Panel assembly and treadmill

Abstract

This utility model discloses a panel assembly and a treadmill. The panel assembly includes a top cover fixedly connected to a crossbeam. The upper surface of the top cover has a first recessed groove that houses the panel. A second recessed groove is located at the edge of the first groove. A light strip and a light guide are arranged opposite each other on the vertical side of the second groove. The edge of the panel is positioned on the second groove and abuts against one side of the light guide. The other side of the light guide abuts against the edge of the first groove, so that the light guide is fitted between the side of the panel and the side of the first groove. The upper surface of the light guide is flush with the upper surface of the panel, thus transmitting the light emitted by the light strip to the edge of the upper surface of the panel. This utility model, by providing a light guide along the edge of the panel, allows the edge of the panel to be illuminated during use, improving the overall aesthetics and technological feel of the fitness equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fitness equipment, and in particular to a panel assembly and a treadmill. Background Technology

[0002] Existing fitness equipment typically includes a control panel, which serves as the central control platform for the equipment, allowing users to adjust the exercise intensity. As the visual element of the fitness equipment, the control panel often determines its aesthetic appeal.

[0003] As people's living standards gradually improve and their daily needs increase, users not only require fitness equipment to provide exercise, but also hope that the equipment will be more aesthetically pleasing and technologically advanced to enhance the user experience. However, the control panel components of existing fitness equipment often only provide basic central control functions, lacking aesthetic appeal and technological sophistication, thus failing to meet user needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a panel assembly and a treadmill to solve the problem that the panel assemblies of existing fitness equipment lack aesthetic appeal and technological sophistication, thus failing to meet user needs. The specific technical solution is as follows: In one aspect, this utility model provides a panel assembly, including a crossbeam and a top cover fixedly connected to the crossbeam. The upper surface of the top cover is provided with a first recessed groove, which contains a panel. A second recessed groove is provided at the edge of the first groove. A light strip is provided in the second groove near the vertical side of the panel, and a light guide is provided in the second groove away from the vertical side of the panel. The edge of the panel is located on the second groove and abuts against one side of the light guide. The other side of the light guide abuts against the edge of the first groove, so that the light guide is fitted between the side of the panel and the side of the first groove, and the upper surface of the light guide is flush with the upper surface of the panel, so as to conduct the light emitted by the light strip to the edge of the upper surface of the panel.

[0005] Furthermore, a first abutting post extending in the lateral direction is provided on the side of the light guide post near the panel, and the upper surface of the first abutting post abuts against the lower surface of the panel.

[0006] Furthermore, a second abutment post is provided on the side of the light guide post away from the panel, protruding laterally from the light guide post body. The edges of the second groove and the first groove are spaced apart so that the lower surface of the second abutment post abuts against the upper surface of the first groove, and the upper surface of the second abutment post is flush with the upper surface of the light guide post body.

[0007] Furthermore, the light guide post extends vertically to the bottom of the second groove, and a third abutting post is provided at the bottom of the second groove. The third abutting post protrudes from the light guide post body in the horizontal direction, and the lower surface of the third abutting post abuts against the upper surface of the second groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the end of the third abutment post away from the light guide post body extends towards the light strip and abuts against the side of the light strip.

[0009] Furthermore, a light-shielding component is provided on the lower surface of the panel at the position opposite to the second groove.

[0010] Furthermore, a first connecting post is provided on the lower surface of the second groove, and a first connecting hole matching the first connecting post is provided on the crossbeam. The first connecting post can be inserted into the first connecting hole, and a first fastening component is provided between the first connecting post and the first connecting hole.

[0011] Furthermore, a second connecting countersunk hole is provided on the first groove, and a second connecting post matching the second connecting countersunk hole is provided on the lower surface of the panel. The second connecting post can be inserted into the second connecting countersunk hole, and a second fastening component is provided between the second connecting post and the second connecting countersunk hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the panel assembly also includes a lower cover, which is interlocked with the upper cover to form an internal receiving space for the panel assembly.

[0013] Another aspect of this invention provides a treadmill including the panel assembly described above.

[0014] This utility model embodiment provides a panel assembly that has at least the following advantages: 1. The light guide column is fitted between the side of the panel and the side of the first groove, and the upper surface of the light guide column is flush with the upper surface of the panel, making the upper surface of the panel assembly smooth and without obvious seams, thus improving the overall aesthetics and technological feel of the panel assembly.

