Suspendible Exercise Strap Orthogonal Carabiner Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional exercise straps cause abrasion due to the short distance between the split and the ends, leading to discomfort during exercises, and existing solutions fail to prevent this issue effectively.
Innovation Solution
A suspendible exercise strap design featuring an elongated polymeric strap folded over itself to form a base and loop strap member, with loops at predetermined intervals, and a detachable implement affixed using a carabiner, which reduces abrasion by orienting the carabiner plane parallel to the user's hand plane, and allows for secure attachment without additional hardware.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional exercise straps use a short distance between the split and the ends, then the strap structure is simple and compact, but the straps rub against the neck, ears, and head causing skin abrasion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a third dimension by creating loops that extend perpendicular to the main strap plane. The loop strap member forms loops that protrude outward, allowing the strap to wrap around support structures in a three-dimensional configuration rather than lying flat, which prevents direct contact with the user's head and neck areas
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements nesting by having the loop strap member pass through and nest within the base strap member structure. The loops are formed by folding the strap back on itself and securing it, creating a nested configuration where the loop strap is contained within the overall strap assembly, preventing direct skin contact while maintaining structural integrity
2Reliability
If exercise straps use additional attachment mechanisms, then secure attachment is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by designing the loop strap member to automatically secure itself to the base strap member through the folding and sewing process. The loop structure inherently provides attachment functionality without requiring separate clips, buckles, or fastening mechanisms - the strap serves its own attachment purpose through its geometric configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the attachment function with the structural function of the strap itself. Rather than having separate attachment components, the loop strap member and base strap member are integrated into a single continuous strap structure where the looping configuration provides both structural support and attachment capability in one unified design
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AI summary
An elongated exercise strap formed from a single polymeric strap folded over itself and sewn together at predetermined intervals to form a plurality of loops, each loop affixable to a carabiner such that the carabiner is oriented orthogonally to the strap to prevent the carabiner from abrading the skin surface of a user.