JP2003225325A - Method for operating electric treadmill - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for operating and adjusting an electric treadmill without touching the console panel for convenience of operability. <P>SOLUTION: This electric treadmill is equipped with emission type sensor module (infrared sensor, for example) at an appropriate position, which is connected to a console panel, so that air sensing fields can be formed within a specified space and therefore the sensor module can detect any intended optional signal given by a user when he is doing exercises such as jogging. Upon receiving the signal, the sensor gives a command to the console panel to make such adjustments that have been set in advance (i.e., the air control mode). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for operating an electric treadmill, and more particularly to a control motor by instructing a console panel without the user touching the console panel. It is a new type that allows you to carry out preset commands.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is widely known, the so-called "electric treadmill" uses an electric motor to rotate the walking surface of a continuous belt so that the user stands and stands on the walking surface. Refers to equipment. Of course, this kind of electric treadmill usually has a console panel and a control key at appropriate positions so that the user can easily set the rotation speed of the walking surface by himself.

Further, another stepping motor is attached to the electric treadmill, and a lifting device (lift) is used.
ing assembly) and the forward and reverse rotation of this motor can adjust the support angle of the floor frame (base frame), and can be adjusted by pressing another control key.

[0004]

However, in the conventional electric treadmill, no matter where the control key is installed, the user can adjust the rotational speed of the walking surface and the inclination of the floor frame during exercise such as jogging or walking. If you wanted to make adjustments, you had to check with your own eyes if the control keys were in the correct position and then press again with your own hands to make the adjustments. This is very inconvenient because it not only distracts the user but also disrupts the exercise posture such as jogging.

[0005]

Therefore, the present invention solves the problems as described above, and on the premise that it does not affect the function of the electric treadmill, the present invention utilizes a specific sensor area to provide a reaction. Mainly to improve the convenience of use by providing a method of operating an electric treadmill that adjusts without touching the console panel by combining accurate and effective emission type sensor sets. It has a purpose.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In order to further understand in detail the method of operating an electric treadmill according to the present invention which achieves the above objects and other objects, description will be given below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the electric treadmill 10 includes a main stand base (upright frame) 11, handrails 12, 13, a console panel 20, a floor frame 14,
The handrails 1 of the electric treadmill 10 are composed of the basic parts such as the continuous belt walking surface 15 and the bottom leg support 16.
Console panels 20 in the appropriate positions of 2 and 13 respectively
Two sets of radiant sensor modules 30, 4 connected to
0 (for example, an infrared device) is attached. Thus, above the handrails 12, 13 are air sensing fields 31, which cover a specific spatial range.
41 is formed, and the user can perform any intentional signal (any intentional signa) when exercising such as jogging.
l) can be issued to cause the sensor modules 30, 40 to detect. And sensor 3
As soon as the user's intentional signal is received through 0, 40, it is sent to the console panel, and the control motor (not shown) commands to perform a preset adjusting operation. This is the "air control mode" that the inventor specifically named.

Assuming that the user's exercise such as jogging is not affected, the effective detection range including the width and height of the sensor areas 31 and 41 is within the range of the electric treadmill body and the height of the user. It is set as much as possible and designed to avoid obstacles from other objects.

Among them, the above-mentioned both radiation type sensor modules 30 and 40 represent control commands to be opposed by the same control motor. In other words, if one issues an acceleration command to the motor, the other one becomes a deceleration command. For safety of the user and protection of the motor, the control motor is stopped when both the radiation sensor modules 30 and 40 are simultaneously operated. Furthermore, when the sensed state of the sensor catch is a relatively long time, it indicates a large acceleration / deceleration command. Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can distinguish the control by the movements of the left and right hands, and can perform the control by waving the left and right hands in the sensor areas 31, 41, which is a very convenient and practical effect. You can get it.

