Stably-supported treadmill structure

By designing a combination of triangular support structure and support block positioning groove on the stepper, the problem of tipping over caused by loose hinges during use is solved, achieving higher stability and safety.

CN223504773UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04JINHUA WUZE HARDWARE MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422650849.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

During use, the hinges between the handrails and the tilting frame of existing steppers may become loose or break, causing them to tip over and posing a safety hazard.

Method used

The triangular support structure is adopted, which forms a stable support through the combination of base rod, handrail and tilting frame, increases the contact area, and enhances stability and safety by using the combination of support block and positioning groove.

Benefits of technology

This improves the stability and safety of the stepper and reduces safety risks during use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a steadily supported treadmill structure which comprises a handrail, an inclined frame and a pedal assembly installed on the inclined frame, the handrail, the inclined frame and the pedal assembly are combined to form a treadmill, one end of the handrail and one end of the inclined frame are respectively provided with a bottom pipe, two ends of each bottom pipe are respectively provided with a rotating seat in a rotating mode, and each rotating seat is provided with a transverse rod. Combined bottom rods are connected between the cross rods, the bottom rods, the handrails and the inclined frame are combined to form a triangular supporting structure, and a plurality of supporting blocks are arranged between the inclined frame and the bottom pipe and between the handrails and the bottom pipe. According to the utility model, the structure is simple, the cross rods connected together can form the bottom rod, the contact area with the ground is increased through the bottom rod, the bottom rod, the inclined frame and the handrail are combined to form a triangular supporting structure, the stability is improved, the supporting blocks can move between the handrail and the bottom pipe and between the inclined frame and the bottom pipe, and the use safety is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of stepper technology, specifically to a stable support structure for a stepper. Background Technology

[0002] A stepper is a type of fitness equipment mainly used to simulate activities such as climbing mountains and stairs, making it an ideal choice for modern urban dwellers to exercise and stay fit.

[0003] However, the contact area between the current stepper and the bottom surface is relatively small. Especially now, steppers supported by handrails and tilt frames are prone to displacement during use. If the hinge between the handrail and the tilt frame becomes loose or breaks, it will directly cause the handrail or tilt frame to tip over, resulting in injury to the exerciser. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a stable support structure for a stepper, which adds a triangular support structure to the base rod and further increases stability through the support block, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a stable support stepper structure, including a handrail, an inclined frame, and a pedal assembly mounted on the inclined frame. The handrail, inclined frame, and pedal assembly are combined to form a stepper. A base tube is installed at one end of both the handrail and the inclined frame. Rotating seats are rotatably installed at both ends of the base tube. A crossbar is installed on each rotating seat. A combined base rod is connected between the crossbars. The base rod, handrail, and inclined frame are combined to form a triangular support structure. Multiple support blocks are provided between the inclined frame and the base tube, and between the handrail and the base tube. Each support block protrudes from one end face of the crossbar to form a positioning part. A positioning groove is provided on the inner side of the crossbar opposite the positioning part. The positioning part is inserted into the corresponding positioning groove.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, each end face of the support block is provided with a lead screw hole, one end of which extends into the positioning part. Lead screws are threaded into the longitudinally opposite lead screw holes. A rotating sleeve is installed in the middle of each lead screw. First bearings are installed at both ends of the rotating sleeve in the middle of the lead screw. The outer rings of the first bearings are installed on the bottom tube.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, a second bearing is installed in the openings at both ends of the bottom tube, and a shaft is installed in the inner ring of each second bearing, with one end of the shaft being fixedly connected to the rotating seat.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, half-columns are installed at opposite ends of the crossbars, and adjacent half-columns are combined to form connecting columns. External threads are provided on the outer ring surface of each connecting column, and locking rings are fitted on the outside of each connecting column. Internal threads are provided on the inner ring surface of each locking ring, and the locking rings are connected to the external threads on the connecting columns through the engagement of the internal threads.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the semi-columns are set at different heights, with the higher semi-column equipped with a positioning plate to limit the locking ring.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, one side of the support block is respectively set to abut against the handrail and the tilting frame.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the utility model has a simple structure. The horizontal bars connected together can form a base bar, which increases the contact area with the ground. The base bar, the inclined frame and the handrail are combined to form a triangular support structure, which increases stability. The support block can be moved between the handrail and the base tube and between the inclined frame and the base tube. The support block can provide support for the inclined frame and the handrail, which increases the safety of use. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model after removing any crossbar and rotating seat.

[0016] The components include: 1. Handrail; 2. Inclined frame; 3. Pedal assembly; 4. Base tube; 5. Rotating seat; 6. Crossbar; 7. Locking ring; 8. Half column; 9. Support block; 10. Lead screw; 11. Rotating sleeve; 12. Positioning part; 13. Second bearing; 14. Shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0018] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in all disclosed methods or processes, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0019] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features, unless specifically stated otherwise. That is, unless specifically stated otherwise, each feature is merely one example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0020] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the present invention provides a stable support structure for a stepper, including a handrail 1, an inclined frame 2, and a pedal assembly 3 mounted on the inclined frame 2. The handrail 1, the inclined frame 2, and the pedal assembly 3 are combined to form a stepper. A base tube 4 is installed at one end of both the handrail 1 and the inclined frame 2. Rotating seats 5 are rotatably installed at both ends of the base tube 4. A crossbar 6 is installed on each of the rotating seats 5. A combined base rod is connected between the crossbars 6. The base rod, the handrail 1, and the inclined frame 2 are combined to form a triangular support structure. Multiple support blocks 9 are provided between the inclined frame 2 and the base tube 4, and between the handrail 1 and the base tube 4. Each support block 9 protrudes from one end face of the crossbar 6 to form a positioning part 12. A positioning groove is provided on the inner side of the crossbar 6 opposite to the positioning part 12. The positioning part 12 is inserted into the corresponding positioning groove.

