Treadmill
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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.
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7 Claims
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1-6. -6. (canceled)
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7. A treadmill comprising:
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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.
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