Removable Cable Jump Rope With Locking Connection Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing jump rope devices lack effective and easy-to-use adjustable features for varying resistance, leading to inefficient workouts and increased equipment costs for users who need to purchase multiple ropes for different exercises.
Innovation Solution
A jump rope device with a handle and cable connection assembly that allows for quick and secure interchange of cables of varying weights and lengths, utilizing a male and female connecting member system with locking projections and spring-biased locking arms for smooth rotation and easy attachment/detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If jump ropes with adjustable features are provided, then versatility and adaptability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The jump rope is divided into separable components (cable and handle) with standardized connecting members. The cable can be removed and replaced independently from the handle, allowing users to adjust the jump rope configuration without modifying the entire device. This segmentation enables versatility while keeping individual components simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting members (male and female) are designed as universal interfaces that can accommodate different cable types, weights, and lengths. The standardized male connecting member with locking projections and the corresponding female connecting member with locking arms create a multi-functional interface that works with various cable configurations, enhancing adaptability without increasing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple jump ropes are purchased for different exercises, then adaptability is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The universal connecting members allow a single handle assembly to work with multiple cables of different weights, lengths, and configurations. Users can own one handle and multiple cables, replacing cables as needed for different workout intensities and types, thereby reducing the total number of jump ropes needed while maintaining workout variety.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows users to discard or set aside cables that have completed their function in a particular workout and recover/reuse the same handle assembly with a different cable for the next exercise. This enables efficient use of equipment where cables can be swapped out and stored for future use rather than requiring multiple complete jump rope sets.
3Ease of operation
If connection assembly is made compact for smooth rotation, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting members feature curved and rounded surfaces that facilitate smooth rotation and engagement. The male connecting member has a generally cylindrical shape with locking projections, while the female connecting member has a corresponding curved cavity with locking arms. These curved geometries enable smooth rotational movement while distributing stresses evenly, reducing the need for extremely tight manufacturing tolerances.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to easily adjust resistance for diverse workouts, reducing equipment costs and improving exercise efficiency with a compact, smooth-rotating connection assembly that minimizes frustration and downtime.
Implementation Method 1
The female connecting member includes first and second locking arms that are biased into a first position. The first and second locking arms are configured to move from the first position into a second position when the male connecting member is inserted into the opening.
Data Source
AI summary
A jump rope device includes a connection assembly having a male connecting member and a female connecting member. The male connecting member includes a head having first and second locking projections. The female connecting member defines an opening configured to receive at least a portion of the male connecting member into an internal cavity. The female connecting member includes first and second locking arms that are biased into a first position, and configured to move from the first position into a second position when the male connecting member is inserted into the opening. Rotation of the male connecting member relative to the female connecting member moves the locking projections out of contact with the locking arms and into respective apertures defined in the female connecting member, allowing the locking arms to return to the first position and creating a secure connection between the male and female connecting members.