Segmented frame mechanism and treadmill

By using a segmented frame structure, combining metal tubes and carbon fiber tubes with die-cast metal blocks, the problem of high weight and cost of existing treadmill frames has been solved, achieving the effects of lightweighting and cost reduction.

CN224331443UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09ZHEJIANG LIJIUJIA SPORTS EQUIP

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG LIJIUJIA SPORTS EQUIP
Filing Date
2025-07-03
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

Existing one-piece treadmill frames are heavy and expensive, making them difficult to move and transport.

Method used

It adopts a segmented frame structure, using metal or carbon fiber tubes as connecting pipes, and die-cast metal or carbon fiber blocks as splicing parts to form a U-shaped frame body. Combined with hollow steel pipes and motor components, it reduces the overall weight while maintaining connection strength.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the weight and production cost of the treadmill while maintaining the connection strength of the frame and the efficiency of space utilization.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sectional frame mechanism and treadmill, sectional frame mechanism includes first connecting pipe, it is 7 character type metal pipe or carbon fiber pipe, set up the second connecting pipe in the side of first connecting pipe and with the longitudinal side of first connecting pipe parallel arrangement, it also is streamline metal pipe or carbon fiber pipe, two ends are connected respectively with first connecting pipe, the splicing piece of second connecting pipe, it is die casting metal block or carbon fiber block, first connecting pipe, splicing piece, second connecting pipe are connected into U character type frame body in proper order. The utility model discloses through the connection of two ends of splicing piece with first connecting pipe, second connecting pipe respectively, can guarantee the connecting strength while reducing the weight of whole frame body, and the one end of motor main body can be set up on splicing piece, has effectively solved the problem of current integral treadmill frame weight is heavy and cost is higher.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and the promotion of national fitness activities, users have an increasing demand for treadmills. Treadmills are suitable for indoor use, take up little space, and are loved by many users.

[0003] CN118477285A discloses a one-piece molded treadmill structure, including an outer contour that is U-shaped and integrally molded. A drive mechanism is fixedly located at one end of the curved outer contour, and a running mechanism is rotatably located at the end of the outer contour near the drive mechanism. The running mechanism and drive mechanism are connected by a transmission. A support mechanism is fixedly located at the bottom end of the outer contour. While this technical solution makes the treadmill body more robust during connection, it uses cast hollow steel pipes, resulting in a heavier treadmill that is inconvenient for handling and transportation. Using integrally molded aluminum alloy pipes would increase costs to some extent. Therefore, a segmented frame structure and treadmill are provided to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] One of the purposes of this utility model is to provide a segmented frame mechanism and treadmill, so as to solve the problems of heavy weight and high cost of existing one-piece treadmill frames.

[0005] This utility model relates to a segmented frame mechanism and a treadmill, which can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] This utility model discloses a segmented frame mechanism for use in a treadmill, comprising a first connecting tube, which is a 7-shaped metal tube or a carbon fiber tube; a second connecting tube, which is disposed on the side of the first connecting tube and parallel to the longitudinal side of the first connecting tube, the second connecting tube also being a streamlined metal tube or a carbon fiber tube; and a splicing component, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the first connecting tube and the second connecting tube, the splicing component being a die-cast metal block or a carbon fiber block;

[0007] The first connecting pipe, the splicing component, and the second connecting pipe are sequentially connected to form a U-shaped frame body.

[0008] In one embodiment, a plurality of connecting rods are fixedly connected between the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first connecting pipe is a hollow steel pipe, which includes a longitudinal connecting section, an arc-shaped section and a transverse connecting section integrally formed in sequence; the second connecting pipe is also a hollow steel pipe.

[0010] In one embodiment, a first connecting seat and a second connecting seat are fixedly provided on the longitudinal connecting segment; a third connecting seat and a fourth connecting seat are fixedly provided on the second connecting pipe, and the third connecting seat and the fourth connecting seat are respectively symmetrically arranged with respect to the first connecting seat and the second connecting seat.

[0011] In one embodiment, a connecting frame is fixedly provided on the transverse connecting segment, and the connecting frame is provided with a plurality of first fixing holes.

