Electric treadmill

Through the design of the electric stepper, the driving motor and lever mechanism are used to control the pedal movement frequency, which solves the problem that ordinary steppers cannot effectively control the frequency amplitude, achieves uniform speed movement, and protects the user's legs and joints.

CN223068755UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08NINGBO POWERFUL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422120053.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-30

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Technical Problem

Existing ordinary steppers cannot effectively control the frequency of step movement, resulting in leg joint damage.

Method used

The electric stepper design is adopted, which drives the pedal to swing up and down by driving the motor, and adjusts the movement frequency of the pedal by controlling the rotation rate of the drive motor. Combined with the design of the lever mechanism and bearing, the pedal is ensured to have an average speed of movement.

Benefits of technology

The average speed control of pedal movement is achieved, reducing the negative impact on the leg joints, making it more comfortable to use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric treadmill, and belongs to the field of treadmills. An electric treadmill comprises a base, pedals and a driving motor. The main body bracket is fixedly connected to the base; the lever shaft is arranged on the main body bracket; the lever plate is rotationally connected to the lever shaft; the first ejector rod is rotationally connected to one end of the lever plate; the second ejector rod is rotationally connected to the other end of the lever plate; the first bearing is installed at one end of the first ejector rod and abuts against the bottom of the pedal. The second bearing is installed at one end of the second ejector rod and abuts against the bottom of the pedal. The electric driving part is arranged on the base and drives the pedal to swing up and down through the driving motor. The electric treadmill has the beneficial effects that the pedal is driven to move through the motor, so that the movement speed of the pedal is kept uniform when a person uses the electric treadmill, the knee of the human body is protected to a certain degree, and the electric treadmill is more comfortable to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of steppers, and more particularly, to an electric stepper. Background Art

[0002] A stepper is a fitness equipment that enables fitness enthusiasts to repeatedly perform the action of climbing stairs, which can not only enhance the function of the cardiovascular system but also fully exercise the thigh and calf muscles. Ordinary steppers use pneumatic pistons instead of engines to control the movement frequency and amplitude of the steps. Ordinary steppers cannot effectively control the movement frequency and amplitude of the steps, and chaotic stepping movements can cause damage to the leg joints.

[0003] Now, an electric stepper is provided. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The content part of this application is used to briefly introduce the concepts, which will be described in detail in the subsequent detailed implementation part. The content part of this application is not intended to identify the key features or essential features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To solve the technical problems mentioned in the above background art part, some embodiments of this application provide an electric stepper, including: a base, a pedal, and a drive motor;

[0006] It is characterized in that:

[0007] The electric stepper further includes:

[0008] A main body bracket, fixedly connected to the base;

[0009] A lever shaft, arranged on the main body bracket;

[0010] A lever plate, rotatably connected to the lever shaft;

[0011] A first ejector rod, rotatably connected to one end of the lever plate;

[0012] A second ejector rod, rotatably connected to the other end of the lever plate;

[0013] A first bearing, installed at one end of the first ejector rod and abutted against the bottom of the pedal;

[0014] A second bearing, installed at one end of the second ejector rod and abutted against the bottom of the pedal;

[0015] An electric driving member, arranged on the base, and driving the pedal to swing up and down through the drive motor.

[0016] Furthermore, the electric stepper further includes:

[0017] The front bracket is fixedly connected to the base;

[0018] The socket shaft is rotatably connected to the front bracket;

[0019] The welding frame is fixedly connected to the socket shaft;

[0020] Wherein, the welding frame is fixedly connected to the pedal.

[0021] Furthermore, the electric driving member includes:

[0022] The mounting frame is fixedly connected to the base;

[0023] The driving shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting frame;

[0024] The worm gear is fixedly connected to the driving shaft;

[0025] The worm is fixedly connected to the driving motor;

[0026] The first swing plate is fixedly connected to the driving shaft;

[0027] The second swing plate is rotatably connected to the first ejector rod;

[0028] The first hinge shaft is rotatably connected to one end of the first swing plate;

[0029] The second hinge shaft is rotatably connected to one end of the second swing plate;

[0030] The first assembly block is rotatably connected to the first hinge shaft;

[0031] The second assembly block is rotatably connected to the second hinge shaft;

[0032] The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the first assembly block and the second assembly block;

[0033] Wherein, the driving motor is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the output rotating shaft of the driving motor is fixedly connected to the worm, the rotating axis height of the second swing plate is higher than the rotating axis height of the driving shaft and the length of the second swing plate is greater than the length of the first swing plate, and the worm meshes with the worm gear.