[0015] 2. The upper surface of the first abutting post abuts against the lower surface of the panel, and the lower surface of the second abutting post abuts against the upper surface of the first groove, so that the first groove and the panel abut against the light guide post from the upper and lower sides respectively, preventing the light guide post from protruding or sinking from the upper surface of the panel, and improving the stability and aesthetics of the light guide post.

[0016] 3. The first and third abutment posts are respectively set on the upper and lower sides of the second groove, which can make the light guide post completely surround the light strip, further facilitating the transmission of light emitted by the light strip to the light guide post, and better supporting the edge of the panel, thus improving the connection stability of the panel.

[0017] 4. The top cover is a one-piece injection molded structure. By setting the top cover to an irregular shape, the overall installation of the panel assembly is simple and smooth. It can also improve the tightness between the light guide column and the panel and the top cover, and improve the overall aesthetics and structural stability of the panel assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the detailed structure of the second groove in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0021] The panel assembly in this embodiment of the present invention can be applied to fitness equipment, specifically to fitness equipment such as treadmills that require a central control platform to adjust the intensity of exercise. This embodiment of the present invention will take a treadmill as an example to describe the panel assembly in detail.

[0022] Furthermore, the treadmill includes opposing uprights and a crossbeam 3 connected between the uprights. The crossbeam 3 can be used to fix the panel assembly of the treadmill. It should be understood that the crossbeam 3 can be a fixing structure used in other fitness equipment, and the present invention does not limit the specific structure of the crossbeam 3.

[0023] Furthermore, referring to Figure 1 In this embodiment of the utility model, the panel assembly includes an upper cover 1 and a lower cover 2 that are interlocked with each other. An internal accommodating space can be formed between the upper cover 1 and the lower cover 2. This internal accommodating space can accommodate a crossbeam 3, central control circuits, and fastening components, so as to make the overall shape and structure of the panel assembly more aesthetically pleasing.

[0024] Furthermore, in a specific embodiment of this utility model, the upper cover 1 and the lower cover 2 can be fixedly connected by snap-fit, thereby reducing the number of fasteners on the outer sides of the upper cover 1 and the lower cover 2, and further improving the aesthetic appearance of the panel assembly. Similarly, the upper cover 1 and the lower cover 2 can also be distributed and fixedly connected to the crossbeam 3 to increase the structural stability of the panel assembly. It should be noted that there can be multiple crossbeams 3 or just one crossbeam, whose function is to connect other components of the fitness equipment and to fix the panel assembly.

[0025] Furthermore, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the upper cover 1 is fixedly connected to the crossbeam 3, and the upper surface of the upper cover 1 is provided with a downwardly recessed first groove 11, which contains the panel 4. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the upper cover 1 can be an integrally molded injection molded part, and the panel 4 is placed in the first groove 11 so that the upper surface of the panel 4 is flush with the upper surface of the upper cover 1, thereby increasing the aesthetics of the upper surface of the panel assembly.

[0026] Furthermore, a knob 7 is also provided on the panel 4. One end of the knob 7 extends upward and protrudes from the upper surface of the panel 4, while the other end extends downward into the receiving space between the upper cover 1 and the lower cover 2, so as to connect the electrical control circuit in the receiving space. In use, the fitness intensity, fitness mode, fitness duration, etc., can be adjusted by rotating the knob 7. In another embodiment of this utility model, the panel 4 is a touch panel 4. In this case, it is not necessary to provide a knob 7 on the panel 4. The fitness intensity, fitness mode, fitness duration, etc. can be adjusted simply by touching the panel 4. Since the central control adjustment of the panel assembly is prior art, this utility model will not describe it in detail. In addition, for ease of description, the direction where the surface of the panel 4 is located is the horizontal direction, and the direction perpendicular to the panel 4 is the vertical direction. In addition, for safety considerations, a safety switch 8 is also provided on the panel assembly so that the user can brake the fitness equipment in an emergency to avoid safety accidents.

[0027] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the present invention, a downwardly recessed second groove 12 is provided at the edge of the first groove 11. A light strip 6 and a light guide column 5 are arranged opposite each other on the vertical side of the second groove 12. The light strip 6 is arranged on the vertical side of the second groove 12 near the panel 4, and the light guide column 5 is arranged on the vertical side away from the panel 4. The edge of the panel 4 is disposed on the second groove 12 and abuts against one side of the light guide column 5. The other side of the light guide column 5 abuts against the edge of the first groove 11, so that the light guide column 5 is fitted between the side of the panel 4 and the side of the first groove 11, and the upper surface of the light guide column 5 is flush with the upper surface of the panel 4, so as to conduct the light emitted by the light strip 6 to the edge of the upper surface of the panel 4. In this embodiment, the side of the light guide column 5 is a vertical side.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the edge of the panel 4 is positioned above the second groove 12, allowing the second groove 12 to be completely enclosed by the panel 4. The light emitted by the light strip 6 can only be transmitted to the upper surface of the light guide post 5 through the light guide post 5. To enhance the light transmission effect, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a light-shielding component is also provided on the lower surface of the panel 4 at the position opposite to the second groove 12. This light-shielding component can be a light-shielding sticker or a light-shielding coating pasted on the lower surface of the panel 4, preventing light from passing through the surface of the panel 4 and improving the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate.

