Wearable Exercise Strap With Accessory Pockets

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional exercise equipment accessories are often bulky and difficult to transport, limiting their use to specific locations like fitness gyms, and there is a need for portable, lightweight equipment that allows users to exercise variably and conveniently outdoors or at home.

Innovation Solution

A versatile, lightweight exercise apparatus comprising a layered strap with pockets for securing accessories like suspension lines and elastic bands, attachable to fixation rings, allowing for balanced resistance and tension training, adaptable for various exercises and therapeutic applications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional exercise equipment accessories are used, then exercise functionality is provided, but the equipment becomes bulky and difficult to transport

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise functionalityVSAvoidequipment weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple exercise accessories (suspension lines, elastic bands, handles, straps) into a single integrated wearable apparatus that functions as both exercise equipment and portable accessory holder, eliminating the need for separate bulky items

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The wearable apparatus serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides exercise resistance, contains storage pockets for accessories, offers fixation rings for attachment, and can be worn in various configurations (waist, chest, shoulders), making it universally applicable for different exercise types and locations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional exercise equipment is used, then exercise programs can be performed, but the equipment is limited to specific locations like fitness gyms

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise program optionsVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The exercise system is divided into modular components that can be independently attached or detached (suspension lines, elastic bands, handles) allowing users to configure the apparatus for different exercises and store excess components in integrated pockets

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The wearable apparatus includes self-contained storage pockets that automatically hold and organize exercise accessories during transport and storage, eliminating the need for separate gym bags or external storage solutions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If specialized exercise accessories are used, then strength and flexibility options are expanded, but the accessories become heavy and difficult to transport

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise varietyVSAvoidaccessory weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements nested storage where smaller exercise accessories (elastic bands, handles, straps) are placed within pockets or compartments of the main wearable apparatus, allowing compact storage and transport of multiple items without increasing external dimensions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS10471296B2Full body exercise apparatus

Publication Date: 2019.11.12 GOWOA LLC

AI summary

A portable exercise apparatus utilized for exercising, stretching, and training multiple muscle groups of the body of a user. The apparatus is adapted to be worn about the waist or carried as a bandolier about the user's body. The apparatus has at least one releasably closable pocket and fixation rings for securing and carrying accessories, such as attachable handles, suspension lines, and elastic bands. The apparatus and methods of use provide the user with a plurality of configurations for assisted exercise regimens and the flexibility to exercise anywhere.