WO2025193483A1

WO2025193483A1 - Exercise device with detachable exercise deck

Info

Publication number: WO2025193483A1
Application number: PCT/US2025/018500
Authority: WO
Inventors: Marcus Andrew Hoggarth; Edward Thomas ROSE; Michael James Brown
Original assignee: Ifit Inc
Current assignee: Ifit Inc
Priority date: 2024-03-15
Filing date: 2025-03-05
Publication date: 2025-09-18
Anticipated expiration: 2026-09-15

Abstract

An exercise device includes an upright base and at least one upright connected to the upright base. The exercise device includes a deck base configured to detachably connect to the upright base with a connection. The exercise device further includes an exercise deck connected to the deck base. The exercise is configured to perform an exercise operation when the deck base is connected to the upright base, and to perform the exercise operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base.

Description

EXERCISE DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE EXERCISE DECK

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present Application for Patent claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 19/069,962 by HOGGARTH et al., entitled “EXERCISE DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE EXERCISE DECK” filed March 4, 2025, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/566,053 by HOGGARTH et al., entitled “EXERCISE DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE EXERCISE DECK,” filed March 15, 2024, each of which is assigned to the assignee hereof, and each of which is expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] This disclosure relates generally to exercise devices and, more specifically, to an exercise device with a detachable exercise deck.

BACKGROUND

[0003] Physical exercise is beneficial for physical and mental health. Indoor exercise has increased in popularity and accessibility. Many people exercise indoors with the aid of an exercise device. Exercise devices may be designed to simulate outdoor exercise activities, such as a treadmill to simulate running, a stationary bicycle to simulate cycling, or a rower to simulate rowing. In many cases, exercise devices require a substantial amount of room in order to utilize and store the exercise device in an indoor space. Thus, many exercise devices may be limited in their functionality, usefulness, or convenience based on their large form factor. Accordingly, exercise devices that occupy less space and/or that may accommodate different uses in different environments and scenarios may be advantageous.

SUMMARY

[0004] In some embodiments, an exercise device includes an upright base, at least one upright connected to the upright base, a deck base configured to detachably connect to the upright base with a connection, and an exercise deck connected to the deck base.

[0005] In some embodiments, a method of using an exercise device includes detaching a deck base from an upright base, the deck base including an exercise deck and being configured for an exercise operation when the deck base is connected to the upright base, wherein at least one upright is connected to the upright base. The method further includes positioning the deck base apart from the upright base, and after positioning the deck base, performing the exercise operation with the exercise deck.

[0006] In some embodiments, an exercise device includes an upright base, at least one upright connected to the upright base, a deck base connected to the upright base, an exercise deck connected to the deck base; and an isolation member configured to reduce vibrations between the deck base and the at least one upright.

[0007] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0008] Additional features and advantages will be set forth in the description that follows. Features and advantages of the disclosure may be realized and obtained by means of the systems and methods that are particularly pointed out in the appended claims. Features of the present disclosure will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the disclosed subject matter as set forth hereinafter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0009] In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other features of the disclosure can be obtained, a more particular description will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. For better understanding, the like elements have been designated by like reference numbers throughout the various accompanying figures. Understanding that the drawings depict some example embodiments, the embodiments will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:

[0010] FIG. 1-1 is a perspective view of an exercise device, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0011] FIG. 1-2 is a side view of the exercise device of FIG. 1-1;

[0012] FIG. 2-1 is a perspective view of an exercise device, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0013] FIG. 2-2 is a side view of the exercise device of FIG. 2-1;

[0014] FIGs. 3-1 through 3-8 illustrate various example implementations of an exercise device, according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an exercise device 400, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] FIGs. 5-1 and 5-2 illustrate examples of an exercise device 500, according to embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0017] FIG. 6 illustrates a flow diagram for a method or a series of acts for using an exercise device as described herein, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The present disclosure is generally related to an exercise device having one or more detachable components. An exercise device such as a treadmill has a deck base with an exercise deck. The exercise deck may perform various exercise operations to facilitate a user performing exercise activities. For example, the exercise device may advance a continuous belt to simulate a user running or walking. The exercise deck may incline or decline to simulate walking or running on a hill. The deck base may be removably connected to an upright base. For example, the upright base may be connected to and may support one or more uprights for providing support handles or support surfaces to a user. A console with a suite of features may be connected to and/or incorporated in the uprights.

[0019] The deck base may disconnect from the upright base such that the deck base may be separated and positioned apart from the upright base, apart from the uprights, apart from the console, etc. After being separated, the deck base may perform some or all of the exercise operations. For example, the deck base may operate independently to advance, incline, and decline the exercise deck. In this way, the deck base may be utilized without the uprights and console. This may facilitate a user utilizing the deck base and performing exercise activities in environments, situations, locations, and circumstances that may otherwise not be possible with the deck base connected to the uprights and console. For example, a user may use the deck base at a desk or in front of a television. In some embodiments, the deck base may be configured to limit the exercise operations when the deck base is not connected to the upright base, such as limiting speeds, direction, or acceleration of the continuous belt, or limiting the degree of incline or decline.

[0020] FIG. 1-1 is a perspective view and FIG. 1-2 is a side view of an exercise device 100, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The exercise device 100 includes a deck base 102. The deck base 102 may be a base housing one or more additional components, such as an exercise deck 104. The exercise deck 104 may be a deck or platform for facilitating a user performing an exercise activity. For example, the deck base 102 and/or exercise deck 104 may include a platform, a pair of rollers or pulleys, a continuous belt, and one or more motors for advancing the continuous belt. For instance, the exercise deck 104 may be an exercise deck of a treadmill or other similar device for simulating a physical activity or movement of a user. The exercise deck 104 may facilitate a user runningjogging, or walking on the exercise device.

[0021] The exercise device 100 includes one or more uprights 108. The uprights 108 may extend at least somewhat upward from the deck base 102. The uprights 108 may be positioned adjacent and/or on one or more sides of the deck base 102. In some embodiments, the exercise device 100 includes 1 upright 108. In some embodiments, the exercise device 100 includes 2 or more uprights 108. In some embodiments, the uprights 108 are positioned and configured to support one or more additional components of the exercise device 100. In some embodiments, the uprights 108 are positioned and configured to provide support and/or stability to a user of the exercise device. For example, the uprights 108 may include one or more handles, members, bars, or surfaces which a user may hold, grasp, or support themselves via the uprights 108 either as part of an exercise activity, or as a safety or convenience measure should the user need it.

[0022] The uprights 108 may be configured to support a console 110. The console 110 may include one or more features for assisting a user in an exercise, augmenting an exercise, or otherwise for which a user may interface with the exercise device 100. For example, the console 110 may include handles, bars, supports, or other components for the user to hold and/or grasp in order to provide support to the user (e.g., in a similar fashion to the uprights 108). In some embodiments, the console 110 includes one or more holders, compartments, surfaces, or other features for holding or containing items while a user is using the exercise device such as a phone, tablet, or other device, a water bottle, a watch, a towel, headphones, jewelry, glasses, or other sundries. In some embodiments, the console 110 includes one or more devices, screens, or other user interfaces. For examples, the console 110 may include a screen for displaying information regarding the exercise device 100, the user, an exercise operation of the exercise device etc. the console 110 may include one or more controls or other interfaces for the user to control an exercise operation of the exercise device 100.

[0023] In some embodiments, the console 110 and/or the uprights 108 may include one or more speakers, for example, for playing music, instructing an exercise activity, connecting to another device, or other audio features. In some embodiments, the console 110 and/or uprights 108 may include one or more fans, for example, for providing cooling and/or ventilation to a user.

[0024] The exercise device 100 includes an upright base 106. As described herein the upright base 106 may connect to and support the uprights 108. Also as described herein, the upright base 106 may removably or detachably connect to the deck base 102, for example, to facilitate the removal and/or modular use of the deck base 102 independent of the uprights 108 (and associated components).

[0025] FIG. 2-1 is a perspective view and FIG. 2-2 is a side view of an exercise device 200, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The exercise device 200 includes a deck base 202, an exercise deck 204, an upright base 206, one or more uprights 208, and a console 210.

[0026] The exercise device 200 may be detachable, modular, or otherwise may accommodate one or more functional components being removed. For example, the deck base 202 (and exercise deck 204) may be removable from the uprights 208, console 210, etc. The deck base 202 being removable may accommodate different uses of the exercise device 200 as described herein, and/or may accommodate an ease of transport, storage, or installation of the exercise device 200 as described herein.

[0027] The deck base 202 may be removably, detachably, or otherwise selectively attachable to the uprights 208 via the upright base 206. For example, the upright base 206 may connect to and support the uprights 208 independently and/or without the deck base 202. When the deck base 202 is not connected to the upright base 206, the uprights 208 and console 210 may be supported and free standing via the deck base 202. In some embodiments, one or more uprights 208 and/or the console 210 may be removably connected to the deck base 202 such that a user may selectively include some or all (or none) of these components when using the exercise device 200. For example, one upright 208 may be connected to the upright base and used in connection with the deck base 202. In another example, one or more uprights may be connected to the upright base and used in connection with the deck base 202 without the console 210. In another example, one upright 208 may be removed, and the console 210 may be connected and supported by one upright 208.

[0028] The deck base 202 and the upright base 206 may detachably connect with a connection 212. One or both of the deck base 202 and the upright base 206 may be equipped with features to implement the connection 212. The connection 212 may facilitate fixing, aligning, supporting, or otherwise connecting the deck base 202 and the upright base 206.

