Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Treadmill for foot travel
Patent
1994-08-15
1996-08-06
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Treadmill for foot travel
482 51, A63B 2202
Patent
active
055428924
ABSTRACT:
An improved exercise treadmill device having a continuous belt upon which an exercise user walks or runs, which belt is supported by cushioned deck. The deck is disposed within the chassis of the treadmill underneath the belt and in turn is supported by a recessed shelf provided by the chassis on a peripheral shock absorber or resilient foam pad. An antifriction panel is disposed between the underside of the belt and the upper side of the deck between the belt and the deck. The resilient panel is removable so that when worn or ineffective it can be easily and quickly replaced without requiring replacement of the deck. An upper belt recess provided by the chassis fully encloses the end of the deck and belt. A shock absorber is provided on the chassis above the belt and deck so that any rebound contact caused by heavy foot falls on the belt are cushioned by the upper shock absorber.
The treadmill also provides a pair of marks on the belt and a pair of markers on the chassis of the treadmill so that when the belt is stretched and the pair of marks aligned with the pair of markers, the correct or optimal amount of tension is applied to the belt.
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Dawes Daniel L.
Reichard Lynne A.
Unisen Inc.
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