Multi-purpose Exercise Device with Rotating Base and Interchangeable Fulcrum
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise devices typically require multiple tools to cover various aspects of muscle strength, postural balance, and flexibility training, and are often bulky and not suitable for relocation between different training or rehabilitation rooms.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose transportable exercise device with a base plate featuring rotating surfaces, attachment sites for a fulcrum element and elastic bands, and interchangeable components such as cylindrical and half-spherical elements, allowing for a wide range of exercises that typically require 10 individual products, while being compact and lightweight for easy transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple single-purpose exercise devices are used to cover various training aspects, then the training functionality and versatility are improved, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple single-purpose exercise devices into one integrated multi-purpose device. The base plate integrates balance training surface, strength training attachment points, and flexibility training components. The fulcrum element can be configured in different positions and orientations to provide both balance challenges and flexibility stretching anchors, eliminating the need for separate balance boards and stretching devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with universal components that serve multiple functions. The elastic bands can be attached to various points on the base plate and fulcrum element to provide resistance for different muscle groups. The fulcrum element itself can function as a balance challenge, a flexibility anchor, or be removed entirely for stability-based exercises, allowing one device to replace multiple specialized tools.
2Reliability
If robust and heavy exercise devices are used to ensure stability during training, then the training reliability is improved, but the ease of transport and relocation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs dynamic stability mechanisms where the fulcrum element can rotate and adjust during exercise, providing stability when needed while allowing movement. The base plate includes non-slip surfaces and adjustable components that adapt to different exercise requirements. This dynamic design maintains training reliability without requiring excessive weight, as the stability is achieved through mechanical design rather than mass alone.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple exercise components and accessories are included to cover all training needs, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and setup time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into modular components that can be independently adjusted or removed. The fulcrum element can be positioned at different locations on the base plate or removed entirely depending on the exercise requirement. Elastic bands can be attached to various anchor points around the device, allowing quick reconfiguration for different muscle groups and exercise types without complex assembly procedures.
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 a comprehensive workout for strength, balance, and flexibility training with multiple exercise options, comparable to 10 single-purpose devices, while being portable and easy to set up, suitable for sports, rehabilitation, and physical therapy.
Implementation Method 1
a cylindrical element, which can rotate on the base plate
Implementation Method 2
The fulcrum element may be attached to the bottom side of the base plate and serve as a balance training tool
Implementation Method 3
at least one elastic band for strength training
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AI summary
The present invention belongs to the field medical devices, more precisely to the field of exercise devices and relates to a multi-purpose transportable device for training of muscle strength, postural balance and muscle flexibility in the human body. The device comprises: - a base plate comprising: - two rotating surfaces, wherein rotation is enabled by suitable bearings, - a locking mechanism for locking the position of rotating surfaces, - bottom attachment sites for attaching a fulcrum element for balance training, - side attachment sites for attaching a belt or elastic band for strength training, - the fulcrum element that may be a cylindrical element, a cylindrical element, composed of two half-cylindrical elements, or a half-spherical element, and/or - a set of belts and/or elastic bands with different levels of stiffness. The elements are used alone or in combination, and enable a span of exercises comparable to about 10 single-product solutions.