Enclosed Hand Disc Court Layout for Multi-Sport Play
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing racquetball courts are underutilized and lack versatility for new sports games that can accommodate players of all ages and skill levels, including those with health challenges, while providing entertainment and spectator engagement opportunities.
Innovation Solution
A new sport game using hand disc equipment for hitting a small bouncy ball within an enclosed court with transparent or translucent walls and a low ceiling, incorporating mobile and permanent court setups, and customizable equipment for various striking surfaces and player comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional racquetball courts are used, then the court structure is established, but the court lacks versatility for new sports games and cannot accommodate players of all ages and skill levels
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a court system that can accommodate multiple sports games (racquetball, tennis, badminton, squash, padel, pickleball, and a new hand disc sport) within the same physical space. The court includes adjustable elements such as removable nets, configurable walls, and adaptable flooring that can be reconfigured for different sports requirements, allowing one facility to serve multiple purposes without requiring separate dedicated courts for each sport.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics through movable and adjustable court components, including removable nets that can be taken down or positioned at different heights, configurable wall arrangements that can be repositioned for different sports, and adjustable flooring configurations. These dynamic elements allow the court to adapt its physical characteristics to match the specific requirements of different sports and player skill levels.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the ceiling height is reduced to 12 feet or less, then the court becomes more suitable for the new sport game, but the available space for player movement is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating zones with different spatial characteristics within the court. The low ceiling area (12 feet or less) is specifically designed for the hand disc sport gameplay, while other areas of the court maintain higher clearance for traditional sports. This allows the court to have different vertical dimensions in different locations, optimizing space for each specific sport while maintaining overall versatility.
3Illumination intensity
If transparent or translucent walls are used, then spectator viewing is improved, but the durability against player impacts and falls is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by combining transparent or translucent materials with reinforcing structural elements. The walls are constructed using layered composite structures that include transparent panels integrated with structural supports, allowing the walls to maintain both optical clarity for spectator viewing and sufficient strength to withstand player impacts and falls. The composite construction distributes mechanical stresses while preserving the transparent appearance.
4Ease of operation
If hand disc equipment is used for striking the ball, then player engagement and precision are improved, but the equipment complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the hand disc equipment into separate functional components: the hand disc striking surface, the ball, and the supporting structure. The hand disc can be detached from the supporting structure, allowing players to use just the disc for striking while the support structure provides storage and protection. This modular segmentation simplifies the overall equipment while maintaining the precision and engagement benefits of the hand disc design.
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AI summary
A new sport game in which players use either single or double-sided hand disc equipment for hitting a small bouncy ball off of multiple surfaces inside an enclosed game court. Goals are positioned on ends of the game court. The game court can include a mid wall with an opening between the mid wall and the ceiling. The game is played by striking the ball with the hand disc equipment; moving the ball over the mid wall using the hand disc equipment or a portion of a body of the user and scoring at least one point when the ball passes over the mid wall through the opening and is received in one of the goals.