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Folding mechanism for a handrail frame assembly of a treadmill

a technology of handrail frame and folding mechanism, which is applied in the direction of gymnastic exercise, sport apparatus, cardiovascular exercise devices, etc., can solve the problems of complex process and difficulty for the operator, and achieve the effect of improving the convenience of us

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-30
WANG LEAO
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"The invention is a folding mechanism for a treadmill's handrail frame assembly. It allows the handles and console support to move closer or farther away from each other, making it easier to use. The mechanism includes a coupling cross shaft and a pull rod that is received within the handrail frame assembly. This allows for easy folding of the handrail frame assembly for storage or use in an upright position."

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However, the console support and the handles at each side trouble the operator to carry out a folding process with more than two steps for solving the problem of space occupied by them after the platform frame is folded up in a storage position.
To the contrary, the operator has to perform the reverse complicated process to bring the handrail frame assembly, the console support, and the handle at each side thereof back to their operation position.
This process gives the operator much trouble.

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[0019]The present invention will now be described in more detail hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings that show various embodiments of the invention.

[0020]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a platform frame 10 includes a transmission motor 11 at one side thereof for driving a continuous moving belt (not shown) into rotation by use of a transmission belt 12, a front roller 13, and a rear roller 14. Meanwhile, a lifting motor 15 is employed to move an adjusting support 16 upward and downward for adjusting the supporting angle of the platform frame 10. Moreover, a through pivot 50 is disposed at the bottom of the platform frame 10 for a pivotal connection with a handrail frame assembly 22.

[0021]A coupling cross shaft 20 with a rotational disc 21 at each side thereof is positioned at the bottom of the front side of the platform frame 10 and employed to pivotally couple to the hollow handrail frame assembly 22. The top end of the handrail frame assembly 22 is provided with a ...

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Abstract

A folding mechanism for a handrail frame assembly of a treadmill having a coupling cross shaft with a rotational disc at each side thereof for pivotally coupling to the hollow handrail frame assembly. A pull rod is received within the handrail frame assembly. In this way, two handles and a console support at the top end of the handrail frame assembly move by use of the corresponding action of the pull rod toward each other or away from each other in position when the handrail frame assembly is folded in a storage position or moved in an upright position.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Fields of the Invention[0002]The invention relates to a folding mechanism for a handrail frame assembly of a treadmill, and more particularly, to a folding mechanism through which two handles and a console support at the top end of the handrail frame assembly can be folded in a storage position or moved in an upright position.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]As well-known, the treadmill has a large volume and a great weight. It is therefore common that the handrail frame assembly is folded toward the platform frame whereupon the platform frame is folded upwards in an upright position for achieving the completely folding effect to facilitate the transportation and the storage. Of course, this structure belongs to basic accessories of a treadmill. Therefore, the invention is aimed to improve the conventional folding mechanism for a handrail frame assembly of a treadmill.[0005]In fact, a console support is often fitted to the top end of t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B22/02
CPCA63B22/0235A63B2210/50A63B2071/025
Inventor WANG, LEAO
Owner WANG LEAO
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