DE202018100268U1 - Non-motorized treadmill with a composite resistance module - Google Patents

Abstract

A non-motorized treadmill comprising: a treadmill (1) having two rollers (120, 121) and a running belt (13), the running belt (13) wound around the two rollers (120, 121); a composite resistance module (2) having a resistance module (21) and an impeller (22); wherein the resistance module (21) consists essentially of a wheel body (211) and a resistance member (212); the wheel body (211) is mounted on one of the rollers (120, 121); the resistance member (212) is disposed near the wheel body (211); one of the wheel bodies (211) and the resistance member (212) consists of a metallic member, while the other wheel body (211) and the resistance member (212) consist of a magnetic member; the impeller (22) is fixed on one side of the wheel body (211), so that one of the rollers (120, 121) is subjected to the magnetic resistance and the wind resistance during rotation.

Description

The present invention relates to a non-motorized treadmill, in particular a non-motorized treadmill having a composite resistance module.

The non-motorized treadmills have no motor, so the cost of the engine and energy are saved, accordingly, they have become increasingly popular in recent years.

A non-motorized treadmill according to the prior art, as in US Patent Pub. 9005085 includes a closed-circuit belt wrapped around front and rear rollers. Like in the 27 In this patent, the rear roller has a resistance configuration for generating a magnetic resistance.

Like in the US Patent Pub. 9233272 and in the Utility model no. M530161 from Taiwan described, the non-motorized treadmill of a magnetic member. The position of the magnetic member can be adjusted. The position of the magnetic member can be adjusted on the flywheel to adjust the rotational resistance of the flywheel.

However, the resistance generated by a single source of resistance is limited and can not meet the requirements for high training loads. In particular, when the magnetic resistance is away from the flywheel, the resistance of the treadmill is too low. Like this in the Utility model no. M530161 from Taiwan described, the control of the resistance must cooperate with the return of the spring to the starting position. Fatigue of the spring can occur, which affects its durability.

For a non-motorized treadmill for a better load, the main objective of the present invention is a non-motorized treadmill with a composite resistance module. The non-motorized treadmill of the present invention includes a non-motorized treadmill and a composite resistance module. The non-motorized treadmill consists essentially of two scooters and a running belt. The running belt is wound around two scooters. The composite resistance module, in turn, essentially consists of a resistance module and an impeller. The resistance module has a wheel body and a resistance member. The wheel center is mounted on one of the scooters. The resistance member is arranged close to the wheel body. One of the wheel body and the resistance member consist essentially of a metallic member, while the other of the wheel body and the resistance member consists essentially of a magnetic member. The impeller is mounted on one side of the wheel body, so that one of the rollers is subjected to the magnetic resistance and the wind resistance during rotation.

Preferably, the wheel body has a counterweight disc and an aluminum ring. The aluminum ring is firmly coupled to the counterweight disc. The aluminum ring serves as a metallic member. The resistance member consists essentially of a pair of the magnetic members. A magnetic space is formed between the pair of magnetic members. The aluminum ring is accommodated in the magnet space.

Preferably, the impeller consists essentially of a first seat, a second seat and a plurality of blades. The first seat is fixed to the wheel body. The blades are arranged in a ring around a center of rotation of the wheel body in each case at a distance from each other. The blades attach the first seat and the second seat.

Preferably, the non-motorized treadmill substantially further consists of a seat housing. The resistance member is movably mounted on the seat housing. The composite resistance module essentially further consists of an actuator. The actuator is attached to adjust the position of the resistance member on the wheel body on the resistance member.

Preferably, the resistance member consists essentially of an engagement part and a rotary part. The rotating part is pivotally mounted on the seat housing. The actuator has an operating handle and a cable. The operating handle is movably mounted on the seat housing. One end of the cable is attached to the operating handle, while the other end of the cable is attached to the engaging part. Upon actuation of the operating handle, the engaging portion of the resistance member is driven by the operating handle for displacement by the cable.

