Compact Swing Mechanism for Core Muscle Balance Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional body-building devices, such as stability balls, are bulky and space-consuming, limiting their use for individuals with limited time and space, and do not effectively provide instability during exercises to engage core and stable muscles.
Innovation Solution
A compact body-building device featuring a base with a 360-degree swing mechanism and adjustable supporter that provides dynamic support, allowing for various exercises and postures, enabling effective engagement of core and stable muscles without spatial restrictions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If stability ball is used to generate instability during fitness exercises, then core muscles and balance are improved, but the device becomes bulky and space-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The swing mechanism is nested within the base body structure, with the swing arm rotating around a central axis that is integrated into the base. This nesting approach allows the swing mechanism to be compact while still providing the necessary instability generation capability for core muscle training
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a dynamic swing mechanism that can rotate 360 degrees around the central axis and swing to any angle off the central axis. This dynamic capability generates instability during exercises, improving core muscles and balance, while the mechanism remains compact through controlled rotational movement rather than requiring large static space
2Adaptability or versatility
If stability ball is used to improve balance and stability, then core muscles are engaged, but the device is unable to meet the expectations of people with limited time and space
Solution Approach 1:
The device combines multiple functions in one compact unit: the base body provides stable support, the swing mechanism generates controlled instability for balance training, and the supporter provides contact points for various exercise positions. This multi-functionality allows the device to replace multiple separate equipment items, improving portability and ease of operation for users with limited space
Solution Approach 2:
The device is segmented into distinct functional components: base body, swing mechanism, and supporter. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall compactness, making the device easier to operate and store compared to a single large stability ball
3Device complexity
If supporter is fixed in position, then structure is simple, but user cannot exercise at various angles and postures
Solution Approach 1:
The swing mechanism transforms the fixed supporter into a dynamic component that can rotate 360 degrees around the central axis and swing to any angle off the central axis. This dynamic capability enables users to exercise at various angles and postures without significantly increasing structural complexity, as the swing mechanism uses a straightforward rotational joint design
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device increases user interest and frequency of use, enhances balance and strength training, and can be adapted for different body types and postures, providing a comfortable and healthy workout experience by allowing 360-degree rotation and adjustable angles.
Implementation Method 1
a swing mechanism, which is installed on the base body to enable 360-degree rotation in the circumferential direction or swing to any angle off the central axis of the base body
Implementation Method 2
the swing mechanism generates corresponding reset force during swing, thus enabling body building
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AI summary
A body-building device including a base body, a swing mechanism and a supporter is provided. The base body is used to support the whole body-building device. The swing mechanism is installed on the base body to enable 360-degree rotation in the circumferential direction or swing to any angle off the central axis of the base body. The supporter is installed at an upper end of the swing mechanism and makes direct contact with human body. With force applied by human body, it drives the swing mechanism to rotate or swing, while the swing mechanism generates a corresponding reset force during swing, thus enabling body building. Fitness methods are also provided.