Trick Board Training Apparatus with Dual Axis Rotation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing training apparatuses for board sports trick maneuvers fail to replicate the movement of a board in actual use, making it difficult for riders to learn and practice tricks safely and effectively, as they do not allow the board to move freely while staying within a controlled training space.

Innovation Solution

A trick board training apparatus with a base and upright members defining a training zone, featuring a suspension system with dual rotation mechanisms allowing the board to rotate about two axes, replicating the movement and landing techniques of actual tricks, and optionally including grab bars, a rider support, and motion sensors for performance analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a trick board training apparatus uses a fixed suspension system, then the board remains stable and controlled within the training zone, but the board cannot rotate freely to replicate actual trick movements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveboard rotation capabilityVSAvoidboard position control

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The suspension system incorporates two rotation mechanisms that allow the board to dynamically rotate about a first axis (longitudinal axis for kickflip-like rotations) and a second axis (transverse axis for shuvit-like rotations). This dynamic capability enables the board to replicate actual trick movements while the mechanisms maintain control within the training zone.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus adds rotational freedom in two different dimensions by providing rotation about two perpendicular axes. This transforms the board from a fixed-position training tool into a multi-axis rotation system that closely replicates the three-dimensional movements of actual skateboard tricks.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the training apparatus allows free board movement, then riders can practice realistic trick techniques, but the board may move outside the controlled training space

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetrick practice realismVSAvoiduncontrolled board movement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The dual rotation mechanisms provide controlled dynamic movement, allowing the board to rotate realistically while remaining constrained within the training zone defined by the upright members. The mechanisms enable authentic trick practice without the safety risks of uncontrolled movement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The rotation mechanisms act as intermediaries between the rider's input and the board's movement. They translate rider actions into controlled rotations about two axes while preventing the board from moving outside the safe training space, thus mediating between realism and safety.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the apparatus includes dual rotation mechanisms, then the board can replicate complex trick movements, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetrick maneuver replicationVSAvoidsuspension system structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The suspension system uses two rotation mechanisms to provide dynamic, multi-axis board movement that replicates complex trick maneuvers. While this increases mechanical complexity compared to fixed suspension, it enables authentic trick practice that cannot be achieved with simpler systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables riders to practice tricks by replicating board movements and landing techniques, improving muscle memory and safety within a controlled space, allowing for effective learning and performance analysis.

Implementation Method 1

the trick board suspension member having a first rotation mechanism for rotating the trick board about a first axis of rotation

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Implementation Method 2

a second rotation mechanism for rotating the trick board about a second axis of rotation, wherein the second axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to the first axis of rotation

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Implementation Method 3

a trick board suspension member for suspending a trick board within the training zone

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSuspension:

Data Source

PatentUS10245494B1Trick board training apparatus

Publication Date: 2019.04.02 GENTRY CHRISTOPHER LEE

AI summary

A trick board training apparatus for training a trick board rider has an apparatus base and upright members connected to the apparatus base in a spaced-apart relationship defining a training zone therebetween. The trick board training apparatus also has a trick board suspension member for suspending a trick board within the training zone. The trick board suspension member has a first rotation mechanism for rotating the trick board about a first axis of rotation and a second rotation mechanism for rotating the trick board about a second axis of rotation, wherein the second axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to the first axis of rotation when the first axis of rotation is substantially parallel to the ground. In the trick board training apparatus of the present invention, the trick board can be rotated about at least one of the first and second axes of rotation while remaining suspended.