Driving device for modular treadmill and modular treadmill thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to a driving device for a modular treadmill and the modular treadmill. The driving device is independent of a frame of the treadmill and comprises an electric control module; the driving assembly is electrically connected with the electric control module so as to move based on the control of the electric control module; the transmission assembly is connected with the driving assembly, and when the driving assembly is actuated, the transmission assembly can be driven to rotate; the electric control module, the driving assembly and the transmission assembly are installed in the support; wherein the support is provided with a connecting assembly, and the connecting assembly can be used for connecting the driving device to a frame; when the driving device is connected to the frame, the transmission assembly is connected with a to-be-driven component of the frame, so that the to-be-driven component of the frame is actuated when the transmission assembly is driven to rotate. According to the utility model, the frame and the driving device are mutually independent and can be detached, so that the operation of maintenance and hardware updating is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the utility model relate to the technical field of treadmills, and in particular to a driving device for a modular treadmill and the modular treadmill. Background Art

[0002] Electric treadmills are high-end equipment used in gyms and homes. They use a motor to drive a running belt, allowing users to passively run or walk at varying speeds. Because the running and walking are passive, the movements appear almost identical to those on the ground. However, in terms of physical exertion, running or walking on an electric treadmill eliminates the need for a push-off or stretching motion. This makes running or walking on an electric treadmill feel incredibly relaxed and comfortable, allowing users to cover approximately one-third more distance than regular jogging, while also expending more energy.

[0003] Currently, the treadmill frame and drive unit are housed in a single housing. This means that if a malfunction occurs, the entire treadmill must be disassembled for repair. Alternatively, if the drive unit requires hardware upgrades, the entire treadmill must be disassembled. This makes repairs difficult and prevents hardware upgrades.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to improve one or more problems existing in the above-mentioned related technical solutions.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present invention, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to ordinary technicians in this field. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the embodiments of the present utility model is to provide a driving device for a modular treadmill and a modular treadmill thereof, thereby at least solving one or more problems existing in the above-mentioned related technical solutions.

[0007] The purpose of this utility model is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0008] The utility model provides a driving device for a modular treadmill, wherein the driving device is independent of the frame of the treadmill and comprises:

[0009] Electronic control module;

[0010] a drive assembly electrically connected to the electronic control module to perform movement based on control of the electronic control module;

[0011] a transmission assembly connected to the drive assembly, wherein the transmission assembly is driven to rotate when the drive assembly is actuated;

[0012] a bracket, in which the electronic control module, the drive assembly and the transmission assembly are installed;

[0013] Wherein, the bracket is provided with a connecting assembly, and the connecting assembly can be used to connect the driving device to the frame;

[0014] When the drive device is connected to the vehicle frame, the transmission assembly engages with the component of the vehicle frame to be driven, thereby actuating the component of the vehicle frame to be driven when the transmission assembly is driven into rotation.

[0015] Optionally, the connection assembly is provided with a pull ring, and the pull ring is configured to match with a draw hook of the frame.

[0016] Optionally, the connecting assembly is provided with a mounting hole, the mounting hole is arranged on an outer side wall of the bracket, and the mounting hole is configured to match a mounting column of the driving device.

[0017] Optionally, the mounting hole is a V-shaped opening.

[0018] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes a driving gear, and the driving gear is configured to match the component to be driven of the frame.

[0019] Optionally, a side wall of the bracket is provided with a groove, and the groove is used to position the driving gear to the engaging position of the component to be driven.

[0020] Optionally, the transmission assembly further includes an oil return cup, which is connected to the bracket and is provided with a receiving groove for receiving the driving gear.

[0021] Optionally, a first support leg is further included, wherein the first support leg is connected to the bottom of the bracket and is used to support the modular treadmill.

[0022] Optionally, the first supporting leg is provided with a rotating structure, so that the first supporting leg can be rotated and switched between a supporting state and a storage state.

[0023] The utility model also provides a modular treadmill, comprising:

[0024] A frame and a driving device; wherein the driving device adopts any of the driving devices for modular treadmills described above.

[0025] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present invention may have the following beneficial effects:

[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, a driving device independent of the frame is coupled together through a connecting assembly, and the frame is driven to rotate through a transmission assembly. Therefore, when a failure occurs or the hardware system needs to be updated, the frame and the driving device can be directly disassembled and separated, making maintenance and hardware update operations more convenient.

