Treadmill with interactive light strip

Abstract

Treadmill with interactive lamp strip, comprising a frame (201) and a treadmill belt (202), wherein a first roller (208) is provided at a first end of the frame (201), wherein a second roller (209) is provided at a second end of the frame (201), and wherein the first roller (208) and the second roller (209) are arranged opposite each other, wherein the treadmill belt (202) surrounds the first roller (208) and the second roller (209), characterized in that that an edge strip (203) is provided on at least one side of the treadmill belt (202) which runs along a direction of movement, wherein a lamp strip (10) is mounted on a side of the edge strip (203) facing the frame (201), wherein the lamp strip (10) is electrically connected to a control unit (30); wherein the lamp strip (10) comprises several lamp units (101), wherein the lamp unit (101) comprises a driver chip (102) and at least one lamp bead (103), wherein the driver chip (102) is electrically connected to the at least one lamp bead (103); wherein the control unit (30) is electrically connected to the multiple lamp units (101) and controls a lighting state of the multiple lamp units (101) to enable the lamp strip (10) to optionally represent a preset lighting effect.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of running equipment, in particular to a treadmill with an interactive light strip. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] A treadmill is a common fitness device that occupies a small space and therefore has a wide range of uses. Conventional treadmills only support running functions and offer poor user interaction. When a user is exercising, the treadmill cannot intuitively provide feedback on the user's training status. CONTENT OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0003] In embodiments of the present application, a treadmill with an interactive light strip is provided, wherein the light strip is linked to the treadmill and can selectively adjust its lighting effect according to feedback from the treadmill. A user can intuitively recognize the current movement state through the light effect of the light strip, and the user can set personalized lighting effects according to personal preferences, thus improving the interactivity between users and the treadmill. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present application disclose a technical solution for a concealed light strip, which provides better protection for the light strip.

[0004] Exemplary embodiments of the present application provide a treadmill with an interactive lamp strip, comprising a frame and a treadmill belt, wherein a first roller is provided at a first end of the frame, wherein a second roller is provided at a second end of the frame, and wherein the first roller and the second roller are arranged opposite each other, wherein the treadmill belt surrounds the first roller and the second roller. wherein an edge strip is provided on at least one side of the treadmill belt which runs along a direction of movement, wherein a lamp strip is mounted on a side of the edge strip facing the frame, wherein the lamp strip is electrically connected to a control unit; wherein the lamp strip comprises several lamp units, wherein the lamp unit comprises a driver chip and at least one lamp bead, wherein the driver chip is electrically connected to the at least one lamp bead; the control unit is electrically connected to the multiple lamp units and controls a lighting state of the multiple lamp units in order to allow the lamp strip to optionally display a preset lighting effect.

[0005] In some embodiments, the multiple lamp units are linearly distributed, with a covering layer provided on an outer side of the lamp strip, and the covering layer on a light-emitting side of the lamp strip being able to transmit the light emitted by the lamp strip.

[0006] In some embodiments, a lateral lamp groove is provided on a side of the edge strip facing the frame, wherein the lateral lamp groove is arranged along the direction of movement of the treadmill belt; wherein the lateral lamp groove is provided with an opening and the opening faces the treadmill belt; and wherein the lamp strip is arranged in the lateral lamp groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, it is provided that in a cross-section of the lateral lamp channel in the longitudinal direction the opening has a width H1 which is smaller than a width H2 between the two inner walls of the lateral lamp channel adjacent to the opening.

[0008] In some embodiments, an end cap is provided at at least one end of the rim; wherein the lamp strip comprises at least two lamp strip segments that are electrically connected; wherein at least one of the at least two lamp strip segments is mounted on a side of the edge strip facing the frame and at least one of the at least two lamp strip segments is mounted on the end cap.

[0009] In some embodiments, it is provided that the same lamp bead spacing is provided between two adjacent lamp beads in each of the at least two lamp strip segments, and that different lamp bead spacings are optionally set for different lamp strip segments.

[0010] In some embodiments, an end-side lamp channel is provided at one end of the end cap, with at least one lamp strip segment being mounted in the end-side lamp channel.

[0011] In some embodiments, a lamp cover is mounted on the end lamp trough, wherein the at least one lamp strip segment is limited by the lamp cover in the end lamp trough.

[0012] In some embodiments, the control system acquires a movement speed of the treadmill belt and controls the lamp strip so that it produces a lighting effect that is adapted to the movement speed of the treadmill belt.

