Wall Hanging Bracket Set for Vertical Weight Sled Stowage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing weight sleds face challenges when transitioning from outdoor to indoor use, requiring substantial open space and durable flooring due to frictional sliding, and wheeled versions compromise stability or space, necessitating a compact, stable, and space-efficient design.

Innovation Solution

A wheeled weight training sled with rotatable wheels, pivotable push handles, and a wall hanging bracket set that allows vertical stowage, enabling compact storage and stable operation in confined spaces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Force

If traditional friction-based weight sleds are used, then resistance training effectiveness is improved, but substantial open space and durable flooring are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefrictional resistanceVSAvoidopen space requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

ForceVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional friction-based resistance mechanism with a wheeled system that uses a brake mechanism to provide resistance. This substitution eliminates the need for frictional sliding against the ground, thereby removing the requirement for substantial open space and durable flooring while maintaining resistance training effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces wheels as an intermediary between the sled and the ground, and a brake mechanism as an intermediary to provide resistance. This intermediary system allows the sled to move smoothly without direct frictional contact with the ground, reducing space requirements and protecting flooring.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If wheeled versions of blocking sleds are used, then frictional skidding is eliminated, but stability is lost requiring onboard operator or additional space

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefrictional skidding damageVSAvoidsled stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the uncontrolled wheeled system with one that incorporates a brake mechanism. This brake system provides controlled resistance to wheel rotation, maintaining stability during operation while still eliminating frictional skidding damage to the flooring.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the resistance mechanism from friction-based to brake-based, allowing for controlled resistance application. This parameter change enables the sled to maintain stability through controlled braking force while eliminating the harmful frictional skidding effects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If stable wheeled weight training sleds are designed, then operational stability is improved, but device size and weight increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational stabilityVSAvoidsled weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the brake mechanism and wheel configuration to provide stable operation with minimal additional weight. By carefully selecting brake type and wheel specifications, the design achieves operational stability without significantly increasing the overall sled weight.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies stability-enhancing features locally where needed (brake mechanism at wheel locations) rather than throughout the entire sled structure. This localized approach provides necessary stability while minimizing additional weight compared to a uniformly reinforced design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

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 design facilitates efficient use in limited indoor spaces by providing stability, compact storage, and adjustable resistance, enhancing usability and space efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

a brake for applying resistance to rotation of at least one of the wheels

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Implementation Method 2

at least two longitudinally spaced rotatable wheels for supporting the chassis a vertical distance above a support surface

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWheel rotation: Wheel

Implementation Method 3

wall hanging bracket set for supporting the weight training sled in an elevated vertical stowage position

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS12397193B1Wall hanging bracket set for supporting a weight training sled in an elevated vertical stowage position

Publication Date: 2025.08.26 TORQUE FITNESS LLC

AI summary

A wall hanging bracket set for supporting a weight training sled in an elevated vertical stowage position. The wall hanging bracket set includes an upper bracket for attachment to a vertical surface and supportively contacting a second longitudinal end of the sled at two laterally spaced contact points, and a lower bracket for attachment to the vertical surface and supportively contact a first longitudinal end of the sled at a single contact point.