Adjustable Squat Depth Gauge for Body-Specific Target Setting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Achieving optimal training outcomes in squat exercises requires precise control over body posture and movement, which is challenging due to the lack of precise depth measurement tools that can adapt to individual body types and training styles.
Innovation Solution
A squat depth gauge with an adjustable base support frame, ruler rods, and an indicator member that can be customized to fit various squat apparatuses and user body sizes, allowing users to determine if their squat depth has reached a preset target by contacting the indicator member.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed squat depth gauge is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to different body types and training styles
Solution Approach 1:
The squat depth gauge employs adjustable components including a telescopic first rod that can extend or retract, and a movable indicator member that can be repositioned along the ruler rods. These dynamic adjustments allow the device to adapt to different user body types and training requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through modular design
2Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable base support frame is used, then adaptability to different apparatuses is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base support frame is divided into separate adjustable components: a telescopic first rod with sliding members for width adjustment, and second rods with L-shaped adapters for positioning. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted to match different squat apparatus configurations without requiring complete redesign of the entire frame structure
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable base support frame is designed with universal connection mechanisms that can accommodate various squat apparatus types. The telescopic first rod and L-shaped adapters serve multiple functions including structural support, positioning, and adaptation to different equipment configurations, reducing the need for multiple specialized devices
3Volume of moving object
If a detachable base support frame is used, then storage space is reduced, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base support frame is designed as a detachable modular structure where the first rod, second rods, and L-shaped adapters can be separated into individual components. This segmentation enables compact storage by allowing components to be disassembled and stored separately, while the standardized connection interfaces simplify the reassembly process
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AI summary
A squat depth gauge includes a base support frame, two rule rods, and an indicator member. The base support frame includes a first rod and two second rods disposed at opposite sides of the first stick. The length of the first rod in the first direction is adjustable. The base support frame is detachable. The rule rods stand at two opposite sides of the first rod. The rule rods include vertical scales which increasing from bottom to top. The indicator is detachably disposed on the rule rods to determine a distance from ground to the indicator member.