Adjustable Elastic Training Device Loops for Athlete Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing training devices for the human body are limited in size and functionality, making them unsuitable for athletes of varying stature and only suitable for exercises involving extremities, with a limited range of exercises that can be performed.
Innovation Solution
A training device with band-shaped, elastic elements and tension-stable stabilization elements that can be adjusted in size and length using adjustable elements, allowing for multifunctional use across different body parts and varying resistance levels, preventing slipping, and enabling a wide range of exercises.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a training device is designed with fixed size and structure, then it is simple to manufacture and operate, but it can only be used by athletes of a certain size and for a limited range of exercises
Solution Approach 1:
The training device incorporates adjustable loops with varying sizes that can be dynamically configured based on the athlete's needs. The loops can be adjusted in size and position along the elastic elements, allowing the device to adapt to different body sizes and exercise requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with multiple loops of different sizes that can be used for various exercises involving different body parts. The same device can accommodate athletes of different statures by adjusting which loops are used and how they are positioned, making it a universal training tool rather than requiring multiple specialized devices
2Adaptability or versatility
If the loop size is enlarged to accommodate larger athletes or different body parts, then the device becomes more versatile, but the resistance and training intensity may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic elements are designed to provide variable resistance based on the loop configuration and athlete's movement. By adjusting the loop size and position, the athlete can optimize the resistance profile for their specific needs, with smaller loops providing higher resistance for fine motor control and larger loops providing lower resistance for broader movements
3Reliability
If the training device is made from multiple sections including elastic elements and stabilizing elements, then it provides better stability and prevents slippage, but the device becomes more complex to manufacture
Solution Approach 1:
The training device is divided into distinct functional sections: elastic elements that provide resistance, stabilizing elements that prevent slippage, and connection elements that join the sections. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall manufacturing simplicity through modular construction
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device can be adapted to individual athletes, providing improved movement coordination, self-control, and a comprehensive musculature workout by allowing direct access to body structures, enhancing posture and joint control during static and dynamic movements.
Implementation Method 1
superimposed band-shaped, elastic elements
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AI summary
A training device for the human body, comprising superimposed band-shaped elastic elements (1, 1') and at least one band-shaped, tensile-resistant stabilizing element (11), wherein the elastic elements (1, 1') are connected to each other in certain areas to form at least two loops (2, 2'), wherein at least one adjustment element (3) is formed on at least one elastic element (1, 1') and/or on a stabilizing element (11) to change the size of at least one of the loops (2, 2') and/or the length of the training device.