Discus Training Glove with Strap Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Discus throwers face challenges in practicing their throwing motion effectively without releasing the discus, especially in confined spaces or near others, as traditional methods can alter the feel and motion, and there is a need for a device that allows practice with a regulation discus without the risk of inadvertent throws.
Innovation Solution
A training device comprising a glove body with wrist, thumb, and finger openings, combined with an attachment system to secure a regulation discus, enabling throwers to practice their motion at full speed and power without releasing the discus, using straps with hook and loop fasteners for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a regulation discus is used for practice without release, then the feel and motion are authentic, but the risk of inadvertent throws increases
Solution Approach 1:
A glove with attachment mechanism serves as an intermediary device between the thrower's hand and the regulation discus. The glove body with wrist opening, thumb opening, and finger openings allows the thrower to grasp the discus while the attachment system (straps with hook and loop fasteners) secures the discus to the glove, preventing inadvertent releases during practice while maintaining authentic feel and motion.
2Reliability
If traditional training devices with fasteners are used, then inadvertent throws are prevented, but the feel and motion are altered
Solution Approach 1:
The training device copies the natural feel and motion of a regulation discus by using a glove that replicates the hand's gripping mechanism. The attachment system uses flexible straps with hook and loop fasteners that allow the discus to move naturally with the glove during the throwing motion, rather than rigidly constraining it, thus maintaining authentic feel while preventing inadvertent releases.
3Area of stationary object
If practice is done in confined spaces or near others, then space utilization is improved, but the risk of accidental throws increases
Solution Approach 1:
The glove with attachment mechanism acts as a mediator that enables safe practice in confined spaces. The attachment system (straps with hook and loop fasteners) secures the regulation discus to the glove body, preventing inadvertent releases during practice near others or in limited spaces, while still allowing the thrower to practice full-speed motion.
4Productivity
If multiple training devices are used, then training effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The training device combines multiple functions into a single unit: the glove body provides the gripping surface and hand positioning, the attachment system secures the regulation discus, and the wrist opening, thumb opening, and finger openings enable natural hand movement. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate training equipment while maintaining training effectiveness.
Data Source
AI summary
A training device for use with a regulation discus includes a glove body sized and shaped for receiving at least a portion of a hand of a discus thrower therein and an attachment for securing the regulation discus to the glove body at a front of the glove body such that the discus thrower can grasp the regulation discus and practice throwing the discus without releasing the regulation discus from the glove body. The glove body has a wrist opening, at least one thumb opening, and at least one finger opening. Thus, even if the discus thrower inadvertently lets go of the regulation discus, the regulation discus is not thrown because it is secured to the glove body worn by the discus thrower. The attachment can be straps that are secured about the regulation discus.