Modular Exercise Assembly with Selective Engagement Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercising assemblies lack the ability to perform both upper and lower body exercises while allowing for both standing and sitting positions, as they typically consist of a base and tensioners without a portable base, engagement module, and step module attachments.
Innovation Solution
A portable exercising assembly with a base, engagement module, and step module, featuring multiple attachment elements and tensioners that can be selectively engaged to provide resistance for a variety of exercises, including upper and lower body workouts while standing or sitting, utilizing a range of interface elements and tensioners like elastic bands and springs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If prior art exercise assemblies use a simple base and tensioner configuration, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability and versatility of exercise options are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The base unit is designed as a universal platform that can support multiple exercise modules (seated exercise module, standing exercise module, step module) and perform various exercise functions. The tensioners and attachment elements are configured to work across different modules, allowing one base to provide diverse exercise options without requiring separate devices for each exercise type.
Solution Approach 2:
The exercise assembly is divided into modular components: a base unit, separately attachable exercise modules (seated, standing, step), and interchangeable tensioners. This segmentation allows users to configure different exercise setups by attaching only the needed modules to the base, reducing device complexity while maintaining high versatility.
2Productivity
If prior art exercise assemblies provide limited exercise ranges, then the device complexity is reduced, but the productivity and comprehensive fitness training capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The base unit serves multiple functions by supporting different exercise modules for seated exercises, standing exercises, and step exercises. The same base and tensioner system can be reconfigured for various upper body, lower body, and core exercises, enabling comprehensive fitness training without requiring multiple specialized devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The exercise assembly allows dynamic reconfiguration of exercise modules and tensioners based on training needs. Users can adjust the setup between seated and standing positions, change exercise modules, and modify tensioner configurations to progress through different exercise routines, enhancing productivity and training comprehensiveness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If prior art exercise assemblies do not allow both seated and standing exercises, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different user needs and positions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The base unit is designed to universally support both seated and standing exercise configurations. The tensioners are configured to work effectively in both positions, and the attachment elements allow easy transition between seated exercise modules and standing exercise modules or step modules, providing position flexibility without requiring separate devices.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a comprehensive range of exercises by allowing users to perform both standing and sitting upper and lower body workouts with adjustable resistance, enhancing fitness training and rehabilitation options.
Implementation Method 1
The respective tensioners are configured to provide resistance to a user moving the first interface elements
Implementation Method 2
utilizing a range of interface elements and tensioners like elastic bands and springs
Data Source
AI summary
An exercising assembly for fitness training and rehabilitation includes a first base, which is positionable on a substantially horizontal surface. An engagement module is selectively engageable to the first base so that the engagement module is positioned proximate to a first end of the first base. A plurality of attachment elements is engaged to the first base, the engagement module, and to a plurality of tensioners. The attachment elements are selectively mutually couplable. A plurality of first interface elements is selectively engageable to the engagement module. Respective attachment elements of the plurality of attachment elements are engaged to each of the first interface elements. Respective tensioners thus are extendable between a respective first interface element and one or more of the first base and the engagement module. The respective tensioners provide resistance to the user moving the first interface elements.