KR101125872B1 - Treadmill with a plurality of tracks and installation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a treadmill having a plurality of tracks and a mounting method thereof, comprising a track bed having a plurality of track mounting grooves, and a track inserted into the track mounting groove and installed respectively. By maintaining the height of the track bed the same or similar, a user who runs or walks on the track feels as if they are running or walking at the same height as the ground. Provided are a treadmill having a plurality of tracks, and a method of installing the same.

Track bed, track, track mounting groove, interior floorboard

Description

Treadmill with multiple tracks and installation method {TREADMILL WITH A PLURALITY OF TRACKS AND INSTALLATION METHOD THEREOF}

1 and 2 relates to a conventional treadmill,

1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the treadmill

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a shape in which a plurality of treadmills of FIG. 1 are installed; FIG.

3 to 5 are related to a treadmill having a plurality of tracks according to an embodiment of the present invention,

3 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a treadmill having a plurality of tracks;

4 is an exploded perspective view of the track of FIG.

5 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion A of FIG.

6 is a conceptual diagram showing the configuration of a treadmill having a plurality of tracks according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

7 and 8 are exploded perspective views showing the configuration of a treadmill having a plurality of tracks according to another embodiment of the present invention

** Description of symbols for the main parts of the drawing **

100,199,200: Treadmill 110,210: Track bed

111, 112, 113: Track mounting groove 114: Handle                 

115: control panel 116: positioning lock

117: position fixing groove 120: track

121: Track frame 121a: Scaffolding protrusion

121c: support member 121d: connection member

121e: mounting member 122: scaffold

123: drive roller 124: idler roller

125: track belt 126: roller side coupler

130: drive unit 131: drive motor

132: drive side coupler 133: mounting plate

The present invention relates to a treadmill, and more particularly, when a user uses a treadmill to run or walk, the treadmill has a stability such as running or walking on the ground, and at the same time a plurality of users use the treadmill. The present invention relates to a treadmill having a plurality of tracks for running or walking and a method of installing the same.

The treadmill is a treadmill, which is called a treadmill, and is widely used in homes and sports centers because it can bring a walking or running effect in a narrow space by using a belt that rotates in an infinite track. Treadmills are able to walk or run indoors at a moderate temperature even in winter, and the running speed can be arbitrarily adjusted, so the demand is increasing day by day.

1 and 2 are related to the conventional treadmill, Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the treadmill, Figure 2 is a plurality of treadmills arranged in a plurality arranged in order to use the treadmill by a plurality of users, such as a sports center It is a perspective view which shows a shape.

As shown in Fig. 1, the treadmill 1 includes a track portion 10 for a user running or walking thereon, and a handle portion 20 formed to prevent the user from losing balance during the exercise of the user; And a control panel 30 formed to input a control factor such as a drive speed of the track portion 10.

The track unit 10 includes a track belt 11 that the user directly steps on and rotates in an infinite track, and a roller 12 supporting both ends of the track belt 11 and guiding the progress of the track belt 11. And a footrest 13 installed to support the load of the user on the bottom surface of the track belt 11 on which the user steps, and formed to surround both sides of the track belt 11 such that structures such as the footrest 13 are not exposed to the outside. The outer case 14 and the support part 15 formed in the edge of the bottom face of the outer case 14 are installed so that the treadmill 1 may be stably installed on the floor by a rubber support or a roller.

The handle portion 20 is a support 21 formed in the longitudinal direction protruding from the upper surface of the outer case 14, the handle 22 formed in the longitudinal direction of the track portion 10 at the end of the support 21, In order to reinforce the strength of the support (21) is composed of a reinforcing member (23) connected between the two support (21).                         

By using the treadmill 1 configured as described above, the user can ascend above the track belt 11, press the start button on the control panel 30, and adjust the traveling speed of the track belt 11 to perform walking or running movements. do. Recently, as many people have an interest in health and desire to enjoy a jogging or running exercise, an increasing number of sports centers are provided with a plurality of treadmills arranged in a row as shown in FIG. 2.

However, in the case of running or walking using the treadmill, the running exercise is performed at a position as high as a predetermined height from the ground, so that the user has a problem in which he or she must run, such as running with anxiety.

