Adjustable Lifting Assembly for Versatile Weight Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercising devices are limited to specific muscle groups, requiring multiple machines for a complete body workout, which is inefficient and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A versatile exercising device with a frame and pivotally coupled arms that allow adjustable angles from 0° to 180°, enabling multiple exercise variations by mounting to a squat rack, including a handle and weight receiver, allowing for various lifting exercises.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple exercise machines are used to cover all muscle groups, then the completeness of body workout is improved, but the device complexity and space requirement increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting assembly is designed with adjustable components that enable it to perform multiple exercise variations. The angle between arms can be adjusted, and the assembly can be mounted at different positions on the frame, allowing a single device to support various exercises for different muscle groups including chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
Solution Approach 2:
The lifting assembly incorporates adjustable elements including variable arm angles and repositionable mounting mechanisms. These dynamic adjustments allow the same physical structure to adapt its configuration for different exercise requirements, transforming it from a static single-function device to a multi-functional system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple exercise machines are used to cover all muscle groups, then the completeness of body workout is improved, but the space occupied increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting assembly is designed with adjustable components that enable it to perform multiple exercise variations. The angle between arms can be adjusted, and the assembly can be mounted at different positions on the frame, allowing a single device to support various exercises for different muscle groups including chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed angle arms are used in lifting assembly, then the structure simplicity is improved, but the exercise variety is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting assembly incorporates adjustable elements including variable arm angles and repositionable mounting mechanisms. These dynamic adjustments allow the same physical structure to adapt its configuration for different exercise requirements, transforming it from a static single-function device to a multi-functional system.
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AI summary
A weightlifting exercising system includes a frame having a pair of columns. A pair of lifting assemblies is provided and each of the columns has one of the lifting assemblies mounted thereon. The lifting assemblies each include a mount and an axle extending through the mount and rotational relative to the mount. A first arm is fixedly attached to the axle. A second arm is rotationally coupled to the axle. A lift angle is defined between the first and second arms and is alterable from 0° to 180°. A locking member releasably locks the second arm with respect to the axle such that the lift angle is releasably retained. One of the first and second arms has a handle attached thereto and the other of the first and second arms has a weight receiver attached thereto. One or more weight plates is removably positionable on the weight receiver.