Gait analysis accessory and statistical system

By designing a statistical system that includes gait analysis accessories and a main control box terminal with gait detection and wireless transmission modules, the problem of the inability to intelligently detect athletes' running movements in existing technologies has been solved. This system enables intelligent gait information detection and statistics, reduces personnel requirements, and optimizes training results.

CN224235405UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15GUANGZHOU VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE OF HEALTH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGZHOU VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE OF HEALTH
Filing Date
2025-04-03
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

Existing technology cannot intelligently detect athletes' running movements, especially the frequency of leg lifts, and is prone to recording errors under high-frequency movements. In addition, more recorders are needed to meet the training needs of multiple athletes.

Method used

Design a gait analysis accessory, comprising a gait detection module, a first wireless transmission module, and an energy storage module within a housing, for detecting and wirelessly transmitting the athlete's gait information, and combining it with the statistical system of the main control box terminal to achieve intelligent detection and statistics.

Benefits of technology

It enables intelligent detection and statistics of athletes' gait information, reducing the need for personnel, optimizing training effects, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of detection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a gait analysis accessory which comprises a shell, a gait detection module, a first wireless transmission module and an energy storage module are arranged in the shell, the gait detection module is used for detecting gait information, and the first wireless transmission module is connected with the gait detection module to wirelessly send the gait information. The energy storage module supplies power to the gait detection module and the first wireless transmission module; the statistical system comprises a main control box terminal and a plurality of gait analysis accessories, the main control box terminal comprises a box body, a second wireless transmission module, a power module, an electric connecting piece and an identity recognition module are arranged in the box body, and the second wireless transmission module is in wireless signal connection with the first wireless transmission module. According to the gait analysis accessory and the statistical system, intelligent detection and gait information statistics can be realized, the personnel demand is reduced, and the training effect is optimized.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent sports equipment technology, specifically to a gait analysis accessory and statistical system. Background Technology

[0002] In running training, it is usually only possible to calculate the athlete's running time, but it is impossible to judge the athlete's leg lift frequency and provide targeted guidance to improve the athlete's running form. In high knee training, although there are usually recorders to record the number of times the athlete lifts their legs, the recorders are also prone to making mistakes under high-frequency movements. Furthermore, when multiple athletes are training at the same time, the number of recorders also needs to be increased accordingly. The shortage of personnel makes it impossible to meet the training needs of athletes. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a gait analysis accessory and statistical system that can realize intelligent detection and statistical analysis of gait information, reduce personnel requirements, and optimize training effects.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A gait analysis accessory includes a housing, within which are disposed a gait detection module, a first wireless transmission module, and an energy storage module. The gait detection module is used to detect gait information, the first wireless transmission module is connected to the gait detection module to wirelessly transmit gait information, and the energy storage module supplies power to the gait detection module and the first wireless transmission module.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0007] The housing also includes a charging / discharging module and a conductive component. The charging end of the charging / discharging module is electrically connected to the conductive component, the discharging end of the charging / discharging module is electrically connected to the gait detection module and the first wireless transmission module, and the energy storage end of the charging / discharging module is electrically connected to the energy storage module.

[0008] The first wireless transmission module includes a first wireless transmission unit and a first control unit, wherein the first control unit is connected to the gait detection module and the first wireless transmission unit respectively.

[0009] The housing includes a base and a cover, the cover being detachably connected to the base.

[0010] The housing has a signal through hole, and the first wireless transmission unit is arranged corresponding to the signal through hole.

[0011] The base is provided with an installation structure for connecting to the shoe. The installation structure includes at least two sets of extension protrusions, and the extension protrusions are provided with connection through holes.

[0012] A statistical system includes a main control box terminal and multiple gait analysis accessories as described above. The main control box terminal includes a housing, inside which are disposed a second wireless transmission module, a power module, an electrical connector, and an identification module. The second wireless transmission module is wirelessly connected to a first wireless transmission module. The identification module is connected to the second wireless transmission module. The power module is electrically connected to the electrical connector and supplies power to the second wireless transmission module. The electrical connector can contact the conductive element so that the power module can charge the gait analysis accessories.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0014] The second wireless transmission module includes a second wireless transmission unit and a second control unit, wherein the second control unit is connected to the identity recognition module and the second wireless transmission unit respectively.

[0015] The box body includes a box base and a box cover, the box cover being rotatably connected to the box base.