[0013] In some embodiments, the treadmill is provided with an electronic button, the electronic button being electrically connected to the control unit, and the electronic button being used to select or adjust the lighting effect of the lamp strip.

[0014] In some embodiments, the control unit is electrically connected to a communication circuit, wherein the control unit is optionally electrically connected to an electronic device; wherein the electronic device is configured to select or adjust the lighting effect of the lamp strip by means of an application program installed in the electronic device.

[0015] In contrast to the prior art, the lamp strip of the present application can display a lighting effect depending on the movement state of the treadmill, which is adapted to this state, thereby creating better interactivity between the treadmill and the user. The embodiments of the present application disclose a lamp strip structure comprising several lamp units, wherein the lamp unit includes a driver chip and at least one lamp bead, the driver chip being electrically connected to the at least one lamp bead. The controller is electrically connected to the lamp strip and controls the several lamp units to achieve dynamic lighting effects such as flowing water, breathing, color gradients, etc.The embodiments of the present application further disclose a conveyor belt on which the lamp strip described above is mounted, wherein the lamp strip is mounted below the edge of the conveyor belt to prevent it from being damaged by accidental impacts. The embodiments also disclose a lateral lamp channel structure, wherein the lamp strip is mounted in the lateral lamp channel to further protect it. The lamp strip of the present application is optionally designed as a multi-segment structure, wherein the distance between the lamp beads in each lamp strip segment can be adjusted depending on different positions.Where permissible, the spacing between the lamp beads in the lamp strip can be appropriately increased to reduce the cost and power consumption of the lamp strip, thus achieving the goal of energy saving and emission reduction. In the embodiments of the present application, the lighting mode of the lamp strip can be selectively chosen or set via the electronic button on the treadmill or via a mobile phone, further optimizing the interactive relationship between the treadmill and the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings accompanying the description, which form part of this application, serve to further clarify the present application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions serve to explain the present application and do not constitute an inappropriate limitation of the present application. They show: Fig. 1 a schematic view of the overall structure of a treadmill in an embodiment of the present application; Fig. 2 an enlarged schematic view of part A Fig. 1, where no lamp strip is mounted in the side lamp channel; Fig. 3 an enlarged schematic view of part A Fig. 1, wherein a lamp strip is mounted in the side lamp channel; Fig. 4 a schematic view of the Fig. 1 from another perspective; Fig. 5 a sectional view along the direction BB from Fig. 4; Fig. 6 an enlarged schematic view of part C from Fig. 5, with no lamp strip mounted in the side lamp channel; Fig. 7 an enlarged schematic view of part C from Fig. 5, wherein a lamp strip is mounted in the side lamp channel; Fig. 8 a schematic structural view of a lamp strip in an embodiment of the present application; Fig. 9 a schematic view of an overall structure of another treadmill in an embodiment of the present application; Fig. 10 a schematic view of a second end cap in an embodiment of the present application; Fig. 11 an exploded view of a second end cap in an embodiment of the present application; Fig. 12 a sectional view along the direction DD from Fig. 10; Fig. 13 a circuit diagram of a lamp strip in an embodiment of the present application; and Fig. 14 a circuit diagram of another lamp strip in an embodiment of the present application. Reference symbol list:

[0017] 10-lamp strip; 101-lamp unit; 102-driver chip; 103-lamp bead; 104-light-emitting surface; 11-side lamp strip; 12-end lamp strip; 20-Treadmill; 21-Treadmill; 201-Frame; 202-Treadmill belt; 203-Rim; 204-Side lamp trough; 205-Opening; 206-First end cap; 207-Second end cap; 2071-End lamp trough; 2072-Lamp cover; 208-First roller; 209-Second roller; 30 control. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The present application is described in detail below with reference to the drawings and the embodiments. Various examples are provided to illustrate the present application rather than to limit it. Indeed, it will be clear to the person skilled in the art that modifications and variations can be made to the present application without departing from the scope or spirit of the present application. For example, features shown or described as part of one embodiment can be used in another embodiment to generate yet another embodiment. It is therefore desirable that the present application cover such modifications and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0019] The description of this application states that the orientation or position relationship, indicated by terms such as "longitudinal", "transverse", "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertex", "bottom", etc., is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings and serves only to facilitate the description of this application, but does not require that the application be designed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation of the application. The terms "connect", "connect", and "provide" used in this application should be understood in a broader sense.For example, it could be a fixed connection or a detachable connection; it could be a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate component; it could also be a wired electrical connection, a radio connection, or a signal connection via wireless communication. An average person skilled in the art can determine the specific meaning of the above terms depending on the specific situation.

