Martial Arts Trainer With Segmented Impact Absorbent Core

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Solution Overview

Problem

Martial arts training devices often suffer from sagging due to uneven filling, lack of dynamic target variability, and inability to simulate defensive maneuvers, leading to inconsistent resistance and limited training effectiveness.

Innovation Solution

A martial arts training device with vertically oriented armature members and a weighted core, allowing for ambidextrous interaction on multiple planes, featuring detachable training devices and impact absorbent materials to simulate various attacks and defenses without the need for adjustment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If traditional heavy bags are filled with stuffing material from the top, then the bag can be manufactured easily, but the stuffing migrates downward causing sagging and inconsistent density

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of fillingVSAvoiddensity uniformity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The heavy bag is divided into multiple compartments or sections, each filled separately to prevent stuffing migration and maintain uniform density throughout the bag structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A support framework or internal structure is installed before filling the bag, providing structural integrity and preventing sagging before the stuffing is added

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Device complexity

If a single fixed punching bag is used, then the device structure is simple, but the trainee cannot practice techniques at various heights and angles

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidtraining position variability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The punching bag system is extended into multiple dimensions by adding adjustable height mechanisms, rotational capabilities, and multi-angle positioning features, allowing training at various heights and angles from a single device

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The punching bag is designed to perform multiple functions including punching, kicking, blocking, and grappling training at different positions, replacing the need for multiple separate training devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If handheld targets are used to increase target variability, then training flexibility improves, but the requirement for an additional holder becomes necessary

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetarget variabilityVSAvoidholder requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The punching bag system provides its own target variability through automated or self-adjusting mechanisms, eliminating the need for an external holder or assistant to manipulate targets during training

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Ease of operation

If traditional punching bags are used, then the basic striking function is provided, but they cannot simulate blocking or teaching strikes through defenses

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestriking functionVSAvoiddefensive maneuver simulation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The punching bag incorporates dynamic elements such as movable shields, rotating targets, and responsive defensive structures that can move and react to trainee attacks, enabling simulation of blocking and defensive maneuvers

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enables efficient execution of offensive and defensive techniques across multiple planes, providing consistent resistance and promoting effective training without the need for multiple devices or training partners, while allowing for simulation of counter movements and defensive strategies.

Implementation Method 1

impact absorbent material formed over the vertical post with an exterior striking surface

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectImpact absorption: Damping

Implementation Method 2

vertically oriented armature members and a weighted core

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS9192840B2Martial arts trainer

Publication Date: 2015.11.24 THOMAS STEVON

AI summary

A martial arts training device has a frame including a vertical post, and an impact absorbent material formed over the vertical post. The impact absorbent material is provided with an exterior striking surface. The vertical post supports the impact absorbent material to form a primary striking target. An upper armature member connects to the vertical post at an upper armature member upper end. The upper armature member extends horizontally from the vertical post and then extends downwardly at a diagonal angle. The upper armature member is connected to the central armature mount. A lower armature member connected to the central armature mount at a lower armature member upper end.