[0012] In one embodiment, the splicing component is an arc-shaped steel casting with a first connector and a second connector at each end. The first connector is connected in the transverse connecting section, and the second connector is connected in the second connecting pipe.

[0013] In one embodiment, the splicing component is integrally formed with a recessed portion, which is disposed between the first connector and the second connector, and the recessed portion is provided with a plurality of second fixing holes.

[0014] This utility model discloses a treadmill comprising the segmented frame mechanism described in any of the preceding claims; further comprising a base plate and a cover plate relatively fixedly disposed at the front end of the segmented frame mechanism, the segmented frame mechanism, the base plate, and the cover plate forming a hollow cavity; a control and display component disposed through the cavity; a drive motor assembly disposed in the cavity and electrically connected to the control and display component; and a running belt assembly movably disposed on the segmented frame mechanism and drivenly connected to the drive motor assembly.

[0015] In one embodiment, the drive motor assembly includes a motor body disposed in the hollow cavity formed by the segmented frame mechanism, the base plate and the cover plate and being drively connected to the running belt assembly; a first fixing seat and a second fixing seat are respectively disposed on the motor body, the first fixing seat and the second fixing seat being respectively disposed on the recess of the splicing piece and the connecting frame of the first connecting pipe.

[0016] In one embodiment, the running belt assembly includes a drive belt that is driven to the motor body; a drive roller that rotates at both ends on a first connecting seat and a third connecting seat, respectively, and is driven to the drive belt; a driven roller that rotates at both ends on a second connecting seat and a fourth connecting seat, respectively; and a running belt body that is movably mounted on the segmented frame mechanism and driven to the drive roller and the driven roller.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model of a segmented frame mechanism and a treadmill are as follows:

[0018] This utility model discloses a segmented frame mechanism and treadmill. The two ends of the splicing component are connected to the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe, respectively. The first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are both made of metal pipe or carbon fiber pipe, while the splicing component is made of metal die casting or carbon fiber block. This can reduce the weight of the entire frame body while ensuring the connection strength. At the same time, one end of the motor body can be set on the splicing component, which can reduce the space occupied by the frame mechanism to a certain extent, thereby reducing the production cost and transportation cost of the treadmill. It effectively solves the problems of heavy weight and high cost of existing integrated treadmill frames. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a segmented frame mechanism according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a segmented frame mechanism according to the present invention, including splicing components;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the splicing components shown;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a treadmill according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a treadmill cover removal method according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram of point A shown.

[0026] The diagram indicates the following: 10, segmented frame mechanism; 11, first connecting pipe; 111, longitudinal connecting section; 1111, first connecting seat; 1112, second connecting seat; 112, arc-shaped section; 113, transverse connecting section; 1131, connecting frame; 11311, first fixing hole; 12, second connecting pipe; 121, third connecting seat; 122, fourth connecting seat; 13, splicing piece; 131, first connector; 132, second connector; 133, recessed part; 1331, second fixing hole; 14, connecting rod; 20, base plate; 30, cover plate; 40, control and display assembly; 50, drive motor assembly; 51, motor body; 52, first fixing seat; 53, second fixing seat; 60, running belt assembly; 61, transmission belt; 62, driving roller; 63, driven roller; 64, running belt body. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-5 As shown, the segmented frame mechanism 10 of this utility model is mainly used in treadmills. It includes a first connecting pipe 11, a second connecting pipe 12, a splicing component 13, and multiple connecting rods 14. The first connecting pipe 11 is a 7-shaped hollow metal tube or a carbon fiber tube. The second connecting pipe 12 is located on the side of the first connecting pipe 11 and is parallel to the longitudinal side of the first connecting pipe 11. It is also a streamlined hollow metal tube or a carbon fiber tube. The splicing component 13 is a die-cast metal block or a carbon fiber block. Its two ends are connected to the first connecting pipe 11 and the second connecting pipe 12 respectively, thereby forming a U-shaped frame body. The two ends of the multiple connecting rods 14 are fixedly connected to the first connecting pipe 11 and the second connecting pipe 12 respectively, thereby facilitating the support operation of the running belt assembly 60.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the first connecting pipe 11 is a hollow steel pipe, which includes a longitudinal connecting section 111, an arc-shaped section 112, and a transverse connecting section 113 arranged sequentially, all three being integrally formed. Specifically, a first connecting seat 1111 and a second connecting seat 1112 are fixedly provided on the longitudinal connecting section 111, and one end of the active roller 62 and the driven roller 63 in the running belt assembly 60 are rotatably mounted on the first connecting seat 1111 and the second connecting seat 1112, respectively; a connecting frame 1131 is fixedly provided on the transverse connecting section 113, and the connecting frame 1131 is provided with a plurality of first fixing holes 11311, and one end of the motor body 51 in the drive motor assembly 50 is mounted on the connecting frame 1131 through the plurality of first fixing holes 11311.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the second connecting pipe 12 is also a hollow steel pipe, on which a third connecting seat 121 and a fourth connecting seat 122 are fixedly installed respectively. The third connecting seat 121 and the fourth connecting seat 122 are symmetrically arranged with the first connecting seat 1111 and the second connecting seat 1112 respectively. The two ends of the driving roller 62 are rotatably mounted on the first connecting seat 1111 and the third connecting seat 121 respectively, and the two ends of the driven roller 63 are rotatably mounted on the second connecting seat 1112 and the fourth connecting seat 122 respectively.

