Treadmill with handrails convenient to store

By designing a handrail assembly connected with a pivot structure on the treadmill and combining the limit structure, the problem of the traditional treadmill handrail occupying space is solved, and the adjustable and easy storage of the handrail is achieved.

CN222871251UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-16NINGBO SHANGPAO SPORTS EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421202774.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-29
Publication Date
2025-05-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The handrail designs of traditional treadmills are mostly fixed, which increases the overall size of the treadmill, and cannot be effectively stored when not in use, occupying a lot of space, making it difficult to use and store in a limited space.

Method used

A handrail assembly connected by a pivot structure is designed. The pivot structure includes a pivot groove and a pivot part. The expansion limit of the handrail assembly is realized through the first limit structure, and the rod body of the handrail assembly is supported through the second limit structure to increase the stability of the structure.

Benefits of technology

The angle adjustment and limit of the handrail assembly are realized, and can be expanded and used when needed, and effectively folded and stored when not in use, saving space.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a treadmill with handrails convenient to store, which comprises a treadmill main body and a handrail component, and the handrail component is connected with the treadmill main body through a pivoting structure so that the angle between the handrail component and the treadmill main body can be adjusted. The pivoting structure comprises a pivoting groove and a pivoting part of the handrail assembly, the pivoting groove and the pivoting part are arranged on the treadmill main body respectively, and the pivoting part rotates in the pivoting groove by taking a pivoting shaft of the pivoting structure as a circle center; the first limiting structure comprises a first limiting part and a second limiting part, the first limiting part is arranged on the pivoting part and the pivoting groove respectively, the second limiting part is matched with the first limiting part, and the first limiting part is matched with the second limiting part so that the armrest assembly can be limited in the unfolded state. The treadmill is simple in structure, angle adjustment between the armrest assembly and the treadmill body can be achieved through the pivoting structure, and angle limiting between the armrest assembly and the treadmill body is achieved through the first limiting structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of sports equipment, and particularly relates to a treadmill with handrails that are convenient for storage. Background Art

[0002] To improve physique and avoid sub-health, fitness has become a popular trend. To meet the needs of a wide range of users, various home fitness equipment and fitness centers have emerged. Treadmills, one of the most popular fitness equipment, have also entered people's lives and are widely loved. However, due to the limited space in most homes, traditional treadmills, due to their bulk and large footprint, have become a major obstacle to home fitness. For those living in small apartments or rented apartments, finding a treadmill that is both convenient to use and easy to store and transport within limited space has become a practical challenge. Traditional treadmills often have fixed armrests, which not only increase the overall size of the treadmill but also make it difficult to store effectively when not in use, taking up a considerable amount of space. Therefore, it is crucial to have a treadmill with easily storable armrests. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve at least one of the above technical problems, the present invention provides a treadmill with easy armrest storage, comprising a treadmill body and an armrest assembly, the armrest assembly being connected to the treadmill body via a pivot structure so that the angle between the armrest assembly and the treadmill body is adjustable, the pivot structure comprising a pivot slot respectively arranged on the treadmill body and a pivot portion of the armrest assembly, the pivot portion rotating in the pivot slot with the pivot axis of the pivot structure as the center, and also comprising a first limiting structure, the first limiting structure comprising a first limiting portion respectively arranged on the pivot portion and the pivot slot and a second limiting portion cooperating with the first limiting portion, the first limiting portion cooperating with the second limiting portion to achieve limiting of the armrest assembly in the expanded state.

[0004] Through the above technical solution, the first limiting portion cooperates with the second limiting portion to limit the armrest assembly from being unfolded, that is, the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion contact and limit the armrest assembly, preventing the armrest assembly from being unfolded too much. For example, the unfolding angle θ∈(90,180).

[0005] Preferably, the treadmill body further includes a second limiting structure, the second limiting structure including a limiting plate mounted on the treadmill body at the pivot structure, the limiting plate being provided with a fifth limiting portion cooperating with the armrest assembly. The limiting plate is provided with an arc-shaped groove cooperating with the armrest assembly to form the fifth limiting portion.

