Adjustable Pushup Support Apparatus with Foldable Hinges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pushup exercise systems are not compact, convenient to use, or easy to store, and they often limit the options for varying incline and decline positions, making them impractical for users of different fitness levels and environments.
Innovation Solution
A pushup exercise system with a support apparatus that can be adjusted to different heights by placing a bar in various parallel slots, allowing users to change the incline and decline positions easily, and can be folded for storage, taking up minimal space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If fixed height exercise stands are used, then stability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed, static structure into an adjustable system. The support member can be repositioned along the first member between multiple predetermined positions, allowing the apparatus to adapt between incline push-up, decline push-up, and neutral positions. This dynamic adjustability resolves the contradiction by maintaining structural stability through defined positions while enabling versatility through user-selectable configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the support structure into distinct, adjustable components. The support member is separated from the base member and can be independently repositioned along the first member. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function - the base member provides stable support while the support member enables position adjustment - thereby achieving both stability and adaptability simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If apparatuses with various mechanisms for incline adjustment are used, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a simple dynamic adjustment mechanism where the support member can be manually repositioned along the first member between predetermined positions. This straightforward mechanism provides multiple incline and decline options without requiring complex mechanical systems, thereby achieving adaptability while maintaining simplicity in the device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the positional parameter of the support member along the first member to achieve different exercise configurations. By providing multiple predetermined positions along the length of the first member, the system offers varied incline and decline angles without requiring complex mechanisms - simply by changing the position parameter of the support member.
3Ease of operation
If apparatuses that can be collapsed are used, then ease of storage is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the apparatus into separable components - the base member with the first member and the movable support member. This segmentation allows the support member to be easily detached and stored separately when not in use, providing ease of storage without requiring complex folding or collapsing mechanisms. Each component can be independently managed and stored.
4Adaptability or versatility
If furniture or steps are used to vary pushup height, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides a dedicated exercise apparatus with built-in dynamic adjustability, eliminating the need to search for or arrange external furniture and steps. The support member can be quickly repositioned between predetermined positions, offering immediate adaptability for incline and decline variations without the inconvenience of setting up external objects.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal exercise apparatus that can perform multiple functions - incline push-ups, decline push-ups, and neutral position exercises - all within a single device. This multi-functionality replaces the need for various pieces of furniture or steps, providing adaptability while improving convenience by having all capabilities integrated into one portable apparatus.
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AI summary
An exercise system including a bar having a cushioned section and two non-cushioned sections configured for a user to grip while performing a pushup; a support apparatus, the support apparatus including: two side structures; a back structure affixed to an edge of each of the two side structures via one or more hinges, wherein the back structure is configured to be positioned against a wall; and a plurality of parallel slots formed in an edge of each of the two side structures opposite the edge of each side structure affixed to the back structure, wherein the parallel slots are configured to support the bar when a user performs a pushup; wherein the one or more hinges attaching each side structure to the back structure allow a user to transition the support apparatus between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration.