Modular Exercise Handle Coupling With Spherical Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hand-held exercise devices lack an efficient and versatile manufacturing method that allows for easy assembly and disassembly of components, limiting user customization and adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A hand-held exercise device comprising bell-shaped connectors with spherical heads and receiving cavities, covered by a flexible sheath, and handles with couplers, enabling easy coupling and uncoupling of handles and connectors, allowing for interchangeable components such as balls and elongated objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional manufacturing methods are used for hand-held exercise devices, then the device structure is simple, but the assembly and disassembly process is complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device is divided into modular components including handles, bell-shaped connectors, and interchangeable objects. Each component can be independently manufactured and assembled through simple coupling mechanisms, enabling easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The bell-shaped connectors feature spherical heads and receiving cavities that enable simple rotational coupling. This curved geometric design allows for straightforward assembly through rotation without complex fastening mechanisms, significantly improving ease of operation
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed components are used in exercise devices, then the manufacturing process is simple, but user customization and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The bell-shaped connectors serve as universal coupling elements that can connect different types of handles and objects. The standardized spherical head and receiving cavity design allows a single connector type to interface with multiple component variations, enabling user customization without increasing manufacturing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism allows for dynamic reconfiguration of the exercise device. Users can easily attach and detach different handles and objects through rotational movement, transforming a static fixed-structure device into a dynamic, adaptable system while maintaining simple manufacturing processes
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AI summary
A hand-held exercise device is disclosed. The exercise device includes a series of bell-shaped connectors. Each of the bell-shaped connector includes a spherical head and a spherical receiving cavity. The series is formed by rotatably coupling the spherical head of one bell-shaped connector to the receiving spherical cavity of another bell-shaped connector. The series of bell-shaped connectors is covered by a sheath for protection. A first end of the series of bell-shaped connectors has a spherical head in order to rotatably couple to a first handle having a coupler located at one end of the first handle. Similarly, a second end of the series of bell-shaped connectors has a receiving cavity in order to rotatably couple to a second handle having a coupler located at one end of the second handle.