EXERCISE DEVICE AND EXERCISE SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an exercise device, which includes a frame assembly, a running deck inclined at a predetermined angle relative to a base frame, a running belt, and a main cover. The inclined running deck, together with the main cover, provides space for accommodating the motor, which advantageously extends the area for the running belt. The present disclosure also provides an exercise system that includes the exercise device described above and a desk. The exercise system of the present disclosure allows users to engage in activities such as work while exercising.

Claims

1. An exercise device, comprising: a frame assembly including a base frame; a running deck inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the base frame; a running belt surrounding the running deck; and a main cover for defining a space for accommodating a drive unit, wherein the main cover is arranged at a first end of the exercise device, and a first portion of the running deck at the first end is higher than a second portion of the running deck at a second end of the exercise device, and the second end is opposite to the first end, and wherein the main cover has an upper surface, and a maximum height of the upper surface is not higher than a maximum height of the first portion of the running belt.

2. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the maximum height of the upper surface is lower than the maximum height of the first portion of the running belt by 0.5-15 cm.

3. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined angle is in a range of 2 to 30 degrees.

4. The exercise device according to claim 3, wherein the predetermined angle is 3 degrees.

5. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the running deck is supported directly or indirectly by the frame assembly.

6. An exercise system, comprising the exercise device according to claim 1 and a desk.

7. The exercise system according to claim 6, wherein the desk is an adjustable desk.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The disclosure will be further explained with the attached drawings and embodiments.

[0015] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an exercise device according to an embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 2 shows an exercise device according to an embodiment, where one side cover is omitted.

[0017] FIG. 3 shows an exercise device according to an embodiment, where upright members and limiting members are omitted.

[0018] FIG. 4 shows a side view of an exercise device according to an embodiment, where some components are omitted.

[0019] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the exercise device in FIG. 4.

[0020] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of an exercise device according to another embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In the following, the disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosure can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Specifically, these embodiments are provided to fully and completely convey the content of the present disclosure and to define the scope of the present disclosure for those skilled in the art. In the drawings, the same or similar numbers represent similar elements.

[0022] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an exercise device 1 according to an embodiment. The exercise device 1 includes a running belt 10, which is inclined relative to a bottom surface of the exercise device 1 (or a flat ground). The exercise device 1 also includes side covers 20 arranged on both sides to protect the exercise device 1.

[0023] FIG. 2 shows the exercise device 1 according to an embodiment, where one side cover is omitted. The exercise device 1 includes a running belt 10, a frame assembly 30, a running deck 40 surrounded by the running belt 10, and an optional cushioning means 50. As known by those skilled in the art, the running belt 10 is substantially parallel to the running deck 40. The frame assembly 30 includes a base frame 310, upright members 331, 332 extending upward from the base frame 310, and limiting members 351, 352 fixed to the upright members. Each of the limiting members 351, 352 (including the corresponding limiting members on the other side, which are not shown) is used to restrict the movements of the running deck 40 along a length direction of the treadmill (i.e., the direction of travel of the running belt 10) and a width direction of the treadmill (i.e., the direction perpendicular to the direction of travel of the running belt 10). The two limiting members 351, 352 on the same side are spaced apart by a predetermined distance along the length direction of the treadmill. The predetermined distance can be 50%-90%, preferably 60%-80%, more preferably 70% or 75%, of the length of the running deck 40.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 2, the running deck 40 is inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the base frame 310 of the frame assembly 30. The predetermined angle can be in the range of 2 to 30 degrees, preferably in the range of 2 to 15 degrees, more preferably in the range of 3 to 10 degrees, for example, 2 or 3 degrees. The inclined running deck 40, and the running belt 10 inclining along with the running deck 40, advantageously increase the resistance of the exercise, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the workout.

[0025] The cushioning means 50 is arranged between the running deck 40 and the frame assembly 30 (especially the base frame 310) to attenuate the impact force exerted by the user through the running belt and the running deck. The cushioning means 50 can be made of elastic materials such as silicone, rubber, PVC, etc. In some embodiments, the cushioning means 50 is provided with bore features, such as, in a honeycomb-shaped pattern.

[0026] FIG. 3 shows the exercise device 1 according to an embodiment, where upright members and limiting members are omitted. The frame assembly 30 further includes a plurality of fixing devices 361, 362 for securing the running deck 40. The plurality of fixing devices are preferably distributed at or near four corners of the treadmill 1. In some embodiments, the fixing devices are arranged at a first end (near the limiting member 351) and a second end (near the limiting member 352) of the running deck 40, and a central region and two sides of the running deck 40 (i.e., the region between the first end and the second end) are not supported. In some embodiments, the distance between a first set of the fixing devices located at the first end of the running deck 40 and a second set of the fixing devices located at the second end is 70%-95% of the length of the running deck 40, preferably 80%-90%, more preferably 85%.

[0027] The fixing devices of the frame assembly 30 can be secured to a base plate 380 of the frame assembly 30, or secured to the base frame 310 in other ways. The fixing devices 361, 362 can be solid or hollow support blocks or support pillars. The running deck 40 is fixed to each of the plurality of fixing devices, for example, using pins or screws passing through holes 420 in the running deck 40 and into corresponding holes in the fixing devices 361. Conventional fastening methods commonly used in this field are also possible.

[0028] FIG. 4 shows a side view of the exercise device 1, where some components are omitted. The exercise device 1 includes a main cover 60, which is located at the front end of the exercise device 1 (a portion of the running deck at the front end is higher than a portion at the rear end). The main cover 60 defines a space for accommodating a drive unit 70 (such as a motor).

[0029] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the exercise device in FIG. 4. The main cover 60 includes, for example, a horizontal or inclined upper surface 610. In some embodiments, a height of the upper surface 610 (for example, when the upper surface 610 is horizontal) or the maximum height (for example, when the upper surface 610 is inclined) is not higher than a height of a highest portion 110 of the inclined running belt 10. For example, the height or the maximum height of the upper surface 610 is lower than the highest portion 110 by 0.5-15 cm, preferably 2-10 cm, for example, 3 cm or 5 cm. Alternatively, the height of the upper surface 610 (for example, when the upper surface 610 is horizontal) or the maximum height (for example, when the upper surface 610 is inclined) is equal to or approximately equal to the height of the highest portion 110 of the inclined running belt 10.

[0030] The exercise device 1 includes rollers 81, 82 for driving the rotation of the running belt 10. The drive unit 70 may have an output shaft 720, which is connected to an additional sleeve 826 sleeved on the roller 82 by means of, for example, belt connection or gear connection. The transmission ratio between the output shaft 720 and the roller 82 is adjustable, for example, by changing the outer diameter of the additional sleeve 826 and/or the outer diameter of the output shaft 720.

[0031] The present disclosure also provides an exercise system that includes the exercise device 1 described above and a desk. Users can engage in activities such as office work while walking or running when using the exercise system. The desk can be in the form of an adjustable desk, such as the height-adjustable desk described in the patent application EP3388115A1, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

[0032] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a treadmill according to another embodiment. The exercise device shown in FIG. 6 includes a main cover 600, which defines a space for accommodating a drive unit 700, wherein the main cover 600 has an upper surface 6100 that is lower than the highest portion 1100 of the running belt.

[0033] The above merely describes specific embodiments of the present disclosure, which is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent variations or substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure by those skilled in the art according to the disclosed technical scope should be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.