Hip Loading Board With Sliding Plate and Adjustable Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise equipment does not effectively facilitate hip loading exercises to strengthen and increase mobility in the hips, particularly for activities like golf swings, while also providing adjustable resistance and flexibility training.
Innovation Solution
A hip loading exercise board with interchangeable plates covered in artificial turf, featuring a movable plate connected by resistance cords, linear-motion bearings, and adjustable resistance elements, designed to mimic golf swings and enhance muscle strength and flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing exercise equipment is used for hip loading exercises, then basic exercise functionality is provided, but effective hip mobility enhancement and adjustable resistance training are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise board is divided into a stationary base and a movable plate that can slide along linear-motion bearings. This segmentation allows the plate to move independently, providing adjustable resistance through resistance cords while keeping the overall structure simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable plate is designed to slide along the linear-motion bearings, transforming the static board into a dynamic system. This dynamic movement enables adjustable resistance training for hip mobility while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a movable plate with resistance cords is added to provide adjustable resistance, then hip loading exercise effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable plate serves multiple functions: it provides the exercise surface, incorporates the resistance mechanism through attached cords, and slides along linear-motion bearings to enable adjustable resistance. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components while achieving exercise adjustability.
3Ease of operation
If artificial turf covering is added to plates, then grip and realism for golf swing simulation is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The plate is constructed as a composite structure with a rigid base material (such as plastic or metal) providing structural support, and an artificial turf layer added on top to provide grip and realism. This composite approach enhances operational comfort while keeping the manufacturing process straightforward through layering or attachment of the turf material.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances hip mobility, muscle strength, and flexibility by simulating golf swings with adjustable resistance, suitable for athletes and patients, aiding in injury prevention and recovery.
Implementation Method 1
resistance cords, and adjustable resistance elements
Implementation Method 2
linear-motion bearings
Data Source
AI summary
A hip loading board for exercise includes linear-motion elements. The linear-motion elements include linear-motion bearing motion elements to provide free motion in one direction. The hip loading board can include one or more interchangeable resistance elements that provide a force to return a moving plate to a start position.