Modular Strength Training Apparatus with Detachable Boom Arms

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multifunctional force training devices are complex, space-consuming, and costly, making them unsuitable for private use, as they are often designed for specific exercises and limited to user size, lacking adaptability and mobility.

Innovation Solution

A compact force training apparatus with a support frame featuring an upper holding element, vertical support beams, and horizontal boom arms, allowing for variable mounting and disassembly, enabling easy adjustment of training elements and space-saving storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multifunctional training equipment is designed to accommodate various exercises and users, then versatility and adaptability are improved, but device complexity and space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveversatilityVSAvoidcomplexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The training device is divided into separate modular components including a support structure, boom arm assembly, and interchangeable training elements. Each component can be independently adjusted or replaced, allowing versatility without requiring a completely complex redesign for each exercise type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure and boom arm are designed as universal components that can accommodate multiple types of training elements (pull-up bars, punching bags, resistance bands) through standardized mounting interfaces, enabling one base structure to serve multiple functions across different exercise types.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If training equipment is designed to adapt to different user sizes and exercise requirements, then adaptability is improved, but the dimensions and space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidspace
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The boom arm incorporates telescopic or adjustable-length mechanisms that allow the horizontal extension to be dynamically changed based on the user's size and the specific exercise being performed. This enables adaptability to different users without requiring multiple fixed-size structures that would consume more space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Training elements are designed to be detachably mounted on the boom arm, allowing them to be stored or removed when not in use. This nesting approach enables the equipment to have a compact footprint during storage while providing full functionality during use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Ease of manufacture

If training equipment is designed for easy installation and disassembly in private spaces, then ease of installation is improved, but structural stability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of installationVSAvoidstability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The device is segmented into major components (support structure, boom arm, training elements) connected through standardized interfaces. This segmentation allows for simple assembly and disassembly operations while maintaining structural integrity through properly designed connection points that distribute loads effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure includes pre-positioned mounting points and attachment mechanisms that are prepared in advance for specific installation locations (door frames, walls, ceilings). This preliminary configuration enables quick installation without requiring complex on-site assembly procedures, while the pre-engineered connection points ensure structural stability is maintained.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3357549B1Multifunctional strength training apparatus
Publication Date: 2021.07.14 KUSATZ PATRICK
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AI summary

The invention relates to a multifunctional strength training device that can be used to train various muscle groups. The strength training device is intended to be compact and usable for different exercise groups. Furthermore, it is intended to be combinable with various suitable components for specific exercises. The strength training device comprises a support frame 100 with an upper retaining element and at least one vertical support beam 102, and a boom 200 with at least one horizontal boom arm 201. The boom arm 201 is mounted to the vertical support beam 102 at its first end region 202. At its free second end region 203, the boom arm 201 has a detachably mounted training element 302. The strength training device further comprises at least one sliding bearing 110, 210, 310 for sliding one component along another component.