Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Modular, AI-Powered Lifting Rack System for Personalized Fitness

Publication ID: 24-11857829_0010_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular, AI-Powered Lifting Rack System for Personalized Fitness,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857829_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857829_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,829.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation lifting rack system that leverages artificial intelligence, modular design, and virtual reality to provide a highly personalized, adaptive, and engaging fitness experience, while minimizing equipment footprint and maximizing versatility.

Background and Problem Solved

The original motor-powered lifting rack system, while innovative, has limitations in terms of adaptability, user experience, and equipment efficiency. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a modular, self-reconfiguring frame, integrated AI module, and virtual reality capabilities, enabling a more dynamic, personalized, and immersive workout environment.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The modular, AI-powered lifting rack system consists of interconnected, modular components that can be easily assembled, disassembled, and rearranged to accommodate various exercise routines and user preferences. The integrated AI module analyzes user performance data and provides personalized coaching and real-time feedback, while the virtual reality module immerses users in a simulated workout environment. The system's dynamic adjustments to the lifting platform and actuating benches, combined with the AI-driven exercise planning, ensure a highly adaptive and effective workout experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the combination of modular design, AI-driven exercise planning, and virtual reality capabilities, which collectively provide a paradigm shift in the fitness industry. The inventive step resides in the system's ability to adapt to various user preferences and exercise routines, while minimizing equipment footprint and maximizing versatility.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the modular component design, AI module functionality, and virtual reality features. For example, the system could be integrated with wearable devices or mobile applications to further enhance the user experience. Additionally, the modular design could be applied to other types of exercise equipment, such as treadmills or stationary bicycles.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular, AI-powered lifting rack system has significant commercial potential in the fitness industry, particularly in high-end gyms, boutique fitness studios, and luxury residential developments. The system's adaptability, personalization, and immersive experience make it an attractive solution for fitness enthusiasts and professionals seeking a premium workout environment.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B21/078
A A63 A63B21/4029
A A63 A63B24/0062
A A63 A63B24/0087
A A63 A63B2210/56
A A63 A63B2220/807
A A63 A63B2225/093
A A63 A63B2225/096

Field of Art

Exercise Equipment Design and Fitness Technology, specifically focusing on motorized lifting rack systems with emphasis on modular, adaptable fitness equipment configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or fitness equipment designer with expertise in mechanical actuation, modular design principles, and emerging fitness technology integration, possessing knowledge of linear actuators, motor-powered adjustment mechanisms, and user-centered equipment design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed AI and virtual reality enhancements represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's core motorized lifting rack system. The fundamental mechanical framework of motor-powered adjustable components provides a natural foundation for integrating intelligent control and immersive user experience technologies. The modular design concept directly builds upon the source patent's core mechanical adaptability principles, making the proposed variations a logical progression of existing fitness equipment design strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Motor-powered linear actuators for adjusting bar supports and bench positions
PTD Variation
AI-driven dynamic reconfiguration of lifting platform and actuating benches
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of intelligent control systems to existing motor-powered mechanical adjustment mechanisms, representing a known technique in mechatronic system design
Source Patent Element
Modular lifting rack system with selectively movable components
PTD Variation
Interconnected modular components that can be easily assembled and rearranged
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing modular design principles, representing a design choice to enhance equipment versatility and user customization
Source Patent Element
Motor-powered lifting rack with adjustable platform and bench configurations
PTD Variation
Virtual reality module providing immersive workout environment
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable integration of digital interface technologies with existing mechanical fitness equipment, following established trends in interactive exercise systems
Source Patent Element
Resource-constrained gym environment design principles
PTD Variation
AI-powered system for optimizing workout routines and equipment utilization
Obviousness Reasoning
Natural progression of equipment design to address resource constraints through intelligent system management and personalization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as evidenced by the substantial technological continuity between US Patent 11857829 and the present published technical disclosure. The proposed system represents a predictable combination of known mechanical, computational, and user interface technologies within the field of motorized fitness equipment design, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,829
TitleMotor powered lifting rack system