Hinged Striking Surface with Return Mechanism for Dynamic Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Martial arts and boxing practitioners face challenges in practicing striking techniques without a partner, as static targets like heavy bags lack the dynamic response and feedback necessary for developing quick combination strikes and improving form.
Innovation Solution
A striking system with a base support member, a hingedly connected support arm that swings and returns to a pre-strike position, and a striking surface providing tactile feedback through peripheral walls, allowing for customizable resistance and feedback on striking technique.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a practitioner uses static targets like heavy bags for practice, then the target provides a stable striking surface, but the target swings freely and unpredictably after being struck, lacking realistic feedback
Solution Approach 1:
The striking system transitions from a static heavy bag to a dynamic target that swings on a hinge mechanism when struck, then automatically returns to its original position. This dynamic behavior simulates the movement of a human opponent, providing realistic tactile feedback while maintaining striking surface stability during impact.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates a return mechanism that provides immediate tactile feedback to the practitioner through the movement and resistance of the hinged striking surface. The surface returns to its original position after being struck, creating a feedback loop that mimics the response of a human opponent and helps the practitioner develop proper striking technique.
2Loss of information
If a practitioner uses pads held by a partner for practice, then the pads provide realistic feedback and protection, but the practitioner requires a partner which limits independent practice
Solution Approach 1:
The striking system is designed to function independently without requiring a human operator. The hinged support arm with return mechanism automatically resets the striking surface after each strike, allowing the practitioner to train alone while receiving consistent, realistic feedback similar to partner-based training.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses a hinged support arm that allows the striking surface to move dynamically when struck and automatically return to its original position. This dynamic movement provides realistic tactile feedback that helps the practitioner develop proper technique for combination strikes and timing, eliminating the need for a partner.
3Speed
If a practitioner uses speed bags for practice, then hand-eye coordination is improved, but the system lacks the ability to provide customizable resistance and tactile feedback for technique development
Solution Approach 1:
The striking system allows for adjustment of the hinge mechanism and return mechanism parameters to vary the resistance and movement characteristics. This enables the practitioner to customize the training intensity and feedback characteristics to match specific technique development goals, unlike fixed-speed speed bags.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables practitioners to develop quick combination strikes and improve striking form by providing a dynamic, realistic feedback mechanism that simulates a human opponent's response, enhancing training effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
a return mechanism configured to resiliently return the support arm from the post-strike position to the at-rest position
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AI summary
A system for practicing striking is described. The system includes a base support member, a support arm hingedly connected to said base support member capable of swinging from a first, at-rest position, to a second, post-strike position, a striking surface attached to an end of said support arm, and a return mechanism configured to resiliently return said support arm from said post-strike position to said at-rest position after the striking surface has been struck. The striking surface comprises one or more walls capable of providing tactile feedback to a practitioner for practicing a striking technique.