Modular Foot Exercise Device With Integrated Tool Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current foot exercise devices are typically used and stored individually, requiring users to carry multiple devices for diverse exercises, which can be inconvenient and lead to forgetting essential tools during multiple sessions.

Innovation Solution

A modular foot exercise device composed of detachable components forming a column with an internal chamber that can accommodate various exercise tools, featuring a flexible strap to secure and restrict movement, and adjustable inner walls for tool storage and access.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users carry multiple separate exercise devices to meet diverse foot exercise needs, then the variety of exercise functions is improved, but the convenience of carrying and managing devices deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveexercise function varietyVSAvoidcarrying convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate exercise devices (massage rod, massage ball, flexible strap, balance device) into a single integrated column structure. The column serves as both the structural framework and the storage container, merging previously separate devices into one unified unit that can be carried together, directly resolving the contradiction between exercise variety and carrying convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The column is designed as a multi-functional device that simultaneously provides structural support for exercises, storage space for tools, and organizational structure for the entire system. This universal design allows a single device to replace multiple specialized devices, improving both versatility and ease of carrying.

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

2Reliability

If users carry multiple separate exercise devices, then the completeness of exercise tools is improved, but the risk of forgetting tools during multiple sessions increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetool completenessVSAvoidtime for managing devices
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By merging all exercise tools into a single integrated column structure with internal storage chambers, the system eliminates the need to manage multiple separate devices. Users carry one unified unit that contains all necessary tools, reducing the cognitive load and time required to remember and organize different devices across multiple exercise sessions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Quantity of substance

If the column includes multiple detachable exercise components forming an internal chamber, then the storage capacity for exercise tools is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The column is divided into multiple detachable exercise components that can be assembled and disassembled. These segments form the internal chamber structure while maintaining the overall simplicity of the column design. The segmentation allows for adequate storage capacity without creating excessive structural complexity, as each segment is a simple, standardized component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250288868A1Foot exercise device
Publication Date: 2025.09.18 WANG JIAHAO
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a foot exercise device comprising a column, which includes multiple detachable exercise components and exercise tools. The exercise modules are sequentially assembled to form the column and collectively define an internal chamber. The exercise tools are detachably inserted into the internal chamber. When performing foot exercise, the user can carry the foot exercise device to accommodate different exercise tools corresponding to various stages of exercise. The device features a simple structure and is easy to carry, making it a versatile modular solution for different users.