Dual-turntable training device with adjustable resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current indoor exercise equipment primarily targets lower body muscles, leaving upper body exercise intensity insufficient, especially for the elderly and younger individuals, and lacks effective resistance units in outdoor devices like rotating wheels or massage devices.
Innovation Solution
A dual-turntable training device with horizontally arranged turntable units and a resistance unit that includes adjustable magnetic or friction resistance members, allowing for customizable rotation resistance by a control mechanism, enabling effective upper body workout with adjustable intensity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional exercise equipment like treadmills or exercise bikes is used, then lower body muscles can be exercised, but upper body muscles cannot be fully exercised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines upper body exercise functionality with lower body exercise equipment by integrating turntable units with resistance members into the base structure. The turntables rotate about vertical axes and are coupled to resistance members that provide rotational resistance, enabling simultaneous upper and lower body workout in a single device.
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure serves multiple functions: it supports the turntables for upper body rotation exercise, provides structural stability for the entire device, and houses the resistance mechanism. The resistance members can be adjusted to provide varying levels of resistance, making the device adaptable to different training intensities and user needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If barbells or dumbbells are used for upper body exercise, then upper body muscles can be exercised, but the weight is too heavy for the elderly and younger
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance members are designed to be adjustable, allowing users to dynamically change the resistance level according to their strength and training needs. The resistance can be increased or decreased by adjusting the position or configuration of the resistance members, making the exercise accessible to users with varying physical capabilities including the elderly and younger individuals.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows changing the resistance parameter through adjustable resistance members. By modifying the resistance level, the same device can accommodate users with different strength levels, from the elderly who need lower resistance to younger or stronger individuals who require higher resistance for effective training.
3Ease of operation
If rotating wheels or massage devices in the park are used, then upper body can be moved, but no resistance unit is provided so training intensity is not high enough
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the simple rotational motion of park exercise wheels with a resistance mechanism. The turntables provide easy rotational movement while the resistance members coupled to them deliver controlled resistance force, combining operational simplicity with effective training intensity in a single integrated system.
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 device allows for intensified upper body training with adjustable resistance, accommodating various user preferences and abilities, including options for standing or sitting positions and grip heights suitable for different handhold styles.
Implementation Method 1
The resistance members are magnetic resistance members or friction members
Implementation Method 2
The resistance members are magnetic resistance members or friction members
Data Source
AI summary
A dual-turntable training device includes a base, two turntable units, and a resistance unit. Each turntable unit includes a rotating shaft, a turntable, and a grip. The rotating shaft is pivoted to the base. The turntable is secured to the rotating shaft. The two turntables of the two turntable units are horizontally arranged side by side. The grip is vertically disposed on the turntable. The resistance unit includes a control member and two resistance members. The control member is disposed on the base. The control member is connected to the two resistance members. The two resistance members correspond to the two turntables and are configured to apply rotation resistance to the two turntables. By operating the control member, the two resistance members are moved closer to or away from the two turntables for adjusting the rotation resistance.