Inclination drive mechanism for a treadmill
US5352167A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18808
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inclination drive mechanism for a treadmill permits driven, selective adjustment of the angle of inclination of the treadmill. The drive mechanism includes an electric motor which operates through a gear train including an output gear pinion. The gear pinion in turn drives a gear rack, which can be provided in either a linear or arcuate configuration. The mechanism includes a load-bearing support bracket on which the gear rack is mounted with the support bracket configured to minimize non-torsional loading of the gear train. The resultant construction is desirable economical and durable.
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