Adjustable Trapeze Bar With Positionable Couplings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing trapeze systems lack adjustability to accommodate users of varying heights, weights, and capabilities, and are not easily assembled or disassembled for different locations and uses.
Innovation Solution
A trapeze system featuring an elongated support member suspended by flexible suspension members with infinitely positionable coupling mechanisms, allowing for adjustable height and configuration, and the ability to be easily assembled and disassembled.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed trapeze system is used, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different users and locations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The trapeze system is divided into separate modular components: an elongated support member (bar), flexible suspension members (ropes/straps), and coupling mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be independently selected and configured for different users and locations while maintaining structural stability when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanisms incorporate movable elements such as slides, clips, or buckles that allow dynamic adjustment of the suspension members' attachment points on the elongated support member. This enables the system to adapt to different user heights, weights, and capabilities while maintaining a stable configuration during use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a custom-designed trapeze system is used, then performance capability is improved, but ease of assembly and disassembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanisms are designed with universal features that can accommodate different types of suspension members (ropes, straps, webbing) and attach to the elongated support member in multiple configurations. This universality allows the same basic system to be easily assembled and disassembled for different performance requirements without requiring custom-designed components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable coupling mechanism is used, then adaptability to different heights and configurations is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanisms are designed to be self-adjusting through simple user actions. For example, slides move along tracks to desired positions and lock automatically, or clips open and close to secure suspension members. This self-service capability provides extensive adjustability for different heights and configurations without requiring complex adjustment procedures or multiple components.
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AI summary
A trapeze bar assembly provides an elongated support member that can be removably coupled with first and second coupling mechanisms. The coupling mechanisms can couple the support member to flexible suspension members to suspend the support member in the air. The coupling mechanisms can be infinitely positionable along the suspension members. The coupling mechanisms also each include a frame member with an opening that receives one end of the support member. Retention features on the support bar and the frame member can removably retain the end of the support bar within the frame member. The support member can also be rotatably fixed relative to the frame members via cooperating engagement features. A trapeze system is also provided including a support member, coupling mechanisms, and first and second flexible suspension members for suspending the support member. A method for assembling a trapeze apparatus is also provided.