Treadmill deck locking mechanism

Details Treadmill deck locking mechanism Treadmill deck locking mechanism

2005-08-16

2010-06-15

Richman, Glenn (Department: 3764)

Exercise devices

Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof

Treadmill for foot travel

C482S051000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07736280

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a locking mechanism for use with exercise treadmills capable of being selectively configured in an operating configuration or a storage configuration. The locking mechanism may utilize various configurations of engagement devices and/or locking members to allow a user to selectively lock a treadmill frame in a fixed position relative to a base frame.

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