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By employing a multi-layer composite material design in the running board assembly, including a high-density substrate, an elastic cushioning layer, and a smoothing layer, combined with rounded corners and gaps, the vibration and noise issues of the treadmill are resolved, improving user comfort and equipment lifespan.

CN224484810UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14BEIJING YIHAI TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING YIHAI TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-09
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing running board assemblies struggle to reduce vibration and noise on treadmills with sliding storage, impacting user comfort.

Method used

The design employs a multi-layer composite material, including a high-density substrate, an elastic buffer layer, and a smooth layer, combined with rounded corners and gaps to form a dynamic damping system that disperses and absorbs vertical impact forces, reducing vibration and noise.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces vibration and noise during running, improves user comfort, extends the lifespan of the running belt, and reduces energy consumption.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a running board assembly, including running board, the running board includes front running board and rear running board, and the front running board and rear running board are oppositely arranged, and the rear running board can be folded to the top of front running board, the end face of two running board opposite sides is equipped with the fillet part. The utility model has the advantages of good comfort, solves the problem that the existing running board assembly is difficult to reduce the vibration and noise generated in the running process when being applied to the treadmill base of sliding storage, and influences the comfort of the user in the running process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fitness equipment technology, specifically a running board assembly. Background Technology

[0002] The running board assembly is used on treadmills and installed inside the running seat to support the running belt, allowing users to exercise stably on the belt. Existing folding treadmills have running seats that can be folded for storage. These foldable running seats use two opposing running boards to support the running belt. However, this design creates gaps between the running boards, which can affect stability during running, causing noise and wobbling.

[0003] Chinese patent application number 201711202678.8 discloses a running board assembly and a treadmill. The running board assembly includes: a front running board; a rear running board whose front end face is hinged to the rear end face of the front running board via a hinge joint, with a hinge seam at the hinge point between the front and rear running boards; and an annular running belt that is loosely fitted onto the front and rear running boards. The running board assembly also includes: a flexible layer laid on the upper surfaces of the front and rear running boards, covering the hinge seam. When the running board is folded, the flexible layer needs to bend synchronously. Furthermore, during use, due to uneven force, the front and rear running boards are at different heights. When the running belt is stepped on by the user and contacts the top surface of the running board, friction occurs between the end faces of the running boards at the relative gap between the front and rear running boards.

[0004] Chinese patent application number 202422152574.2 discloses an automatically retractable treadmill running board. This running board folds by sliding and retracting, making it difficult to install a flexible layer on it to fill the gaps. Therefore, an improved running board assembly is needed to reduce vibration and noise generated during running, reduce friction between the running belt and the running board, and improve the service life of the running belt. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a running board assembly that has the advantage of good comfort. It solves the problem that when existing running board assemblies are applied to the sliding and retractable treadmill base, it is difficult to reduce the vibration and noise generated during running, which affects the user's comfort during running.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a running board assembly, comprising a running board, wherein the running board includes a front running board and a rear running board, the front running board and the rear running board are arranged opposite to each other, and the rear running board can be folded to the top of the front running board;

[0007] The two running boards have rounded corners on opposite ends.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the running board assembly of this utility model, the angle of the rounded corner portion is 0-180°.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the running board assembly of this utility model, the two running boards are provided with a gap on opposite sides.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the running board assembly of this utility model, the running board includes a base plate, and an elastic buffer layer is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the running board assembly of this utility model, the thickness of the substrate is 12-36mm, the thickness of the elastic buffer layer is 2-5mm, the substrate is a high-density elastic material, and the elastic buffer layer is one of Eva material, rubber material, and nitrile rubber material.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the running board assembly of this utility model, the running board is provided with a smooth layer, the thickness of the smooth layer is 0.2-1mm, and the smooth layer is one of PE material, PET material and PC material.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the running board assembly of this utility model, the smooth layer is laid in an integral manner or in separate parts.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the running board assembly of this utility model, when the smooth layer is laid in an integral manner, the left and right ends of the smooth layer are installed on the running board, and the middle of the smooth layer is movable. At this time, the rounded corners are set on the running board. When the smooth layer is laid in a separate manner, the smooth layer is fitted onto the running board, and the rounded corners are set on the smooth layer.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the running board assembly of this utility model, a running frame is installed at the bottom of the running board, and drive rollers are rotatably connected to the left and right sides of the inner wall of the running frame.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the running board assembly of this utility model, the surface of the drive roller is connected to the running belt, and the running board is located inside the running belt.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] 1. This utility model significantly improves shock absorption and noise reduction capabilities through multi-layer composite material design and the synergistic effect of rounded corners and gaps. The base plate and elastic buffer layer together form a dynamic shock absorption system, where the vertical impact force during running is dispersed and absorbed layer by layer, reducing the transmission of vibration to the running frame and the ground, and reducing the risk of sports injuries. The gaps and rounded corners form a physical isolation zone, preventing vibration from being transmitted through rigid contact. At the same time, the smooth transition of the rounded corners disperses stress, avoiding material fatigue or cracking caused by local stress concentration. When the running board is deformed by force, the air in the gaps is compressed and released, forming an airflow damping effect, further absorbing vibration energy and converting it into heat energy, greatly reducing running noise and improving user comfort.

[0019] 2. The high-density substrate of this utility model provides excellent tensile and bending strength, ensuring that the running board maintains shape stability under dynamic loads and avoiding deformation or breakage after long-term use. The elastic buffer layer absorbs the vertical impact force during running through compression and rebound, converting some of the energy into heat energy. The smooth layer covers the surface, reducing frictional loss between the running belt and the running board, extending the service life of the equipment, and making the running belt run more smoothly, reducing energy consumption and noise. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the running board of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation state of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation state of the split smooth layer of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation state of the split smooth layer of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the installation state of the split smooth layer of this utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the installation state of the integrated smooth layer of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the integrated smooth layer of this utility model in its installation state;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the installation state of the integrated smooth layer of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of the integrated smooth layer of this utility model.