Preferably, the resistance member with respect to the engagement part substantially further consists of a contact part. The contact member is configured to contact the wheel body to create a frictional resistance. The actuator further has another cable whose two ends are fixed to the operating handle and to the contact part, respectively, for driving the contact part with the operating handle for displacement by the other cable.

Preferably, the seat housing consists essentially of a support frame. Of the Carrying frame has a handle, a mounting part and an upright mast. The mounting part is arranged between the handle and the upright mast. The operating handle is movably mounted on the mounting part. The cable is arranged along the upright mast.

Preferably, a receiving space is formed internally in the mounting part. The upright mast forms a passage and an opening. The passage is connected to the receiving space and the opening. A part of the operating handle is received in the receiving space. The cable is located in the passage and extends out of the opening.

Preferably, the mounting part has a limiting groove. At least a part of the operating handle is received in the limiting groove to limit a displacement of the operating handle.

Preferably, the wheel body is mounted at one end of the scooter, while at a different end of the scooter, which are mounted on the wheel body, a counterweight is provided.

• 1. Die Widerstandsquelle ist zusammengesetzt und nicht auf eine einzige Quelle begrenzt, um die Anforderungen einer größeren Last zu erfüllen.
• 2. Die Widerstandsquelle nutzt den Windwiderstand und einen induktiven magnetischen Widerstand. Im Vergleich mit einer Gewichtsbelastungsvorrichtung weist das nicht motorisierte Laufband der vorliegenden Erfindung ein leichtes Gewicht auf, so dass das nicht motorisierte Laufband leicht zum Tragen und Bewegen ist. Das nicht motorisierte Laufband nutzt keine weitere Antriebskraft, so dass mit dem Produkt bei der Verwendung mehr Energie eingespart wird.
• 3. Das metallische Glied verwendet den Aluminiumring zum Reduzieren des Gesamtgewichts des Produkts.
• 4. Beide Enden der Klingen des Flügelrads sind am ersten Sitz bzw. zweiten Sitz befestigt, um die strukturelle Festigkeit zu verstärken.
• 5. Die Position des Widerstandsglieds kann mit dem Stellglied eingestellt werden, um die Größe des magnetischen Widerstands einzustellen, damit der Benutzer den gewünschten magnetischen Widerstand nach Bedarf einstellen kann. Beim Entfernen des Widerstandsglieds vom Radkörper wird der Windwiderstand weiterhin mit dem Flügelrad aufrechterhalten, so dass der Widerstand des Laufbands nicht zu niedrig ist.
• 6. Mit dem Betätigungsgriff des Stellglieds wird das Widerstandsglied zum Verschieben durch das Kabel angetrieben, was die Anordnung des Betätigungsgriffs in der erforderlichen Position erleichtert.
• 7. Mit dem Widerstandsglied kann ein Reibwiderstand erzeugt werden, um den Laufriemen nach Bedarf schnell abzubremsen.
• 8. Der Betätigungsgriff ist nahe zum Griff installiert, um so einen benutzerfreundlichen Betrieb zu ermöglichen.
• 9. Das Kabel kann inwendig im aufrechten Mast angeordnet sein, um so ein Freilegen des Kabels zu vermeiden, was das gesamte Erscheinungsbild beeinträchtigt und die Möglichkeit eines ungewollten Ziehens an diesem Kabel vermeidet.
• 10. Beim Montieren des Verbundwiderstandsmoduls an einem Ende des Rollers kann am anderen Ende des Rollers ein Gegengewicht vorgesehen werden, um die Stabilität der Roller beim Rollen zu verbessern.