[0029] The connection 212 may take any number of forms. For example, in some embodiments, the upright base 206 may be a base-like structure (e.g., for supporting the uprights 208) and may have at least somewhat of a flat or planar shape. The deck base 202 may be configured to rest on a ground surface and may at least partially rest on some or all of the upright base 206. For example, the deck base 202 may rest on a ground surface in a resting position when not connected to the upright base 206, and may rest in the resting position at least partially on (e.g., be supported by) the upright base 206 when connected to the upright base 206. In some embodiments, the deck base 202 may not rest on or be supported by the upright base 206, but may rest on a ground surface in the resting positions and may be aligned with respect to the uprights 208 based on an interface of the deck base 202 with the upright base 206. In some embodiments, the deck base 202 may include a recess or other feature that is complimentary to or conforms to a shape of the upright base 206 to facilitate aligning, supporting, and/or connecting the deck base 202 with respect to the upright base 206. In some embodiments, the deck base 202 and/or the upright base 206 may include mating or matching protrusions, detents, recesses, or other mating features for aligning, supporting, and/or connecting the deck base 202 with the upright base 206. For example, either or both of these components may include a key and matching key way for aligning, supporting, or otherwise connecting the deck base 202 with the upright base 206.

[0030] In some embodiments, the connection 212 includes a feature for securing the deck base 202 and the upright base 206. For example, the connection 212 may include a strap, tie, clamp, or similar feature. In another example the connection 212 may include a clip, clasp, snap, detent, buckle, hook, or other similar feature. In another example, the connection 212 may include a removable fastener such as a screw, bolt, removable rivet, pin, clip, or other removable fastener. In another example, the connection 212 may include a slot, groove, cleat, or other similar feature. In this way, the deck base 202 may not be permanently or semi-permanently connected to the upright base 206. For example, the deck base 202 and the upright base 206 may not be welded together, integrally joined, or otherwise substantially permanently connected such that removal and/or disconnection of the deck base 202 may be burdensome, time-consuming, or otherwise inaccessible to a user.

[0031] In some embodiments, the connection 212 may be a quick connection component such that disconnection and removal of the deck base 202 may be performed quickly and easily. For example, disengagement of the connection 212 may be performed without the use of additional tools or devices in order that the deck base 202 may be quickly and easily removable. In some embodiments, the exercise device 200 may be equipped with a functionality to automatically (e.g., electronically and/or mechanically) connect and/or disconnect the connection 212. For example, a user may press a button or otherwise indicate for the exercise device 200 to connect or disconnect the connection 212 and the exercise device 200 may connect or disconnect the connection 212 without little or no user input. In this way, the deck base 202 may be easily removed. In some embodiments, the deck base 202 may include rollers or other motive means for facilitating the movement and attachment/detachment from the upright base 206.

[0032] In some embodiments, the connection 212 may include a friction or interference fit. For example, mating components of the deck base 202 and the upright base 206 may interface inside of or against each other such that the connection is snug and secure. In some embodiments, a friction fit in this way may secure the deck base 202 to the upright base 206 in addition to or as an alternative to a mechanical connection. In some embodiments, the connection 212 may be a friction fit of the deck base 202 between the uprights 208. For example, the deck base 202 may be positioned with respect to the uprights 208 (e.g., through any of the alignment means discussed herein) and may be slightly larger than the space between the uprights 208, or may otherwise have features that interface with corresponding features of the uprights 208. The deck base 202 may accordingly be pressed down or slid into the space between the uprights 208 such that deck base 202 is secured with a friction fit.

[0033] In some embodiments, the connection 212 may facilitate positioning the deck base 202 at multiple positions with respect to the upright base 206 and/or the uprights 208. For example, the deck base 202 may be positionable at different angles (in any axis) or heights with respect to the uprights 208, console 210, etc. In another example, the deck base 202 may be positionable to extend different lengths underneath the uprights 208 and/or the console 210. The deck base 202 being positionable in this way may facilitate various different uses of the deck base 202, such as for different exercise routines. The deck base 202 being positionable in this way may facilitate different user physiologies using the exercise device 200, such as users of different heights, weights, stride lengths, physical disabilities, etc. The deck base 202 being positionable in this way may facilitate use of the exercise device 200 in different environments such as indoor spaces with varying amounts and configurations of floor space, head space, etc.

[0034] Removing the deck base 202 from the upright base 206 may facilitate storage, transport, or installation of the exercise device 200. For example, removing the deck base 202 may result in the exercise device 200 having a smaller footprint for easier storage in an indoor space, such as in a closet, office, or hallway, or for storage as multiple pieces. In another example, removing the deck base 202 may facilitate transporting the exercise device 200 in a car, truck, or otherwise as a smaller form factor, or in multiple pieces. As another example, removing the deck base 202 may facilitate installing or positioning the exercise device 200 in a space that would otherwise not be possible with a larger footprint and/or form factor, such as moving the exercise device 200 through a small doorway or opening. In this way, the deck base 202 being removable may facilitate the exercise device being utilized by a variety of different users and in a variety of different circumstances. [0035] As described herein, the deck base 202 may be utilized in connection with the uprights 208, such as known uses for a treadmill. In some embodiments, however, the deck base 202 may be utilized without the uprights 208, console 210, etc., or after detaching the deck base 202 from the upright base 206. For example, the deck base 202 may be disconnected from the upright base 206 and separately positioned apart from the upright base 206, and the deck base 202 may be separately used for an exercise activity. For example, the deck base 202 may be configured to perform an exercise operation notwithstanding being disconnected from the upright base 206. Several example exercise operations are described herein (e.g., in connection with FIGS. 3-1 through 3- 8). For example, the deck base 202 may perform exercise operations such as advancing the continuous belt, inclining the exercise deck 204, declining the exercise deck 204, etc., when the deck base 202 is detached from the upright base 206. In some embodiments, the deck base 202 may be configured to perform one or more of the same exercise operations when it is detached from the upright base 206 as it is configured to perform when attached to the upright base 206. In some embodiments one or more of the exercise operations of the deck base 202 may be limited exercise operations when the deck base 202 is not connected to the upright base 206.

[0036] In some embodiments, the deck base 202 and the upright base 206 connect with an electrical connection. For example, the electrical connection may be implemented as a wire connector, electrical (e.g., surface) contacts, pins, receptacles, blocks, jacks, terminals, or any other form of electrical connection. In some embodiments the electrical connection may be a part of the connection 212, or may be a separately implemented connection. For example, connecting the deck base 202 and the upright base 206 via the connection 212 may also facilitate an electrical connection between the deck base 202 and the upright base 206.

[0037] In some embodiments, the electrical connection may provide a data connection between the deck base 202 and the upright base 206. For example, the electrical connection may facilitate controlling an exercise operation of the deck base 202, for example, with the uprights 208 and/or console 210. In another example, the electrical connection may facilitate providing information (e.g., feedback, operational information) about the deck base and/or an exercise operation at the console. For instance, the electrical connection may provide information (and/or may control) a speed, incline, or decline of the exercise deck 204. In some embodiments the electrical connection may be a wireless connection such as a connection over Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless connection. In some embodiments one or more of the deck base 202, the upright 208, console 210, etc., may be configured to connect to an additional device such as a user device, for example, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. This connection may facilitate controlling and/or receiving information via the user device. For example, the deck base 202 may connect (e.g., wired or wirelessly) to a user device such that the user device may control and/or may receive information about the deck base 202 to facilitate utilizing the deck base 202 without the uprights 208, the console 210, etc.

[0038] In some embodiments the electrical connection may provide power transmission between the deck base 202 and the upright base 206. For example, the deck base 202 may be configured with a power cord and may transmit power through the upright base 206 to the uprights 208 the console 210, etc. In another example the upright base 206 may be configured with a power cord and may provide power to the uprights 208, the console to 210, etc., and may also provide power to the deck base 202 when connected. In another example, both the deck base 202 and the upright base 206 may be configured with a power cord. As described herein, the upright base 206 being configured with a power cord should be understood as any component connected to the upright base 206 (e.g., the uprights 208, the console 210) being configured with the power cord. In this way, the electrical connection transmitting power may facilitate the modularity and detachability of the deck base 202 from the upright base 206.

[0039] In some embodiments, the electrical connection may be a wireless power transmission. For example, power may be transmitted between the deck base 202 and the upright base 206 through induction. This may facilitate connecting and disconnecting the deck base 202 from the upright base 206, for example, with a reduced (or no) number of electrical connections to connect and disconnect. In some embodiments, a wireless electrical connection may facilitate a cordless implementation of the deck base 202. For example, the deck base 202 may be configured with a battery to operate at least somewhat without a wired power connection (e.g., either when connected or disconnected to the upright base 206). For example, the deck base 202 may be disconnected from the upright base 206 and may be used and powered separately from the upright base 206 based on an onboard battery. The onboard battery of the deck base 202 may be charged through the electrical connection. For example, the upright base 206 may include a wireless charging pad or other means of induction charging and may wirelessly charge the battery of the deck base 202 when the deck base 202 is connected to the upright base 206. In another example, the battery of the deck base 202 may be charged when the deck base 202 is plugged into the upright base 206. The wireless electrical connection of the deck base 202 and the upright base 206 and/or the cordless nature (e.g., battery power) of the deck base 202 may facilitate utilizing the deck base 202 separately from the rest of the exercise device 200 in environments, situations, location, and circumstances, (e.g., outside) that may otherwise not be possible with the uprights 108, console 210, etc. connected to the deck base 202, such as may be the case with other conventional exercise devices.

[0040] In some embodiments, the exercise device includes a detector for identifying when the deck base 202 is connected or disconnected from the upright base 206. For example, the detector may include a switch, button, sensor, pad, control logic, or other means for detecting when the deck base 202 is connected. For example, the detector may be implemented as a means for detecting when the deck base 202 is physically connected (e.g., via the connection 212) and/or electrically connected (e.g., via the electrical data and/or electrical power connection) to the upright base 206. In some embodiments, the detector may be part of the connection 212 and/or the electrical connection as described herein. The detector may facilitate enabling one or more features of the exercise device 200, such as implementing the data connection and/or power transmission between the deck base 202 and the upright base 206, facilitating the connection 212, implementing limits to an exercise operation of the deck base 302, etc.

[0041] FIGS. 3-1 through 3-8 illustrate various example implementations of an exercise device 300, according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The exercise device 300 includes a deck base 302, an exercise deck 304, an upright base 306, one or more uprights 308, and a console 310.

