Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Treadmill for foot travel
Patent
1994-06-03
1996-01-16
Cheng, Joe
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Treadmill for foot travel
482 51, A63B 2202
Patent
active
054843626
ABSTRACT:
To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.
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Tapis de March-Instructions de Service, TMS, 2 Documents and Translations Thereof, Oct. 1988.
Adams Vincent C.
Alexander Donald J.
Kolomayets George
Lantz Kenneth F.
Leon, deceased Tomas F.
Cheng Joe
Life Fitness
McMurry Michael B.
Ryan Kathleen A.
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