Three-Section Electronic Hockey Puck Controller With Adaptive Difficulty
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hockey puck training devices do not adjust training difficulty based on the athlete's ability, limiting the effectiveness of skill improvement.
Innovation Solution
A three-section variable electronic hockey puck controller with LED light-emitting assemblies, Hall sensing assemblies, motion assemblies, and a controller that adjusts training difficulty based on the athlete's performance, incorporating a score display and Bluetooth connectivity for data collection and personalized training plans.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-difficulty training device is used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different athlete skill levels is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic difficulty adjustment through motion assemblies that can change the angle and position of slats in real-time based on athlete performance. The system transitions from a static structure to a dynamic one where training parameters are continuously adjusted according to the athlete's skill level, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The training device is divided into multiple independent slats (first slat, second slat, third slat) that can be individually adjusted by separate motion assemblies. This segmentation allows each slat to be controlled independently to create varied training patterns and difficulty levels, enabling adaptability without requiring complete system redesign.
2Productivity
If manual difficulty adjustment is used, then the device structure is simple, but the training efficiency and real-time feedback capability are low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates Hall sensing assemblies that detect the position and movement of the hockey puck, providing real-time feedback to the control system. This feedback mechanism enables automatic difficulty adjustment and performance tracking, significantly improving training efficiency while the modular control architecture keeps system complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with electronic control systems including motor drivers, Hall sensors, and microcontrollers. This substitution automates the difficulty adjustment process, improving training efficiency and enabling real-time data collection without proportionally increasing mechanical complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple slats with independent control are used, then the adaptability and training variety are improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs motion assemblies and control circuits that can serve multiple functions across different slats. Each motion assembly can control multiple slats in sequence, and the control system uses standardized components that can be replicated across different training modes, reducing overall complexity while maintaining training variety.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system is organized in a hierarchical structure where a main controller coordinates multiple motion assemblies, which in turn control individual slats. This nested control architecture allows complex training patterns to be generated through coordinated action of simpler subsystems, managing complexity through structured organization.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Intelligently adjusts training difficulty, provides real-time feedback, and offers personalized training plans, enhancing skill development and enjoyment through adaptive difficulty levels and data analysis.
Implementation Method 1
one Hall sensing assembly mounted inside each slat
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a three-section variable electronic hockey puck controller, including three-section slats hinged end to end, where supporting assemblies are arranged below the three-section slats at head and tail ends; the hockey puck controller also includes an LED light-emitting assembly mounted on a surface of each slat, one Hall sensing assembly mounted inside each slat, a motion assembly mounted inside each supporting assembly; and the hockey puck controller further includes a controller placed inside the hockey puck controller, where the controller controls the LED light-emitting assembly through an LED lamp driver, and the motion assembly is controlled by a motor driver. When the hockey puck continuously passes through the slats for many consecutive times, and scores are given, effective training will be identified, in which case, advancement will be performed and a higher level of training difficulty will be started; otherwise, training under the initial mode will continue.