GB2399300A

GB2399300A - Folding treadmill with inclination adjustment

Info

Publication number: GB2399300A
Application number: GB0305595A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Long-Chuan Hsu
Original assignee: SHUANG RONG SHING TRAFFIC MATE; Shuang Rong Shing Traffic Material Factory Co Ltd
Current assignee: SHUANG RONG SHING TRAFFIC MATE; Shuang Rong Shing Traffic Material Factory Co Ltd
Priority date: 2003-03-12
Filing date: 2003-03-12
Publication date: 2004-09-15
Anticipated expiration: 2023-03-12
Also published as: DE20304819U1; FR2853556A3; GB2399300B; FR2853556B3; GB0305595D0

Abstract

A treadmill having a jogging platform which is foldable into a storage position and wherein the inclination of the platform can be adjusted. The treadmill comprises a base 1, a jogging platform 2, arms 24 pivotally connecting the platform 2 to the base 1, a wheel base 3 with wheel 32 engaging rails 13 actuated by linear actuating member 4 and two damping devices 5. To adjust the inclination of the platform 2 between a horizontal position (Figure 2) and an inclined position (Figure 4) the linear actuating member 4 causes movement of the wheels 32 along the rails 13 bring the wheel base 3 into a vertical position and lifting the front of the jogging platform. When the treadmill is not in use the platform 2 is folded with respect to the base 1 into a substantially vertical position (Figure 5), the platform 2 being held in the folded position by a stopper 25. The dampers 5 allow the platform 2 to return slowly to a horizontal position on release of the stopper 25.

Description

TITLE: JOGGING MACHINE HAVING A JOGGING PLATFORM

ADJUSTABLE AND FOLDABLE STRUCTURE

Field of the Invention

This invention relates to a jogging machine, and more particularly, to a jogging machine having a jogging platform adjustable and foldable structure.

Background of the Invention

Living in this modern world people are driven to make living. People spend more time indoor and less time to go outdoor life. In order to keep physical in shape, various indoor exercise equipments are invented. One of which is a jogging machine, which is a mild exercise machine and can be folded when not in use.

However, when the jogging platform of the jogging machine is lifted upwardly, the entire weight of the jogging platform falls onto a linear actuating device to stand still, which shortens the life span of the linear actuating device.

Summary of the Invention

It is the primary object of the present invention to provide a jogging machine having a jogging platform adjustable and foldable structure, which runs more steady and more comfortably.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a jogging machine having a jogging platform adjustable and foldable structure, which is much safe in folding status.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a jogging machine having a jogging platform adjustable and foldable structure, which can last longer.

Brief Description of the Drawings

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a bottom view of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a side view of FIG. 1, showing the present invention in an operating s status; FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG. 1, showing the present invention in a folding status; and FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the present invention in a folding status.

Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment

A jogging machine having a jogging platform adjustable and foldable structure comprises a base 1, a jogging platform 2, a wheel base 3, a linear actuating device 4 and two pumps S. The base 1 is laid flat on the floor and comprises a pair of side supports 11 to support a panel 12 on the top thereof. One of the side supports 11 has a hole 111, and the lower portion of the base I is provided with a pair of rails 13.

The jogging platform 2 has a motor 21, a pulley 22, and a plurality of ribs 23 crossly secured to the bottom thereof. Two L-shaped arms 24 are secured to the front end of the jogging platform 2 with one end 241 of each arson 24 pivoted to the jogging platform 2 and the other end 242 pivoted to the base 1 to connect the base 1 and the jogging platform 2 together. A stopper 25 is formed on one side of the jogging platform 2, which has a spring 251 at the inward. When the jogging platform 2 is in a standing position, the stopper 25 will be located in the hole 111 of the side support 11 of the base 1. The other end of the jogging platform 2 is provided with a pair of rollers 26 thereat. A pair of pins 271 is formed on the two sides of the jogging platform 2 above the arms 24.

The wheel base 3 is located underneath the jogging platform 2, and has one end 31 pivoted to the jogging platform 2 while the other end is provided with a pair of wheels 32 sliding onto the rails 13 of the base 1, and further comprises a pair of lugs 33 at a center rod thereof.

The linear actuating device 4 is a spiral elevating device being secured to one of the ribs 23 of the jogging platform 2 and is activated by a motor 41 to spin a bolt 43 to move in and out within a tube 42 in a threaded manner. The tube 42 has one end pivoted to the lugs 33 of the wheel base 3 by means of a fastener 6 composed of a bolt 61 and a nut 62 to pull and push the wheel base 3 along the rails 13 of the base 1.

The pumps 5 are secured on respective sides of the jogging platform 2. Each pump 5 has a strut 51 with one end of the strut 51 secured to the bottom of the jogging platform 2 by means of a fastener 6A composed of a bolt 61A and a nut 62A while the other end of the pump 5 is pivoted on the base 1.