In particular, when a large number of users, such as a sports center, use the treadmills 1 having the same shape closely arranged at predetermined intervals in order to use the treadmills, the interior of the surroundings has a limitation in constructing the interior similar to the outdoors. there was. Furthermore, the user using the closely arranged treadmill 1 should be satisfied with only running or walking exercise indoors, and had a problem in that he could easily feel bored while exercising on the treadmill.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a treadmill having a sense of stability, such as running or walking exercise on the ground.

In addition, another object of the present invention, when a plurality of users at the same time, such as a sports center using a treadmill running or walking exercise on the ground and at the same time a plurality of to implement a variety of interior around the treadmill A treadmill with two tracks is provided.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a treadmill having a plurality of tracks that can be produced at a lower cost to the environment that a plurality of users exercise by using a plurality of tracks.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a method for installing a treadmill having a plurality of tracks as described above.

The present invention provides a track bed, the track installation groove is formed in order to achieve the object as described above; A track inserted into and installed in the track installation groove; It provides a treadmill, characterized in that configured to include.

This is a user who runs or walks on a track by installing a track that allows the user to run or walk in a track installation groove formed in the track bed, thereby maintaining the height of the track and the height of the track bed. The purpose is to provide a feeling of running or walking at the same height as the ground so as to provide a more stable feeling and exercise environment. At this time, the track bed includes all those provided with a track installation groove recessed to install the track on the bottom surface.

Here, the track bed is formed one by one in the track bed, it is preferable that each track bed is formed to be modular.

And a positioning protrusion formed on one side of the track bed so that the track bed engages with a positioning groove formed on another adjacent track bed, and the track bed engages with a positioning protrusion formed on another adjacent track bed. By further including a position fixing groove formed on the other side of the track bed, it is possible to more conveniently set the position when connecting and fixing between adjacent track beds, and once installed, the position between the track beds are shifted or separated prevent.

At this time, it is effective that the track bed comprises a coupling means formed to engage with another adjacent track bed. The coupling means may be attached by an adhesive or may be coupled to each other by a fastening means such as a bolt.

On the other hand, the track bed is provided with a plurality of track mounting grooves, it is effective that the track is inserted into each of the track mounting grooves are installed. This is because when multiple users are running or walking on a track at the same time as a sports center, a plurality of tracks can be inserted and installed on one track bed to allow a user to exercise with a stable feeling and at a low cost. This allows you to install multiple tracks. At this time, by making various landscaping facilities or interiors around the slope, it is possible to deliver a more comfortable and jogging feeling to the user.

In addition, the track mounting grooves are preferably arranged in a row in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction in terms of increasing the installation space efficiency of the track bed.                     

In addition, the track bed is formed with an inclined surface in one direction, the track installation groove is formed in the longitudinal direction along the inclined direction of the inclined surface, it is effective that the track is installed so that the user can run running on various inclined surfaces. .

In addition, the track is preferably installed with a predetermined inclination. That is, the bottom surface of the track installation groove is formed to have an uphill or downhill slope to provide an environment in which the user can run on various slopes.

The track further includes: a footrest supporting a load of the user; A track frame configured to seat the footrest; A pair of rollers provided at both ends of the track frame; A track belt connected between the pair of rollers to rotate in an endless track; . At this time, the track frame includes a support member formed to connect both ends of the pair of rollers, a connection member extending in the longitudinal direction from the support member, and an installation member connecting the connection member and placed on the bottom surface of the track installation groove. Since the track belt is rotationally driven, the track belt does not interfere with the bottom surface of the track installation groove.

In addition, it is more preferable in view of providing an environment in which the user can run running at a variety of speeds further comprises a drive motor for rotationally driving any one of the pair of rollers.

In addition, the drive motor is effectively installed in the track bed in terms of modular installation of the track.

And a drive side coupler formed on a drive shaft of the drive motor for rotationally driving the roller of the track by using the drive motor provided in the track bed; A roller side coupler formed on an axis extending from one side of the roller and formed to engage the drive side coupler; It is preferable to comprise more.