[0016] The housing is provided with multiple sets of receiving grooves for placing the gait analysis accessories.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0018] I. The gait analysis accessory of this utility model includes a housing, and a gait detection module, a first wireless transmission module and an energy storage module are arranged inside the housing. During the athlete's running or leg lifting process, the gait detection module can detect the athlete's leg lifting frequency and other gait information. The gait information can be uploaded through the first wireless transmission module, eliminating the need for manual calculation of the athlete's gait information, realizing intelligent detection, reducing personnel requirements and optimizing training effects.

[0019] II. The statistical system of this utility model includes a main control box terminal and multiple gait analysis accessories. The box can store multiple gait analysis accessories and is equipped with a second wireless transmission module, a power supply module, electrical connectors, and an identification module. Each athlete can wear one gait analysis accessory. After each gait analysis accessory detects the gait information of the corresponding athlete, it is uploaded by the first wireless transmission module to the second wireless transmission module. The second wireless transmission module receives the gait information from each gait analysis accessory and performs statistics, realizing intelligent detection and statistics of gait information, reducing personnel requirements, and optimizing training effects. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1This is a structural schematic diagram of a gait analysis component.

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the gait analysis components.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the gait analysis component.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural framework diagram of the gait analysis component.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a statistical system.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural framework diagram of a statistical system.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 100. Main control box terminal; 200. Gait analysis accessories;

[0028] 1. Housing; 101. Base; 102. Cover; 103. Signal through hole; 104. Extension protrusion; 105. Connection through hole; 2. Gait detection module; 3. First wireless transmission module; 301. First wireless transmission unit; 302. First control unit; 4. Energy storage module; 5. Charging and discharging module; 6. Conductive component; 7. Housing; 701. Housing base; 702. Housing cover; 703. Accommodating groove; 8. Second wireless transmission module; 801. Second wireless transmission unit; 802. Second control unit; 9. Power module; 10. Electrical connector; 11. Identity recognition module. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the gait analysis accessory of this embodiment includes a housing 1. The housing 1 houses a gait detection module 2, a first wireless transmission module 3, and an energy storage module 4. The gait detection module 2 detects gait information. The first wireless transmission module 3 is connected to the gait detection module 2 to wirelessly transmit gait information. The energy storage module 4 supplies power to the gait detection module 2 and the first wireless transmission module 3. This gait analysis accessory includes a housing 1, within which the gait detection module 2, first wireless transmission module 3, and energy storage module 4 are located. During running or leg lifting, the gait detection module 2 can detect gait information such as the athlete's leg lifting frequency. The gait information can be uploaded via the first wireless transmission module 3, eliminating the need for manual calculation of the athlete's gait information, achieving intelligent detection, reducing personnel requirements, and optimizing training effectiveness.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, a circuit board is provided inside the housing 1, and the gait detection module 2 and the first wireless transmission module 3 are integrated on the circuit board.

[0032] In this embodiment, the gait detection module 2 includes a gyroscope chip. The gyroscope chip can determine the athlete's leg-lifting action by detecting vertical acceleration, and can also determine the athlete's movement speed based on acceleration in the forward, backward, left, and right directions. In other embodiments, the gait detection module 2 also includes a vibration sensor. The vibration sensor can determine the athlete's leg-lifting frequency by detecting vibrations when the athlete lifts their leg. Specifically, the energy storage module 4 can be a conventional battery or a supercapacitor.

[0033] Preferably, the housing 1 further includes a charging / discharging module 5 and a conductive element 6. The charging terminal of the charging / discharging module 5 is electrically connected to the conductive element 6, and the discharging terminal of the charging / discharging module 5 is electrically connected to the gait detection module 2 and the first wireless transmission module 3, respectively. The energy storage terminal of the charging / discharging module 5 is electrically connected to the energy storage module 4. In this embodiment, the charging / discharging module 5 can be a conventional charging / discharging circuit. An external power supply can be connected to the charging terminal of the charging / discharging module 5 through the conductive element 6. After the current is modulated by the charging / discharging module 5, the energy storage module 4 is charged. During use, the energy storage module 4 outputs electrical energy. When charging, the discharging terminal of the charging / discharging module 5 supplies power to the gait detection module 2 and the first wireless transmission module 3. This eliminates the need for frequent replacement of the energy storage module 4, making it simple and reliable to use.

[0034] Preferably, the first wireless transmission module 3 includes a first wireless transmission unit 301 and a first control unit 302, with the first control unit 302 connected to both the gait detection module 2 and the first wireless transmission unit 301. In this embodiment, the first control unit 302 can be selected from an MCU or a CPU and its associated circuitry. The first wireless transmission unit 301 may include a WiFi chip, a Bluetooth chip, an RF chip, etc. After the first control unit 302 obtains the gait information detected by the gait detection module 2, it uploads it through the first wireless transmission unit 301.