[0042] As described herein, the exercise device 300 may be implemented to perform various exercise operations. FIGS. 3-1 and 3-2 show example exercise operations of the exercise device 300. In some embodiments, the exercise device 300 may be configured for a tread operation. For example, the exercise device 300 may rotate or advance a continuous belt of the exercise deck 304. For example, the continuous belt may be disposed between two or more rollers or pulleys and one or more motors may drive the continuous belt to simulate a user running, walking, or jogging on the exercise deck 304. The exercise deck 304 may operate in this way in a forward and/or backward direction.

[0043] In some embodiments, the deck base 302 may be connected to the upright base 306 as described herein. In some embodiments the exercise deck 304 may perform the tread operation when the deck base 302 is connected to the upright base 306. For example, the exercise deck 304 may tread in a forward and/or backward direction when the deck base 302 is connected to the upright base 306. This may facilitate a user performing an exercise activity on the exercise deck 304, for example, while taking advantage of one or more functionalities of the uprights 308, the console 310, etc. In this way, the exercise device 300 may function in a similar manner to a conventional treadmill. In some embodiments, the exercise deck 304 may tread up to 10 miles per hour (mph), 15 mph, 20 mph, 25 mph, or 30 mph in the forward and/or backward direction.

[0044] In some embodiments, the deck base 302 may be disconnected, implemented, and positioned separately from the upright base 306, the uprights 308 and the console 310. For example, the deck base 302 may be positioned on a ground surface apart from or irrespective of the upright base 306. In some embodiments, the exercise deck 304 may perform the tread operation when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. In some embodiments, the exercise deck 304 may be configured to perform the tread operation to the same extent and/or to the same degree when the deck base 302 is connected and disconnected from the upright base 306. For example, when the deck base 302 is disconnected, the exercise deck 304 may tread forward and backward. In another example, the exercise deck 304 may tread at the same speeds as when the deck base 302 is connected to the upright base 306. In another example, the exercise deck 304 may change speeds with a full extent of its acceleration capabilities. In this way, the deck base 302 may be implemented to perform the same or similar tread operation when the deck base 302 is disconnected and implemented separately from the upright base 306.

[0045] In some embodiments, the deck base 302 may perform a limited tread operation when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. For example, the exercise deck may be configured to only tread forward, or only tread backward. In another example, the exercise deck 304 may be configured to tread forward and/or backward but may only tread at limited speeds. For example, the exercise deck 304 may only operate at up to 2 mph, 5 mph, 7 mph, or 10 mph. In another example, the exercise deck 304 may be configured to operate at a limited acceleration (e.g., in conjunction or not in conjunction with a limit on speed and/or direction). These limitations may be based on the deck base 302 not being connected to the upright base 306. For example, the speed, acceleration, and/or direction may be limited as a safety feature based on the user not having access to one or more handles of the uprights 308 and/or the console 310, or based on the user not having a safety stop associated with the console 310. In another example, the limitations may be based on a limited data or power connectivity (e.g., battery power) of the deck base 302 when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. In this way, an operation of the deck base may be limited when it is not connected to the upright base 306.

[0046] FIGS. 3-3 and 3-4 show example exercise operations of the exercise device 300. In some embodiments, the exercise device 300 may be configured for an incline operation. For example, the exercise device 300 may elevate or raise a front of the exercise deck 304 resulting in a positive incline. This may simulate a user proceeding up a hill or other ascent. The exercise device 300 may achieve the incline based on elevating one or more of the deck base 302, the exercise deck 304, a roller or platform of the exercise deck 304, or any other means for incline. For example, the deck base 302 may include one or more feet for elevating the exercise deck 304. In another example, the deck base 302 may interface with the upright base 306 and/or uprights 308 for achieving the incline. In some embodiments, the exercise deck 304 may incline up to 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, or 30°.

[0047] In some embodiments, the deck base 302 may be connected to the upright base 306 as described herein. In some embodiments the exercise deck 304 may perform the incline operation when the deck base 302 is connected to the upright base 306. For example, the exercise deck 304 may fully incline when the deck base 302 is connected to the upright base 306. This may facilitate a user performing an exercise activity on the exercise deck 304, for example, while taking advantage of one or more functionalities of the uprights 308, the console 310, etc. In this way, the exercise device 300 may function in a similar manner to a conventional treadmill.

[0048] As described herein, the deck base 302 may be disconnected, implemented, and positioned separately from the upright base 306, the uprights 308 and the console 310. For example, the deck base 302 may be positioned on a ground surface apart from or irrespective of the upright base 306. In some embodiments, the exercise deck 304 may perform the incline operation when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. In some embodiments, the exercise deck 304 may be configured to perform the incline operation to the same extent and/or to the same degree when the deck base 302 is connected and disconnected from the upright base 306. For example, when the deck base 302 is disconnected, the exercise deck 304 may incline to its fullest extent. In this way, the deck base 302 may be implemented to perform the same or similar incline operation when the deck base 302 is disconnected and implemented separately from the upright base 306.

[0049] In some embodiments, the deck base 302 may perform a limited incline operation when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. For example, the exercise deck 304 may be configured to only incline to less than its full extent or degree. For example, the exercise deck 304 may incline only up to 10°, 15°, or 20°, or may not incline. These limitations may be based on the deck base 302 not being connected to the upright base 306. For example, the incline may be limited as a safety feature based on the user not having access to one or more handles of the uprights 308 and/or the console 310, or based on the user not having a safety stop associated with the console 310. In another example, the limitations may be based on a limited data or power connectivity (e.g., battery power) of the deck base 302 when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. In this way, an operation of the deck base may be limited when it is not connected to the upright base 306.

[0050] FIGS. 3-5 and 3-6 show example exercise operations of the exercise device 300. In some embodiments, the exercise device 300 may be configured for a decline operation. For example, the exercise device 300 may elevate or raise a rear of the exercise deck 304 resulting in a decline, or negative incline. This may simulate a user proceeding down a hill or other descent. The exercise device 300 may achieve the decline based on elevating the rear of one or more of the deck base 302, the exercise deck 304, a roller or platform of the exercise deck 304, or any other means for incline. For example, the deck base 302 may include one or more feet for elevating the rear of the exercise deck 304. In another example, the deck base 302 may interface with the upright base 306 and/or uprights 308 for achieving the decline. In some embodiments, the exercise deck 304 may decline up to -10°, -15°, -20°, -25°, or -30°.

[0051] In some embodiments, the deck base 302 may be connected to the upright base 306 as described herein. In some embodiments the exercise deck 304 may perform the decline operation when the deck base 302 is connected to the upright base 306. For example, the exercise deck 304 may fully decline when the deck base 302 is connected to the upright base 306. This may facilitate a user performing an exercise activity on the exercise deck 304, for example, while taking advantage of one or more functionalities of the uprights 308, the console 310, etc. In this way, the exercise device 300 may function in a similar manner to a conventional treadmill.

[0052] As described herein, the deck base 302 may be disconnected, implemented, and positioned separately from the upright base 306, the uprights 308 and the console 310. For example, the deck base 302 may be positioned on a ground surface apart from or irrespective of the upright base 306. In some embodiments, the exercise deck 304 may perform the decline operation when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. In some embodiments, the exercise deck 304 may be configured to perform the decline operation to the same extent and/or to the same degree when the deck base 302 is connected and disconnected from the upright base 306. For example, when the deck base 302 is disconnected, the exercise deck 304 may decline to its fullest extent. In this way, the deck base 302 may be implemented to perform the same or similar decline operation when the deck base 302 is disconnected and implemented separately from the upright base 306.

[0053] In some embodiments, the deck base 302 may perform a limited decline operation when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. For example, the exercise deck 304 may be configured to only decline to less than its full extent or degree. For example, the exercise deck 304 may decline only up to -10°, -15°, or -20°, or may not decline. These limitations may be based on the deck base 302 not being connected to the upright base 306. For example, the decline may be limited as a safety feature based on the user not having access to one or more handles of the uprights 308 and/or the console 310, or based on the user not having a safety stop associated with the console 310. In another example, the limitations may be based on a limited data or power connectivity (e.g., battery power) of the deck base 302 when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. In this way, an operation of the deck base may be limited when it is not connected to the upright base 306.

[0054] In this way, the deck base 302 may be operational when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. The deck base 302 may perform one or more (or all) of the exercise operations described herein, or any other exercise operation when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. Additionally, the deck base 302 may be configured for one or more of the limited exercise operations describe herein, or any other exercise operation when the deck base 302 is not connected to the upright base 306. For example, in some embodiments, the deck base 302 may be configured with a time limitation when the deck base 302 is not connected. This time limitation may be based on, for example, a user not having access to a support feature of the uprights 308 and/or console 310 such as one or more handles or a safety stop. The time limitation may be based on a limited power (e.g., battery) or data communication availability of the deck base 302 when the deck base 302 is not connected.

[0055] The deck base 302 being detachable and operational separate from the upright base 306 may facilitate various implementations of the deck base 302 that may not otherwise be possible, or that my augment or improve the use of the deck base 302. For example, FIG. 3-7 shows an example of a user 320 using the deck base in relation to a device 322, such as a television. The deck base 302 may be positioned relative to the device 322 to facilitate the user better consuming content from the device 322. For example, without the uprights 308, console 310, etc., the user 320 may have a better viewing and/or engaging experience with the device 322. This may facilitate the user 320 performing an exercise activity, such as following an exercise routine displayed on the device 322. This may facilitate the user 320 consuming other content on the device 322, such as viewing a movie, television show, social media content, etc. In some embodiments, the detached deck base 302 may facilitate a more complete view of the user 320, such as by another individual, by the user 320 (e.g., in a mirror), or by a camera of the device 322. This may facilitate analyzing a form of exercise of the user 320. In some embodiments, the deck base 302 may be positioned adjacent the device 322 in order that the user may have a more immersive experience with the device 322, for example, uninhibited by the uprights 308, the console 310, etc. For example, the device 322 may display content related to an exercise activity the user 320 is performing to simulate the user 320 performing the exercise activity in a different environment. For example, the device 322 may simulate running outside, participating in a race against other users, hiking or walking in a desirable location, etc. In this way the deck base 302 being detachable from the upright base 306 may provide an improved exercise experience to a user 320.

