Adjustable Training Sled with Sensor Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing training sleds do not effectively simulate the optimized training angle and resistance conditions necessary for athletes to achieve top speed and proper form, particularly for sprinters, as they lack adjustable features to accommodate different athlete sizes and provide adequate resistance.
Innovation Solution
A training sled with an adjustable shoulder member, extendable cross member, and weight holders that allow for customizable height and angle settings, along with friction members and sensors to measure acceleration, enabling athletes to train at optimized angles and resistance levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing training sleds are used, then athletes can perform resistance training, but they cannot effectively simulate the optimized training angle and resistance conditions necessary for achieving top speed and proper form
Solution Approach 1:
The sled incorporates an adjustable shoulder member that can be positioned at different heights and angles, allowing the training angle to be dynamically changed to match each athlete's optimized angle. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the sled to adapt to different athletes and training conditions while maintaining a manageable structural complexity through modular design elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements adjustable parameters including shoulder member height, shoulder member angle, and friction member resistance levels. These parameter changes allow the sled to simulate optimized training conditions for different athletes and sprinting scenarios, transforming a fixed-configuration device into a versatile training tool that can be precisely tuned to match real-world sprinting biomechanics.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing training sleds are used, then resistance training can be performed, but they lack adjustable features to accommodate different athlete sizes and provide adequate resistance
Solution Approach 1:
The sled is divided into independently adjustable segments including the shoulder member assembly, cross member, and friction member system. Each segment can be adjusted separately to accommodate different athlete sizes and preferences. This segmentation allows for customization without requiring complete redesign of the entire structure, managing complexity through modular independence.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable shoulder member and cross member system serves multiple functions: it accommodates different athlete heights, sets the optimized training angle, provides structural support, and enables proper form training. This multi-functionality reduces the need for entirely separate equipment for different training needs, effectively managing device complexity while maximizing adaptability.
3Measurement precision
If fixed configuration sleds are used, then device complexity is low, but they cannot provide accurate feedback on acceleration and resistance conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The sled incorporates sensors that measure acceleration and provide feedback to the athlete or trainer. This feedback mechanism allows for precise measurement of training conditions and performance metrics, enabling data-driven adjustments to training programs. The sensor integration is managed through strategic placement of measurement devices at key locations on the sled structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The sled enables athletes to train at optimized angles, improving speed and form by providing adjustable resistance and accurate feedback on acceleration, enhancing conditioning and performance.
Implementation Method 1
a friction member in contact with the ground
Implementation Method 2
sensors to measure acceleration
Data Source
AI summary
A training sled configurable for adding weights in some embodiments to increase friction and provide for weight-training by lifting portions of the sled. Sled components are slidably or pivotably connected to permit lifting a shoulder member of the sled to different heights and to achieve an optimal training angle. The training sled having an accelerometer, sensor unit and display for sensing, determining and displaying the force of impact and movement of the training sled.