Track Exercise Device With Detachable Platforms And Tilt Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing track exercise devices are limited in the variety of exercises they can perform, often have shaky track arrangements, require significant space, and have weak attachment means that can disrupt the user's experience.

Innovation Solution

A track exercise device with attachable/detachable movable platforms, transverse and longitudinal attachment means for stability and versatility, tilting mechanisms for adjustable incline, and elastic bands for resistance, along with double rollers for smooth motion and multiple handles for varied workouts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple different exercise devices are acquired to perform all desired exercise movements, then the variety of exercise movements increases, but the space requirement and device complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevariety of exercise movementsVSAvoidnumber of devices
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The track exercise device incorporates multiple movable platforms (first, second, third, and fourth platforms) that can be independently configured and combined on a single track system. Each platform can perform different exercise functions, allowing one device to replace multiple specialized exercise devices while maintaining versatility across various exercise movements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Stability of the object's composition

If a fixed support part is used at the end of the device for inclining option, then the structural stability improves, but the space requirement increases and storage becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidspace requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The support structure is divided into a fixed support part and a detachable incline leg. The incline leg can be attached when needed for inclined exercises and removed when storage or space efficiency is prioritized. This segmentation allows the device to maintain structural stability during use while reducing space requirements during storage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Strength

If latches and typical attachment means are used, then the device structure is simple, but the attachment strength is insufficient and connections may disconnect during use

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment strengthVSAvoidattachment means complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment system extracts the essential function of connection while removing weak components. Instead of relying on simple latches, the invention uses a comprehensive attachment system with attachment means, attachment points, and interlocking mechanisms distributed throughout the structure. This provides multiple strong connection points that prevent disconnection during use

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Ease of operation

If attachment means are placed prominently in the structure, then the attachment function is accessible, but the attachment means may come out of the structure creating an uneven surface or obstruct the user

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment accessibilityVSAvoiduser obstruction
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment means are nested within or integrated into the structure of the movable platforms and track system. Attachment points are positioned on the platforms themselves, and connection mechanisms are designed to be concealed or flush with the platform surfaces when not in use. This ensures accessibility for attachment operations while preventing obstruction or creation of uneven surfaces during exercise

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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

Enables multiple exercise movements, provides a stable and space-efficient workout experience with smooth motion and adjustable resistance, enhancing user engagement and convenience.

Implementation Method 1

The track exercise device comprises at least one or two elastic bands for providing resistance or assistance for exercise movements

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

the movable platforms comprise double rollers, a double roller comprising two roll surfaces

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRolling friction: Roller

Data Source

PatentUS11745051B2Track exercise device
Publication Date: 2023.09.05 HIGH STREET TV GRP
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AI summary

A track exercise device with at least first and second substantially parallel tracks, and first, second, third, and fourth movable platforms. The first and third movable platforms are movable on the first track, and the second and fourth movable platforms are movable on the second track. Transverse attachments selectively and respectively attach the first and second movable platforms together on the first and second tracks and the third and fourth movable platforms together on the first and second tracks. Longitudinal attachments selectively and respectively attach the first and third movable platforms together on the first track and the second and fourth movable platforms together on the second track. A tilting adjustment selectively provides for inclined or flat movement of the first, second, third, and fourth movable platforms.