Space-Saving Equal-Stress Hanger for Punching Bag Suspension
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional punching bags are inefficient in space utilization and experience unequal stress distribution due to traditional hanging methods, leading to softness issues at the top and hardness at the bottom, and are not optimally positioned for users taller than four feet.
Innovation Solution
A space-saving, equal-stress distributing suspending hanger that utilizes a circular plate or metal bar arrangement with securing components to suspend objects directly upwards, eliminating the need for traditional chains, straps, or ropes, and ensuring equal stress distribution at the hanging points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional chains or straps are used to suspend the punching bag, then the bag can be hung from the ceiling, but the mounting points are pulled inwardly resulting in unequal stress distribution and the bag being too soft at the top and too hard at the bottom
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension system is divided into multiple independent suspension points arranged in a circular pattern around the punching bag rather than using a single central attachment point. This segmentation distributes the load across multiple points, eliminating the inward pull on a single point and achieving uniform stress distribution throughout the bag.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a vertical single-point suspension to a horizontal circular arrangement of multiple suspension points. This dimensional change from one dimension (vertical hanging) to two dimensions (circular horizontal arrangement) eliminates the inward radial stress component and provides uniform vertical stress distribution.
2Length of moving object
If traditional hanging methods are used, then the punching bag can be suspended, but vertical space is consumed and the center of the bag is not optimally positioned for taller users
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension system uses a horizontal circular arrangement of suspension points rather than a vertical single-point hanging method. This dimensional change allows the bag to be suspended closer to the ceiling while maintaining proper positioning, as the circular arrangement distributes the bag's weight horizontally rather than requiring long vertical chains.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional chains or straps are used, then the punching bag can be hung, but inward stress is placed on the top surface forcing filling downward
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension load is segmented across multiple points arranged in a circle around the bag rather than concentrated at a single point. This segmentation eliminates the inward radial force component that would otherwise push the filling downward, allowing the filling to remain uniformly distributed throughout the bag.
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension forces are redirected from vertical inward compression to horizontal radial distribution. By arranging suspension points in a horizontal circle, the forces are distributed along the horizontal dimension rather than pushing downward vertically, eliminating the inward stress on the top surface.
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AI summary
A space saving, equal-stress distributing suspending hanger which comprises a circular plate or metal bar arrangement with securing components from which an object can be suspended from and close to an overhead surface, thereby decreasing the amount of space between the overhead surface and the suspending hanger, and eliminating the need for traditional chains, straps, or ropes which place stress inwardly on the hanging points of the suspended object.