Motorized treadmill with motor braking mechanism and methods of operating same
US11420092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A treadmill includes a frame; a running belt configured to move relative the frame; and a motor coupled to the running belt. The motor is operable in a plurality of user controlled operating modes. In a first operating mode, the force of rotation of the running belt is provided by a user of the treadmill. In a second operating mode, the motor applies a desired braking force to resist rotation of the running belt. In a third operating mode, the motor applies a torque output to the running belt based on a force exerted on the running belt by a user of the treadmill.
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