Portable Basketball Training Device With Adjustable Member Holder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing basketball training devices are bulky, difficult to transport, and lack adjustable features for various player sizes and skill levels, limiting their effectiveness in providing versatile training experiences.
Innovation Solution
A portable training device comprising elongated members, a coupling device, a base, and a holder system that allows for adjustable positioning and easy setup, enabling players to practice dribbling and footwork with customizable height settings and instant feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional training devices are used, then training functionality is provided, but the devices are bulky and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The training device is divided into separate modular components including elongated members, a coupling device, a base, and a holder device that can be disassembled and stored compactly. The elongated members can be removed from the holder device for portable storage, transforming a bulky structure into a compact, easily transportable kit while maintaining full training functionality when assembled.
2Ease of operation
If traditional training devices are used, then training functionality is provided, but setup and takedown is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses modular segmented components that can be quickly assembled and disassembled. The elongated members insert into the holder device and can be secured or removed independently, allowing rapid setup and takedown without complex assembly procedures, thus reducing the time investment required for each training session.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling device incorporates resilient members that enable dynamic adjustment and quick connection/disconnection of components. The resilient members provide elastic engagement that allows the elongated members to be easily inserted into and removed from the holder device, facilitating rapid setup and teardown operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional training devices are used, then training functionality is provided, but adjustments for different sizes and skill levels are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The holder device incorporates multiple elongated slots at different vertical positions along the elongated members, allowing dynamic adjustment of the training obstacle height. The resilient members enable the elongated members to be positioned at various slots, providing multiple height adjustments to accommodate different player sizes and skill levels without requiring a completely different device for each adjustment level.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable training device includes a first and second elongated members, a coupling device, a base, a holder device, and a member holder. An elongated slot is positioned between a distal end and a proximate end on at least one side of each of the first and second elongated members. The first elongated member and second elongated member are each received by the coupling device to form a post that extends in a system vertical direction. The member holder has an engagement portion and a member receiving portion. The engagement portion includes a resilient member and a trapezoidal portion. The resilient member and the trapezoidal portion are slidably received in the elongated slot of the first and second elongated members such that the member holder is positioned into a plurality of positions within the elongated slots of the first and second elongated members.