Modular Exercise Sled with Adjustable Jumping Platform
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise equipment is often expensive, bulky, and not modular or portable, requiring multiple pieces of equipment to perform a variety of exercises, which increases cost and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A modular and portable exercise sled that combines a jumping box and a pulling sled, adjustable in size and weight capacity, with a weight platform and attachment hooks for multiple exercises, allowing users to switch between speed drills and weight training without additional equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pieces of equipment are used to perform various exercises, then exercise versatility is improved, but equipment cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise sled is designed as a multi-functional piece of equipment that can perform various exercises including pulling, pushing, jumping, and weight training. The sled includes adjustable components such as a removable weight plate, adjustable height rails, and multiple attachment points that enable it to serve multiple exercise purposes, eliminating the need for separate equipment for each exercise type.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines multiple exercise functions into a single integrated sled system. The pulling sled and jumping box functions are merged into one unit, allowing users to perform both pulling exercises and jumping exercises with the same equipment. The weight plate can be attached to or removed from the sled, enabling weight training variations without requiring separate weight machines.
2Reliability
If professional training equipment is used for specific exercises, then exercise effectiveness is improved, but equipment size and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise sled is designed with modular, segmented components including a removable weight plate, adjustable height rails, and separate pulling and jumping sections. This segmentation allows the equipment to be compact when not in use and easily reconfigured for different exercises, maintaining effectiveness while reducing overall equipment footprint and cost.
3Adaptability or versatility
If indoor exercise equipment is designed for multiple exercises, then exercise versatility is improved, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise sled incorporates dynamic, adjustable components including removable weight plates, height-adjustable rails, and reconfigurable attachment points. These dynamic features allow the sled to adapt to different exercise requirements while maintaining a relatively compact and portable form factor. The removable weight plate can be quickly attached or removed, enabling the sled to be moved between locations or stored when not needed.
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AI summary
Embodiments are described for an exercise sled including an upper portion detachably coupled to a lower portion through telescoping leg assemblies located at the corners of the sled. The upper portion includes a flat jumping surface to facilitate jumping or step-up type exercises, and the lower portion includes a sled rail portion to facilitate sliding across a surface, and a weight platform for the addition of plate weights. A number of attachment hooks facilitate the use of cords or handles to perform resistance exercises using the sled as an exercise platform.