Inclining treadmill with magnetic braking system
US7862483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/30
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force.
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