Treadmill with elastomeric-spring mounted deck

Details Treadmill with elastomeric-spring mounted deck Treadmill with elastomeric-spring mounted deck

1992-11-05

1994-08-09

Apley, Richard J.

Exercise devices

Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof

Treadmill for foot travel

482 51, A63B 2202

Patent

active

053361440

ABSTRACT:
A treadmill (10) includes a frame (12) on which are rotatably mounted first and second transverse roller assemblies (14, 16). An endless belt (18) is trained about the roller assemblies. A deck (20) is disposed between an upper run of the belt and the frame. The deck is supported spaced from the frame by a plurality of cup-shaped elastomeric springs (22). The elastomeric springs reversibly deform upon downward deflection of the deck toward the frame. Each elastomeric spring (22) has a sidewall (50) tapering in thickness. The resistance to the downward travel of the deck provided by the elastomeric springs is proportional to the degree of deflection of the deck toward the frame.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3427019 (1969-02-01), Brown
patent: 3689066 (1972-09-01), Hagen
patent: 4334676 (1982-06-01), Schonenberger
patent: 4350336 (1982-09-01), Hanford
patent: 4614337 (1986-09-01), Schonenberger
patent: 4819583 (1989-04-01), Guerra
patent: 4886266 (1989-12-01), Trulaske
patent: 4974831 (1990-12-01), Dunham
patent: 5081991 (1992-01-01), Chance
patent: 5100127 (1992-03-01), Melnick et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Treadmill with elastomeric-spring mounted deck does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Treadmill with elastomeric-spring mounted deck, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Treadmill with elastomeric-spring mounted deck will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-212691