Patent ID: 7563205
Filing Date: 2009-07-21
Classification: A63B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A treadmill, comprising: (a) a frame; (b) an endless belt trained on the frame; (c) a deck disposed underneath the belt; (d) a torsional resilient member having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion operably coupled to the frame and said second portion adapted to be rotated relative to said first portion; and (e) a substantially rigid lever having a first portion that is adapted to be rotated, and a second portion that is coupled to the second portion of the resilient member, wherein the first portion of the lever is operably coupled to the deck so that motion between the deck and the frame causes deflection of the first portion of the lever and rotation of the second portion of the lever, and wherein the resilient member resists rotation in at least one direction as the lever rotates relative to the frame;