Nautilus has been granted a patent for a sensing base designed for adjustable free weights. The base includes a cradle and a sensing assembly with sensors and mechanical components to determine weight selection. The system can communicate weight data to external devices for activity tracking and fitness coaching. GlobalData’s report on Nautilus gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Nautilus, Interactive Exercise System was a key innovation area identified from patents. Nautilus's grant share as of January 2024 was 65%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Sensing base for adjustable free weight plates
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11857827B2) discloses a base for an adjustable free weight system, designed to support the weight plates and handle when not in use. The base includes a plate-sensing assembly with rigid members and sensors that detect the movement of the weight plates, generating signals transmitted to a processor to determine the weight of the adjustable free weight when removed from the base. Each rigid member is biased towards a first position and includes a lever pivotally coupled to the cradle, with additional components like axle, spring housing, and plunger integrated into the design for efficient operation. The sensors can be hall effect sensors, optical interrupt sensors, or optical sensors, each interacting with the rigid members to accurately measure the weight of the adjustable free weight.
Furthermore, the patent also covers an adjustable free weight system comprising the adjustable dumbbell and the base with a sensing assembly, pivoting levers, sensors, and a circuit to detect changes in sensor states when the weight plates are moved. The processor then calculates the total weight of the adjustable dumbbell based on the signals generated by the sensors. The system allows for precise weight measurement and monitoring, with sensors being either hall effect sensors or optical sensors. The base also includes features like a switch for activating the sensing function, a user interface with buttons and status lights, and a wireless communication interface for pairing with external computing devices, enhancing the usability and functionality of the adjustable free weight system.
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