Exercise devices – Having specific electrical feature – Equipment control
Patent
1993-02-03
1994-11-29
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Having specific electrical feature
Equipment control
482 54, A63B 2300
Patent
active
053685326
ABSTRACT:
An improved treadmill comprises a motor driven endless belt, sensors located below an upper run of the belt for sensing the position of a user, and a controller for controlling the speed of the belt in accordance with the position of the user relative to the sensors. The detection or lack of detection of the user by the sensors can cause the belt to accelerate, decelerate, remain at a constant speed, or stop. A proper sequence of user detections by the sensors permits the controller to initiate an automatic speed adjusting system. The controller also provides a safety system for stopping the belt. In one embodiment, the controller stops the belt upon a lack of the sensors detecting the user. In another embodiment, a safety sensor is mounted on an upper surface of a member located proximate the belt, and the controller stops the belt when the safety sensor senses the user.
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Apley Richard J.
Diversified Products Corporation
Richman Glenn E.
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