise, easily leading to irregular or non-standard exercise patterns. Therefore, this invention proposes a visual counting grip ball. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that while grip balls can achieve the desired training effect, they are inconvenient for patients to record the standard training frequency, which can easily lead to irregular or non-standard training. This invention proposes a visual counting grip ball.
[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a visual counting grip strength ball, comprising a hollow sphere; a support mechanism installed in the sphere; multiple sets of exercise components disposed on the support mechanism, the exercise components being used to provide elasticity for exercise; multiple sets of pressure sensors, each set of pressure sensors being installed in the support mechanism and corresponding to the multiple sets of exercise components; and an adjustment mechanism installed in the support mechanism, the adjustment mechanism being used to adjust the magnitude of the elasticity.
[0005] Optionally, the support mechanism includes a fixed block located at the center of the sphere, and multiple sets of connecting rods are fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed block. The ends of the multiple sets of connecting rods away from the fixed block are jointly fixedly connected to an isolation ball, and the isolation ball has multiple sets of through holes corresponding to the exercise components.
[0006] Optionally, the exercise component includes a compression plate that contacts the inner wall of the ball. A synchronizing rod is fixedly connected to the inner side of the compression plate. The synchronizing rod passes through a through hole. An adjusting plate is slidably connected to the synchronizing rod. The adjusting plate is located inside the isolation ball. An adjusting block is fixedly connected to the end of the adjusting plate away from the compression plate. The synchronizing rod is slidably connected in the adjusting block. Both the synchronizing rod and the adjusting block are slidably engaged with the fixed block. A spring is provided between the compression plate and the adjusting plate. The spring is sleeved and installed on the outer ring of the synchronizing rod.
[0007] Optionally, multiple sets of support rods are fixedly connected to the outer side of the synchronizing rod. The support rods are slidably engaged with the adjusting block. The support rods are L-shaped, and a support plate is fixedly connected to one end of each support rod.
[0008] Optionally, the adjustment mechanism includes a servo motor installed at the center of the fixed block, and multiple sets of the pressing sensors are installed on the outside of the servo motor, with the positions of the pressing sensors corresponding to the synchronization rod.
[0009] Optionally, the adjustment mechanism further includes a first gear fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor. Multiple sets of second gears are provided on the outer side of the first gear and mesh with it. The multiple sets of second gears are rotatably connected to the fixed block. A rack is provided on one side of the second gear and meshes with it. The rack is slidably engaged with the fixed block. The rack is located on the side of the servo motor near the adjustment block and is fixedly connected to the side of the adjustment block.
[0010] Optionally, a wireless signal transmission module is installed in the fixing block, and the wireless signal transmission module is electrically connected to multiple sets of pressure sensors.
[0011] Optionally, a wireless charging module is installed in the fixing block, and multiple sets of batteries are also provided in the fixing block. All sets of batteries are electrically connected to the wireless charging module, and the pressure sensor and the wireless signal transmission module are electrically connected to the batteries.
[0012] Optionally, both the sphere and the bump are made of silicone.
[0013] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0014] This invention, through the design of the exercise component, allows the patient to press the ball during use, which in turn moves the compression plate to compress the spring. The spring's elasticity is used to exercise grip strength. Simultaneously, the synchronous rod contacts the pressing sensor to count the pressure, and the signal is transmitted through the wireless signal transmission module to visualize the rehabilitation effect.
[0015] Furthermore, by adjusting the mechanism, multiple sets of adjustment blocks can be moved synchronously after the servo motor is started, thereby adjusting the spring force before the patient presses, thus adjusting the intensity of the exercise, so as to facilitate the exercise for patients at different stages.
[0016] In summary, this invention facilitates grip strength training for patients at all stages, enables accurate recording of standard training frequencies, improves patients' self-discipline and standardization in rehabilitation training, reduces blind spots in clinical medical staff's supervision, and makes it easier for clinical medical staff to observe patients' functional training, intervene in a timely manner, and promote patients' rehabilitation training. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a visual counting grip ball according to this utility model is provided;
[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;
[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism.
[0021] Figure label:
[0022] 1. Sphere; 11. Bump;
[0023] 2. Support mechanism; 21. Fixing block; 22. Connecting rod; 23. Isolation ball; 24. Through hole;
[0024] 3. Exercise components; 31. Extrusion plate; 32. Synchronizing rod; 33. Adjustment plate; 34. Adjustment block; 35. Spring; 36. Support rod; 37. Support plate;
[0025] 4. Press the sensor;
[0026] 5. Adjustment mechanism; 51. Servo motor; 52. First gear; 53. Second gear; 54. Rack;
[0027] 6. Wireless signal transmission module; 7. Wireless charging module; 8. Battery. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.
[0029] The components of the present invention embodiments described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention.
[0030] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0033] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model proposes a visual counting grip ball, including a hollow sphere 1. Both the sphere 1 and the protrusions 11 are made of silicone, making it easy to clean and hold. The protrusions 11 also enhance the massage function for the fingers.