According to the above-mentioned technical features, the present invention is characterized by the following properties:

• 1. The resistance source is composed and not limited to a single source to meet the requirements of a larger load.
• 2. The resistance source uses the wind resistance and an inductive magnetic resistance. As compared with a weight-loading device, the non-motorized treadmill of the present invention has a light weight, so that the non-motorized treadmill is easy to carry and move. The non-motorized treadmill does not use any further driving force, so the product saves more energy when used.
• 3. The metallic member uses the aluminum ring to reduce the total weight of the product.
• 4. Both ends of the blades of the impeller are attached to the first seat and second seat, respectively, to enhance the structural strength.
• 5. The position of the resistance member can be adjusted with the actuator to adjust the magnitude of the magnetic resistance so that the user can set the desired magnetic resistance as needed. When removing the resistance member from the wheel body, the wind resistance is still maintained with the impeller, so that the resistance of the treadmill is not too low.
• 6. With the actuating handle of the actuator, the resistance member is driven for displacement by the cable, which facilitates the arrangement of the actuating handle in the required position.
• 7. With the resistance member, a frictional resistance can be generated to brake the belt quickly as needed.
• 8. The operating handle is installed close to the handle for user-friendly operation.
• 9. The cable can be placed inside the upright mast to avoid exposing the cable, affecting the overall appearance and avoiding the possibility of unwanted pulling on this cable.
• 10. When mounting the composite resistance module at one end of the scooter, a counterweight may be provided at the other end of the scooter to improve the stability of the scooters when rolling.

In the following the invention with reference to preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings will be described in detail. In the drawing shows:

1 a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention;

2 an exploded view of the embodiment of the present invention;

3 a part exploded view according to the embodiment of the present invention;

4 a partial explosion view of the resistance module according to the embodiment of the present invention;

5 a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention from the front;

6 another perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention;

7 a plan view of the resistance module according to the embodiment of the present invention;

8th a plan view for illustrating the operation of the resistance module according to the embodiment of the present invention;

9 a plan view for illustrating the resistance module, which is integrated in the seat housing, according to the embodiment of the present invention; and

10 shows a cross-sectional view according to the other embodiment of the present invention.

The 1 and 2 show that the present invention provides a non-motorized treadmill with a composite resistance module. The non-motorized treadmill according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a non-motorized treadmill ( 1 ) and a composite resistance module ( 2 ).

The 1 and 2 show that the non-motorized treadmill ( 1 ) a seat housing ( 11 ), two scooters ( 120 . 121 ) and a running belt ( 13 ). In this embodiment, the seat housing ( 11 ) essentially of a support frame ( 111 ). The supporting frame ( 111 ) has a handle ( 112 ), a mounting part ( 113 ) and an upright mast ( 114 ). The mounting part ( 113 ) is between the handle ( 112 ) and the upright mast ( 114 ) intended. The two scooters ( 120 . 121 ) are opposite each other and on the seat housing ( 11 ) assembled. For example, the two scooters ( 120 . 121 ) pivotally on the seat housing ( 11 ) and with several housings ( 100 . 101 . 102 ). The running belt ( 13 ) is around the two scooters ( 120 . 121 ) to get through the two scooters ( 120 . 121 ) and circulate the scooter ( 120 ) to drive to turn. When turning the scooter ( 120 ) with the composite resistance module ( 2 ) generates a magnetic resistance and a wind resistance. In this embodiment, between the two scooters ( 120 . 121 ) a height difference so that the running belt ( 13 ) is inclined to the running of the belt ( 13 ) when using the treadmill.

The 2 shows that the composite resistance module ( 2 ) consists essentially of a resistance module ( 21 ) and an impeller ( 22 ) and with several lids ( 200 . 201 . 202 ) can be covered. The lid ( 200 ) may be hollow to look at the internal structure or to move while running the impeller ( 22 ) to generate a certain amount of wind. The 3 shows in connection with the 2 in that the resistance module ( 21 ) essentially of a wheel body ( 211 ) and a resistance member ( 212 ) consists. The wheel body ( 211 ) is at one end of the scooter ( 120 ) assembled. The resistance member ( 212 ) is close to the wheel body ( 211 ) arranged. For example, the resistance member ( 212 ) pivotally connected to a pivot ( 103 ) of the seat housing ( 11 ) or by means of another movable attachment. One of the wheel bodies ( 211 ) and the resistance member ( 212 ) consist essentially of a metallic member, while the other wheel body ( 211 ) and the resistance member ( 212 ) consists essentially of a magnetic member. In this embodiment, in particular the wheel body ( 211 ) of the resistance module ( 21 ) from a counterweight disc ( 2111 ) and an aluminum ring ( 2112 ). As counterweight disc ( 2111 For example, an iron disk can be used. The aluminum ring ( 2112 ) can with multiple coupling members ( 2121 ) firmly against the counterweight disc ( 2111 ). The aluminum ring ( 2112 ) serves as the metallic member to create a light load. The aluminum ring ( 2112 ) may be made of another metallic material (such as copper, zinc, etc.). The resistance member ( 212 ) consists essentially of a pair of plates ( 2121 ) and a plurality of pairs of magnetic members ( 2122 ). The magnetic members ( 2122 ) are in pairs each at a distance from each other on the plate pair ( 2121 ) arranged. The 4 shows that a magnetic space ( 2123 ) between the pair of plates ( 2121 ) and the pairs of magnetic members ( 2122 ) is formed. The aluminum ring ( 2112 ) is in the magnetic space ( 2123 ) to generate a magnetic resistance by the eddy current effect.