[0006] Through the above technical solution, the provision of the second limiting structure can support the rod body of the armrest assembly and increase the stability of the structure.

[0007] Preferably, the pivot slot is provided on the limit plate, and the limit plate is fixed to the treadmill body, or the limit plate is fixed to the treadmill body, and the pivot slot is also provided on the treadmill body.

[0008] Through the above technical solution, the pivot groove is opened on the limit plate, which is convenient for the installation of the pivot structure. There is no need to open and process it on the treadmill body to adapt to the folding and unfolding of the armrests of various treadmills, which is convenient for mass production of workpieces.

[0009] Preferably, a third limiting portion is further provided on the pivot groove, and a fourth limiting portion is provided on the pivot portion, and the fourth limiting portion abuts against the third limiting portion to achieve the limitation of the storage state of the armrest assembly.

[0010] A first protrusion is fixed on the armrest assembly, and a first limiting portion and a fourth limiting portion are formed on both sides of the first protrusion respectively; a second protrusion is fixed on the pivot groove, and a second limiting portion and a third limiting portion are formed on both sides of the second protrusion respectively;

[0011] Or the pivoting portion includes two third protrusions with a spacing therebetween, and the two outer sides of the two third protrusions respectively form the first limiting portion and the fourth limiting portion, and the two fourth protrusions are fixed on the pivoting groove, and the two outer sides of the two fourth protrusions respectively form the second limiting portion and the third limiting portion.

[0012] Through the above technical solution, the fourth limiting portion abuts against the third limiting portion to limit the storage state of the armrest assembly, preventing the armrest assembly from folding over, that is, forming a reverse angle between the armrest assembly and the treadmill body.

[0013] Preferably, it further comprises a pivot pin, the pivot pin is fixedly connected to the armrest assembly, and the pivot portion is fixed on the pivot pin; or the pivot portion is fixed on the armrest assembly.

[0014] The pivoting portion is fixed on the pivot pin, which facilitates the installation of the pivoting structure without the need for secondary processing of the armrest assembly, so as to adapt to various treadmills that need to be folded.

[0015] The bottom of the treadmill body is threadedly connected to at least one supporting leg, and the length of the supporting leg can be adjusted by the thread, wherein a gasket is provided on the supporting leg.

[0016] Preferably, a control panel is mounted on the armrest assembly, comprising a bracket fixed to the armrest assembly by bolts, the bracket being provided with a mounting groove, for example, for placing a tablet or mobile phone, a control panel, such as control buttons, etc., being provided on the bracket on one side of the mounting groove, and a display screen being mounted on the other side.

[0017] The armrest assembly includes a U-shaped tube, and both ends of the tube are connected to the treadmill body through a pivot structure.

[0018] It also includes a foot pad connected to the treadmill main body axis, and the foot pad is provided with a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface respectively connected to two parts of the treadmill main body. The foot pad is rotatably connected to the treadmill main body so that the first mounting surface cooperates with the treadmill main body to form a first height, and the second mounting surface cooperates with the treadmill main body to form a second height.

[0019] A silicone pad is also fixed to the tail end of the treadmill body.

[0020] A support rod is fixedly installed between the two sides of the bottom of the treadmill body to provide a working space for the running belt.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are: the present invention has a simple structure, the angle between the armrest assembly and the treadmill body can be adjusted through the pivot structure, the angle between the armrest assembly and the treadmill body can be limited by the first limiting structure, and the support of the armrest assembly can be achieved through the second limiting structure, so that the present invention can be folded for storage and unfolded for use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model in a folded state;

[0023] Figure 2 The utility model is in the expanded state. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 3 The utility model is in the expanded state. Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 4 The utility model is an embodiment of the pivot structure of the explosion Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 5 The utility model is an embodiment of the pivot structure of the explosion Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 6 The explosion of the pivot structure of the second embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 7 The explosion of the pivot structure of the second embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional footrest Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 9 It is a three-dimensional footrest Figure 2 ;

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] 1 treadmill body; 2 handrail assembly; 201 second through-hole; 202 pivot pin;

