Exercise Machine Seat Adjustment Structure With T-Shaped Pipe
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing seat adjustment structures for exercise machines are complicated and costly to assemble, requiring dismounting components and precise alignment, which increases assembly time and manufacturing costs.
Innovation Solution
A seat adjustment structure featuring a T-shaped pipe with an elongated groove and a locking mechanism that includes a retaining lever, stopper, and elastic member, allowing the sliding pipe to be easily inserted and adjusted by pressing and rotating a knob, ensuring stable and precise sliding and secure seat positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the sliding pipe is inserted into the transverse rod through the elongated groove with precise alignment, then the seat adjustment structure achieves stable and secure positioning, but the assembly procedure becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The elongated groove is pre-formed in the transverse rod, allowing the sliding pipe to be guided into the correct position during assembly. This preliminary structural preparation eliminates the need for complex alignment procedures and reduces assembly time while maintaining secure positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting rod serves as an intermediary component that links the sliding pipe to the seat. It extends through the elongated groove and provides a straightforward connection path, simplifying the assembly process while ensuring stable seat adjustment functionality.
2Reliability
If the connecting rod is inserted through the elongated groove and receiving hole for secure connection, then the seat adjustment achieves reliable locking, but the assembly operation becomes troublesome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into distinct functional components: the elongated groove in the transverse rod, the connecting rod as a separate element, and the sliding pipe with receiving hole. This segmentation allows each component to be independently manufactured and assembled in a straightforward sequence, improving ease of operation while maintaining reliable locking through the interconnected design.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution simplifies the assembly process, reduces manufacturing costs, and provides reliable and safe seat adjustment, preventing accidental movement while allowing forward or rearward adjustment as needed.
Implementation Method 1
The retaining lever is fitted with an elastic member. When the knob is pressed, the elastic member is held between the first stop wall and the second stop wall to store an elastic force. When the knob is released, the elastic member releases the elastic force to bring the stopper back.
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AI summary
A seat adjustment structure for an exercise machine includes a T-shaped pipe, a sliding pipe, a locking member, and a connecting rod. The T-shaped pipe includes a transverse rod and an upright rod which are connected with each other. The transverse rod has an axial hole. The transverse rod has an elongated groove which is axially disposed along the transverse rod and extends to one of two ends of the transverse rod to form a notch. The sliding pipe slides from the notch into the transverse rod. The sliding pipe has a plurality of fixing holes. The locking member is disposed on the transverse rod and inserted in the axial hole, and can be engaged in any one of the fixing holes. Through the notch, the sliding pipe can be transversely inserted into the axial hole and accommodated in the transverse rod. The assembly operation is easy and simple.