[0034] Furthermore, the aforementioned grip ball includes a support mechanism 2 installed within the ball body 1. The support mechanism 2 includes a fixing block 21 located at the center of the ball body 1. Multiple sets of connecting rods 22 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixing block 21. The ends of the multiple sets of connecting rods 22 away from the fixing block 21 are all fixedly connected to an isolation ball 23. The isolation ball 23 is also spherical, and the connecting rods 22 are used to support the isolation ball 23. Multiple sets of through holes 24 corresponding to the exercise component 3 are provided on the isolation ball 23, allowing the synchronization rod 32 and the spring 35 to pass through the isolation ball 23.
[0035] Specifically, the aforementioned grip ball includes four sets of exercise components 3 mounted on the support mechanism 2. These exercise components 3 provide elasticity for exercise. Each exercise component 3 includes a compression plate 31 that contacts the inner wall of the ball 1. Pressing the ball 1 causes the compression plate 31 to move synchronously. A synchronization rod 32 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the compression plate 31, causing the compression plate 31 to move synchronously with the synchronization rod 32. The synchronization rod 32 passes through a through hole 24, and an adjustment plate 33 is slidably connected to it. The synchronization rod 32 slides within the adjustment plate 33 without causing the adjustment plate 33 to move. The adjustment plate 33 is located inside the isolation ball 23, and an adjustment block 34 is fixedly connected to the end of the adjustment plate 33 away from the compression plate 31. The synchronization rod 32 is slidably connected within the adjustment block 34. Similarly, the synchronization rod 32 slides within the adjustment block 34 without causing the adjustment block 34 to move synchronously. Both the synchronizing rod 32 and the adjusting block 34 are slidably engaged with the fixed block 21, facilitating the insertion of the synchronizing rod 32 into the fixed block 21 and contact with the pressing sensor 4 when the pressing plate 31 moves, thus achieving counting while exercising. A spring 35 is provided between the pressing plate 31 and the adjusting plate 33. The spring 35 is sleeved on the outer ring of the synchronizing rod 32, providing elasticity to exercise the ball 1 when pressing, and allowing the pressing plate 31 to return to its original position after the external force is removed. Two sets of support rods 36 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the synchronizing rod 32, and the support rods 36 move synchronously with the synchronizing rod 32. The support rods 36 are slidably engaged with the adjusting block 34, ensuring that the movement of the adjusting block 34 does not affect the position of the support rods 36, thereby not affecting the position of the synchronizing rod 32. The support rods 36 are L-shaped, and one end of the support rods 36 is fixedly connected to a support plate 37, which contacts the isolation ball 23 to prevent the pressing plate 31 from protruding excessively outward and causing deformation of the surface of the ball 1.
[0036] Furthermore, the aforementioned grip strength ball includes four sets of pressure sensors 4, which are all installed in the support mechanism 2 and correspond to the four sets of exercise components 3 respectively. While pressing the compression plate 31, the synchronous rod 32 is moved so that one end of the synchronous rod 32 contacts the pressure sensor 4, thereby achieving counting while exercising grip strength.
[0037] Furthermore, the aforementioned grip ball also includes an adjustment mechanism 5 installed in the support mechanism 2, which is used to adjust the elasticity. The adjustment mechanism 5 includes a servo motor 51 installed at the center of the fixed block 21, and multiple sets of pressure sensors 4 are installed on the outside of the servo motor 51. The positions of the pressure sensors 4 are fixed and correspond to the positions of the synchronization rods 32. The adjustment mechanism 5 also includes a first gear 52 fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor 51. After the servo motor 51 is started, it drives the first gear 52 to rotate. Four sets of second gears 53 are provided on the outside of the first gear 52 and mesh with it. When the first gear 52 rotates, it drives the second gears 53 to rotate synchronously. Multiple sets of second gears 53 are rotatably connected in the fixed block 21 and the second gears 53 rotate in their original positions. A rack 54 is provided on one side of the second gear 53 and meshes with it. When the second gear 53 rotates, it drives the rack 54 to move. The rack 54 is slidably engaged with the fixed block 21. The rack 54 is positioned on the side of the servo motor 51 near the adjusting block 34 to prevent direct interference between the servo motor 51 and the adjusting block 34. The rack 54 is fixedly connected to the side of the adjusting block 34, and when the rack 54 moves, it drives the adjusting block 34 to move synchronously.
[0038] Finally, a wireless signal transmission module 6 is installed in the fixing block 21. The wireless signal transmission module 6 is electrically connected to multiple sets of pressure sensors 4. The wireless signal transmission module 6 can be Bluetooth or can connect to external devices via WIFI to transmit the exercise counts recorded by the pressure sensors 4 to external devices such as mobile phones and monitors. A wireless charging module 7 is installed in the fixing block 21. The wireless charging module 7 is used to realize wireless power transmission, allowing charging without physical connections such as plugs and sockets, making the sphere 1 a one-piece unit and eliminating the charging port, making the whole waterproof. Multiple sets of batteries 8 are also provided in the fixing block 21. All sets of batteries 8 are electrically connected to the wireless charging module 7. The batteries 8 are charged and store electrical energy through the wireless charging module 7. The pressure sensors 4 and the wireless signal transmission module 6 are both electrically connected to the batteries 8, and the batteries 8 power the pressure sensors 4 and the wireless signal transmission module 6.
