Convex Rotating Platform Riding Trainer for Balance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Individuals interested in learning horseback riding often lack access to real horses for practice, leading to increased risk of injury and difficulty in developing balance and strength, especially in adverse weather conditions or for those recovering from injuries.

Innovation Solution

A horse-shaped riding trainer consisting of a convex, rotating platform and an adjustable post, allowing riders to practice balance and strength without a real horse, simulating the motion and muscle engagement of horseback riding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If real horses are used for training, then riding technique and balance can be practiced, but the risk of injury increases for beginners

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesafetyVSAvoidaccessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a horse-shaped training device that replicates the essential features and motion of a real horse without using an actual animal. The device includes a horse-shaped frame with a saddle, head, tail, and legs, designed to simulate horseback riding mechanics while eliminating the risks associated with live horses.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

2Productivity

If real horses are used for practice, then balance and strength can be developed, but availability is limited by weather, horse health, and access

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining availabilityVSAvoidenvironmental flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The training device is designed to be self-powered through user interaction. The rider's movements drive the horse-shaped structure, eliminating the need for external power sources, live horses, or environmental conditions. The device can be used anytime, anywhere, providing consistent training availability regardless of weather or horse health.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If beginners ride real horses, then actual riding experience is gained, but the risk of falling and injury increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesafetyVSAvoidinjury risk

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The training device incorporates safety features that cushion and prevent injuries before they can occur. The stable, controlled motion of the mechanical horse eliminates unpredictable movements that could cause falls, while the horse-shaped design provides familiar tactile feedback for proper riding technique.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

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 trainer provides a safe and effective means for riders to practice and improve their technique, build strength, and maintain fitness, offering a cardiovascular workout while minimizing the risk of injury to both the rider and the horse.

Implementation Method 1

a convex shaped, rotating platform

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Data Source

PatentUS9931556B2Riding trainer

Publication Date: 2018.04.03 COSMA CHRISTOPHER

AI summary

A horse shaped riding trainer and method of constructing a horse shaped riding trainer. The riding trainer includes a horse shaped riding structure, a convex shaped, rotating platform, and a post for mounting the horse shaped riding structure to the convex shaped, rotating platform.