On the other hand, a drive pulley formed on a drive shaft of the drive motor for rotating the roller of the track by using the drive motor provided on the track bed; A driven pulley formed on an axis extending from one side of the roller; It may be configured to include a connecting belt for connecting the drive pulley and the driven pulley.

And, even if the bottom surface of the track installation groove does not have the inclination, so that the inclination of the track can be adjusted, one end pivotally pivotally coupled to the track frame and the other end pivotally pivotally coupled to the track bed It is effective to further include an actuator formed to expand and contract its length.

It is also preferred that handles are formed on both sides of the track to prevent the user from inadvertently or losing balance during exercise.

And it is effective to further comprise a control panel formed on the front of the track to control the track by inputting a control factor such as the traveling speed of the track.

In addition, the front of the track bed is preferably configured to further include a screen formed so that the user can look at during the exercise. Although the screen may receive and broadcast various music videos or TVs, it helps the user to run or walk for a long time on the treadmill without being bored by airing the appearance of the surrounding landscape moving along the rack. In addition, by displaying the operation information of the treadmill being used by the user on the screen, it is possible to conveniently check the information of the currently running track even if the user does not hold his head to see the control panel installed in front of the track.

In addition, the handles formed on both sides of the track may be configured to have a touch input function to adjust the speed or the slope of the track by simply touching the handles on both sides during use. However, since the handle is formed to hold in an emergency, it is effective to make the touch portion have an extremely small area.

In addition, it is configured to further include an interior floor plate formed on the upper surface of the track bed, it is possible to configure a variety of interior around the track. At this time, the interior floor plate is made of a sponge material, it is possible to protect the joints, such as the knee of the user walking around and to minimize the impact on the user even in the event of an accident falling on the track.

On the other hand, according to another field of the invention, the present invention comprises the steps of fixing a track bed having a track installation groove on the installation bottom surface; And inserting and installing a track rotating in an infinite track into the track installation groove, and connecting and installing the drive motor and the roller so that any one of the rollers installed at both ends of the track is connected to the drive motor. It provides a method for installing a treadmill, characterized in that configured.

The method may further include inserting and installing tracks into track installation grooves formed one by one in a plurality of track beds; Connecting and fixing the track beds to each other; There is also provided a method of installing a treadmill, comprising a configuration.

Hereinafter, a treadmill having a plurality of tracks according to an embodiment of the present invention and a method of installing the same will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in the figure, the treadmill 100 having a plurality of tracks according to an embodiment of the present invention is a track bed 110 is installed on the ground to be installed, and a track installation groove formed in the track bed 110 The track 120 is mounted on the 111, and the drive unit 130 for driving the track 120 is configured.

The track bed 110 is installed on both sides of the track installation grooves (111, 112, 113) and the track installation grooves (111-113) formed in a horizontal line in a size that can be inserted into the track 120 on its upper surface Handle 114 formed so as to catch the balance 120 or other occasions when necessary, and a control panel formed to control the speed of the track 120 and check the state of the track 120 in front of the track 120 ( 115).

Here, the track bed 110 may be formed integrally with the ground. That is, the track bed 110 may be formed by recessing the track installation groove in the ground to be installed.

In addition, the track installation grooves 111-113 may have a bottom surface horizontally formed with the ground as shown in 111, a bottom surface may be formed with an uphill slope as shown in 112, and as illustrated in 113. As described above, the bottom surface may be formed at an inclined slope. This is to provide an environment in which the user can run or walk on various slopes.                     

In addition, the interior floor plate having various colors and materials may be additionally covered on the upper surface of the track bed 110. At this time, the installed interior floor plate is a light green or green-based color to produce a comfortable and comfortable atmosphere to the user, it is preferably formed of a somewhat fluffy sponge material.

The track 120 includes a track frame 121 placed on the bottom surface of the track installation grooves 111-113, a footrest 122 placed on an upper surface of the track frame 121 to support a user load, and a track. A pair of rollers 123 and 124 installed in the mounting holes 121b formed at both ends of the frame 121, a track belt 125 formed to connect the pair of rollers 123 and 124, and to surround the scaffold 122; And a coupler 126a connected to one end of the driving roller 123 for directly driving the track belt 125 among the pair of rollers 123 and 124.

