Fitness Device Resistance Module Switching Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current fitness equipment cannot seamlessly switch between strength training and aerobic training modes, limiting users' ability to perform both types of exercises on a single device effectively.

Innovation Solution

A fitness device with a resistance module and a switching mechanism that allows for mode switching by connecting the resistance module to different mechanisms, enabling the device to transition between strength training and aerobic training modes based on user needs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single fitness equipment is designed for one specific training mode (strength or aerobic), then the device can provide specialized functionality for that mode, but it cannot switch to provide the other training mode

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining mode versatilityVSAvoidswitching mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fitness equipment is designed with a universal resistance module that can function in both strength training and aerobic training modes. The resistance module is detachably connected to the fitness equipment frame and can be configured through a switching mechanism to provide different resistance characteristics suitable for either training type, allowing one device to serve multiple training purposes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The switching mechanism enables dynamic reconfiguration of the resistance module's connection state during or between training sessions. The mechanism allows transition between different resistance providing states, enabling the equipment to adapt its characteristics based on the desired training mode rather than being fixed in one configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the resistance module is detachably connected to allow mode switching, then the equipment can switch between training modes, but the connection stability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining mode switching capabilityVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The fitness equipment is segmented into modular components including a detachably connected resistance module. This segmentation allows the resistance module to be independently configured and connected or disconnected based on training needs, while maintaining stable connections through dedicated connecting structures when in use

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A switching mechanism acts as an intermediary between the resistance module and the fitness equipment frame. This intermediary component facilitates stable and reliable connection during operation while enabling controlled detachment and reconfiguration for mode switching, mediating between the competing requirements of stability and adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12048859B1Fitness devices and methods for switching training modes thereof
Publication Date: 2024.07.30 SHENZHEN THOUSANDSHORES TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide fitness devices and methods for switching a training mode. The fitness device may include a resistance module and at least one type of fitness equipment. The resistance module may be detachably connected with the at least one type of fitness equipment. The resistance module may provide resistance to the at least one type of fitness equipment. The at least one type of fitness equipment may include a switching device to switching the training mode.