Integrated Lifting Straps on Exercise Apparel Cuffs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise apparel for weight lifting often lacks integrated wrist support, requiring constant adjustments and leading to misplacement of wrist supports and lifting straps, which can hinder performance and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A long sleeve exercise shirt with integrated elastic cuffs, lift wraps, and weight straps made of hook and loop material, providing adjustable wrist support and securement for weight lifting, eliminating the need for separate wrist supports and straps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate wrist supports and lifting straps are used, then wrist support function is provided, but constant adjustments and misplacement occur reducing convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines separate wrist supports and lifting straps into a single integrated exercise apparel garment. The wrist supports are built into the sleeve cuffs, and lifting straps are attached to the garment body, eliminating the need to handle separate components. This integration resolves the contradiction by providing reliable wrist support while eliminating constant adjustments and misplacement issues.
Solution Approach 2:
The exercise apparel garment serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides wrist support through integrated cuffs, offers lifting straps for weight exercises, and functions as exercise clothing. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by consolidating multiple support functions into one garment that requires minimal adjustment and cannot be misplaced.
2Reliability
If wrist supports are worn separately, then wrist protection is provided, but they get in the way during exercise
Solution Approach 1:
The wrist supports are merged with the exercise apparel sleeves, creating an integrated structure where the wrist support is part of the garment itself. This resolves the contradiction by providing wrist protection that moves with the body during exercise without getting in the way, as it is seamlessly incorporated into the sleeve design.
3Reliability
If multiple separate lifting accessories are used, then comprehensive support is provided, but misplacement and constant removal/reapplication occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges wrist supports, lifting straps, and exercise apparel into a single integrated garment. This eliminates the need to separately handle and reapply multiple accessories, resolving the contradiction by providing consistent support throughout exercise without time loss from removal and reapplication.
Solution Approach 2:
The wrist supports and lifting straps are pre-integrated into the garment structure during manufacturing, eliminating the need for users to assemble or reapply them. This preliminary integration resolves the contradiction by ensuring consistent support is always available without requiring time-consuming reapplication.
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
Enhances grip and allows users to lift heavier weights by providing consistent wrist support and securing lifting straps, reducing the likelihood of misplacement and constant adjustments during workouts.
Implementation Method 1
A lift wrap has a first end that is attached to the elastic cuff
Implementation Method 2
The wrap tab and the wrap patch are each formed of cooperating hook and loop material
Data Source
AI summary
Long sleeve exercise apparel with weight lifting wrist wraps/lifting straps attached at the cuffs of the sweatshirt sleeves. The invention is the ultimate lifting sweatshirt. It is a sweatshirt that is used as a training aide to force users to sweat more and lose more weight, all while providing wrist support and aiding in allowing the user to lift more than usual by enhancing ones grip.