Lever Arm System With Multi-Plane Pivot And Trigger Lock
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing workout equipment lacks a versatile and efficient system for selective positioning and multi-planar movement, limiting user flexibility and exercise variety.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a translatable positioning assembly with a handle assembly and trigger lock, allowing selective vertical positioning along a frame member, and an armature that can pivot in two planes, enabling various exercise configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional positioning system is used, then the structure is simple, but the positioning flexibility and exercise variety are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system is divided into multiple independent components: a handle assembly for vertical positioning, an armature for angular adjustment, and a trigger lock mechanism for securing positions. Each component can be independently adjusted, allowing flexible positioning without requiring a completely complex integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The lever arm system is designed to perform multiple functions through a unified structure. The same basic components (handle assembly, armature, trigger lock) enable both vertical positioning along the frame and angular positioning in multiple planes, providing exercise variety without requiring separate dedicated mechanisms for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple positioning mechanisms are added, then exercise variety increases, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple positioning functions are merged into a coordinated system. The handle assembly and armature work together as an integrated unit, and the trigger lock mechanism serves dual purposes by securing both vertical and angular positions. This merging allows users to achieve multiple positioning adjustments through a unified operation sequence rather than managing separate complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The trigger lock mechanism is designed to pre-establish secure positioning points. When the user releases the trigger, the lock automatically engages with pre-positioned apertures in the frame, eliminating the need for users to manually align or calculate precise positioning points during exercise setup.
3Ease of operation
If selective positioning is enabled, then user flexibility improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger lock mechanism is designed to be self-securing. When the user releases the trigger, the lock automatically engages with the frame aperture through spring pressure, without requiring additional locking actions or complex adjustment procedures. This self-service feature provides user flexibility while minimizing the complexity of the locking mechanism.
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AI summary
A lever arm and method of use are disclosed herein. An example lever arm includes a translatable positioning assembly having a handle assembly having a trigger lock, the handle assembly being configured to engage with a frame member of a rack in such a way that the handle assembly can be selectively positioned along the frame member. The trigger lock is configured to engage with one of a first plurality of apertures of the frame member when a desired position for the translatable positioning assembly is selected. An armature that is pivotably coupled to the handle assembly in such a way that the armature can pivot in a first plane. The armature is configured to pivot in a second plane. The lever arm includes a first guide that is rotatably coupled to an end of the armature to allow the first guide to swivel.