Multi-functional Exercise Platform Integrating Treadmill and Resistance

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional in-home exercise equipment poses challenges due to spatial constraints, high costs, and safety concerns, as individuals need to purchase separate machines for various aerobic and anaerobic exercises.

Innovation Solution

A multi-functional exercise platform that integrates a treadmill, torso support structure, pull-up bar, dips handles, and a magnetic resistance system, allowing users to perform a variety of aerobic and anaerobic exercises on a single piece of equipment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate exercise machines are purchased for various aerobic and anaerobic exercises, then exercise functionality and variety are improved, but spatial footprint and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise functionalityVSAvoidspatial footprint

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple exercise machines (treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical trainer, and manual resistance machines) into a single integrated platform. The frame structure accommodates all four exercise stations, allowing users to perform various aerobic and anaerobic exercises on one piece of equipment rather than requiring separate machines for each exercise type.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The exercise platform is designed as a universal machine that can perform multiple functions - aerobic exercises (treadmill running/walking, bike cycling, elliptical motion) and anaerobic exercises (strength training with adjustable resistance). The system provides a comprehensive array of exercise capabilities within a single compact footprint.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If exercise machines are made bolted to the floor for stability during resistance exercises, then user safety and stability are improved, but ease of movement and storage deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser safetyVSAvoidease of movement

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The treadmill component incorporates a counterweight system that balances the treadmill deck, providing stability during use without requiring permanent floor anchoring. This counterbalance mechanism allows the treadmill to remain stable during exercise while maintaining portability and ease of repositioning.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #8Anti-weight (Counterweight)

Solution Approach 2:

The exercise platform incorporates adjustable and movable components rather than fixed permanent installations. The frame allows for adjustment of exercise stations and resistance levels, and the entire platform can be moved or reconfigured as needed, providing both stability during use and flexibility for storage or relocation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If a comprehensive array of exercise machines is maintained at home, then exercise versatility is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise versatilityVSAvoidcost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple exercise machines (treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical trainer, and manual resistance machines) into a single integrated platform. The frame structure accommodates all four exercise stations, allowing users to perform various aerobic and anaerobic exercises on one piece of equipment rather than requiring separate machines for each exercise type.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The exercise platform is designed as a universal machine that can perform multiple functions - aerobic exercises (treadmill running/walking, bike cycling, elliptical motion) and anaerobic exercises (strength training with adjustable resistance). The system provides a comprehensive array of exercise capabilities within a single compact footprint.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The exercise platform provides a comprehensive set of features for various exercises while minimizing spatial footprint, enhancing user safety, and reducing the need for multiple exercise machines.

Implementation Method 1

The exercise platform includes a magnetic resistance system, where magnets that are connected to two flywheels provide adjustable resistance.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic resistance: Magnetic Field

Data Source

PatentUS20250195942A1Multi-functional exercise platform

Publication Date: 2025.06.19 TBG ATHLETIC GROUP LLC

AI summary

An exercise platform, comprising: a base; a frame including a plurality of frame support members that extend upwardly from the base; a treadmill including a treadmill frame, a belt, a support plate, rollers, flywheels, and a magnetic resistance system, wherein the treadmill mechanically connects to the base using a foldable track support member that extends from a topside of the base to a bottom side of the treadmill frame, and wherein the treadmill is fastened to at least two of the plurality of frame support members; a pair of dips handles, wherein each dips handle connects to a respective frame support member, of the plurality of frame support members; and a pull-up bar positioned along a topside of the frame.