[0033] 3 pivot slot; 301 second limiting portion; 302 third limiting portion; 303 second protrusion; 304 fourth protrusion;

[0034] 4 pivoting portion; 401 first limiting portion; 402 fourth limiting portion; 403 first protrusion; 404 third protrusion;

[0035] 5 second limiting structure; 501 limiting plate; 502 fifth limiting portion; 503 first through hole;

[0036] 6 legs; 601 gasket;

[0037] 7 bracket; 701 mounting groove; 702 control panel; 703 display screen; 704 control button;

[0038] 8 foot pad; 801 first mounting surface; 802 second mounting surface; 803 raised strip; 804 mounting contact surface;

[0039] 9 silicone pad; 10 support rod; 11 sound amplification hole; 12 heat dissipation hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention and thus more clearly define the scope of protection claimed in the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below with respect to certain specific embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the following are only certain specific implementations of the present invention, which are only a portion of the embodiments of the present invention. The specific and direct description of the relevant structures is only for the convenience of understanding the present invention, and the specific features do not necessarily or directly limit the scope of implementation of the present invention.

[0041] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a treadmill that is easy to store armrests, comprising a treadmill body 1 and an armrest assembly 2, wherein the armrest assembly 2 is connected to the treadmill body 1 via a pivot structure so that the angle between the armrest assembly 2 and the treadmill body 1 is adjustable, and the pivot structure comprises a pivot slot 3 separately provided on the treadmill body 1 and a pivot portion 4 of the armrest assembly 2, the pivot portion 4 rotates in the pivot slot 3 with the pivot axis of the pivot structure as the center, and further comprises a first limiting structure, the first limiting structure comprises a first limiting portion 401 separately provided on the pivot portion 4 and the pivot slot 3 and a second limiting portion 301 cooperating with the first limiting portion 401, the first limiting portion 401 cooperates with the second limiting portion 301 to achieve limiting of the armrest assembly 2 in the unfolded state.

[0042] Through the above technical solution, the first limiting portion 401 cooperates with the second limiting portion 301 to limit the armrest assembly 2 from being unfolded. That is, the first limiting portion 401 and the second limiting portion 301 contact and limit the armrest assembly 2, preventing the armrest assembly 2 from being overly unfolded. For example, the unfolding angle θ∈(90, 180).

[0043] The pivot structure can also be a first pivot hole opened in the treadmill body and a second pivot hole opened in the armrest assembly, and then a pivot column is cooperated to pass through the above-mentioned first pivot hole and second pivot hole to achieve a rotational connection between the two. Nuts can be connected on both sides of the pivot column to achieve the above-mentioned interference fit to form damping to achieve rotation limiting.

[0044] Preferably, the treadmill body 1 further includes a second limiting structure 5, which includes a limiting plate 501 mounted on the treadmill body 1 at the pivot structure, and a fifth limiting portion 502 is provided on the limiting plate 501 for cooperating with the armrest assembly 2. The limiting plate 501 is provided with an arc-shaped groove that cooperates with the armrest assembly 2 to form the fifth limiting portion 502.

[0045] Through the above technical solution, the provision of the second limiting structure 5 can support the rod body of the armrest assembly 2 and increase the stability of the structure.

[0046] Preferably, the pivot slot 3 is formed on the limiting plate 501 , and the limiting plate 501 is fixed to the treadmill body 1 . Alternatively, the limiting plate 501 is fixed to the treadmill body 1 , and the pivot slot 3 is further formed on the treadmill body 1 .

[0047] Through the above technical solution, the pivot groove 3 is opened on the limit plate 501, which is convenient for the installation of the pivot structure. There is no need to open and process it on the treadmill body 1 to adapt to the folding and unfolding of the armrests of various treadmills, which is convenient for mass production of workpieces.

[0048] In this embodiment, the pivot slot is provided on the limiting plate. In other embodiments, the pivot shaft may be provided on the limiting plate, and the pivot slot may be provided on the armrest assembly.

