Modular Flexure Tube Exercise Device With Adjustable Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise equipment lacks portability, versatility, and adjustable resistance, limiting effective and efficient workout options for users.
Innovation Solution
A modular flexure tube exercise device with a first anchor tube, a resilient flex tube, and a stiffener rod, allowing for anchoring, manual manipulation, and adjustable resistance, along with detachable components for varied exercises and easy storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If existing exercise equipment is used, then exercise functionality is provided, but portability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device is divided into separate modular components including a first component with first end and second end, a second component, and a coupling mechanism. This segmentation allows the components to be detached and stored separately, improving portability while maintaining full exercise functionality when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism enables multiple exercise configurations by allowing different components to be coupled in various arrangements. The same basic components can be assembled differently to provide diverse exercise options, achieving versatility without increasing the number of separate pieces needed for portability.
2Force
If fixed resistance exercise equipment is used, then resistance exercise is provided, but adjustability of resistance is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance mechanism allows dynamic adjustment of force levels. The coupling mechanism and component arrangement enable users to modify the resistance characteristics by changing how components are connected or positioned, providing adjustable resistance rather than fixed resistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The device enables changes in resistance parameters through different coupling configurations. By altering the arrangement or connection state of the components, users can modify the mechanical properties including resistance levels, providing adaptability without requiring multiple separate equipment pieces.
3Adaptability or versatility
If modular components are used, then versatility and portability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional elements are merged into integrated components. The coupling mechanism combines attachment, connection, and potential adjustment functions into a single integrated element, reducing the number of separate parts needed while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
Each component is designed to serve multiple functions. The first component can serve as both an anchor point and a resistance element, the coupling mechanism provides both connection and adjustment capabilities, reducing the total number of components needed while achieving exercise variety.
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
Enables efficient and effective resistance exercises anywhere, providing adjustable resistance and versatility through modular design, facilitating a range of workouts and easy portability.
Implementation Method 1
The first resistance coupler is made from a resilient material that provides resistance against and in response to manual manipulation of the first anchor tube and the first flex tube relative to each other
Implementation Method 2
The first flex tube is configured to provide resistance against and in response to manual flexing of the first flex tube
Data Source
AI summary
An exercise device includes a first anchor tube, a first flex tube, a first resistance coupler, and a first stiffener. The first anchor tube is configured to be anchored between two substantially fixed surfaces. The first flex tube is configured to provide resistance against and in response to manual flexing of the first flex tube. The first resistance coupler comprises a resilient material and is configured to attach the first flex tube to the first anchor tube. The first resistance coupler is made from a resilient material that provides resistance against and in response to manual manipulation of the first anchor tube and the first flex tube relative to each other. The first stiffener rod is sized to be inserted within the first flex tube to increase resistance required for manual manipulation.