[0021] In this embodiment, each of the support blocks 9 has a lead screw 10 hole on one end face. One end of each lead screw 10 hole extends into the positioning part 12. Each of the longitudinally opposite lead screw 10 holes is threaded with a lead screw 10. Each lead screw 10 is equipped with a rotating sleeve 11 in the middle. Each of the two ends of the rotating sleeve 11 in the middle of the lead screw 10 is equipped with a first bearing. The outer ring of each first bearing is installed on the bottom tube 4.

[0022] In this embodiment, a second bearing 13 is installed in the openings at both ends of the bottom tube 4, and a shaft 14 is installed in the inner ring of the second bearing 13. One end of the shaft 14 is fixedly connected to the rotating seat 5.

[0023] In this embodiment, half-columns 8 are installed at opposite ends of the crossbar 6, and adjacent half-columns 8 are combined to form a connecting column. External threads are provided on the outer ring surface of the connecting column, and locking rings 7 are fitted on the outside of the connecting column. Internal threads are provided on the inner ring surface of the locking rings 7, and the locking rings 7 are connected to the external threads on the connecting column through the internal threads.

[0024] In this embodiment, the semi-columns 8 are arranged at different heights. The higher semi-column 8 is provided with a positioning plate that limits the locking ring 7. After the locking ring disengages from the lower semi-column, the positioning plate can limit the locking ring and prevent the locking ring from disengaging from the higher semi-column.

[0025] In this embodiment, one side of the support block 9 is respectively in contact with the handrail 1 and the tilting frame 2, while one end of the support block is in contact with the ground, so that the weight on the tilting frame and the handrail can be transferred to the ground through the support block, thereby applying a tilted support force to them.

[0026] In use, the rotating seat and crossbar can be rotated around the shaft until the crossbars are positioned opposite each other. At this time, the locking sleeve can be threaded onto the connecting column, thereby fixing the crossbars together to form a base bar. The base bar increases the contact area with the ground, and the combination of the base bar, tilting frame and handrail forms a triangular support structure, which increases stability.

[0027] To increase the stability of the handrail and tilting frame, the screw can be rotated by rotating the sleeve. The rotation of the screw drives the support block until it moves to the inside of the handrail and the bottom tube, as well as the inside of the tilting frame and the bottom tube. The positioning part on the support block can be inserted into the positioning groove of the crossbar, so that the support block is connected to the crossbar. This allows part of the weight of the handrail and the tilting frame to be applied to the support block, reducing the pressure between the handrail and the tilting frame and increasing safety during use.

[0028] In this configuration, after the support block moves inward, the positioning part can be moved out of the positioning groove, and after the locking ring disengages from the lower half column, the crossbars can be separated, and the crossbars can be raised around the axis until they are flush with the tilting frame or handrail, so that the handrail and tilting frame can be folded smoothly.

[0029] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions conceived without inventive effort should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A stable support structure for a stepper, characterized in that: The machine includes a handrail (1), an inclined frame (2), and a pedal assembly (3) mounted on the inclined frame (2). The handrail (1), the inclined frame (2), and the pedal assembly (3) are combined to form a stepper. A bottom tube (4) is installed at one end of the handrail (1) and the inclined frame (2). A rotating seat (5) is rotatably installed at both ends of the bottom tube (4). A crossbar (6) is installed on the rotating seat (5). A combined bottom rod is connected between the crossbars (6). The bottom rod, the handrail (1), and the inclined frame (2) are combined to form a triangular support structure. Multiple support blocks (9) are provided between the inclined frame (2) and the bottom tube (4) and between the handrail (1) and the bottom tube (4). The support blocks (9) protrude from the end face of the crossbar (6) to form a positioning part (12). A positioning groove is provided on the inner side of the crossbar (6) opposite to the positioning part (12). The positioning part (12) is inserted into the corresponding positioning groove.

2. The stable support structure for a stepper according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the support blocks (9) has a lead screw (10) hole on one end face. One end of the lead screw (10) hole extends into the positioning part (12). The longitudinally opposite lead screw (10) holes are threaded with lead screws (10). A rotating sleeve (11) is installed in the middle of each lead screw (10). The middle of the lead screw (10) is located at both ends of the rotating sleeve (11). The outer ring of the first bearing is installed on the bottom tube (4).

3. The stable support structure for a stepper according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second bearing (13) is installed in the openings at both ends of the bottom tube (4), and a shaft (14) is installed in the inner ring of the second bearing (13). One end of the shaft (14) is fixedly connected to the rotating seat (5).

4. The stable support structure for a stepper according to claim 1, characterized in that: Half-columns (8) are installed at opposite ends of the crossbar (6). Adjacent half-columns (8) are combined to form a connecting column. External threads are provided on the outer ring surface of the connecting column. Locking rings (7) are fitted on the outside of the connecting column. Internal threads are provided on the inner ring surface of the locking rings (7). The locking rings (7) are connected to the external threads on the connecting column through the internal threads.

5. The stable support structure for a stepper according to claim 4, characterized in that: The half-columns (8) are set at different heights, and the higher half-column (8) is equipped with a positioning plate that limits the locking ring (7).

6. The stable support structure for a stepper according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the support block (9) is respectively set to abut against the handrail (1) and the tilting frame (2).