Compact Exercise Apparatus with Slidable Pedals and Adjustable Seat
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise equipment is either bulky and difficult to store, or mechanically complex and expensive, failing to provide a compact and cost-effective solution for working multiple muscle groups effectively.
Innovation Solution
A compact, simple exercise apparatus with a horizontally extending frame assembly and adjustable components, including slidably mounted foot pedals and a seat, along with resistance elements that allow for quick adjustment to accommodate users of varying heights and effectively exercise upper, lower, and abdominal muscle groups.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple targeted exercise machines are used to work different muscle groups, then exercise effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple exercise functions (upper body, lower body, abdominal workouts) into a single integrated machine. The frame assembly integrates foot pedals for lower body exercise, resistance elements with handles for upper body exercise, and a seat with backrest for abdominal exercise, eliminating the need for multiple separate machines and reducing storage space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The exercise machine is designed with universal functionality to perform multiple types of exercises. The resistance elements can be configured for different muscle groups, the foot pedals accommodate various lower body exercises, and the adjustable seat supports different body positions, allowing one machine to replace several specialized devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If complex exercisers are configured to enable multiple exercises targeting multiple muscle groups, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise machine is divided into distinct functional modules: a frame assembly, foot pedals for lower body exercise, resistance elements with handles for upper body exercise, and a separate seat assembly for abdominal exercise. This segmentation allows each component to be simple and independent while the combination provides comprehensive exercise functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The machine incorporates adjustable components including the seat position, backrest angle, and resistance element configurations. These dynamic adjustments allow the same simple mechanical structure to adapt to different exercise types and user preferences without requiring complex mechanical systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex exercisers are designed to accommodate various body positions and exercises, then adaptability is improved, but ease of storage deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The machine's modular segmented design with distinct functional components allows for compact arrangement and easy storage. The separation of foot pedals, resistance elements, and seat assembly enables the structure to be space-efficient while maintaining full exercise functionality.
4Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable components are added to accommodate users of differing heights, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The seat assembly includes adjustable components that allow users to modify the position and angle according to their body dimensions. These dynamic adjustments are implemented through simple mechanical means rather than complex systems, maintaining ease of use while accommodating different user requirements.
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
Enables efficient exercise of multiple muscle groups while being storable in a small area, achieving manufacturing cost savings and accommodating users of different heights, thus providing a versatile and space-efficient workout solution.
Implementation Method 1
The resistance elements have a first end and a second end. The first end of the resistance element is removably anchored to the frame assembly
Data Source
AI summary
A complex exercise machine utilizes a horizontally extending frame assembly having a plurality of resistance elements. A plurality of foot pedals are included that are slidably mounted on the frame assembly. The foot pedals are moveable between a first position, proximate to the user, and a second distal position. The resistance elements have a first end and a second end. The first end of the resistance element is removably anchored to the frame assembly A first resistance element includes a handle at its second to exercise upper body muscle groups, while a second resistance element includes the pedals at its second end to exercise lower body and abdominal muscle groups. A seat is provided that is adjustably mounted to the frame assembly. The angulation between the seat back and seat bottom is also adjustable.