Pivoting Dumbbell Support for Ergonomic Vertical Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing exercise weight holding devices are limited in their ability to facilitate the vertical storage and movement of weights, requiring users to bend over to retrieve dumbbells during exercises.

Innovation Solution

A platform with a mount and arm system that allows for removable attachment to a post, enabling the dumbbell to be positioned vertically and pivotally coupled, allowing easy access and manipulation during exercises.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If dumbbells are stored vertically on exercise equipment, then storage space is optimized, but user accessibility deteriorates requiring bending over to retrieve

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoiduser accessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The platform is pivotally coupled to the arm, allowing it to rotate between a storage position and a use position. This dynamic adjustment enables the dumbbell to be accessed at ergonomic heights without bending, resolving the contradiction between vertical storage optimization and user accessibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system adds a rotational dimension to the storage mechanism. By mounting the platform on a pivotable arm rather than fixed vertical storage, the dumbbell can be moved through three-dimensional space to accessible positions, maintaining vertical storage benefits while eliminating the need to bend over.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Stability of the object's composition

If dumbbells are fixed in vertical storage position, then storage stability is improved, but movement flexibility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage stabilityVSAvoidmovement flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The pivotable arm and platform create a dynamic storage system that can transition between stable storage positions and flexible access positions. The pivotal coupling allows controlled movement while maintaining stability during both storage and use phases, resolving the contradiction between fixed stability and movement flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If users must bend over to retrieve dumbbells, then equipment structure is simplified, but user ergonomics deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment structureVSAvoiduser ergonomics

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The addition of a pivotable arm with pivotal couplings creates a moderately complex mechanism that actively adjusts dumbbell position to ergonomic heights. This dynamic positioning system eliminates the need for users to bend over, resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and user ergonomics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12491423B2Dumbbell supporting system

Publication Date: 2025.12.09 POWERBLOCK HOLDINGS INC

AI summary

A dumbbell supporting system includes a platform having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface receives a dumbbell. A mount is removably attached to a post has a vertical orientation. An arm is attached to and extends between the mount and the platform. The platform is pivotally coupled to the arm and the mount is pivotally coupled to the arm.