Motor-Assisted Training Assembly With Real-Time Force Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional training apparatuses are bulky, passive, and lack feedback assistance, leading to inconvenient use, poor training results, and potential injuries due to incorrect form, especially for users with disabilities.

Innovation Solution

A training device with a main assembly and attachment assembly, equipped with a driving component and controller, that provides adjustable auxiliary forces through a rod, allowing for isokinetic, isotonic, and isometric modes, and includes a system for data detection and feedback through a server for improved training outcomes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Force

If conventional training apparatuses use large weights to provide resistive force, then training effectiveness is improved, but the volume and portability of the apparatus deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresistive forceVSAvoidapparatus volume
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical weight-based resistive force system with an electronic motor-driven system. The motor assembly generates resistive force through electrical control, eliminating the need for large physical weights. This substitution allows the apparatus to maintain high force output while significantly reducing volume and improving portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a dynamic force generation system where the motor assembly can adjust resistive force in real-time based on user needs. Unlike static weight systems, the electronic system can dynamically modify force magnitude, making the apparatus both compact and adaptable to various training intensities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple training apparatuses with different weights are used to achieve varied training, then training versatility is improved, but device complexity and convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining versatilityVSAvoidnumber of apparatuses
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a universal training apparatus where a single device can provide multiple training functions through electronic control. The motor assembly can generate different resistive force levels and training modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric) without requiring separate apparatuses for each weight level, thereby simplifying the system while maintaining versatility.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent achieves training versatility by changing operational parameters (force magnitude, speed, mode) through electronic control rather than physical reconfiguration. The controller can adjust multiple parameters to create different training scenarios, allowing one apparatus to replace multiple weight-based devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If conventional training apparatuses lack feedback mechanisms, then device simplicity is maintained, but training reliability and safety deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining safetyVSAvoidfeedback system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates a feedback system where sensors detect user performance parameters (force applied, movement speed, range of motion) and transmit this data to the controller. The controller processes this feedback and adjusts training parameters in real-time, providing safety monitoring and performance optimization. This feedback loop enhances training reliability while maintaining manageable system complexity through integrated control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12508460B2Training device and utilizing method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.12.30 FREE BIONICS TAIWAN INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a training device and a utilizing method thereof. The training device includes a main assembly and a first attachment assembly. The main assembly includes a housing and a driving component. The driving component is disposed in the housing. The first attachment assembly includes a first rod and a first attachment component. An end of the first rod is connected to the driving component. The driving component drives the first rod to rotate. The first attachment component is disposed on the first rod and attaches to a user.