Abstract: A regulating apparatus for a hydraulic cylinder of a treadmill having a rotating knob with an opening formed at a top end thereof and with a neck formed at a bottom end thereof. The periphery of the neck is marked with a plurality of numbers or with colors from light to dark. An annular base includes a ring-shaped gap for dividing it into an internal and external side. The external side has a viewing window extending to the ring-shaped gap. A magnifying glass is received within the viewing window. Moreover, the internal side of the annular base is fixed atop the hydraulic cylinder. In addition, the rotating knob is fixed on the annular base in such a manner that an adjusting post projects from the opening of the regulating knob and the neck is inserted into the ring-shaped gap. Therefore, the number or the color disposed on the neck is visible from the viewing window when the cushioning force of the hydraulic cylinder is adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic watch for sports apparatus in which the international standard weight and heartbeat reference data are saved. After input of personal data of the body weight and height, the microprocessor will calculate the difference between the real body weight and the corresponding standard weight. Thereafter, the built-in program decides an optimal exercise mode in accordance with the weight difference. Then, the exerciser is activated to execute the result. In addition, the age and the sex can be given in order for the microprocessor to calculate an optimal exercise heartbeat range in taking the international standard weight and heartbeat reference data and the difference between the real body weight and the corresponding standard weight into account. Thereafter, the built-in program decides an optimal exercise mode in accordance with the optimal exercise heartbeat range. Then, the exerciser is activated to execute the result.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interactive boxing trainer which includes a main body, a driving unit, a control unit and a pair of boxing gloves with a respective signal transmitter. The main body contains a longitudinal slide rail, a lateral slide rail and a punched body. The punched body is driven by the driving unit and movable on the longitudinal slide rail and the lateral slide rail. Moreover, the control unit is in connection with a plurality of signal receivers provided at the upper and lower part of the main body so as to receive signals sent by the signal transmitters on the boxing gloves. Therefore, the position, speed and travelling path of the boxing gloves can be detected and processed by the control unit which then commands the driving unit to move the punched body away from the approaching punching glove.

Abstract: The invention relates to a treading exercise apparatus that includes a crank and a base. The crank is constructed as a first shaft in the middle thereof on which a bearing, a bushing and a resistance flywheel are received so that the crank rotates on a middle post of the base. Meanwhile, both sides of the first shaft are constructed as a correspondingly symmetric U-shaped treadle rod relative to the shaft which a treadle pad is rotatably received for treading movement in alternating succession. The outer side of each of the treadle rods is constructed as a second shaft. The second shafts and the first shaft are coaxially disposed along a horizontal axle line L. Moreover, the second shafts extend through side posts of the base respectively and are rotatably mounted thereon. Since the unbalanced force created by the treading movement on the crank is effectively supported, a stable treading movement can be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control console automatically planning a personal exercise program in accordance with the physical condition measured through the whole exercise session. The control console is in connection with a heartbeat detector for any fitness equipment. A microprocessor is fitted within the control console and used to record the related change and the interactive relationship of the heartbeat value under exercise parameters of distance, speed, duration and slope during the whole exercise session whenever the operator uses the electric treadmill. Therefore, the current physical state of the certain operator can be exactly detected so as to automatically plan an optimal exercise program according to the personal physical state. In addition, this program will be saved and used for next time when the operator uses the electric treadmill again. Meanwhile, the current physical condition will be measured again so as to renew another optimal exercise program for the certain operator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cushioning unit for an oval-tracked exercise device. A connecting element has one end pivotably attached to the elongated treadle and the other end pivotably attached to the handle bar. A lateral piece parallel to the connecting element is inwardly extended from the bottom end of the handle bars while a cushioning element is mounted on the lateral piece. When the handle bar is moved to the bottommost position, the connecting element presses against the cushioning element for achieving the expected cushioning effect, thereby preventing the operator's feet from shock caused by the reactive force of the elongated treadles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic control multifunctional exercise apparatus with double cable sheave. The exercise apparatus includes a base frame having a seat pad and an adjustable back pad. Two upright bars and one support frame are disposed at rear and front ends of the