Method for controlling an electric treadmill
US6682461B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/833
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for controlling an electric treadmill which includes emission type sensor sets (e.g. infrared, etc.) arranged at two proper places of the treadmill and connected to the control console, thereby creating air sensing fields covering a specific range. Therefore, the operator can give any intentional signal that is detectable by the sensor during the walking exercise session. Thereafter, the sensor orders the control console to perform a control action to the controlled motor on receipt of the intentional signal of the operator.
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