Modular Stacking Cubes for Multi-Height Balance and Agility Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing balance and agility training devices are limited in their ability to adjust height easily and simultaneously support multiple configurations, restricting the progression of balance and agility exercises, particularly in clinical settings where different heights and configurations are necessary for varied training.
Innovation Solution
A modular cradle system with stacking cubes that support crossbars at various heights, allowing for simultaneous training at multiple levels without requiring excessive equipment, featuring notches and protrusions for secure attachment and adjustable crossbar positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional supports are used to elevate the cross at terminal ends, then the cross can be supported at a fixed height, but adjusting to multiple heights requires excessive equipment (up to sixteen supports)
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into modular stacking cubes that can be individually adjusted and reconfigured. Each cube is an independent unit with notches for crossbar attachment, allowing selective stacking to achieve different heights without requiring a complete set of supports for each height level.
Solution Approach 2:
The stacking cube system enables dynamic height adjustment by allowing users to add or remove cubes from the stack. The modular design with protrusions and recesses facilitates easy reconfiguration to transition between different height requirements for various exercise types.
2Productivity
If a single cross support system is used, then equipment quantity is minimized, but simultaneous training at multiple heights cannot be performed
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a single-height support to a multi-level stacking structure. By adding the vertical dimension of stacked cubes, the system enables simultaneous support of crossbars at multiple heights, allowing parallel training activities at different elevation levels.
Solution Approach 2:
The stacking cubes serve multiple functions: they provide structural support, enable height adjustment, and allow simultaneous multi-level configuration. A single set of modular cubes replaces the need for multiple dedicated support structures for different exercise types.
3Ease of manufacture
If crossbars are supported at terminal ends only, then structural simplicity is maintained, but height adjustment requires excessive equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into discrete stacking cubes with standardized notches and connection features. This segmentation maintains manufacturing simplicity through modular components while enabling versatile height adjustment through selective stacking and configuration of the modular units.
Data Source
AI summary
An agility training device having a stacking cube for an agility training device and at least one crossbar attached to the stacking cube. The stacking cube has a plurality of sides; a plurality of notches, each notch configured to connect to a crossbar; a plurality of protrusions, each configured to connect to a plurality of recesses on a second stacking cube; and a plurality of recesses configured to connect to a plurality of protrusions on a second stacking cube. The agility training device can be configured to create a varied balance and agility challenges for the user.