[0049] Preferably, a third limiting portion 302 is further provided on the pivoting groove 3 , and a fourth limiting portion 402 is provided on the pivoting portion 4 , and the fourth limiting portion 402 abuts against the third limiting portion 302 to achieve the limitation of the storage state of the armrest assembly 2 .

[0050] A first protrusion 403 is fixed on the armrest assembly 2, and a first limiting portion 401 and a fourth limiting portion 402 are formed on both sides of the first protrusion 403. A second protrusion 303 is fixed on the pivot slot 3, and a second limiting portion 301 and a third limiting portion 302 are formed on both sides of the second protrusion 303.

[0051] Or the pivoting portion 4 includes two third protrusions 404 with a spacing therebetween, and the two outer sides of the two third protrusions 404 respectively form the first limiting portion 401 and the fourth limiting portion 402, and two fourth protrusions 304 are fixed on the pivoting slot 3, and the two outer sides of the two fourth protrusions 304 respectively form the second limiting portion 301 and the third limiting portion 302.

[0052] Through the above technical solution, the fourth limiting portion 402 abuts against the third limiting portion 302 to limit the storage state of the armrest assembly 2, preventing the armrest assembly 2 from folding over, that is, forming a reverse angle between the armrest assembly 2 and the treadmill body 1.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first bump 403 and the second bump 303 are fan-shaped.

[0054] Preferably, it further includes a pivot pin 202 , which is fixedly connected to the armrest assembly 2 , and the pivot portion 4 is fixedly disposed on the pivot pin 202 ; or the pivot portion 4 is fixed to the armrest assembly 2 .

[0055] The pivot portion 4 is fixed on the pivot pin 202, which facilitates the installation of the pivot structure without the need for secondary processing of the armrest assembly 2, so as to adapt to various treadmills that need to be folded.

[0056] The bottom of the treadmill body 1 is threaded with at least one leg 6. The length of the leg 6 can be adjusted by the thread, wherein a gasket 601 is provided on the leg 6 to ensure the stability of the entire treadmill body 1, making the treadmill body 1 more stable and without other abnormal sounds.

[0057] Preferably, a control panel 702 is mounted on the armrest assembly 2. The armrest assembly 2 includes a bracket 7 fixed to the armrest assembly 2 by bolts, and a mounting groove 701 is provided on the bracket 7, for example, a tablet or mobile phone can be placed thereon. The control panel 702, such as control buttons 704, is provided on one side of the bracket 7 on the mounting groove, and a display screen 703 is installed on the other side.

[0058] The armrest assembly 2 includes a U-shaped tube, and both ends of the tube are connected to the treadmill body 1 through a pivot structure.

[0059] It also includes a foot pad 8 connected to the axis of the treadmill body 1, and the foot pad 8 is provided with a first mounting surface 801 and a second mounting surface 802 which are respectively connected to two parts of the treadmill body 1. The foot pad 8 is rotatably connected to the treadmill body 1 so that the first mounting surface 801 cooperates with the treadmill body 1 to form a first height, and the second mounting surface 802 cooperates with the treadmill body 1 to form a second height.

[0060] Wherein, mounting grooves are formed on the first mounting surface 801 and the second mounting surface 802 to adapt to and engage the treadmill body 1 .

[0061] Two mounting contact surfaces 804 are formed on the foot 8 , and convex strips 803 for increasing friction are provided on the mounting contact surfaces 804 .

[0062] A silica gel pad 9 is also fixed to the rear end of the treadmill body 1 .

[0063] A support rod 10 is fixedly installed between the two sides of the bottom of the treadmill body 1 to provide a working space for the running belt.

[0064] In other embodiments, a first through-hole 503 is provided on the limiting plate 501, and a second through-hole 201 is provided on the armrest assembly 2, wherein a telescopic column cooperating with the first through-hole 503 can be installed at the second through-hole 201. When the armrest assembly 2 rotates, the telescopic column can pass through the first through-hole 503 to improve the degree of cooperation between the two.

[0065] The telescopic column can be fixed at the second through-hole 201 , or one end of the telescopic column is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the armrest assembly 2 via a spring, and the other end passes through the second through-hole 201 and extends to the outside.

