HIGH-INCLINE TREADMILL

摘要

A treadmill which utilizes provides for a connection between the floor stand and the treadbase which is toward the front end of the treadbase and provides for generally improved support of the front end of the treadbase at higher angles by providing that the lift mechanism is attached to the treadbase at two fixed points a fixed distance from each other. The lift mechanism then utilizes two different motions, the extension of an extension arm and the rotation of a rigid arm, to produce lift. The rotation of the rigid arm generally utilizes a wheel in an enclosed raceway attached to the floor stand.

主权项

1. A treadmill comprising:
a floor stand; a treadbase including an endless belt thereon; a motor for moving said endless belt; and a lifting mechanism for rotating said treadbase relative to said floor stand about a point of rotation, the lifting mechanism comprising:
a lift motor, attached at a fixed position to said treadbase;an extension arm attached at a first end to a fixed position on said treadbase, said extension arm increasing and decreasing in length based on action of said motor;a rigid arm, said rigid arm attached at a first end to a fixed position on said treadbase, a second end of said extension arm being attached to said rigid arm at a fixed position on said rigid arm; wherein extension of said extension arm results in said treadbase rotating relative to said floor stand about said point of rotation.