Patent ID: 9168415
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A foldable treadmill, comprising: a base for running or walking; a frame set pivotally connected with the base; and a first folding mechanism, comprising: wherein the sliding rod is capable of being locked or released by the control assembly; when the control assembly locks the sliding rod at a first position, the frame set cannot be rotated, and when the control assembly releases the sliding rod, the frame set can be rotated to a storage configuration whereby the sliding rod is pulled to a second position; and wherein the control assembly comprises: a tube, having a side wall with an opening, a portion of the sliding rod being arranged within the tube; a fixing member, passing through the opening of the tube and contacting with the sliding rod; and at least a torsion spring having a first end and a second end, the sliding rod passing through the torsion spring, wherein the first end of the torsion spring connects with the inner wall of the tube, and the second end of the torsion spring connects with the fixing member, so that the torsion spring provides a torsion to press the fixing member against the sliding rod and thus lock the sliding rod.