[0056] FIG. 3-8 shows an example of a user using the deck base in relation to a desk 324. For example, the deck base 302 may be positioned close to, adjacent, or at least partially underneath the desk 324. The user may access the desk and/or items of the desk while also using the deck base 302. For example, the user may perform an exercise activity, such as walkingjogging, or running while working on a device at the desk. This may facilitate the user actively exercising while performing work or leisure activities, for example, to stay in shape, rehabilitate an injury, or remain awake or alert. Exercise in this way while performing one or more additional activities may not otherwise be possible when the deck base is connected to the uprights 308, the console 310, etc.

[0057] The deck base 302 may be utilized advantageously when disconnected from the upright base 306 in ways in addition to those explicitly described herein. For example, the deck base 302 may be utilized when disconnected to facilitate activities that may otherwise not be possible when implemented in connection with uprights. For instance, the deck base 302 may be utilized with an additional exercise device such as a bicycle, scooter, or other wheeled vehicle. The deck base 302 may be utilized by disabled persons with walking aids or other motive aids such as a wheelchair, cane, crutches, etc., that may not otherwise be possible with uprights.

[0058] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an exercise device 400, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The exercise device 400 includes a deck base 402 as described herein having an exercise deck 404.

[0059] In some embodiments, the exercise deck 404 may include a dynamic portion 404-1 at a first end and a static portion 404-2 at a second end. The dynamic portion 404- 1 may include a continuous belt implemented between two or more rollers. The continuous belt may be at least partially positioned over a platform for supporting the continuous belt and for supporting a user on the continuous belt. The dynamic portion 404-1 may rotate forward and/or backward to simulate a user running, walking, or jogging. The static portion 404-2 may be a platform and may not rotate. The static portion 404-2 may resemble the dynamic portion (e.g., the continuous belt) but may not move (e.g., rotate or advance). The static portion 404-2 may be at least somewhat planar and/or level with the dynamic portion 404-1. The static portion 404-2 may be at least somewhat continuous with the dynamic portion 404-1. The dynamic portion 404-1 and the static portion 404- 2 may be separated by a threshold or barrier. The dynamic portion 404-1 may comprise at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the length of the exercise deck 404.

[0060] The incline and/or decline of the exercise deck 404 as described herein may be achieved by inclining and/or declining the dynamic portion 404-1 either singularly or in connection with the static portion 404-2. For example, the dynamic portion may incline and/or decline out of the deck base 402 independent of the static portion 404-2. In another example, both the static portion 404-2 and the dynamic portion 404-1 may incline and/or decline out of the deck base 402. In some embodiments the entire deck base 402 may incline and/or decline.

[0061] The exercise deck 404 may include the static portion 404-2 in this way to facilitate use of the deck base 402 independent of an upright base of the exercise device 400. For example, an upright and/or a console of the exercise device 400 may typically have one or more features or areas for storing and/or holding items, and when the deck base 402 is not connected to the upright base, a user may not have access to these storage areas. The static portion 404-2 may provide a stable, non-moving area for a user to put their sundry items when using the deck base 402 separate from the upright base.

[0062] FIGS. 5-1 and 5-2 illustrate examples of an exercise device 500, according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The exercise device 500 includes a deck base 502, an exercise deck 504, an upright base 506, one or more uprights 508, and a console 510.

[0063] In some embodiments, the exercise device 500 includes one or more isolation elements 530. The isolation elements 530 may isolate vibrations and/or shocks from transferring and/or propagating from one component of the exercise device 500 to another. For example, in some embodiments one or more isolation elements 530 may be positioned between the upright base 506 and the deck base 502. For instance, the isolation elements 530 may be included on the upright base 506, the deck base 502 or both. In some embodiments, the isolation elements may be positioned between the upright base 506 and the uprights 508. For example, the isolation elements 530 may be included on the upright base 506, the upright 508 or both. In some embodiments, the isolation elements 530 may be positioned between the uprights 508 and the console 510. In this way, vibrations occurring or originating at one component may be minimized, reduce, dampened, or eliminated from transferring to one or more other components.

[0064] In some embodiments, the isolation elements 530 are implemented as a structure comprised of a vibration-reducing material. For example, the isolation element 530 may be made of rubber, plastic, a polymer, an elastic material, leather, foam, or any other material that reduces vibrations. In another example, the isolation elements 530 may include a mechanical device, structure or component for reducing vibrations. For example, the isolation element 530 may be a piston, damper, spring, compliant mechanism, or any other mechanical device.

[0065] In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the isolation element 530 is implemented as a pad or mat disposed between the upright base 506 and the deck base 502. For example, the upright base 506 may have one or more surfaces that interface or support some or all of the deck base 502 when the deck base 502 is connected, such as one or more substantially flat or planar surface. The isolation element 530 may be disposed on a top of the upright base 506. The upright base 506 may include a rubber, polymer, or elastic layer or pad at the interface of the deck base 502 with the upright base 506 such that vibrations or shock, for example, from a motor of the deck base 502 or from a user of the deck base 502, may not transfer (or may be reduce) from the deck base 502 to the upright base 506 (and accordingly to the other components of the exercise device 500). Similarly, one or more isolation elements 530 may be disposed, for example, at a connection of the upright base 506 with the uprights 508 and/or at a connection of the uprights 508 with the console 510 in order that vibrations do not transfer to these components. This may facilitate protecting one or more components, such as delicate electronic or mechanical systems that may not withstand substantial vibrations. Similarly, one or more components of the exercise device may generate or originate vibrations, and the one or more isolation elements 530 may prevent or reduce vibrations from transferring to a user of the exercise device 500 which may harm, inconvenience, or may otherwise be undesirable for the user.

[0066] FIG. 6 illustrates a method 600 or a series of acts for using an exercise device as described herein, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. While FIG. 6 illustrates acts according to one embodiment, alternative embodiments may add to, omit, reorder or modify any of the acts of FIG. 6.

[0067] In some embodiments, the method 600 includes an act 610 of detaching a deck base from an upright base, the deck base including an exercise deck and being configured for an exercise operation when the deck base is connected to the upright base, wherein at least one upright is connected to the upright base.

[0068] In some embodiments, the method 600 includes an act 620 of positioning the deck base apart from the upright base. In some embodiments the method 600 includes an act 630 of after positioning the deck base, performing the exercise operation with the exercise deck.

[0069] In some embodiments, the exercise operation includes inclining the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the exercise operation includes declining the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the exercise operation includes advancing a continuous belt of the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the exercise operation includes changing a speed of a belt of the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the exercise operation is a limited exercise operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base.

[0070] In some embodiments, the method further comprises detecting that the deck base is not attached to the upright base, and limiting the exercise operation of the deck base to the limited exercise operation based on detecting that the deck base is not attached to the upright base.

[0071] In some embodiments, the limited exercise operation has a limited incline of the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the limited exercise operation has a limited decline of the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the limited exercise operation has a limited speed of a belt of the exercise deck.

[0072] In some embodiments, detaching the deck base includes disengaging a removable connection. In some embodiments, the deck base includes removing a key from a keyway. In some embodiments, detaching the deck base includes disengaging a quick release connection.

[0073] In some embodiments, the method further includes attaching the deck base to the upright base and performing the exercise operation.

[0074] In some embodiments, the at least one upright is removably connected to the upright base, the method further including removing the at least one upright from the upright base and performing the exercise operation.

[0075] In some embodiments, the at least one upright includes two uprights removably connected to the upright base and positioned around the deck base, the method further comprising removing one of the two uprights and performing the exercise operation.

[0076] In some embodiments, positioning the deck base includes positioning the deck base with respect to a desk. In some embodiments, the method further includes performing an exercise based on the exercise operation while accessing the desk.

[0077] An exercise device includes a deck base. The deck base may be a base housing one or more additional components, such as an exercise deck. The exercise deck may be a deck or platform for facilitating a user performing an exercise activity. For example, the deck base and/or exercise deck may include a platform, a pair of rollers or pulleys, a continuous belt, and one or more motors for advancing the continuous belt. For instance, the exercise deck may be an exercise deck of a treadmill or other similar device for simulating a physical activity or movement of a user. The exercise deck may facilitate a user running jogging, or walking on the exercise device.

[0078] The exercise device includes one or more uprights. The uprights may extend at least somewhat upward from the deck base. The uprights may be positioned adjacent and/or on one or more sides of the deck base. In some embodiments, the exercise device includes 1 upright. In some embodiments, the exercise device includes 2 or more uprights. In some embodiments, the uprights are positioned and configured to support one or more additional components of the exercise device. In some embodiments, the uprights 108 are positioned and configured to provide support and/or stability to a user of the exercise device. For example, the uprights 108 may include one or more handles, members, bars, or surfaces which a user may hold, grasp, or support themselves via the uprights either as part of an exercise activity, or as a safety or convenience measure should the user need it.

[0079] The uprights may be configured to support a console. The console may include one or more features for assisting a user in an exercise, augmenting an exercise, or otherwise for which a user may interface with the exercise device. For example, the console may include handles, bars, supports, or other components for the user to hold and/or grasp in order to provide support to the user (e.g., in a similar fashion to the uprights). In some embodiments, the console includes one or more holders, compartments, surfaces, or other features for holding or containing items while a user is using the exercise device such as a phone, tablet, or other device, a water bottle, a watch, a towel, headphones, jewelry, glasses, or other sundries. In some embodiments, the console includes one or more devices, screens, or other user interfaces. For examples, the console may include a screen for displaying information regarding the exercise device, the user, an exercise operation of the exercise device etc. the console may include one or more controls or other interfaces for the user to control an exercise operation of the exercise device.

[0080] In some embodiments, the console and/or the uprights may include one or more speakers, for example, for playing music, instructing an exercise activity, connecting to another device, or other audio features. In some embodiments, the console and/or uprights may include one or more fans, for example, for providing cooling and/or ventilation to a user.

