Electric control elliptical machine
By incorporating an electromagnet assembly and control module into the elliptical trainer, combined with a transmission system, the problem of inconvenient resistance adjustment in existing elliptical trainers has been solved. Dynamic resistance adjustment and braking have been achieved, improving training effectiveness and ease of operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN SHUANG SHENG METAL PROD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing elliptical trainers are inconvenient to use for electromagnetically controlled resistance adjustments for adaptive training, which affects their effectiveness.
By setting up an electromagnet assembly, a data processing module, and a control module, the magnetic force inside the flywheel is adjusted using the principle of electromagnetic induction to achieve auxiliary increase or decrease in resistance. Combined with the transmission system and pedal structure, dynamic adjustment of resistance and braking are achieved.
It achieves convenience and practicality in the use of the electronically controlled elliptical machine, allowing the resistance to be adjusted according to training needs, improving training effectiveness, and ensuring the safety and stability of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of elliptical machine technology, specifically an electrically controlled elliptical machine. Background Technology
[0002] An elliptical trainer is a full-body aerobic fitness machine that simulates natural walking, running, or climbing movements. It gets its name from the elliptical shape of its motion trajectory. The elliptical trainer is primarily driven by the user's legs; by gripping the handles and pushing and pulling back and forth, the user's feet move in opposite directions, pedaling forward and backward. The electrically controlled flywheel operates primarily using the principle of electromagnetic induction. When the elliptical trainer is powered on, the electromagnets generate magnetic force, which interacts with the magnets inside the flywheel to create resistance. The resistance is adjusted by changing the distance between the electromagnets and the flywheel, thus assisting in its rotation.
[0003] In response, Chinese patent application number CN202220575511.6 discloses an elliptical machine: including a frame, a flywheel assembly, a swing arm, and a foot pedal assembly; the flywheel assembly includes a drive wheel and a flywheel rotatably connected to the frame, the drive wheel being driven by the flywheel, and a crank connected to the shaft of the drive wheel; the foot pedal assembly includes a connecting rod and a pedal, one end of the connecting rod being rotatably connected to the bottom of the swing arm, and the other end being rotatably connected to the crank; the frame is also equipped with a breathing light and a power generation device, the input end of the power generation device being driven by the drive wheel, and the output end of the power generation device being electrically connected to the breathing light;
[0004] However, existing elliptical trainers are inconvenient to use for electromagnetically controlled resistance adjustments for adaptive training, which affects their effectiveness.
[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, an electrically controlled elliptical machine is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electrically controlled elliptical machine to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that existing elliptical machines are inconvenient to use for electromagnetically controlled adjustment of resistance for adaptive training, thus affecting the effectiveness of use.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an electrically controlled elliptical machine, comprising an assembly base frame, with corresponding front and rear upright frames fixedly mounted at the front and rear respectively, and upright plates fixedly mounted on both sides of the rear upright frame. A control panel is mounted on the top of the front upright frame, and a data processing module and a control module electrically connected to the control panel are mounted on the bottom of the rear upright frame. A transmission wheel is mounted on the rear side of the rear upright frame via a transmission shaft, and the transmission shaft is inserted into the rear side of the rear upright frame via bearings on both sides. The front side of the rear upright frame is connected via a wheel axle. The device is equipped with a flywheel, and an electromagnet assembly electrically connected to the control module is installed inside the flywheel. A bearing is installed between the axle and the middle of the flywheel, and both ends of the axle are fixed to the middle of the upright plate. Pedals are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rear upright. A hinge rod is installed on the rear side of the pedal through a rear hinge sleeve, and the lower end of the hinge rod is fixed to the outer end of the drive shaft. A front lever is hinged to the front end of the pedal, and a horizontal bar is horizontally arranged on the upper part of the front upright. The horizontal bar is hinged to the front lever through a front hinge sleeve, and both the front and rear hinge sleeves are equipped with bearings.
