Modularized running machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a modularized treadmill. Comprising a frame and a driving device, and the frame comprises a frame, a first roller, a second roller and a running belt; the running belt surrounds the first roller and the second roller to form a closed annular belt; the driving device comprises an electric control module, a driving assembly, a transmission assembly and a support. When the driving assembly is actuated, the transmission assembly can be driven to rotate; wherein the first roller is provided with a to-be-driven part matched with the transmission assembly, and when the to-be-driven part is driven by the transmission assembly, the second roller is driven to rotate around a rotating axis in the transverse direction and drives the running belt to circularly rotate around the first roller and the second roller; the first connecting assembly and the second connecting assembly enable the transmission assembly and the part to be driven to be connected. According to the utility model, the frame and the driving device are independent from each other and can be detached, so that the operation of maintenance and hardware updating is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of treadmill technology, and in particular to a modular treadmill. Background Technology

[0002] Electric treadmills are high-end equipment in gyms and homes. They use a motor to drive a running belt, allowing people to passively run or walk at different speeds. Because the running and walking are passively performed, the movements appear almost the same as running or walking on the ground. However, from the perspective of human exertion, running or walking on an electric treadmill eliminates a push-off motion compared to regular running or walking. This is precisely why everyone who runs or walks on an electric treadmill feels very relaxed and comfortable, allowing them to cover about one-third more distance and burn more energy than with regular running or walking.

[0003] Currently, the treadmill frame and drive unit are all installed in a single housing, requiring the entire treadmill to be repaired in case of a malfunction. Similarly, upgrading the drive unit necessitates disassembling the entire treadmill. This leads to difficulties in maintenance and restricts the ability to easily upgrade the hardware system.

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

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this utility model, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

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

[0007] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0008] This utility model provides a modular treadmill, comprising:

[0009] A vehicle frame, comprising: a frame, a first roller, a second roller, and a running belt; the frame extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end, the first roller is disposed at the first end of the frame, the second roller is disposed at the second end of the frame, and the running belt forms a closed annular belt around the first roller and the second roller;

[0010] A drive unit is detachably assembled onto the vehicle frame. The drive unit includes an electronic control module, a drive assembly, a transmission assembly, and a bracket. The electronic control module, the drive assembly, and the transmission assembly are mounted within the bracket. The drive assembly moves based on the control of the electronic control module. When the drive assembly is actuated, the transmission assembly can be driven to rotate.

[0011] The first roller is provided with a driveable component that matches the transmission assembly. When the driveable component is driven by the transmission assembly, the second roller is driven to rotate around a rotation axis in the lateral direction, and the running belt is driven to rotate cyclically around the first roller and the second roller.

[0012] The frame is provided with a first connecting component, and the bracket is provided with a second connecting component that matches the first connecting component. The first connecting component and the second connecting component are configured to enable the drive device to be mounted at a first end of the frame and to engage the transmission component and the driven component.

[0013] Optionally, the first connecting component is provided with a hook, and the second connecting component is provided with a pull ring and a clamping member, wherein the hook and the pull ring can be engaged with each other and can be fixed by the clamping member.

[0014] Optionally, the first connecting component is provided with a mounting post, which is arranged on the outer side wall of the frame; the second connecting component is provided with a mounting hole, which is arranged on the outer side wall of the bracket; the mounting post can be snapped into the mounting hole.

[0015] Optionally, the mounting hole is a V-shaped opening; a baffle is provided at the end of the mounting post.

[0016] Optionally, the first roller is provided with a concave ring for positioning the drive device, and the outer side wall of the bracket is provided with a groove that matches the concave ring, for making the transmission assembly and the driven component contact and position each other.

[0017] Optionally, the driven component of the first roller is a coaxial driven gear, and the transmission assembly includes a drive gear, wherein the driven gear and the drive gear can mesh with each other.

[0018] Optionally, the transmission assembly further includes an oil return cup, which is connected within the bracket and has a receiving groove for accommodating the drive gear.

[0019] Optionally, it also includes a first support leg, which is connected to the bracket of the drive device or to a first end of the frame for supporting the modular treadmill.

[0020] Optionally, it also includes a second support leg, which is connected to a second end of the frame for supporting the modular treadmill.

[0021] Optionally, both the first support leg and the second support leg are provided with a rotating structure, which allows the first support leg and the second support leg to rotate and switch between a supporting state and a retracted state.

