Self-standing weighted pole with asymmetric base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional exercise poles are not self-standing, leading to instability and safety concerns, as they require placement on a storage rack or the floor, making them difficult to use effectively for support during exercises.
Innovation Solution
A self-standing weighted pole system with a broader base than the pole, allowing it to stand vertically, featuring a pivotally connected base that maintains stability and includes adjustable weights and materials for customizable support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If conventional poles with consistent diameter are used, then the pole structure is simple, but the pole cannot stand vertically and requires storage racks or floor placement
Solution Approach 1:
The pole features an asymmetric diameter design where the middle portion has a larger diameter than the opposing ends. This asymmetric geometry provides a broader base for support at the middle section, enabling the pole to stand vertically on its own without requiring external storage racks or floor placement, while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a uniform one-dimensional diameter to a variable diameter along the length of the pole. By varying the diameter dimension along the pole's length, the middle portion can provide sufficient surface area for vertical support while the ends remain narrower for gripping, achieving self-standing capability without excessive overall complexity.
2Reliability
If conventional poles are placed on the floor for support, then the pole is easily accessible, but it creates safety hazards and instability
Solution Approach 1:
The pole is designed to be self-supporting through its asymmetric diameter configuration, where the enlarged middle portion naturally provides a stable base for vertical standing. This self-service capability eliminates the need to place the pole on the floor or require external storage structures, thereby removing the safety hazards and instability associated with conventional pole placement while maintaining easy accessibility.
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AI summary
A self-standing weighted pole system for providing convenient stabilization and additional weight for an exerciser. The self-standing weighted pole system generally includes an elongated pole having a lower end and an upper end, and a base attached to the lower end of the pole. The base includes an outer end that is broader than the pole to support the pole in a substantially vertically orientated self-standing manner.