Treadmill Frame With Telescopic Folding and Incline Lift
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing treadmills require separate mechanisms for adjusting the inclination and folding of the treadmill platform, leading to complexity and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A treadmill frame that integrates a telescopic rod and switch piece to simultaneously achieve folding and slope lifting of the platform, using a single driving mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If two sets of independent driving mechanisms are used to adjust the inclination and folding of the treadmill platform, then the functions are achieved reliably, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two independent driving mechanisms (one for inclination adjustment and one for folding) into a single integrated mechanism. The telescopic rod serves dual functions: when extended it lifts the platform for inclination adjustment, and when retracted it allows the platform to fold. This merging eliminates redundant components and simplifies the overall structure while maintaining both functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic rod is designed as a multi-functional component that performs both inclination adjustment and folding operations. By making this single component universal, the patent eliminates the need for separate dedicated mechanisms for each function, thereby reducing device complexity and cost while preserving functional reliability.
2Reliability
If two sets of independent driving mechanisms are used to adjust the inclination and folding of the treadmill platform, then the functions are achieved reliably, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two independent driving mechanisms (one for inclination adjustment and one for folding) into a single integrated mechanism. The telescopic rod serves dual functions: when extended it lifts the platform for inclination adjustment, and when retracted it allows the platform to fold. This merging eliminates redundant components and simplifies the overall structure while maintaining both functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic rod is designed as a multi-functional component that performs both inclination adjustment and folding operations. By making this single component universal, the patent eliminates the need for separate dedicated mechanisms for each function, thereby reducing device complexity and cost while preserving functional reliability.
3Device complexity
If a single driving mechanism is used to adjust both inclination and folding of the treadmill platform, then the device complexity and cost are reduced, but the mechanism design becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic design where the telescopic rod changes its functional role based on its extension state. When extended, it acts as a lifting mechanism for inclination adjustment; when retracted, it permits folding motion. This dynamic functionality allows a single component to handle multiple operations that would traditionally require separate mechanisms, simplifying the overall device while managing design complexity through state-dependent behavior.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes in the telescopic rod's extension length to switch between different functional modes. By varying the extension parameter, the same mechanism achieves different outcomes (inclination adjustment vs. folding), eliminating the need for complex multi-mechanism designs and reducing overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies the mechanism by combining folding and slope adjustment, reducing costs and enhancing space-saving efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a bottom end of the bracket is pivoted on the base, and a top end of the bracket is tilted backward and pivoted on a front half of the treadmill platform
Implementation Method 2
one end of the telescopic rod is pivoted on the base, and the other end of the telescopic rod is pivoted on the treadmill platform
Implementation Method 3
the switch piece is configured to pivotally connect a front end of the treadmill platform on the base or loosen the front end of the treadmill platform from the base
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AI summary
A treadmill frame for realizing folding and slope lifting of a treadmill platform is provided by the disclosure, including a treadmill platform, a base, a bracket, a telescopic rod and a switch piece; a running belt is arranged at a front and back of the treadmill platform; the base is under the treadmill platform and is configured to fall on a ground; a bottom end of the bracket is pivoted on the base, and a top end of the bracket is tilted backward and pivoted on a front half of the treadmill platform; the switch piece is configured to pivotally connect a front end of the treadmill platform on the base or loosen the front end of the treadmill platform from the base. Through a driving mechanism, the disclosure can simultaneously adjust the inclination of the treadmill platform and the erected folding of the treadmill platform.