[0081] The exercise device includes an upright base. As described herein the upright base may connect to and support the uprights. Also as described herein, the upright base may removably or detachably connect to the deck base, for example, to facilitate the removal and/or modular use of the deck base independent of the uprights (and associated components).

[0082] In some embodiments, an exercise device may be detachable, modular, or otherwise may accommodate one or more functional components being removed. For example, the deck base (and exercise deck) may be removable from the uprights, console, etc. The deck base being removable may accommodate different uses of the exercise device as described herein, and/or may accommodate an ease of transport, storage, or installation of the exercise device as described herein.

[0083] The deck base may be removably, detachably, or otherwise selectively attachable to the uprights via the upright base. For example, the upright base may connect to and support the uprights independently and/or without the deck base. When the deck base is not connected to the upright base, the uprights and console may be supported and free standing via the deck base. In some embodiments, one or more uprights and/or the console may be removably connected to the deck base such that a user may selectively include some or all (or none) of these components when using the exercise device. For example, one upright may be connected to the upright base and used in connection with the deck base. In another example, one or more uprights may be connected to the upright base and used in connection with the deck base without the console. In another example, one upright may be removed, and the console may be connected and supported by one upright.

[0084] The deck base and the upright base may detachably connect with a connection. One or both of the deck base and the upright base may be equipped with features to implement the connection. The connection may facilitate fixing, aligning, supporting, or otherwise connecting the deck base and the upright base.

[0085] The connection may take any number of forms. For example, in some embodiments, the upright base may be a base-like structure (e.g., for supporting the uprights) and may have at least somewhat of a flat or planar shape. The deck base may be configured to rest on a ground surface and may at least partially rest on some or all of the upright base. For example, the deck base may rest on a ground surface in a resting position when not connected to the upright base, and may rest in the resting position at least partially on (e.g., be supported by) the upright base when connected to the upright base. In some embodiments, the deck base may not rest on or be supported by the upright base, but may rest on a ground surface in the resting positions and may be aligned with respect to the uprights based on an interface of the deck base with the upright base. In some embodiments, the deck base may include a recess or other feature that is complimentary to or conforms to a shape of the upright base to facilitate aligning, supporting, and/or connecting the deck base with respect to the upright base. In some embodiments, the deck base and/or the upright base may include mating or matching protrusions, detents, recesses, or other mating features for aligning, supporting, and/or connecting the deck base with the upright base. For example, either or both of these components may include a key and matching keyway for aligning, supporting, or otherwise connecting the deck base with the upright base.

[0086] In some embodiments, the connection includes a feature for securing the deck base and the upright base. For example, the connection may include a strap, tie, clamp, or similar feature. In another example the connection may include a clip, clasp, snap, detent, buckle, hook, or other similar feature. In another example, the connection may include a removable fastener such as a screw, bolt, removable rivet, pin, clip, or other removable fastener. In another example, the connection may include a slot, groove, cleat, or other similar feature. In this way, the deck base may not be permanently or semi-permanently connected to the upright base. For example, the deck base and the upright base may not be welded together, integrally joined, or otherwise substantially permanently connected such that removal and/or disconnection of the deck base may be burdensome, time-consuming, or otherwise inaccessible to a user.

[0087] In some embodiments, the connection may be a quick connection component such that disconnection and removal of the deck base may be performed quickly and easily. For example, disengagement of the connection may be performed without the use of additional tools or devices in order that the deck base may be quickly and easily removable. In some embodiments, the exercise device may be equipped with a functionality to automatically (e.g., electronically and/or mechanically) connect and/or disconnect the connection. For example, a user may press a button or otherwise indicate for the exercise device to connect or disconnect the connection and the exercise device may connect or disconnect the connection without little or no user input. In this way, the deck base may be easily removed. In some embodiments, the deck base may include rollers or other motive means for facilitating the movement and attachment/detachment from the upright base.

[0088] In some embodiments, the connection may include a friction or interference fit. For example, mating components of the deck base and the upright base may interface inside of or against each other such that the connection is snug and secure. In some embodiments, a friction fit in this way may secure the deck base to the upright base in addition to or as an alternative to a mechanical connection. In some embodiments, the connection may be a friction fit of the deck base between the uprights. For example, the deck base may be positioned with respect to the uprights (e.g., through any of the alignment means discussed herein) and may be slightly larger than the space between the uprights, or may otherwise have features that interface with corresponding features of the uprights. The deck base may accordingly be pressed down or slid into the space between the uprights such that deck base is secured with a friction fit.

[0089] In some embodiments, the connection may facilitate positioning the deck base at multiple positions with respect to the upright base and/or the uprights. For example, the deck base may be positionable at different angles (in any axis) or heights with respect to the uprights, console, etc. In another example, the deck base may be positionable to extend different lengths underneath the uprights and/or the console. The deck base being positionable in this way may facilitate various different uses of the deck base, such as for different exercise routines. The deck base being positionable in this way may facilitate different user physiologies using the exercise device, such as users of different heights, weights, stride lengths, physical disabilities, etc. The deck base being positionable in this way may facilitate use of the exercise device in different environments such as indoor spaces with varying amounts and configurations of floor space, head space, etc.

[0090] Removing the deck base from the upright base may facilitate storage, transport, or installation of the exercise device. For example, removing the deck base may result in the exercise device having a smaller footprint for easier storage in an indoor space, such as in a closet, office, or hallway, or for storage as multiple pieces. In another example, removing the deck base may facilitate transporting the exercise device in a car, truck, or otherwise as a smaller form factor, or in multiple pieces. As another example, removing the deck base may facilitate installing or positioning the exercise device in a space that would otherwise not be possible with a larger footprint and/or form factor, such as moving the exercise device through a small doorway or opening. In this way, the deck base being removable may facilitate the exercise device being utilized by a variety of different users and in a variety of different circumstances.

[0091] As described herein, the deck base may be utilized in connection with the uprights, such as known uses for a treadmill. In some embodiments, however, the deck base may be utilized without the uprights, console, etc., or after detaching the deck base from the upright base. For example, the deck base may be disconnected from the upright base and separately positioned apart from the upright base, and the deck base may be separately used for an exercise activity. For example, the deck base may be configured to perform an exercise operation notwithstanding being disconnected from the upright base. Several example exercise operations are described herein. For example, the deck base may perform exercise operations such as advancing the continuous belt, inclining the exercise deck, declining the exercise deck, etc., when the deck base is detached from the upright base. In some embodiments, the deck base may be configured to perform one or more of the same exercise operations when it is detached from the upright base as it is configured to perform when attached to the upright base. In some embodiments one or more of the exercise operations of the deck base may be limited exercise operations when the deck base is not connected to the upright base.

[0092] In some embodiments, the deck base and the upright base connect with an electrical connection. For example, the electrical connection may be implemented as a wire connector, electrical (e.g., surface) contacts, pins, receptacles, blocks, jacks, terminals, or any other form of electrical connection. In some embodiments the electrical connection may be a part of the connection, or may be a separately implemented connection. For example, connecting the deck base and the upright base via the connection may also facilitate an electrical connection between the deck base and the upright base.

[0093] In some embodiments, the electrical connection may provide a data connection between the deck base and the upright base. For example, the electrical connection may facilitate controlling an exercise operation of the deck base, for example, with the uprights and/or console. In another example, the electrical connection may facilitate providing information (e.g., feedback, operational information) about the deck base and/or an exercise operation at the console. For instance, the electrical connection may provide information (and/or may control) a speed, incline, or decline of the exercise deck. In some embodiments the electrical connection may be a wireless connection such as a connection over Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless connection. In some embodiments one or more of the deck base, the upright, console, etc., may be configured to connect to an additional device such as a user device, for example, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. This connection may facilitate controlling and/or receiving information via the user device. For example, the deck base may connect (e.g., wired or wirelessly) to a user device such that the user device may control and/or may receive information about the deck base to facilitate utilizing the deck base without the uprights, the console, etc.

[0094] In some embodiments the electrical connection may provide power transmission between the deck base and the upright base. For example, the deck base may be configured with a power cord and may transmit power through the upright base to the uprights the console, etc. In another example the upright base may be configured with a power cord and may provide power to the uprights, the console to, etc., and may also provide power to the deck base when connected. In another example, both the deck base and the upright base may be configured with a power cord. As described herein, the upright base being configured with a power cord should be understood as any component connected to the upright base (e.g., the uprights, the console) being configured with the power cord. In this way, the electrical connection transmitting power may facilitate the modularity and detachability of the deck base from the upright base.

[0095] In some embodiments, the electrical connection may be a wireless power transmission. For example, power may be transmitted between the deck base and the upright base through induction. This may facilitate connecting and disconnecting the deck base from the upright base, for example, with a reduced (or no) number of electrical connections to connect and disconnect. In some embodiments, a wireless electrical connection may facilitate a cordless implementation of the deck base. For example, the deck base may be configured with a battery to operate at least somewhat without a wired power connection (e.g., either when connected or disconnected to the upright base). For example, the deck base may be disconnected from the upright base and may be used and powered separately from the upright base based on an onboard battery. The onboard battery of the deck base may be charged through the electrical connection. For example, the upright base may include a wireless charging pad or other means of induction charging and may wirelessly charge the battery of the deck base when the deck base is connected to the upright base. In another example, the battery of the deck base may be charged when the deck base is plugged into the upright base. The wireless electrical connection of the deck base and the upright base and/or the cordless nature (e.g., battery power) of the deck base may facilitate utilizing the deck base separately from the rest of the exercise device in environments, situations, location, and circumstances, (e.g., outside) that may otherwise not be possible with the uprights, console, etc. connected to the deck base, such as may be the case with other conventional exercise devices.