The 3 shows in connection with the 5 that the impeller ( 22 ) on the wheel body ( 211 ) is attached to the wheel body ( 211 ) to be turned. The impeller ( 22 ) consists essentially of a first seat ( 221 ), a second seat ( 222 ) and several blades ( 23 ). The first seat ( 221 ) by insertion or fixed on one side of the wheel body ( 211 ) by a plurality of coupling members ( 220 ) be attached. The blades ( 223 ) are annular around a center of rotation of the wheel body ( 211 ) Each arranged at a distance from each other. With the blades ( 223 ) become the first seat ( 221 ) and the second seat ( 222 ) to increase the structural strength of the blades ( 223 ) to reinforce.

The 6 shows in connection with the 7 in that the composite resistance module ( 2 ) preferably also an actuator ( 23 ) having. The actuator ( 23 ) is at the resistance member ( 212 ) to the position of the resistance member ( 212 ) on the wheel body ( 211 ). In this embodiment, the resistance member ( 212 ) substantially further from an engaging part ( 2124 ) and a rotating part ( 2125 ). The rotating part ( 2125 ) is pivotally mounted on the seat housing ( 11 ) attached. In addition, the actuator has ( 23 ) an operating handle ( 231 ) and several cables ( 232 . 233 ). The operating handle ( 231 ) is movable on the seat housing ( 11 ) assembled. For example, the operating handle ( 231 ) movable on the mounting part ( 113 ) of the seat housing ( 11 ) close to the handle ( 112 ) to facilitate its use and operation. Preferably, the mounting part ( 113 ) a limiting groove ( 1130 ) on. Part of the operating handle ( 231 ) is in the boundary groove ( 1130 ) arranged to the displacement of the actuating handle ( 231 ) to limit. One end of the cable ( 232 . 233 ) is at one end of the operating handle ( 231 ) while the other end on the resistance member ( 212 ) is attached. Here is the other end of the cable ( 232 ) on the engaging part ( 2124 ) of the resistance member ( 212 ) attached. The 7 and the 8th show that when operating the operating handle ( 231 ) with the operating handle ( 231 ) the engaging part ( 2124 ) of the resistance member ( 212 ) for moving through the cable ( 232 ) is driven to the magnetic member ( 2122 ) of the resistance member ( 212 ) for partially or completely moving away from the aluminum ring ( 2112 ) of the wheel body ( 211 ) and so adjust the size of the magnetic resistance due to the eddy current effect on the aluminum ring ( 2112 ) acts. In this embodiment, the resistance member ( 212 ) opposite the engaging part ( 2124 ) substantially further from a contact part ( 2126 ). The contact part ( 2126 ) is configured to engage with the wheel body ( 211 ) to create a frictional resistance, so that the wheel body ( 211 ) can be stopped quickly. In this embodiment, the operating handle ( 231 ) via another cable ( 233 ) at the contact part ( 2126 ) to the contact part ( 2126 ) of the resistance member ( 212 ) to move.

