Universal Gym Mounting Bracket for Multi-Rig and Upward Load Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gym equipment mounting brackets are typically designed for specific sizes and configurations, making them incompatible with different rigging sizes, leading to the need for multiple brackets and accessories, increased costs, and clutter in gyms, as well as susceptibility to malfunction under upward forces.
Innovation Solution
A multi-use mounting bracket with a face plate and side flanges featuring multiple pairs of holes and an extension that can be configured to fit various gym rigging configurations, including 2×2, 2×3, and 3×3 rigging, with a support rod and gusset for enhanced mechanical support, allowing secure attachment and resistance to both downward and upward forces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single mounting bracket design is used for all gym rigging configurations, then device complexity is reduced and cost is lowered, but adaptability to different rigging sizes (2×2, 2×3, 3×3) deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with multiple hole patterns and configurations within a single device, enabling it to adapt to different gym rigging sizes (2×2, 2×3, 3×3) and configurations. This universal design eliminates the need for multiple specialized brackets, reducing device complexity and cost while maintaining adaptability across various rigging types.
2Device complexity
If traditional mounting brackets are used without internal support structures, then manufacturing cost and device complexity are reduced, but reliability and resistance to upward forces deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
An internal support rod is nested within the extension tube of the mounting bracket. This nested structure provides enhanced mechanical support and resistance to upward forces without significantly increasing external dimensions or manufacturing complexity. The support rod reinforces the bracket's reliability while maintaining a compact design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized brackets are used for different rigging configurations, then adaptability to specific configurations is improved, but device complexity and gym clutter increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates multiple hole patterns and mounting configurations within a single device, allowing it to work with different rigging sizes (2×2, 2×3, 3×3) without requiring multiple specialized brackets. This reduces the number of accessories needed in the gym while maintaining full adaptability to various configurations.
4Device complexity
If traditional mounting brackets without extensions are used, then device complexity is reduced, but ability to support therapeutic devices and gym accessories deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket includes a pre-configured extension tube with support structures that are prepared in advance to receive and support therapeutic devices and gym accessories. This preliminary structural preparation enables versatile device support without requiring complex assembly or additional components, maintaining simplicity while enhancing adaptability.
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AI summary
Described herein are methods of manufacturing multi-use mounting brackets having an extension with an internal support rod configured to support gym accessories. A single multi-use mounting bracket fits gym rigging or gym racks of different sizes and hole configurations. This accomplished by including multiple pairs of holes that are sized and positioned to be compatible with different gym rigging configurations. The multi-use mounting brackets described herein are advantageously designed to resist both downward and upward forces.