Squat Rack Dip Frame with Segmented Guards

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing dip exercising devices attached to squat racks lack sufficient stability, which can lead to instability during exercises and potential injury.

Innovation Solution

A frame is designed to be removably positioned between and extended between first and second guards of a squat rack, with stabilizers and a grip attached for enhanced stability and usability, allowing for secure dip exercises.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a single bracket is used to attach the dip exercising device to the squat rack, then the device can be easily attached and removed, but the stability during exercise is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveEase of attachmentVSAvoidStability during exercise
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment system is divided into multiple independent brackets (first bracket and second bracket) that attach to different parts of the squat rack (one post each). This segmentation allows the device to be easily attached and removed while providing distributed support points that significantly improve stability during exercise compared to a single bracket configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If the dip exercising device is made more complex with additional support structures, then stability improves, but the device complexity and difficulty of assembly increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveStability during exerciseVSAvoidNumber of components
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The dip exercising device is designed to utilize the existing squat rack structure (posts and guards) for support, rather than requiring a complex standalone framework. The brackets are designed to attach to standard squat rack posts, making the attachment system universal and compatible with various rack configurations. This multi-functionality approach allows the dip device to borrow structural support from the squat rack, reducing the need for additional complex support components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11766590B2Squat rack mountable dip exercising system
Publication Date: 2023.09.26 OLSON ZACHARY SCOTT
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AI summary

A squat rack mountable dip exercising system includes a frame that is removably positionable on and extended between a first guard and a second guard wherein the first and second guards are engaged with and extend forwardly from a squat rack. A grip is attached to the frame and is configured to be graspable by a person performing a dip exercise.