[0039] In this embodiment, during exercise, the patient holds the ball 1 and presses it, causing the compression plate 31 to move. As the compression plate 31 moves, it drives the synchronization rod 32 to move synchronously. The synchronization rod 32 slides between the adjustment plate 33 and the adjustment block 34. At this time, the compression plate 31 compresses the spring 35, thus performing the exercise. This continues until one end of the synchronization rod 32 contacts the pressure sensor 4 for counting, and the count is transmitted externally via the wireless signal transmission module 6 for recording and observation of the number of exercises. For patients in the early stages of exercise, the servo motor 51 is activated, driving the first gear 52 to rotate. The first gear 52 drives four sets of second gears 53 to rotate synchronously, thereby causing the rack 54 to move, and the adjustment block 34 to move synchronously. At this time, the adjusting block 34 slides on the synchronizing rod 32, causing the adjusting plate 33 to move away from the squeezing plate 31. This releases the elastic force of the spring 35 to a certain extent, thereby reducing the resistance when pressing the squeezing plate 31, which facilitates the initial training of the patient. Conversely, starting the servo motor 51 drives the first gear 52 to rotate in the opposite direction, which can drive the adjusting plate 33 to move closer to the squeezing plate 31, squeezing the spring 35 and increasing the resistance when pressing the squeezing plate 31, thus facilitating the later training of the patient.
[0040] The above specific embodiments are merely optional embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.
Claims
1. A visual counting grip strength ball, characterized in that, include: A hollow sphere (1); The support mechanism (2) is installed in the sphere (1); Multiple sets of exercise components (3) are disposed on the support mechanism (2), the exercise components (3) being used to provide elasticity for exercise; Multiple sets of pressure sensors (4) are installed in the support mechanism (2) and correspond to multiple sets of exercise components (3); An adjustment mechanism (5) is installed in the support mechanism (2) and is used to adjust the magnitude of the elastic force.
2. The visual counting grip strength ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support mechanism (2) includes a fixed block (21) located at the center of the inside of the sphere (1). Multiple sets of connecting rods (22) are fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed block (21). The ends of the multiple sets of connecting rods (22) away from the fixed block (21) are fixedly connected to an isolation ball (23). Multiple sets of through holes (24) corresponding to the exercise component (3) are opened on the isolation ball (23).
3. The visual counting grip strength ball according to claim 2, characterized in that, The exercise component (3) includes a compression plate (31) that contacts the inner wall of the ball (1). A synchronizing rod (32) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the compression plate (31). The synchronizing rod (32) passes through the through hole (24). An adjusting plate (33) is slidably connected to the synchronizing rod (32). The adjusting plate (33) is located inside the isolation ball (23). An adjusting block (34) is fixedly connected to the end of the adjusting plate (33) away from the compression plate (31). The synchronizing rod (32) is slidably connected in the adjusting block (34). The synchronizing rod (32) and the adjusting block (34) are both slidably engaged with the fixed block (21). A spring (35) is provided between the compression plate (31) and the adjusting plate (33). The spring (35) is sleeved and installed on the outer ring of the synchronizing rod (32).
4. The visual counting grip strength ball according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple sets of support rods (36) are fixedly connected to the outside of the synchronizing rod (32). The support rods (36) are slidably engaged with the adjusting block (34). The support rods (36) are L-shaped. One end of the support rods (36) is fixedly connected to a support plate (37).
5. A visual counting grip strength ball according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (5) includes a servo motor (51) installed at the center of the fixed block (21), and multiple sets of the pressing sensors (4) are installed on the outside of the servo motor (51). The position of the pressing sensor (4) corresponds to the synchronization rod (32).
6. A visual counting grip strength ball according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (5) further includes a first gear (52) fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor (51). Multiple sets of second gears (53) mesh with the first gear (52) on its outer side. The multiple sets of second gears (53) are rotatably connected in the fixed block (21). A rack (54) meshes with one side of the second gear (53). The rack (54) slides with the fixed block (21). The rack (54) is located on the side of the servo motor (51) near the adjustment block (34). The rack (54) is fixedly connected to the side of the adjustment block (34).
7. A visual counting grip strength ball according to claim 6, characterized in that, A wireless signal transmission module (6) is installed in the fixed block (21), and the wireless signal transmission module (6) is electrically connected to multiple sets of pressure sensors (4).
8. A visual counting grip strength ball according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fixing block (21) is equipped with a wireless charging module (7) and multiple sets of batteries (8) are also provided in the fixing block (21). The multiple sets of batteries (8) are electrically connected to the wireless charging module (7). The pressing sensor (4) and the wireless signal transmission module (6) are electrically connected to the batteries (8).
9. A visual counting grip strength ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the sphere (1) and the protrusion (11) are made of silicone.