Tennis Training Device with Segmented Net and Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional sports training equipment, such as tennis training devices, are bulky, difficult to transport, and lack features to provide feedback on training processes and results, leading to decreased user engagement and ineffective training experiences.

Innovation Solution

A tennis training device with a separable batting and rebounding net component, utilizing lightweight materials and a folding structure, equipped with LED lighting, a controller, microphone, and camera to provide real-time feedback and analysis through a mobile application, enhancing user interaction and training interest.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional tennis training equipment is used, then training functionality is provided, but the device is bulky and difficult to transport

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoiddevice weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The tennis training device is divided into separate modules: a rebounding net component and a batting component. The rebounding net component includes a supporting rod and rebounding net plate, while the batting component includes an adjustable bracket group and batting cloth. These components can be assembled or disassembled, allowing the device to be transported in parts and reducing the weight burden during transportation while maintaining full functionality when assembled.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket group employs telescopic frames with telescopic nodes that allow dynamic adjustment of frame length. The diameters of the telescopic frames are gradually decreased so that frames at each telescopic node can be accommodated within nodes below, enabling compact storage and easy transportation while providing adjustable dimensions during use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of information

If traditional tennis training equipment is used, then basic training is possible, but it provides no feedback on training process and results

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining feedbackVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates a controller connected to a microphone and LED lamp that provide real-time feedback during training. The microphone captures sound, and the LED lamp provides visual feedback, allowing users to connect their training effects and improve training interest through immediate response information about their performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The controller integrates multiple functions: it processes audio input from the microphone, controls LED lighting feedback, and can interface with mobile applications for data analysis. This multi-functional integration provides comprehensive training feedback without requiring multiple separate devices, balancing enhanced functionality with manageable system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If lightweight materials and folding structures are used, then portability is improved, but structural strength may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidstructural strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The device utilizes composite construction in its bracket group, combining telescopic frames with nodes that provide structural reinforcement. The framework employs graduated diameter design where larger diameter sections provide strength while smaller diameter sections reduce weight, creating an optimized composite structure that balances portability with structural integrity throughout the bracket assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The telescopic frames are designed with nested accommodation where frames at each telescopic node can be stored within nodes below. This nesting arrangement allows the structure to collapse into a compact form for easy transportation while maintaining full structural strength when extended and assembled for use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS11298603B2Tennis training device and tennis training system
Publication Date: 2022.04.12 SHENZHEN EASTSTAR ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A tennis training device used for tennis training with a tennis trainer, including a batting component, a rebounding net component which can be separated, a controller, a microphone and an LED lamp which are connected with the controller. The batting component includes an adjustable bracket group and a batting cloth connected to the bracket group. An upper end of the batting cloth is provided with a ball receiving barrel and a ball guiding tube connected with the ball receiving barrel. Protecting nets are arranged on both sides of the batting cloth. The rebounding net component includes a supporting rod and a rebounding net plate movably arranged on the supporting rod. A tennis training system conducting training information interaction with the tennis trainer through the above tennis training device, which is connected with an application program on a mobile device.