Tiltable Climbing Module for Full-Body Exercise and Rehabilitation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional climbing simulators primarily focus on lower body exercises and do not effectively simulate the real-life scenario of mountain climbing, which requires coordinated use of arms and legs at varying angles, and are not suitable for rehabilitation or training untrained individuals.

Innovation Solution

A tiltable exercising apparatus with a tiltable climbing module and adjustable inclination, allowing simultaneous or individual exercise of upper and lower body muscles through a pivoting mechanism, safety sensors, and programmable exercise options.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional ladder climbers with fixed vertical walls are used, then lower body exercise is effective, but upper body development is limited and real mountain climbing simulation is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise coverage (upper and lower body)VSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The climbing wall is made tiltable around a horizontal axis, allowing the inclination angle to be dynamically adjusted between vertical and inclined positions. This enables the same device to simulate different climbing scenarios (vertical rock climbing vs. angled mountain climbing) and engage different muscle groups, thereby improving exercise versatility without requiring multiple separate devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The climbing wall serves multiple functions: it can be positioned vertically for traditional climbing exercise, tilted for simulated mountain climbing, and adjusted to various angles to target different muscle groups. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace what would otherwise require multiple specialized climbing trainers

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If fixed vertical climbing walls are used, then climbing exercise is possible, but rehabilitation and untrained individual training are not suitable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser adaptability (rehabilitation and training)VSAvoidoperation difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The tiltable wall allows instructors to adjust the inclination angle to match the user's capability level. For rehabilitation or untrained individuals, the wall can be tilted to reduce the required climbing effort, making the exercise accessible and safe for diverse user groups while maintaining the climbing motion pattern

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If the climbing wall continues moving when the user falls or slips, then the device operates continuously, but user safety is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesafetyVSAvoidcontinuous operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

Safety sensors detect the user's position and status on the climbing wall. When a fall or slip is detected, the system automatically stops the wall movement to prevent further injury. This feedback mechanism ensures user safety while allowing continuous operation during normal exercise conditions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260061249A1Apparatus for physical exercise

Publication Date: 2026.03.05 BARRABINO JULIO ENRIQUE

AI summary

An exercising apparatus is provided and configured for physical exercise that allows a person to exercise several muscles, either simultaneously or individually, ascending and/or descending a ladder, while providing a variety of exercises to develop different muscle groups properly and efficiently.