Vibration-based training device and method
First Claim
1. An apparatus for training a person to perform a swinging motion, comprising:
- a motor configured to drive an axle to spin on an axis;
a first body attached to the axle and having a mass that rotates and creates a vibration when the axle spins;
an attachment means that removably attaches the motor to a shaft of a swingable item; and
a user-actuatable switch for activating the motor at least through substantially an entire swing of the swingable item, the entire swing comprising movement of the item from a first position to a different second position;
wherein the first body is removable from and reattachable to the axle; and
further comprising a second body that is removably attachable to the axle and also comprises a mass that rotates and creates a vibration when the axle spins.
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Abstract
Embodiments of a portable vibration device are disclosed, along with their use in enhancing performance for athletic and other processes requiring precise body control. A small portable housing is removably attachable to an athletic implement such as the shaft of a golf club. A battery-operated vibration mechanism within the housing operates at a frequency suitable for enhancing muscle performance through stimulation. A frequency control circuit operable by the user enables adjustment of the frequency for various circumstances. A removable pad attaches to the vibration mechanism and defines features adapted to match a particular intended implement, and a removable cam attached via an axle to a motor can be replaced by a cam adapted for use with that same type of implement.
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21 Claims
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1. An apparatus for training a person to perform a swinging motion, comprising:
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a motor configured to drive an axle to spin on an axis; a first body attached to the axle and having a mass that rotates and creates a vibration when the axle spins; an attachment means that removably attaches the motor to a shaft of a swingable item; and a user-actuatable switch for activating the motor at least through substantially an entire swing of the swingable item, the entire swing comprising movement of the item from a first position to a different second position; wherein the first body is removable from and reattachable to the axle; and further comprising a second body that is removably attachable to the axle and also comprises a mass that rotates and creates a vibration when the axle spins. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for training one to perform a swinging motion, comprising:
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a vibration-inducing device; a motor configured to drive an axle to spin on an axis; a first body attached to the axle and having a mass that rotates and creates a vibration when the axle spins; an attachment means that removably attaches the motor to a shaft of a swingable item; and a user-actuatable switch for activating the motor at least through substantially an entire swing of the swingable item, the entire swing comprising movement of the item from a first position to a different second position; and an attachment means that removably attaches the vibration-inducing device to a shaft of a swingable item, comprising a pad that is removably attached to the vibration-inducing device, and defines a recess configured to receive an elongated portion of the shaft; wherein the first body is removable from and reattachable to the axle; and further comprising a second body that is removably attachable to the axle and also comprises a mass that rotates and creates a vibration when the axle spins. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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