Quick release track construction for exercise equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a quick-release track structure of fitness equipment, which is used in cooperation with two belts and comprises a plurality of combination seats, which are arranged at intervals on the outer periphery of the two belts, each of the combination seats has a clamping recess, and the combination seats of the two belts correspond to each other one by one; a plurality of track plates, each of which has two clamping protrusions and is clamped in the corresponding two clamping recesses, and the track plates are combined with the combination seats in a separable manner; thus, the track plates can be quickly disassembled and assembled without the need for additional tools.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a quick-release track structure, and particularly to a quick-release track structure for fitness equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Running fitness equipment is mostly divided into electric treadmills, flat treadmills, and conveyor belt treadmills. Electric treadmills use a motor to provide power and combine it with a conveyor belt to allow users to perform brisk walking, jogging, or sprinting movements. They can also adjust the speed of the conveyor belt and the incline to simulate the undulations of a real road surface.

[0003] A flat treadmill is similar to an electric treadmill, but the difference is that it cannot adjust the incline to simulate the undulations of a real road surface.

[0004] Recently, new types of treadmills, such as belt treadmills, have emerged. The power of a belt treadmill comes from the user himself. In this way, the user must exert force to drive the belt, which will require more muscle strength and endurance during training, thus helping to improve the user's training effect.

[0005] For example, Taiwan Patent Publication No. TWI682798B, "Non-Powered Tracked Treadmill," includes a frame unit, a rotating unit, a support unit, a track unit, and two limiting pressure bars. The rotating unit rotatably mounts the frame unit and includes a front rolling group and a rear rolling group. The support unit is located between the front and rear rolling groups and includes several fixed rods arranged in an arc shape. The track unit rotatably surrounds the front rolling group, the rear rolling group, and the support unit to form a closed loop. The track unit can be driven by the rotating unit and includes a running belt that slides along the support unit and several track plates for forming an arc-shaped running surface. Each limiting pressure bar includes a pressure plate for pressing against the track plates and bringing the running belt close to the support unit, thereby maintaining the contour of the arc-shaped running surface.

[0006] In the aforementioned case, the track plates are secured to the running belt by a combination of screws and nuts, making it inconvenient to disassemble the track plates and requiring additional tools. Utility Model Content

[0007] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a quick-release track structure for fitness equipment, enabling the rapid disassembly of track plates to facilitate repair or replacement of track plates, or cleaning of the track interior.

[0008] This utility model provides a quick-release track structure for fitness equipment, used in conjunction with two belts located on opposite sides along a width direction. The belts are wound around a driving pulley and a driven pulley. The quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment comprises:

[0009] Multiple coupling seats are provided on the outer periphery of the aforementioned two belts. Each coupling seat has a locking recess. The aforementioned coupling seats on the aforementioned belts are spaced apart, and the aforementioned coupling seats on the aforementioned belts on the two sides correspond one-to-one in the width direction.

[0010] A plurality of track plates extend along the width direction. Each track plate has a top surface and a bottom surface. Two locking protrusions are provided at both ends of the bottom surface in the width direction. The two locking protrusions of the track plate are respectively locked into the two locking recesses corresponding in the width direction, so that the track plate can be selectively separated from or joined to the two joint seats corresponding in the width direction.

[0011] Furthermore, a reinforcing rib is provided protruding from the bottom surface of the aforementioned track plate, and the reinforcing rib extends along the width direction and is disposed between the aforementioned two locking protrusions.

[0012] Furthermore, the aforementioned track plate has a metal component and a cushioning component that are combined together. The cushioning component is made of a soft material and covers the top of the metal component, thus forming the top surface.

[0013] Furthermore, the aforementioned latching protrusion and the aforementioned latching recess extend along the width direction.

[0014] Furthermore, the aforementioned locking recess has two clamping springs, which form a connected narrowing section and an enlarged section; the aforementioned locking protrusion has a connected neck section and a locking section; when the aforementioned locking protrusion is inserted into the aforementioned locking recess, the locking section pushes the narrowing section to resist the elastic force of the aforementioned clamping springs and extends into the enlarged section. At this time, the narrowing section just recovers its elastic force and abuts against the neck section, so that the locking section is temporarily limited by the narrowing section and cannot be disengaged.

[0015] Furthermore, the aforementioned latching recess has at least one notch, which divides the aforementioned latching recess into at least two latching recess segments in the width direction.

