Sliding Exercise Device With Low Profile Platform
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise devices are not suitable for individuals with balance issues or disabilities, as they often require balance and are not portable, making them inaccessible for rehabilitation and general fitness training.
Innovation Solution
A portable sliding exercise device with a low center of gravity, allowing users to step up with minimal height requirement, and featuring adjustable resistance through multiple bands, enabling effective exercise and rehabilitation of multiple body areas without the need for large, expensive machines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional exercise devices are used for hip rehabilitation, then exercise effectiveness is improved, but accessibility for individuals with balance issues or disabilities deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions from vertical weight-bearing exercises (traditional machines) to horizontal sliding exercises on a low-profile platform only 15-20 inches off the ground. This dimensional change allows users with balance issues to perform hip rehabilitation exercises without the instability risks associated with standing or elevated equipment, while still achieving effective muscle engagement through resistance bands.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding platform serves as an intermediary between the user and the resistance bands, providing a stable, low-to-ground interface that eliminates the need for users to balance on their own while performing exercises. The platform mediates the transition from unstable traditional equipment to safe, accessible rehabilitation exercises.
2Adaptability or versatility
If large, expensive exercise machines are used for hip and leg training, then exercise capability is improved, but portability and cost-effectiveness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The invention breaks down the functionality of large exercise machines into segmented components: a simple rectangular frame platform (15-20 inches off ground) combined with multiple adjustable resistance bands. This segmentation creates a system that maintains exercise versatility while dramatically reducing weight and portability requirements, allowing the equipment to be easily transported and set up in various locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the essential exercise function from bulky, expensive machine structures and isolates it into a minimal platform combined with resistance bands. By removing unnecessary structural elements and mechanical complexity, the design achieves full hip and leg exercise capability with a lightweight, portable system.
3Strength
If resistance bands are placed around ankles for hip exercise, then muscle strengthening is improved, but safety for users with balance issues deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention moves the exercise interface from the user's ankles (vertical/unstable) to a low, stable platform on the ground (horizontal/stable). Users place resistance bands around their ankles while standing on the stable platform, separating the muscle engagement point from the balance requirement, thereby eliminating fall risk while maintaining exercise effectiveness.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a device or apparatus for use in exercising and physical therapy. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a sliding exercise device and system useful for exercising multiple areas of the body. The present device is particularly useful for targeting the hips, thighs, core, upper body and associated muscles for strengthening and/or rehabilitation. The device can used by individuals seeking strength and balance training but is also useful for rehabilitation. The present device is also portable, making it useful for use at a home and/or at a gym or rehabilitation facility.