Vibration Training Platform With Linear Actuator

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vibration training devices are limited in the variety of movements they can provide, restricting the types of muscles that can be trained and the effectiveness of balance and coordination improvement.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a third actuator to create a linear movement of the platform, in addition to vibration and rocking movements, which induces different muscle reflexes and enhances training variability and intensity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If only vibration and rocking movements are provided, then the device structure remains simple, but the variety of muscle groups that can be trained is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevariety of muscle groups that can be trainedVSAvoidnumber of actuators

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The platform is designed to perform multiple types of movements (vibration, rocking, and linear movements) using a combination of actuators, enabling it to train different muscle groups while maintaining a relatively compact device structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The addition of linear movement in a direction different from the rocking movement introduces a new dimension of motion, allowing the platform to move not only in the rocking arc but also linearly, thereby engaging different muscle groups

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If only vibration and rocking movements are provided, then the device structure remains simple, but the training intensity and effectiveness are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining effectivenessVSAvoidnumber of actuators

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device combines vibration movement, rocking movement, and linear movement into a single integrated training platform, allowing multiple movement types to be performed simultaneously or sequentially to enhance training effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit enables periodic combination of different movement types in sequences, creating varied training patterns that increase training intensity and effectiveness by alternating between different movement modes

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

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

The combination of vibration, rocking, and linear movements results in more effective, varied, and intensive muscle training, improving balance and coordination by targeting different muscle groups.

Implementation Method 1

vibration movements of a platform are transmitted to a device user, and the vibrations trigger muscle reflexes

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

a second actuator, which is configured to set the platform in a rocking movement

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRocking movement:

Implementation Method 3

a third actuator, which is configured to set the platform in a linear movement

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLinear movement:

Data Source

PatentUS11478393B2Device for vibration training

Publication Date: 2022.10.25 GRBIC SVETOZAR

AI summary

The invention relates to a device for vibration training, comprising a platform, a first actuator configured to make said platform move vibrationally, and a second actuator configured to make said platform move in a rocking manner.