Exercise equipment with integrated desk
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals face challenges in scheduling time for exercise and reducing sedentary activities, particularly in office environments where prolonged sitting leads to health issues like weight gain and back problems, and existing exercise equipment does not adequately address these concerns.
Innovation Solution
An exercise apparatus combining a treadmill with an adjustable desk that can pivot out of the way to allow the treadmill to be folded into a stored position, enabling space-saving use and integration of input and output devices for controlling treadmill functions while working.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a treadmill is integrated with a desk to allow working while exercising, then productivity and convenience are improved, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a treadmill and desk into a single integrated unit, allowing the user to work at the desk while exercising on the treadmill. The desk surface is positioned above the treadmill belt, and both components share a common base structure, enabling simultaneous work and exercise activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated apparatus serves multiple functions: the treadmill provides exercise capability while the desk provides a working surface for computer use, writing, or other office tasks. This multi-functional design allows the single device to replace both a standalone treadmill and a standalone desk.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the desk working surface is made adjustable between different planes, then adaptability and ease of operation are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The desk working surface is designed to be dynamically adjustable between a first plane (horizontal position for working) and a second plane (elevated position for accessing items stored underneath). This dynamic adjustment capability allows the desk to adapt to different user needs and tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable desk surface can be positioned in multiple planes, allowing storage space to be nested underneath when the desk is in the elevated position. This nesting arrangement maximizes space utilization within the integrated apparatus.
3Volume of moving object
If the treadmill deck is made foldable to save space, then volume for storage is reduced, but the device complexity and reliability requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The treadmill deck is segmented into movable sections that can be folded or adjusted relative to the base structure. This segmentation allows the deck to be compacted into a smaller volume for storage while maintaining the running surface functionality when in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The treadmill deck incorporates dynamic folding or adjustment mechanisms that allow it to transition between an extended operational position and a compacted storage position. This dynamic capability enables space-saving storage while preserving full treadmill functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
An exercise apparatus include a base frame and a treadmill deck movably coupled with the base frame. The exercise apparatus also includes a desk with a working surface. The working surface is selectively positionable between a first position where the working surface lies in a first plane, and a second position where the working surface lies in a second plane. The first plane and the second plane are angularly disposed relative to each other.