[0066] In this embodiment, the treadmill body 1 is further provided with a sound amplification hole 11 and a heat dissipation hole 12 .

[0067] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are: the present invention has a simple structure, the angle between the armrest assembly 2 and the treadmill body 1 can be adjusted through the pivot structure, the angle between the armrest assembly 2 and the treadmill body 1 can be limited by the first limiting structure, and the support for the armrest assembly 2 can be achieved through the second limiting structure 5, so that the present invention can be folded for storage and unfolded for use.

[0068] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A treadmill with convenient armrest storage, characterized in that: The invention comprises a treadmill body (1) and an armrest assembly (2), wherein the armrest assembly (2) is connected to the treadmill body (1) via a pivot structure so that the angle between the armrest assembly (2) and the treadmill body (1) is adjustable, wherein the pivot structure comprises a pivot slot (3) and a pivot part (4) respectively arranged on the treadmill body (1) and the armrest assembly (2), wherein the pivot part (4) rotates in the pivot slot (3) with the pivot axis of the pivot structure as the center, and further comprises a first limiting structure, wherein the first limiting structure comprises a first limiting part (401) and a second limiting part (301) respectively arranged on the pivot part (4) and the pivot slot (3), wherein the first limiting part (401) cooperates with the second limiting part (301) to achieve limiting of the armrest assembly (2) in an unfolded state.

2. The treadmill with convenient armrest storage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The treadmill body (1) further comprises a second limiting structure (5), the second limiting structure (5) comprising a limiting plate (501), the limiting plate (501) being mounted on a pivot structure on the treadmill body (1), the limiting plate (501) being provided with a fifth limiting portion (502) cooperating with the handrail assembly (2).

3. The treadmill with convenient armrest storage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting plate (501) is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the armrest assembly (2) to form a fifth limiting portion (502).

4. The treadmill with convenient armrest storage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pivot groove (3) is formed on the limiting plate (501), and the limiting plate (501) is fixed on the treadmill body (1).

5. The treadmill with convenient armrest storage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first limiting structure further comprises: a third limiting portion (302) arranged on the pivot groove (3), and a fourth limiting portion (402) arranged on the pivot portion (4), wherein the fourth limiting portion (402) abuts against the third limiting portion (302) to achieve limiting of the storage state of the armrest assembly (2).

6. The treadmill with convenient armrest storage according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first protrusion (403) is fixed on the armrest assembly (2), and the first protrusion (403) forms a first limiting portion (401) and a fourth limiting portion (402) on both sides thereof; a second protrusion (303) is fixed on the pivot groove (3), and the second protrusion (303) forms a second limiting portion (301) and a third limiting portion (302) on both sides thereof; Or the pivoting portion (4) comprises two third protrusions (404) spaced apart from each other, the two outer sides of the two third protrusions (404) respectively forming a first limiting portion (401) and a fourth limiting portion (402), and two fourth protrusions (304) are fixed on the pivoting groove (3), the two outer sides of the two fourth protrusions (304) respectively forming a second limiting portion (301) and a third limiting portion (302).

7. The treadmill with convenient armrest storage according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pivot pin (202), the pivot pin (202) is fixedly connected to the armrest assembly (2), and the pivot part (4) is fixedly arranged on the pivot pin (202); or the pivot part (4) is fixed on the armrest assembly (2).

8. The treadmill with convenient armrest storage according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one supporting foot (6) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the treadmill body (1).

9. The treadmill with convenient armrest storage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control panel (702) is installed on the armrest assembly (2).

10. The treadmill with convenient armrest storage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The treadmill also comprises a foot pad (8) connected to the axis of the treadmill body (1), wherein the foot pad (8) is provided with a first mounting surface (801) and a second mounting surface (802) respectively connected to two parts of the treadmill body (1), and the foot pad (8) is rotatably connected to the treadmill body (1) so that the first mounting surface (801) cooperates with the treadmill body (1) to form a first height, and the second mounting surface (802) cooperates with the treadmill body (1) to form a second height.