[0022] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this utility model may include the following beneficial effects:

[0023] In this embodiment of the invention, the component to be driven by the first roller is driven to rotate by a drive device that is independent of the frame, and the independent frame and drive device are installed by the first connecting component and the second connecting component. Thus, when a fault occurs or the hardware system needs to be updated, the frame and drive device can be directly disassembled and separated, making maintenance and hardware update operations more convenient.

[0024] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments conforming to the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0026] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a modular treadmill according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0027] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the vehicle frame in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 3 This diagram shows a front view of the vehicle frame in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 This diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of the driving device in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the front view structure of the driving device in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This diagram shows a structural schematic of the vehicle frame and drive unit to be installed in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 This diagram illustrates the structure of the vehicle frame after the drive unit is installed in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Reference numerals: 100, frame; 110, frame; 120, first roller; 121, component to be driven; 130, second roller; 140, running belt; 150, first connecting assembly; 151, hook; 152, mounting post; 200, drive unit; 210, bracket; 211, groove; 220, electronic control module; 230, drive assembly; 240, transmission assembly; 241, drive gear; 242, oil return cup; 250, second connecting assembly; 251, pull ring; 252, clamping element; 253, mounting hole; 300, second support leg. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein; rather, they are provided to make the present invention more comprehensive and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary 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] Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not necessarily drawn to scale. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts, and therefore repeated descriptions of them will be omitted. Some block diagrams shown in the drawings are functional entities and do not necessarily correspond to physically or logically independent entities. These functional entities can be implemented in software, in one or more hardware modules or integrated circuits, or in different network and / or processor devices and / or microcontroller devices.

[0036] This example implementation first provides a modular treadmill. (Reference) Figures 1 to 7 As shown, it includes: a frame 100 and a drive unit 200.

[0037] The frame 100 includes a frame 110, a first roller 120, a second roller 130, and a running belt 140. The frame 110 extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The first roller 120 is located at the first end of the frame 110, the second roller 130 is located at the second end of the frame 110, and the running belt 140 forms a closed annular belt around the first roller 120 and the second roller 130.

[0038] The drive unit 200 is detachably assembled on the frame 100. The drive unit 200 includes an electronic control module 220, a drive assembly 230, a transmission assembly 240, and a bracket 210. The electronic control module 220, the drive assembly 230, and the transmission assembly 240 are installed in the bracket 210. The drive assembly 230 moves based on the control of the electronic control module 220. When the drive assembly 230 is actuated, the transmission assembly 240 can be driven to rotate.

[0039] The first roller 120 is provided with a driveable component 121 that matches the transmission assembly 240. When the driveable component 121 is driven by the transmission assembly 240, the second roller 130 is driven to rotate around the rotation axis in the transverse direction, and drives the running belt 140 to rotate cyclically around the first roller 120 and the second roller 130.

[0040] The frame 110 is provided with a first connecting component 150, and the bracket 210 is provided with a second connecting component 250 that matches the first connecting component 150. The first connecting component 150 and the second connecting component 250 are configured to enable the drive device 200 to be installed at the first end of the frame 110 and to engage the transmission component 240 and the driven component 121.

[0041] It is important to understand that the frame 100 and the drive unit 200 are independent of each other. The frame 100 itself cannot drive the running belt 140 to rotate. The frame 100 needs to be installed with the drive unit 200 and driven by the drive unit 200 to make the running belt 140 rotate. The drive unit 200 is a separate module and can be easily removed from the frame 100 by connecting a switch.

[0042] It should also be understood that when the driven component 121 is driven, the first roller 120 is driven to rotate around the rotation axis in the lateral direction, and drives the running belt 140 to rotate cyclically around the first roller 120 and the second roller 130.

[0043] It should also be understood that the first roller 120, in order to cooperate with the placement of the drive unit 200, can be arranged at the front end of the frame 100, thus serving as the front roller, and the second roller 130 is arranged at the rear end of the frame 100 as the rear roller. That is, the first end of the frame 110 is the front end of the frame 100, and the second end of the frame 110 is the rear end of the frame 100.