[0008] As a further step of this solution, a footrest frame is fixedly provided in the center of the pedal surface, and an anti-slip pad is fixedly provided on the inner surface of the footrest frame. A fixed handle is fixedly provided on the top of the front vertical frame, and the fixed handle is located between the upper parts of the two sets of front levers. The rear vertical frame is covered with an outer shell, and the two sets of outer shells are assembled by screws.
[0009] As a further step of this solution, a transmission belt is fitted on the outer wall of the transmission wheel, and a driven wheel is fitted on the front end of the transmission belt. The driven wheel is fixed to the outer wall surface of the flywheel, and corresponding teeth are provided between the inner wall of the transmission belt, the outer wall of the transmission wheel, and the outer wall of the driven wheel.
[0010] As a further step of this solution, a tensioning pulley is pressed against the upper part of the middle of the transmission belt, a hinge plate is hinged to the side of the tensioning pulley, and the middle part of the hinge plate is assembled to the side of the upright plate by a shaft pin. A tension spring is hooked to the end of the hinge plate away from the tensioning pulley, and a crossbeam plate is hooked above the tension spring. The crossbeam plate is fixed to the upper part of the front side of the upright plate.
[0011] As a further step of this solution, the electromagnet assembly consists of ten sets of electromagnet coils, and the inner diameter of the ten sets of electromagnet coils decreases sequentially from the outside to the inside. The inner wall of the flywheel is fixed with magnets of corresponding magnetic poles. The electromagnet assembly is supported by an outer bracket, and a mounting sleeve is fixed in the middle of the outer bracket. The mounting sleeve is sleeved on the side end of the wheel axle, and a locking block is fixed on the outside of the mounting sleeve, and the locking block is locked at the front opening in the middle of the upright plate.
[0012] As a further step of this solution, a lower abutment plate is provided below the outer wall of the flywheel, and electric telescopic rods are supported on both sides of the lower abutment plate. A base plate is fixed to the bottom of the electric telescopic rod, and the base plate is supported and assembled on the bottom wall surface of the rear stand.
[0013] As a further step of this solution, a pad is fixedly provided on the surface of the lower abutment plate. The arc shape of the lower abutment plate and the pad is the same as the arc shape of the outer ring of the flywheel. A bottom spring is supported at the center of the bottom of the lower abutment plate. A limiting ring is fixedly provided at the center of the bottom of both the bottom plate and the lower abutment plate. The two sets of limiting rings are located at the upper and lower ends of the bottom spring.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: this utility model facilitates adaptive training by increasing or decreasing resistance with electromagnetic control during use, which is conducive to improving the use effect;
[0015] 1. This utility model, by incorporating an electromagnet assembly, along with a rear upright, a front upright, and a control panel, facilitates control of the electromagnet assembly via a data processing module and a control module. During use, the electromagnet coil inside the assembly is energized to generate magnetic force, which, in conjunction with a magnetic coil fixed to the inner wall of the flywheel, assists in generating resistance. This allows for easy adjustment and control of the resistance as needed, achieving better training results. This design enhances the convenience and practicality of the electric elliptical trainer.
