Multi-Directional Workout Wheel Device for Terrain-Adaptive Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept adapts the core technology of the multi-directional workout wheel device to new applications and use cases, enabling its deployment in various industries, such as accessibility, search and rescue, agriculture, disaster response, and environmental monitoring.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's multi-directional workout wheel device was limited to home fitness use cases. However, its core technology has untapped potential for addressing specific problems in various industries. For instance, people with disabilities often face challenges in exercising on uneven terrain, and search and rescue operations require adaptable transportation devices. This inventive concept solves these problems by adapting the workout wheel device for terrain-adaptive applications.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept consists of a multi-directional workout wheel device with a main body and a gliding mechanism comprising a plurality of multi-directional rotating members. This device can be adapted for use on uneven terrain, providing a stable and balanced experience. In the accessibility context, it enables people with disabilities to exercise on uneven terrain. In search and rescue operations, it serves as a terrain-adaptive transportation device, traversing uneven terrain and providing a stable platform for personnel. Similarly, it can be used in agriculture for crop monitoring, in disaster response as a rapid deployment platform, and in environmental monitoring as a terrain-adaptive sampling device.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the novelty of adapting the workout wheel device for terrain-adaptive applications, which is non-obvious compared to the original patent's home fitness focus. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the core technology and reconfiguring it to address specific problems in various industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include modifying the device's size, material, or gliding mechanism to suit specific industry requirements. Variations could involve integrating sensors, GPS, or communication systems to enhance the device's functionality in different applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including accessibility, search and rescue, agriculture, disaster response, and environmental monitoring. The market for terrain-adaptive devices is substantial, and this inventive concept addresses specific pain points in each of these industries, offering a competitive advantage.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B23/0211 |
| A | A63 | A63B21/015 |
| A | A63 | A63B21/4035 |
| A | A63 | A63B22/20 |
| A | A63 | A63B2208/0219 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,834 |
|---|---|
| Title | Multi-directional workout wheel device |
| Assignee(s) | CHIN CHARNG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD |