Weight Plate Carrier Strap With Tubular Bar for Fast Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an improved and convenient system for carrying and transporting standard weight plates, which are typically used in exercises like bench press and Olympic lifting, as existing solutions like kettlebells and dumbbells are limited in weight adjustment and require multiple pieces of equipment.
Innovation Solution
A carrier system comprising a tubular carrying handle and loading bar with a strap, allowing multiple weight plates to be moved and adjusted, featuring fasteners for secure attachment and a design that facilitates easy loading and unloading.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If standard weight plates are carried using traditional methods (kettlebells or dumbbells), then weight adjustment is limited and multiple pieces of equipment are needed, but the system becomes complex and less versatile
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier system uses standard weight plates that can be used for both barbell exercises and independent carrying exercises, eliminating the need for specialized equipment like kettlebells or dumbbells. The same weight plates serve multiple functions, reducing the total number of equipment pieces needed while maintaining weight adjustment flexibility through plate selection and combination.
2Productivity
If multiple weight plates are transported separately, then each plate can be optimized for its specific exercise, but the transportation process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier system combines multiple weight plates into a single integrated carrying unit using a tubular frame structure with crossbars and straps. This allows multiple plates to be transported together as one assembly, significantly improving transportation efficiency and reducing the time required to move weight plates compared to carrying them separately.
3Reliability
If weight plates are carried without proper support structures, then the carrying process is simple, but user safety is compromised due to unstable height and angle
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier system divides the support function into multiple structural elements: a tubular frame providing the overall structure, crossbars for plate placement, and straps for securing. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific safety function while collectively providing stable height and angle support, ensuring user safety without requiring an overly complex monolithic structure.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a compact, convenient carrier system for weight plates. The carrier system includes a strap, a carrying handle, and rigid loading bar. Preferably, the loading bar is a tubular member. Preferably, the carrying handle has an outer diameter that permits the carrying handle to be slidably disposed within the inner diameter of the loading bar. Preferably, the loading bar has an outer diameter that permits the loading bar to fit within the central opening on a standard Olympic weightlifting weight plate. The carrier system optionally provides a clip closure attached to the strap that allows easy opening and closing of the system.