Control System for Exercise Device with Pre-defined Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current exercise systems lack a controlled mechanism to safely perform explosive throwing movements, such as flipping a large tire, which poses risks of injury due to uncontrolled lifting and falling, and is not feasible in crowded or weight room environments.
Innovation Solution
A control system comprising a mounting frame, base frame, and platform with a resilient mat and foam cushion, along with a swing link and guide link, that allows for pre-defined movement of an exercise device, enabling controlled flipping and docking, thereby providing a safe and controlled environment for explosive power exercises.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an exercise device (large tire) is used for explosive throwing movements, then functional training effectiveness is improved, but the risk of injury increases due to uncontrolled lifting and falling
Solution Approach 1:
A control system acts as an intermediary between the user and the exercise device. The control system includes a mounting frame with a swing link coupled to a base frame, allowing the exercise device to be securely mounted and controlled during explosive movements. This intermediary structure provides the necessary control and stability while enabling functional training movements.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system incorporates a platform with a platform cushion positioned to support the exercise device. This cushioning element is prepared in advance to catch and absorb the exercise device during explosive throwing movements, preventing uncontrolled falling and reducing injury risk before the device can cause harm.
2Power
If uncontrolled explosive throwing movements are performed, then explosive power training is achieved, but control and safety are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The control system employs dynamic components including a swing link that allows controlled movement during explosive exercises. The swing link is coupled to the base frame through a main bearing supported on a bearing damper, enabling the system to adapt to dynamic loading conditions while maintaining control. This dynamic design allows explosive power training while ensuring reliability through controlled movement paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The bearing damper provides feedback control by absorbing and dissipating energy during explosive movements. The damper responds to the dynamic forces generated during exercise, automatically adjusting to maintain control and safety without requiring external intervention.
3Reliability
If a control system is added to enable controlled movement, then safety and control are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into distinct functional components: a mounting frame for securing the exercise device, a base frame providing structural support, a swing link enabling controlled movement, and a platform with cushioning. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall system manageability and reducing complexity through modular design.
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
The control system allows for safe and controlled execution of explosive throwing movements, reducing the risk of injury and enabling the integration of dynamic flipping exercises into weight room training, even in crowded conditions, while minimizing space requirements.
Implementation Method 1
The bearing damper may be comprised of a compliant material
Implementation Method 2
The platform cushion, which may be comprised of a resilient mat and a foam cushion, positioned to support the bumper of the exercise device on the platform
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AI summary
A control system including a mounting frame adapted to receive the exercise device and a base frame coupled to the mounting frame. This combination may provide a controlled, pre-defined movement of the mounting frame, and therefore the exercise device, relative to the base frame and a user. The control system may also include a platform mounted to the base frame and adapted to support the user. This platform may include a platform cushion, which may be comprised of a resilient mat and a foam cushion, positioned to support the bumper of the exercise device. The platform may also include a deck adapted to support the weight of the user. The deck may be positioned distal to the platform cushion as it relates to the base frame.