Integrated Horse-Riding and Rowing Machine with Adjustable Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing horse-riding machines cannot simulate the exercise effect of rowing machines, requiring users to purchase separate equipment for different workout types, increasing costs and space requirements.
Innovation Solution
A horse-riding machine with integrated rowing function, incorporating a base assembly, driving assembly, driven assembly, moment arm, and elastic ropes, allowing users to switch between horse-riding and rowing motions by adjusting the position and intensity of the paddle rods and elastic resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users purchase separate horse-riding machine and rowing machine to achieve different exercise effects, then the exercise functionality is improved, but the cost and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines horse-riding and rowing machines into a single integrated device. The horse-riding machine includes a seat, backrest, and footrests arranged in a horse-riding posture, while rowing bars are integrated into the same structure. This merging allows one piece of equipment to provide both horse-riding exercise (training lower body, glutes, and core) and rowing exercise (training upper body, back, and arms), thereby reducing the total quantity of equipment needed while maintaining comprehensive exercise functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The horse-riding machine is designed with multi-functional capabilities by incorporating rowing bars that can be used for both horse-riding and rowing exercises. The same structural components (seat, backrest, footrests, and frame) serve dual purposes: supporting horse-riding posture and providing anchor points for rowing resistance. This universality allows a single machine to replace two separate machines, reducing space requirements and equipment costs while providing diverse exercise options
2Stability of the object's composition
If the main body rod is made fixed to maintain structural stability, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability to different user body shapes and habits deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The main body rod is designed as a telescopic structure with adjustable length, transforming from a fixed static component to a dynamic adjustable one. The telescopic mechanism allows the rod to extend or contract based on user height and body proportions, while locking mechanisms maintain structural stability during exercise. This dynamic design enables the same equipment to adapt to different user body shapes and habits while preserving the necessary structural rigidity for safe exercise
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple elastic ropes are provided to set exercise intensity of multiple gears, then the adaptability to different user needs is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance system is segmented into multiple independent elastic ropes, each providing a different resistance level. Users can select and attach individual ropes based on their strength and fitness goals, creating a modular resistance system. This segmentation allows for progressive intensity adjustment without requiring a completely different machine configuration, managing complexity through modularity while providing versatile exercise intensity options
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective exercise of the lower body, upper body, abdomen, and cardiovascular system, enhancing cardiopulmonary function and hand-foot coordination with a single machine, adaptable to various user shapes and preferences.
Implementation Method 1
one end of the elastic rope is fixed to the driven assembly, an other end of the elastic rope is detachably fixed to the base assembly; when the driven assembly swings, the elastic rope is elastically stretched
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AI summary
A horse-riding machine with rowing function includes a driven assembly hinged with a base assembly, one end of a moment arm is hinged with the driven assembly; an armrest of the driving assembly is provided at top of the main body rod, and the footrests are provided at a bottom of the main body rod. The bottom of the paddle rod is connected with the bottom of the main body rod, and the middle of the main body rod is hinged with the other end of the moment arm; when the driving assembly swings, the driven assembly is driven by the driving arm to swing back and forth through the moment arm; one end of the elastic rope is connected to the driven assembly, and the other end of the elastic rope is detachably fixed on the base assembly. When the driven assembly swings, the elastic rope is elastically stretched.