Connected device to be fitted to a punching bag
Disclosed is a device to be fitted to a punching bag, including: a cover which can contain the punching bag and formed of two sheaths, an inner sheath and an outer sheath, placed on top of one another, and including a releasable fastener to the punching bag; a plurality of target elements attached between the sheaths, each element including at least one pressure sensor electrically connected to an electronic control unit which includes a unit receiving data from the pressure sensors and a unit for processing the data; and an external system including a unit for communicating with the electronic control unit, a unit for analyzing the received data and a recording unit, storing and outputting the data and analyses. The targets may include light emitters controlled by the external system. Also disclosed is a connected punching bag and an interactive assembly for assisting in combat sports training.
1 . A device intended to be fitted on a punching bag for training in striking combat sports comprising a cylindrical body covered with an envelope and fasteners for attaching the cylindrical body in a vertical position, the device comprising:
a cover which has a tubular body, and dimensions defining an inner volume configured to contain said punching bag envelope, the cover being formed of two sheaths, one inner and one outer placed on top of one another, said cover comprising an end closed by a circular bottom attached to said tubular body and another end provided with an adjustable and releasable link to securely fix said cover to said punching bag;
a plurality of target elements attached between the two sheaths, each comprising at least one pressure sensor electrically connected to an electronic control unit, each target element being covered by a protective pocket, said at least one pressure sensor of each target element being connected to said electronic control unit by electrical wires which are slid in a tube held applied against said inner sheath of said cover;
an electronic control unit comprising a processor configured to receive and process data from said at least one pressure sensor of each target element; and
an external system configured to receive the data from said electronic control unit and analyze the received data.
2 . The device according to claim 1 , wherein each target element further comprises at least one light emitter electrically connected to the electronic control unit.
3 . The device according to claim 2 , wherein the external system is a central unit of a laptop, a mobile phone provided with an embedded microprocessor, or a web platform, the external system comprising means for wirelessly communicating with the electronic control unit, and configured to execute one or more applications for assisting in striking combat sports training.
4 . The device according to claim 3 , wherein the one or more applications for assisting in striking combat sports training is selected from a group consisting of:
an application considering parameters of power, speed and accuracy of each impact on each target element of the plurality of target elements during a session,
an application considering variations of power, speed and accuracy of each impact on each target element of the plurality of target elements between sessions staggered over time,
an application activating said light emitters of the plurality of target elements according to different sequences,
an application comparing activation sequences of said light emitters of the plurality of target elements and parameters of power, speed and accuracy of impacts on corresponding target elements during a session,
an application comparing performances of a user with a champion, other people taking part or with themselves at different times, and
an application providing training programs.
5 . The device according to claim 2 , wherein the external system comprises a light emitter controller for commanding said at least one light emitter of each target element, said light emitter controller being coupled with the processor of the electronic control unit.
6 . The device according to claim 2 , wherein the electronic control unit is provided with i) at least one pin for connecting to said pressure sensors and said light emitters of the plurality of target elements, ii) a wireless communication electronic module and iii) means for electrically powering said electronic control unit.
7 . The device according to claim 1 , wherein said plurality of target elements are structured in flexible sheets, each comprising said at least one pressure sensor to deliver an electrical signal proportional to a pressure exerted on it.
8 . The device according to claim 7 , wherein said at least one pressure sensor of each target element is formed of an electrically conductive material film, the resistance of which varies in inverse proportion to the exerted pressure, said film being placed between two conductive sheets electrically connected to said electronic control unit.
9 . The device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of target elements are secured to the inner sheath at a distance from one another, by an attachment means selected from a group consisting of: a seam, a welding, an adhesive, a scratch band, and combinations thereof.
10 . A punching bag for striking combat sports training comprising: a cylindrical body covered with an envelope and fasteners for attaching the cylindrical body in a vertical position, wherein the punching bag is fitted with the device of claim 1 .