Pivoting Lifting Arm Workout Apparatus with Braking System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tire flipping workouts require extensive space, offer limited weight adjustment options, and pose safety risks due to uncontrolled movement and potential injury from heavy loads.
Innovation Solution
A workout apparatus with a pivotally connected lifting arm and braking system that allows for controlled motion and adjustable weight resistance, preventing free falling and reducing space requirements, while ensuring safety through controlled descent and adjustable resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional tire flipping workouts are performed, then weight resistance can be adjusted by using different sized tires, but the space required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus segments the weight adjustment function from the structural component. Instead of requiring multiple complete tires of different sizes, the system uses a single lifting arm structure with detachable weight plates that can be independently adjusted, separating the functional requirement from the physical form
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus creates a functional copy of the tire flipping motion without requiring an actual tire. The lifting arm with gripping end piece replicates the essential lifting and flipping action while using controlled weight plates instead of a full tire, maintaining the workout effect while reducing space requirements
2Weight of moving object
If heavy tires are used for weight resistance, then sufficient resistance is provided, but safety risks increase due to uncontrolled movement
Solution Approach 1:
The braking system provides continuous feedback control on the lifting arm's motion. As the arm is lifted and then released, the brake automatically engages to control the descent speed, creating a feedback loop that prevents uncontrolled movement while maintaining the full weight resistance for the workout
Solution Approach 2:
The braking system acts as an intermediary between the heavy weight and the user. Instead of the user directly controlling the descent of heavy weights, the brake mechanism mediates the motion, controlling the rate of descent to prevent free-falling while allowing the full weight to be used for the lifting phase
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple tires of different sizes are used to adjust weight, then weight versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting arm assembly serves multiple functions: it provides the structural framework, the gripping mechanism for the flipping motion, and the mounting system for variable weight plates. This universal design replaces the need for multiple specialized tires, allowing one structure to handle all weight adjustment requirements through simple plate changes
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus provides a safer, space-efficient, and adjustable tire flipping simulation, reducing injury risks and allowing for controlled motion, making it suitable for indoor use and accessible to users of varying strength levels.
Implementation Method 1
The braking system can include a brake drum or flywheel, friction belts, brake pads
Implementation Method 2
the braking system is engaged as the lifting arm moves towards the lowered position to lower the lifting arm toward the lowered position at a controlled rate of speed
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AI summary
A workout apparatus 10 includes base 12. A lifting arm 14 is pivotally connected to base 12 and movable on base 12 between a raised position and a lowered position, the lifting arm 14 including a first end 14a pivotally connected to base 12 and a second end 14b opposite the first end, the second end 14b including a gripping end piece 16. At least one weight post 32 extends outward from lifting arm 14 at a location between first end 14a and second end 14b of lifting arm 14. A braking system 18 is mounted to base 12 and coupled to lifting arm 14. Braking system 18 allows lifting arm 14 to move toward the raised position freely. Braking system 18 is engaged as lifting arm 14 moves towards the lowered position to lower lifting arm 14 toward the lowered position at a controlled rate of speed.