[0029] Furthermore, the light guide post 5 is fitted between the side of the panel 4 and the side of the first groove 11, and the upper surface of the light guide post 5 is flush with the upper surface of the panel 4, making the upper surface of the panel assembly smooth and without obvious seams, thus improving the overall aesthetics of the panel assembly.

[0030] Furthermore, the light guide column 5 of this embodiment can be disposed on any side of the panel 4, or a combination of any sides, to enhance the technological feel of the panel assembly during use. To increase the light guiding effect of the light guide column 5, light-diffusing particles can also be added to the light guide column 5.

[0031] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the present invention, a first abutting post 51 extending in the lateral direction is also provided on the side of the light guide post 5 near the panel 4. The upper surface of the first abutting post 51 abuts against the lower surface of the panel 4. The mutual abutment between the panel 4 and the first abutting post 51 can stably fit the light guide post 5 into the edge of the panel 4, improve the stability of the light guide post 5, and make the joint between the panel 4 and the light guide post 5 tighter.

[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the invention, a second abutment post 52 protruding laterally from the body of the light guide post 5 is provided on the side of the light guide post 5 away from the panel 4. The edges of the second groove 12 and the first groove 11 are spaced apart, so that the lower surface of the second abutment post 52 abuts against the upper surface of the first groove 11, and the upper surface of the second abutment post 52 is flush with the upper surface of the body of the light guide post 5 (integrated molding). In this embodiment of the invention, the first groove 11 and the panel 4 abut against the light guide post 5 from the upper and lower sides respectively, preventing the light guide post 5 from protruding or recessing from the upper surface of the panel 4, thereby improving the stability and aesthetics of the light guide post 5.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the present invention, the light guide post 5 extends vertically to the bottom end of the second groove 12, and a third abutting post 53 is provided at the bottom end of the second groove 12. The third abutting post 53 protrudes from the body of the light guide post 5 in the horizontal direction, and the lower surface of the third abutting post 53 abuts against the upper surface of the second groove 12. The third abutting post 53 can increase the contact area between the lower side of the light guide post 5 and the second groove 12, and further improve the installation stability of the light guide post 5.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the end of the first abutting post 51 away from the body of the light guide post 5 extends toward the light strip 6 and abuts against the side of the light strip 6, and / or the end of the third abutting post 53 away from the body of the light guide post 5 extends toward the light strip 6 and abuts against the side of the light strip 6.

[0035] In this embodiment of the utility model, the first abutting post 51 and the third abutting post 53 of the light guide post 5 are respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the second groove 12, which can make the light guide post 5 completely surround the light strip 6, further facilitating the transmission of light emitted by the light strip 6 to the light guide post 5; at the same time, it can better support the edge of the panel 4 and improve the connection stability of the panel 4.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the present invention, a first connecting post 14 is provided on the lower surface of the second groove 12, and a first connecting hole matching the first connecting post 14 is provided on the crossbeam 3. The first connecting post 14 can be inserted into the first connecting hole, and a first fastening component 31 is provided between the first connecting post 14 and the first connecting hole. In this invention, the first connecting post 14 is integrally injection molded to the lower side of the upper cover 1. There can be multiple first connecting posts 14, which are spaced apart, thereby more stably fixing the upper cover 1 to the crossbeam 3.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the present invention, a second connecting countersunk hole 13 is also provided on the first groove 11, and a second connecting post 41 matching the second connecting countersunk hole 13 is provided on the lower surface of the panel 4. The second connecting post 41 can be inserted into the second connecting countersunk hole 13, and a second fastening component is provided between the second connecting post 41 and the second connecting countersunk hole 13. In this embodiment of the present invention, there can also be multiple second connecting countersunk holes 13 and second connecting posts 41. The combination and spacing of multiple second connecting countersunk holes 13 and second connecting posts 41 can more stably fix the panel 4 and improve the overall connection stability of the panel assembly.