[0034] Furthermore, there are two connecting plates which are symmetrically located and fixedly connected to both sides of the first assembly block and the second assembly block.

[0035] Furthermore, the first hinge shaft and the second hinge shaft respectively penetrate through the two connecting plates and the first hinge shaft and the second hinge shaft are respectively in rotational contact with the connecting plates.

[0036] Furthermore, the electric stepper also includes:

[0037] The limit block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pedal;

[0038] The anti-slip seat is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base.

[0039] Furthermore, the electric stepper also includes:

[0040] The rubber pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the welding frame;

[0041] Wherein, the first bearing and the second bearing are respectively in rotational abutment with the rubber pad.

[0042] Furthermore, the electric stepper also includes:

[0043] The sleeve is rotatably connected to the main body bracket;

[0044] Wherein, the lever shaft passes through the sleeve and both ends of the lever shaft are in rotational contact with the side walls of the lever plate, and both ends of the sleeve are fixedly connected to both sides of the lever plate.

[0045] Furthermore, the pedal is in the shape of a foot sole, and a plurality of bumps are provided on the top wall of the pedal.

[0046] Furthermore, the limiting block is made of rubber and has elasticity.

[0047] The beneficial effect of this application is that: an electric stepper is provided, and the pedal is driven to move by a motor, so that the movement speed of the pedal remains uniform when a person uses it, which has a certain protective effect on the human knee and is more comfortable to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] The drawings forming a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of this application, making other features, objectives, and advantages of this application more obvious. The schematic embodiments of the drawings of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation of this application.

[0049] In addition, throughout the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic and the elements and components are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0050] In the drawings:

[0051] Figure 1 is the overall schematic diagram according to the embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the overall bottom view of;

[0053] Figure 3 is the structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the electric drive member;

[0054] Figure 4A schematic structural diagram of a part of an embodiment, mainly showing a worm structure;

[0055] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a part of an embodiment, mainly showing a worm wheel structure;

[0056] Figure 6 is Figure 5 the overall rear view schematic plan view of

[0057] Reference numerals:

[0058] 11. Base; 12. Anti-slip seat; 13. Front bracket; 14. Socket shaft; 15. Welding frame; 16. Limit block; 17. Pedal; 18. Main body bracket; 19. Sleeve; 20. Lever plate; 21. Lever shaft; 22. Mounting frame; 23. Driving motor; 24. Worm; 25. Worm wheel; 26. Driving shaft; 27. First swing plate; 28. First hinge shaft; 29. Connecting plate; 30. Second hinge shaft; 31. Second swing plate; 32. First ejector rod; 33. First bearing; 34. Second ejector rod; 35. Second bearing; 36. Rubber pad; 37. First assembly block; 38. Second assembly block. Detailed implementation manners

[0059] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. Although some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to more thoroughly and completely understand the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are only for exemplary purposes and are not used to limit the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0060] In addition, it should be noted that for the sake of convenience of description, only parts related to the relevant invention are shown in the drawings. Without conflict, the embodiments in the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0061] It should be noted that the concepts such as "first" and "second" mentioned in the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependent relationships.

[0062] It should be noted that the modifications of "one" and "multiple" mentioned in the present disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art should understand that unless otherwise clearly stated in the context, it should be understood as "one or more".

[0063] Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0064] Refer to Figures 1-6, An electric stepper, comprising: a base 11, a pedal 17, a drive motor 23, a main body bracket 18, a lever shaft 21, a lever plate 20, a first ejector rod 32, a second ejector rod 34, a first bearing 33, a second bearing 35, a front bracket 13, a socket shaft 14, a welding bracket 15, a limit block 16, an anti-slip seat 12, a rubber pad 36, and a sleeve 19.

[0065] The main body bracket 18 is fixedly connected to the base 11, the front bracket 13 is fixedly connected to the base 11, two socket shafts 14 are provided and are symmetrically rotatably connected to the front bracket 13, two welding brackets 15 are provided and are respectively fixedly connected to the two socket shafts 14, and the two welding brackets 15 are respectively fixedly connected to the two pedals 17. The limit block 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pedal 17, and the anti-slip seat 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base 11. The pedal 17 is in the shape of a foot sole, and a plurality of bumps are provided on the top wall of the pedal 17. The limit block 16 is made of rubber and has elasticity.

