Portable Exercise Device with Adjustable Friction Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals face challenges in finding time to exercise due to busy schedules and the expense and variety of workout equipment required to effectively target different muscle groups.
Innovation Solution
A portable and wearable exercise device that can be configured in various orientations and positions on the body, featuring a resistance assembly with a tension mechanism, gear assembly, and adjustable resistance levels, allowing for diverse exercises targeting multiple muscle groups.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional workout equipment is used to target different muscle groups, then exercise effectiveness is improved, but device variety and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device is designed with a universal resistance mechanism that can be configured to target multiple muscle groups including arms, legs, shoulders, feet, stomach, and back. The same basic device structure provides varied exercise capabilities through different configurations and positions, eliminating the need for multiple separate workout equipment pieces.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates moveable and rotatable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration during use. The resistance assembly can be adjusted and repositioned to change the exercise focus, enabling one device to adapt to different muscle group targeting requirements through dynamic positioning rather than requiring multiple static devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different exercise devices are purchased to exercise different parts of the body, then exercise coverage is improved, but expense increases
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device consolidates multiple exercise functions into a single unit. The resistance mechanism and body positioning capabilities allow the same device to effectively target arms, legs, shoulders, feet, stomach, and back, replacing the need for purchasing and maintaining multiple separate exercise devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines various exercise functionalities into one integrated device. The resistance assembly, movable components, and positioning mechanisms are merged into a single unit that provides comprehensive full-body exercise capability, eliminating the need for separate devices for different body parts.
3Ease of operation
If portable and wearable configuration is implemented, then convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device is divided into modular segments including a resistance assembly, movable components, and wearable elements. This segmentation allows the device to be lightweight and portable while organizing complex mechanisms into manageable, separable units that can be easily manufactured and assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical resistance systems with a friction-based resistance mechanism. The friction discs and brake rotor provide adjustable resistance through controlled friction rather than complex spring or weight systems, simplifying the overall mechanical design while maintaining effectiveness.
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
Enables effective resistance training for various muscle groups, including arms, legs, shoulders, feet, stomach, and back, with adjustable resistance levels, promoting increased muscle tone and total body fitness in a convenient and versatile manner.
Implementation Method 1
a gear assembly that includes a plurality of stators, a plurality of friction discs between the plurality of stators and a brake rotor positioned between the plurality of friction discs
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AI summary
A portable exercise device that may be arranged in a number of different orientations and positions on the body of an individual. The portable exercise device includes a resistance assembly that enables a resistance of the portable exercise device to be adjusted.