Support Deck for Treadmill

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-02
ODENWALD WOOD PRODS
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[0006]Friction wears away contact surfaces of moving parts and therefore the friction between a tread belt and a support deck for a treadmill shortens the life of the tread belt. The friction also generates noises while the treadmill is in operation. Moreover, the friction results in energy inefficient problem because a motor of the treadmill needs a larger load capacity to overcome the friction. A conv

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Friction wears away contact surfaces of moving parts and therefore the friction between a tread belt and a support deck for a treadmill shortens the life of the tread belt.
Moreover, the friction results in energy ineff

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[0024]Referring to FIG. 3A, a support deck 1 for a treadmill is disposed under an upper stretch of an endless tread belt 2 to support the tread belt 2 and an user thereon. The tread belt 2 is entrained around roller 3 and 4. The support deck 1 according to the present invention includes a plurality of indentations on a top surface thereof. Lubricant or lubricating oil 5 is received in the indentations for lubrication between the support deck 1 and the tread belt 2. The support deck 1 may include curved ridges 10 (as shown in FIG. 3A) or flat surfaces (as shown in FIG. 3B) at portions between the indentations. The top surface of the support deck 1 is provided with a very smooth surface, such as a surface having mirror finish. Thus, the lubrication and the very smooth surface can further decrease the friction between the support deck 1 and the tread belt 2, thereby reducing the wear of the support deck 1 and the tread belt 2. Therefore, the life of the support deck 1 and the tread bel...

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A support deck for a treadmill is disposed under an upper stretch of an endless tread belt to support the tread belt and a user thereon. The support deck includes a plurality of indentations on a top surface thereof. Lubricant or lubricating oil is received in the indentations for lubrication between the support deck and the tread belt, thereby reducing friction between the support deck and the tread belt. Thus, the wear of the tread belt decreases, and the life of the tread belt increases. Moreover, the support deck may further include a plurality of ridges on the top surface thereof to offer foot reflexology.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a support deck for a treadmill that supports a tread belt and an exercising user thereon.[0003]2. The Prior Arts[0004]A treadmill is an indoor sporting equipment used to allow for running or walking while staying in one place. The treadmill provides a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of indoor. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a conventional treadmill includes a support deck 1, a tread belt 2, a driving roller 3 and a driven roller 4. The driving roller 3 and the driven roller 4 are mounted on a tread frame of the treadmill. The tread belt 2, which is made of an elastomeric material of high strength and high toughness, is entrained around driving roller 3 and the driven roller 4. The driving roller 3 is driven by a motor and the tread belt 2 is driven by the driving roller 3. The endless tread belt 2 includes an upper stretch extending l...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B22/02
CPCA63B22/02A63B2225/30A63B22/0285
Inventor CHIANG, YUNG-CHANG
Owner ODENWALD WOOD PRODS
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