[0096] In some embodiments, the exercise device includes a detector for identifying when the deck base is connected or disconnected from the upright base. For example, the detector may include a switch, button, sensor, pad, control logic, or other means for detecting when the deck base is connected. For example, the detector may be implemented as a means for detecting when the deck base is physically connected (e.g., via the connection) and/or electrically connected (e.g., via the electrical data and/or electrical power connection) to the upright base. In some embodiments, the detector may be part of the connection and/or the electrical connection as described herein. The detector may facilitate enabling one or more features of the exercise device, such as implementing the data connection and/or power transmission between the deck base and the upright base, facilitating the connection, implementing limits to an exercise operation of the deck base, etc.

[0097] As described herein, the exercise device may be implemented to perform various exercise operations. In some embodiments, the exercise device may be configured for a tread operation. For example, the exercise device may rotate or advance a continuous belt of the exercise deck. For example, the continuous belt may be disposed between two or more rollers or pulleys and one or more motors may drive the continuous belt to simulate a user running, walking, or jogging on the exercise deck. The exercise deck may operate in this way in a forward and/or backward direction.

[0098] In some embodiments, the deck base may be connected to the upright base as described herein. In some embodiments the exercise deck may perform the tread operation when the deck base is connected to the upright base. For example, the exercise deck may tread in a forward and/or backward direction when the deck base is connected to the upright base. This may facilitate a user performing an exercise activity on the exercise deck, for example, while taking advantage of one or more functionalities of the uprights, the console, etc. In this way, the exercise device may function in a similar manner to a conventional treadmill. In some embodiments, the exercise deck may tread up to 10 mph, 15 mph, 20 mph, 25 mph, or 30 mph in the forward and/or backward direction.

[0099] In some embodiments, the deck base may be disconnected, implemented, and positioned separately from the upright base, the uprights and the console. For example, the deck base may be positioned on a ground surface apart from or irrespective of the upright base. In some embodiments, the exercise deck may perform the tread operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. In some embodiments, the exercise deck may be configured to perform the tread operation to the same extent and/or to the same degree when the deck base is connected and disconnected from the upright base. For example, when the deck base is disconnected, the exercise deck may tread forward and backward. In another example, the exercise deck may tread at the same speeds as when the deck base is connected to the upright base 306. In another example, the exercise deck may change speeds with a full extent of its acceleration capabilities. In this way, the deck base may be implemented to perform the same or similar tread operation when the deck base is disconnected and implemented separately from the upright base.

[0100] In some embodiments, the deck base may perform a limited tread operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. For example, the exercise deck may be configured to only tread forward, or only tread backward. In another example, the exercise deck 304 may be configured to tread forward and/or backward but may only tread at limited speeds. For example, the exercise deck may only operate at up to 2 mph, 5 mph, 7 mph, or 10 mph. In another example, the exercise deck may be configured to operate at a limited acceleration (e.g., in conjunction or not in conjunction with a limit on speed and/or direction). These limitations may be based on the deck base not being connected to the upright base. For example, the speed, acceleration, and/or direction may be limited as a safety feature based on the user not having access to one or more handles of the uprights and/or the console, or based on the user not having a safety stop associated with the console. In another example, the limitations may be based on a limited data or power connectivity (e.g., battery power) of the deck base when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. In this way, an operation of the deck base may be limited when it is not connected to the upright base.

[0101] In some embodiments, the exercise device may be configured for an incline operation. For example, the exercise device may elevate or raise a front of the exercise deck resulting in a positive incline. This may simulate a user proceeding up a hill or other ascent. The exercise device may achieve the incline based on elevating one or more of the deck base, the exercise deck, a roller or platform of the exercise deck, or any other means for incline. For example, the deck base may include one or more feet for elevating the exercise deck. In another example, the deck base 302 may interface with the upright base and/or uprights for achieving the incline. In some embodiments, the exercise deck may incline up to 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, or 30°.

[0102] In some embodiments, the deck base may be connected to the upright base as described herein. In some embodiments the exercise deck may perform the incline operation when the deck base is connected to the upright base. For example, the exercise deck may fully incline when the deck base is connected to the upright base. This may facilitate a user performing an exercise activity on the exercise deck, for example, while taking advantage of one or more functionalities of the uprights, the console, etc. In this way, the exercise device may function in a similar manner to a conventional treadmill.

[0103] As described herein, the deck base may be disconnected, implemented, and positioned separately from the upright base, the uprights and the console. For example, the deck base may be positioned on a ground surface apart from or irrespective of the upright base. In some embodiments, the exercise deck may perform the incline operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. In some embodiments, the exercise deck may be configured to perform the incline operation to the same extent and/or to the same degree when the deck base is connected and disconnected from the upright base. For example, when the deck base is disconnected, the exercise deck may incline to its fullest extent. In this way, the deck base may be implemented to perform the same or similar incline operation when the deck base is disconnected and implemented separately from the upright base.

[0104] In some embodiments, the deck base may perform a limited incline operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. For example, the exercise deck may be configured to only incline to less than its full extent or degree. For example, the exercise deck may incline only up to 10°, 15°, or 20°, or may not incline. These limitations may be based on the deck base not being connected to the upright base. For example, the incline may be limited as a safety feature based on the user not having access to one or more handles of the uprights and/or the console, or based on the user not having a safety stop associated with the console. In another example, the limitations may be based on a limited data or power connectivity (e.g., battery power) of the deck base when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. In this way, an operation of the deck base may be limited when it is not connected to the upright base 36.

[0105] In some embodiments, the exercise device may be configured for a decline operation. For example, the exercise device may elevate or raise a rear of the exercise deck resulting in a decline, or negative incline. This may simulate a user proceeding down a hill or other descent. The exercise device may achieve the decline based on elevating the rear of one or more of the deck base, the exercise deck, a roller or platform of the exercise deck, or any other means for incline. For example, the deck base may include one or more feet for elevating the rear of the exercise deck. In another example, the deck base may interface with the upright base and/or uprights for achieving the decline. In some embodiments, the exercise deck may decline up to -10°, -15°, -20°, - 25°, or -30°.

[0106] In some embodiments, the deck base 302 may be connected to the upright base 306 as described herein. In some embodiments the exercise deck 304 may perform the decline operation when the deck base 302 is connected to the upright base 306. For example, the exercise deck 304 may fully decline when the deck base 302 is connected to the upright base 306. This may facilitate a user performing an exercise activity on the exercise deck 304, for example, while taking advantage of one or more functionalities of the uprights 308, the console 310, etc. In this way, the exercise device 300 may function in a similar manner to a conventional treadmill.

[0107] As described herein, the deck base may be disconnected, implemented, and positioned separately from the upright base, the uprights and the console. For example, the deck base may be positioned on a ground surface apart from or irrespective of the upright base. In some embodiments, the exercise deck may perform the decline operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. In some embodiments, the exercise deck may be configured to perform the decline operation to the same extent and/or to the same degree when the deck base is connected and disconnected from the upright base. For example, when the deck base is disconnected, the exercise deck may decline to its fullest extent. In this way, the deck base may be implemented to perform the same or similar decline operation when the deck base is disconnected and implemented separately from the upright base.

[0108] In some embodiments, the deck base may perform a limited decline operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. For example, the exercise deck may be configured to only decline to less than its full extent or degree. For example, the exercise deck may decline only up to -10°, -15°, or -20°, or may not decline. These limitations may be based on the deck base not being connected to the upright base. For example, the decline may be limited as a safety feature based on the user not having access to one or more handles of the uprights and/or the console, or based on the user not having a safety stop associated with the console. In another example, the limitations may be based on a limited data or power connectivity (e.g., battery power) of the deck base when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. In this way, an operation of the deck base may be limited when it is not connected to the upright base.

[0109] In this way, the deck base may be operational when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. The deck base may perform one or more (or all) of the exercise operations described herein, or any other exercise operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. Additionally, the deck base may be configured for one or more of the limited exercise operations describe herein, or any other exercise operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base. For example, in some embodiments, the deck base may be configured with a time limitation when the deck base is not connected. This time limitation may be based on, for example, a user not having access to a support feature of the uprights and/or console such as one or more handles or a safety stop. The time limitation may be based on a limited power (e.g., battery) or data communication availability of the deck base when the deck base is not connected.

[0110] The deck base being detachable and operational separate from the upright base 306 may facilitate various implementations of the deck base that may not otherwise be possible, or that my augment or improve the use of the deck base. For example, the deck base may be used in relation to a device, such as a television. The deck base may be positioned relative to the device to facilitate the user better consuming content from the device. For example, without the uprights, console, etc., the user may have a better viewing and/or engaging experience with the device. This may facilitate the user performing an exercise activity, such as following an exercise routine displayed on the device. This may facilitate the user consuming other content on the device, such as viewing a movie, television show, social media content, etc. In some embodiments, the detached deck base may facilitate a more complete view of the user, such as by another individual, by the user (e.g., in a mirror), or by a camera of the device. This may facilitate analyzing a form of exercise of the user. In some embodiments, the deck base may be positioned adjacent the device in order that the user may have a more immersive experience with the device, for example, uninhibited by the uprights, the console, etc. For example, the device may display content related to an exercise activity the user is performing to simulate the user performing the exercise activity in a different environment. For example, the device may simulate running outside, participating in a race against other users, hiking or walking in a desirable location, etc. In this way the deck base being detachable from the upright base may provide an improved exercise experience to a user.

[OHl] In some embodiments, the deck base may be used in relation to a desk. For example, the deck base may be positioned close to, adjacent, or at least partially underneath the desk. The user may access the desk and/or items of the desk while also using the deck base. For example, the user may perform an exercise activity, such as walkingjogging, or running while working on a device at the desk. This may facilitate the user actively exercising while performing work or leisure activities, for example, to stay in shape, rehabilitate an injury, or remain awake or alert. Exercise in this way while performing one or more additional activities may not otherwise be possible when the deck base is connected to the uprights, the console, etc.

