Exercise Device Strap Ball Tension Member
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional exercise equipment often requires multiple pieces and auxiliary equipment, posing challenges in versatility, safety, and efficiency for users aiming to target both upper and lower body muscles simultaneously, as they may not be designed for multiple ranges of motion or exercises, leading to potential injuries due to improper technique and setup interruptions.
Innovation Solution
An exercise device comprising a strap and a ball connected by a tension member with coupling mechanisms, allowing for adjustable resistance and versatile movement patterns, enabling users to securely attach the strap to their lower leg and hold the ball, providing variable resistance through multiple ranges of motion without the need for multiple equipment setups.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional exercise equipment is used to target specific muscle groups, then exercise specificity is improved, but device versatility deteriorates as multiple separate equipment pieces are required for different exercises and muscle groups
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device combines multiple functional components into a single integrated unit. The apparatus includes a seat, backrest, footrest, and resistance mechanism that can be configured to target multiple muscle groups (upper body, lower body, and core) through various exercise modes, eliminating the need for multiple separate equipment pieces while maintaining exercise specificity
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into independently adjustable segments including the seat, backrest, and footrest, each of which can be positioned separately to accommodate different user body types and exercise requirements. This segmentation allows the same device structure to adapt to various exercise scenarios and muscle group targeting without requiring multiple complete equipment sets
2Productivity
If traditional exercise equipment requires auxiliary equipment and proper setup, then exercise safety is improved through controlled environments, but training efficiency deteriorates due to setup interruptions and rest time requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates pre-configured adjustment mechanisms and quick-release features that allow users to rapidly transition between exercises without requiring complex setup procedures. The resistance mechanism and positioning systems are designed to be pre-adjusted or easily re-adjusted between sets, minimizing downtime and eliminating the need for auxiliary equipment setup interruptions
3Reliability
If free weights and traditional equipment are used, then resistance adjustability is improved through weight plates and stacks, but user safety deteriorates due to risk of injury from improper technique and weight management
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance mechanism is designed to automatically adjust and provide feedback based on user performance. The system includes sensors and control mechanisms that adapt resistance levels in real-time, eliminating the need for manual weight plate handling and reducing the risk of injury from improper technique. The device self-regulates to provide appropriate resistance challenges while maintaining safety
Data Source
AI summary
An exercise device includes a strap. The strap includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The strap is configured to be secured to a lower leg of a user such that the first surface of the strap interfaces with the lower leg of the user. The exercise device further includes a ball including an outer surface configured to be held by the user, a first connector extending from the ball, a second connector extending from the second surface of the strap, and a tension member. The tension member includes a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism at opposite ends thereof and configured to be releasably coupled to the first connector and the second connector via the first and second coupling mechanisms.