[0066] The rubber pad 36 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the welding bracket 15, and the first bearing 33 and the second bearing 35 are respectively in rotational contact with the rubber pad 36. The sleeve 19 is rotatably connected to the main body bracket 18, the lever shaft 21 passes through the sleeve 19 and the two ends of the lever shaft 21 are in rotational contact with the side walls of the lever plate 20, and the two ends of the sleeve 19 are respectively fixedly connected to the two sides of the lever plate 20. The lever plate 20 is rotatably connected to the lever shaft 21, the first ejector rod 32 is rotatably connected to one end of the lever plate 20, the second ejector rod 34 is rotatably connected to the other end of the lever plate 20, the first bearing 33 is installed at one end of the first ejector rod 32 and abuts against the bottom of the pedal 17, and the second bearing 35 is installed at one end of the second ejector rod 34 and abuts against the bottom of the pedal 17.

[0067] In order to drive the pedal 17 to swing up and down through the drive motor 23, an electric drive member is further provided. The electric drive member includes: a mounting bracket 22, a drive shaft 26, a worm gear 25, a worm 24, a first swing plate 27, a second swing plate 31, a first hinge shaft 28, a second hinge shaft 30, a first assembly block 37, a second assembly block 38, and a connecting plate 29.

[0068] The mounting bracket 22 is fixedly connected to the base 11, the drive shaft 26 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 22, the worm gear 25 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 26, and the worm 24 is fixedly connected to the drive motor 23. The first swing plate 27 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 26, the second swing plate 31 is rotatably connected to the first ejector rod 32, the first hinge shaft 28 is rotatably connected to one end of the first swing plate 27, the second hinge shaft 30 is rotatably connected to one end of the second swing plate 31, the first assembly block 37 is rotatably connected to the first hinge shaft 28, the second assembly block 38 is rotatably connected to the second hinge shaft 30, and the connecting plate 29 is fixedly connected to the first assembly block 37 and the second assembly block 38. The drive motor 23 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 22, the output rotating shaft of the drive motor 23 is fixedly connected to the worm 24, the height of the rotation axis of the second swing plate 31 is higher than the height of the rotation axis of the drive shaft 26 and the length of the second swing plate 31 is greater than the length of the first swing plate 27, and the worm 24 meshes with the worm gear 25. There are two connecting plates 29 which are symmetrically positioned and fixedly connected to both sides of the first assembly block 37 and the second assembly block 38. The first hinge shaft 28 and the second hinge shaft 30 respectively penetrate through the two connecting plates 29 and the first hinge shaft 28 and the second hinge shaft 30 are respectively in rotational contact with the connecting plates 29.

[0069] Working or installation process:

[0070] The user steps on the two pedals 17; and controls the driving motor 23 to start. The output rotating shaft of the driving motor 23 drives the worm 24 to rotate. The worm 24 drives the worm wheel 25 to rotate by meshing with the worm wheel 25. The worm wheel 25 drives the driving shaft 26 to rotate. The driving shaft 26 drives the first swing plate 27 to perform a circular rotation around the central axis of the driving shaft 26. Since the first swing plate 27 is rotationally connected to the first hinge shaft 28, the first swing plate 27 drives the first hinge shaft 28 to rotate around the central axis of the driving shaft 26 while the first hinge shaft 28 can rotate around its own central axis. The first hinge shaft 28 rotates circularly following the first swing plate 27 and pushes the first assembly block 37. The first assembly block 37 drives the connecting plate 29 to move. While the connecting plate 29 follows the movement of the first assembly block 37, it drives the second hinge shaft 30 to rotate around the axis of the first ejector rod 32 through the second assembly block 38. The second hinge shaft 30 synchronously drives the second swing plate 31 to perform a circular rotation around the axis of the first ejector rod 32. Since the distance from the central axis of the first ejector rod 32 to the central axis of the second hinge shaft 30 is greater than the distance from the central axis of the driving shaft 26 to the central axis of the first hinge shaft 28, and the height from the central axis of the first ejector rod 32 to the top wall of the base 11 is greater than the height from the central axis of the driving shaft 26 to the top wall of the base 11, the second swing plate 31 pulls the first ejector rod 32 while performing a circular rotation around the central axis of the first ejector rod 32. The lever plate 20 is pulled by the first ejector rod 32 and causes the lever plate 20 to deflect around the central axis of the lever shaft 21. The lever plate 20 drives the first bearing 33 and the second bearing 35 to perform a circular deflection around the central axis of the lever shaft 21 through the first ejector rod 32 and the second ejector rod 34 respectively. As a result, the first bearing 33 presses against and contacts one of the rubber pads 36 and pushes the pedal 17 on the rubber pad 36 to deflect upward around the central axis of the socket shaft 14. At this time, the second bearing 35 no longer presses against and contacts the rubber pad 36 and the other pedal 17 deflects downward around the central axis of the socket shaft 14; or the second bearing 35 presses against and contacts the other rubber pad 36 and pushes the other pedal 17 to deflect upward around the central axis of the socket shaft 14. The first bearing 33 no longer presses against and contacts the rubber pad 36 and the other pedal 17 deflects downward around the central axis of the socket shaft 14.

