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Low-profile folding, motorized treadmill

A technology of electric pedals and treadmills, applied in the fields of sports equipment and electric folding treadmills, can solve problems such as careless operation

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-03-19
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
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This wiring can be cut accidentally, such as by carelessness, and often requires the manufacturer to thread wires between various moving parts, such as between the handrail and pedals of a treadmill

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[0027] Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments

[0028] Referring now to FIGS. 1-2, there is shown a low profile, folding, selective tilt electric treadmill 10 of the present invention. The treadmill 10 supports a user ambulating thereon in the run or walk modes. The treadmill 10 includes a selectively incline pedal 12 and a folding handrail 14 . A user console 16 is rotatably mounted on the armrest 14 .

[0029] The treadmill 10 has various advantages. The folding armrest 14 is foldable relative to the pedal 12 from an operative position shown in FIG. 1 to a low-profile folded position shown in FIG. 2 . By collapsing the treadmill into such a compact form, the treadmill 10 can be easily placed under a bed or other furniture in a home, office, or gym.

[0030] As an additional advantage of treadmill 10, communication between user console 16 and treadmill motors, incline motors, and other components that operate moving parts in treadmill 10 is wireless. Accordingly, ...

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A treadmill (10) having a motorized treadbase (12) and a folding handrail (14) folding with respect to the treadbase such that the treadmill (10) achieves a low profile when the handrail (14) is in a folded position. The treadmill (10) includes: (i) a treadbase (12), the treadbase comprising first and second rollers and an endless belt movably trained about the first and second rollers; (ii) a motor coupled to the treadbase, the motor also being movably coupled to the first roller such that the motor selectively turns the first roller, thereby causing the belt to move; and (iii) a handrail pivotally coupled to the treadbase, the handrail selectively folding with respect to the treadbase. In a preferred embodiment, the treadmill is less than about 8 inches in height when the handrail is in a folded position.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of sports equipment. In particular, the invention relates to the field of electric folding treadmills. Background technique [0002] The desire to improve health and enhance cardiovascular function has grown in recent years. This desire is associated with the desire to exercise in a suitable place in a limited space such as a personal room or a practice gym. This trend has led to an increase in the desire to produce sports equipment. [0003] Treadmills are a popular form of exercise equipment. To meet the high demand for treadmills, various types of treadmills are produced. Folding treadmills have become particularly popular in recent years due to their ability to compress into a small space when stored. This treadmill makes efficient use of room or gym space. However, even a collapsible treadmill is not always convenient when it is placed under existing furniture or in a small space in an office, home, or gym....

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/22A63B22/02
CPCA63B2225/50A63B21/225A63B2210/50A63B22/0023A63B22/0235
Inventor 罗迪L·哈默理查德·埃尔登·弗里威廉T·戴尔鲍特斯科特·沃特森杰里米·巴特勒
Owner ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
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