Patent ID: 6916277
Filing Date: 2005-07-12
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A supporting structure adapted to be coupled between a framework of a treadmill and a treadbase of said treadmill for enabling said treadbase to be turned relative to said framework between an operative position and a non-operative position and for supporting said treadbase in said non-operative position, said supporting structure comprising: a first locating plate fixedly located on said framework, a second locating plate fixedly located on said treadbase, and a support coupled between said first locating plate and said second locating plate, said support including a first support member and a second support member, said first support member having a first end connected pivotally with said first locating plate, a second end, and a pivot at said second end, said second support member having a first end connected pivotally with the pivot of said first support member and a second end connected pivotally with said second locating plate, whereby said second support member can be turned about said pivot between a first position where said first support member and said second support member are axially aligned and a second position where said first support member and said second support member are folded up, either said first support member or said second support member being retractable and being retracted when said first support member and said second support member are folded up, and an actuating member, said actuating member being fixedly mounted to said first support member for driving said first support member from said first position to said second position.