Weighted Pivot Arm for Connective Tissue Impact Training

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current exercise equipment lacks a mechanism to provide a magnified impact effect that effectively targets connective tissue like tendons and ligaments, which is essential for intense training and muscle development.

Innovation Solution

A weighted pivot arm apparatus is attached to a weight rack component, featuring a rotatable attachment point, adjustable length, and interchangeable impact bumpers, allowing for a controlled impact effect by rotating around the attachment point and transferring kinetic energy to the user.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Force

If current exercise equipment is used, then basic resistance training is provided, but magnified impact effect for connective tissue training is lacking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimpact forceVSAvoidtraining effect versatility

Core Design Contradiction:

ForceVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The pivot arm apparatus utilizes dynamic motion where the arm rotates around a pivot point during the exercise movement. This rotational dynamics creates magnified impact forces at the distal end of the arm, transforming standard resistance training into high-impact connective tissue training while maintaining equipment versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus allows adjustment of multiple parameters including arm length, pivot point position, and weight placement. By changing these parameters, users can modulate the magnitude of impact forces generated, enabling versatile training intensities for different connective tissue development goals

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If weighted pivot arm apparatus is added to provide magnified impact effect, then connective tissue training capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining effect versatilityVSAvoidequipment structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pivot arm apparatus is designed as a multi-functional attachment that can be integrated with standard weight racks and used with various exercise movements. The same basic structure provides both resistance training and magnified impact training, eliminating the need for separate specialized equipment and reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus is divided into modular components including the pivot arm, weight platform, bumper, and attachment mechanisms. This segmentation allows for easy assembly, adjustment, and maintenance while keeping each component simple in design, thereby managing overall device complexity despite enhanced functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If impact bumper is added to the apparatus, then impact absorption and safety are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimpact absorptionVSAvoidequipment structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

An impact bumper is positioned at the distal end of the pivot arm to absorb impact forces before they are transmitted to the weight rack or surrounding equipment. This beforehand cushioning protects the system from damage during high-impact exercises while maintaining a simple additive design that does not significantly increase overall complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

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 apparatus creates a momentary increased G-Force and shock wave effect, enhancing training for connective tissue, muscles, and providing adjustable intensity through varying weight, length, and impact characteristics.

Implementation Method 1

the weighted pivot arm apparatus falls towards the starting position while trailing the rack component

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Implementation Method 2

the weighted pivot arm impacts the rack component

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectKinetic energy transfer: Impact Force

Implementation Method 3

rotating, around an attachment point, the weighted pivot arm apparatus relative to the rack component

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotational motion: Moment of Inertia

Implementation Method 4

an impact bumper disposed on a lower end of the body

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectImpact absorption: Damping

Data Source

PatentUS10799749B2Weighted pivot arm apparatus and methods of use

Publication Date: 2020.10.13 SORIN ALBERT

AI summary

A weighted pivot arm apparatus attached to a weight rack component, comprising: a body having an upper end and a lower end and extending along longitudinal axis; an attachment point disposed on the body comprising at least one wing with a hole therethrough and wherein the attachment point is rotatably mounted to the weight rack component; and, an impact bumper disposed on a lower end of the body.