Exchangeable Exercise Weights With Universal Handle Connections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise equipment lacks versatility as weights designed for one type of equipment do not work with others, leading to gyms needing multiple sets and increased costs for at-home or smaller gyms.
Innovation Solution
Exercise weights with a male part and hollow space, equipped with connecting mechanisms, allowing them to attach to different handles and other weights, forming a daisy chain configuration for customizable weight stacks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of weight equipment are purchased to satisfy different exercise demands, then exercise versatility is improved, but equipment cost and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The weight is designed with a universal connecting mechanism featuring a male part with external threads and a hollow space with internal threads, allowing the same weight to be attached to multiple types of handles including barbells, dumbbell handles, and kettlebell handles. This multi-functional design enables one weight to serve multiple exercise purposes across different equipment types.
Solution Approach 2:
The weight is divided into separable components: a main weight body with a male part protruding from one end and a hollow space at the other end. This segmentation allows the weight to be detached and reattached to different handles, enabling flexible configuration and reducing the need for dedicated weights for each exercise type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of weight equipment are purchased to satisfy different exercise demands, then exercise versatility is improved, but material costs and labor costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized connecting mechanism with male part and hollow space is manufactured once and can be used across all weight products. This universal interface reduces manufacturing complexity compared to producing specialized connection mechanisms for each weight type, thereby lowering per-unit manufacturing costs despite increased product versatility.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional fixed weights are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but equipment versatility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The weight incorporates a male part protruding from one end of the weight body and a hollow space at the other end, creating segmented connection points. This segmentation adds minimal manufacturing complexity while enabling the weight to be attached to multiple handle types, thus improving versatility without significantly complicating the manufacturing process.
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AI summary
This application discloses exercise weights compatible with different types of handles and are removeable from handles for exchange. The exercise weights have connecting mechanisms to connect with corresponding connecting mechanism on handles to form exercise apparatuses. The exercise weights can connect with each other as well as the handles to increase weight load on the handles. Upon attaching to handles, exercise weights as disclosed herein are optionally hidden inside the handles, such that the exercise apparatuses overall have the appearance of common exercise apparatuses and are convenient for storage.