Adjustable Arc Exercise Station for Hip and Leg Rehabilitation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise and conditioning equipment for the human body is often cumbersome, requires assistance, and may be dangerous, with limited focus on developing both strength and flexibility of hip and leg muscles, particularly in standing arrangements.
Innovation Solution
A standing exercise device featuring a rolling carriage with a foot plate that travels along an adjustable arc, equipped with a pulley system and resistance loads to provide varying degrees of resistance, along with adjustable handlebars for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional exercise equipment is used, then muscle building is focused, but flexibility and rehabilitation are not addressed
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device combines multiple functions including strength training, flexibility development, and rehabilitation capabilities into a single unit. The adjustable arc mechanism allows the same device to perform different exercise types by changing the range of motion and resistance application, eliminating the need for separate equipment for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms that allow users to modify the arc angle, resistance levels, and exercise range during use. This enables the equipment to adapt to different exercise phases and user needs, transitioning from strength building to flexibility work without changing equipment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If seated leg exercise arrangements are used, then limited muscles are targeted, but comprehensive leg and hip muscle development is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The standing arrangement with adjustable arc mechanism allows users to target different muscle groups by changing the exercise angle and range. Users can adjust the arc to emphasize quadriceps, hamstrings, or hip muscles depending on the desired exercise focus, providing comprehensive muscle coverage while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive adjustments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed exercise equipment is used, then consistency is provided, but adaptability to different users and needs is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The device features multiple adjustment mechanisms including arc angle adjustment, resistance level modification, and exercise range customization. These dynamic elements allow the equipment to accommodate users of different heights, abilities, and fitness levels while maintaining operational simplicity through user-friendly adjustment interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The exercise device allows users to modify key parameters such as arc angle, resistance magnitude, and motion range to suit different users and exercise phases. These parameter changes enable the same equipment to serve beginners and advanced users, rehabilitation patients and athletes, without requiring complex reconfiguration.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively develops strength and flexibility of hip and leg muscles by allowing users to adjust the height and angle of the arc, accommodating different users and their exercise needs, while providing stability through adjustable handlebars.
Implementation Method 1
Resistance loads such as weights are attached to a pulley system connected to the rolling carriage
Implementation Method 2
the resistance load opposes exertion by the user
Implementation Method 3
the carriage in this embodiment may includes ball bearings and U-shaped wheels with channels for engagement and movement along the arc system
Data Source
AI summary
A standing exercise device employs a rolling carriage that a user pushes with either foot along an adjustable arc to develop strength and flexibility of the hip and leg muscles. Weights or resistance bands are attached to the carriage to provide various degrees of resistance. The height and angle of the arc are adjustable to accommodate different users and their exercise, flexibility, and/or rehabilitation needs.