[0032] In the figure: 1. Running board; 2. Rounded corner; 3. Gap; 4. Running belt; 5. Drive roller; 6. Running frame; 7. Smooth layer; 101. Substrate; 102. Elastic buffer layer. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Please see Figures 1-12 A running board assembly includes a running board 1, which includes a front running board and a rear running board. The front running board and the rear running board are arranged opposite to each other, and the rear running board can be folded to the top of the front running board.

[0034] Furthermore, the two running boards 1 have rounded corners 2 on opposite sides of their end faces, with the angle of the rounded corners 2 being 0-180°.

[0035] Furthermore, a gap 3 is provided on the opposite side of the two running boards 1.

[0036] Furthermore, the running board 1 includes a substrate 101, and an elastic buffer layer 102 is fixedly connected to the top of the substrate 101.

[0037] Furthermore, the thickness of the substrate 101 is 12-36 mm, the thickness of the elastic buffer layer 102 is 2-5 mm, the substrate 101 is a high-density elastic material, and the elastic buffer layer 102 is one of Eva material, rubber material, or nitrile rubber material.

[0038] Furthermore, the running plate 1 is provided with a smooth layer 7, the thickness of which is 0.2-1mm, and the smooth layer 7 is one of PE material, PET material and PC material.

[0039] Furthermore, the smooth layer 7 can be laid in one piece or in separate pieces.

[0040] Furthermore, when the smooth layer 7 is laid as a whole, the left and right ends of the smooth layer 7 are installed on the running board 1, and the middle of the smooth layer 7 is movable. At this time, the rounded corner 2 is set on the running board 1. When the smooth layer 7 is laid separately, the smooth layer 7 is fitted onto the running board 1, and at this time, the rounded corner 2 is set on the smooth layer 7.

[0041] Furthermore, a running frame 6 is installed at the bottom of the running plate 1, and drive rollers 5 are rotatably connected to the left and right sides of the inner wall of the running frame 6.

[0042] Furthermore, the surface of the drive roller 5 is connected to the running belt 4, and the running plate 1 is located inside the running belt 4.

[0043] During operation, the user steps on the running board 1 via the running belt 4. The running frame 6 supports the bottom of the running board 1. Because the running board 1 has good deformation capacity, when the runner's foot lands on the running board 1, the running board 1 will absorb some of the impact energy through compression and rebound, reducing the vibration transmitted to the gap 3. Moreover, the deformation of the running board 1 can disperse the concentrated stress generated during running, preventing the stress from being directly transmitted to the running frame through the gap 3, thereby reducing the amplitude of vibration and the generation of noise.

[0044] The gap 3 itself forms a physical isolation zone, preventing vibration from being directly transmitted through rigid contact. When the running plate 1 is subjected to force, it will undergo slight deformation, further filling the gap 3 and reducing airflow and the propagation of vibration waves. The rounded corners 2 provided on the running plate 1 can disperse stress. When the running plate 1 is subjected to force, it will deform. If the adjacent parts are right angles, the stress may be concentrated on the sharp edges, leading to material fatigue or cracking. The rounded corners 2 disperse stress through a smooth transition, reducing the risk of local fracture.

[0045] The substrate 101 on the running board 1 has extremely high tensile and bending strength, which can withstand the dynamic load during running and ensure that the running board 1 is not easily deformed or broken during long-term use. The elastic buffer layer 102 absorbs the vertical impact force during running through compression and rebound, converting some of the energy into heat energy and reducing the vibration transmitted to the bottom of the substrate 101. The smooth layer 7 can reduce the friction between the running belt 4 and the running board 1, making the running belt 4 run more smoothly.

[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A running board assembly, comprising a running board (1), characterized in that: The running board (1) includes a front running board and a rear running board, which are arranged opposite to each other, and the rear running board can be folded to the top of the front running board; The two running boards (1) have rounded corners (2) on their opposite ends.

2. The running board assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle of the rounded corner (2) is 0-180°.

3. A running board assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two running boards (1) have a gap (3) on opposite sides.

4. A running board assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The running board (1) includes a base plate (101), and an elastic buffer layer (102) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (101).

5. A running board assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The substrate (101) has a thickness of 12-36 mm, the elastic buffer layer (102) has a thickness of 2-5 mm, the substrate (101) is a high-density elastic material, and the elastic buffer layer (102) is one of Eva material, rubber material, or nitrile rubber material.

6. A running board assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The running board (1) is provided with a smooth layer (7), the thickness of the smooth layer (7) is 0.2-1mm, and the smooth layer (7) is one of PE material, PET material and PC material.

7. A running board assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The smooth layer (7) is laid in an integral or separate manner.

8. A running board assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the smooth layer (7) is laid in one piece, the left and right ends of the smooth layer (7) are installed on the running board (1), and the middle of the smooth layer (7) is movable. At this time, the rounded corner (2) is set on the running board (1). When the smooth layer (7) is laid in two pieces, the smooth layer (7) is fitted on the running board (1), and the rounded corner (2) is set on the smooth layer (7).

9. A running board assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the running board (1) is equipped with a running frame (6), and the inner walls of the running frame (6) are rotatably connected to the left and right sides of the running frame (6).

10. A running board assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The surface of the drive roller (5) is connected to the running belt (4), and the running plate (1) is located inside the running belt (4).

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