Treadmill

Abstract

A treadmill that comprises a frame, a belt section arranged on the frame and comprising a belt arranged in an endless loop around two rolls at a distance from each other, and a hand support structure extending upward from the plane of the frame in the operating position of the treadmill and comprising a support part on both sides of the frame. An auxiliary frame that turns around a transverse shaft is fastened to the frame, and arms of the auxiliary frame extend parallel to the frame towards one end of the frame so that when the frame is lifted up, the auxiliary frame turns around the shaft and the ends of the arms rest against the floor and form points of supports to keep the frame in the upright position.

1 . A treadmill that comprises a frame, a belt section arranged on the frame and comprising a belt arranged in an endless loop around two rolls at a distance from each other, first means for turning the belt around a front roll and a back roll at a desired speed, and second means for adjusting the tilt of the belt section with respect to the horizontal, and a hand support structure extending upward from the plane of the frame in the operating position of the treadmill and comprising a support part on both sides of the frame, whereby the frame is arranged to be an element turnable in the upright position, wherein an auxiliary frame that turns around a transverse shaft is fastened to the frame, and arms of the auxiliary frame extend parallel to the frame towards one end of the frame so that when the frame is lifted up, the auxiliary frame turns around the transverse shaft and the ends of the arms rest against the floor and form points of support that keep the frame upright.  
     
     
         2 . The treadmill as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the transverse shaft is arranged at substantially the middle of the frame.  
     
     
         3 . The treadmill as claimed in  claim 1  or  2 , wherein at least one element easing the turning movement is arranged between the frame and auxiliary frame.  
     
     
         4 . The treadmill as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein in the area of the ends of the arms, support wheels are arranged that rotate around substantially horizontal shafts.  
     
     
         5 . The treadmill as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the hand support structure is arranged turnably to the frame.  
     
     
         6 . A treadmill that comprises a frame, a belt section arranged on the frame and comprising a belt arranged in an endless loop around two rolls at a distance from each other, first means for turning the belt around a front roll and a back roll at a desired speed, and second means for adjusting the tilt of the belt section with respect to the horizontal, and a hand support structure extending upward from the plane of the frame in the operating position of the treadmill and comprising a support part on both sides of the frame, both support parts being joined at their bottom ends to a first auxiliary frame, whereby the frame is fastened in the area of its first end to the first auxiliary frame so that it turns around a first transverse shaft, wherein a second auxiliary frame that turns around a second transverse shaft is fastened to the frame, and arms of the second auxiliary frame extend parallel to the frame towards one end of the frame so that when the frame is lifted up around the first transverse shaft, the second auxiliary frame turns around the second transverse shaft and the ends of the arms rest against the floor and form points of support that keep the frame upright.  
     
     
         7 . The treadmill as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the second transverse shaft is arranged at substantially the middle of the frame.  
     
     
         8 . The treadmill as claimed in  claim 6  or  7 , wherein at least one element easing the turning movement is arranged between the frame and the second auxiliary frame.  
     
     
         9 . The treadmill as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein support wheels rotating around substantially horizontal shafts are arranged in the area of the ends of the arms.