Modular Tennis Net Assembly for Multi-Mode Training Setups

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tennis nets have a single function as a net and lack versatility for different training scenarios, limiting their use in various tennis training activities.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional tennis net design that allows for side-by-side or vertical arrangement, utilizing connecting pipes, sleeves, and brackets to create ordinary, small-sized, and double-sided rebound training nets, enabling multiple configurations for varied training needs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a traditional single-function tennis net is used, then the structure is simple, but the versatility for different training scenarios is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveversatility for different training scenariosVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tennis net system is designed to perform multiple functions including serving as a standard tennis net, a rebound training net, and a partition net. The net structure incorporates detachable connections and adjustable components that enable it to adapt to different training scenarios and functional requirements, transforming a single-function net into a multi-functional sports equipment system

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

Solution Approach 2:

The tennis net is divided into separate modular components including net panels, connecting pipes, brackets, and fasteners. These segmented parts can be independently assembled and disassembled to configure different net arrangements (side-by-side for rebound training, vertical for partitioning), allowing the system to achieve versatility through modular composition rather than inherent structural complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If the net is designed for multiple configurations, then the training versatility is enhanced, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration flexibilityVSAvoidassembly and disassembly ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connecting pipes and brackets are designed with movable and detachable features that allow dynamic reconfiguration of the net system. The fasteners enable quick attachment and detachment of net panels to connecting pipes, while the brackets can be easily assembled and disassembled from the connecting pipes, facilitating rapid transformation between different net configurations without complex assembly procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12491419B2Multifunctional tennis net
Publication Date: 2025.12.09 GU BINGRONG
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AI summary

A multifunctional tennis net, comprising a pair of nets, wherein the pair of nets are arranged side by side or in a vertical direction, the pair of nets comprises two independent meshes which are bonded by Velcro. The upper and lower sides of the nets are provided with second connecting pipes, and the left and right sides of the nets are provided with first connecting pipes. The bottom of the first connecting pipes are movably inserted with a bracket, and the outer wall of the first connecting pipes are sleeved with T-shaped sleeves and Z-shaped sleeves. The first connecting pipes are movably plugged with the second connecting pipes through the T-shaped sleeves, the first connecting pipes are movably plugged with the brackets through the Z-shaped sleeves, and the T-shaped sleeves and the Z-shaped sleeves are provided with positioning holes.