Inflatable Somersault Belt Centering and Tightening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing twisting belts for gymnastics exercises either fail to adequately center the somersault belt around the gymnast or provide optimal tightening, requiring multiple belt sizes and increasing costs, as the number of fixation eyes on the inner ring compromises between centering and tightening capabilities.
Innovation Solution
An inflatable somersault belt with adjustable connection elements and valves allows for quick and easy adjustment after donning the twisting belt, enabling optimal centering and tightening, and can be used with various twisting belt sizes, including existing ones, by inflating or deflating the belt for secure fitting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple fixation eyes are arranged on the inner ring to improve centering of the somersault belt, then the centering capability is improved, but the tightening capability deteriorates because the somersault belt becomes fixed relatively firmly and centrally
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the connection elements adjustable rather than fixed. The connection elements can be repositioned along the straps, allowing the somersault belt to transition between a fixed centralized position (for centering) and an adjustable position (for tightening). This resolves the contradiction by enabling the system to adapt its state based on operational needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by allowing the position of connection elements to be varied along the straps. By changing the position parameter of the connection elements, the system can optimize both centering (by positioning eyes centrally) and tightening (by adjusting strap length and connection point position), thus resolving the contradiction between these two opposing requirements.
2Ease of operation
If fewer fixation eyes are arranged on the inner ring to improve tightening capability of the somersault belt, then the tightening capability is improved, but the centering capability deteriorates because the gymnast cannot be easily centered in the twisting belt
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable nature of the connection elements allows the system to dynamically switch between prioritizing centering and prioritizing tightening. With fewer eyes, the system can still achieve good tightening through adjustable strap positions, while the ability to reposition connection elements provides flexibility to achieve adequate centering when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
By reducing the number of fixation eyes but making the remaining connection elements adjustable along the straps, the patent changes the system parameters to favor tightening capability while maintaining sufficient centering capability through positional adjustment rather than through multiple fixed points.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sizes of twisting belts and somersault belts are provided to accommodate different gymnast sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the somersault belt with adjustable connection elements that can accommodate different gymnast sizes within a single belt design. The adjustable straps and repositionable connection elements allow one somersault belt to serve multiple size requirements, eliminating the need for multiple sized belts and reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability.
4Measurement precision
If the somersault belt is fixed firmly in the twisting belt to achieve good centering, then the centering is improved, but the ease of adjustment deteriorates because adjustment must be done before donning the twisting belt
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the connection between the somersault belt and twisting belt adjustable rather than permanently fixed. The connection elements can be detached and repositioned, allowing users to adjust the somersault belt after donning the twisting belt, thus providing timing flexibility while maintaining centering accuracy through proper positioning.
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 solution allows for a single twisting belt to accommodate different gymnast sizes, providing both optimal centering and tightening, reducing the need for multiple belts and enhancing user convenience and flexibility during exercises.
Implementation Method 1
An inflatable somersault belt with adjustable connection elements and valves allows for quick and easy adjustment after donning the twisting belt
Data Source
AI summary
Gymnastics gear for performance of gymnastic exercises, where the gymnastics gear comprises at least a twisting belt, where the twisting belt comprises a first ring, typically an outer ring, and a second ring, typically an inner ring, where the two said rings are concentrically joined and can rotate in regard to each other about a common axis, where the first ring furthermore comprises at least two connection devices, where said connection devices are preferably arranged symmetrically at the outer periphery of the first ring and adapted for joining to a high-tensile or elastic rope, where the second ring also comprises connection devices at the periphery, where these connection devices are adapted for direct or indirect mounting of connection elements to a somersault belt, where the somersault belt is an inflatable somersault belt comprising at least one chamber and at least one valve, which achieves both a good centering of the somersault belt and a good tightening to the body of the gymnast, and where one and the same somersault belt can be adapted to gymnasts of different size as optimally as possible.