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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional exercise equipment is often bulky and difficult to assemble in home settings, limiting the ability to maintain physical fitness without visiting a gym, especially in spaces with constraints.
Innovation Solution
A convertible recliner chair equipped with integrated resistance bands, adjustable tension mechanisms, and a redesigned leg rest mechanism that allows for various exercises, transforming into a functional gym equipment while maintaining comfort and hiding workout features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional exercise equipment is used, then exercise functionality is provided, but space requirements increase and assembly difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a reclining chair with gym equipment components by integrating resistance bands, pulleys, and exercise mechanisms directly into the chair structure. The armrests serve dual purposes as both chair supports and exercise equipment anchors, while the footrest functions as both a comfort feature and a leg exercise platform. This merging allows the single piece of furniture to provide both seating and multiple exercise functions, eliminating the need for separate gym equipment in the home.
Solution Approach 2:
The reclining chair is designed with multi-functional components that serve both comfort and exercise purposes. The resistance bands can be used for various upper body exercises, the footrest supports both reclining and leg exercises, and the pulley system enables multiple exercise types. This universality allows one piece of furniture to replace multiple separate devices, significantly reducing the space needed for home fitness while maintaining comprehensive exercise functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional exercise equipment is used, then exercise functionality is provided, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the exercise equipment components with the reclining chair structure, the patent eliminates the need for separate assembly of standalone gym equipment. The resistance bands are integrated into the chair's armrests and frame, the pulleys are built into the chair mechanism, and the footrest serves dual purposes. This integration means the exercise functionality is assembled as part of the chair itself, significantly reducing assembly complexity while maintaining comprehensive exercise capabilities.
3Length of moving object
If resistance bands are made longer for greater range of motion, then exercise range increases, but resistance decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs parameter changes by providing multiple resistance bands with different lengths and resistance levels. Users can select appropriate band lengths based on the specific exercise being performed, allowing optimization of both range of motion and resistance force for different muscle groups and exercise types. This parameter variation enables the system to maintain effective resistance across diverse exercise movements without being constrained by a single fixed band length.
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 users to perform multiple exercises targeting upper and lower body parts comfortably in a compact space, providing adjustable resistance and versatility without the need for separate gym equipment, addressing space constraints and motivation issues.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of resistance bands housed inside of said one or more cavities in said arm rests that can be used to attach at chosen points on said recliner chair to be used by said user to perform resistance exercises
Implementation Method 2
said main base of said leg rest is movable in to said second position through a pulley system attached thereto and also attached to an actuating mechanism on the outside of one of said sidewalls of said recliner chair
Implementation Method 3
said tension further comprises a lever to activate a rod that bends said resistance bands away from an anchor point effectively shortening the distance said elastic bands will travel when pulled thereby increasing the resistance
Data Source
AI summary
A recliner chair designed to contain elastic bands and other components to turn the recliner into an exercise machine. The recliner has arm rests with cavities therein that can house elastic bands and/or handles for said bands. Additionally, the backrest could have cavities to house additional elastic bands. The leg rest is modified to hold heavier loads than traditional recliners and includes an attachment point for a straight handle or elastic bands for the user to pull from using the upper body. Additionally, the leg rest is convertible to a leg exercise machine that can secure the feet therein for same. The moving portions are adjustable for resistance using various mechanisms.