Case Study

Concept Design- Range of Cardiovascular Fitness Equipment

A concept design for a range of fitness equipment for use in health clubs or home use. The range includes: Cycle, Rower and Elliptical Trainer.

The main objects with this brief were to produce low cost fitness equipment, with short lead times and desirable aesthetics.The range was designed around a common theme, utilising parts across the range to maintain the low cost manufacture.

These concepts were hand drawn, which enabled the client to have an early visualisation of how the range could look.

Specific developments were the common control system offering precise exercise control and statistics while being simple and intuitive to operate.

The common design utilises the covers and other components across the range to minimise tooling investment. This approach allows high quality volume manufacture for a considerably lower cost with conventional designs.

The concept design of the Rowing Machine and Elliptical Trainer both have unique features not currently in use on competitors machines. Ergonomic design in conjunction with the basic requirements of both exercise and manufacturing are blended together to produce a state-of-the-art range.

Designs produced in Mechanical Desktop/Inventor.

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