Pivoting Exercise Platform With Suspension Handle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise apparatuses fail to dynamically adjust weight distribution between upper and lower body portions during exercise, leading to discomfort and inefficiency, particularly in machines that require full-body suspension or heavy physical activity, and lack effective dampening mechanisms to reduce impact on joints.
Innovation Solution
An exercise apparatus featuring a pivoting foot platform with a suspension handle that allows for adjustable weight distribution between upper and lower body portions, incorporating a dampening element with compressible disc surfaces or adjustable springs to provide controlled resistance and support during rotational and vertical movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If full body suspension or heavy physical activity is required in exercise machines, then exercise effectiveness is improved, but user comfort and joint health deteriorate due to excessive impact and inability to adjust weight distribution
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise machine incorporates a movable support structure that can dynamically adjust its position and the amount of weight it supports. The support beam is pivotally mounted to the base, allowing it to move between elevated and lowered positions. The weight support amount is adjustable through the pivotal movement, enabling the machine to adapt to different exercise intensities and user needs, thus resolving the contradiction between exercise effectiveness and joint protection.
2Device complexity
If fixed weight distribution is used in exercise machines, then structural simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different exercise needs and user preferences deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support beam is pivotally mounted to the base, allowing it to move between elevated and lowered positions. This pivotal mechanism provides adjustable weight support amounts without requiring complex systems. The user can adjust the weight distribution by moving the support beam to different positions, achieving adaptability while maintaining relatively simple structure.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If dampening mechanisms are added to reduce joint impact, then user comfort is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise machine incorporates a dampening mechanism that includes a dampener and compressible disc surfaces positioned between the support beam and the base. This mechanism provides impact absorption and joint protection before excessive forces can be transmitted to the user's joints. The dampening occurs during the pivotal movement of the support beam, cushioning the motion and reducing shock to the user's body.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the support structure is made rigid and stable, then structural integrity is improved, but ability to provide controlled resistance and dampening deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support beam is pivotally mounted to the base, allowing it to move between elevated and lowered positions. This pivotal connection provides structural integrity while enabling controlled movement and resistance. The dampening mechanism with compressible disc surfaces further allows the structure to be stable when needed but provide controlled resistance and dampening during exercise movements.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus enables dynamic adjustment of weight distribution, reduces joint impact through dampening, and enhances exercise stability and comfort by allowing variable force loading, thereby improving exercise efficacy and user experience.
Implementation Method 1
incorporating a dampening element with compressible disc surfaces or adjustable springs to provide controlled resistance and support during rotational and vertical movements
Implementation Method 2
incorporating a dampening element with compressible disc surfaces or adjustable springs to provide controlled resistance and support during rotational and vertical movements
Implementation Method 3
incorporating a dampening element with compressible disc surfaces or adjustable springs to provide controlled resistance and support during rotational and vertical movements
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AI summary
An exercise apparatus and method for rotational and vertical movement, the exercise apparatus including a base with a stabilizing foot extending substantially perpendicular to the lengthwise axis, further included is a support beam having proximal and distal end portions, wherein the proximal end extends from the base. Also included is a suspension handle that is disposed adjacent to the distal end and a pivotally attached platform attached to the base. Wherein operationally, on the exercise apparatus an individual standing on the platform can simultaneously grasp the suspension handle to initiate a whole body twisting motion via a pivotal movement of the platform situated as between the suspension handle and the pivoting platform with the ability to add a pull up exercise using the suspension handle, wherein the suspension handle provides added stability and support to the individual for effecting a soft skeletal joint vertical support that is variable at will.