Nested Weight Plate Turning Screw Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current weight plates require large storage space and are inconvenient to use due to their similar design and limited incremental options.
Innovation Solution
The development of nested weight plates with a locking mechanism, such as a turning screw, allows users to select desired weights by combining multiple increments, reducing storage needs and providing a multi-purpose weight plate for various settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate weight plates are used to provide various weight increments, then weight selection versatility is improved, but storage space requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies nesting by placing smaller weight plate increments inside larger ones. Each weight plate increment is designed with a central opening that allows it to be inserted into another increment, creating a nested configuration where multiple weight options are stored within a single plate structure, dramatically reducing storage space while maintaining weight selection versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal weight plate structure that can serve multiple functions: it can provide different weight increments (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 pounds) through various nesting combinations, and it can be configured for different bar sizes (2-inch and 1.25-inch bars). This multi-functionality allows a single plate structure to replace multiple specialized plates
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate weight plates are used to accommodate different weight needs, then weight selection flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nesting design simplifies device complexity by consolidating multiple separate weight plates into a single integrated structure. Instead of managing multiple independent plates that need to be stored and retrieved separately, the nested configuration allows all weight increments to be contained within one plate assembly, reducing the number of components and simplifying the overall system
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the weight plate into multiple removable increments (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 pounds) that can be independently selected and combined. This segmentation allows flexible weight configuration without requiring multiple complete plates, as users can simply add or remove specific increments from the nested structure
3Stability of the object's composition
If a locking mechanism is added to the nested weight plate, then weight plate stability is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to be dynamic rather than static, allowing it to transition between locked and unlocked states. The movable locking element can be easily shifted to engage or disengage from the corresponding feature on the weight increment, providing stable locking when engaged but remaining simple to operate when needed for weight changes
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AI summary
Devices, apparatuses, systems and/or methods related to weight plates. Specifically, the disclosed devices, apparatuses, systems and/or methods relate to nested weight plates including a first weight plate increment and a second weight plate increment configured to receive the first weight plate increment. The nested weight plates may include a turning mechanism including a turning circle and/or a screw. The screw may be received by the first weight plate increment such that rotation of the turning circle engages and/or disengages the second weight plate increment. In this manner, a user may select to total weight desired.