V-Shaped Upper Body Trainer With Rotating Handles and Weight Hook
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing upper body exercise equipment is limited in versatility and portability, often requiring multiple components and being cumbersome for use outside fitness centers.
Innovation Solution
A portable upper body exercise device with a central support member, angled arm members, and rotatable handles, allowing for various exercises and compatibility with weights, enhancing versatility and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional free weights and barbells are used, then exercise effectiveness is improved, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the bar and weights into a single integrated device where the weight plate can be positioned at different locations along the bar, eliminating the need for separate weight plates and collars. This merging reduces the number of components while maintaining exercise effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to perform multiple exercises including bicep curls, tricep extensions, and lateral raises by adjusting the weight plate position and using different grip configurations. This multi-functionality replaces the need for multiple specialized devices, improving portability while maintaining exercise versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components are used for weight training, then exercise versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the bar, weight plate, and adjustment mechanism into a single integrated structure. The weight plate can slide along the bar and be secured at different positions, providing exercise versatility without requiring separate weight plates, collars, and multiple bars.
Solution Approach 2:
The single device performs multiple exercise functions by allowing the weight plate to be positioned at different locations along the bar and by enabling different grip configurations. This eliminates the need for multiple specialized devices, reducing complexity while maintaining versatility.
3Reliability
If straight bars with conventional weights are used, then exercise stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device features a dynamic weight plate that can be easily moved and positioned at different locations along the bar. The weight plate includes a mechanism for quick adjustment and secure locking, allowing users to change exercise configurations easily while maintaining stability during exercise execution.
Data Source
AI summary
An upper body exercise device has a V-shape configuration which includes a central support member having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the central support member having an upturned section consisting of a laterally extending curved hook. A first arm member laterally extends at an angle from the upper end of the central support number, and a second arm member laterally extends at an angle from the upper end of the opposite side of the central support member. The first and second arm members each have outboard second handles rotatably connected to the first handles of each of the arm members. Different weights can be hung down from the curved hook to enhance the versatility of the exercise device.