Chest-Mounted Exercise Device With Adjustable Sliding Rail

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing exercise devices do not provide a chest-mounted, adjustable option for upper body exercise, limiting user flexibility and exercise variety.

Innovation Solution

A chest-mounted, adjustable exercise device comprising a base plate, forward extension rail, adjustment slide, track slide, and resistive means, such as elastic bands or pulleys, allowing for customizable and portable upper body workouts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional exercise devices are used, then exercise function is provided, but user flexibility and exercise variety are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise varietyVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The exercise device is divided into separate modular components including a base plate with mounting positions, adjustable resistance mechanisms, and interchangeable exercise elements. This segmentation allows users to reconfigure the device for different exercises while keeping the base structure simple.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The base plate is designed with multiple mounting positions and configurations that can accommodate various exercise attachments and resistance levels. This universal design enables a single device to provide multiple exercise functions including chest press, rowing, and shoulder movements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If fixed exercise devices are used, then structural stability is maintained, but adjustability and comfort are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadjustabilityVSAvoidstructural stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates adjustable components such as movable resistance mechanisms, repositionable attachments, and flexible mounting systems that allow users to modify the exercise setup while maintaining structural integrity through secure locking positions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Adjustable connectors and mounting mechanisms serve as intermediaries between the fixed base plate and movable exercise components, enabling smooth transitions and reconfigurations while preserving overall structural stability during exercise movements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables comfortable, adjustable, and effective upper body exercises, providing a durable, affordable, and versatile solution for users seeking a new means of chest-mounted exercise.

Implementation Method 1

resistive means, such as elastic bands or pulleys

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS10238909B1Chest mounted, adjustable, exercise device

Publication Date: 2019.03.26 TEEMAN ERIC D

AI summary

A chest mounted, adjustable, exercise device comprising a base plate, a forward extension rail coupled to the base plate, an adjustment slide coupled to the forward extension rail, a track slide coupled to the adjustment slide, and a resistive means being coupled to the forward extension rail.