[0071] Through the driving motor 23, one pedal 17 is rotated downward and the other pedal 17 is rotated upward, and the up-and-down movement frequency of the two pedals 17 is controlled by controlling the rotation speed of the driving motor 23, so as to reduce the negative impact of the stepping movement on the leg joints.

[0072] The above description is only some preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and an explanation of the applied technical principles. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the technical solutions formed by the specific combination of the above technical features, and should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the above inventive concept. For example, the technical solutions formed by mutually replacing the above features with the technical features (but not limited to) disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure that have similar functions.

Claims

1. An electric stepper, comprising: Base (11), pedal (17) and drive motor (23); It is characterized in that: The electric stepper further comprises: Main body bracket (18), fixedly connected to the base (11); Lever shaft (21), arranged on the main body bracket (18); Lever plate (20), rotatably connected to the lever shaft (21); First ejector rod (32), rotatably connected to one end of the lever plate (20); Second ejector rod (34), rotatably connected to the other end of the lever plate (20); First bearing (33), installed at one end of the first ejector rod (32) and abutted against the bottom of the pedal (17); Second bearing (35), installed at one end of the second ejector rod (34) and abutted against the bottom of the pedal (17); Electric drive member, arranged on the base (11), and driving the pedal (17) to swing up and down through the drive motor (23).

2. The electric stepper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric stepper further comprises: Front bracket (13), fixedly connected to the base (11); Socket shaft (14), rotatably connected to the front bracket (13); Welding frame (15), fixedly connected to the socket shaft (14); Wherein, the welding frame (15) is fixedly connected to the pedal (17).

3. The electric stepper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric drive member: Mounting frame (22), fixedly connected to the base (11); Drive shaft (26), rotatably connected to the mounting frame (22); Worm gear (25), fixedly connected to the drive shaft (26); Worm (24), fixedly connected to the drive motor (23); First swing plate (27), fixedly connected to the drive shaft (26); Second swing plate (31), rotatably connected to the first ejector rod (32); First hinge shaft (28), rotatably connected to one end of the first swing plate (27); Second hinge shaft (30), rotatably connected to one end of the second swing plate (31); First assembly block (37), rotatably connected to the first hinge shaft (28); Second assembly block (38), rotatably connected to the second hinge shaft (30); Connecting plate (29), fixedly connected to the first assembly block (37) and the second assembly block (38); Wherein, the drive motor (23) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (22), the output rotating shaft of the drive motor (23) is fixedly connected to the worm (24), the rotating axis height of the second swing plate (31) is higher than the rotating axis height of the drive shaft (26) and the length of the second swing plate (31) is greater than the length of the first swing plate (27), and the worm (24) is engaged with the worm gear (25).

4. The electric stepper according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two connecting plates (29) which are symmetrically arranged and fixedly connected to both sides of the first assembly block (37) and the second assembly block (38).

5. The electric stepper according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first hinge shaft (28) and the second hinge shaft (30) respectively penetrate through the two connecting plates (29), and the first hinge shaft (28) and the second hinge shaft (30) are respectively in rotational contact with the connecting plates (29).

6. The electric stepper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric stepper further comprises: A limit block (16), fixedly connected to the bottom of the pedal (17); An anti-slip seat (12), fixedly connected to the bottom of the base (11).

7. The electric stepper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric stepper further comprises: A rubber pad (36), fixedly connected to the bottom of the welding frame (15); Wherein, the first bearing (33) and the second bearing (35) are respectively in rotational abutment with the rubber pad (36).

8. The electric stepper according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electric stepper further comprises: A sleeve (19), rotatably connected to the main body bracket (18); Wherein, the lever shaft (21) passes through the sleeve (19), and both ends of the lever shaft (21) are in rotational contact with the side walls of the lever plate (20), and both ends of the sleeve (19) are respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the lever plate (20).

9. The electric stepper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pedal (17) is in the shape of a foot sole, and a plurality of bumps are provided on the top wall of the pedal (17).

10. The electric stepper according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limit block (16) is made of rubber and has elasticity.