Trampoline With Elevated Jumping Surface For Muscle Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional trampolines are difficult to use effectively for training abdominal and leg muscles as they require precise foot placement on the jumping surface to avoid the frame, limiting the range of motion and comfort during exercise.
Innovation Solution
A trampoline design featuring a frame with a spring-attached jumping mat and an additional step with an elastically suspended jumping surface that is freely accessible from the front, allowing partial foot placement and providing a stable, adjustable, and versatile training surface with optional handles and multiple step sequences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid frame part is present on the front edge of the jumping surface, then structural stability is improved, but user accessibility and comfort deteriorate because users cannot freely place their feet
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the rigid frame part from the front edge of the jumping surface, extracting the obstacle that prevented free foot placement. This allows users to place their feet freely on the jumping surface while the jumping surface remains elastically suspended at other locations to maintain stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention applies different structural qualities to different parts of the jumping surface support system. The front edge is left free of rigid support to allow foot placement, while other edges maintain elastic suspension through spring devices to provide stability and support.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the jumping surface is elastically suspended at all edges, then structural stability is improved, but user comfort deteriorates because feet cannot be placed freely on the jumping surface
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates local differences in the support structure by suspending the jumping surface elastically at lateral and rear edges while leaving the front edge free. This allows users to place their feet comfortably at the front while maintaining stability through elastic support at other locations.
3Area of stationary object
If the jumping surface area overlaps with the jumping mat area, then space utilization is improved, but training effectiveness for abdominal and leg muscles deteriorates due to limited range of motion
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extends the training space by adding a jumping surface in a different spatial dimension (above the jumping mat) rather than expanding the mat area. This vertical arrangement allows users to perform exercises on the elevated jumping surface while maintaining the original jumping mat below, providing varied training positions that enhance abdominal and leg muscle engagement.
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
Enhances muscle training by allowing more flexible and stable bouncing, accommodating various foot placements and providing adjustable height and configuration for improved user comfort and exercise variety.
Implementation Method 1
a jumping mat (3), which is elastically supported by a spring device (10) on the frame (2)
Implementation Method 2
the jumping surface (14) is elastically attached to a frame section (13) of the frame by means of a second spring device (10)
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a trampoline (1) comprising a frame (2) for a jumping mat (3), a jumping mat (3), which is elastically fastened to the frame (2) by means of a spring device (10), a plurality of legs (4-9) and a step (14) secured to a frame section (13) above the jumping mat (3).