[0044] It's also important to understand that the electronic control module 220 can be the circuit board that controls the drive assembly 230. While treadmill upgrades are typically done via software, in many cases, software upgrades alone are insufficient; a hardware update is necessary. Therefore, by making the drive unit 200 and the treadmill frame 100 independent, only the drive unit 200 needs to be replaced during hardware updates.

[0045] It should also be understood that there are various ways in which the driven component 121 and the transmission assembly 240 can cooperate. This application uses the implementation method of driving gear 241 and driven gear for detailed description, but it is not limited to this. It can also be a driving method of pulley and belt, or many other implementation methods.

[0046] It should also be understood that the first connecting component 150 and the second connecting component 250 can be implemented in various ways. This application uses a fastening clamp of hook 151 and pull ring 251 for detailed description, but it is not limited to this. Other implementation methods such as screws and pins are also possible.

[0047] It is also important to understand that the first roller 120 with gears has a circular stepped tangent at one end, which serves to prevent rotation and limit movement, so that the first roller 120 has only one degree of freedom to the right; the other end is designed as a round shaft, with concentric waist holes on the inner and outer sides of the frame 110 to facilitate the first roller 120 to be installed at an angle, and the concentric waist holes can restrict radial movement, so that this end only has axial movement to the left and right, while the other end only has a degree of freedom to the right. Therefore, after the entire shaft is installed, it only has a degree of freedom to the right.

[0048] According to the above-mentioned modular treadmill, the drive component 121 of the first roller 120 is driven to rotate by the drive device 200, which is independent of the frame 100. The independent frame 100 and drive device 200 are installed through the first connecting component 150 and the second connecting component 250. Thus, when a fault occurs or the hardware system needs to be updated, the frame 100 and drive device 200 can be directly disassembled and separated, making maintenance and hardware update operations more convenient.

[0049] Below, for reference Figures 1 to 7 The modular treadmill described above in this example embodiment will be explained in more detail.

[0050] Optionally, refer to Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the first connecting component 150 is provided with a hook 151, and the second connecting component 250 is provided with a pull ring 251 and a clamping member 252. The hook 151 and the pull ring 251 can be engaged with each other and can be fixed by the clamping member 252. It should be understood that when installing the drive device 200, the pull ring 251 is hooked by the hook 151, and the connection between the hook 151 and the pull ring 251 is fixed by the clamping member 252.

[0051] Optionally, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first connecting assembly 150 is provided with a mounting post 152, which is arranged on the outer side wall of the frame 110; the second connecting assembly 250 is provided with a mounting hole 253, which is arranged on the outer side wall of the bracket 210; the mounting post 152 can be snapped into the mounting hole 253. It should be understood that when the mounting hole 253 of the drive device 200 is mounted on the mounting post 152, the drive device 200 is rotated towards the first roller 120, and then the drive device 200 is mounted under the frame 100 through the first connecting assembly 150 and the second connecting assembly 250.

[0052] Optionally, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the mounting hole 253 has a V-shaped opening; a baffle is provided at the end of the mounting post 152. It should be understood that the mounting hole 253 has a V-shaped opening, and the mounting post 152 is a rotating shaft. When the V-shaped opening of the drive unit 200 is mounted on the rotating shaft, after rotating towards the rear of the frame 100 and reaching the limit, it slides in along the parallel cut of the rotating shaft. The drive unit 200 moves along the V-shaped opening, causing the rotating shaft to enter the V-shaped opening to the bottom and become concentric. Then, the drive unit 200 is rotated in the opposite direction until it can no longer rotate. At this point, the pull ring 251 of the drive unit 200 is hooked onto the pull hook 151 of the frame 100 and the clamp is fastened, completing the installation. After the drive unit 200 is installed by rotating via the mounting post 152, the baffle is at least partially larger than the mounting hole 253 of the drive unit 200, thereby preventing the drive unit 200 from falling laterally.

[0053] Optionally, refer to Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the first roller 120 is provided with a concave ring for positioning the drive device 200, and the outer wall of the bracket 210 is provided with a groove 211 that matches the concave ring, for positioning the transmission assembly 240 and the driven component 121. It should be understood that, taking the driven gear and drive gear 241 as examples, the distance between the concave ring and the driven gear of the first roller 120 is the same as the distance between the groove 211 and the drive gear 241. This positions the drive gear 241 at the driven gear, and they mesh after the drive device 200 is installed on the frame 100.

