Portable Parallettes Segmentation for Gymnastics Training

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional gymnastics training devices like parallel bars are typically large and expensive, making it difficult for athletes to train outside of a traditional facility, especially for young athletes who want to exercise at home or on the go.

Innovation Solution

A portable and modular parallettes apparatus consisting of two base members with a removable bar, designed to be easily assembled and disassembled for compact storage and transport, allowing athletes to exercise remotely.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Weight of moving object

If traditional parallel bars are used for gymnastics training, then structural integrity and stability are maintained, but portability and ease of transport are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveportabilityVSAvoidstructural integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Weight of moving objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The parallel bars are divided into multiple separate components including at least one adjustable support structure and bar sections that can be disconnected. This segmentation allows the device to be broken down into smaller, lighter pieces for easy transport while maintaining full structural integrity when assembled for use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If traditional parallel bars are used for gymnastics training, then stable exercise surface is provided, but device complexity and storage space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage convenienceVSAvoidassembly structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The parallel bars incorporate adjustable and movable components, including at least one adjustable support structure that can be modified during use. This dynamic design allows the device to adapt between compact storage configuration and functional exercise configuration, providing storage convenience without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional parallel bars are used for gymnastics training, then full functionality is available, but adaptability to different locations is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining location flexibilityVSAvoiddevice components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The parallel bars are designed with universal adaptability to function in various locations including homes, vacation rentals, and travel accommodations. The adjustable support structures and modular components enable the device to be set up on different surfaces and environments, providing full gymnastics training functionality regardless of location.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10994165B2Portable parallettes

Publication Date: 2021.05.04 PARENT JAMES

AI summary

A parallettes apparatus is portable and configured to allow an athlete to exercise even when remote from a traditional gymnastics training facility. The portable parallettes apparatus includes a pair of base members and a bar member removably extending between respective base members. The pair of base members are hollow and configured to receive the bar during transport or storage.