[0016] Furthermore, two through holes are provided at the bottom of the aforementioned latching recess, and the aforementioned coupling seat is locked and fixed to the aforementioned belt by two screws extending into the two through holes.

[0017] Furthermore, the aforementioned coupling seat is convex in shape and has a middle section, and also has two extension sections located on both sides of the middle section, with the aforementioned locking recess disposed in the middle section.

[0018] Furthermore, the aforementioned coupling seats on the aforementioned belt are arranged at equal intervals.

[0019] The following effects can be achieved based on the above technical features:

[0020] 1. It can quickly disassemble and assemble the tracks, making it easy to replace or repair damaged tracks. No additional tools are needed for disassembly and assembly; the tracks can be separated using only the hands.

[0021] 2. When the inside of the tracks needs to be cleaned, the track plates can be removed directly to expose the inside of the tracks for easy cleaning.

[0022] 3. The enlarged section of the clamping spring in the latching recess can accommodate the latching section of the latching protrusion, and the reduced section of the clamping spring restricts the displacement of the latching section, so that the latching section cannot disengage from the enlarged section.

[0023] 4. The top surface of the tracks is covered with a soft material, which can cushion the impact of the user stepping on the tracks and reduce the burden on the joints.

[0024] 5. The bottom of the track plate is equipped with reinforcing ribs, which can improve the track plate's impact resistance. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the tracked treadmill with this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the track having the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a partial exploded view of the track having the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of the coupling seat, track plate, and belt of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Fitness equipment; 2-Track assembly; 21-Belt; 211-Screw hole; 22-Drive wheel; 23-Driven wheel; 3-Connecting seat; 31-Clamping recess; 311-Clamping spring; 3111-Reduced section; 3112-Enlarged section; 312-Notch; 313-Perforation; 32-Middle section; 33-Extension section; 4-Track plate; 41-Metal part; 42-Buffer part; 43-Bottom surface; 44-Clamping protrusion; 441-Neck section; 442-Clamping section; 45-Reinforcing rib; 5-Screw; W-Width direction. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Based on the above technical features, the main functions of the quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment of this utility model will be clearly presented in the following embodiments.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, this utility model provides a quick-release track structure for fitness equipment, which is used in conjunction with a fitness equipment 1. The fitness equipment 1 has a track assembly 2, and the track assembly 2 has two belts 21 located on opposite sides along a width direction W. The aforementioned belts 21 are wrapped around a driving wheel 22 and a driven wheel 23. The driving wheel 22 drives the aforementioned belts 21, and the driven wheel 23 maintains the tension of the aforementioned belts 21. The quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment includes a plurality of connecting seats 3 and a plurality of track plates 4.

[0034] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the aforementioned coupling seat 3 is disposed on the outer periphery of the two aforementioned belts 21. The aforementioned coupling seat 3 has a locking recess 31. The aforementioned coupling seats 3 on the aforementioned belts 21 are arranged at intervals. In this embodiment, they are arranged at equal intervals, but this is not a limitation. The aforementioned connecting seats 3 of the aforementioned belts 21 located on both sides correspond one-to-one in the width direction W. Specifically, the aforementioned connecting seat 3 is convex in shape and has a middle section 32 and two extension sections 33 located on both sides of the middle section 32. The aforementioned locking recess 31 is located in the middle section 32 and extends along the width direction W. The aforementioned locking recess 31 has two clamping springs 311, which form a connected narrow section 3111 and an enlarged section 3112. The aforementioned locking recess 31 has at least one notch 312. In this embodiment, it has two notches 312, which divides the aforementioned locking recess 31 into three locking recess sections in the width direction W. Two through holes 313 are provided at one bottom of the aforementioned locking recess 31.

[0035] When the aforementioned coupling seat 3 is installed on the aforementioned belt 21, it is fixed to the aforementioned belt 21 by means of two screws 5 passing through the two through holes 313 and locking them with the two screw holes 211 of the aforementioned belt 21.

[0036] The aforementioned track plate 4 extends along the width direction W. The aforementioned track plate 4 has a top surface and a bottom surface 43 facing each other. Two locking protrusions 44 are provided at both ends of the bottom surface 43 in the width direction W. Specifically, the aforementioned track plate 4 has a metal part 41 and a buffer part 42 connected together. The buffer part 42 is made of soft material and covers the top of the metal part 41 to form the top surface. The aforementioned track plate 4 has a reinforcing rib 45 protruding from the bottom surface 43. The reinforcing rib 45 extends along the width direction W and is disposed between the two aforementioned locking protrusions 44. The aforementioned locking protrusions 44 have a neck section 441 and a locking section 442 connected together.

