Doorway Punching Bag Support with Clamping Lever Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing punching bag support systems fail to provide adequate stability and high-rebound performance for speed bags, often causing vibrations and instability, and may damage architectural structures or pose safety hazards due to inadequate mounting methods.
Innovation Solution
A support apparatus that utilizes a combination of clamping and leveraging mechanisms to securely attach a punching bag or rebound platform to a doorframe without modifying the structure, using adjustable clamp assemblies and telescoping elements to ensure stability and safety, while minimizing tension and avoiding damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If traditional mounting methods (screws, bolts, anchors) are used to achieve stable support, then the support stability is improved, but the architectural structure is damaged or modified
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mounting system consisting of clamps and lever arms that interface between the punching bag and the doorframe. The clamps grip the doorframe without penetration, while the lever arms provide structural support, acting as a mediator that achieves stable mounting without damaging the architectural structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical fastening system (screws, bolts, anchors that penetrate and damage structures) with a non-penetrating clamp-and-lever mechanism. This substitution maintains mounting stability while eliminating the harmful effects of structural modification.
2Reliability
If mounting pressure is increased to achieve stable support, then the support reliability is improved, but markings or indentations are caused to the supporting structures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs padding materials that act as flexible protective layers between the mounting apparatus and the doorframe. These padding elements distribute contact pressure and prevent the formation of markings or indentations while maintaining reliable support through the intermediary lever arm mechanism.
3Ease of manufacture
If simple mounting apparatus is used to avoid structure modification, then the ease of installation is improved, but the stability and safety are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the mounting system into separate functional components: clamps for gripping the doorframe, lever arms for providing structural support, and padding for protection. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity and ease of installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates adjustable elements in the mounting apparatus that allow for dynamic adaptation to different doorframe configurations. This adjustability maintains simplicity of installation while ensuring stable and safe mounting across various applications.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the mounting apparatus is made heavier to improve stability, then the support stability is improved, but the ease of installation and adjustment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lever arm acts as a mechanical intermediary that provides stability leverage without requiring the mounting apparatus itself to be heavy. The lever arm translates small forces into large stabilizing moments, achieving mounting stability while keeping the apparatus lightweight and easy to install.
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AI summary
This disclosure describes an apparatus and methods to support a punching bag, or a punching bag and rebound platform, within a doorway or other architectural opening. Mounting the apparatus does not involve modifying or altering the supporting architectural structures and surfaces (e.g., with screws, brackets, adhesives, etc.). Clamps are instrumental in safely securing the apparatus and stabilizing it for high-performance use of a plurality of punching bags. Adjustment mechanisms not only facilitate the mounting of the apparatus to a plurality of doorframes and other architraves but also accommodate the height and depth preferences of a user. In addition, a folding mechanism allows the apparatus to be compacted for storage or transport.