[0035] Preferably, the housing 1 includes a base 101 and a cover 102, with the cover 102 detachably connected to the base 101. In this embodiment, the housing 1 can be made of lightweight materials such as resin or plastic, or it can be made of metal. The cover 102 can be connected to the base 101 by one or more of screws, threaded structures, and snap-fit ​​structures, which has the advantages of simple structure and convenient and quick installation and disassembly. It is convenient to open the cover 102 to maintain and replace the internal gait detection module 2, first wireless transmission module 3, energy storage module 4, charging and discharging module 5, and conductive components 6.

[0036] Preferably, the housing 102 has a signal through-hole 103, and the first wireless transmission unit 301 is correspondingly disposed with respect to the signal through-hole 103. In this embodiment, in order to ensure stable wireless signal transmission, the housing 102 has a signal through-hole 103, and the first wireless transmission unit 301 can be embedded in the signal through-hole 103, or the first wireless transmission unit 301 can be disposed directly below the signal through-hole 103. The signal output by the first wireless transmission unit 301 can be transmitted to the outside through the signal through-hole 103, avoiding obstruction by the housing 102, reducing signal attenuation, and making signal transmission more stable.

[0037] Preferably, the base 101 is provided with a mounting structure for connecting to the shoe. The mounting structure includes at least two sets of extending protrusions 104, and the extending protrusions 104 have connecting through holes 105. In this embodiment, the extending protrusions 104 protrude outward from the outer peripheral wall of the base 101, and the extending protrusions 104 have connecting through holes 105. The athlete can pass the shoelaces through the connecting through holes 105, so that the housing 1 is set on the shoelaces of the shoe. During the athlete's running or leg lifting, the gait detection module 2 can detect the athlete's leg lifting frequency and other gait information, and the first wireless transmission module 3 can upload the gait information. In other embodiments, the mounting structure can also be connected to the shoe using Velcro or adhesive tape, etc., and is not limited to this embodiment.

[0038] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the statistical system of this embodiment includes a main control terminal 100 and multiple gait analysis accessories 200 as described above. The main control terminal 100 includes a housing 7, and a second wireless transmission module 8, a power module 9, an electrical connector 10, and an identity recognition module 11 are disposed inside the housing 7. The second wireless transmission module 8 is wirelessly connected to the first wireless transmission module 3. The identity recognition module 11 is connected to the second wireless transmission module 8. The power module 9 is electrically connected to the electrical connector 10 and supplies power to the second wireless transmission module 8. The electrical connector 10 can contact the conductive component 6 so that the power module 9 can charge the gait analysis accessories 200. The statistical system includes a main control terminal 100 and multiple gait analysis accessories 200. The housing 7 can store multiple gait analysis accessories 200 and is equipped with a second wireless transmission module 8, a power module 9, an electrical connector 10, and an identification module 11. Each athlete can wear one gait analysis accessory 200. After each gait analysis accessory 200 detects the gait information of the corresponding athlete, it is uploaded by the first wireless transmission module 3 to the second wireless transmission module 8. The second wireless transmission module 8 receives the gait information from each gait analysis accessory 200 and performs statistics, realizing intelligent detection and statistics of gait information, reducing personnel requirements, and optimizing training effects.

[0039] It should be noted that the identity recognition module 11 is used to acquire personal identity information. The identity recognition module 11 can be a fingerprint collector, a face recognition device, a near-field communication chip, an IC collector, etc. The identity recognition module 11 first collects the athlete's personal identity information, and then matches the athlete with one of the gait analysis accessories 200. The athlete then takes out the gait analysis accessory 200 for training. During the training process, the gait information collected by the gait analysis accessory 200 can be matched with the athlete. This allows for the simultaneous detection of multiple athletes, and the data classification is reasonable, which can accurately distinguish the gait information of each athlete.

[0040] Preferably, the second wireless transmission module 8 includes a second wireless transmission unit 801 and a second control unit 802, with the second control unit 802 connected to the identity recognition module 11 and the second wireless transmission unit 801 respectively. In this embodiment, the second wireless transmission unit 801 may include a WiFi chip, a Bluetooth chip, a radio frequency chip, a 4G / 5G mobile communication chip, etc. The second wireless transmission unit 801 can wirelessly connect to the first wireless transmission unit 301 to obtain gait information. The second wireless transmission unit 801 can also connect to a cloud server to upload the gait information detected by each gait analysis accessory 200, and athletes can view the corresponding gait information through a mobile application.

