Portable Bench Press Safety Device with Segmented Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bench press safety devices are often large, cumbersome, and integral to specific weight lifting benches, failing to provide adequate protection for the head, face, and neck, and require complex mechanisms, making them impractical for solo workouts.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight, portable safety device with a base portion, vertical and horizontal support members, and a protective plate that can be easily attached to various benches using straps, distributing the weight of a falling barbell across the chest and base plate to prevent head and neck injuries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional safety devices are used, then protection is provided, but the device becomes large and integral to the bench
Solution Approach 1:
The safety device is divided into separate components: a base portion that attaches to the bench, vertical support members, horizontal support members, and a protective plate. This segmentation allows the device to be compact when disassembled while providing full protection when assembled, resolving the contradiction between protection and device size.
Solution Approach 2:
The safety device transitions from a static integrated structure to a dynamic portable structure that can be assembled and disassembled. The adjustable support members and attachable components enable the device to adapt its configuration, providing protection only when needed while maintaining compact storage size.
2Reliability
If traditional safety devices are used, then protection is provided, but the device requires complex mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the safety device into simple modular components connected by basic joints and straps, the complex hydraulic or counterweight mechanisms of traditional devices are eliminated. Each component is simple in design, yet together they provide reliable protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The safety device is designed to be easily assembled and adjusted by the user without requiring complex mechanisms or specialized knowledge. The simple structure with adjustable support members allows the user to configure the device themselves, eliminating the need for complex automated or assisted mechanisms.
3Reliability
If traditional safety devices are used, then protection is provided, but the device is not portable
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented design allows the safety device to be disassembled into compact components that can be easily transported and stored. The base portion, support members, and protective plate can be separated and reassembled as needed, providing portability without sacrificing protection capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The safety device is designed with universal attachment features that allow it to be used with various types of weight lifting benches. The base portion can attach to different bench configurations, and the adjustable support members adapt to different bench sizes, making the device universally applicable and highly portable across different workout settings.
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AI summary
A portable bench press safety device for preventing injury to a weight lifter's head, face or neck which can be easily attached and removed without the need for tools from weight lifting benches of various sizes and dimensions.