ES1204186U - MODULE COUPLED WITH PADEL BLADES FOR THE OBTAINING OF CHARACTERISTIC DATA LEADED IN THE MOVEMENT AND BALL OF THE BALL (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Attachable module to paddle paddle for obtaining characteristic data produced in the movement of the ball, comprising gyroscopic sensors (9), an accelerometer (10) and a magnetometer (11), for data collection in maneuvers of use of the paddle blade, all of them associated with a microprocessor (12), fed through a power stage associated with a battery (15), characterized in that it is constituted from a body (3) independent of the blade of paddle (1), materialized in a plastic capsule of cylindrical or prismatic configuration, in which the electronic components that participate in the taking and processing of data are established, body (3) that incorporates a through hole and axial (6) formal and dimensionally suitable to pass through the security cord in which the free end of the paddle blade (1) is finished, said body (3) having been provided with quick coupling means. (4) complementary to other quick coupling means (5) fixed to the lower and free end of the handle (2) of the paddle blade (1). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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MODULE COUPLABLE TO PADDLE SHOES FOR OBTAINING CHARACTERISTIC DATA PRODUCED IN THE MOVEMENT AND BALLING OF THE BALL

D E S C R I P C I O N

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a module attachable to paddle blades for obtaining characteristic data produced in the striking movement of the ball, the module being easily and quickly removable and mountable, constituting ultimately an independent element that incorporates a series of sensors as well as electrical and electronic means for data collection and processing, in order to interpret the characteristics of the different blows made in the development of the paddle game, being able to adapt to any shovel used in this sport.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently there are sensors in the market linked to tennis rackets, for the collection of certain variables of the game and their corresponding analysis through software.

In this regard, the US patent 20130053190, which describes an inertial sensor for tracking and analyzing movement in racket sports, can also be cited, as well as US patent 20130095962 which describes the procedure for analyzing a particular tennis stroke.

Thus, these records are specifically designed for the game of tennis, not being directly applicable to paddle blades, since the shapes, dimensions and materials used are different in both cases.

In addition, these sensors can not be used in a paddle paddle, since it is necessary to have a cord at the lower end of its handle, which makes it impossible to place such devices as they were designed in the aforementioned records without the cord can continue to perform its function.

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In parallel, patent ES 260259A1 describes a paddle racket with a system for representing dynamic variables, where the blade includes an integrated screen equipped with electronic devices that, through sensors, obtain game parameters and represent them on the screen of the shovel. However, this device cannot be placed in any paddle racket and can only be used in the same racket, as it is a set product (sensors and racket), being impossible to apply in existing paddle blades.

It is also known the existence of sensors linked to the world of tennis that provide different data on movements, but these sensors cannot be coupled to a generic paddle paddle.

Thus, and according to the Spanish Padel Federation, paddle blades must have a non-elastic cord or strap attached to the wrist as protection against accidents, the use of which will be mandatory.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The module that is recommended solves in a completely satisfactory way the problematic previously exposed, based on a simple but effective solution, so that it can be placed in any paddle blade at the lower end of the handle, due to its geometry, allowing the The blade cord continues to perform its function without being an obstacle to the assembly and disassembly of the module.

The module establishes a reading and interpretation of the movements carried out in the practice of the paddle game, so that the data extracted by the device can be analyzed using external software, which allows analyzing the movements made, and therefore its analysis to Improve user technique.

For this, the module is constituted from an ABS plastic capsule of a cylindrical or similar geometric shape, which protects the electronic components housed inside, a capsule that has a window or radial groove in its central area, which allows the passage to through the cord of the shovel and thereby comply with the regulations for the practice of

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this sport.

This geometry clearly conditions the placement of all sensors within the module and ensures that it can be placed in a simple way and practice the activity without any risk and without having to modify the blade's morphology.

Thus, the module is interchangeable between blades, for which it is fixed to the lower end of the handle thereof by means of a quick-connect mechanical joint.

The electronic part housed within the device consists of a series of gyro magnetic sensors, as well as an accelerometer, associated with a microprocessor, complemented by a power module and a battery, as well as a wireless communications module through which Transmit recorded data.

The module may optionally have a connector for connecting the power supply and recharging the internal battery of the device.