[0027] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The accompanying drawings are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention, and together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort.

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view showing the structure of a drive device for a modular treadmill in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figure 2 A side view schematic structural diagram of a drive device for a modular treadmill in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0031] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a vehicle frame and a drive device to be installed in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a modular treadmill after a drive device is installed in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0033] Figure numerals: 100, electronic control module; 200, drive assembly; 300, transmission assembly; 310, drive gear; 320, oil return cup; 400, bracket; 410, connecting assembly; 411, pull ring; 412, mounting hole; 420, groove; 500, frame; 510, component to be driven; 520, pull hook; 530, mounting column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, example embodiments can be embodied in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be more comprehensive and complete and will fully convey the concepts of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art. The described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0035] In addition, the accompanying drawings are merely schematic illustrations of the present invention and are not necessarily drawn to scale. Identical reference numerals in the figures denote identical or similar parts, and thus repetitive descriptions thereof will be omitted. Some of the block diagrams shown in the accompanying drawings are functional entities that do not necessarily correspond to physically or logically independent entities. These functional entities may be implemented in software, in one or more hardware modules or integrated circuits, or in different networks and / or processor devices and / or microcontroller devices.

[0036] In this exemplary embodiment, a driving device for a modular treadmill is first provided. Figures 1 to 4 As shown in , the driving device is independent of the frame 500 of the treadmill and includes: an electronic control module 100 , a driving assembly 200 , a transmission assembly 300 and a bracket 400 .

[0037] The drive assembly 200 is electrically connected to the electronic control module 100, enabling movement based on the control of the electronic control module 100. The transmission assembly 300 is connected to the drive assembly 200 and can be driven to rotate when the drive assembly 200 is actuated. The electronic control module 100, the drive assembly 200, and the transmission assembly 300 are mounted within a bracket 400.

[0038] The bracket 400 is provided with a connecting assembly 410, which can be used to connect the driving device to the frame 500. When the driving device is connected to the frame 500, the transmission assembly 300 engages with the driven component 510 of the frame 500, thereby actuating the driven component 510 of the frame 500 when the transmission assembly 300 is driven to rotate.

[0039] It should be understood that the electronic control module 100 may be the circuit board that controls the drive assembly 200. While treadmills can generally be updated and upgraded via software, in many cases, software upgrades alone are insufficient and require hardware upgrades. Therefore, the drive unit and the treadmill frame 500 are independent of each other, allowing only the drive unit to be replaced during hardware upgrades.

[0040] It should also be understood that there are many ways to cooperate with the transmission assembly 300 of the drive device and the driven component 510 of the frame 500. This application uses the implementation method of the driving gear 310 and the driven gear for detailed description, but is not limited to this. It can also be a variety of other implementation methods such as the drive method of pulleys and belts.

[0041] It should also be understood that there are many ways to implement the connection assembly 410. This application uses a fastening clamp of a hook 520 and a ring 411 for detailed description, but is not limited to this. Other implementation methods such as screws and latches are also possible.

[0042] According to the above-mentioned drive device for a modular treadmill, the drive device independent of the frame 500 is coupled via the connecting assembly 410, and the frame 500 is driven to rotate via the transmission assembly 300. Thus, when a failure occurs or the hardware system needs to be updated, the frame 500 and the drive device can be directly disassembled and separated, making maintenance and hardware update operations more convenient.

[0043] Below, reference Figures 1 to 4 The driving device for the modular treadmill described above in this example embodiment is described in more detail.

[0044] Optionally, refer to Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the connecting assembly 410 is provided with a pull ring 411, which is configured to mate with a hook 520 of the vehicle frame 500. It should be understood that when the drive device is installed, the hook 520 of the vehicle frame 500 hooks the pull ring 411 of the drive device, and then the connection between the hook 520 and the pull ring 411 is fixed by a clamping structure.

[0045] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the connecting assembly 410 is provided with a mounting hole 412, which is arranged on the outer wall of the bracket 400. The mounting hole 412 is configured to match the mounting post 530 of the drive device. It should be understood that when the mounting hole 412 of the drive device is mounted on the mounting post 530, the drive device is rotated toward the driven component 510 and then connected and installed through the connecting assembly 410.

