Integrated Exercise Band With Nested Safety Cords

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional exercise equipment is often large, expensive, and requires multiple machines for specific muscle training, while resistance bands need additional components for proper function, limiting their versatility and mobility.

Innovation Solution

A standalone exercise band with a hollow stretchable tubing, integrated safety cords, and Y-shaped cord configurations that allow for versatile exercises without additional components, featuring adjustable resistance through anchoring and loop formations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional exercise machines are used, then training capability is provided, but device size and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining capabilityVSAvoiddevice size

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple exercise band components (tubing, safety cords, Y-shaped cords, lassos) into a single integrated device. The main stretchable tubing defines a first lumen containing a main safety cord, while lasso tubings define second lumens containing lasso safety cords coupled to Y-shaped cords. This merging of components provides comprehensive training capability without requiring separate machines for different exercises.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The exercise band is designed as a universal training device that can perform various exercises targeting different muscle groups. The configurable components (Y-shaped cords, lassos, anchoring mechanisms) allow the single device to adapt to multiple exercise types, replacing the need for multiple specialized machines.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Volume of moving object

If resistance bands are used, then device size is reduced, but functionality requires additional components

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidcomponent requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates what would traditionally be separate components into a single exercise band device. The main safety cord is disposed within the first lumen of the main stretchable tubing, and lasso safety cords are disposed within second lumens of lasso tubings. The Y-shaped cords couple these safety cords together, creating an integrated system that functions as one cohesive unit rather than requiring multiple separate components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a nested structure where the main safety cord is nested within the first lumen of the main stretchable tubing, and lasso safety cords are nested within the second lumens of lasso tubings. This nesting arrangement consolidates multiple components into a compact configuration, reducing the overall device size while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Ease of operation

If exercise equipment is made mobile and affordable, then accessibility improves, but training robustness may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemobility and accessibilityVSAvoidtraining robustness

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates safety cords as a form of beforehand cushioning to prevent device failure during use. The main safety cord is disposed within the first lumen of the main stretchable tubing, and lasso safety cords are disposed within second lumens of lasso tubings. These safety cords provide backup support in case the main tubing fails, ensuring user safety and maintaining training robustness even in a portable, affordable device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The exercise band utilizes composite construction combining stretchable tubing material with high-strength cord materials. The main stretchable tubing and lasso tubings provide elasticity and resistance, while the integrated safety cords provide structural integrity and fail-safe protection. This composite approach enables the device to be both portable and sufficiently robust for reliable training.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

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

Provides a cost-effective, mobile, and robust training solution that can perform various exercises without the need for add-ons, offering adjustable resistance and versatility in muscle training.

Implementation Method 1

a main stretchable tubing defining a first lumen

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11779791B2Exercise bands and methods of manufacturing same

Publication Date: 2023.10.10 WILLPOWER RESISTANCE BANDS INC

AI summary

In some examples, an exercise band comprising includes a main stretchable tubing defining a first lumen, a main safety cord disposed within the first lumen of the stretchable tubing, a Y-shaped cord coupled to the main safety cord at one end within the first lumen of the main stretchable tubing, at least one lasso tubing defining a second lumen, and at least one lasso safety cord disposed within the at least one lasso tubing, the at least one lasso safety cord being coupled to two ends of the Y-shaped cord within the second lumen.