Modular Agility Ladder Assembly for Versatile Training Layouts

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for exercise and training equipment, such as agility ladders, that are easy to store, assemble, and use, while also allowing for various agility training exercises.

Innovation Solution

The invention includes agility ladders and components that can be easily assembled into multiple configurations, featuring ground strips with alternating edge hills and valleys, and connectors that allow for connecting multiple strips, enabling a variety of training exercises.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional agility ladders are used, then training functionality is provided, but storage difficulty and assembly complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of assemblyVSAvoidladder configuration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The agility ladder is divided into multiple detachable ground strips that can be connected in various configurations. Each ground strip can be independently handled and connected through connectors, allowing easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining training functionality across different layouts

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The ladder system transitions from a static traditional design to a dynamic reconfigurable system. Ground strips can be connected in different arrangements (straight lines, angles, curves) and easily reconfigured between training sessions, providing versatility while simplifying storage by allowing compact arrangement of individual strips

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional agility ladders are used, then training exercises are enabled, but storage space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining exercise varietyVSAvoidstorage volume

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the ladder into separate ground strips, the system allows flexible reconfiguration for different training exercises while enabling compact storage. Individual strips can be stored separately or arranged in a space-efficient manner when not in use, reducing overall storage volume compared to a traditional fixed ladder structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The same set of ground strips and connectors can be arranged to support multiple training exercises and configurations. The universal design allows a single storage space to accommodate various training needs through reconfiguration, eliminating the need for multiple specialized equipment pieces

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Device complexity

If fixed agility ladder configurations are used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but adaptability for different training exercises is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveladder structure simplicityVSAvoidconfiguration versatility

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system maintains structural simplicity in each individual ground strip while achieving dynamic versatility through the connection system. The simple, standardized connectors and ground strip design allow users to create complex configurations easily, bridging the gap between structural simplicity and configuration versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250387667A1Modular, adaptive, and multifunctional fitness training systems, system components, and methods of making and using the same

Publication Date: 2025.12.25 LEWIS TRAVIS R

AI summary

Agility ladders, agility ladder components, and agility ladder kits are disclosed. Methods of making and using agility ladders, agility ladder components, and agility ladder kits are also disclosed.