Sliding Extremity Exercise System for Plank Position Versatility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional abdominal exercise devices are bulky and do not allow for effective back exercises, which are most effective in a plank position, and they have limited range of motion and exercise options.
Innovation Solution
An exercise system using extremity supporting components, including knee and hand sliders with cushioning pads and hard plastic bases, allowing users to support their extremities and slide or glide across a ground surface for a variety of exercises, including those in a plank position, with enhanced range of motion and 'fly' actions for upper arm motions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional back-based abdominal exercise devices are used, then abdominal muscles can be exercised, but the devices are bulky and do not provide for back exercises in a plank position
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a plank support structure for back exercises and an abdominal exercise mechanism. This segmentation allows the device to provide multiple exercise types (back and abdominal) while maintaining a compact form factor by only incorporating necessary components for each exercise mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The device integrates multiple functions into a single unit: it serves as both a plank support for back exercises and an abdominal exercise device. The universal design eliminates the need for separate devices, reducing overall bulk while providing versatile exercise options in different positions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If restrictive mechanisms are used in prior art devices, then device structure is simplified, but the range of motion and exercises that can be accomplished is very limited
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates dynamic elements that allow adjustable range of motion and adaptable exercise patterns. The mechanisms enable users to modify their exercise parameters (range of motion, resistance, position) providing versatility without requiring overly complex fixed mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows users to change operational parameters such as range of motion, exercise intensity, and position adjustments. This parameter variability achieves diverse exercise options and enhanced range of motion while maintaining relatively simple underlying mechanisms that can be adjusted rather than redesigned.
3Volume of moving object
If compact exercise systems are designed, then device size is reduced, but prior art systems lack sliding component for increased range of motion
Solution Approach 1:
The device introduces sliding components as intermediary elements between the user's body and the exercise mechanism. These sliders enable increased range of motion by allowing smooth gliding movements while maintaining a compact overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding components add a dimensional aspect to the exercise mechanism, enabling movement in additional directions and planes. This dimensional enhancement provides increased range of motion and versatile exercise options while keeping the device footprint compact.
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AI summary
An extremity supporting exercise system is described. The system includes two knee sliders and two hand sliders. Each knee slider includes a knee pad and a knee base. The knee pad includes a recessed portion that is adapted to receive a user's knee. A patella support is disposed within the knee portion to support the user's patella when using the knee slider. Alternatively, each hand slider includes a hand pad and a hand base. The hand pad includes a series of linger indentations that are flanked by thumb receptacles. Importantly, the knee base and hand base are formed of a rigid and slippery material to allow the sliders to easily slide across a ground surface. Thus, through use of the exercise system, a user can support their hands and knees while sliding the hands and knees across a ground surface to perform a variety of exercises.