Foldable Anchor Apparatus with Modular Frame for Portable Resistance Exercises
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional anchor systems for resistance band exercises are bulky, non-portable, and require significant setup, limiting exercise variety and being cumbersome to switch between different mounting points.
Innovation Solution
A modular and foldable anchor system with a compact storage compartment and wheels, providing a wide range of horizontal and vertical anchor points, using user weight as counterbalance and quick attachment mechanisms for resistance bands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional anchor systems are used to provide fixed positions for resistance band exercises, then exercise variety is improved, but portability deteriorates as they become bulky structures requiring heavy weighting or building structure affixation
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor system is divided into separate modular components including a base unit, vertical support, horizontal support, and resistance band attachment mechanisms. Each component can be independently assembled, configured for different exercises, and stored separately when not in use, enabling versatility without requiring a permanently installed bulky structure
Solution Approach 2:
The anchor system employs adjustable and reconfigurable components that can be dynamically positioned and reconfigured between exercises. The vertical support can be adjusted to different heights, the horizontal support can be repositioned, and resistance bands can be quickly attached and detached, allowing the system to adapt to various exercise requirements while maintaining portability
2Weight of moving object
If door-mounted anchor systems are used to detachably affix to building structures, then portability is improved, but exercise variety deteriorates due to limitations in horizontal and vertical anchor point dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor system is designed as a self-contained multi-functional unit that provides multiple anchor points at various heights and positions without requiring attachment to external structures. The base unit with vertical and horizontal supports creates a universal anchor system that can accommodate different resistance band exercises, body weights, and user heights, eliminating the exercise variety limitations of door-mounted systems
Solution Approach 2:
The anchor system components are designed to nest within each other when not in use, with the horizontal support fitting within the vertical support range, and the base unit providing a compact foundation. This nesting arrangement allows the complete anchor system to be stored in a space much smaller than traditional bulky anchor structures while maintaining full functionality
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional anchor systems are used with fixed mounting points, then structural stability is improved, but switching time between mounting points deteriorates becoming time consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple resistance band attachment points are pre-positioned on the horizontal and vertical supports at optimal locations for different exercises. The system is pre-configured with these multiple mounting points during manufacturing, eliminating the need for users to manually reposition or reconfigure anchor points between exercises, thus reducing switching time while maintaining structural stability
Solution Approach 2:
The anchor system allows quick change of exercise parameters by simply moving resistance bands between pre-positioned attachment points or adjusting the vertical support height. These parameter changes can be made rapidly without compromising the structural stability of the anchor system, as the framework remains fixed while only the band attachment points are modified
4Stability of the object's composition
If heavily weighted anchor systems are used to prevent tipping during exercise, then stability is improved, but portability deteriorates as they become difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor system utilizes the user's own body weight and the resistance band tension forces to provide stability during exercises, eliminating the need for heavy counterweights. The low-center-of-gravity base unit and the anchoring effect of the resistance bands work together to prevent tipping, allowing the system to remain lightweight and portable while maintaining stability through self-service mechanisms
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The present disclosure provides a portable anchor apparatus comprised of a modular and foldable frame structure which folds down to a compact shape having a storage compartment with a pair of wheels. The apparatus provides a wide variety of horizontal, vertical, and ground level anchor points and has horizontal bars which can be mounted at different vertical heights to suit a user's needs for various exercises. A kit is also provided herein, the kit comprising the anchor apparatus, a resistance band apparatus, and one or more items capable of being stored within the storage compartment.