[0016] 2. This utility model, by setting up a transmission wheel and a flywheel, facilitates the generation of resistance for rotation during assembly and use through the cooperation of the electromagnet assembly. Subsequently, by stepping on the pedal, the flywheel is driven by the transmission wheel, thereby facilitating power transmission and making operation more convenient. At the same time, the setting of the lower stop plate allows for better limiting when stopping, facilitating subsequent stable and safe use. Through this design, the convenience and practicality of the electric elliptical machine are improved. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a frontal perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the exploded three-dimensional assembly of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a side perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of a partial structure of the transmission wheel of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a side perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of a partial structure of the flywheel of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional front view cross-sectional view of a partial structure of the electromagnet assembly of this utility model;
[0022] In the diagram: 100, Assembly base frame; 110, Rear upright frame; 111, Upright frame plate; 120, Front upright frame; 121, Fixed handle; 130, Control panel; 131, Data processing module; 132, Control module; 140, Drive wheel; 141, Drive shaft; 142, Drive belt; 143, Driven wheel; 144, Gear; 145, Tensioner wheel; 146, Hinge plate; 147, Tension spring; 148, Crossbeam plate; 150, Flywheel; 151. 160. Wheel axle; 161. Electromagnet assembly; 162. Outer bracket; 163. Mounting sleeve; 170. Clamping block; 171. Pedal; 172. Hinge rod; 173. Rear hinge sleeve; 174. Front lever; 175. Crossbar; 176. Front hinge sleeve; 177. Foot pedal frame; 180. Anti-slip mat; 181. Lower stop plate; 182. Electric telescopic rod; 183. Base plate; 184. Gasket; 185. Bottom spring; 190. Limiting ring; 190. Outer shell. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figures 1-5 One embodiment provided by this utility model:
[0025] An electrically controlled elliptical machine includes an assembly base 100. A front vertical frame 120 and a rear vertical frame 110 are fixed to the front and rear of the assembly base 100, respectively. Frame plates 111 are fixed to both sides of the rear vertical frame 110. A control panel 130 is mounted on the top of the front vertical frame 120, and a data processing module 131 and a control module 132, electrically connected to the control panel 130, are mounted on the bottom of the rear vertical frame 110. A transmission wheel 140 is mounted on the rear side of the rear vertical frame 110 via a transmission shaft 141, and the transmission shaft 141 is inserted into the rear side of the rear vertical frame 110 via bearings on both sides. A flywheel 150 is mounted on the front side of the rear vertical frame 110 via an axle 151, and the flywheel 150 has internal... An electromagnet assembly 160 electrically connected to the control module 132 is provided. A bearing is filled between the axle 151 and the flywheel 150. Both ends of the axle 151 are fixed to the middle of the upright plate 111. Pedals 170 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rear upright plate 110. A hinge rod 171 is mounted on the rear side of the pedal 170 through a rear hinge sleeve 172. The lower end of the hinge rod 171 is fixed to the outer end of the drive shaft 141. A front lever 173 is hinged to the front end of the pedal 170. A horizontal bar 174 is horizontally arranged on the upper part of the front upright plate 120. The horizontal bar 174 and the front lever 173 are hinged through a front hinge sleeve 175. Both the front hinge sleeve 175 and the rear hinge sleeve 172 are equipped with bearings.
[0026] As described in more detail in this embodiment, a footrest frame 176 is fixedly provided in the center of the surface of the pedal 170, and an anti-slip pad 177 is fixedly provided on the inner surface of the footrest frame 176. A fixed handle 121 is fixedly provided on the top of the front upright frame 120, and the fixed handle 121 is located between the upper parts of the two sets of front levers 173. The rear upright frame 110 is covered with a housing 190, and the two sets of housings 190 are assembled by screws. In this way, it is convenient to assist in assembly and use during assembly.
[0027] As described in more detail in this embodiment, a transmission belt 142 is sleeved on the outer wall of the transmission wheel 140, and a driven wheel 143 is sleeved and assembled at the front end of the transmission belt 142. The driven wheel 143 is fixed on the outer wall surface of the flywheel 150. Corresponding teeth 144 are provided between the inner wall of the transmission belt 142, the outer wall of the transmission wheel 140, and the outer wall of the driven wheel 143, so as to facilitate the transmission of the flywheel 150.
[0028] As described in more detail in this embodiment, a tensioning wheel 145 is pressed against the upper part of the middle of the transmission belt 142. A hinge plate 146 is hinged to the side of the tensioning wheel 145, and the middle part of the hinge plate 146 is mounted on the side of the upright plate 111 by a shaft pin. A tension spring 147 is hooked to the end of the hinge plate 146 away from the tensioning wheel 145, and a crossbeam plate 148 is hooked above the tension spring 147. The crossbeam plate 148 is fixed to the upper part of the front side of the upright plate 111, which facilitates the tensioning of the transmission belt 142 and makes the operation and use more convenient and stable.
