CA2236774A1 - Suspension system for exercise apparatus - Google Patents

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CA2236774A1
CA2236774A1 CA002236774A CA2236774A CA2236774A1 CA 2236774 A1 CA2236774 A1 CA 2236774A1 CA 002236774 A CA002236774 A CA 002236774A CA 2236774 A CA2236774 A CA 2236774A CA 2236774 A1 CA2236774 A1 CA 2236774A1
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deck
frame
pivot connection
roller assemblies
suspension system
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Janine Whan-Tong
Thomas Moran
Steve Moore
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Precor Inc
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Priority to EP98303615A priority patent/EP0956884B1/en
Priority to DE1998625723 priority patent/DE69825723T2/en
Priority to JP14230898A priority patent/JP4065603B2/en
Priority to ES98303615T priority patent/ES2227774T3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • A63B22/0207—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills having shock absorbing means
    • A63B22/0214—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills having shock absorbing means between the belt supporting deck and the frame
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • A63B22/0207—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills having shock absorbing means
    • A63B22/0228—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills having shock absorbing means with variable resilience
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • A63B22/0235—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills driven by a motor

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Cardiology (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)

Abstract

A treadmill (10) includes a frame on which are mounted transverse forward and rearward roller assemblies (14, 16). An endless belt (18) is trained about the forward and rearward roller assemblies. A deck (20) is positioned between the upper run of the belt and the frame. The rearward portion of the deck (20) is mounted to the frame by a pivot connection (24) to allow pivoting of the deck about an axis transversely to the length of the deck. Elongate springs (26) of adjustable stiffness are mounted either along the sides of the frame to underlie the side margins of the deck, or transversely of the deck, to support the deck in conjunction with the pivot connection (24) and to absorb impact loads imparted on the deck by the user.
CA002236774A 1998-05-06 1998-05-06 Suspension system for exercise apparatus Expired - Fee Related CA2236774C (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002236774A CA2236774C (en) 1998-05-06 1998-05-06 Suspension system for exercise apparatus
EP98303615A EP0956884B1 (en) 1998-05-06 1998-05-08 Suspension system for exercise apparatus
DE1998625723 DE69825723T2 (en) 1998-05-06 1998-05-08 Suspension system for training devices
JP14230898A JP4065603B2 (en) 1998-05-06 1998-05-08 Suspension device for body training device
ES98303615T ES2227774T3 (en) 1998-05-06 1998-05-08 SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A SPORTS DEVICE.

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CA002236774A CA2236774C (en) 1998-05-06 1998-05-06 Suspension system for exercise apparatus
EP98303615A EP0956884B1 (en) 1998-05-06 1998-05-08 Suspension system for exercise apparatus
JP14230898A JP4065603B2 (en) 1998-05-06 1998-05-08 Suspension device for body training device

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CA2236774A1 true CA2236774A1 (en) 1999-11-06
CA2236774C CA2236774C (en) 2005-01-18

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JP (1) JP4065603B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2236774C (en)
DE (1) DE69825723T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2227774T3 (en)

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CA2236774C (en) 2005-01-18
EP0956884B1 (en) 2004-08-18
EP0956884A1 (en) 1999-11-17
DE69825723D1 (en) 2004-09-23
JPH11319144A (en) 1999-11-24
JP4065603B2 (en) 2008-03-26
ES2227774T3 (en) 2005-04-01
DE69825723T2 (en) 2005-01-13

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