Vibration Exercise Device with Cable Pulley System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise devices lack integration of vibration therapy, which is known to provide benefits such as improved muscle strength, bone density, and injury recovery, and do not offer adjustable vibration intensity and frequency in conjunction with resistance levels during exercises.
Innovation Solution
An exercise device incorporating a cable and pulley system with vibration assemblies, including motors and eccentric weights or cams, that create vibrations adjustable by speed and position, integrated with a resistance assembly for customizable workout experiences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If vibration therapy is integrated into traditional exercise devices, then muscle strength and bone density are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines traditional resistance exercise functionality with vibration therapy by integrating vibration assemblies into the cable and pulley system. The vibration assemblies are connected to pulleys, allowing simultaneous delivery of resistance force and vibrational stimulus through the same mechanical components, thereby improving muscle strength without proportionally increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The exercise device is designed to perform multiple functions: traditional resistance training through cable and pulley mechanisms, and vibration therapy through integrated vibration assemblies. This multi-functionality allows a single device to provide both strength training and vibration-induced bone density improvement, reducing the need for separate devices
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable vibration intensity and frequency are added to exercise devices, then workout customization is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration assemblies incorporate adjustable speed controls that allow dynamic modification of vibration frequency during exercise sessions. The ability to change vibration intensity and frequency on-the-fly provides workout customization without requiring multiple fixed-frequency vibration mechanisms, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The device enables adjustment of vibration parameters (frequency and intensity) through speed control of the vibration assemblies. By allowing continuous variation of these parameters within a reasonable range, the device achieves high adaptability for different workout needs without implementing complex multi-setting mechanisms
3Reliability
If vibration assemblies are integrated into cable and pulley systems, then injury recovery is accelerated, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration assemblies are automatically controlled through the exercise mechanism itself. When the user operates the cable and pulley system, the vibration is automatically delivered through the mechanical connection, eliminating the need for separate manual activation of vibration functions and maintaining ease of operation
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
The device enhances muscle strength, bone density, and injury recovery by providing controlled vibrations synchronized with resistance levels, offering a comprehensive workout experience that improves muscle performance and accelerates weight loss.
Implementation Method 1
at least one of the one or more vibration assemblies comprises a motor, a shaft rotatable by the motor about an axis of rotation, and one or more eccentric weights mounted on the shaft. each of the one or more eccentric weights comprises a center of mass that is offset from the axis of rotation. rotation of the shaft about the axis of rotation causes the centers of mass of the one or more eccentric weights to revolve around the axis of rotation, thereby creating the vibrations
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AI summary
An exercise device includes a frame having a cable and pulley system connected thereto. The cable and pulley system includes at least one pulley and at least one cable strand. The at least one cable strand has a handle connected thereto for use in performing exercises. One or more vibration assemblies are connected to the at least one pulley in order to vibrate the at least one cable strand. The vibrations from the vibration assemblies are transferred to a user during the performance of exercise to provide various physiological benefits to the user.