According to the ongoing tracking of industry patent trends by the China Stationery & Sporting Goods Association, a total of 30 invention patents in the sports equipment & fitness equipment field were granted in China in February 2026. These patents are concentrated in areas such as fitness equipment, training aids, and motion monitoring/evaluation systems, distinctly showcasing industry innovation trends towards deeper smart application integration, optimization of core components, and diversification of training scenarios. This marks an accelerated shift from experience-driven to data-driven sports training.

List of Sports Equipment Invention Patents Granted in China, February 2026

• SHUA Sports Co., Ltd. – Treadmill Noise-Reduction and Soundproofing Method (CN121160019B)
• Zhejiang Lijiujia Sports Equipment Co., Ltd. – Intelligent Gait Correction Decision-Making Method and System Based on Real-Time Posture Monitoring (CN121177719B)
• Nantong Ironmaster Sports Goods Co., Ltd. – Drive Assembly for an Unstable Training Device (CN116474336B)
• Zhejiang Acana Power Technology Co., Ltd. – A Treadmill and Treadmill Belt Pressure Detection Mechanism (CN117771613B)
• EWAY Technology Co., Ltd. – Brushless Motor System and Treadmill Using the Same (CN120915066B)
• Beijing Aokangda Sports Industry Co., Ltd.; Beijing Aokangda Sports Technology Co., Ltd. – A Floating Platform for Assisted Pull-Up Training (CN120393354B)
• Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd. – Self-Powered Device, Bicycle, and Indoor Exercise Bike (CN115581894B)
• Guangzhou Weikuang Technology Co., Ltd. – A Camera Device and Smart Fitness Mirror (CN115120953B)
• Guangzhou Panyu Polytechnic – An Indoor Cycling Bike and Cycling Posture Assessment Method & Device (CN117159985B)
• Qingdao Chijian Insait Health Technology Co., Ltd. – Intelligently Controlled Resistance Rope Climbing Machine (CN117125544B)
• Xiamen Kangbaifu Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. – A Multifunctional Indoor Cycling Bike System (CN121209394B)
• Henghongda (Fujian) Sports Technology Co., Ltd. – Method and Device for Judging Volleyball Pass/Dig Training Based on Vision Technology (CN119314225B)
• Zhangzhou Solex Hardware & Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. – Adjustment Method for Dumbbells and Dumbbells (CN116747484B)
• Zhejiang Sci-Tech University – A Multi-Dimensional Upper Limb Training Device (CN119792882B)
• Peng Jun – Smart Tennis Court (CN116370943B)
• Shanghai Yanchao Sports Technology Co., Ltd. – Archery Motion Recognition Method and Electronic Device (CN120997910B)
• Power Strength (Xiamen) Sports Equipment Co., Ltd. – An Easily Detachable and Weight-Adjustable Kettlebell (CN116870419B)
• Shandong Shooting & Cycling Sports Management Center – A Bicycle Training Roller (CN117679705B)
• Zhejiang Dabang Sports Equipment Co., Ltd. – A Fitness Equipment with Multi-Posture Training Functions (CN116966491B)
• Chengui Aidongli Technology Co., Ltd. – A Multi-Mode Jump Rope Recognition and Counting Method (CN115471906B)
• Shanghai Insentek Technology Co., Ltd. – A Power-Generating Exercise Device (CN117797457B)
• Shandong Jinuoer Sports Equipment Co., Ltd. – Basketball Stand with Smart Height Adjustment Based on Slide Rail (CN115920342B)
• Leyuan Network Technology (Nantong) Co., Ltd. – A Gradual Braking Structure for Indoor Cycling Bikes and Braking Method (CN116688433B)
• Altay Prefecture Normal School (Altay Teacher Training School) – Shooting Correction Device (CN116617642B)
• Aoli Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Adjustable Dumbbell (CN116920321B)
• Shanghai Weisinshodong Health Technology Co., Ltd. – Foldable Training Device (CN117752993B)
• Shannon Peter Hinton – Sports Sled (CN117083110B)
• Breakthrough Golf Technology LLC – Golf Club Shaft System and Golf Club Shaft (CN116850561B)
• Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications – Method and System for Tracking Table Tennis Racket Motion Trajectory (CN116721126B)
• Minxi Vocational and Technical College – A Lower Limb Strength Training Device for Dance Sport (CN121243711B)

