Segmented Exercise Bar With Knurled Grip for Landmine Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise bars lack effective grip enhancement features, particularly during landmine exercises, which can lead to reduced user comfort and performance.
Innovation Solution
A segmented exercise bar with knurling on one segment to provide a better grip, featuring multiple cylindrical segments with varying diameters and sleeves, ensuring uniformity and enhanced grip through knurling on the hand-held segment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a smooth bar surface is used, then the bar is easier to manufacture, but the user grip and comfort are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies knurling (a rough textured surface) only to specific grip zones on the barbell segments, while leaving other portions smooth. This localized application of surface treatment provides enhanced grip where needed without compromising the overall ease of manufacture, as the knurling is applied selectively rather than to the entire bar surface.
2Ease of operation
If a segmented bar design is used, then the grip enhancement through knurling is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The barbell is divided into multiple cylindrical segments that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation allows knurling to be applied to specific segments for grip enhancement while keeping other segments smooth. The segmented design also enables modular assembly, which can simplify manufacturing processes despite the increased number of components.
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 segmented design with knurling improves user grip and comfort during landmine exercises, enhancing exercise performance and user experience.
Implementation Method 1
The knurling creates a rough surface that the user can grip the bar with
Data Source
AI summary
An exercise bar is disclosed to aid one in doing various exercises such as squats and landmines. The bar can be used by itself or anchored to stationary point. The bar is segmented in multiple sections. There are four sections of the bar with one of the center sections being without a sleeve on the bar. The section closest to the landmine anchor point is covered with a sleeve. The segment next to it does not contain a sleeve. The fourth section of the bar is designed to be held by the user while the bar is being used. To aid in holding the bar, the bar contains knurling which traverses the length of the fourth section.