Exercise Device Handle With Rotating Base For SUP Motion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional exercise devices lack a handle design that effectively mimics the motion and resistance of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), failing to provide a full-body workout with both concentric and eccentric resistance.

Innovation Solution

The exercise device handle features a unique design with a handle tube incorporating straight and bent portions, a SUP grip, and a rotating central base portion, allowing for SUP-style paddling motions that engage both the user's body and feet, with adjustable inclination to modify rowing resistance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional exercise device handles are used, then the device structure remains simple, but the device cannot effectively mimic SUP motion and provide full-body workout with concentric and eccentric resistance

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to mimic SUP motionVSAvoidhandle structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The handle is divided into multiple functional segments: a handle tube with straight and bent portions, a SUP grip at one end, and a rotating central base portion. This segmentation allows each part to serve a specific function in mimicking SUP motion while maintaining overall structural manageability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The central base portion is designed to rotate within the handle tube, creating a dynamic structure that can adapt to the natural motion patterns of SUP paddling. This rotational capability enables the handle to provide both concentric and eccentric resistance throughout the paddling motion arc.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If the handle design is simplified, then manufacturing is easier, but the device cannot provide adjustable resistance and full-body engagement

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise effectivenessVSAvoidhandle manufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The handle design serves multiple functions: the SUP grip provides hand placement for paddling motion, the bent portions accommodate different grip positions and body angles, and the rotating central base provides variable resistance. This multi-functionality increases exercise effectiveness without requiring multiple separate components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The central base portion rotates within the handle tube, creating a nested structure where the rotating mechanism is contained within the outer tube. This nesting approach allows complex rotational resistance mechanisms to be integrated into the handle without significantly increasing external dimensions or manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the handle provides SUP-style paddling motion, then full-body workout is achieved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefull-body workout capabilityVSAvoidoverall device complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the handle, grip, and rotating resistance mechanism into a single integrated component assembly. By merging these elements, the device achieves full-body workout capability through SUP-style paddling motion without requiring separate mechanisms for each function, thereby limiting the increase in overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10426994B1Exercise device handle and method of using same

Publication Date: 2019.10.01 TOTAL GYM GLOBAL CORP

AI summary

An exercise device handle for an exercise device comprises a handle tube including at least one straight portion, at least one bent portion, and opposite ends; and a stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) grip at one or both of the opposite ends of the handle tube.