Exercise Machine Platform with Powered Lifting and Rocker Plate

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Solution Overview

Problem

Stationary cardiovascular exercise machines, such as bicycles, rowing machines, and treadmills, fail to accurately emulate the natural movements of real-world modes of transportation, leading to a reduction in the sense of realism and enjoyment, resulting in boredom and decreased exercise duration.

Innovation Solution

An exercise machine platform with powered lifting mechanisms and a rocker plate that allows for roll, pitch, and vertical displacement movements, combined with a dampening system to control independent movements, replicating the natural motions of real-world transportation, such as bicycles and rowing boats.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If stationary exercise machines use a fixed rigid frame, then structural stability is maintained, but natural movement emulation is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidnatural movement emulation

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The frame is divided into multiple segments connected by joints, allowing different parts of the frame to move independently. This segmentation enables the frame to emulate natural movements (roll, pitch, vertical displacement) while maintaining overall structural stability through the connected segments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The frame transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic multi-degree-of-freedom structure. The frame is designed with movable joints and connections that allow it to adapt its configuration dynamically, emulating the natural movements of real-world transportation modes while maintaining stability through controlled motion.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If exercise machines add movement emulation capabilities, then realism and user engagement are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverealism and user engagementVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The frame structure is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, enables movement emulation in multiple degrees of freedom, and accommodates different exercise machine configurations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function, thereby managing complexity while enhancing realism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple movement emulation functions (roll, pitch, vertical displacement) are combined into a single integrated frame structure. Rather than using separate mechanisms for each degree of freedom, the frame is designed as a unified system that naturally provides all movement types through its jointed structure, reducing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the frame allows multiple degrees of freedom, then natural motion emulation is enhanced, but control and stability become more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenatural motion emulationVSAvoidcontrol and stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that detect the frame's position and movement in real-time, allowing the control system to adjust and stabilize the frame's configuration. This feedback enables the frame to maintain stability while emulating natural movements, as the system can respond to and correct deviations from desired positions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The frame design incorporates counterbalancing elements that offset the effects of multiple degrees of freedom. By using counterweights or balancing mechanisms, the system maintains stability and ease of control even while allowing complex natural motion emulation, as the counterbalancing forces prevent uncontrolled movements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #8Anti-weight (Counterweight)

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

Enhances the realism and engagement of exercise by accurately simulating real-world movements, increasing user interest and exercise duration by providing a more immersive experience.

Implementation Method 1

A dampening system controls the additional independent movement between the frame and rocker plate

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectDamping: Damping

Data Source

PatentUS12134008B2Exercise machine platform for emulation of realistic movement

Publication Date: 2024.11.05 BLUE GOJI LLC

AI summary

An exercise machine platform that allows for emulation of the natural movements of real-world modes of transportation in stationary exercise machines such as bicycles, rowing machines, elliptical machines, and treadmills. The exercise machine platform comprises a base with one or more powered lifting mechanisms, a frame supported by the lifting mechanisms of the base which allows for roll, pitch, and/or vertical displacement movements, and a rocker plate supported by the frame that allows for additional independent movement from the roll, pitch, and/or vertical displacement movements of the frame. A dampening system controls the additional independent movement between the frame and rocker plate.