Aquatic Exercise Assembly with Integrated Paddle and Pedal Mechanisms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aquatic exercise equipment does not provide a full body workout and is not suitable for individuals with underlying conditions such as arthritis, acute injuries, or neurological disorders.
Innovation Solution
An aquatic exercise equipment assembly with a container having a liquid retention portion, a pedal assembly for lower body movement, and a paddle assembly for upper body movement, allowing users to engage in a full-body workout while reducing musculoskeletal stress through buoyancy, with a filtration system for continuous use of treated liquid and adjustable buoyancy and temperature.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If aquatic exercise equipment is designed to reduce musculoskeletal stress through buoyancy, then comfort and accessibility for users with underlying conditions is improved, but the intensity and effectiveness of full body workout is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines upper body exercise (paddle assembly) and lower body exercise (pedal assembly) into a single integrated aquatic exercise system. This merging allows users to perform full body workouts simultaneously, addressing the need for comprehensive exercise while maintaining the reduced-impact benefits of aquatic environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The aquatic exercise equipment is designed with multi-functional capabilities, including both paddle-based upper body resistance training and pedal-based lower body cycling, making it suitable for diverse user needs and conditions. This universality allows the same equipment to serve both therapeutic rehabilitation purposes and intensive workout requirements.
2Device complexity
If aquatic exercise equipment provides only partial body workout, then device complexity is reduced, but the comprehensiveness of exercise coverage is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two distinct exercise mechanisms (paddle assembly for upper body and pedal assembly for lower body) into one integrated system. The paddle assembly is coupled to sidewalls and movable in longitudinal direction, while the pedal assembly is rotatably coupled to end walls, creating a comprehensive full-body exercise device without requiring multiple separate equipment pieces.
3Productivity
If aquatic exercise equipment is designed for intensive workout, then workout effectiveness is improved, but accessibility for users with arthritis or injuries is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes water buoyancy as a counterweight force to offset gravitational effects on the user's body. This anti-weight effect reduces the impact and stress on joints and muscles during exercise, allowing users with arthritis or injuries to perform intensive workouts without experiencing excessive musculoskeletal stress, while still achieving effective exercise results.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a comprehensive workout for users, reducing musculoskeletal stress and accommodating individuals with underlying conditions by providing controlled resistance and adjustable conditions, such as temperature, for improved mobility and comfort.
Implementation Method 1
Water provides an environment that reduces a body weight of the user thereby decreasing musculoskeletal stress or impact on the body
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AI summary
Embodiments herein are directed to an aquatic exercising assembly. The aquatic exercising assembly includes a container having a liquid retention portion. The liquid retention portion includes a bottom wall, a pair of opposing sidewalls, and a pair of opposing end walls, a pedal assembly and a paddle assembly. The pedal assembly is rotatably coupled to the one of the pair of opposing end walls. The paddle assembly is coupled to each one of the pair of opposing sidewalls. The paddle assembly is movable between a rearward position and a forward position in a longitudinal direction. The pedal assembly is rotatably moved by a lower body movement of a user and the paddle assembly is moved by an upper body movement of the user.