Here, the track frame 121 includes a rectangular frame 121f to effectively support the load of the scaffold 122 placed on the upper surface of the track frame 121. That is, the scaffold fixing protrusion 121a is formed at each corner of the rectangular frame 121f so as to engage with the recessed portion 122a of the scaffold 122 so that the position of the scaffold 122 is on the upper surface of the track frame 121. Can be installed to be securely attached to The track frame 121 includes a support member 121c provided to connect the ends of the rotation shafts 123a and 124a of the pair of rollers 123 and 124, and a connection member extending downward in the vertical direction from the support member 121c. 121d and the installation member 121e formed so that the connection member 121d may be connected. Therefore, even when the track belt 125 connecting the rollers 123 and 124 rotates, the track 120 is installed so as not to interfere with the bottom surface of the track installation grooves 111-113.                     

In addition, one roller 123 among the pair of rollers 123 and 124 is a driving roller 123 driven by receiving power from the driving unit 130, and the other roller 124 is a path of the track belt 125. It is an idler roller 124 to guide only. In a state where the driving roller 123 is installed in the mounting hole 121b of the track frame 121, the roller side coupler 126 is attached to one end of the rotating shaft 123a, and the driving side coupler 132 of the driving unit 130 is provided. Is installed to engage with the roller side coupler 126, the drive roller 132 is capable of driving the track belt 125 by receiving power from the drive motor 131.

The drive unit 130 is installed in a space 111a formed at one side of the track installation grooves 111-113 in which the drive roller 123 of the track 120 is installed. The driving unit installation space 111a is closed by an airtight cover (not shown) so as not to be exposed to the user from the outside. The driving unit 130 mounts the driving motor 131 for driving the movement of the track belt 125, the driving side coupler 132 attached to the end of the rotation shaft of the driving motor 131, and the driving motor 131. It is configured to include a mounting plate 133 formed so as to. The power supply line (not shown) applied to the driving motor 131 is connected to the driving motor 131 through the track bed 110.

Here, by additionally provided with a mounting plate 133 on the bottom of the drive motor 131, the drive motor 131 is fixed to the mounting plate 133, the drive side coupler 132 at the end of the rotation shaft of the drive motor 131 ) May be modularized by mounting the driving unit 130. Therefore, at the installation site, the drive unit 130 may be conveniently installed by simply fixing the modular drive unit 130 to the drive unit installation space 111a.                     

Although not shown in the drawing, a large screen may be installed in front of the track 120. Although it may be broadcast by receiving a music video or a TV through the large screen in front of the track 120, by running the surrounding scenery that changes depending on the direction of the run gives the effect such as jogging outdoors for a long time running exercise This can prevent you from getting bored. In addition, the operation information such as the progress speed, the progress distance, and the calorie consumption of each treadmill are displayed on a large screen, so that the user does not have to look at the control panel 115 by pulling his head to check the operation information of the treadmill in use. The operating information of the treadmill can be checked.

Hereinafter, the installation method of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

The track bed 110 having a plurality of track mounting grooves 111-113 is fixed to a position to be installed, and the track 120 is inserted into the track mounting grooves 111-113 of the fixed track bed 110. . The end of the rotating shaft 123b of the drive roller 123 protrudes from the mounting hole 121b of the track frame 121 in the state in which the track 120 is inserted, and the roller side coupler (at the end of the protruding rotating shaft 123b). 126). Then, the mounting plate 133 is fixed to the bottom surface of the driving unit installation space 111a so that the driving unit 130 is modularized so that the driving side coupler 132 and the roller side coupler 126 of the driving unit 130 mesh with each other. . Then, in a state in which the driving unit installation space 111a is covered with an airtight cover so as not to be exposed to the outside, the upper surface of the track bed 110 except for the track installation grooves 111-113 is covered with an interior covering plate to implement the present invention. According to an example, a treadmill having a plurality of tracks may be installed.

