Multi-Function Exercise Device With Removable Rods And Wheels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional exercise devices typically focus on a single body part, requiring multiple devices for a comprehensive workout, which increases costs and space requirements in home gyms.

Innovation Solution

A versatile exercise device featuring a beam with removable rods, wheels, and handles, along with body-part engagement devices such as straps or holes, allowing users to perform various exercises that target multiple muscle groups by adjusting their position and movement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple exercise devices are used to target different body parts, then workout completeness is improved, but device quantity and space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkout completenessVSAvoiddevice quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The exercise device is designed with a beam that can be configured in multiple ways through removable rods, wheels, and body-part engagement devices to perform various exercises targeting different body parts including arms, legs, back, and core, allowing one device to replace multiple specialized exercise devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple exercise devices are used to target different body parts, then workout completeness is improved, but space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkout completenessVSAvoidspace requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The exercise device consolidates multiple exercise functions into a single unit that can be configured for different body parts through removable components, significantly reducing the space required compared to having separate devices for each exercise type

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple exercise devices are used to target different body parts, then workout completeness is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkout completenessVSAvoiddevice quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The exercise device provides multiple exercise capabilities through a single unit with configurable components, eliminating the need to purchase and maintain multiple separate exercise devices, thereby reducing overall cost

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS8814767B2Exercise device and method
Publication Date: 2014.08.26 BRODBECK RALPH R
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AI summary

An exercise device of the present invention includes a beam; rods removeably affixed and extending from ends of the beam; wheels rotatably mounted on the rods; handles positioned on outer ends of the rods; and a body-part engagement device for engaging a user's hands, feet, or knees with the device. Multiple exercises that exercise various muscle groups of the human body may be performed with the exercise device.