Wearable Basketball Training Apparatus with Elastic Feedback Bridge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Improving the consistency of long-range shooting in basketball requires constant feedback, as players need to execute a precise three-step motion to achieve high field goal percentages, which is challenging without continuous coaching observation.
Innovation Solution
A wearable training apparatus comprising a first wearable member on one arm, a loop on the other arm, and a bridge connecting them, allowing for adjustable tension to provide real-time feedback on maintaining parallel upper arms during the shooting motion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If a player practices shooting without continuous coaching observation, then the player can practice independently and save time, but the shooting motion consistency deteriorates and feedback is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by using an elastic bridge connecting wearable members on both arms that provides real-time tactile feedback to the player. When the player's arm position deviates from the correct shooting form, the elastic bridge generates tension or slack that the player can feel, immediately indicating the need for correction without requiring external coaching observation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the player to self-monitor and self-correct their shooting form through the wearable apparatus. The player independently receives feedback from the elastic bridge and adjusts their own posture, eliminating the need for continuous external coaching while maintaining shooting motion consistency.
2Reliability
If a wearable training apparatus with elastic bridge is used to provide real-time feedback, then shooting motion consistency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the training apparatus into separate wearable members that attach to each arm independently, connected by an elastic bridge. This modular segmentation allows the feedback mechanism to be integrated into existing clothing without requiring a complex unified structure, simplifying manufacturing and wearability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses flexible elastic material for the bridge connecting the wearable members. This flexible element provides the necessary feedback mechanism while being thin and adaptable to body movement, avoiding rigid complex structures and simplifying the overall device design while maintaining effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus ensures consistent execution of the three-step shooting motion by providing tactile feedback, helping players maintain proper arm alignment and posture, thereby improving accuracy and minimizing release time.
Implementation Method 1
The training apparatus includes an elastic bridge that connects the first wearable member and the loop
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AI summary
A training apparatus for assisting a person shooting a basketball includes a first wearable member for being equipped on a person's arm, a loop for slidably fitting on the person's other arm, and a bridge for connecting the first wearable member and the loop. The bridge provides feedback to the person while a shooting motion is being executed, thereby promoting consistency in the person's shooting form.