The main advantage of this module is that it is calibrated to interpret the characteristic movements of paddle practice, so that by interpreting the inertial movement data it will be possible to detect trajectories, speeds and accelerations, as well as derived variables such as type hitting that are being made and, which allows the results obtained to be faithful reproduction of the movements made by the player.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that will then be carried out and in order to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization thereof, a set of drawings is accompanied as an integral part of said description. where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a front elevation view of a paddle blade equipped with a module

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for obtaining characteristic data produced in the striking movement of the ball made in accordance with the object of the present invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of the exterior aspect of the module of the invention.

Figure 3.- Shows an exploded perspective view of the module facing the end of the handle of a paddle blade in a situation of being coupled.

Figure 4.- Shows a perspective view of the coupling between the module and the handle end of a paddle blade.

Figure 5.- Finally, it shows a block diagram of the different electronic components that participate in the module of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures summarized, it can be seen how the module of the invention is provided for coupling at the free end of the handle (2) corresponding to any paddle blade (1), housing in it all the electrical and electronic components for the processing and interpretation of the data originated in the movements and blows made with the shovel during the course of the game.

Said module is constituted by a body (3) with an envelope of general cylindrical configuration, without discarding other prismatic forms, being provided at one of its ends with quick coupling and uncoupling means (4) complementary to other quick coupling and uncoupling means. (5) to be fixed by adhesive or by any other means to the free end of the handle (2) of the blade itself (1).

That is, the body (3) constitutive of the module is interchangeable in any type of paddle blade, presenting a central hole (6) through, to allow the passage of the corresponding cord (7) with which the end of the handle ( 2) of the paddle blade (1), without interfering with the functionality of said cord (7) and without interfering with the coupling of the

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body (3) on the end of the handle (2), by virtue of a radial groove (8) with which said body (3) constituting the module of the invention is affected.

The components that are housed within the body (3), and as shown in the electrical scheme of Figure 5, correspond to:

Gyroscopic sensors (9), an accelerometer (10), a magnetometer (11), all of them associated with a microprocessor (12), in combination with a wireless module (13), the assembly being powered by a battery (15) managed by a power module (14).

The gyroscope (9) has three degrees of freedom, as does the accelerometer (10), the same happening with the magnetometer (11), so that in total nine degrees of freedom are recorded based on commercial solutions of mechanical sensor technology micro-electronic (MEMS), inertial measurement sensors (IMU), and magnetic sensors or similar.

The sensors (9), (10) and (11) have a standard wired communication bus with the microprocessor (12) as SPI or similar.

The microprocessor (12) includes a commercial communication bus with the sensors (9),

(10) and (11) SPI or similar that allows retrieving movement information for analysis.

MEMS sensor technology allows the SW fusion of the sensors (9), (10) and

(11) on the same sensors. It can also be done in the microprocessor (12) if necessary.

As stated above, the microprocessor (12) could include or otherwise communicate with a wireless data transmission module (13) in the ISM band.

The microprocessor (12) has the option to export or import data through a standard interface such as USB or similar (16).

As for the management of the charge of the battery (15) it is managed from the power stage (14), which can be recharged through the USB connector (16) referred to above.

Claims (1)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S 1a.- Module that can be attached to paddle blades to obtain characteristic data produced in the movement of the ball, which includes gyro sensors (9), an accelerometer (10) and a magnetometer (11), for data collection in the maneuvers of use of the paddle blade, all of them associated with a microprocessor (12), fed through a power stage associated with a battery (15), characterized in that it is constituted from a body (3) independent of the paddle paddle (1), materialized in a plastic capsule of cylindrical or prismatic configuration, in which the electronic components that participate in data collection and processing are established, body (3) that incorporates an axial and through hole (6) formally and dimensionally suitable to allow the safety cord at which the free end of the paddle blade (1) is finished, having said body (3) include complementary quick coupling means (4) s of other quick coupling means (5) fixed to the lower end and free of the handle (2) of the paddle blade (1). 2a.- Module attachable to paddle blades for obtaining characteristic data produced in the striking movement of the ball, according to claim 1a, characterized in that the body (3) the axial and through hole (6) communicates with a radial groove (8) established between both ends of the body (3). 3a.- Module attachable to paddle blades for obtaining characteristic data produced in the movement of the ball, according to claim 1, characterized in that the internal electronics include a wireless communication module (13). 4a.- Module attachable to paddle blades for obtaining characteristic data produced in the striking movement of the ball, according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes an expansion connector (16) for recharging the battery (15).