Skipping Rope With Integrated LED Display And Counting Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing skipping ropes do not have a mechanism to display the counted rope skipping times in a visually appealing manner, making it difficult for users and others to track the number of skips, which is less engaging and less useful.
Innovation Solution
A skipping rope design featuring two handles with a counting module and a display device using LED modules connected via a 2-wire bus, allowing the skipping times to be displayed in light form, along with additional features like a main control module, acceleration sensor, button module, power supply module, wireless communication module, and music module for enhanced functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a counting module is added to the skipping rope, then the rope skipping times can be counted and displayed, but the device complexity increases due to additional electronic components and wiring
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the counting module, display device, power supply module, and control circuitry into an integrated system within the skipping rope handles. The counting module and display are merged into a unified electronic assembly that reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall structure while maintaining full functionality for tracking and displaying skipping times.
2Illumination intensity
If LED modules are arranged within the rope for visual display, then the skipping times can be displayed in light form which is more engaging and visible, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is segmented into multiple independent LED modules distributed along the rope length. Each LED module can be manufactured and tested separately, then assembled into the final product. This segmentation allows for modular manufacturing, easier quality control, and simplified assembly processes while achieving high visibility through multiple light sources.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional modules (power supply, wireless communication, music) are added to enhance functionality, then the user experience is improved, but the device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The music module and wireless communication module operate periodically rather than continuously. The music module activates only during or after skipping sessions to provide feedback, while the wireless communication module transmits data in periodic bursts when needed. This periodic operation significantly reduces energy consumption compared to continuous operation, while still providing enhanced functionality when required.
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
Enables users to visually track the skipping times, enhancing user experience with a more engaging and informative display of skipping counts, and includes additional features like power management and wireless communication for improved functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a display device arranged within the rope and is electrically connected to the counting module for displaying the rope skipping times in a light form
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a skipping rope. The skipping rope allows the rope skipping times being counted and displayed in the form of light, facilitating users and others to learn about the rope skipping times. The skipping rope comprises two handles, a rope arranged between the two handles, a counting module located on one of the two handles for counting the rope skipping times, a display device arranged within the rope and electrically connected with the counting module for displaying the rope skipping times in the form of light after the counting module counts the rope skipping times.