Systems and methods for martial arts training devices with anatomically accurate force, pressure and other response
US9968838B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2244/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exemplary martial arts training device comprises anatomically correct legs, arms, torso and head that can be used individually, or partly or fully assembled. A user interacts with the device, and receives both immediate feedback and a global analysis of his training session. Feedback can include whether proper forces and angles were applied to achieve an actual break or other desired fighting goal in an opponent, and can be measured by the actual breaking of various strike points on the device, or by alerting the user when an appropriate sensor is struck with the required strength. The device can include breakable joints, bones, as well as soft tissue targets preset to respond to a defined striking force or joint manipulation. The user can reset the damaged physical structure or response sensor to its original configuration and setting, making the device repeatedly reusable.
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