In this air control mode, the inclination of the floor frame 14 can be adjusted. The control motor for this operation (not shown, usually a stepping motor that performs forward rotation and reverse rotation) is different from the electric motor used by the walking surface 15. In simple terms, this air control mode can be distinguished as to whether it is only for adjusting the speed of the walking surface 15 or for adjusting the inclination of the floor frame 14, depending on the actual demand. Of course, they can be used simultaneously, and in the same electric treadmill 10, the air control mode can have both speed adjustment and inclination adjustment functions.

This air control mode is provided together with the console panel 20 and can be used according to the user's individual usage habits and needs. It is also possible to press a control key as in the past to perform preset control. It is also possible to use modes, and there is no failure between them in either case. Further, the sensor areas 31 and 41 do not affect the range of motion of the user such as jogging, and can be controlled by the user's volition, so that there is no safety problem at all.

When the air control mode is activated, the alarm lamp 50 is turned on to inform the user and people around him that the air control mode is currently set, and prevent accidents due to unexpected sensors. Is also possible.

In addition, a built-in speaker (not shown) may be provided in the air control mode, and when the sensor detects any signal, a sound is emitted to inform the user of the current operating state. . further,
It is also possible to express deceleration, acceleration or ascent or descent by the pitch of the sound, or to express the degree of deceleration or acceleration or ascend or descend by the length of the sound so that various operating states can be distinguished, and even visually impaired persons can You can use it with extreme peace of mind.

Of course, many modifications and variations of the above-described embodiment of the present invention are possible without departing from its scope.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an electric treadmill according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 electric treadmill 11 Main stand stand 12 handrails 13 handrail 14 floor frame 15 walking surface 16 Bottom leg support 20 console panel 30 Radiant sensor module 31 sensor area 40 Radiant sensor module 41 sensor area 50 alarm lamp

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (71) Applicant 502409673             Peter Woo             Taiwan Taichung Fushien, Taiping             City, Charoen Long Road, Se             Action 2, Lane 233, number               1 (72) Inventor Leah O Wan             Taiwan Taichung Fushien, Taiping             City, Charoen Long Road, Se             Action 2, Lane 233, number               1 (72) Inventor Peter Wu             Taiwan Taichung Fushien, Taiping             City, Charoen Long Road, Se             Action 2, Lane 233, number               1

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A method for operating an electric treadmill, comprising:
A radiant sensor module connected to a console panel is installed at an appropriate position of the electric treadmill, thereby forming a sensor area covering a specific space range, and a user performs exercise such as jogging or walking. At this time, an arbitrary intentional signal is output so that it can be detected by the sensor module, and when the user's intentional signal is received, the sensor issues a command to the console panel to set a control motor in advance. A method for operating an electric treadmill, which is characterized by performing an adjusting operation (that is, an air control mode). 2. The method of operating an electric treadmill according to claim 1, wherein the air control mode can be used together with the console panel. 3. The method of operating an electric treadmill according to claim 1, wherein an alarm lamp is turned on when the air control mode is activated. 4. The electric treadmill according to claim 1, wherein the built-in speaker in the air control mode informs the user of the current operating state at an appropriate volume when the sensor detects any signal. How to operate. 5. A method of operating an electric treadmill, comprising:
This electric treadmill consists of a main stand, a handrail, a console panel, a floor frame, a walking surface, a bottom leg support, etc., and a radiation type sensor module connected to the console panel is installed at an appropriate position of the electric treadmill. As a result, a sensor area that covers a specific spatial range is formed, and when the user jogs or walks, an arbitrary signal is emitted so that it can be detected by the sensor module. When an intentional signal is received, the sensor issues a command to the console panel to cause the control motor to perform a preset adjusting operation (that is, an air control mode), thereby operating the electric treadmill. . 6. The method of operating an electric treadmill according to claim 5, wherein an alarm lamp is turned on when the air control mode is activated. 7. The operation of an electric treadmill according to claim 5, wherein the built-in speaker in the air control mode notifies the user of the current operating state at an appropriate volume when the sensor detects any signal. Method.