[0032] Please see Figures 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the splicing component 13 is an arc-shaped steel casting with a first connector 131 and a second connector 132 at its two ends. The first connector 131 is connected to the transverse connecting section 113, and the second connector 132 is connected to the second connecting pipe 12, thereby forming a U-shaped frame body with the first connecting pipe 11, the second connecting pipe 12, and the splicing component 13. The splicing component 13 also has an integrally formed recess 133, which is located between the first connector 131 and the second connector 132. One end of the motor body 51 in the drive motor assembly 50 is located on the recess 133. Specifically, the recess 133 has a plurality of second fixing holes 1331, and one end of the motor body 51 is mounted on the recess 133 through the plurality of second fixing holes 1331.

[0033] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the treadmill of this utility model includes a segmented frame mechanism 10, a base plate 20, a cover plate 30, a control and display component 40, a drive motor assembly 50, and a running belt assembly 60, as described above. The base plate 20 and the cover plate 30 are fixedly disposed at the front end of the segmented frame mechanism 10, and the segmented frame mechanism 10, the base plate 20, and the cover plate 30 form a hollow cavity. The control and display component 40 is disposed through the cavity, and control and display operations are performed through the control and display component 40. The drive motor assembly 50 is disposed in the cavity and is electrically connected to the control and display component 40. The running belt assembly 60 is movably disposed on the segmented frame mechanism 10 and is drive-connected to the drive motor assembly 50, and the drive motor assembly 50 drives the running belt assembly 60 to move on the segmented frame mechanism 10.

[0034] Please see Figures 4-6 As shown, specifically, the control display component 40 includes a circuit board and a display screen; the circuit board is fixedly installed in the cavity formed by the segmented frame mechanism 10, the base plate 20 and the cover plate 30 and is electrically connected to the display screen and the drive motor assembly 50 respectively. The control technology used is existing technology, so its specific control process and product model will not be described in detail here; the display screen is installed through the cover plate 30 and the display operation is performed through the display screen.

[0035] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, specifically, the drive motor assembly 50 includes a motor body 51, a first fixed seat 52, and a second fixed seat 53. The motor body 51 is disposed in the cavity formed by the segmented frame mechanism 10, the base plate 20, and the cover plate 30 and is connected to the running belt assembly 60 in a transmission manner. Its two ends are respectively disposed on the recess 133 and the connecting frame 1131 through the first fixed seat 52 and the second fixed seat 53. Specifically, the running belt assembly 60 includes a transmission belt 61, a drive roller 62, a driven roller 63, and a running belt body 64; the transmission belt 61 is connected to the motor body 51; the two ends of the drive roller 62 rotate on the first connecting seat 1111 and the third connecting seat 121 respectively and are connected to the transmission belt 61; the two ends of the driven roller 63 are rotatably mounted on the second connecting seat 1112 and the fourth connecting seat 122 respectively; the running belt body 64 is movably mounted on the segmented frame mechanism 10 and is connected to the drive roller 62 and the driven roller 63; the motor body 51 drives the running belt body 64 to move on the drive roller 62 and the driven roller 63 in sequence through the motor body 51 and the transmission belt 61.

