Segmented Handgrip Aligning Finger Tips for Sport Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sporting equipment handles and grips do not account for the unique anatomical details of the human hand, leading to uneven pressure distribution and diminished control and power when maneuvering the equipment, as each finger has a different length and joint alignment, causing the ends or tips of the fingers to not be aligned with one another during gripping.
Innovation Solution
A handgrip system with spacers and straps that elevate certain portions of the hand on the handle, featuring varying thicknesses along different segments to align finger tips along a common axis, and adjustable handgrips that rotate to accommodate different grip orientations, ensuring proper finger alignment and pressure distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional handles with constant cross-section are used, then manufacturing is simple, but finger alignment and pressure distribution are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is divided into multiple segments along its length, each with different cross-sectional dimensions. The proximal segment has a first cross-section and the distal segment has a second cross-section, allowing each segment to accommodate different finger requirements and achieve proper finger alignment during gripping
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the handle are given different local properties through varying cross-sectional dimensions at different locations. This allows the handle to provide optimized support and alignment for each finger region, improving overall grip precision without requiring complete redesign of the entire handle structure
2Stress or pressure
If conventional handles are used, then device complexity is low, but pressure distribution is uneven
Solution Approach 1:
The handle incorporates varying cross-sectional dimensions at different locations to create localized pressure distribution zones. This allows even pressure distribution across multiple fingers during gripping while maintaining relatively simple overall handle geometry through controlled dimensional variations rather than complex structures
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed handgrip position is used, then structure is simple, but adaptability to different grip orientations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The handgrip system incorporates adjustable components that allow dynamic repositioning along the handle shaft. This enables adaptation to different grip orientations and user preferences while maintaining a relatively simple structure through straightforward adjustment mechanisms rather than complex systems
Data Source
AI summary
Devices systems and methods are disclosed. Among other things, the devices systems and methods can facilitate ergonomic gripping of a handle; conform to the shape of a wrist; enhance golf techniques or performance; enhance racket sport technique or performance; protect a head of a user engaged in contact sports or other hazardous activities; identify concussions, in some cases in substantially real time; provide sterilization of garments; control surgical robots; allow for medical treatment of multiple subjects without disrobing; provide biometric or other data; and/or be used to train muscles or body parts for, for example, performing specified tasks using a body part.