To assemble the present invention, the base 1 is placed on the ground, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the front end of the jogging platform 2 is seated on the base 1 and pivoted with the front ends 241 of the two arms 24 to the base 1. The rear end of the jogging platform 2 is supported by the rollers 26 on the ground.

The wheel base 3 is also secured to the bottom of the jogging platform 2 close to the ends 241 of the arms 24. The pins 27, at this moment, are seated above the arms 24, which also keep the jogging platform 2 at place when in a folding status. The linear actuating device 4 has the tube 42 pivoted to the lugs 33 at the center section l S of the wheel base 3.

When the jogging platform 2 is lifted upward, as shown in FIG. 4, the linear actuating device 4 will pull the tube 42 reward, which links the wheels 32 of the wheel base 3 to slide along the rails 13 and the wheel base 3 moves upward, subsequently to support the jogging platform 2, and whereas the rollers 26 will roll the jogging platform 2 to assist the upward movement of the jogging platform 2.

The upward movement pivots the jogging platform 2 and the ends 241 of the arms 24 with respect to the ends 242 of the arms 24, which assists to lift up the jogging platform 2. Upon the jogging platform 2 has reached to the position, the wheels 32 and the ends 242 of the arms 24 support the front end of the jogging platform 2 while the rollers 26 support the rear end of the jogging platform 2. This design can hold the jogging platform 2 steady and can undertake more weight in a steady manner.

When the jogging platform 2 is collapsed vertically, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the tube 42 of the linear actuating device 4 will stretch to its maximum length, thus the jogging platform 2 maintains a parallel position with respect to the base 1. The strut 51 of each pump 5 will also stretch to its maximum length, at this moment, wherein the arms 24 also change to an upright position. The stopper 25 of the jogging platform 2 will be urged by the spring 251 to insert into the hole 111 of the base 1, which also keeps the jogging platform 2 in an upright position.

To lay the jogging platform 2 flat, simply pull the stopper 25 to detach from the hole 111, and the jogging platform 2 is free to put down, whereas the strut 51 of the pump 5 buffers the jogging platform 2 to lay in a slow movement. l

I CLAIM: 1. A jogging machine having a jogging platform adjustable and foldable structure comprising a base, a jogging platform, a wheel base, a linear actuating device, and two pumps, wherein said base seating flat on the ground with a pair of side supports on respective sides and supporting a panel on a top thereof, said base comprising a pair of rails on respective bottom inner sides thereof, said jogging platform comprising a pair of arms on front respective sides to pivot said jogging platform to said base, each said arm having one end pivoted to said jogging platform and another end pivoted to said base, said wheel base being located underneath said jogging platform, and having one end pivoted to said jogging platform while another end being provided with a pair of wheels, said linear actuating device being secured to the bottom of said jogging platform, and comprising a tube being pivoted to a center rod of said wheel base, so that said tube activating said wheel base to slide along said rails, each of said pumps comprising a strut with one end secured to the bottom of said jogging platform while another end secured to said base, thus said linear actuating device linking said wheel base to slide, and when said jogging platform being moved either upward or downward, said wheels of said wheel base and said arms being supportive devices to collapse said jogging platform, said jogging platform being lifting upwardly with respect to said arms, and said pumps also functioning as supportive devices to said jogging platform in a steady standing position.

2. The jogging machine having a jogging plaffonn adjustable and foldable structure, as recited in claim 1, wherein an elastic stopper is formed on one side of said jogging platform to hold said jogging platform at place when in a folding status. :

Claims

Amendment to the claims have been filed as follows CLAI1\IS 1. A jogging

machine comprising: a base; s a jogging platform; a wheel base; a linear actuating device; and two pumps, the base including a side support and a rail on each of two sides lo thereof, the side supports co- operating to support a panel at an upper end thereof; the jogging platform including a pair of arms, each arm including one end pivotably connected to the jogging platform and a second end pivotably connected to the base, whereby the jogging platform is pivotably connected to the base; the wheel base including one end pivotably connected to the jogging platform, and a second end including a wheel at either side thereof; the linear actuating device including one end pivotably connected to the jogging platform and a second end pivotably connected to a centre rod so on the wheel base, whereby the linear actuator causes the wheel base to pivot relative to the jogging platform and the wheels on the wheel base to move along the rails; each pump including a strut slidably received therein, the exposed end of the strut being pivotably connected to the jogging platform, and a :5 second end of the pump being pivotably connected to the base; the pivoting of the wheel base relative to the jogging platform adjusting the inclination of the jogging platform relative to the base to a desired angle, the wheel base and the arms supporting the weight of the jogging platform and, in-use, a user thereon; and so the jogging platform being movable between a first position substantially parallel with the base and a second, folded position.

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2. A jogging machine according to Claim 1, wherein the jogging platform includes a resiliently biased stopper on one side thereof, the stopper securing the jogging platform in the folded position.