Volleyball Training Device with Detachable Ball Ramp
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing volleyball training devices are not suitable for beach volleyball due to poor stability, lack of feedback on ball trajectory, and require manual reloading, making them inefficient for training both passing and attacking shots effectively on both indoor and beach courts.
Innovation Solution
A volleyball training apparatus with a detachable ball trap and holding device attached to a ball ramp, which can be securely fastened to net posts, providing automatic reloading and adjustable height and angle settings for flexible training on both indoor and beach volleyball courts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing volleyball training devices are used on beach volleyball courts, then training can be conducted, but the devices lack stability on sand and tip over easily
Solution Approach 1:
The training device is divided into separate components: a stable base unit with ball holder and a detachable ball delivery mechanism. This segmentation allows the base to remain stable on sand while the delivery mechanism can be adjusted or removed as needed for different training scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates adjustable elements including height adjustment mechanisms and angle-adjustable ball ramps. These dynamic features allow the device to adapt to different player heights and training requirements while maintaining stability through a wide base design suitable for sandy surfaces.
2Productivity
If manual reloading of balls is required, then device complexity is reduced, but training efficiency and productivity decrease
Solution Approach 1:
A queue of volleyballs is pre-positioned in the ball holder, allowing the player to continuously receive balls without interruption. The balls are arranged in sequence along the ramp, so as one ball is hit, the next ball is already in position to be delivered, eliminating the need for manual reloading during training drills.
3Measurement precision
If feedback on ball trajectory is not provided, then device complexity is reduced, but training quality and measurement precision deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates sensors that detect the trajectory and characteristics of hit balls, providing real-time feedback to the player. This feedback system helps players understand their shot accuracy and make adjustments, enhancing training effectiveness without requiring complex external monitoring equipment.
4Adaptability or versatility
If fixed attachment systems are used, then device stability improves, but adaptability to different court types and positions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The training device is designed with a universal base that can be stably positioned on various surfaces including sand, hard courts, and indoor facilities. The detachable ball delivery mechanism can be mounted at different positions and angles, allowing the same device to adapt to different court types and training scenarios while maintaining stability through its wide base design.
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AI summary
The aim of the invention is to provide a volleyball training device that is suitable for providing training in passes (21) and in spikes (15, 17) both on a volleyball court and on a beach volleyball court. This aim is achieved in that the device comprises: a fastening unit (18) for fastening the device to a net post (10A, 10B) of a volleyball net (9); a ball ramp (20) for forming a ball waiting line (22) composed of a plurality of volleyballs, which ball ramp is arranged on the fastening unit (18); a ball-catching basket (19) for catching volleyballs and reloading the ball waiting line (22) with volleyballs, which ball-catching basket is arranged at a first end of the ball ramp (20); and a ball-holding device (23) for automatic reloading with volleyballs from the ball waiting line (22) and for holding a volleyball in order to provide training in a volleyball spike (15, 17), which ball-holding device (23) is arranged at a second end of the ball ramp (20), wherein: the ball-catching basket (19) and the ball-holding device (23) are detachably fastened to the ball ramp (20); the ball-catching basket (19) can be fastened at the second end of the ball ramp (20) instead of the ball-holding device (23) in order to provide training in a volleyball pass (21).