The 9 shows a suitable arrangement of the actuator ( 23 ). The cables ( 232 . 233 ) are on the upright mast ( 114 ) arranged along. With the mounting part ( 113 ) becomes a receiving space ( 1131 ) educated. The upright mast ( 114 ) forms a passage ( 1141 ) and an opening ( 1142 ). The passage ( 1141 ) is with the receiving space ( 1131 ) and the opening ( 1142 ) connected. Part of the operating handle ( 231 ) is in the recording room ( 1131 ) arranged. The cables ( 232 . 233 ) are in the passage ( 1141 ) and extend out of the opening ( 1142 ) so as to expose the cables ( 232 . 233 ) and thereby affecting the overall appearance and unwanted pulling on these cables ( 232 . 233 ) to avoid.

Next shows the 10 another embodiment of the present invention. The 10 shows that the composite resistance module ( 2A ) at one end of the scooter ( 120A ) is mounted as in the embodiment described above. The main difference is that at the other end of the scooter ( 120A ) a counterweight ( 3A ) can be provided. The counterweight ( 3A ) may be another impeller or a common load member, so that the scooter ( 120A ) is rolled relatively stable.

Overall, the invention relates to a non-motorized treadmill ( 1 ) and a composite resistance module ( 2 ). The non-motorized treadmill ( 1 ) consists essentially of two scooters ( 120 . 121 ) and a running belt ( 13 ). The running belt ( 13 ) is around the two scooters ( 120 . 121 wrapped). The composite resistance module ( 2 ) consists essentially of a resistance module ( 21 ) and an impeller ( 22 ). The resistance module ( 21 ) has a wheel body ( 211 ) and a resistance member ( 212 ). The wheel body ( 211 ) is on one of the scooters ( 120 . 121 ) assembled. The resistance member ( 212 ) is close to the wheel body ( 211 ) arranged. One of the wheel bodies ( 211 ) and the resistance member ( 212 ) consist of a metallic member, while the other wheel body ( 211 ) and the resistance member ( 212 ) consist of a magnetic member. The impeller ( 22 ) is on one side of the wheel body ( 211 ), so that one of the scooters ( 120 . 121 ) is exposed to magnetic resistance and wind resistance during rotation.

Despite the detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention for purposes of illustration, various modifications and improvements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The present invention is therefore intended to be limited only by the appended claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Non-motorized treadmill

11

seat housing

100, 101, 102

casing

103

pivot

111

supporting frame

112

Handle

113

mounting part

1130

limiting groove

1131

accommodation space

114

Upright mast

1141

passage

1142

opening

120, 121, 120A

scooter

13

running belt

2, 2A

Composite modulus

21

modulus

211

Wheel center

2111

Counterweight pulley

2112

aluminum ring

2113

coupling member

212

resistance member

2121

plate

2122

magnetic member

2123

magnetic space

2124

engaging part

2125

turned part

2126

contact part

22

impeller

221

First seat

222

Second seat

223

blade

220

coupling member

23

actuator

231

operating handle

232, 233

electric wire

200, 201, 202

cover

3A

counterweight

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• US 9005085 [0003]
• US 9233272 [0004]
• TW 530161 [0004, 0005]

Claims (10)