[0046] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, mounting hole 412 is a V-shaped opening. It should be understood that mounting post 530 of frame 500 serves as a rotating shaft. When the V-shaped opening of the drive unit is positioned on the rotating shaft, it rotates backward until it hits the limit stop, then slides along the parallel cutouts of the rotating shaft until it is concentric. The drive unit is then rotated in the opposite direction until it stops, and the clamp is tightened to complete the installation.

[0047] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the transmission assembly 300 includes a drive gear 310, which is configured to mate with a driven component 510 of the frame 500. It should be understood that after the drive assembly is mounted via the connecting assembly 410, the driven gear and the drive gear 310 mesh with each other. The drive assembly drives the driven gear via the drive gear 310, rotating the rollers of the frame 500 and, in turn, the running belt.

[0048] Optionally, refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the sidewall of the bracket 400 is provided with a groove 420. The groove 420 is used to position the driving gear 310 at the point where it engages with the driven component 510. It should be understood that, taking the driven gear and the driving gear 310 as an example, the drum with the driven gear is also provided with a concave ring that matches the groove 420. The spacing between the concave ring and the gear of the drum is the same as the spacing between the groove 420 and the driving gear 310. This ensures that the driving gear 310 is positioned at the point where it engages with the driven component 510.

[0049] Optionally, refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the transmission assembly 300 further includes an oil return cup 320, which is connected to the bracket 400 and has a receiving groove for accommodating the drive gear 310. It should be understood that the oil return cup 320 is disposed below the drive gear 310 and wraps around the drive gear 310, thereby maintaining the drive gear 310 and extending its service life.

[0050] Optionally, a first support leg is further included, connected to the bottom of the bracket 400, for supporting the modular treadmill. It should be understood that the drive device is disposed on the front side of the frame 500, so the first support leg serves as the front support leg and, together with the rear support leg, supports the modular treadmill.

[0051] Optionally, the first support leg is provided with a rotating structure, so that the first support leg can be rotated and switched between the supporting state and the storage state. It should be understood that the rotating structure makes it easier to store the first support leg.

[0052] In this exemplary embodiment, a modular treadmill is first provided. Figure 4 As shown in , it includes: a frame 500 and a driving device.

[0053] The driving device adopts any of the above-mentioned driving devices for modular treadmills.

[0054] It should be understood that the frame 500 and the drive device are independent of each other and can be detached and separated. In addition, the specific implementation of the drive device for the modular treadmill has been described in the above embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0055] Those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of the present invention after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This invention is intended to encompass any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present invention that adhere to the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A drive device for a modular treadmill, characterized in that: The drive device is independent of the frame of the treadmill and includes: Electronic control module; a drive assembly electrically connected to the electronic control module to perform movement based on control of the electronic control module; a transmission assembly connected to the drive assembly, wherein the transmission assembly is driven to rotate when the drive assembly is actuated; a bracket, in which the electronic control module, the drive assembly and the transmission assembly are installed; Wherein, the bracket is provided with a connecting assembly, and the connecting assembly can be used to connect the driving device to the frame; When the drive device is connected to the vehicle frame, the transmission assembly engages with the component of the vehicle frame to be driven, thereby actuating the component of the vehicle frame to be driven when the transmission assembly is driven into rotation.

2. The drive device for a modular treadmill according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly is provided with a pull ring configured to mate with a draw hook of the vehicle frame.

3. The drive device for a modular treadmill according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting assembly is provided with a mounting hole, which is arranged on the outer side wall of the bracket and is configured to match the mounting post of the driving device.

4. The drive device for a modular treadmill according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting hole is a V-shaped opening.

5. The driving device for a modular treadmill according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a driving gear configured to match the driven component of the vehicle frame.

6. The driving device for a modular treadmill according to claim 5, characterized in that: A groove is provided on the side wall of the bracket, and the groove is used to position the driving gear to the engaging position of the component to be driven.

7. The driving device for a modular treadmill according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission assembly further includes an oil return cup, which is connected to the bracket and is provided with a receiving groove for receiving the driving gear.

8. The driving device for a modular treadmill according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Also included is a first support leg connected to the bottom of the bracket for supporting the modular treadmill.

9. The driving device for a modular treadmill according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first supporting leg is provided with a rotating structure, so that the first supporting leg can be rotated and switched between a supporting state and a storage state.

10. A modular treadmill, characterized in that: include: Frame and drive unit; Wherein, the driving device adopts the driving device for a modular treadmill according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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