[0041] Preferably, the housing 7 includes a housing base 701 and a housing cover 702. The housing cover 702 is rotatably connected to the housing base 701. The main control terminal 100 can be opened or closed by flipping the housing cover 702. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0042] Preferably, the housing 701 is provided with multiple sets of receiving grooves 703 for placing gait analysis accessories 200. The gait analysis accessories 200 can be placed and fixed in the receiving grooves 703 one by one, or can be taken out from the receiving grooves 703 for use, which is convenient for storing and organizing the gait analysis accessories 200 and prevents the gait analysis accessories 200 from being scattered and lost.

[0043] It should be noted that the gait analysis accessory 200 is equipped with a conductive element 6, the housing 7 contains a power module 9, and each set of receiving grooves 703 contains an electrical connector 10. The power module 9 is electrically connected to each electrical connector 10. When the gait analysis accessory 200 is placed in the receiving groove 703, the electrical connector 10 can contact the conductive element 6, so that the power module 9 charges the gait analysis accessory 200. In this embodiment, the conductive element 6 can be a male plug, conductive contact, etc., provided on the gait analysis accessory 200, while the electrical connector 10 can be a female plug, conductive contact, etc., provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove 703. The current output by the power module 9 charges the gait analysis accessory 200 through the electrical connector 10 and the conductive element 6. In this embodiment, the power module 9 may include a battery and a charging modulation circuit. The charging modulation circuit is equipped with a power management chip and multiple semiconductor switching transistors. Each switching transistor corresponds to an electrical connector 10. The power management chip can control the on / off state of each switching transistor to charge the gait analysis accessory 200 from the battery.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, and the protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. For those skilled in the art, improvements and modifications obtained without departing from the technical concept of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gait analysis accessory, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a gait detection module (2), a first wireless transmission module (3) and an energy storage module (4). The gait detection module (2) is used to detect gait information. The first wireless transmission module (3) is connected to the gait detection module (2) to wirelessly transmit gait information. The energy storage module (4) supplies power to the gait detection module (2) and the first wireless transmission module (3).

2. The gait analysis accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) is also provided with a charging and discharging module (5) and a conductive component (6). The charging end of the charging and discharging module (5) is electrically connected to the conductive component (6). The discharging end of the charging and discharging module (5) is electrically connected to the gait detection module (2) and the first wireless transmission module (3) respectively. The energy storage end of the charging and discharging module (5) is electrically connected to the energy storage module (4).

3. The gait analysis accessory according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first wireless transmission module (3) includes a first wireless transmission unit (301) and a first control unit (302), and the first control unit (302) is connected to the gait detection module (2) and the first wireless transmission unit (301) respectively.

4. The gait analysis accessory according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing (1) includes a base (101) and a cover (102), the cover (102) being detachably connected to the base (101).

5. The gait analysis accessory according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover (102) has a signal through hole (103), and the first wireless transmission unit (301) is correspondingly arranged with the signal through hole (103).

6. The gait analysis accessory according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base (101) is provided with an installation structure for connecting to the shoe. The installation structure includes at least two sets of extension protrusions (104), and the extension protrusions (104) are provided with connection through holes (105).

7. A statistical system, characterized in that, The device includes a main control box terminal (100) and a plurality of gait analysis accessories (200) according to any one of claims 2 to 6. The main control box terminal (100) includes a box (7). The box (7) is provided with a second wireless transmission module (8), a power module (9), an electrical connector (10) and an identification module (11). The second wireless transmission module (8) is wirelessly connected to the first wireless transmission module (3). The identification module (11) is connected to the second wireless transmission module (8). The power module (9) is electrically connected to the electrical connector (10) and supplies power to the second wireless transmission module (8). The electrical connector (10) can contact the conductive element (6) so that the power module (9) can charge the gait analysis accessory (200).

8. The statistical system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second wireless transmission module (8) includes a second wireless transmission unit (801) and a second control unit (802), and the second control unit (802) is connected to the identity recognition module (11) and the second wireless transmission unit (801) respectively.

9. The statistical system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The box body (7) includes a box base (701) and a box cover (702), the box cover (702) being rotatably connected to the box base (701).

10. The statistical system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The housing (701) is provided with multiple sets of receiving grooves (703) for placing the gait analysis accessory (200).