[0112] The deck base may be utilized advantageously when disconnected from the upright base in ways in addition to those explicitly described herein. For example, the deck base may be utilized when disconnected to facilitate activities that may otherwise not be possible when implemented in connection with uprights. For instance, the deck base may be utilized with an additional exercise device such as a bicycle, scooter, or other wheeled vehicle. The deck base may be utilized by disabled persons with walking aids or other motive aids such as a wheelchair, cane, crutches, etc., that may not otherwise be possible with uprights.

[0113] In some embodiments, the exercise deck may include a dynamic portion at a first end and a static portion at a second end. The dynamic portion may include a continuous belt implemented between two or more rollers. The continuous belt may be at least partially positioned over a platform for supporting the continuous belt and for supporting a user on the continuous belt. The dynamic portion may rotate forward and/or backward to simulate a user running, walking, or jogging. The static portion may be a platform and may not rotate. The static portion may resemble the dynamic portion (e.g., the continuous belt) but may not move (e.g., rotate or advance). The static portion may be at least somewhat planar and/or level with the dynamic portion. The static portion may be at least somewhat continuous with the dynamic portion. The dynamic portion and the static portion may be separated by a threshold or barrier. The dynamic portion may comprise at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the length of the exercise deck.

[0114] The incline and/or decline of the exercise deck as described herein may be achieved by inclining and/or declining the dynamic portion either singularly or in connection with the static portion. For example, the dynamic portion may incline and/or decline out of the deck base independent of the static portion. In another example, both the static portion and the dynamic portion may incline and/or decline out of the deck base. In some embodiments the entire deck base may incline and/or decline.

[0115] The exercise deck may include the static portion in this way to facilitate use of the deck base independent of an upright base of the exercise device. For example, an upright and/or a console of the exercise device may typically have one or more features or areas for storing and/or holding items, and when the deck base is not connected to the upright base, a user may not have access to these storage areas. The static portion may provide a stable, non-moving area for a user to put their sundry items when using the deck base separate from the upright base.

[0116] In some embodiments, the exercise device includes one or more isolation elements. The isolation elements may isolate vibrations and/or shocks from transferring and/or propagating from one component of the exercise device to another. For example, in some embodiments one or more isolation elements may be positioned between the upright base and the deck base. For instance, the isolation elements may be included on the upright base, the deck base or both. In some embodiments, the isolation elements may be positioned between the upright base and the uprights. For example, the isolation elements may be included on the upright base, the upright or both. In some embodiments, the isolation elements may be positioned between the uprights and the console. In this way, vibrations occurring or originating at one component may be minimized, reduce, dampened, or eliminated from transferring to one or more other components.

[0117] In some embodiments, the isolation elements are implemented as a structure comprised of a vibration-reducing material. For example, the isolation element may be made of rubber, plastic, a polymer, an elastic material, leather, foam, or any other material that reduces vibrations. In another example, the isolation elements may include a mechanical device, structure or component for reducing vibrations. For example, the isolation element may be a piston, damper, spring, compliant mechanism, or any other mechanical device.

[0118] In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the isolation element is implemented as a pad or mat disposed between the upright base and the deck base. For example, the upright base may have one or more surfaces that interface or support some or all of the deck base when the deck base is connected, such as one or more substantially flat or planar surface. The isolation element may be disposed on a top of the upright base. The upright base may include a rubber, polymer, or elastic layer or pad at the interface of the deck base with the upright base such that vibrations or shock, for example, from a motor of the deck base or from a user of the deck base, may not transfer (or may be reduce) from the deck base to the upright base (and accordingly to the other components of the exercise device). Similarly, one or more isolation elements may be disposed, for example, at a connection of the upright base with the uprights and/or at a connection of the uprights with the console in order that vibrations do not transfer to these components. This may facilitate protecting one or more components, such as delicate electronic or mechanical systems that may not withstand substantial vibrations. Similarly, one or more components of the exercise device may generate or originate vibrations, and the one or more isolation elements may prevent or reduce vibrations from transferring to a user of the exercise device which may harm, inconvenience, or may otherwise be undesirable for the user.

[0119] In some embodiments, a method or a series of acts for using an exercise device is described herein, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0120] In some embodiments, the method includes an act of detaching a deck base from an upright base, the deck base including an exercise deck and being configured for an exercise operation when the deck base is connected to the upright base, wherein at least one upright is connected to the upright base.

[0121] In some embodiments, the method includes an act of positioning the deck base apart from the upright base. In some embodiments the method includes an act of after positioning the deck base, performing the exercise operation with the exercise deck.

[0122] In some embodiments, the exercise operation includes inclining the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the exercise operation includes declining the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the exercise operation includes advancing a continuous belt of the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the exercise operation includes changing a speed of a belt of the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the exercise operation is a limited exercise operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base.

[0123] In some embodiments, the method further comprises detecting that the deck base is not attached to the upright base, and limiting the exercise operation of the deck base to the limited exercise operation based on detecting that the deck base is not attached to the upright base.

[0124] In some embodiments, the limited exercise operation has a limited incline of the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the limited exercise operation has a limited decline of the exercise deck. In some embodiments, the limited exercise operation has a limited speed of a belt of the exercise deck.

[0125] In some embodiments, detaching the deck base includes disengaging a removable connection. In some embodiments, the deck base includes removing a key from a keyway. In some embodiments, detaching the deck base includes disengaging a quick release connection.

[0126] In some embodiments, the method further includes attaching the deck base to the upright base and performing the exercise operation. In some embodiments, the at least one upright is removably connected to the upright base, the method further including removing the at least one upright from the upright base and performing the exercise operation.

[0127] In some embodiments, the at least one upright includes two uprights removably connected to the upright base and positioned around the deck base, the method further comprising removing one of the two uprights and performing the exercise operation.

[0128] In some embodiments, positioning the deck base includes positioning the deck base with respect to a desk. In some embodiments, the method further includes performing an exercise based on the exercise operation while accessing the desk.

[0129] The following provides an overview of aspects of the present disclosure:

[0130] Aspect 1 : An exercise device comprising: an upright base; at least one upright connected to the upright base; a deck base configured to detachably connect to the upright base with a connection; and an exercise deck connected to the deck base.

[0131] Aspect 2: The device of aspect 1 wherein the connection includes a strap. [0132] Aspect 3: The device of aspect 1 or 2 wherein the connection includes one or more of a clip, clasp, snap, detent, buckle, or removable fastener.

[0133] Aspect 4: The device of any of aspect 1-3 wherein the connection includes mating features of the deck base and the upright base that connect with a friction fit.

[0134] Aspect 5: The device of any of aspects 1-4, wherein the connection includes a key and a key way.

[0135] Aspect 6: The device of any of aspect 1-5, wherein the connection includes a quick release connection.

[0136] Aspect 7: The device of any of aspects 1-6, wherein the deck base rests at least partially on a ground surface, and the connection aligns a resting position of the deck base with respect to the at least one upright.

[0137] Aspect 8: The device of any of aspects 1-7, wherein the upright base includes a protrusion, and the deck base includes a recess that mates with the protrusion.

[0138] Aspect 9: The device of any of aspects 1-8, further comprising an electrical connection between the deck base and the upright base.

[0139] Aspect 10: The device of aspect 9, wherein the electrical connection is a removable connection and is incorporated with the connection.

[0140] Aspect 11 : The device of aspect 9 or 10, wherein the electrical connection is a power connection between the deck base and the upright base.

[0141] Aspect 12: The device of any of aspects 9-11, wherein the electrical connection is a data connection between the deck base and the upright base.

[0142] Aspect 13: The device of any of aspects 1-12, wherein the exercise deck is configured to be operational when the deck base is not connected to the upright base.

[0143] Aspect 14: The device of any of aspects 1-13, wherein the exercise deck is configured to operate with an operation when the deck base is connected to the upright base and is configured to operate with a limited exercise operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base.

[0144] Aspect 15: The device of any of aspects 1-14, wherein the limited exercise operation is a limited tread operation. [0145] Aspect 16: The device of any of aspects 1-15, wherein the limited exercise operation is a limited incline operation.

[0146] Aspect 17: The device of any of aspects 1-16, wherein the limited exercise operation is a limited decline operation.

[0147] Aspect 18: The device of any of aspects 1-17, further comprising a detector for identifying when the deck base is connected to the upright base.

[0148] Aspect 19: The device of any of aspects 1-18, wherein the exercise deck includes a motor, pulleys, and a continuous belt.

[0149] Aspect 20: The device of any of aspects 1-19, wherein the exercise deck is an exercise deck of a treadmill.

[0150] Aspect 21 : The device of any of aspects 1-20, wherein the exercise deck includes an incline mechanism.

[0151] Aspect 22: The device of any of aspects 1-21, wherein the exercise deck includes a decline mechanism.

[0152] Aspect 23: The device of any of aspects 1-22, further comprising an isolation element configured to reduce vibration between the deck base and the at least one upright.

[0153] Aspect 24: The device of any of aspects 1-23, wherein the deck base is configured to detachably connect to the upright base such that the at least one upright is positioned on a side of the deck base.

[0154] Aspect 25: The device of any of aspects 1-24, wherein the at least one upright includes a first upright and a second upright.

[0155] Aspect 26: The device of aspect 25, wherein the deck base is configured to be positioned between the first upright and the second upright.

[0156] Aspect 27: The device of any of aspects 1-25, wherein the at least one upright is detachably connected to the upright base.

[0157] Aspect 28: The device of any of aspects 1-27, further comprising a console connected to the at least one upright.

[0158] Aspect 29: The device of aspect 28, wherein the console includes at least one handle.

[0159] Aspect 30: The device of aspect 28 or 29, wherein the console includes a user interface.

[0160] Aspect 31 : The device of any of aspects 1-30, wherein the exercise deck includes a dynamic portion at a first end and a static portion at a second end.

[0161] Aspect 32: The device of aspect 31, wherein the dynamic portion comprises at least 70% of a length of the exercise deck.

[0162] Aspect 33: The device of any of aspects 1-32, wherein the upright base supports the at least one upright when the deck base is not connected to the upright base.

[0163] Aspect 34: The device of any of aspects 1-33, wherein detaching the deck base improves a convenience of use of the exercise device.

