Vane Assembly Vertical Jump Measurement System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mechanical vertical jump measurement systems require frequent adjustments for each athlete and are susceptible to manipulation, making them inefficient and unreliable for measuring vertical jump values in large groups or for accurate athletic training.
Innovation Solution
A vertical jump measurement system comprising a vane assembly with movable vanes on an extendable member, a measurement device to obtain baseline and user heights, and a controller to calculate vertical jump values based on displacement height, allowing for quick and accurate measurements without individual adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mechanical vertical jump apparatuses are used, then measurements can be obtained, but frequent adjustments are required for each athlete and the system is susceptible to manipulation
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is divided into multiple vanes positioned at different heights, each capable of independent displacement. This segmentation allows the system to detect the highest point of contact without requiring manual adjustment, as each vane independently responds to user contact at its specific height level.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated sensor-based system. Sensors detect the displacement of vanes and automatically determine the user's standing reach and vertical jump height, eliminating the need for operators to manually adjust the apparatus for each athlete.
2Productivity
If traditional vertical jump apparatuses are used, then jump measurements can be obtained, but the system requires frequent adjustments for varying athlete heights
Solution Approach 1:
The vanes are pre-positioned at multiple fixed heights along the vertical structure. This preliminary arrangement of measurement points eliminates the need for real-time adjustment during athlete testing, as the system already has measurement capabilities at various height levels ready for immediate use.
Solution Approach 2:
The vanes are designed to be movable and responsive, automatically displacing when contacted by the user during the jump measurement. This dynamic response allows the system to adapt to each athlete's performance without manual intervention, maintaining measurement efficiency across varying athlete heights and abilities.
3Measurement precision
If manual adjustment systems are used, then the apparatus can be operated, but it is susceptible to manipulation by athletes
Solution Approach 1:
Sensors serve as intermediaries between the physical vanes and the measurement system. These sensors detect vane displacement objectively and transmit data to the controller, removing human operators from the measurement process and eliminating opportunities for manipulation while maintaining ease of operation through automated data collection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-measurement by automatically detecting vane displacement and calculating jump height without requiring manual adjustment or intervention. The apparatus serves itself by using the athlete's own contact with the vanes to trigger the measurement process, ensuring both precision and simplicity.
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AI summary
A system for measuring vertical jump is disclosed, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The system may include a vane assembly comprising a plurality of vanes movably coupled to an extendable member at a plurality of heights relative to a ground level, each being vane displaceable from an original position to a displaced position in response to contact from a user. The system may also include a measurement device configured to obtain at least one of: a baseline height from a first vane of the plurality of vanes to the ground level; a user height; a user reach; or a displacement height, wherein the displacement height is the height of the uppermost vane in a displaced position relative to the ground level. The system may also include a controller communicatively coupled to the measurement device.