Ergonomic Exercise Handle Assembly for Grip Stability and Wrist Comfort
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pull rope handles for exercise equipment suffer from limited grip variety, wrist discomfort, instability during use, durability issues, and hygiene concerns, restricting exercise variation and increasing the risk of injury.
Innovation Solution
A handle design with ergonomic curvatures, including a curved upper and lower section and a progressively sloped middle section, combined with a composite material construction and grip patterns, to enhance stability, comfort, and secure attachment to exercise equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If rope handles are used for exercise equipment, then durability is improved, but grip variety is limited and wrist comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is divided into multiple sections with different curvatures and diameters (upper section, middle section, lower section), each segment providing different grip characteristics and wrist angles, enabling multiple grip varieties while maintaining overall structural durability
Solution Approach 2:
The handle incorporates curved surfaces throughout its length with varying degrees of curvature in different sections, allowing users to grip the handle in multiple positions and angles, thereby improving grip variety and wrist comfort while the continuous curved structure maintains durability
2Duration of action of stationary object
If rope handles are used for exercise equipment, then durability is improved, but wrist strain increases
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is segmented into sections with different diameters and curvatures that correspond to different wrist positions, allowing the wrist to assume multiple comfortable angles during exercise, thereby reducing wrist strain while maintaining durability through the segmented construction
Solution Approach 2:
Different sections of the handle have different local properties (curvature, diameter, texture) optimized for specific wrist positions and grip types, providing localized ergonomic support to reduce wrist strain while the overall structure maintains durability
3Device complexity
If rope handles are used for exercise equipment, then structural simplicity is maintained, but stability during use deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The handle features continuous curved surfaces with varying radii of curvature throughout its length, creating a stable, rigid structure that resists twisting and movement under tension while maintaining relative structural simplicity through the smooth curved geometry
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is constructed from composite materials or multi-material construction combining rigid and flexible properties, providing structural stability and resistance to twisting while maintaining simplicity in the overall design
4Ease of manufacture
If rope handles are used for exercise equipment, then ease of manufacture is maintained, but hygiene deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The handle features a smooth, non-porous outer surface in the grip areas that is easy to clean and sanitize, while the internal structure maintains manufacturing simplicity, thereby improving hygiene while keeping ease of manufacture
Solution Approach 2:
The handle uses composite material construction with an outer layer that is smooth and non-porous for hygiene purposes, while the inner structure maintains manufacturing simplicity, combining hygiene benefits with ease of manufacture
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AI summary
A handle or handle assembly for coupling to exercise or sports equipment is disclosed. The handle includes a curved upper section, an elongated middle section, and a curved lower section, wherein the lower section has a circumference greater than that of the upper and middle sections. The handle may further include a bottom portion that is flat or curved, a central attachment aperture, and an external surface grip pattern.