[0038] In the installation process of the panel assembly of this utility model embodiment, the light strip 6 and the light guide column 5 are first fixed in the second groove 12, then the panel 4 is fixed in the first groove 11, then the upper cover 1 is fixed on the crossbeam 3, and finally the lower cover 2 is engaged with the upper cover 1 from bottom to top. This not only makes the overall installation of the panel assembly simple and smooth, but also improves the tightness between the light guide column 5 and the panel 4 and the upper cover 1, thereby improving the overall aesthetics and structural stability of the panel assembly.

[0039] This utility model embodiment provides a panel assembly that has at least the following advantages: 1. The light guide post 5 is fitted between the side of the panel 4 and the side of the first groove 11, and the upper surface of the light guide post 5 is flush with the upper surface of the panel 4, so that the upper surface of the panel assembly is smooth and without obvious seams, improving the overall aesthetics and technological feel of the panel assembly.

[0040] 2. The upper surface of the first abutting post 51 abuts against the lower surface of the panel 4, and the lower surface of the second abutting post 52 abuts against the upper surface of the first groove 11, so that the first groove 11 and the panel 4 abut against the light guide post 5 from the upper and lower sides respectively, thereby preventing the light guide post 5 from protruding or sinking from the upper surface of the panel 4 and improving the stability and aesthetics of the light guide post 5.

[0041] 3. The first abutting post 51 and the third abutting post 53 are respectively set on the upper and lower sides of the second groove 12, which can make the light guide post 5 completely surround the light strip 6, further facilitating the transmission of light emitted by the light strip 6 to the light guide post 5, and better supporting the edge of the panel 4, thereby improving the connection stability of the panel 4.

[0042] 4. The top cover 1 is an integral injection-molded structure. By setting the top cover 1 as an irregular shape, the overall installation of the panel assembly is simple and smooth. It can also improve the tightness between the light guide column 5, the panel 4, and the top cover 1, and improve the overall aesthetics and structural stability of the panel assembly.

[0043] The present invention has been further described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be understood that the specific description herein should not be construed as limiting the substance and scope of the present invention. Various modifications made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art after reading this specification are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. The various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the embodiments of the present invention will not further describe various possible combinations.

[0044] If the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized by The device includes a crossbeam and a top cover fixedly connected to the crossbeam. The upper surface of the top cover is provided with a first recessed groove, which contains a panel. A second recessed groove is provided at the edge of the first groove. A light strip and a light guide are arranged opposite each other on the vertical side of the second groove. The edge of the panel is located on the second groove and abuts against one side of the light guide. The other side of the light guide abuts against the edge of the first groove, so that the light guide is fitted between the side of the panel and the side of the first groove. The upper surface of the light guide is flush with the upper surface of the panel, so as to conduct the light emitted by the light strip to the edge of the upper surface of the panel.

2. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, A first abutment post extending in the horizontal direction is also provided on the side of the light guide post near the panel, and the upper surface of the first abutment post abuts against the lower surface of the panel.

3. Panel assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that On the side of the light guide post away from the panel, there is also a second abutment post that protrudes laterally from the light guide post body. The edges of the second groove and the first groove are spaced apart so that the lower surface of the second abutment post abuts against the upper surface of the first groove, and the upper surface of the second abutment post is flush with the upper surface of the light guide post body.

4. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The light guide post extends vertically to the bottom of the second groove, and a third abutting post is provided at the bottom of the second groove. The third abutting post protrudes from the light guide post body in the horizontal direction, and the lower surface of the third abutting post abuts against the upper surface of the second groove.

5. The panel assembly of claim 4, wherein, The third abutment post extends from the end furthest from the light guide post body towards the light strip and abuts against the side of the light strip.

6. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, A light-shielding component is also provided on the lower surface of the panel at the position opposite to the second groove.

7. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The lower surface of the second groove is provided with a first connecting post, and the crossbeam is provided with a first connecting hole that matches the first connecting post. The first connecting post can be inserted into the first connecting hole, and a first fastening component is provided between the first connecting post and the first connecting hole to fix the top cover to the crossbeam.

8. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first groove is also provided with a second connecting countersunk hole, and the lower surface of the panel is provided with a second connecting post that matches the second connecting countersunk hole. The second connecting post can be inserted into the second connecting countersunk hole, and a second fastening component is provided between the second connecting post and the second connecting countersunk hole to fix the panel in the first groove.

9. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The panel assembly also includes a lower cover, which is interlocked with the upper cover to form an internal receiving space for the panel assembly.

10. A treadmill characterized by, Includes the panel assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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