Spring-Form Banner Cinch Strap for Variable Soccer Goals

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing goal scoring practice devices are difficult to mount and dismount, limited to specific goal sizes, and restrict access to the goal, leading to high manufacturing costs and limited market success.

Innovation Solution

A spring-form banner with a cinch strap system that allows easy mounting and dismounting from poles of variable size and geometry, featuring a teardrop-shaped canvas target with edge binding, cinch loop, strap adjustor, and hook-and-loop cinch strap for secure attachment to any soccer goal or similar structure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional straps are used to secure the target to the goal, then the target can be mounted, but the mounting and dismounting process becomes difficult and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of mounting and dismountingVSAvoidtime required for setup and takedown

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a cinch loop attached to the target, a separate adjustable strap, and a ratchet mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and assembled quickly without complex integrated structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The strap system incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through the ratchet mechanism and adjustable length features, allowing the strap to be quickly configured for different pole sizes and tensions without requiring precise pre-measurement or complex fastening procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If fixed-size targets are manufactured, then manufacturing is simpler, but the device can only be used on specific goal sizes and is not adjustable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with different goal sizesVSAvoidcomplexity of adjustable mounting system

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system is designed with universal compatibility features, including an adjustable strap length and ratchet mechanism that can accommodate various pole diameters and goal sizes. The cinch loop design works with different target shapes and sizes, making the system broadly applicable across multiple applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The strap system allows for parameter adjustment in terms of length and tension through the ratchet mechanism. This enables the same mounting system to adapt to different pole sizes and target configurations without requiring multiple specialized components for each size category.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Area of stationary object

If large targets are placed in front of the goal, then they provide a clear training target, but they restrict access to the goal when installed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesize of target areaVSAvoidaccess to goal for normal use

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The target is constructed as a flexible banner or flag that can be mounted on the goal structure. This flexible construction allows the target to move and flex with the goal, and its thin profile minimizes obstruction while still providing a visible training target. The flexibility also allows players to push through or around the target during active play.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

4Reliability

If multiple mounting holes are cut in the goal posts, then the target can be secured, but the goal structure is damaged and normal use is disrupted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure attachment to goalVSAvoiddamage to goal structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system extracts the fastening function from the goal structure itself. Instead of cutting holes in the goal posts, the cinch loop and strap system creates its own independent attachment mechanism that wraps around the existing goal structure, eliminating the need to modify or damage the goal.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The cinch loop acts as an intermediary element between the target and the goal structure. It provides a secure attachment point on the target while distributing the mounting forces around the goal pole rather than concentrating them at specific penetration points, thereby protecting the goal structure from damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10159883B2Spring-form banner with cinch straps for mounting to poles of variable size and cross-sectional geometry

Publication Date: 2018.12.25 SCOREMORE LLC

AI summary

A goal training aid mountable to a pole for use as a target for goal training practice is provided. The goal training aid includes: a canvas target portion including an edge binding encompassing the canvas target portion, the edge binding including a flexible strip formed into a loop within the edge binding and joined together with a seizing band; a cinch loop attached to a front side of the canvas target portion by a cinch loop attachment strap; a strap adjustor attached to a rear side of the canvas target portion with a strap adjustor attachment strap; and a hook and loop cinch strap installed on the strap adjustor, the hook and loop cinch strap including a hook region and a loop region, both the hook region and loop region formed on a same side of the hook and loop cinch strap.