Reversible Hook Slide Assembly for Compact Resistance Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a compact, lightweight exercise device that can perform a variety of resistance exercises typically done with elaborate gym equipment, suitable for home or office use, as existing specialized devices are often too large and expensive for private settings.
Innovation Solution
A resistance apparatus comprising a track with a reversible hook and slide assembly that can be easily mounted on a vertical support, allowing for the use of a standard resistance band to provide a total body workout, enabling flexibility in exercise positions and resistance levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If elaborate and specialized gym equipment is used, then exercise effectiveness and variety are improved, but device size and cost increase making it unavailable for home use
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise system is divided into separate components: a compact anchor unit, resistance bands, and exercise guides. This segmentation allows the system to provide gym-level exercise variety without requiring large specialized machines, as each component is small and can be combined in multiple ways to perform different exercises
Solution Approach 2:
The anchor unit serves multiple functions: it can be mounted in various locations (doorway, wall, ceiling), accommodates multiple resistance bands with different tensions, and supports various exercise types (upper body, lower body, cardiovascular). This multi-functionality replaces numerous specialized gym machines with a single compact device
2Adaptability or versatility
If specialized gym equipment is used, then professional exercise routines are achieved, but storage space and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor unit features adjustable and reconfigurable mounting options that allow users to adapt the system to different spaces and exercise needs. The mounting bracket can be positioned at various heights and locations, and resistance bands can be easily swapped, providing professional exercise capability without permanent installation or complex configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed for easy user assembly and configuration without requiring professional installation. The anchor unit includes pre-drilled mounting holes and simple attachment mechanisms that allow homeowners to install and reconfigure the system themselves, eliminating the need for complex installation procedures
3Volume of moving object
If compact exercise devices are used, then portability and storage ease are improved, but exercise variety and effectiveness may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides exercise variety through parameter changes rather than physical complexity. By varying resistance band tension levels, anchor mounting positions, and exercise techniques, the compact device delivers diverse workout options including strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and rehabilitation routines without requiring multiple large machines
Data Source
AI summary
A resistance apparatus includes a track adapted to be secured in a vertical position on a support. A vertical slide is mounted and slideable and has on the track a spring loaded plunger near a first end thereof. A hook is mounted on the slide and has a pair of spaced apart legs, with upper and lower end portions, with the lower end portions of the legs connected by an upwardly extending U-shape portion. The upper end portion of the second leg has a downwardly extending curved portion which is laterally spaced from the upper end portion of the first leg to form therewith an entrance opening into the interior of the hook. A resistance band has an intermediate portion which is received in the interior of the hook through the entrance opening to permit a person to grasp the ends of the resistance band and to perform various resistance exercises.