[0020] One or more examples of the present application are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the detailed description, numerical and alphabetic reference numerals are used to refer to features in the drawings. Identical or similar reference numerals in the drawings and the description have been used to refer to identical or similar parts of the present application. As used herein, terms such as "first," "second," "third," and the like may be used interchangeably to distinguish one component from another. However, such terms should not indicate the position or importance of individual components.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present application, a lamp strip 10 is provided for a treadmill 20. The lamp strip 10 is linked to the treadmill 20 via the control unit 30 and adjusts the illumination effect of the lamp strip 10 depending on the state of the treadmill 20.

[0022] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 13, the lamp strip 10 described above comprises several lamp units 101, wherein the lamp unit 101 includes a driver chip 102 and at least one lamp bead 103, the driver chip 102 being electrically connected to the at least one lamp bead 103. The controller 30 is electrically connected to the lamp strip 10 and controls the several lamp units 101 to achieve dynamic lighting effects such as flowing water, breathing, color gradients, etc.

[0023] Under normal circumstances, the number of lamp beads 103 electrically connected to the driver chip 102 influences the luminous effect of the lamp strip 10. For example, the driver chip 102 can drive one lamp bead 103, three lamp beads 103, or six lamp beads 103. The fewer lamp beads 103 connected to the driver chip 102, the more refined the dynamic luminous effect of the lamp strip 10.

[0024] The multiple lamp units 101 are linearly distributed and encapsulated in a strip structure by flexible materials, giving them good water resistance, tensile strength, and other properties. The flexible materials include at least one translucent material, such as plastic or silicone. The translucent material is used to encapsulate at least one light-emitting side of the lamp strip 10, allowing the light from the lamp beads 103 to be emitted from the translucent encapsulating material. There is no restriction on the translucency of the flexible material for the backlighting side of the lamp strip 10.

[0025] As in Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 3 shows a treadmill 20 comprising a frame 201 and a treadmill belt 202, wherein a first roller 208 is provided at a first end of the frame 201, and a second roller 209 is provided at a second end of the frame 201, and wherein the first roller 208 and the second roller 209 are arranged opposite each other. The treadmill belt 202 surrounds the first roller 208 and the second roller 209. An edge strip 203 is provided on each side of the treadmill belt 202, the edge strip 203 being fixedly mounted over the frame 201. A lamp strip 10 as described above is mounted on each of the two edge strips 203, the lamp strip 10 being arranged on a side of the edge strip 203 facing the frame 201. The lamp strip 10 is hidden by the edge strip 203 under this edge strip, so that a certain protective function can be achieved.Compared to exposing the lamp strip on the outside of the treadmill belt 20, this concealed design solution is safer. Furthermore, a gap is provided between the edge strip 203 and a side edge of the treadmill belt 202, allowing the light from the lamp strip 10 to pass through the gap and illuminate the treadmill belt 202, thus softening the light and shadow effect of the treadmill belt 20.

[0026] The operating state of the treadmill 20 corresponds to the user's movement state. When the user jogs or runs fast, the treadmill 20 synchronizes with the user through varying rotation speeds. Therefore, the user's movement state can be indirectly determined via the movement state of the treadmill 20. The light strip 10 can adjust its illumination depending on the running state and thus synchronize with the user.

[0027] As in Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. As shown in Figure 8, in some embodiments a lateral lamp channel 204 is provided on a side of the edge strip 203 facing the frame 201, the lateral lamp channel 204 being arranged along the direction of movement of the treadmill belt 202. The lateral lamp channel 204 is provided with an opening 205, and the opening 205 faces the treadmill belt 202. The lamp strip 10 is arranged in the lateral lamp channel 204, and a light-emitting surface 104 of the lamp strip 10 faces the opening 205.

[0028] As in Fig. 6 and Fig. As shown in Figure 7, in some embodiments it is provided that in a cross-section of the lateral lamp channel 204 in the longitudinal direction the opening 205 has a width H1 which is smaller than a width H2 between the two inner walls of the lateral lamp channel 204 adjacent to the opening 205, so that the light emitted by the lamp strip 10 can be emitted from the opening 205, but the lamp strip 10 is limited in the lateral lamp channel 204.

