Motorized treadmill with motor braking mechanism and methods of operating same
US10905914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A treadmill includes a frame, a front shaft assembly coupled to the frame, a rear shaft assembly coupled to the frame and spaced apart from the front shaft assembly, a running belt disposed about the front and rear shaft assemblies, and a motor coupled to the running belt. In a first operating mode of the motor, the force of rotation of the running belt is provided by a user of the treadmill. In a second operating mode of the motor, the force of rotation of the running belt is provided by the motor.
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