Method and apparatus for treadmill with frameless treadbase
First Claim
1. A method for making a treadmill having a frameless treadbase, the treadmill having a front support member and a rear support member, the treadmill also having an arched deck, the arched deck having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between the first end and the second end, wherein the method comprises:
- forming an arched deck such that, when placed on a horizontal axis, the first and second ends of the arched deck are positioned below the intermediate portion of the arched deck;
mounting the first end of the arched deck to the front support;
mounting the second end of the arched deck to the rear support; and
positioning an endless belt on said front and rear support such that the endless belt can move around said arched deck.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for a treadmill having a frameless treadbase. The treadmill is lightweight and inexpensive. A preferred embodiment features an arched deck. The arched deck has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion is has an upward incline or convex arch. The arched deck provides intrinsic cushion and incline. The arched deck maintains a convex arch independent of any structure in the treadmill. Additionally, the arched deck is connected to a front support and a rear support, the front support being independent from the rear support.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for making a treadmill having a frameless treadbase, the treadmill having a front support member and a rear support member, the treadmill also having an arched deck, the arched deck having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between the first end and the second end, wherein the method comprises:
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forming an arched deck such that, when placed on a horizontal axis, the first and second ends of the arched deck are positioned below the intermediate portion of the arched deck;
mounting the first end of the arched deck to the front support;
mounting the second end of the arched deck to the rear support; and
positioning an endless belt on said front and rear support such that the endless belt can move around said arched deck. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for making a treadmill having a frameless treadbase configured to enable a user to ambulate on the treadbase, the method comprising:
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forming a deck;
connecting said deck to a front support and a rear support such that the front support is independent of the rear support; and
positioning an endless belt on said front and rear support such that the endless belt can move around said deck. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for making a treadmill having a frameless treadbase configured to enable a user to ambulate on the treadbase, the method comprising:
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providing an independently arched deck;
providing a front support and a rear support;
connecting said independently arched deck to said front support and said rear support; and
positioning an endless belt about said front support and said rear support such that the endless belt can move around said deck. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A treadmill having a frameless treadbase configured to enable a user to ambulate on the treadbase, the treadmill comprising:
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an independently arched deck, a front support and a rear support connected to the independently arched deck; and
an endless belt positioned about said front support and said rear support such that the endless belt can move around said deck. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for making treadmill having a frameless treadbase configured to enable a user to ambulate on the treadbase, the treadmill method comprising:
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providing an arched deck;
connecting a front support and a rear support to the arched deck; and
positioning an endless belt on said front and rear support such that the endless belt can move around said arched deck, wherein the arched deck is configured to maintain its arched shape independent of any other structure.
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20. A treadmill having a frameless treadbase configured to enable a user to ambulate on the treadbase, the treadmill comprising:
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an arched deck;
a front support and a rear support connected to the arched deck; and
an endless belt positioned on said front and rear support such that the endless belt can move around said arched deck, wherein the arched deck is configured to maintain its arched shape independent of any other structure.
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