Racket Shock Wave Absorbing Device for Frame Durability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional rackets lack a structure to counteract the impact force when a ball is struck, leading to deformation and potential breakage of the racket frame due to unmanaged shock waves.
Innovation Solution
A device with a first and second main body, each having a lateral wall member and string slots, with adjustable angles and node plates, is integrated into the racket frame to absorb and redirect shock waves, allowing them to be superposed and increasing the striking force.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional racket frame is used without additional shock absorption structures, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the racket frame deforms and may break when a ball is struck due to unmanaged shock waves
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds shock absorption devices (first and second shock absorption devices) within the racket frame structure itself. The devices are positioned at specific locations on the frame to intercept and manage shock waves generated during ball impact, allowing the shock absorption function to be integrated into the existing racket structure without requiring a complete structural overhaul.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces shock absorption devices as intermediary elements between the string bed and the racket frame. These devices act as mediators that capture and redirect shock waves, preventing them from directly transferring to the frame and causing deformation or breakage. The devices include components such as nodes, strings, and damping elements that work together to manage the shock wave energy.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If shock waves are allowed to transfer directly to the racket frame, then the shock wave transfer path is short and direct, but the racket frame experiences extreme torque and may break
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary anti-action by positioning shock absorption devices to intercept shock waves before they reach the racket frame. The devices are strategically placed at locations where shock waves naturally propagate, allowing them to counteract the harmful effects of the shock waves in advance. This includes using damping elements and reflective surfaces to redirect shock wave energy away from critical frame areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful shock wave energy into beneficial effects by using the shock waves to activate damping mechanisms and energy absorption features within the shock absorption devices. The shock wave energy is transformed into controlled vibrations or heat through damping materials, rather than allowing it to cause frame damage. This includes using the impact energy to compress spring elements or activate viscoelastic dampers.
3Force
If the shock wave returning time is long and frequency is low, then the shock wave has sufficient energy, but the striking force on the ball member is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action by creating multiple shock wave reflections and interactions within the shock absorption devices. The devices are designed to generate a series of reflected shock waves that return to the string bed at regular intervals, creating a periodic force application. This includes using reflective surfaces and elastic elements to bounce shock waves back and forth, generating multiple impact cycles that maintain high frequency and cumulative striking force.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes mechanical vibration by designing shock absorption devices that convert shock wave energy into controlled vibrational motion. The devices include elastic elements, springs, and damping components that oscillate in response to shock wave input, generating high-frequency vibrations that are transferred back to the ball member. This vibrational action increases the effective striking frequency while maintaining sufficient energy transfer.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively absorbs and redirects shock waves, reducing the likelihood of racket frame deformation and breakage by increasing the frequency and returning time of shock waves, enhancing the racket's practicality and durability.
Implementation Method 1
when the ball member strikes the string bed, a strong shock wave is generated on the string bed, and the shock wave is transferred in all directions
Implementation Method 2
a soft medium being disposed in the first string slot of the first main body and allowing the racket string to be fastened
Implementation Method 3
the shock wave is able to firstly strike a first main body or/and a second main body or nodes formed by a first node plate or/and a second node plate before striking the racket frame, so that the shock wave can be returned for being backwardly transferred, and the returning time of the shock wave can be shortened, the frequency thereof can be increased for generating an effect of superposing the shock waves
Implementation Method 4
a string passing an inner tubular wall is disposed in an adjacent string hole of the ball/racket frame, thereby providing interferences at different timings and bearing shock waves of a counter shock force generated while a ball being struck via the string
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AI summary
A device capable of generating superposed shock waves, which is applied in a racket having a racket frame and having a racket string with warp strings and weft strings mutually woven to compose a string bed, and includes: at least one first main body formed as a hard medium, a lateral wall member is convexly formed at one side or two sides thereof, a first string slot having an opening at a top end is formed at an inner side of the lateral wall member or the center of the two lateral wall members, a recess is formed at the bottom end of the first string slot; and at least one soft medium, disposed in the first string slot and allowing the racket string to be fastened. As such, the shock wave can be returned for being backwardly transferred to increase the striking force for a ball member.


