Pull-Out Power Rack Structure for Space-Saving Home Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing power racks require significant space and are disruptive to living environments, necessitating separate rooms and complex assembly/disassembly processes.

Innovation Solution

A rack design that can be converted between a resting and training state by extending lateral frames, allowing for space-saving integration into living spaces, with features like telescopic guides, fastening devices, and customizable covers to store and conceal fitness equipment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a standard power rack is used, then fitness equipment can be stored and exercises can be performed, but it requires significant space and disrupts living environments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveintegration into living spaceVSAvoidspace requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The power rack is divided into separable components: a stationary rear frame and movable lateral frames that can be pulled out independently. This segmentation allows the rack to occupy minimal space when retracted while providing full functionality when extended for exercise

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lateral frames are designed to be dynamically extendable and retractable along the front side of the rack using sliding systems or telescopic guides. This dynamic configuration enables the rack to transition between a compact storage state and an expanded exercise state, adapting to different spatial requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Area of stationary object

If a power rack is designed to be foldable for space saving, then space requirement is reduced, but setup and dismantling effort increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespace requirementVSAvoidsetup and dismantling effort

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The rack employs sliding systems or telescopic guides that enable smooth, guided movement of the lateral frames. These mechanisms reduce the physical effort required for extension and retraction compared to folding designs, while still achieving compact space utilization when not in use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If fitness equipment is stored separately, then storage organization is improved, but additional storage space is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage integrationVSAvoidtotal space required

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The rack combines the storage function and exercise function into a single integrated structure. The space within the rear frame and retracted lateral frames provides storage for fitness equipment, eliminating the need for separate storage spaces and reducing the total area required

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12528007B2Rack for accommodating fitness equipment

Publication Date: 2026.01.20 WILHELM RICHARD

AI summary

A rack for accommodating fitness equipment comprising two lateral frames arranged parallel to one another and a rear frame connecting the lateral frames to one another. According to the invention, in order to easily operate a rack of this type and to be able to integrate it into a living space, the two lateral frames can be pulled out via the front side of the rack.