Method and apparatus for treadmill with frameless treadbase
AssigneeIcon IP, Inc.
InventorsScott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout, Travis Sip
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for a treadmill having a frameless treadbase. The treadmill is lightweight and inexpensive. A preferred embodiment features an arched deck. The arched deck has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion is has an upward incline or convex arch. The arched deck provides intrinsic cushion and incline. The arched deck maintains a convex arch independent of any structure in the treadmill. Additionally, the arched deck is connected to a front support and a rear support, the front support being independent from the rear support.
Claims4
A method for making a treadmill having a frameless treadbase, the treadmill having a front support member and a rear support member, the treadmill also having an arched deck, the arched deck having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between the first end and the second end, wherein the method comprises the acts of:
- forming the arched deck such that, when placed on a horizontal axis, the first end and second end of the arched deck are positioned below the intermediate portion of the arched deck;
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- mounting the first end of the arched deck to the front support member and mounting the second end of the arched deck to the rear support member.
A method for making a treadmill having a frameless treadbase configured to enable a user to ambulate on the treadbase, the method comprising:
- forming a deck;
- connecting said deck to a front support and a rear support such that the front support is independent of the rear support;
- and
- positioning an endless belt on said front and rear support such that the endless belt can rotate around said deck.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.