[0036] The specific assembly process of the segmented frame mechanism and treadmill of this utility model is as follows: First, connect the first connector 131 and the second connector 132 at both ends of the splicing part 13 to the first connecting pipe 11 and the second connecting pipe 12 respectively. Then, fix the two ends of the multiple connecting rods 14 to the first connecting pipe 11 and the second connecting pipe 12 to complete the assembly operation of the segmented frame mechanism 10. Then, install the base plate 20, the cover plate 30, the control display component 40, the drive motor component 50, and the running belt component 60 on the segmented frame mechanism 10 respectively to complete the assembly operation of the treadmill.

[0037] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0038] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A segmented frame mechanism, applied to a treadmill, characterized in that, include: The first connecting tube is either a 7-shaped metal tube or a carbon fiber tube; The second connecting tube is disposed on the side of the first connecting tube and is parallel to the longitudinal side of the first connecting tube. The second connecting tube is also a streamlined metal tube or a carbon fiber tube. The splicing component is connected at both ends to the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe, respectively. The splicing component is an arc-shaped die-cast metal block or a carbon fiber block. The first connecting pipe, the splicing component, and the second connecting pipe are sequentially connected to form a U-shaped frame body.

2. A segmented frame mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, Multiple connecting rods are fixedly connected between the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe.

3. A segmented frame mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The first connecting pipe is a hollow steel pipe, which includes a longitudinal connecting section, an arc-shaped section and a transverse connecting section integrally formed in sequence; the second connecting pipe is also a hollow steel pipe.

4. A segmented frame mechanism according to claim 3, wherein, A first connecting seat and a second connecting seat are fixedly provided on the longitudinal connecting section respectively; a third connecting seat and a fourth connecting seat are fixedly provided on the second connecting pipe respectively, and the third connecting seat and the fourth connecting seat are respectively symmetrically arranged with the first connecting seat and the second connecting seat.

5. A segmented frame mechanism according to claim 3, wherein, A connecting frame is fixedly installed on the transverse connecting section, and the connecting frame is provided with a plurality of first fixing holes.

6. A segmented frame mechanism according to claim 3, wherein, The splicing component is an arc-shaped steel casting, with a first connector and a second connector at each end. The first connector is connected in the transverse connecting section, and the second connector is connected in the second connecting pipe.

7. A segmented frame mechanism according to claim 6, wherein, The splicing component has an integrally formed recessed portion, which is located between the first connector and the second connector, and the recessed portion has a plurality of second fixing holes.

8. A treadmill characterized by, The system includes the segmented frame mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-7; it also includes a base plate and a cover plate that are relatively fixedly disposed at the front end of the segmented frame mechanism, wherein the segmented frame mechanism, the base plate, and the cover plate form a hollow cavity; A control and display assembly that penetrates the cavity; a drive motor assembly that is disposed in the cavity and electrically connected to the control and display assembly; The activity is set on the segmented frame mechanism and is driven by the drive motor assembly of the treadmill belt assembly.

9. A treadmill as claimed in claim 8, wherein, The drive motor assembly includes a motor body, which is disposed in the hollow cavity formed by the segmented frame mechanism, the base plate and the cover plate and is connected to the running belt assembly in a transmission manner; a first fixing seat and a second fixing seat are respectively disposed on the motor body, the first fixing seat and the second fixing seat are respectively disposed on the recess of the splicing piece and the connecting frame of the first connecting pipe.

10. The treadmill of claim 9, wherein, The running belt assembly includes a transmission belt that is driven to the motor body; a drive roller that rotates at both ends on a first connecting seat and a third connecting seat, respectively, and is driven to the transmission belt; a driven roller that rotates at both ends on a second connecting seat and a fourth connecting seat, respectively; and a running belt body that is movably mounted on the segmented frame mechanism and driven to the drive roller and the driven roller.