Sliding Exercise Handle Assembly for Multi-Grip Workouts

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing exercise machines require users to detach and replace handles frequently to accommodate different exercise movements, wasting time and necessitating the availability of multiple handles.

Innovation Solution

A flexible attachment handle with slideable hand grips and adjustable rings that allow transition into multiple grip positions, enabling versatile exercise movements without handle replacement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a user employs multiple different handles to perform various exercise movements, then the versatility of exercise options is improved, but the device complexity and time required for handle replacement increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise movement optionsVSAvoidnumber of handles required

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a single handle assembly that can perform multiple exercise functions by allowing the hand grip to be repositioned along the flexible tension member. The hand grip can be secured at different positions to create various grip configurations (wide grip, narrow grip, overhead grip, etc.), eliminating the need for multiple specialized handles while maintaining exercise versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The handle incorporates a dynamic reconfiguration mechanism where the hand grip can be moved along the flexible tension member between first and second rings. This allows the user to adjust the grip position dynamically during exercise sessions, transforming a static handle into a multi-position adaptive tool that provides multiple exercise options

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If a user detaches and replaces handles frequently to accommodate different exercise movements, then the adaptability to different exercises is improved, but the time efficiency and user convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise movement accommodationVSAvoidhandle replacement time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The hand grip is designed to be slideable along the flexible tension member and can be quickly repositioned between the first and second rings without complete detachment. This dynamic adjustment mechanism allows users to switch between exercise configurations rapidly, significantly reducing the time required to change grip positions compared to traditional handle replacement

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The handle is segmented into distinct components (hand grip, flexible tension member, first ring, second ring) that can be independently adjusted. The hand grip can be detached from one ring and reattached to another, or simply slid along the tension member, allowing for quick reconfiguration without requiring complete disassembly and reassembly of the entire handle assembly

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If a single handle is designed to accommodate multiple grip positions, then the ease of operation and time efficiency are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegrip position adjustmentVSAvoidhandle structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes a flexible tension member (such as a flat strip of fabric or flexible cord) instead of a rigid rod. This flexible element allows the hand grip to be easily positioned and secured at multiple locations along its length. The flexibility of the tension member simplifies the adjustment mechanism compared to rigid alternatives, reducing overall device complexity while enabling multiple grip positions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The hand grip contains a bore that surrounds the flexible tension member, with the tension member passing through the hand grip and extending to the rings. This nested arrangement allows the hand grip to slide along the tension member while maintaining secure attachment, creating a compact integrated structure that achieves multi-position functionality without adding significant complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentEP3990134B1Combination attachment handle

Publication Date: 2026.04.22 SPECIALTY FITNESS SYST

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AI summary

An attachment handle for an exercise machine includes a flexible tension member, a first ring secured to a first end of the flexible tension member, a second ring secured to a second end of the flexible tension member, and a hand grip having a bore surrounding the flexible tension member. The hand grip is slideable along the flexible tension member between the first and second rings. The hand grip defines a first shoulder at a first end of the hand grip and a second shoulder at a second end of the hand grip.