Pivoting Load Adjustment Mechanism for Training Equipment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing training equipment, especially outdoor units, lack effective load adjustment mechanisms, relying on loose weights that are unsafe, cumbersome, and not compliant with European standards, limiting user flexibility and safety.
Innovation Solution
A load adjustment arrangement featuring a moving arm pivotably connected to a frame with a load unit on an elongated guideway, secured by a locking device, allowing for precise load adjustment without loose weights, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If loose weights or weight plates are used for load adjustment, then load adaptability is improved, but safety and ease of operation deteriorate due to accident risks and cumbersome handling
Solution Approach 1:
The load adjustment mechanism is segmented into discrete locking positions along the guideway, allowing users to select from predefined load levels without handling loose weights. The load unit divides the adjustment function into manageable segments corresponding to different load settings.
Solution Approach 2:
A locking device acts as an intermediary between the load unit and the guideway, securing the load unit at desired positions without requiring users to manually handle heavy weights. The locking device mediates the interaction between user input and load configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If loose weights or weight plates are used for load adjustment, then load adaptability is improved, but device complexity and maintenance requirements worsen due to multiple components needing storage and maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The load unit integrates the weight element and adjustment mechanism into a single unified component that moves along the guideway. This merging eliminates the need for separate loose weights, storage compartments, and multiple adjustment mechanisms, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining load adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The load unit serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides the actual load, enables adjustment to different positions, and incorporates its own locking mechanism. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed in the system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If loose weights or weight plates are used for load adjustment, then load adaptability is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to safety issues and accidental hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The locking device serves as a safety intermediary that secures the load unit at predetermined positions, preventing accidental dislodgement or unintended load changes. This intermediary mechanism ensures reliable load configuration without the safety hazards associated with loose weights.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking device is designed to automatically secure the load unit at locking positions, providing self-service safety functionality. The system inherently maintains safe operation through its self-locking mechanism without requiring external safety interventions.
4Reliability
If a monolithic weight is used without adjustment mechanisms, then safety and device simplicity are improved, but load adaptability deteriorates limiting user flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism segments the monolithic load unit into configurable portions by providing multiple locking positions along the guideway. This segmentation allows the fixed monolithic weight to function as adjustable load levels without compromising safety or requiring loose weight components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transforms the static monolithic weight into a dynamically adjustable load configuration through the movable load unit and locking positions. The monolithic weight remains physically intact while its functional effect becomes dynamic and adaptable to different training requirements.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a safe, easy-to-use, and space-efficient load adjustment mechanism that meets safety standards, enabling user-specific weight training with minimal equipment size and reduced maintenance needs.
Implementation Method 1
a locking device with which the load unit is secured into a position corresponding the desired load of the training equipment
Implementation Method 2
at least one moving arm pivotably connected to a frame
Implementation Method 3
The guideway is connected both to the moving arm and to the frame of the training equipment via the fulcrum
Data Source
AI summary
The invention concerns an arrangement for adjusting load in training equipment. The arrangement comprises a load unit, an elongated guideway along which the load unit is arranged to move, a locking device with which the load unit is secured into a position corresponding the desired load of the training equipment, and a connector with which the guideway is pivotally connected to the training equipment via a fulcrum. The guideway is connected both to the moving arm and to a frame of the training equipment via the fulcrum. The invention further concerns a method for adjusting load in training equipment.