Key Trends in Patent Filings: Three Drivers of Innovation

Enhanced Intelligent Sensing and Data-Driven Features

This month’s patents highlight a strong focus on innovations based on real-time monitoring and intelligent analysis. From real-time gait correction for running and posture assessment for cycling, to motion recognition and trajectory tracking for specialized sports like archery, volleyball, and table tennis, numerous patents deeply integrate computer vision and sensor technologies. The goal is to provide real-time, precise feedback and scientific guidance during training. This signifies the industry’s push to transform sports training from traditional experience-based methods to a new paradigm driven by data, enabling more scientific and personalized regimens.

Evolution Towards Refined and Multi-Functional Training Equipment

In response to increasingly specialized user demands, training equipment continues to be optimized in functionality and design. Products like indoor cycles, dumbbells, and kettlebells feature innovations for more convenient and precise resistance adjustment and weight switching. Equipment such as rope climbers, upper/limb trainers, and lower-body strength devices focus on integrating multi-posture adaptability and multi-scenario training functions. These advancements significantly improve the specificity of training and the adaptability of single devices to various workout scenarios.

Continuous Deepening of Core Component and Performance Optimization

Foundational innovations aimed at enhancing core product experience and reliability remain central. This month’s patents cover critical areas like brushless motor systems, noise reduction for treadmills, belt tension detection, drive assemblies for training devices, and gradual braking structures. Through continuous improvement in core components, structural design, and materials, these patents effectively enhance equipment operational stability, user comfort, durability, and overall safety, solidifying the performance foundation of products.

Spotlight on Member Enterprises: Representative Case Studies

Patent achievements from leading industry enterprises exemplify the above trends:

• SHUA Sports Co., Ltd.: Its “Treadmill Noise-Reduction and Soundproofing Method”improves shock-absorbing materials and structural design. It enhances low-frequency impact absorption while balancing a soft feel underfoot with stable support, effectively reducing noise and extending product lifespan.

• Zhejiang Lijiujia Sports Equipment Co., Ltd.: Its “Intelligent Gait Correction Decision-Making Method and System Based on Real-Time Posture Monitoring”uses independent sensing and air pressure adjustment to enable real-time analysis and precise intervention for high-speed, dynamic running postures, improving the safety and scientific rigor of running training.

• Nantong Ironmaster Sports Goods Co., Ltd.: Its “Drive Assembly for an Unstable Training Device”addresses common issues like wear and instability in traditional devices through optimized design, enhancing the motion control performance of core strength training platforms.

• Zhejiang Acana Power Technology Co., Ltd.: Its “A Treadmill and Treadmill Belt Pressure Detection Mechanism”allows for real-time monitoring of belt tension, preventing slippage and ensuring stable operation, thereby improving equipment safety.

• EWAY Technology Co., Ltd.: Its “Brushless Motor System and Treadmill Using the Same”incorporates non-contact sensing and optimized anti-vibration structures to reduce interference from operational vibrations, enhancing motor control precision and system stability.

• Beijing Aokangda Sports Industry Co., Ltd.: Its “A Floating Platform for Assisted Pull-Up Training”offers an adjustable assist mechanism in a cost-effective way, safely helping users of different abilities perform pull-ups, reflecting a human-centric and inclusive design philosophy.

Conclusion

Overall, the invention patents granted in February 2026 clearly outline the industry’s path toward deeper evolution in “smart, refined, and reliable” product development. Smart technology has moved from concept to core functionality, with data becoming a key element in optimizing the training experience. Concurrently, the ongoing refinement of underlying hardware and performance provides a solid foundation for these advanced applications. Together, these innovations are transforming sports equipment from mere “fitness tools” into “scientific training partners,” injecting strong momentum into the scientific development of both mass fitness and competitive sports. This patent activity underscores the growing sophistication and global competitiveness of China’s sports manufacturing sector.