[0029] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the electromagnet assembly 160 consists of ten sets of electromagnet coils, and the inner diameter of the ten sets of electromagnet coils decreases sequentially from the outside to the inside. The inner wall of the flywheel 150 is fixed with magnets of corresponding magnetic poles. The outer support 161 supports the outer side of the electromagnet assembly 160, and the middle of the outer support 161 is fixed with a mounting sleeve 162. The mounting sleeve 162 is sleeved on the side end of the wheel axle 151, and the outer side of the mounting sleeve 162 is fixed with a locking block 163. The locking block 163 is locked at the front opening in the middle of the upright plate 111, which facilitates the support and assembly of the electromagnet assembly 160 and makes subsequent use more convenient.
[0030] As more detailed in this embodiment, a lower abutment plate 180 is provided below the outer wall of the flywheel 150, and electric telescopic rods 181 are supported on both sides of the lower abutment plate 180. A base plate 182 is fixed to the bottom of the electric telescopic rod 181, and the base plate 182 is supported and mounted on the bottom wall surface of the rear stand 110. In this way, it is convenient to perform auxiliary electric braking according to the needs of use, making operation and use more convenient.
[0031] As described in more detail in this embodiment, a pad 183 is fixedly provided on the surface of the lower abutment plate 180. The arc shape of the lower abutment plate 180 and the pad 183 is the same as the arc shape of the outer ring of the flywheel 150. A bottom spring 184 is supported at the center of the bottom of the lower abutment plate 180. A limiting ring 185 is fixedly provided at the center of the bottom of both the bottom plate 182 and the lower abutment plate 180. The two sets of limiting rings 185 are located at the upper and lower ends of the bottom spring 184, which facilitates auxiliary limiting support during braking.
[0032] Working principle: During use, stepping on the foot pedal 176 drives the pedal 170, which, through the cooperation of the hinge 171, rear hinge sleeve 172, front lever 173, crossbar 174, and front hinge sleeve 175, facilitates the rotation of the drive shaft 141. The movement trajectory is elliptical. When the drive shaft 141 rotates, the drive wheel 140, in cooperation with the drive belt 142 and driven wheel 143, drives the flywheel 150 to rotate. When the flywheel 150 rotates, according to training needs, the control panel 130, in cooperation with the data processing module 131 and the control module 132, energizes the corresponding electromagnet coils inside the electromagnet assembly 160 to generate magnetic force. The corresponding magnets on the inner ring wall of the flywheel 150 work together to form resistance. By energizing the corresponding electromagnets inside the electromagnet assembly 160, the distance between the corresponding electromagnets and the magnets on the inner ring wall of the flywheel 150 varies, thus creating corresponding resistance. This facilitates electronic control operation and makes operation more convenient. Furthermore, when ending or starting use, the lower abutment 180 facilitates braking of the flywheel 150. That is, by extending the electric telescopic rod 181, the lower abutment 180 and the pad 183 provide limiting support for the outer ring of the flywheel 150, making it easier to limit and brake the flywheel 150, making use more convenient and safe. The operation ends here.
[0033] It should be noted that in this application, the specific connection structure and usage principle of the control panel 130, data processing module 131, control module 132 and electromagnet assembly 160 are all prior art, and the related terms such as assembly and connection in this application are common knowledge to those skilled in the art and can be implemented through various methods. Furthermore, no other special requirements are made in this application, as long as it can achieve the functions in this application, so no specific limitations are made here.
[0034] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Those skilled in the art can readily implement this utility model based on the accompanying drawings and the above description. However, any modifications, alterations, or equivalent variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, utilizing the disclosed technical content, are considered equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, any equivalent changes, alterations, or variations made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution.
