Patent ID: 7854690
Filing Date: 2010-12-21
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A treadmill comprising: a support frame including a base; a base frame supported by the support frame and configured to pivot relative to the support frame about a first pivot line at a front end of the base frame; a front roller and a rear roller rotatably supported by the base frame; an endless belt disposed about the front and rear rollers, the front roller including an axle that defines an axis about which the front roller is rotatable; an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a position of the axle of the front roller relative to the base frame without changing the first pivot line; the base frame pivots relative to the support frame about the first pivot line to move the base frame between a use position and a storage position; and the base frame pivots relative to the support frame about the first pivot line to change an operational incline of the base frame.