Treadmill

a treadmill and treadmill technology, applied in the field of treadmills, can solve the problems of poor comfort of walking on the platform that is as hard as a concrete floor, lack of cushioning elasticity, and large noise, and achieve the effect of more comfort in us

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-14
HUANG PING HUI
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[0008] It is a primary object of the invention to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks and to provide

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However, the platform is made of hard material and doesn't provide the cushioning elasticity.
So, walking on the platform that is as hard as a concrete floor is very uncomfortable.
Moreover, a great noise will be made.
In addition, walking on the platform will easily transfer the reactive force to the feet of the operator, thereby causing unnecessary exercise injuries.
However, this kind of configuration will adversely

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[0021] First of all, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the treadmill in accordance with the invention includes a base frame 10 with two elongated bars 11 longitudinally extending parallel to each other at opposing sides thereof. A platform 14 is interposed between the elongated bars 11. In addition, a roller 12 is rotatably mounted at a rear end of the elongated bars 11 while an endless belt 13 engages the roller 12 so that the endless belt 13 is positioned on the platform 14 to create an endless path used for exercise.

[0022] A cushioning pad 20 is interposed between the platform 14 and the endless belt 13. The cushioning pad 20 is made of elastic material which is selected from a group that consists of Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA) foaming material, Polyurethane (PU) foaming material and rubber. Moreover, the thickness of the cushioning pad 20 ranges from 1 to 10 mm for offering a superb cushioning and providing maximal protection against shock. Therefore, the operator also feels comfortabl...

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Abstract

An improved treadmill is provided that includes a base frame, a platform and an endless belt. The treadmill in accordance with the invention is characterized in that the platform includes a cushioning pad with a thickness ranging from 1 to 10 mm and is stuck to a top surface thereof, and that a smooth wear-resisting layer is attached to a top surface of the cushioning pad in such a manner that the wear-resisting layer and the cushioning pad are fitted to form a whole and the wear-resisting layer is interposed between the endless belt and the cushioning pad for providing more comfort and reducing the exercise injuries to a minimal extent.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates to an improved treadmill, and more particularly, to a cushioning pad disposed on a top surface of a platform or embedded therein for providing a sufficient cushioning comfort and reducing noise and exercise injuries to a minimal extent during an exercise session. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Nowadays, most of the modern people living under stress have little time to take exercise. So, indoor exercise apparatuses become very popular. The treadmill is one of the most popular fitness apparatuses. [0005] One conventional treadmill includes a platform extending between opposing sides of a base frame for supporting an endless belt. However, the platform is made of hard material and doesn't provide the cushioning elasticity. So, walking on the platform that is as hard as a concrete floor is very uncomfortable. Moreover, a great noise will be made. In addition, walking on the platfor...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B22/02
CPCA63B22/02A63B2022/0207A63B22/0207
Inventor HUANG, PING-HUI
Owner HUANG PING HUI
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