A hanging ball used for martial arts training

By designing a hanging ball structure, combined with a five-finger gripping part, counterweight, and force sensing system, the problem of inaccurate weight adjustment in traditional martial arts training equipment has been solved. This enables scientific quantitative training and flexible adjustment of martial arts strength and quality, thereby improving training effectiveness.

CN224421846UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30NORTHEAST NORMAL UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202521029454.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2026-06-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-05-23

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Technical Problem

Traditional martial arts training equipment has inaccurate weight adjustment and cannot be flexibly adjusted, making it difficult to meet the training requirements of specific strength qualities. In addition, it is unhygienic to use and cumbersome to operate.

Method used

Design a hanging ball that includes a five-finger gripping part, a counterweight, a counterweight protective cover, and a force sensing system. The ball displays the finger gripping force in real time through a thin-film pressure sensor, and the counterweight is adjustable, enabling scientific and quantitative training.

Benefits of technology

It achieves scientific and quantitative training of finger grip strength, fingertip gripping strength, and upper and lower arm lifting strength, improving the efficiency of martial arts skill training and meeting the needs of practitioners' skill growth.

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Abstract

A hanging ball for martial arts training includes a five-finger gripping part, a counterweight, a counterweight protective cover, and a force sensing system. The bottom of the five-finger gripping part is connected to a shaft, and the counterweight is fixed to the shaft. The counterweight protective cover covers the outer circumference of the counterweight, with its upper part connected to the bottom circumference of the five-finger gripping part. The force sensing system measures and displays the gripping force of the fingers. During use, the force sensing system displays the gripping force of each finger in real time, allowing for continuous monitoring of each finger's gripping force and identification of areas for improvement, thus quantifying training indicators. As skill increases, the counterweight can be gradually increased until the user can bear the maximum weight, thereby enhancing traditional martial arts skills.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model pertains to traditional martial arts training equipment, and in particular relates to a training device specifically designed to enhance the grip strength of the practitioner's fingers, the gripping strength of the fingertips, and the lifting strength of the forearms and upper arms. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional martial arts strength training is crucial for improving martial arts skills and combat capabilities. In the traditional martial arts training system, training in finger gripping strength, fingertip gripping strength, and upper and lower arm lifting strength is particularly important. However, the traditional method of using training equipment involves mixing yellow clay and hemp fibers with water to form a trapezoidal cone, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, with a small indentation at the bottom of each cone. Two cones are made in a set. Before drying, the five fingers of both hands are inserted into the top of the cone. Once dried and shaped, it can be used for training. During training, a little clay is added to the indentations daily to increase weight until they are full. The two cones are then broken and remade, repeating the process until optimal training conditions are achieved. However, this method has the following drawbacks:

[0003] 1. Fallen soil is unsanitary;

[0004] 2. It is difficult to make the overall weight accurate, and the amount of mud added each time is also not precise and cannot be quantified;

[0005] 3. Breaking it up and remaking it is also troublesome, as it takes more than a week to dry. This affects the rhythm of practice.

[0006] Another approach is to do many sets with gradually increasing weight. However, since the daily weight increase is very small, the amount of equipment needed to achieve the desired training effect is too large, making it difficult to popularize and impractical.

[0007] Therefore, existing equipment cannot accurately meet the training requirements for specific strength qualities in traditional martial arts training, and the weight adjustment method is not flexible enough, making it difficult to make reasonable adjustments as the user's skill level increases. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing technologies by providing a reasonably designed, scientifically structured, and easy-to-use strength training device. This device allows practitioners to fully exercise their finger grip strength, forearm, upper arm, and shoulder and back muscle groups. Simultaneously, other parts of the body are also involved in the movements, achieving integrated external strength, thereby rapidly improving the level of traditional martial arts skill training.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a hanging ball for martial arts training, characterized in that it includes a five-finger gripping part, a counterweight, a counterweight protective cover, and a force sensing system. The five-finger gripping part is spherical, with ergonomically designed holes for five-finger gripping. A shaft is connected to the center of the bottom of the five-finger gripping part, and a counterweight is sleeved on the shaft. The counterweight consists of several adjustable counterweight plates. The counterweight protective cover covers the outer periphery of the counterweight and is connected to the five-finger gripping part. The force sensing system is used to measure and display the magnitude of the finger gripping force.

[0010] Furthermore, the force sensing system consists of a display screen and a thin-film pressure sensor. The display screen is mounted on the outer circumference of the counterweight protective cover, and the thin-film pressure sensor is installed in the five-finger grip hole in the five-finger grip portion. The display screen and the thin-film pressure sensor are connected by a signal line.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a connecting plate connected to the bottom of the five-finger gripping part. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the shaft by screws. Connecting hangers are evenly distributed around the circumference of the connecting plate. Connecting holes adapted to the connecting hangers are opened on the upper circumferential wall of the counterweight protective cover. The counterweight protective cover is fixedly connected to the connecting hangers by screws passing through the connecting holes.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting plate is connected to the five-finger gripping part by screws passing through threaded holes on the connecting plate.

