Patent ID: 6013011
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise treadmill comprising:(a) a frame;(b) first and second roller assemblies rotatably mounted on the frame;(c) an endless belt trained around the first and second roller assemblies:(d) 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;(e) a pivot connection to pivotally connect the second end portion of the deck to the frame to enable the second end portion of the deck to pivot about an axis generally transversely to the length of the deck, the pivot connection vertically supporting the second end portion of the deck and simultaneously supporting the deck for pivotal movement relative to the frame; and(f) at least one elongated spring disposed between the frame and the deck at a location between the first and second end portions of the deck to absorb loads imparted on deck by the exerciser, the spring being disposed so that the length of the spring is generally parallel to the plane of the deck.