Portable Basketball Training Apparatus with Shock-Absorbing Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing basketball training devices are inefficient, bulky, and limited in portability and versatility, failing to effectively improve shot-making accuracy and lateral movement skills, and often require an installed rim or are not suitable for practicing shots from various locations.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight, portable shot-making training apparatus with a horizontal upper ring and adjustable telescoping pole, featuring a shock-absorbing base with concentric rings and elastic cords that returns the ball to the player, allowing for practice of stationary and moving shots without requiring an existing rim, promoting both shot accuracy and lateral movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a traditional basketball hoop with net is used for practice, then shot accuracy can be improved, but the player must retrieve the ball manually after each shot which is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The training apparatus automatically returns the ball to the player after each shot through the elastic cord mechanism and guide structure, eliminating the need for manual ball retrieval and enabling continuous shooting practice without interruption
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus maintains continuous shooting practice by automatically resetting the ball position after each shot, allowing the player to immediately take the next shot without breaking the practice rhythm or losing time
2Measurement precision
If devices are attached to basketball rims for training, then shot accuracy can be improved, but the devices are limited to locations with installed rims and lack portability
Solution Approach 1:
The training apparatus is divided into separate modular components including the base unit, vertical pole, horizontal pole, and guide structure that can be independently assembled and disassembled, allowing the device to be transported and set up at various locations without requiring permanent rim installation
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus functions as a complete training system that can be deployed at any location with minimal infrastructure requirements, serving both as a shot accuracy trainer and a portable basketball practice device that adapts to different environments
3Ease of operation
If conventional training devices are used, then shot practice can be performed, but the devices are bulky and difficult to transport and assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is constructed from multiple detachable components including collapsible poles and modular frame sections that can be easily separated for transport and quickly reassembled at the practice location, reducing bulk and simplifying handling
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical and horizontal poles are designed to be telescopic or collapsible, allowing the apparatus to be compacted into a smaller configuration for transport and then expanded to full operational size at the practice location, improving portability without sacrificing functionality
4Measurement precision
If fixed-location training devices are used, then shot accuracy from one position can be improved, but the ability to practice lateral movement and shots from various locations is not developed
Solution Approach 1:
The portable training apparatus can be repositioned to different locations on the court and used for practicing shots from multiple positions including corner shots, mid-range shots, and three-point shots, while also enabling lateral movement drills as players move between different practice stations
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances shot-making ability and lateral movement skills by allowing for efficient practice of stationary and moving shots, improving repetition and adaptability, while being easy to assemble, disassemble, and transport, suitable for players of all ages and skill levels.
Implementation Method 1
Elastic cords extend between the lower rings and the ring assembly to absorb the force of the ball upon impact and facilitate the ball to exit the lower openings rather than impacting the surface of the base member and rebounding out the upper opening
Data Source
AI summary
An athletic skill training apparatus includes a generally horizontal upper ring that defines an upper opening, preferably circular and the same diameter as a traditional basketball hoop, made from a strong, lightweight material. Three lower rings are attached to the upper ring and extend downwardly and inwardly to attach to a base plate. A shock absorbing base member is elastically suspended from the lower rings and absorbs a portion of the force from a ball shot through the upper ring. The base member includes vertically spaced concentric rings of different diameters to redirect the ball out of the lower rings. The rings, the shock absorbing base member and the base plate form a goal assembly that can be positioned on a support above a playing surface.