Clamping Units for Hands-Free Dumbbell Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing attachment devices for securing dumbbells to weightlifting belts either lack clamps that can engage the dumbbell handles or require manual handling, limiting user convenience during exercises.
Innovation Solution
A pair of clamping units that mount to the sides of a weightlifting belt, each capable of selectively engaging a dumbbell handle, allowing the dumbbells to be positioned near the hips without manual grasping, comprising a clamp with a biasing mechanism and fastening system for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If hook shaped attachments are used for weightlifting belts, then the attachment can be secured to the belt, but it cannot couple to the handle of a dumbbell
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device integrates multiple functions into a single system: the weightlifting belt clamp attaches to the belt, while the dumbbell clamp attaches to the dumbbell handle. This multi-functional design allows the same device to securely connect both the belt and dumbbell, eliminating the need for separate attachment mechanisms and solving the compatibility issue.
2Ease of operation
If rods attachable to weightlifting belts and insertable into holed weights are used, then the attachment can be secured, but it cannot actively engage handles of dumbbells
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device is divided into two independent clamping units: one for the weightlifting belt and one for the dumbbell handle. Each clamp operates independently with its own fastening mechanism, allowing secure attachment to both components simultaneously. This segmentation enables the device to maintain reliability for belt attachment while adding versatility for dumbbell handle engagement.
3Device complexity
If manual grasping of dumbbells is required, then the attachment device can be simple, but user convenience during exercises is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device automatically secures the dumbbell to the user's body through the clamp mechanism that engages the dumbbell handle and attaches to the weightlifting belt. Once activated, the system maintains the dumbbell in position without requiring continuous manual intervention, providing hands-free operation while maintaining security during exercises.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables hands-free exercise performance by securely attaching dumbbells to the user's hips, enhancing convenience and ease of use during weightlifting exercises.
Implementation Method 1
Each clamping unit is configured to selectively engage a respective dumbbell of a pair of dumbbells
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AI summary
A weight attachment device for attaching dumbbells to a weightlifting belt includes a pair of clamping units, each of which is mountable to respective opposed side of a weightlifting belt so that the clamping units are positioned singly proximate to hips of a user upon donning of the weightlifting belt by the user. Each clamping unit is selectively engageable to a respective dumbbell of a pair of dumbbells so that the respective dumbbell is removably engaged to the clamping unit. The pair of clamping units engages a pair of dumbbells so that the dumbbells are positioned singly proximate to the hips of the user. The user thus is positioned to perform exercises without using their hands to grasp the dumbbells.