Claims
1. An electrically controlled elliptical machine, comprising an assembly base (100), characterized in that: The mounting base (100) is fixed with a front vertical frame (120) and a rear vertical frame (110) at the front and rear respectively. The rear vertical frame (110) has upright plates (111) fixed on both sides. A control panel (130) is mounted on the top of the front vertical frame (120), and a data processing module (131) and a control module (132) electrically connected to the control panel (130) are mounted on the bottom of the rear vertical frame (110). A transmission wheel (140) is mounted on the rear side of the rear vertical frame (110) via a transmission shaft (141), and the transmission shaft (141) is inserted into the rear side of the rear vertical frame (110) via bearings on both sides. A flywheel (150) is mounted on the front side of the rear vertical frame (110) via an axle (151), and the flywheel (150) contains components connected to the control module (132). The electromagnet assembly (160) is electrically connected. A bearing is filled and assembled between the axle (151) and the flywheel (150). Both ends of the axle (151) are fixed to the middle of the upright plate (111). The rear upright plate (110) is symmetrically provided with pedals (170). The rear side of the pedal (170) is equipped with a hinge rod (171) through a rear hinge sleeve (172). The lower end of the hinge rod (171) is fixed to the outer end of the transmission shaft (141). The front end of the pedal (170) is hinged to a front lever (173). A horizontal bar (174) is horizontally arranged on the upper part of the front upright plate (120). The horizontal bar (174) and the front lever (173) are hinged through a front hinge sleeve (175). Both the front hinge sleeve (175) and the rear hinge sleeve (172) are equipped with bearings.
2. The electrically controlled elliptical machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A footrest frame (176) is fixedly provided in the center of the surface of the pedal (170), and an anti-slip pad (177) is fixedly provided on the inner surface of the footrest frame (176). A fixed handle (121) is fixedly provided on the top of the front upright (120), and the fixed handle (121) is located between the upper parts of the two sets of front levers (173). The rear upright (110) is covered with a shell (190), and the two sets of shells (190) are assembled by screws.
3. The electrically controlled elliptical machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the transmission wheel (140) is fitted with a transmission belt (142), and the front end of the transmission belt (142) is fitted with a driven wheel (143), which is fixed to the outer wall surface of the flywheel (150). Corresponding teeth (144) are provided between the inner wall of the transmission belt (142), the outer wall of the transmission wheel (140), and the outer wall of the driven wheel (143).
4. An electrically controlled elliptical machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A tensioning pulley (145) is pressed against the upper part of the middle of the transmission belt (142). A hinge plate (146) is hinged to the side of the tensioning pulley (145), and the middle part of the hinge plate (146) is assembled to the side of the upright plate (111) by a shaft pin. A tension spring (147) is hooked to the end of the hinge plate (146) away from the tensioning pulley (145), and a crossbeam plate (148) is hooked above the tension spring (147). The crossbeam plate (148) is fixed to the upper part of the front side of the upright plate (111).
5. An electrically controlled elliptical machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electromagnet assembly (160) consists of ten sets of electromagnet coils, and the inner diameter of the ten sets of electromagnet coils decreases sequentially from the outside to the inside. The inner wall of the flywheel (150) is fixed with magnets of corresponding magnetic poles. The outer side of the electromagnet assembly (160) is supported by an outer bracket (161), and a mounting sleeve (162) is fixed in the middle of the outer bracket (161). The mounting sleeve (162) is sleeved on the side end of the wheel axle (151), and a locking block (163) is fixed on the outer side of the mounting sleeve (162). The locking block (163) is locked at the front opening in the middle of the upright plate (111).
6. An electrically controlled elliptical machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flywheel (150) has a lower abutment plate (180) below its outer wall, and electric telescopic rods (181) are supported on both sides of the lower abutment plate (180). A base plate (182) is fixed to the bottom of the electric telescopic rod (181), and the base plate (182) is supported and assembled on the bottom wall surface of the rear stand (110).
7. An electrically controlled elliptical machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A pad (183) is fixedly provided on the surface of the lower abutment piece (180). The arc shape of the lower abutment piece (180) and the pad (183) is the same as the arc shape of the outer ring of the flywheel (150). A bottom spring (184) is supported at the center of the bottom of the lower abutment piece (180). A limiting ring (185) is fixedly provided at the center of the bottom of both the bottom piece (182) and the lower abutment piece (180). The two sets of limiting rings (185) are located at the upper and lower ends of the bottom spring (184).
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