Load Transmission Mechanism for Multi-Directional Training

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing training machines lack the ability to apply loads in various directions effectively, limiting the range of motion and the development of flexible and elastic muscles.

Innovation Solution

A load transmission mechanism unit for a training machine, comprising a main driving shaft, intermediate shaft, rotation transmission units, and a connection joint portion, which allows for horizontal movement and rotation of the main driving shaft, transmitting these movements to a crank shaft and ultimately applying a load in various directions, including pulling, turning, and pushing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Force

If a load transmission mechanism unit is provided between the weight and the gripping portion, then the load generated by the turning motion of the arm is increased, but the device complexity is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload generated by turning motionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a nested structure where the inner housing containing the main driving shaft and intermediate shaft is positioned inside the outer housing containing the crankshaft and connection joint. This nesting arrangement allows multiple transmission components to be integrated in a compact configuration, achieving enhanced load generation through multiple shafts and joints while controlling overall device complexity through space-efficient design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediate shaft as a mediator between the main driving shaft and the crankshaft. This intermediate shaft receives rotational input from the main driving shaft and transmits it to the crankshaft, enabling the conversion of rotational motion into multi-directional load application. The connection joint acts as another intermediary that facilitates the transmission of motion and force between different components, achieving enhanced load generation while maintaining manageable device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the lifting-swinging member is equipped with rotary shafts and gears, then the user can train muscles in a simple direction and use muscles around a bone of the arm, but the device complexity is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemuscle training versatilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs dynamic elements including rotary shafts that can rotate, an intermediate shaft that transmits rotational motion, and a connection joint that enables multi-directional movement. These dynamic components allow the training machine to adapt to various muscle training needs by facilitating motion in multiple directions (pulling, turning, pushing) while maintaining a relatively compact and manageable device structure through integrated design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a multi-functional system where the combination of the main driving shaft, intermediate shaft, crankshaft, and connection joint enables the same mechanism to perform multiple muscle training functions. The system can apply loads in pulling direction, turning direction, and pushing direction, making it universally applicable for training different muscle groups and movement patterns without requiring separate dedicated mechanisms for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the connection joint portion converts the rotation and axial movement of the crankshaft to displacement in vertical direction of the slide shaft, then the load is applied in various directions, but the device complexity is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload application directionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connection joint serves as a sophisticated intermediary mechanism that converts the rotation and axial movement of the crankshaft into vertical displacement of the slide shaft. This conversion capability allows the system to apply loads in various directions (pulling, turning, pushing) by translating crankshaft motion into multi-directional force application, while the integrated design of the connection joint keeps the added complexity manageable within the overall system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250135262A1Load transmission mechanism unit for training machine and training machine employing same
Publication Date: 2025.05.01 WORLD WING ENTERPRISE CORP
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AI summary

A load transmission mechanism unit for a training machine includes a main driving shaft portion having an end portion connected to an input portion to which a user inputs a force, and configured to rotate together with the input portion; an intermediate shaft portion configured to rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the main driving shaft portion; a first rotation transmission unit suspended between the main driving shaft portion and the intermediate shaft portion, and configured to transmit the rotations of the main driving shaft portion and the intermediate shaft portion to each other; and a second rotation transmission unit provided between the intermediate shaft portion and a crank shaft portion which is orthogonal to the intermediate shaft portion, and configured to transmit the rotation of the intermediate shaft portion and a rotation of the crank shaft portion to each other.