Hinged Dumbbell Holder With Rotation Assist

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing weight bench systems lack an efficient and space-saving solution for storing and elevating dumbbells, which can clutter the workout area when not in use.

Innovation Solution

A hinged dumbbell holder system that attaches to the stanchion of a weight bench, featuring a mounting bracket, dumbbell support structure, hinge, and rotation assist structure, allowing dumbbells to be elevated and rotated into a storage position using a hydraulic cylinder for easy deployment and storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If dumbbells are placed on the weight bench for storage, then they are easily accessible during use, but they clutter the workout area and occupy valuable space

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility of dumbbellsVSAvoidworkout area

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The dumbbell holder is designed with a hinged mechanism that allows it to rotate between a deployed position (providing accessibility) and a retracted position (saving space). The hinge enables dynamic transformation of the holder from occupying space to being compact, resolving the contradiction between accessibility and space occupation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The dumbbell holder structure allows the dumbbells to be nested within the holder framework when not in use. The holder can be folded or retracted into a compact configuration that integrates with the weight bench structure, minimizing the space occupied while maintaining accessibility when deployed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Stability of the object's composition

If a fixed dumbbell holder is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but it occupies space when not in use and cannot be stored

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidstorage space

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The holder transitions from a fixed static structure to a dynamic hinged mechanism. The hinge allows the holder to rotate between a stable deployed position (providing structural stability for holding dumbbells) and a retracted position (minimizing volume). This dynamic capability resolves the contradiction between maintaining structural stability and reducing storage space.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If manual rotation of the holder is required, then the structure is simple, but it requires excessive effort and time to deploy and store

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemechanism simplicityVSAvoiddeployment effort

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A hydraulic cylinder is integrated into the holder mechanism to provide automated or assisted rotation. The hydraulic system uses fluid pressure to generate the force needed to rotate the holder between deployed and retracted positions, dramatically reducing the manual effort and time required compared to purely mechanical manual rotation, while adding minimal complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical rotation system is replaced or supplemented with a hydraulic actuation system. This substitution uses hydraulic principles to provide the rotational force, reducing the physical effort required from the user while maintaining relative simplicity in the overall device structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Area of stationary object

If the holder is designed to elevate dumbbells high, then it maximizes space efficiency and keeps the area organized, but it requires more structural strength and stability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveworkout areaVSAvoidstructural strength

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The hinged mechanism allows the holder to achieve high elevation positions when deployed, maximizing space efficiency and organization. The hinge provides a pivot point that enables the holder to reach elevated positions without requiring excessive structural strength throughout the entire structure, as the hinge distributes the load and allows controlled movement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The holder is pre-positioned at an elevated angle during deployment, using the hinge mechanism to automatically achieve the optimal position. This preliminary positioning action ensures that the dumbbells are elevated to the maximum extent possible while the hinge structure is designed to handle the resulting forces, balancing space efficiency with structural requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11571602B1Hinged dumbbell holder for a weight bench

Publication Date: 2023.02.07 KRUEGER ERIC

AI summary

The hinged dumbbell holder for a weight bench is configured for use with one or more dumbbells. The hinged dumbbell holder for a weight bench is configured for use with a stanchion of a weight bench. The hinged dumbbell holder for a weight bench attaches to the stanchion of the weight bench. The hinged dumbbell holder for a weight bench forms a supporting structure that elevates the one or more dumbbells above a supporting surface. The hinged dumbbell holder for a weight bench incorporates a mounting bracket, a dumbbell support structure, a hinge, and a rotation assist structure. The stanchion, the dumbbell support structure, the hinge, and the rotation assist structure attach to the mounting bracket. The dumbbell support structure physically receives and elevates the one or more dumbbells. The hinge and the rotation assist structure rotate the dumbbell support structure into a storage position.