Rooftop Exercise Mount Structure for Shipping Container Gyms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable gym systems that use shipping containers for exercise equipment face issues such as water intrusion, animal infestation, structural damage, and insufficient vertical clearance due to wall-mounted mounting equipment, which compromises the integrity of the container and poses safety risks.
Innovation Solution
A rooftop mount device that attaches exercise equipment to the roof of a shipping container using connection members and horizontal stabilization members, allowing for secure, adjustable, and tool-free installation without damaging the container walls, providing sufficient vertical clearance and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wall-mounted mounting equipment is used to attach exercise equipment to shipping containers, then exercise equipment can be installed for portable gym use, but water intrusion and animal infestation occur due to holes drilled through container walls
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional wall mounting to three-dimensional rooftop mounting. By moving the mounting location from vertical walls to the horizontal roof surface, the system achieves portable gym functionality while eliminating the need to penetrate container walls, thus preventing water and animal intrusion.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces rooftop mounting plates and connection members as intermediary components between the container roof and exercise equipment. These mediators provide secure attachment points without requiring wall penetration, solving both the installation capability and contamination prevention requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wall-mounted mounting equipment is used to attach exercise equipment to shipping containers, then exercise equipment can be installed, but structural damage and wall failure occur due to weight loads on vertical walls
Solution Approach 1:
The patent relocates mounting from vertical walls to the horizontal roof surface, distributing weight loads across a larger, structurally stronger area. The roof's load-bearing capacity is optimized for vertical loads from equipment and users, preventing wall loosening and structural failure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs pre-drilled holes in container roofs and corner castings that are designed from manufacture to accommodate mounting loads. This preliminary preparation ensures that subsequent equipment installation does not compromise wall integrity, as the mounting points are specifically engineered for load bearing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If wall-mounted mounting equipment is used to attach exercise equipment to shipping containers, then exercise equipment can be installed, but insufficient vertical clearance is provided due to container wall height limitations
Solution Approach 1:
By mounting equipment on the roof rather than walls, the patent creates additional vertical space within the container. Equipment can be positioned higher, providing sufficient clearance for users' heads and bodies during exercise movements, while still maintaining secure attachment points.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent provides adjustable mounting positions on the roof structure, allowing the vertical height of equipment to be optimized based on user requirements and exercise types. This dynamic adjustability ensures adequate clearance while maintaining installation flexibility.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional portable gym systems are used with wall-mounted equipment, then exercise equipment can be installed in shipping containers, but maintenance costs increase and equipment life decreases due to corrosion and damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces rooftop mounting plates and connection members as protective intermediaries between the container structure and exercise equipment. These components prevent direct contact between water/animals and both the container walls and equipment, reducing corrosion and damage while maintaining portable gym functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
By mounting equipment on the roof rather than walls, the patent preemptively prevents water and animal intrusion at the mounting location. This preliminary protective measure eliminates the primary pathway for corrosion and contamination, thereby extending the service life of both container and equipment.
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AI summary
A rooftop mount device for connecting to a roof of a portable gym and for attaching exercise equipment is described. The portable gym is a portable container, such as a shipping container, having a top surface, or roof, to which the rooftop mount is attachable. The rooftop mount device includes connection members. The rooftop mount can also include one or more horizontal stabilization members and equipment attachment elements. The connection members are attached to a roof of the container. Exercise equipment is attached to the parts of the rooftop mount device. The rooftop mount provides proper height and stability for the bars, racks, stands, cages, rigs and riggings, and other exercise equipment that are attached to the container's roof so that the equipment does not move during use by an exerciser. Systems and kits are also described, which include a rooftop mount device, various exercise equipment, and a portable container.