A non-motorized treadmill comprising: a treadmill ( 1 ) with two scooters ( 120 . 121 ) and a running belt ( 13 ), with the running belt ( 13 ) around the two scooters ( 120 . 121 ) are wound; a composite resistance module ( 2 ) with a resistance module ( 21 ) and an impeller ( 22 ); where the resistance module ( 21 ) essentially of a wheel body ( 211 ) and a resistance member ( 212 ) consists; the wheel body ( 211 ) on one of the scooters ( 120 . 121 ) is mounted; the resistance member ( 212 ) close to the wheel body ( 211 ) is arranged; one of the wheel bodies ( 211 ) and the resistance member ( 212 ) consists of a metallic member, while the other wheel body ( 211 ) and the resistance member ( 212 ) consist of a magnetic member; the impeller ( 22 ) on one side of the wheel body ( 211 ), so that one of the scooters ( 120 . 121 ) is exposed to magnetic resistance and wind resistance during rotation. The treadmill of claim 1, wherein the wheel body ( 211 ) essentially of a counterweight disc ( 2111 ) and an aluminum ring ( 2112 ) consists; the aluminum ring ( 2112 ) fixed to the counterweight disc ( 2111 ) is coupled; the aluminum ring ( 2112 ) serves as the metallic member; the resistance member ( 212 ) of a pair of magnetic members ( 2122 ) consists; a magnetic space ( 2123 ) between the pair of magnetic members ( 2122 ) is formed; the aluminum ring ( 2112 ) in the magnetic space ( 2123 ) is recorded. The treadmill of claim 1 or 2, wherein the impeller ( 22 ) a first seat ( 221 ), a second seat ( 222 ) and several blades ( 23 ) having; the first seat ( 221 ) fixed to the wheel body ( 211 ) is mounted; the blades ( 223 ) annularly about a center of rotation of the wheel body ( 211 ) are each arranged at a distance from each other; with the blades ( 223 ) the first seat ( 221 ) and the second seat ( 222 ) are attached. The treadmill of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the non-motorized treadmill ( 1 ) essentially consists of a seat housing ( 11 ) consists; the resistance member ( 212 ) movable on the seat housing ( 11 ) is mounted; the composite resistance module ( 2 ) an actuator ( 23 ), which on the resistance member ( 212 ) is attached to the position of the resistance member ( 212 ) on the wheel body ( 211 ). The treadmill according to claim 4, wherein the resistance member ( 212 ) an engaging part ( 2124 ) and a rotating part ( 2125 ), the pivotally mounted on the seat housing ( 11 ) is attached; the actuator ( 23 ) essentially from an actuating handle ( 231 ) and a cable ( 232 ) consists; the operating handle ( 231 ) movable on the seat housing ( 11 ) is mounted; one end of the cable ( 232 ) on the operating handle ( 231 ) and the other end of the cable ( 232 ) on the engaging part ( 2124 ) is attached; when operating the operating handle ( 231 ) with the operating handle ( 231 ) the engaging part ( 2124 ) of the resistance member ( 212 ) for moving through the cable ( 232 ) is driven. The treadmill according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the resistance member ( 212 ) further comprises a contact part ( 2126 ) opposite the engaging part ( 2124 ) configured to engage with the wheel body (10). 211 ) to create a frictional resistance; where the actuator ( 23 ) essentially from another cable ( 233 ) with two ends attached to the operating handle ( 231 ) or at the contact part ( 2121 ) to the contact part ( 2126 ) with the operating handle ( 231 ) through the other cable ( 233 ) to drive. The treadmill according to one of claims 4 or 5, wherein the seat housing ( 11 ) a supporting frame ( 111 ), which has a handle ( 112 ), a mounting part ( 113 ) and an upright mast ( 114 ); the mounting part ( 113 ) between the handle ( 112 ) and the upright mast ( 114 ) is arranged; the operating handle ( 231 ) movable on the mounting part ( 113 ) and the cable ( 232 ) on the upright mast ( 114 ) is arranged along. The treadmill of claim 7, wherein internally in the mounting part ( 113 ) a recording room ( 1131 ) is formed; the upright mast ( 114 ) a passage ( 1141 ) and an opening ( 1142 ) forms; the passage ( 1141 ) with the receiving space ( 1131 ) and the opening ( 1142 ) connected is; a part of the operating handle ( 231 ) in the recording room ( 1131 ) is included; the cable ( 232 ) in the passage ( 1141 ) and from the opening ( 1142 ). The treadmill according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the mounting part ( 113 ) a limiting groove ( 1130 ) having; at least a part of the operating handle ( 231 ) in the boundary groove ( 1130 ) is arranged to a displacement of the operating handle ( 231 ) to limit. The treadmill according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the wheel body ( 211 ) at an end portion of one of the scooters ( 120 . 121 ), while at the other end of the scooter, on the wheel body ( 211 ), a counterweight ( 3A ) is provided.

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