[0029] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 14, in some embodiments the driver chip 102 of the lamp strip 10 comprises a TM1903 or TM1866, wherein the input voltage is DV12V, the lamp bead 103 has a rated power of 0.2 W, and each driver chip 102 controls three lamp beads 103. In the lamp strip 10, the spacing between the lamp beads 103 influences the overall luminous effect of the lamp strip 10. When the lamp strip 10 is exposed, the dark area between the lamp beads 103 is smaller the smaller the spacing between the lamp beads 103, resulting in a linear luminous effect; conversely, when the spacing between the lamp beads 103 is relatively large, the overall luminous effect of the lamp strip 10 is point-like. The lamp strip 10 of the present application is concealed.Therefore, the spacing between the lamp beads 103 in the lamp strip 10 can be increased, and the light emitted from the lamp strip 10 onto a side surface of the treadmill belt 202 is not significantly affected. For example, the spacing between the lamp beads 103 is set to 11.9 mm ± 0.5 mm. By increasing the spacing between the lamp beads 103, the number of lamp beads 103 can be reduced, thus lowering the cost of the lamp strip 10. At the same time, the power consumption of the lamp strip 10 is also reduced, making it more energy-efficient.

[0030] As in Fig. 9 and Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in some embodiments the lamp strip 10 comprises a lateral lamp strip 11 and an end lamp strip 12, wherein both the lateral lamp strip 11 and the end lamp strip 12 are provided with multiple lamp units 101, the lateral lamp strip 11 being electrically connected to the end lamp strip 12. The lateral lamp strip 11 is mounted in the lateral lamp grooves 204 on both sides of the treadmill belt 202, while the end lamp strip 12 is mounted on the second end cap 207. The multi-segment structure of the lamp strip 10 allows the treadmill 21 to display different atmospheres, and the luminous effect of the lamp strip 10 is adjusted depending on the operating state of the treadmill 21.Since the side lamp strip 11 has a concealed design, the spacing between the lamp beads 103 on the side lamp strip 11 can be made slightly larger and set to 11.9 mm ± 0.5 mm. However, the end lamp strip 12 can optionally be left directly exposed. To achieve a better luminous effect from the end lamp strip 12, the spacing between the lamp beads 103 of the end lamp strip 12 can therefore be set slightly smaller, for example to 10.4 mm ± 0.5 mm.

[0031] As in Fig. 11 and Fig. As shown in Figure 12, in some embodiments an end lamp groove 2071 is provided at one end of the end cap 207. The end lamp strip 12 is mounted in the end lamp groove 2071 to prevent it from being struck and damaged due to excessive protrusion. To improve safety, the end lamp strip 12 is arranged in a groove. The end lamp groove 2071 has an opening 205, which faces the outside of the conveyor belt 21. The light-emitting surface 104 of the end lamp strip 12 also faces the opening 205 of the end lamp groove 2071.

[0032] In some embodiments, a lamp cover 2072 is mounted on the end lamp channel 2071, wherein the end lamp strip 12 is bounded by the lamp cover 2072 in the end lamp channel 2071, the lamp cover 2072 further protecting the end lamp strip 12. In some embodiments, the lamp cover 2072 engages in the inner wall of the end lamp channel 2071.

[0033] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, in some embodiments the treadmill 20 is equipped with a control circuit and an electric motor, wherein the electric motor is used to drive the treadmill belt 202 so that it rotates around the first roller 208 and the second roller 209, wherein the control circuit is electrically connected to the electric motor, and wherein the control 30 is provided on the control circuit.

[0034] In some embodiments, the control system includes a microcontroller (MCU), where various MCU models can be selected as needed, for example, an HC89F0541 model. The electric motor and the light strip are electrically connected to the MCU, which has a pre-programmed control program. Based on information such as the counter-electrical force and the electric motor's current, the MCU calculates the speed of the treadmill belt. The pre-programmed control program then regulates the lighting effect of the light strip based on the calculated speed of the treadmill belt. These lighting effects include flowing water, breathing, color gradients, flashing, and others.

[0035] In some embodiments, a sensor is mounted on the treadmill to monitor the speed of the treadmill belt. This sensor is electrically connected to the controller, which can then control the illumination of the light strip based on the belt speed received from the sensor. The sensors used include contact sensors and non-contact sensors. For example, a Hall effect sensor can be used.

[0036] In some embodiments, the preset control program features multiple lighting modes for the lamp strip, with the treadmill equipped with a screen and an electronic button, both of which are connected to the control system. The user can select a preset lighting mode or customize the lighting effects according to personal preference using the electronic button. Naturally, the screen and electronic button can be combined to form a touchscreen.

