Throwing Sleeve Visual Biofeedback Wrist Position
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional athletic training methods for throwing sports, such as baseball, often lack feedback on proper wrist and forearm position, increasing the risk of arm and shoulder injuries, and require a throwing partner or large space, which can be inconvenient and costly.
Innovation Solution
A throwing sleeve with visual biofeedback and integrated sensors that provide real-time feedback on arm position, speed, and angular velocity, allowing users to practice safely and effectively in any environment without a partner or large space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional training methods are used without feedback devices, then the training setup is simple and requires minimal equipment, but the user receives no feedback on proper wrist and forearm position increasing injury risk
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by incorporating visual indicators (stripes) on the sleeve that change position or appearance based on the user's arm motion during throwing. This provides real-time visual feedback on wrist and forearm position, allowing users to correct their technique to prevent injuries while maintaining a relatively simple device structure.
2Ease of operation
If a throwing partner or large space is used for practice, then proper throwing technique can be demonstrated, but convenience and cost are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The sleeve device enables self-service training by providing all necessary feedback functionality integrated into the sleeve itself. The user can practice alone without requiring a throwing partner or large dedicated space, as the sleeve's visual indicators provide the necessary guidance for proper technique in any available space.
3Loss of information
If visual feedback indicators are added to the sleeve, then proper arm position can be monitored, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses color changes or visual appearance changes of stripes on the sleeve to indicate proper arm position and motion. This provides rich feedback information through simple visual cues that change with the user's throwing motion, maintaining device simplicity while eliminating information loss about technique quality.
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AI summary
A throwing sleeve with visual biofeedback may be provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure may be comprised of a sleeve. The sleeve may be comprised of a plurality of segments forming a single, internal passageway with at least one opening. A first opening may be configured to receive an object (e.g., baseball or softball) into the internal passageway of the sleeve. A second opening may be configured to receive a user's hand. Embodiments may further comprise a means for securing the user's hand within the internal passageway of the sleeve. Still further, embodiments may comprise at least one stripe running parallel to an edge of each of the plurality of segments.