Motorless Treadmill with Large Flywheel

摘要

A motorless exercise treadmill has a flywheel of 7 to 10 inches radius, weighing 40 to 60 pounds. The flywheel provides a fluid motion for the belt when the brake system is engaged and smooth transition through increasing or decreasing speeds. Inclination of the treadmill is fixed at 9 to 20 degrees, which accommodates the large size of the flywheel. Handle and other attachments of different designs are provided so the user can exercise in various positions with various resistance levels for developing specific leg, core, arm and other muscles, not normally achievable on a treadmill.

主权项

1. A motorless treadmill comprising (a) a frame, (b) a high front roller and a low rear roller held by said frame, (c) a continuous treadmill belt in contact with said front and rear rollers, said treadmill belt having an outer surface and an inner surface, said inner surface in contact with said rollers, said rollers and said treadmill belt defining an exercise surface inclined at a fixed angle of 9 to 20 degrees from said low rear roller to said high front roller, (d) a flywheel fixed to said front roller, said flywheel having a radius of 7 to 10 inches and a perimeter weighted mass of 40 to 60 pounds.