[0037] In some embodiments, the control circuit includes a wireless communication circuit, wherein the wireless communication circuit comprises at least one communication circuit such as WLAN and Bluetooth. The control circuit is optionally connected to a mobile phone via a wireless communication circuit and adjusts the lighting effect of the lamp strip via an app installed on the mobile phone.

[0038] Instead of the aforementioned mobile phone, other electronic devices on which an application program is installed can also be selected, whereby the functions of the app in the mobile phone can be implemented by the application program.

[0039] The foregoing presents only a few exemplary embodiments of the present application, which are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. Various modifications and amendments to the present application are possible for a person skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present application should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

[1] Treadmill with interactive lamp strip, comprising a frame (201) and a treadmill belt (202), wherein a first roller (208) is provided at a first end of the frame (201), wherein a second roller (209) is provided at a second end of the frame (201), and wherein the first roller (208) and the second roller (209) are arranged opposite one another, wherein the treadmill belt (202) surrounds the first roller (208) and the second roller (209), characterized by , that an edge strip (203) is provided on at least one side of the treadmill belt (202) which runs along a direction of movement, wherein a lamp strip (10) is mounted on a side of the edge strip (203) facing the frame (201), wherein the lamp strip (10) is electrically connected to a controller (30); wherein the lamp strip (10) comprises a plurality of lamp units (101), wherein the lamp unit (101) comprises a driver chip (102) and at least one lamp bead (103), wherein the driver chip (102) is electrically connected to the at least one lamp bead (103); wherein the controller (30) is electrically connected to the plurality of lamp units (101) and controls an illumination state of the plurality of lamp units (101) to enable the lamp strip (10) to selectively display a preset illumination effect. [2] Treadmill according to claim 1, characterized by in that the plurality of lamp units (101) are linearly distributed, wherein an enveloping layer is provided on an outer side of the lamp strip (10), and wherein the enveloping layer on a light-emitting side of the lamp strip (10) can transmit the light emitted by the lamp strip (10). [3] Treadmill according to claim 1 or 2, characterized bythat a lateral lamp groove (204) is provided on a side of the edge strip (203) facing the frame (201), wherein the lateral lamp groove (204) is arranged along the direction of movement of the treadmill belt (202); wherein the lateral lamp groove (204) is provided with an opening (205) and the opening (205) faces the treadmill belt (202); and wherein the lamp strip (10) is arranged in the lateral lamp groove (204). [4] Treadmill according to claim 3, characterized by in a cross-section of the lateral lamp trough (204) in the longitudinal direction, the opening (205) has a width H1 which is smaller than a width H2 between the two inner walls of the lateral lamp trough (204) adjacent to the opening (205). [5] Treadmill according to claim 1, characterized by , that an end cap is provided at at least one end of the edge strip (203); wherein the lamp strip (10) comprises at least two lamp strip segments which are electrically connected; wherein at least one of the at least two lamp strip segments is mounted on a side of the edge strip (203) facing the frame (201) and at least one of the at least two lamp strip segments is mounted on the end cap. [6] Treadmill according to claim 5, characterized by that the same lamp bead spacing is provided between two adjacent lamp beads (103) in each of the lamp strip segments, and different lamp bead spacings are optionally set for different lamp strip segments, [7] Treadmill according to claim 5, characterized by that an end lamp groove (2071) is provided at one end of the end cap, wherein at least one lamp strip segment is mounted in the end lamp groove (2071). [8] Treadmill according to claim 7, characterized bythat a lamp cover (2072) is mounted on the end lamp groove (2071), wherein the at least one lamp strip segment is delimited by the lamp cover (2072) in the end lamp groove (2071). [9] Treadmill according to claim 1, characterized by that the controller (30) acquires a movement speed of the treadmill belt (202) and controls the lamp strip (10) so that it presents a lighting effect which is adapted to the movement speed of the treadmill belt (202). [10] Treadmill according to claim 9, characterized by that the treadmill is provided with an electronic button, wherein the electronic button is electrically connected to the control (30), wherein the lighting effect of the lamp strip (10) is selected or adjusted by means of the electronic button. [11] Treadmill according to claim 9, characterized bythat the controller (30) is electrically connected to a communication circuit, wherein the controller (30) is selectively electrically connected to an electronic device; wherein the electronic device is configured to select or adjust the luminous effect of the lamp strip (10) by an application program installed in the electronic device.

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