[0054] Optionally, refer to Figures 2 to 7As shown, the driven component 121 of the first roller 120 is a coaxial driven gear, and the transmission assembly 240 includes a drive gear 241. The driven gear and the drive gear 241 can mesh with each other. It should be understood that after the drive device 200 is installed through the first connecting assembly 150 and the second connecting assembly 250, the driven gear and the drive gear 241 mesh with each other. The drive device 200 drives the driven gear through the drive gear 241, causing the first roller 120 to rotate and thus driving the running belt 140 to rotate.

[0055] Optionally, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the transmission assembly 240 also includes an oil return cup 242, which is connected to the bracket 210 and has a receiving groove for accommodating the drive gear 241. It should be understood that the oil return cup 242 is positioned below the drive gear 241 and encloses it, thereby maintaining the drive gear 241 and extending its service life.

[0056] Optionally, it also includes a first support leg, which is connected to the bracket 210 of the drive unit 200 or to the first end of the frame 110, for supporting the modular treadmill. It should be understood that the first support leg is positioned at the front of the frame 100 as a front support leg. Specifically, it can be mounted on the frame 110 or the drive unit 200, and together with the rear support leg, it supports the modular treadmill.

[0057] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a second support leg 300, which is connected to the second end of the frame 110 and is used to support the modular treadmill. It should be understood that the second support leg 300 is positioned at the rear of the frame 100 as a rear support leg, and together with the front support leg, it supports the modular treadmill.

[0058] Optionally, both the first support leg and the second support leg 300 are equipped with a rotating structure, allowing them to switch between a supporting state and a retracted state. It should be understood that the first support leg and the second support leg 300 have the same structure, but are arranged in opposite directions. The rotating structure makes it easier to retract the first support leg.

[0059] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. It is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A modular treadmill, characterized in that, include: A vehicle frame, comprising: a frame, a first roller, a second roller, and a running belt; the frame extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end, the first roller is disposed at the first end of the frame, the second roller is disposed at the second end of the frame, and the running belt forms a closed annular belt around the first roller and the second roller; A drive unit is detachably assembled onto the vehicle frame. The drive unit includes an electronic control module, a drive assembly, a transmission assembly, and a bracket. The electronic control module, the drive assembly, and the transmission assembly are mounted within the bracket. The drive assembly moves based on the control of the electronic control module. When the drive assembly is actuated, the transmission assembly can be driven to rotate. The first roller is provided with a driveable component that matches the transmission assembly. When the driveable component is driven by the transmission assembly, the second roller is driven to rotate around a rotation axis in the lateral direction, and the running belt is driven to rotate cyclically around the first roller and the second roller. The frame is provided with a first connecting component, and the bracket is provided with a second connecting component that matches the first connecting component. The first connecting component and the second connecting component are configured to enable the drive device to be mounted at a first end of the frame and to engage the transmission component and the driven component.

2. The modular treadmill according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting component is provided with a hook, and the second connecting component is provided with a pull ring and a clamping member. The hook and the pull ring can be engaged with each other and can be fixed by the clamping member.

3. The modular treadmill according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting component is provided with a mounting post, which is arranged on the outer side wall of the frame; the second connecting component is provided with a mounting hole, which is arranged on the outer side wall of the bracket; the mounting post can be snapped into the mounting hole.

4. The modular treadmill according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting hole has a V-shaped opening; a baffle is provided at the end of the mounting post.

5. The modular treadmill according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first roller is provided with a concave ring for positioning the drive device, and the outer side wall of the bracket is provided with a groove that matches the concave ring, for making the transmission assembly and the driven component contact and position each other.

6. The modular treadmill according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driven component of the first roller is a coaxial driven gear, and the transmission assembly includes a drive gear. The driven gear and the drive gear can mesh with each other.

7. The modular treadmill according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transmission assembly also includes an oil return cup, which is connected to the bracket and has a receiving groove for accommodating the drive gear.

8. The modular treadmill according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It also includes a first support leg, which is connected to the bracket of the drive device or to the first end of the frame for supporting the modular treadmill.

9. The modular treadmill according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a second support leg, which is connected to the second end of the frame and is used to support the modular treadmill.

10. The modular treadmill according to claim 9, characterized in that, Both the first support leg and the second support leg are equipped with a rotating structure, which allows the first support leg and the second support leg to rotate and switch between a supporting state and a retracted state.

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