Patent ID: 6945913
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise treadmill comprising: (a) an elongate frame; (b) an endless belt moveably supported by said frame; (c) a deck disposed between the frame and the upper run of the endless belt, the deck having a first end portion and a second end portion; (d) a pivot connection acting on the second end portion of the deck to pivot the second end portion of the deck to the frame about an axis extending generally transversely to the length of the frame; (e) at least one elongated spring extending lengthwise of the frame and disposed between the frame and the deck at a location between the first end portion of the deck and the pivot connection to absorb loads imparted on the deck by the exerciser; and (f) means for repositioning the spring along the length of the frame.