Detachable Ball Grip Structure for Hygienic Cable Machines
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gym equipment grip devices are often unsanitary, unergonomic, and lack user customization, leading to germ transmission and potential blisters, while traditional grips can strain users due to their rigid design.
Innovation Solution
A removable, ergonomic ball grip device with interchangeable hemispheres, providing a customizable grip that can withstand pulling forces and connect easily to cable machines, enhancing muscle activation and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional cushioned handles are used on gym equipment, then user comfort is improved, but hygiene deteriorates due to germ transmission between users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable grip devices that users can take home or replace frequently. These single-use or limited-use grips eliminate the hygiene problem of shared equipment while maintaining comfort, as each user gets their own dedicated grip that doesn't need to be sanitized between users.
Solution Approach 2:
The grip devices use flexible material coverings that conform to hand shapes for comfort while being easily replaceable. The flexible shell design allows for ergonomic shaping without requiring permanent attachment to the equipment, enabling frequent replacement to maintain hygiene.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If rigid metal bars are used without cushioning, then hygiene is improved, but user comfort deteriorates causing blisters
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies flexible material layers over the grip surfaces that provide cushioning and comfort while remaining easily replaceable. These flexible coverings prevent blisters and skin irritation while the entire grip assembly can be quickly swapped out to maintain hygiene standards.
Solution Approach 2:
The grip devices combine different materials - rigid structural components for strength with flexible outer layers for comfort and hygiene. This composite construction allows the grip to maintain structural integrity while providing a comfortable, non-irritating surface that can be replaced frequently.
3Device complexity
If fixed grip configurations are provided on gym equipment, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates as users cannot customize their grip
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the grip system into separate, interchangeable components - the permanent mounting structure and the removable grip elements. This segmentation allows the basic equipment to remain simple while enabling users to customize their experience by selecting different grip types, sizes, or materials that suit their preferences and needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The grip system transitions from a static, fixed configuration to a dynamic, changeable one. Users can adjust, replace, or customize their grips as needed, allowing the system to adapt to different users and preferences while the core equipment structure remains unchanged and simple.
Data Source
AI summary
An exercise grip device is disclosed having a main body formed from two detachable hemispheres, wherein said two detachable hemispheres comprise an upper hemisphere and a lower hemisphere. The main body of the exercise grip device forms a rounded shape. The exercise grip device further comprises an internal cavity in said main body with an upper vertical channel connecting said internal cavity through the upper hemisphere to an exterior area. A horizontal channel is included, recessing from an outer surface of said upper hemisphere to an opposite outer surface of said upper hemisphere. The horizontal channel extends through the upper hemisphere. The exercise grip device also includes a retaining ring removably disposed in said internal cavity. The retaining ring vertically extends upward in said upper vertical channel. A removable securement pin is included, extending through the horizontal channel and through the retaining ring.