Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Treadmill for foot travel
Patent
1997-04-30
1999-01-19
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Treadmill for foot travel
482 51, A63B 2202
Patent
active
058608931
ABSTRACT:
A cabinet has a tread base rotatably connected to be oriented in an exercise position extending outwardly and in a stored position extending inwardly secured within the enclosure of the cabinet. The underside of the tread base may be configured to provide a suitable aesthetic exterior surface. A latching arrangement provided to secure the tread base within the enclosure in the second or stored position. Elevation structure and motor structure are provided to elevate the tread base when in the first position and to power the endless belt of the tread base when in the first position. The elevation structure may be operated to vary the inclination of the tread base when in the first position. The underside of the tread base has a decorative panel and functions as a door for the cabinet. The elevation structure may include an electrically driven rack and pinion as well as a gas cylinder system.
REFERENCES:
patent: 931394 (1909-08-01), Day
patent: 5344372 (1994-09-01), Hung
Armstrong Timothy O.
Dalebout William T.
Miller Frank Troy
Watterson Scott R.
ICON Health & Fitness
Reichard Lynne A.
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