Split Guy Wire System for Volleyball Net Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional guy wire arrangements for volleyball and badminton nets are unstable, as attachments to the ground become loose during play, requiring frequent re-staking and can pose safety hazards, especially on hard ground where stakes cannot be driven flush.

Innovation Solution

A guy wire system with split end sections that are separately attachable to the ground using ties or latches, providing increased stability and safety by resisting loosening and allowing the wires to be flush with the ground.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional single-point ground stakes are used, then the installation is simple, but the attachment becomes loose during play requiring frequent re-staking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidattachment stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The guy wire end is divided into multiple segments (first guy wire portion, second guy wire portion) that can be independently attached to the ground at different locations. This segmentation allows the system to maintain stability during play while keeping the installation process relatively simple, as each segment can be independently secured.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If longer stakes are used to prevent loosening, then the attachment stability improves, but safety hazards increase on hard ground where stakes cannot be driven flush

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment stabilityVSAvoidsafety hazards

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

By dividing the guy wire into multiple segments attached at different ground locations, the system achieves stable attachment without requiring long stakes that protrude from hard ground. Each segment can be attached at an optimal depth, eliminating safety hazards while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces ground attachments as intermediary elements between the guy wire segments and the ground. These attachments can be optimized for hard ground surfaces, providing stable connection without the need for excessively long stakes that would create safety hazards.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If frequent re-staking is performed to maintain net tension, then the net stability is maintained, but time loss increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenet stabilityVSAvoidre-staking time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The multi-segment guy wire configuration provides inherent stability that prevents loosening during play, eliminating the need for frequent re-staking. Once installed, the system maintains net tension without requiring additional time investment for maintenance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The guy wire segments are pre-configured and attached to the ground before play begins, creating a stable foundation that prevents loosening. This preliminary proper attachment eliminates the need for corrective re-staking actions during or after play.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250001278A1Split end section guy wire system for volleyball and badminton sets

Publication Date: 2025.01.02 BROWN JESSE

AI summary

A guy wire system for supporting a volleyball or badminton net having a split two-part end section, each part attachable to the ground.