Mobile Exercise Device with Lockable Wheels and Telescopic Shaft
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current exercise apparatus for upper extremity rehabilitation are one-dimensional, lack versatility, and require significant space, limiting therapeutic options and creativity for therapists.
Innovation Solution
A mobile exercise apparatus with a base and pivotally coupled elongate shaft, featuring selectively lockable wheels, telescopic adjustment, and resistance bands, allowing for various exercises and positions to target multiple muscle groups with minimal space usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional single-application exercise devices are used, then the device structure is simple, but the versatility and number of exercise options are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device integrates multiple functions into a single apparatus, combining resistance band attachment points, cylindrical sleeves for various exercises, and adjustable components that enable 49 different movement patterns, thereby achieving multi-functionality without requiring separate devices for each exercise type
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into modular components including resistance bands, cylindrical sleeves, attachment points, and adjustable shafts that can be independently configured to create different exercise setups, allowing therapists to segment and reconfigure the system for various therapeutic needs
2Area of stationary object
If large non-mobile exercise systems are used, then the stability and support are adequate, but the space requirement is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates lockable wheels that can be selectively engaged or disengaged, transitioning the base between stationary and mobile states. This dynamic capability allows the device to be moved when needed while maintaining stability during exercise execution, eliminating the need for large fixed installations
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic shaft allows compact storage of the elongate structure when not in use, enabling the device to occupy minimal space when stored while providing full functionality when deployed, effectively nesting the extended components within a compact footprint
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed-length shafts are used, then the manufacturing is simpler, but the adaptability to different exercise positions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic shaft mechanism allows the length of the shaft to be dynamically adjusted during use, enabling adaptation to different exercise positions and user requirements. The shaft can be extended or retracted as needed, providing structural adaptability without requiring multiple fixed-length devices
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows modification of the shaft length parameter to suit different therapeutic needs and user heights. By changing the length parameter of the shaft, the device can accommodate various exercise configurations and body types without altering the fundamental device structure
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AI summary
A multifunctional mobile exercise apparatus and method for exercising the upper extremities is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base, an elongate shaft pivotally coupled to the base, a plurality of ground lockable ground wheels supporting the base. The apparatus includes a resistance clip that is selectively positionable along a length of the elongate shaft. A cylindrical sleeve may also be provided for sliding, with or without a resistance band, along the length of the elongate shaft. The mobile exercise apparatus provides single or bilateral hold for one or more resistance bands and the mobile arm. The resistance band and the mobile arm can be held by the injured or non-injured extremity. The elongate shaft and locks up to 8 feet high, and can also be used for the attachment jumbo resistance clips, or for the sliding exercises.