[0037] The two aforementioned locking protrusions 44 of the aforementioned track plate 4 are respectively locked into the two aforementioned locking recesses 31 corresponding to the width direction W, so that the aforementioned track plate 4 can be selectively separated from or joined to the two aforementioned joining seats 3 corresponding to the width direction W; specifically, when the aforementioned locking protrusion 44 is inserted into the aforementioned locking recess 31, the locking segment 442 pushes the shrinking segment 3111 to resist the elastic force of the aforementioned clamping spring 311 and extends into the enlarged segment 3112. At this time, the shrinking segment 3111 just restores its elastic force and abuts against the neck segment 441, so that the locking segment 442 is temporarily limited by the shrinking segment 3111 and cannot be disengaged.

[0038] When removing the aforementioned track plate 4, it is only necessary to apply force in a direction away from the aforementioned coupling seat 3, so that the locking section 442 of the aforementioned locking protrusion 44 pushes the narrowing section 3111 to resist the elastic force of the aforementioned clamping spring 311, and moves the locking section 442 out of the enlarged section 3112, so that the aforementioned locking protrusion 44 can be disengaged from the aforementioned locking recess 31, and the aforementioned track plate 4 can be removed.

[0039] When the elastic force of the aforementioned clamping spring 311 is too large or too small, the design can be changed to adjust the number of the aforementioned notches 312. When the number of the aforementioned notches 312 is more, the elastic force of the aforementioned clamping spring 311 will be smaller. Conversely, when the number of the aforementioned notches 312 is less, the elastic force of the aforementioned clamping spring 311 will be larger.

[0040] Based on the above description of the embodiments, it should be fully understood that the operation, use and effects of this utility model are as follows. The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be used to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. That is, any simple equivalent changes and modifications made based on the content of this utility model are within the scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-release track structure for fitness equipment, used in conjunction with two belts located on opposite sides along a width direction, the belts being wound around a driving pulley and a driven pulley, characterized in that, The quick-release track construction of this fitness equipment includes: Multiple coupling seats are provided on the outer periphery of the aforementioned two belts. Each coupling seat has a locking recess. The aforementioned coupling seats on the aforementioned belts are spaced apart, and the aforementioned coupling seats on the aforementioned belts on the two sides correspond one-to-one in the width direction. A plurality of track plates extend along the width direction. Each track plate has a top surface and a bottom surface. Two locking protrusions are provided at both ends of the bottom surface in the width direction. The two locking protrusions of the track plate are respectively locked into the two locking recesses corresponding in the width direction, so that the track plate can be selectively separated from or joined to the two joint seats corresponding in the width direction.

2. The quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned track plate has a reinforcing rib protruding from the bottom surface, and the reinforcing rib extends along the width direction and is disposed between the aforementioned two locking protrusions.

3. The quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned track plate has a metal component and a cushioning component that are combined together. The cushioning component is made of a soft material and covers the top of the metal component, thus forming the top surface.

4. The quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned latching protrusion and the aforementioned latching recess extend along the width direction.

5. The quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned locking recess has two clamping springs, which form a connected narrow section and an enlarged section; the aforementioned locking protrusion has a connected neck section and a locking section; when the aforementioned locking protrusion is inserted into the aforementioned locking recess, the locking section pushes the narrow section to resist the elastic force of the aforementioned clamping springs and extends into the enlarged section. At this time, the narrow section just recovers its elastic force and abuts against the neck section, so that the locking section is temporarily limited by the narrow section and cannot be disengaged.

6. The quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The aforementioned latching recess has at least one notch, which divides the aforementioned latching recess into at least two latching recess segments in the width direction.

7. The quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Two through holes are provided at the bottom of the aforementioned locking recess, and the aforementioned coupling seat is locked and fixed to the aforementioned belt by two screws extending into the two through holes.

8. The quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned coupling seat is convex in shape and has a middle section, and also has two extension sections located on both sides of the middle section, and the aforementioned locking recess is provided in the middle section.

9. The quick-release track structure of the fitness equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned coupling seats on the aforementioned belt are arranged at equal intervals.

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