Treadmill

• US 20060205568A1
• Filed: 03/11/2005
• Published: 09/14/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 03/11/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Ping-Hui Huang
• Original Assignee: Ping-Hui Huang
• Inventors: Huang, Ping-Hui
• Application Number:
  US11/076,906
• Publication Number:
  US 20060205568A1
• 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 22/0207 having shock absorbing means

Abstract

An improved treadmill is provided that includes a base frame, a platform and an endless belt. The treadmill in accordance with the invention is characterized in that the platform includes a cushioning pad with a thickness ranging from 1 to 10 mm and is stuck to a top surface thereof, and that a smooth wear-resisting layer is attached to a top surface of the cushioning pad in such a manner that the wear-resisting layer and the cushioning pad are fitted to form a whole and the wear-resisting layer is interposed between the endless belt and the cushioning pad for providing more comfort and reducing the exercise injuries to a minimal extent.

Claims

1-6. -6. (canceled)

7. A treadmill comprising:

a) a base frame having elongated bars longitudinally extending parallel to each other at two sides thereof;

b) a platform extending between the opposing elongated bars;

c) a roller positioned at a rear end of the elongated bars;

d) an endless belt engaging the roller for an endless movement on the platform;

e) a first cushioning pad with a thickness ranging from 1 to 10 mm disposed on the platform; and

f) a smooth wear-resisting layer overlaying a top surface of the first cushioning pad to be interposed between the endless belt and the first cushioning pad,

wherein the platform includes;

i. a lower plate affixed to the elongated bars;

ii. a second cushioning pad overlaying the lower plate; and

,

iii. an upper plate interposed between the first cushioning pad and the second cushioning pad.