Angled Upright Beam Squat Assembly for Injury Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Squats, a common exercise, frequently result in back and knee injuries due to improper form, and existing exercise equipment fails to consistently maintain safe and proper form during the squatting motion.
Innovation Solution
An exercise assembly comprising a support frame, foot plate, seat member, wall frame, and trolley member with an angled upright beam, adjustable handle, and weight attachment, which sets and maintains the user's posture by guiding the squatting movement through a combination of a sliding trolley member along the upright beam and adjustable components to accommodate different users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional squat equipment is used, then users can perform squats, but proper form is not maintained leading to back and knee injuries
Solution Approach 1:
The upright beam acts as an intermediary element that mediates between the user's body and the squat motion. It provides a physical reference that guides proper form maintenance while allowing the squat exercise to be performed, thereby preventing injuries without overly complicating the operation
Solution Approach 2:
The equipment pre-positions the user's body through the seat member and upright beam configuration before the squat motion begins. This preliminary setup ensures proper form is established from the start, preventing injuries before they can occur during the exercise
2Reliability
If rigid blocking members are used to prevent leaning forward, then proper form is enforced, but user comfort and adaptability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The upright beam provides dynamic guidance rather than static blocking. It allows the user's body to move naturally while maintaining proper form through the angled reference, adapting to different users without requiring rigid constraints that reduce versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The angled upright beam changes the reference parameter from vertical to angled, which naturally guides proper form maintenance while accommodating different user bodies. This parameter change allows form enforcement without rigid blocking, maintaining adaptability
3Reliability
If multiple adjustable components are added to maintain proper form, then injury prevention improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The upright beam serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides form guidance, acts as a structural support, defines the squat path, and serves as a visual reference. This multi-functionality maintains safety without adding excessive complexity to the equipment structure
Data Source
AI summary
The exercise assembly for squats includes a support frame, a foot plate, a seat member, a wall frame, an upright beam, and a trolley member. The support frame includes a base member, a base post, and a support arm. The seat member is placed relative to the support frame by the foot plate. The seat member is adjustable. The wall frame includes curved knee frame, a knee wall, and a horizontal support beam. The upright beam extends upward from the base member at an angle toward the seat member. The support arm connects the base member, the horizontal support beam, and the upright beam at an angle to allow performance of a squat in a proper and safe posture throughout the complete squatting movement. The trolley member slides along the upright beam so that the complete squatting movement tracks along the angle of the upright beam.