 Meanwhile, the track installation grooves 112 and 113 of the track bed 110 may be formed to have a predetermined inclined surface as in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the track bed 210 itself is inclined surface θ. ) And the track 120 may be installed along the inclined direction of the track bed 210. In addition, by decorating the surroundings with trees or grass, it is possible to make the exercise environment of the user exercising pleasant and refreshing. That is, by running or walking on the track 120 shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to instill a feeling of climbing a mountain directly or jogging outdoors.

In addition, as an embodiment of the present invention to remove the control panel 115 shown in Figure 3, to enable the user to operate whether or not through the remote control, and configured to check the operation state through the front screen installed May be

Furthermore, even when no inclined surface is formed on the bottom surface of the track installation grooves 111-113 of the track bed 110, one end is pivotally coupled to the track frame 121 and the other end is connected to the track bed 110. By including an actuator pivotally pivotally coupled so that its length is stretchable, the user may be configured to run or walk on the track 120 at various inclinations.

By the configuration as described above, the user can run or walk in a comfortable environment with a sense of stability as if actually jogging outdoors. Rather, it is possible to perform a running exercise while feeling the same refreshing exercise as outdoors by exercising in the air-purified indoors using the treadmill according to the present invention, rather than exercising outdoors in recent years.

In addition, by installing a plurality of tracks on a single track bed at the same time, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost required for other structures, and to realize more environmentally friendly products by reducing materials such as steel.

On the other hand, the treadmill 199 having a plurality of tracks according to another embodiment of the present invention shown in Figure 7 is similar in configuration to the treadmill 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the track bed 110 Is separably formed for each track. Therefore, it is possible to install more easily by fitting the track bed 110 on which one track 120 is mounted in the field and joining adjacent track beds 110 with adhesive or bolts.

At this time, in order to fix the position between the adjacent track bed 110, two position fixing projections 116 are formed on one side of the track bed 110, the position fixing on the other side of the adjacent track bed 110 Two projection fixing grooves 117 are formed so that the projection 116 is fitted to fix the position.

Therefore, in order to install a treadmill having a plurality of tracks, the operator installs the track bed 110 in which one track 120 is inserted and coupled therebetween, so that the installation is simply completed. In addition, since the track bed 110 in which one track 120 is inserted is modularized as a single unit treadmill, when a treadmill having any number of tracks 120 is ordered and installed, By manufacturing and transporting unit treadmills and simply combining them with fastening means such as bolts, the installation space and installation specifications can be satisfied without separately managing the design or manufacturing process.

At this time, the track bed 110 of the unit treadmill inserted in the middle is formed with a positioning protrusion 116 and the position fixing groove 117 on each side, respectively, the trek bed 110 of the unit treadmill is installed at both ends It is preferable to have only one of the position fixing protrusion 116 or the position fixing groove 117 on the side.

Furthermore, like the treadmill 200 shown in FIG. 8, by forming the shape of the track bed 210 in a fan shape, the track beds 210 are coupled to each other so that the tracks 120 face the center portion and thus have a circular or fan shape. The shapes can be combined in various ways. That is, since the shape of the unit treadmill can be changed in various ways according to the installation specifications, it becomes possible to design the arrangement of the track 120, it is possible to create an exercise space that can satisfy the user's aesthetic satisfaction.

The reference numerals shown in FIG. 8 correspond to the reference numerals shown in FIG. 7, where 211 is a track mounting groove formed to insert the track 120 into the track bed 210, 214 is a handle, 215 is a control panel, and 216 is a position. The fixing projection 217 is a position fixing groove.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the invention.

As described above, the present invention includes a track bed in which a track mounting groove is formed and a track inserted into and installed in the track mounting groove, thereby maintaining the height of the track and the height of the track bed to be the same or similar. By providing a feeling of running or walking exercise at the same height as the user running or walking exercise from the above to provide a treadmill that can run or walk with a more stable feeling.

 The present invention also provides a treadmill having a plurality of track mounting grooves formed in the track bed and having a plurality of tracks inserted into the track mounting grooves, respectively. When multiple users use the treadmill at the same time, the actual jogging outdoors by constructing various trees and grass around the track while allowing all the users to feel running or walking on the ground Provide an exercise environment such as

In addition, by forming a plurality of tracks in one track bed for use by a plurality of users at the same time, it is possible to provide a plurality of tracks that can be used by a plurality of users at a lower cost than producing a treadmill one by one.