[0013] During training, this invention involves grasping one device in each hand, with all five fingers gripping the holes. The hands are then lifted, extended forward, and then horizontally separated to the sides. Alternatively, the device can be lifted overhead while rotating the wrists. The waist can rotate left and right, and footwork can transition from a horse stance to a bow stance and then to a crouching stance. The force sensing system displays the gripping force of each finger in real time, allowing for continuous monitoring of individual gripping strength and identification of weaknesses. The flexible and simple weight adjustment method enables scientific and effective quantification of training indicators. As skill increases, the weight can be gradually increased until the maximum load is reached, thereby improving traditional martial arts skills. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled version of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a force sensing system;

[0017] In the diagram: 1-Five-finger gripping part, 2-Connecting plate, 3-Shaft, 4-Counterweight plate, 5-Screw, 6-Counterweight protective cover, 7-Display screen, 8-Connecting hole, 9-Threaded hole, 10-Connecting hanger, 11-15 are five-finger gripping holes, 16-Thin film pressure sensor, 17-Signal line. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Reference Figures 1-3 This utility model includes: a five-finger gripping part 1 (material can be wood or plastic, etc.), a connecting plate 2, a shaft 3, a counterweight plate 4, a screw 5, a counterweight protective cover 6, and a force sensing system. The five-finger gripping part 1 is spherical, and the spherical crown is provided with ergonomically designed five-finger gripping holes 11-15. A shaft is connected to the center of the bottom of the five-finger gripping part, and a number of counterweight plates 4 are sleeved on the shaft. The counterweight protective cover covers the outer periphery of the counterweight plates and is connected to the five-finger gripping part.

[0019] The force sensing system consists of a display screen 7 and a thin-film pressure sensor 16. The display screen 7 is mounted on the outer circumference of the counterweight protective cover 6, and the thin-film pressure sensor 16 is installed inside the five-finger gripping hole in the five-finger gripping part. The display screen 7 and the thin-film pressure sensor 16 are connected by a signal line 17 to measure and display the magnitude of the five-finger gripping force.

[0020] The bottom of the five-finger gripping part 1 is connected to a connecting plate 2. The connecting plate 2 has a threaded hole 9. The five-finger gripping part 1 and the connecting plate 2 are connected by screws through the threaded hole 9 on the connecting plate 2. The connecting plate 2 and the shaft 3 are fixedly connected by screws 5. Three connecting hangers 10 are evenly distributed around the circumference of the connecting plate 2. The upper circumferential wall of the counterweight protective cover 6 has a counterweight protective cover connecting hole 8 that matches the connecting hangers. The counterweight protective cover 6 and the connecting plate 2 are connected by screws passing through the counterweight protective cover connecting hole 8 and the hole on the connecting hanger 10.

[0021] 11-15 are five-finger gripping holes, each containing a thin-film pressure sensor 16. The gripping force of each finger is displayed in real time on the display screen 7 via the thin-film pressure sensor 16. The number and weight of the counterweights 4 can be adjusted according to training needs, enabling scientific quantification of the gripping force of each finger, correcting bad habits, adjusting training intensity, and scientifically and effectively achieving the goal of rapidly enhancing skill.

Claims

1. A hanging ball for martial arts practice, characterized in that: The device includes a five-finger gripping part (1), a counterweight, a counterweight protective cover (6), and a force sensing system. The five-finger gripping part is spherical, with ergonomically designed holes (11-15) for five-finger gripping. A shaft (3) is connected to the center of the bottom of the five-finger gripping part. A counterweight is sleeved on the shaft (3). The counterweight consists of several adjustable counterweight pieces (4). The counterweight protective cover (6) covers the outer periphery of the counterweight and is connected to the five-finger gripping part (1). The force sensing system is used to measure and display the magnitude of the finger gripping force.

2. The hanging ball for martial arts practice according to claim 1, wherein: The force sensing system consists of a display screen (7) and a thin-film pressure sensor (16). The display screen (7) is mounted on the outer circumference of the counterweight protective cover (6), and the thin-film pressure sensor (16) is mounted in the five-finger gripping hole in the five-finger gripping part (1). The display screen (7) and the thin-film pressure sensor (16) are connected by a signal line (17).

3. The hanging ball for martial arts practice according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: It also includes a connecting plate (2) connected to the bottom of the five-finger grip part (1). The connecting plate (2) and the shaft (3) are fixedly connected by screws. The connecting plate (2) is provided with connecting hangers (10) evenly distributed around its circumference. The upper circumferential wall of the counterweight protective cover (6) has a connecting hole (8) that matches the hole on the connecting hanger (10). The counterweight protective cover (6) and the connecting plate (2) are fixedly connected by screws passing through the connecting hole (8) and the hole on the connecting hanger (10).

4. The hanging ball for martial arts practice according to claim 3, wherein: The connecting plate (2) is connected to the five-finger gripping part (1) by screws passing through the threaded hole (9) on the connecting plate (2).