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Devices and methods for determining the weight of a treadmill user

A technology for treadmills and weights, applied in special scales, gymnastics equipment, training equipment for adjusting coordination, etc., can solve problems such as inaccuracy, unreliability, and waste of time

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-12-16
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
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Therefore, in addition to being a time-consuming annoyance for the user, requiring the user to enter their current weight through the treadmill console can lead to inaccurate and unreliable results

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[0033] Such as figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, treadmill 10 may include a frame 12 and a running deck 14 having a front end pivotally attached to frame 12 . Deck 14 may include a running belt 16 that is exposed at an upper region of the deck and provides a movable, continuous running surface during operation of treadmill 10 . Additionally, frame 12 may include one or more armrests 18 to provide support and balance to the user.

[0034] Treadmill 10 may also include a console 20 . Console 20 may be mounted on frame 12 of treadmill 10 so that it is easily accessible and visible to a user on treadmill 10 . Console 20 may include inputs and outputs to allow a user to communicate with treadmill 10 via console 20 . Console 20 may include a visual display, such as display screen 22, to provide visual communication to a user. Console 20 may also include an audio output such as an audio jack for connection to headphones and / or speakers to provide audio communication to the ...

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A treadmill may comprise a drive motor positioned and configured to drive a treadbelt, and an electrical current sensor configured to measure the electrical current utilized by the drive motor. The treadmill may also include a computer programmed and configured to analyze the measured electrical current usage by the drive motor to determine the weight of a person positioned on the treadbelt. A person's weight may be determined by driving the treadbelt with the drive motor while a person is positioned on the treadbelt, measuring an electric current utilized by the drive motor, and analyzing the measured electric current to determine the weight of the person positioned on the treadbelt of the treadmill. Additionally, the measured weight may be utilized to calculate calorie expenditure.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application 61 / 791,025, filed March 15, 2013. technical field [0003] This disclosure relates to athletic equipment. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to treadmills and methods for determining the weight of a user on the treadmill. Background technique [0004] In order to take advantage of different features of the treadmill, the user's body weight may be required. For example, the calorie consumption of a user when exercising on a treadmill can be more accurately estimated by using the user's body weight. In view of this, the user may be required to enter their current weight before each use of the treadmill. This can be cumbersome and time consuming for the user, and requires the user to know exactly their current weight. Therefore, the user may inadvertently input an inaccurate weight. [0005] Additionally, it may be embarrassing for a...

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IPC IPC(8): G01G19/52G01G19/44A63B22/02G01G7/00
CPCA63B22/0235A63B24/0087A63B2220/52A63B2220/58A63B2220/833A63B2230/01A63B2230/75
Inventor 达尔恩·阿什比格雷格·劳
Owner ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
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