Exercise treadmill
First Claim
1. An exercise device, comprising:
- a frame having a front end and a rear end, and first and second side rails extending longitudinally between said first end and said second ends;
a deck operatively connected to said frame;
a front roller and a rear roller operatively connected to said frame; and
, a belt trained about said front and rear rollers, wherein said first side rail has a first space defined therein, said first space adapted to provide access for maintenance.
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Abstract
A new and improved exercise treadmill may include a frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is parallel to the first end. Two side rails interconnect the first and second end. The treadmill may further comprise a motor in order to drive a belt, which is trained over a front roller and a rear roller. A deck is positioned underneath the belt in order to support the user. At the first end of the treadmill, first and second arms extend upwardly and terminate in the protective shroud. The shroud may further comprise a console which contains push buttons for operating various programs while using the treadmill. The treadmill may further comprise two handles, which extend parallel to the deck. The treadmill may comprise a console that may have programs which may be started by pushing one button. It may also comprise a belt tensioning device, which provides a visual indicator so that the rear roller may be moved on each end in equal distance relative to the front roller. Another feature of the invention is a slot between the side rails and the frame so that an extended member can be inserted therein to lubricate the belt.
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1. An exercise device, comprising:
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a frame having a front end and a rear end, and first and second side rails extending longitudinally between said first end and said second ends;
a deck operatively connected to said frame;
a front roller and a rear roller operatively connected to said frame; and
,a belt trained about said front and rear rollers, wherein said first side rail has a first space defined therein, said first space adapted to provide access for maintenance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for maintaining a treadmill, comprising:
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a frame having a front end and a rear end, and first and second side rails extending longitudinally between said front end and said rear end;
a deck operatively connected to said frame;
a front roller and a rear roller operatively connected to said frame; and
a belt trained about said front and rear rollers, wherein said first side rail has a space defined therein; and
an elongated strip adapted to be inserted into said space and then between said deck and said belt so that to spread a lubricant between said deck and said belt. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for lubricating a treadmill belt, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a frame having a front end and a rear end, and first and second side rails extending longitudinally between said front end and said rear end;
a deck operatively connected to said frame;
a front roller and a rear roller operatively connected to said frame;
a belt trained about said front and rear rollers, wherein said first side rail has a space defined therein; and
an elongated strip;
inserting said elongated strip into said space;
positioning said strip between said deck and said belt; and
distributing lubricant. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification