Reorienting treadmill
First Claim
1. A treadmill comprising;
- a support structure;
a tread base pivotally attached to the support structure and having a pivot point, the tread base having a front end forward of the pivot point and a rear end rearward of the pivot point, wherein the tread base pivots between an operating position and a storage position; and
a motor attached to the tread base and located forward of the pivot point, wherein the motor has a weight and wherein the weight of the motor biases the tread base in the storage position.
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Abstract
The treadmill has a tread base that is rotatably attached to and between a left upright and a right upright. The tread base is rotatable between a first position for performing exercises and an upright or storage position. A latching structure is provided to latch the tread base to the support structure. The treadmill also includes inclination structure for inclining the tread relative to the support surface when in the first position. The treadmill also includes rigid handles and one configuration movable handles. The tread base also has a rigid undersurface or pan to fully enclose the underside of the tread base. A lift assist gas cylinder is also interconnected between the tread base and the feet attached to the uprights.
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15 Claims
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1. A treadmill comprising;
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a support structure; a tread base pivotally attached to the support structure and having a pivot point, the tread base having a front end forward of the pivot point and a rear end rearward of the pivot point, wherein the tread base pivots between an operating position and a storage position; and a motor attached to the tread base and located forward of the pivot point, wherein the motor has a weight and wherein the weight of the motor biases the tread base in the storage position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A motorized treadmill comprising:
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a support structure; a tread base pivotally attached to the support structure and having a pivot point, the tread base having a front end forward of the pivot point and a rear end rearward of the pivot point, wherein the tread base pivots about the pivot point between an operating position and a storage position; a continuous belt rotationally coupled to the tread base; and a motor attached to the tread base and mechanically coupled to the continuous belt, wherein the motor is located forward of the pivot point, wherein the motor has a weight and wherein the weight of the motor biases the tread base in the storage position. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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