Jogging machine having a platform folding structure

• US 20050096187A1
• Filed: 10/31/2003
• Published: 05/05/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Shuang RONG Shing Traffic Material Factory Company Limited
• Original Assignee: Shuang RONG Shing Traffic Material Factory Company Limited
• Inventors: Hsu, Long-Chuan
• Granted Patent: US 7,081,069 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/54
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/02 with movable endless bands , e.g. treadmills other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport

Abstract

A jogging machine having a platform folding structure includes a base, a platform, a lifter, a pedal, a cable and a block. The lifter includes a cylinder having an engaging end for engagement with the block to maintain the platform in an upright position firmly. By operating the pedal, the cable will pull the block outward so that the platform is released and lowers down slowly.

Claims

1. A jogging machine having a platform folding structure comprising a base, a platform, and a lifter, said platform being pivotally connected to said base, said lifter being pivotally connected between said base and said platform, said lifter comprising a cylinder having a strut therein, said cylinder having one end pivotally connected to said platform, said strut of said cylinder having one end pivotally connected to said base, and being characterized by:

the jogging machine further comprising a pedal, a cable, a block and a spring, said pedal being pivotally connected to said base, said cylinder comprising an engaging end, said lifter having a hole thereat to receive said block and said spring therein, said block having one end engaged with said engaging end of said cylinder and another end connected with one end of said cable, another end of said cable being secured to said pedal.

2. The jogging machine having a platform folding structure, as recited in claim 1, wherein said lifter has a fixture to secure a sleeve covering said cable.

3. The jogging machine having a platform folding structure, as recited in claim 1, wherein said pedal has a step at one end and a fixture at a bottom end thereof to secure another end of said sleeve of said cable.