Adjustable Basketball Training Apparatus With Laser Guide

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing basketball training methods lack an effective, independent apparatus that can simulate various practice scenarios and provide guidance on technique, especially when sufficient coaches or players are not available.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable basketball training apparatus with horizontal and vertical obstructions, ball storage racks, and adjustable attachments that simulate defenders, along with a laser guide alignment system, allowing for customizable practice conditions and enhanced portability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple coaches or players are used to provide guidance and facilitate practice scenarios, then the quality of practice and technique feedback is improved, but the cost and complexity of the training system increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvequality of practice and technique feedbackVSAvoidnumber of coaches or players required

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a mechanical arm with hand-like structure to copy the function of a human defender, and a laser guide system to copy the function of a coach providing alignment feedback. These mechanical copies enable independent practice without requiring actual human coaches or partners.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The training apparatus enables the player to practice independently with automated feedback mechanisms. The laser guide provides self-correction capability, and the mechanical arm creates self-contained practice scenarios, allowing the player to train without external human assistance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If cones and simple objects are used to simulate defenders and obstacles, then the portability and simplicity of the training setup is improved, but the ability to simulate desirable practice conditions and provide technique guidance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of training setupVSAvoidability to simulate practice conditions and provide feedback

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The mechanical arm is designed to be movable and adjustable, allowing it to simulate various defender positions and movements. The laser guide can be adjusted to provide different alignment feedback, making the system adaptable to multiple practice scenarios while maintaining relative simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The training apparatus combines multiple functions in a single system: the mechanical arm simulates defenders, the laser guide provides alignment feedback, and the structure can be configured for different practice scenarios. This multi-functionality increases adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a comprehensive training apparatus with multiple features is designed, then the ability to simulate various practice scenarios and provide feedback is improved, but the portability and storage efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to simulate practice scenariosVSAvoidportability and storage efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The training apparatus is divided into separate modular components including the mechanical arm, laser guide system, and support structure. These segments can be assembled and disassembled, allowing the system to maintain comprehensive functionality while improving portability and storage efficiency when not in use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The apparatus enables independent and effective practice of shooting, passing, and ball-handling skills by forcing desirable shooting paths and providing feedback on technique, improving proficiency without the need for multiple practitioners.

Implementation Method 1

The training apparatus also may include a laser guide alignment system that can help align the player to the target.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLaser: Laser

Data Source

PatentUS9873030B2Adjustable basketball training apparatus

Publication Date: 2018.01.23 FROSTINO FR

AI summary

An adjustable basketball training apparatus comprising an upper portion having a horizontal obstruction supported by one or more support members and a lower portion movably attached to said support members such that the height of the horizontal obstruction may be adjusted to force a player to release a basketball with a desirable trajectory toward the intended target, such as a basket or another player, and methods for use thereof. The training apparatus is adjustable and may include vertical obstructions extending from the horizontal obstruction, attachments that simulate all or part of a defender, means for distracting a player, and a ball storage rack.