Bed mounted exercise system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals recovering from surgery or other medical procedures face challenges in performing exercises due to the instability of traditional exercise equipment and mattresses, leading to balance issues and potential injuries from mats slipping.
Innovation Solution
A bed-mounted exercise system with a platform and pad secured by straps, providing a stable and comfortable surface through removable fasteners and adjustable straps for secure attachment to a bed frame.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a yoga mat or exercise mat is placed on the bed to improve stability, then comfort is improved, but the mat can easily slip and fall from the bed, potentially causing injury
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the exercise surface into multiple components: a base platform that attaches to the bed frame, and a separate exercise pad that attaches to the platform. This segmentation allows each component to fulfill its specific function - the platform provides stable attachment while the pad provides comfort, resolving the contradiction between stability and safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The base platform acts as an intermediary between the bed frame and the exercise pad. It transfers the attachment function from the pad to the bed frame, allowing the pad to focus on providing comfort while the platform ensures stability and prevents slipping. This intermediary structure eliminates the harmful effect of mats slipping off beds.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional exercise equipment is used, then exercise functionality is provided, but it is difficult to utilize and requires leaving the bedroom
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise system is designed to be universally applicable to any bed with a standard bed frame. The adjustable straps and universal attachment mechanism allow the same device to be used on different bed types, providing exercise functionality directly in the bedroom without requiring specialized equipment or location changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates adjustable straps and removable components that can be dynamically configured for different users and exercise types. This dynamic design allows the equipment to adapt to various needs while remaining compact enough for bedroom storage, improving both versatility and ease of operation.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid platform is used to provide stability, then balance is improved, but comfort is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different material properties to different components: the base platform uses rigid material to provide stability and balance, while the exercise pad uses soft, cushioned material to provide comfort. This local differentiation of material quality allows both stability and comfort to coexist without compromise.
Solution Approach 2:
The exercise system combines rigid and flexible materials in a composite structure. The rigid platform provides structural stability while the flexible pad layer provides comfort. This composite construction resolves the contradiction between needing rigidity for balance and softness for comfort by integrating both material types in a single functional system.
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AI summary
A bed-mounted exercise system. The bed-mounted exercise system includes a platform removably securable to a bed via a plurality of straps and an exercise pad removably securable to the platform. The pad includes a lower surface including a plurality of attachment fasteners thereon. The platform includes an upper surface including a plurality of mating fasteners thereon. The pad is removably securable to the platform via engagement of the plurality of attachment fasteners with the plurality of mating fasteners. A plurality of strap apertures disposed on the platform are configured to receive either a first end or a second end of one of the plurality of straps therethrough. The platform can be positioned atop a mattress and secured to a bed frame thereunder via fasteners disposed on the plurality of straps. The pad can then be fastened to the platform, providing a comfortable yet stable surface on which to perform exercises.