Multi-Purpose Exercise Equipment With Lockable Roller Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current exercise equipment solutions, such as dumbbells, conventional rollers, and resistance bands, fail to meet market needs as they are unsuitable for multiple exercises, lack adjustability, and take up space or are limited to specific exercises.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose exercise system comprising a foot glider assembly with a concave polymer shell and adjustable straps, and a handheld roller assembly with a wheel lock mechanism and digital instructions, designed to leverage body weight and dynamics for full-body exercises, adjustable to fit various users and compatible with smartphones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional rollers are used, then rolling exercise is enabled, but they lack locks for stability
Solution Approach 1:
The roller assembly incorporates a dynamic locking mechanism that transitions between locked and unlocked states. The spring-loaded pin engages with notches on the shaft to lock the roller in place during exercise, then disengages to allow free rotation when needed. This dynamic state change provides stability when required without permanently complicating the structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-actuating through spring force. The spring automatically pushes the pin into engagement with notches when the roller is stationary, providing automatic locking without requiring user intervention. This self-service approach maintains reliability while minimizing structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dumbbells are used, then weight training is possible, but they are unsuitable as rollers
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device combines multiple functions into a single apparatus. The handle assembly with grip portions can be used for weight training exercises, while the attached roller assembly enables rolling exercises. The spring-loaded locking mechanism allows the roller to be securely locked during weight exercises and freely rotating during rolling exercises, making the device adaptable to different exercise types.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into distinct functional segments: a handle assembly for gripping and weight exercises, a shaft connecting the handle to the roller, and a roller assembly for rolling exercises. The locking mechanism segments the functionality by allowing the roller to be locked in place during weight exercises and unlocked for rolling exercises, enabling each segment to serve its specific purpose effectively.
3Adaptability or versatility
If plate and pully gym assemblies are used, then resistance training is enabled, but they take up a lot of space
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges resistance training capability with rolling exercise in a compact form. The spring-loaded mechanism provides resistance during the rolling exercise, eliminating the need for separate plate and pully assemblies. The handle assembly can also be used for traditional weight exercises, combining multiple exercise capabilities in a single space-efficient device.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded locking mechanism changes its mechanical state between locked and unlocked positions, providing different exercise modes. When locked, the roller is fixed for stability during weight exercises. When unlocked, the roller rotates freely for rolling exercises. This parameter change allows one compact device to replace multiple larger exercise equipment pieces.
4Ease of operation
If resistance bands are used, then certain exercises are enabled, but users can only use them for specific exercises
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device provides universal applicability across multiple exercise types. The handle assembly with ergonomic grip portions enables weight training exercises, while the roller assembly enables rolling exercises on various surfaces. The spring-loaded locking mechanism allows the device to adapt between these different exercise modes, providing versatility that resistance bands lack.
Solution Approach 2:
The device dynamically adapts between different exercise modes through its locking mechanism. The spring-loaded pin can engage with notches to lock the roller for weight exercises, then disengage to allow free rotation for rolling exercises. This dynamic state change enables the device to provide multiple exercise capabilities, unlike static resistance bands limited to specific exercises.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a universal, adjustable, and effective way to perform multiple exercises with reduced joint strain, addressing the limitations of prior solutions by offering a compact and versatile exercise equipment that fits all shoe sizes and allows for smooth gliding without friction.
Implementation Method 1
a spring member disposed at a distal end of the rod member... the rod member compressing the spring member disposed on the distal end of the rod member
Implementation Method 2
one or more spring members disposed on an interior side portion of the hand lever member designed, when in a resting state, to push outward from the center axis onto the hand lever member
Implementation Method 3
a concave polymer shell assembly with a substantially smooth bottom surface portion... will glide smoothly without friction on surfaces
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AI summary
Described herein is multi-purpose exercise equipment. The first element of the inventive concept is equipped with adjustable bands coupled to a concave portion designed to fit the ball and toes of a user's foot and designed with a smooth outer face to slide on a surface. The second element of the inventive concept includes lockable handles, ergonomic grips, and rollable wheel members on each of two ends. The inventive concept may include a smartphone exercise app.