[0164] Aspect 35: A method of using an exercise device, comprising: detaching a deck base from an upright base, the deck base including an exercise deck and configured for an exercise operation when the deck base is connected to the upright base, wherein at least one upright is connected to the upright base; positioning the deck base apart from the upright base; and after positioning the deck base, performing the exercise operation with the exercise deck.

[0165] Aspect 36: The method of aspect 35, wherein the exercise operation includes inclining the exercise deck.

[0166] Aspect 37: The method of aspect 35 or 36, wherein the exercise operation includes declining the exercise deck.

[0167] Aspect 38: The method of any of aspects 35-37, wherein the exercise operation includes advancing a continuous belt of the exercise deck.

[0168] Aspect 39: The method of any of aspects 35-38, wherein the exercise operation includes changing a speed of a belt of the exercise deck.

[0169] Aspect 40: The method of any of aspects 35-39, wherein the exercise operation is a limited exercise operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base.

[0170] Aspect 41 : The method of aspect 40, further comprising detecting that the deck base is not attached to the upright base, and limiting the exercise operation of the deck base to the limited exercise operation based on detecting that the deck base is not attached to the upright base.

[0171] Aspect 42: The method of aspect 40 or 41, wherein the limited exercise operation has a limited incline of the exercise deck.

[0172] Aspect 43: The method of any of aspects 40-42, wherein the limited exercise operation has a limited decline of the exercise deck.

[0173] Aspect 44: The method of any of aspects 40-43, wherein the limited exercise operation has a limited speed of a belt of the exercise deck.

[0174] Aspect 45: The method of any of aspects 35-44, wherein detaching the deck base includes disengaging a removable connection.

[0175] Aspect 46: The method of any of aspects 35-45, wherein detaching the deck base includes removing a key from a keyway.

[0176] Aspect 47: The method of any of aspects 35-46, wherein detaching the deck base includes disengaging a quick release connection.

[0177] Aspect 48: The method of any of aspects 35-47, further comprising attaching the deck base to the upright base and performing the exercise operation.

[0178] Aspect 49: The method of aspect 48, wherein the at least one upright is removably connected to the upright base, the method further including removing the at least one upright from the upright base and performing the exercise operation.

[0179] Aspect 50: The method of aspect 48 or 49, wherein the at least one upright includes two uprights removably connected to the upright base and positioned around the deck base, the method further comprising removing one of the two uprights and performing the exercise operation.

[0180] Aspect 51 : The method of any of aspects 48-50, wherein positioning the deck base includes positioning the deck base with respect to a desk.

[0181] Aspect 52: The method of aspect 51, further comprising performing an exercise activity based on the exercise operation while accessing the desk.

[0182] Aspect 53: An exercise device comprising: an upright base; at least one upright connected to the upright base; a deck base connected to the upright base; an exercise deck connected to the deck base; and an isolation element configured to reduce vibrations between the deck base and the at least one upright.

[0183] Aspect 54: The device of aspect 53, wherein the isolation element is positioned between the deck base and the upright base to reduce vibrations between the deck base and the upright base.

[0184] Aspect 55: The device of aspect 53 or 54, wherein the isolation element is positioned between the upright base and the at least one upright to reduce vibrations between the upright base and the at least one upright.

[0185] Aspect 56: The device of any of aspects 53-55, wherein the isolation element includes a rubber, plastic, or polymer component for reducing vibrations.

[0186] Aspect 57: The device of any of aspects 53-56, wherein the isolation element includes a mechanical component for reducing vibrations.

[0187] Aspect 58: The device of any of aspects 53-57, wherein the isolation element is a pad on a top of the upright base and wherein the deck base rests on the pad when the deck base is connected to the upright base.

[0188] Aspect 59: The device of any of aspects 53-58, further comprising an additional isolation element between the upright base and the at least one upright configured to reduce vibrations between the upright base and the at least one upright.

[0189] Aspect 60: The device of any of aspects 53-59, wherein deck base is not permanently connected to the upright base.

[0190] Aspect 61 : The device of any of aspects 53-60, wherein the deck base is removably connected to the upright base with a quick release connection.

[0191] Aspect 62: The device of any of aspects 53-61, wherein the isolation element reduces vibrations from the deck base to the at least one upright.

[0192] Aspect 63: The device of any of aspects 53-62, wherein the isolation element reduces vibrations from the at least one upright to the deck base.

[0193] Aspect 64: The device of aspect 53, further comprising the components of the device of any of aspects 1-34 not included in the device of aspect 52.

[0194] Aspect 65: A kit comprising the elements of the device of any of aspects 1-34 or 53-63.

[0195] Aspect 66: Any device, apparatus, system, kit, component, or subcomponent as illustrated or described, or method of manufacture or use thereof.

[0196] Aspect 67: An assembly, system, and/or device having any or each permutation of features recited in aspects 1-34 and/or 53-63.

[0197] Aspect 68: Any system, assembly, component, subcomponent, process, element, or portion thereof, as described or illustrated.

[0198] One or more specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein. These described embodiments are examples of the presently disclosed techniques. Additionally, in an effort to provide a concise description of these embodiments, not all features of an actual embodiment may be described in the specification. It should be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous embodiment-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developers' specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which may vary from one embodiment to another. Moreover, it should be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking of design, fabrication, and manufacture for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure.

[0199] The articles "a," "an," and "the" are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements in the preceding descriptions. The terms "comprising," "including," and "having" are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements. Additionally, it should be understood that references to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" of the present disclosure are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. For example, any element described in relation to an embodiment herein may be combinable with any element of any other embodiment described herein. Numbers, percentages, ratios, or other values stated herein are intended to include that value, and also other values that are "about" or "approximately" the stated value, as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art encompassed by embodiments of the present disclosure. A stated value should therefore be interpreted broadly enough to encompass values that are at least close enough to the stated value to perform a desired function or achieve a desired result. The stated values include at least the variation to be expected in a suitable manufacturing or production process, and may include values that are within 5%, within 1%, within 0.1%, or within 0.01% of a stated value.

[0200] A person having ordinary skill in the art should realize in view of the present disclosure that equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and that various changes, substitutions, and alterations may be made to embodiments disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Equivalent constructions, including functional "means-plus- function" clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function, including both structural equivalents that operate in the same manner, and equivalent structures that provide the same function. It is the express intention of the applicant not to invoke means-plus-function or other functional claiming for any claim except for those in which the words 'means for' appear together with an associated function. Each addition, deletion, and modification to the embodiments that falls within the meaning and scope of the claims is to be embraced by the claims.

[0201] The terms "approximately," "about," and "substantially" as used herein represent an amount close to the stated amount that still performs a desired function or achieves a desired result. For example, the terms "approximately," "about," and "substantially" may refer to an amount that is within less than 5% of, within less than 1% of, within less than 0.1% of, and within less than 0.01% of a stated amount. Further, it should be understood that any directions or reference frames in the preceding description are merely relative directions or movements. For example, any references to "up" and "down" or "above" or "below" are merely descriptive of the relative position or movement of the related elements. Additionally, the term "and/or" as used herein represents any combination of items in the associated list.

[0202] The present disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the disclosure is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. Changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. An exercise device, comprising: an upright base; at least one upright connected to the upright base; a deck base configured to detachably connect to the upright base with a connection; and an exercise deck connected to the deck base.

2. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the exercise deck is configured to be operational when the deck base is not connected to the upright base.

3. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the exercise deck is configured to operate with an operation when the deck base is connected to the upright base, and is configured to operate with a limited exercise operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base.

4. The exercise device of claim 3, wherein the limited exercise operation is a limited tread operation, a limited incline operation, or a limited decline operation.

5. The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising a detector for identifying when the deck base is connected to the upright base.

6. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the connection includes a strap, a clip, a clasp, a snap, a detent, a buckle, or a removable fastener.

7. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the deck base rests at least partially on a ground surface, and the connection aligns a resting position of the deck base with respect to the at least one upright.

8. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the upright base includes a protrusion and the deck base includes a recess that mates with the protrusion.

9. The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising an electrical connection between the deck base and the upright base, wherein the electrical connection is a removable connection and is incorporated with the connection, and wherein the electrical connection is a power connection between the deck base and the upright base or a data connection between the deck base and the upright base.

10. A method of using an exercise device, comprising: detaching a deck base from an upright base, the deck base including an exercise deck and configured for an exercise operation when the deck base is connected to the upright base, wherein at least one upright is connected to the upright base; positioning the deck base apart from the upright base; and after positioning the deck base, performing the exercise operation with the exercise deck.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the exercise operation includes inclining the exercise deck, declining the exercise deck, advancing a continuous belt of the exercise deck, or changing a speed of a belt of the exercise deck.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein the exercise operation is a limited exercise operation when the deck base is not connected to the upright base, wherein the limited exercise operation has a limited incline of the exercise deck, a limited decline of the exercise deck, or a limited speed of a belt of the exercise deck.

13. The method of claim 10, wherein detaching the deck base includes disengaging a removable connection, removing a key from a keyway, or disengaging a quick release connection.

14. An exercise device, comprising: an upright base; at least one upright connected to the upright base; a deck base connected to the upright base; an exercise deck connected to the deck base; and an isolation element configured to reduce vibrations between the deck base and the at least one upright.

15. The exercise device of claim 14, wherein the isolation element is positioned between the deck base and the upright base to reduce vibrations between the deck base and the upright base.

16. The exercise device of claim 14, wherein the isolation element includes a rubber, plastic, or polymer component for reducing vibrations.

17. The exercise device of claim 14, wherein the isolation element includes a mechanical component for reducing vibrations.

18. The exercise device of claim 14, wherein the isolation element is a pad on a top of the upright base and wherein the deck base rests on the pad when the deck base is connected to the upright base.

19. The exercise device of claim 14, further comprising an additional isolation element between the upright base and the at least one upright configured to reduce vibrations between the upright base and the at least one upright.

20. The exercise device of claim 14, wherein the deck base is removably connected to the upright base.