Adjustable Bench with Telescoping Grips for Compact Multi-Exercise Training

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing exercise devices are cumbersome, require multiple apparatuses for various workouts, and lack targeted muscle training, making them inefficient and space-intensive.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional exercise device with a base frame, adjustable bench, and pivotally connected hand grips that allows for a range of exercises from abdominal to resistance training, featuring a telescoping mechanism, safety rod, and detachable foot grip module, enabling 40 exercises on a single compact unit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate exercise devices are used to train different muscle groups, then each muscle group can be targeted effectively, but the device footprint and space requirements increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemuscle training coverageVSAvoiddevice footprint

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The exercise bench is designed with multiple adjustable components including the backrest, seat, and leg rest that can be positioned at various angles and configurations. This allows a single bench to perform multiple exercise functions such as seated rowing, leg curls, calf raises, and trunk extensions, replacing what would traditionally require multiple separate devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The bench is divided into distinct functional segments - the backrest assembly, seat assembly, and leg rest assembly - each with independent adjustment mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for specific exercise types while maintaining a compact overall structure that minimizes footprint

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If exercise devices include multiple adjustment mechanisms for different exercises, then versatility improves, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise mode varietyVSAvoidadjustment mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bench incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms where components can be easily repositioned during exercise transitions. The backrest and leg rest use pivot points and locking mechanisms that allow quick angle changes without requiring disassembly or complex procedures, enabling users to switch between exercise modes efficiently

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If exercise devices are designed for multiple functions, then versatility improves, but the ability to provide targeted focused muscle training deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise type rangeVSAvoidmuscle training precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

Different sections of the bench are designed with specific local characteristics optimized for particular muscle groups. The backrest has contoured surfaces for upper body exercises, the seat provides stable support for lower body work, and the leg rest is positioned to isolate specific lower body muscles. This localized optimization ensures effective muscle targeting despite the device's multi-functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS10675502B2Multi-functional exercise device

Publication Date: 2020.06.09 TAMH ENTERPRISES

AI summary

A multifunctional exercise device is described. The multifunctional exercise device has multiple configurations where the user can perform different exercises by simply adjusting the angle of the bench to utilize both the user's bodyweight and gravity as the resistance.