The present invention also provides a unit treadmill modularized with a track bed with one track, such that the unit treadmill can be coupled to an adjacent unit treadmill, thereby providing a plurality of tracks having all of the above advantages. The treadmill is simply assembled and installed by simply joining with adjacent unit treadmills, and depending on the installation specifications, it is possible to simply satisfy various order specifications for the installation of a plurality of treadmills without having to go through a different design or manufacturing process.

In addition, even when transporting from the production site of the treadmill to the installation site, only the unit treadmill needs to be transported, which makes transportation easier. In addition, by changing only the shape of the track bed of the unit treadmill, it is possible to implement a plurality of tracks having various shapes.

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A track bed having a track installation groove; A track inserted into and installed in the track installation groove; And the track installation grooves are formed in the track bed one by one, and include a positioning protrusion formed on one side of the track bed so that the track bed is engaged with the positioning groove formed in another adjacent track bed. Treadmill. delete delete The method of claim 1, And a positioning groove formed on the other side of the track bed such that the track bed is engaged with the positioning protrusion formed on another adjacent track bed. The method of claim 1, And the track bed comprises coupling means configured to engage another adjacent track bed. The method of claim 1, The track bed has a plurality of track installation grooves, Treadmill, characterized in that the track is inserted into each of the track installation grooves. The method of claim 6, The track installation groove is a treadmill, characterized in that formed to be arranged in a row in the horizontal direction. The method of claim 6, The track installation groove is treadmill, characterized in that formed in a row in the longitudinal direction. The method of claim 6, The track bed is a treadmill, characterized in that the inclined surface is formed in one direction, the track installation groove is formed in the longitudinal direction along the inclined direction of the inclined surface. The method according to any one of claims 1 or 4 to 8, And the track has a predetermined slope and is installed in the track installation groove. The method according to any one of claims 1 or 4 to 8, The track is, A footrest supporting a load of the user; A track frame configured to seat the footrest; A pair of rollers provided at both ends of the track frame; A track belt connected between the pair of rollers to rotate in an endless track; Treadmill, characterized in that configured to include. The method of claim 11, Treadmill characterized in that it further comprises a drive motor for rotationally driving any one of the pair of rollers. The method of claim 12, And the drive motor is installed in the track bed. The method of claim 13, A drive side coupler formed on a drive shaft of the drive motor; A roller side coupler formed on an axis extending from one side of the roller and formed to engage the drive side coupler; Treadmill, characterized in that further comprises. The method of claim 13, A drive pulley formed on a drive shaft of the drive motor; A driven pulley formed on an axis extending from one side of the roller; A connection belt connecting the driving pulley and the driven pulley; Treadmill, characterized in that further comprises. The method of claim 11, Treadmill, characterized in that the end is pivotally connected to the track frame to adjust the inclination of the track, the other end is pivotally coupled to the track bed pivotally configured to further extend the length of the actuator . The method according to any one of claims 1 or 4 to 8, Treadmill, characterized in that the handle is formed on both sides of the track. The method according to any one of claims 1 or 4 to 8, And a control panel formed at the front of the track to control the track. The method according to any one of claims 1 or 4 to 8, Treadmill characterized in that it further comprises a screen formed on the front of the track bed for the user to look at. The method of claim 19, The screen is a treadmill, characterized in that to broadcast the image of the surrounding scenery changes according to the direction of travel. The method of claim 19, The treadmill, characterized in that for displaying the operation information of each track on the screen, respectively. The method according to any one of claims 1 or 4 to 8, Treadmill characterized in that it further comprises an interior floor plate formed on the upper surface of the track bed. 23. The method of claim 22, The treadmill for interior decoration is formed of a sponge material. delete delete Inserting and installing tracks into track installation grooves formed one by one in a plurality of track beds; Interconnecting and securing the plurality of track beds; Installation method of the treadmill, characterized in that configured to include.

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