Adjustable Grip Sled for Athletic Strength and Balance Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise training devices lack a design that effectively enhances strength and balance for athletes by providing adjustable resistance and ergonomic handling, which are crucial for sports like football.
Innovation Solution
The exercise training device features a sled portion with angled ramps and a support structure for weights, along with a handle system that allows for adjustable grip angles, enabling athletes to apply force parallel to the surface while maintaining balance and engaging multiple muscle groups.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed handle design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the ergonomics and adaptability to different users are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed with rotational capability, allowing it to change from a fixed position to a dynamically adjustable position. The rotation mechanism enables users to modify the handle angle according to their ergonomic needs, transforming a static component into a dynamic one that adapts to different users and exercises.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle system is divided into separate components: a fixed handle body attached to the sled and a rotatable handle portion that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the handle to be adjusted to different angles while keeping the overall structure relatively simple.
2Force
If weights are added to increase resistance, then the training effectiveness is improved, but the device portability and ease of setup are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The weight system is segmented into individual weight plates that can be separately added or removed from the sled. This allows users to easily adjust the resistance level by simply adding or removing weight plates without moving the entire device, maintaining ease of operation while enabling variable resistance training.
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions from a fixed-weight design to a dynamic weight system where resistance can be adjusted during different training sessions or even during exercises. The rotatable handle and adjustable weight plates work together to create a dynamic training experience that adapts to user needs.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the sled portion is designed with a large surface area for stability, then the balance training effect is improved, but the device size and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sled incorporates vertical elements (upright supports, handle height) to provide stability and ergonomic positioning without increasing the horizontal footprint. By utilizing the vertical dimension, the design achieves stability and balance training effectiveness while maintaining a compact profile for easy storage and transport.
Data Source
AI summary
An exercise training device includes a sled portion extending along a first plane that is substantially parallel to a surface upon which the exercise training device is supported. The sled portion includes a first side that is in contact with the surface. A support structure, attached to the sled portion, includes a support surface that extends along a second plane that is substantially parallel to the first plane. The support surface supports an exercise weight. A handle portion is attached to one of the sled portion or the support structure, the handle portion allows a user to grip the exercise training device and move the exercise training device along the surface.