Planche Trainer With Counterweight Support and Adjustable Grips
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional exercise devices are inadequate for ordinary exercisers to perform highly difficult bodyweight exercises like the planche due to the lack of sufficient support and adjustability, making them challenging and difficult to achieve.
Innovation Solution
An exercise device for planche with a support pad unit, assistance unit, height adjustment unit, and grip units that provide adjustable support and resistance, allowing users to adjust the device to their body dimensions and strength levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If bodyweight training is used for planche exercises, then physical strength and performance are improved, but the difficulty and accessibility for ordinary exercisers worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies counterweight mechanism through weights and pulleys that offset a portion of the user's body weight during planche exercises. This reduces the effective resistance the user must overcome, making the exercise accessible to ordinary exercisers while still providing strength training benefits. The counterweight system allows users to perform planche movements with reduced strength requirements compared to traditional bodyweight-only training.
2Reliability
If conventional exercise devices are used, then basic exercise support is provided, but sufficient support and adjustability for planche training is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustability through multiple mechanisms: the support pad height can be adjusted vertically along the frame, the angle of the support pad relative to the user's body can be modified, and the resistance level can be changed by adjusting the counterweight. These dynamic adjustments allow the same device to adapt to different user sizes, skill levels, and training phases, providing both reliable support and high versatility.
3Device complexity
If fixed position exercise devices are used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different user body dimensions worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the support system into segmented, independently adjustable components. The support pad is separated from the frame and can be positioned at different heights. The resistance mechanism is separated and can be adjusted independently. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall structural simplicity and enabling adaptation to various user body dimensions.
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 device assists users in achieving the planche with less strength, provides stable support, and allows for continuous training, enhancing the training experience by accommodating various user sizes and preferences.
Implementation Method 1
an assistance unit (30) mounted to the frame unit (10) and connected to the support pad unit (20), wherein the assistance unit (30) is operable to urge the support pad unit (20) to move upward
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AI summary
An exercise device (100) includes a frame unit (10), a support pad unit (20), an assistance unit (30), and two grip units (50). The support pad unit (20) is movably mounted to the frame unit (10) and movable relative to the frame unit (10) in an up-down direction (Y), and includes a support pad module (22). The assistance unit (30) is mounted to the frame unit (10) and connected to the support pad unit (20). The assistance unit (30) is operable to urge the support pad unit (20) to move upward. The grip units (50) are mounted to the frame unit (10) opposite to each other in a left-right direction (Z), and are located below the support pad module (22) in the up-down direction (Y). Each of the grip unit (50) includes a handle (53). The handles (53) of the grip units (50) are operable to move.