Universal Exercise Machine Motorized Resistance Treadmill Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional exercise equipment lacks a universal machine that combines both aerobic training and strength training, and does not accommodate yoga postures or versatile weightlifting positions, limiting the range of exercises that can be performed.
Innovation Solution
A universal exercise machine with a central frame that integrates a treadmill portion, weight resistance portion, and a motor assembly providing motorized functionality for both, along with detachable attachments for yoga and weightlifting, allowing for a variety of exercises in a single machine.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional exercise equipment is designed for specific functions (treadmill or weight machines), then the equipment structure is simple and easy to operate, but the versatility and range of exercises are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single exercise machine that can perform multiple functions including treadmill exercise, weight lifting, and yoga postures. The machine integrates a motor assembly that can operate in different modes (drive mode for treadmill, resistance mode for weight lifting) and a frame structure that accommodates various attachments, allowing one device to replace multiple specialized equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics through a motor assembly that can dynamically switch between different operational modes. The motor can operate as a drive motor for the treadmill belt, or as a resistance provider for weight lifting exercises. The frame structure also allows dynamic reconfiguration through detachable and repositionable attachments that can be adjusted or removed based on the exercise type
2Adaptability or versatility
If weight machines use fixed pulley systems with solid bars, then the mechanical structure is simple and reliable, but the range of motion and exercise positions are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces fixed solid bars with dynamic cable systems connected to pulleys that can move along the frame. The cables can be attached at multiple points and adjusted to provide various pulling angles and ranges of motion. The pulley system allows the resistance force to be applied in different directions and positions, enabling exercises beyond simple pull-and-return movements
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the resistance system into multiple independent cable-pulley units that can be individually adjusted. Each cable can be configured separately with different attachment points, pulley positions, and resistance levels, allowing the system to be customized for different exercise requirements without affecting the entire structure
3Adaptability or versatility
If exercise equipment lacks detachable attachments, then the frame structure is simple, but the ability to assist various exercise postures (yoga, alternative weightlifting) is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the frame structure universal by incorporating multiple attachment points and standardized mounting mechanisms that can accommodate various types of attachments. The same frame can support weight lifting cables, yoga blocks, balance straps, or other accessories depending on the exercise being performed, making the structure adaptable to different exercise modalities
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic reconfigurability to the frame through detachable attachments that can be easily installed, repositioned, or removed. The attachments are designed to be adjustable in position and orientation, allowing the frame structure to be dynamically reconfigured for different exercise types without permanent modifications
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AI summary
An exercise machine including a motor assembly that provides both motor driven resistance forces and motor driven rotation forces. A frame of the machine assists a user in the performance of an exercise, and separates a treadmill portion of the machine from a weightlifting portion of the machine. The treadmill portion is driven by the motor driven rotation forces, and the weightlifting portion is driven by the motor driven resistance forces, thereby providing a universal machine that provides for performance of a plurality of exercises.