Adjustable Exercise Device with Multi-Function Cable Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional exercise devices are limited to training specific muscle groups, requiring multiple devices for comprehensive workouts, which is inconvenient and costly.
Innovation Solution
An exercise device with a frame body, slidable seats, pulling assemblies, and counterweight mechanisms that allow for adjustable height and multi-functional training, including pulling, swinging, and carrying mechanisms to target various muscle groups without the need for additional equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional exercise device uses a single pulling mechanism with fixed function, then the device structure is simple, but the device can only train specific muscle groups and requires multiple devices for comprehensive workouts
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device integrates multiple training functions into a single device by providing both a pulling mechanism and a pushing mechanism with different cable routing paths. The pulling mechanism allows users to train back and bicep muscles, while the pushing mechanism enables chest and tricep training, making one device replace multiple specialized equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into functionally independent modules including a frame body, pulling mechanism with first cable and first pulley, pushing mechanism with second cable and second pulley, and counterweight mechanism. Each module can be adjusted or configured independently to provide different training functions
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple exercise devices are used to train different muscle groups, then comprehensive muscle training is achieved, but it requires more space and money
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple exercise functions that would traditionally require separate devices into a single integrated unit. The frame body supports both pulling and pushing mechanisms with independent cable systems and pulleys, allowing users to perform various exercises including chest press, back row, tricep extension, and bicep curl with one device
3Adaptability or versatility
If the pulling mechanism uses a fixed cable routing, then the device structure is simple, but the device cannot be adjusted for different training positions and muscle groups
Solution Approach 1:
The cable routing system is designed to be dynamically adjustable rather than fixed. The first cable can be routed through the first pulley for pulling exercises, while the second cable routes through the second pulley for pushing exercises. This dynamic routing configuration allows the same physical structure to accommodate different exercise positions and muscle group targets
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
Enables comprehensive muscle training across multiple groups with a single device, saving space and money by providing a versatile workout solution.
Implementation Method 1
two counterweight mechanisms (12), wherein the two pulling assemblies are connected to the two carrying members through the cooperation of ropes (33) and a roller set, and the two pulling assemblies are respectively connected to the two counterweight mechanisms
Implementation Method 2
the pulling mechanism and the counterweight mechanism are connected through the cooperation of a rope and a roller set
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AI summary
An exercise device is provided. A frame body has two first stand columns each having a plurality of adjustment holes, and two counterweight mechanisms. Two first slidable seats, each having an adjustment pin which is inserted into one of the plurality of adjustment holes, are respectively and slidably arranged on the two first stand columns. Each of two pulling assemblies includes a pulling member which are respectively and swingably arranged on the two first slidable seats and a swinging member, a first pulling rope is slidably disposed through the swinging member and is connected between the counterweight mechanism and the pulling member. Two carrying members are respectively and fixedly disposed on an end of each of the two first slidable seats opposite to the pulling assembly, and each said first stand column is located between one said carrying member and one said swinging member.