Modular Puck Dribbling Plate for Ice Hockey Training

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current ice hockey training methods require large, costly venues and equipment, limiting accessibility and flexibility in training settings and objectives.

Innovation Solution

A modular puck dribbling system comprising single puck dribbling plates with integrated sensors, indicators, and a processor that can be combined and connected to form various training configurations, allowing for adaptable and cost-effective training setups.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multi-person training in professional venues is conducted, then training effectiveness is improved, but cost investment and space occupation increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining effectivenessVSAvoidcost investment and space occupation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The training system is divided into multiple independent single puck dribbling plates that can be used separately or combined. Each plate is a self-contained training unit with sensors and indicators, allowing players to train individually while maintaining the ability to form larger training configurations when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The single puck dribbling plate is designed to serve multiple functions: it can be used as an individual training device, combined with other plates to form modular training systems, and adapted to different training objectives by adjusting the combination mode and number of plates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If existing ice hockey training equipment is used, then training functionality is provided, but space occupation and venue requirements remain high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining functionalityVSAvoidspace occupation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The training equipment is segmented into compact single puck dribbling plates that occupy minimal space individually. These plates can be arranged in different configurations depending on training needs, providing full training functionality without requiring large fixed training facilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The training system is dynamic and reconfigurable. The number and arrangement of single puck dribbling plates can be adjusted according to different training objectives, allowing the same equipment to adapt to various training scenarios without requiring dedicated space for each training type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Stability of the object's composition

If fixed training equipment is used, then training structure is stable, but flexibility in training configurations is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining structureVSAvoidtraining configurations
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The training system consists of discrete, standardized single puck dribbling plates that maintain their structural integrity when used individually but can be easily combined in various configurations. This segmentation allows both stability of individual units and flexibility of overall system configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple single puck dribbling plates can be nested or combined to form larger training systems. The plates fit together in standardized ways, allowing smaller training configurations to be embedded within larger ones, providing both structural stability and configurational flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS20240261653A1Single puck dribbling plate and modular puck dribbling plate
Publication Date: 2024.08.08 POTENT SPORTS & TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure relates to the field of equipment for ice hockey training, and particularly discloses a single puck dribbling plate and a modular puck dribbling plate. A player can select the number and the combination mode of the single puck dribbling plates according to requirements, the training cost of the player is effectively reduced, and meanwhile different training requirements can be better met. The modular puck dribbling plate can be connected with terminal device, and data generated in the training process can be intelligently analyzed through the terminal device, so that the training effect of players can be better monitored. In addition, the modular puck dribbling plate has the advantages of being convenient to store and carry and the like.