base frame. The base frame further has a magnetic control retarding mechanism provided with two cable sheaves and disposed at the bottom of the rear end of the base frame. Two pull cables are connected with two drive cables of the magnetic control retarding mechanism by means of a plurality of guide pulleys. Furthermore, a flywheel of the magnetic control retarding mechanism is coupled for unidirectional rotation, thereby reaching the expected effect of the magnetic control retarding mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rear safety foot rest of a treadmill. The treadmill includes a main frame, a running bed, a front support unit and a rear support unit. Moreover, an electronic console and two handles are disposed on the main frame, while a running belt is wrapped around the running bed for an in-place rotation. In addition, the running bed is provided with a support unit coupled with a rear roller while a rear safety foot rest is fixed to the support unit. Consequently, when the tensity and the tightness of the running belt is adjusted by an adjusting spindle, the support unit and the running belt will be synchronically shifted with the rear roller so as to maintain the proper clearance between the rear safety foot rest and the running belt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a front supporting rod, a front wheel assembly, a main frame, a deck and a rear wheel assembly. A plate extends at each of two sides of the front end of said main frame while two corresponding plate are disposed at two sides of the upper part of a longitudinal shaft of said front wheel assembly. Moreover, two soft resilient bodies are fixed between two sets of said plates. As a result, when the main frame is inclined to the side by steering the front supporting bar for creating a direction-turning effect to the front wheels, two plates at two sides of the main frame will squeeze or pull the resilient body respectively. After removal of the external force, the main frame, the front supporting bar and the front wheels restore themselves by the resilience of the resilient body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treadmill having a base frame with a handrail. The base frame is provided with two rollers at both ends thereof. A support plate is interposed between both rollers. And a walking belt is disposed around the rollers and the support plate. The base frame has a plurality of crossbars in the position of the support plate, and the crossbars is provided with at least one buffer piece in the middle thereof which is in contact with the bottom face of the support plate. A support element has a bottom member on the base frame and a top member fixed on the bottom of the support plate, and both members are pivotably connected, thereby positioning the support plate indirectly on the base frame. Accordingly, the injury of the feet is avoided and the service life of the support plate is prolonged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hidden roller of a treadmill. A hidden roller set is pivotably connected at the bottom end of both hollow support arms by means of a pivot, respectively. As a result, the hidden roller sets can be received inside the hollow support arms when the treadmill base is placed in operational state, thereby avoiding an unexpected sliding shift. To the contrary, the hidden roller sets can be taken out when the treadmill base is folded up in storage position. Thus, the rollers are in contact with the ground and work with the fixed type roller set at the rear end of the base frame. Accordingly, the treadmill can be smoothly moved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rocker arm of a treadmill including a main frame, a running bed, a front support bar and a rear support bar. Moreover, an electronic console and two handles disposed on the main frame, while a running belt is wrapped around the running bed for an in-place rotation. In addition, the main frame has a set of rocker arms which can be grabbed by the user and swung back and forth. The set of rocker arms has the same relative structural design, each of which includes a base rotation bar and a rocking arm with a handgrip. Meanwhile, one end of the base rotation bar is hingedly attached to a pivot on the main frame, while the other end is pivotably attached to the end of the rocking arm. Furthermore, a spiral shape spring part is interposed between said base rotation bar and the bottom of said running bed, thereby providing said rocking arms with the necessary resistance.

Abstract: A treadmill having two handgrip frames, a base frame and a deck frame includes a displacement detector of a shock absorption unit. A cantilever has one end pivotably connected to the lower portion of each of the handgrip frames and the other end pivotably connected to the deck frame. A displacement detector and an adjustable cushioning apparatus with a driving motor are interposed between each connecting arm of the handgrip frame and each cantilever for adjusting the cushioning force. The displacement detector having a cable, a guide roller, a large gear, a small gear and an optical disk is installed at bottom end of the adjustable cushioning apparatus. The optical disk and the small gear are received on a shaft. An optical detector is mounted near one side of the optical disk. The cable with one end fixed at the connecting arm of the handgrip frame extends around the guide roller and the large gear and is secured to the other end to the base frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a front cover plate for an electric treadmill which includes an upright frame, a base frame, a front supporting let and a rear supporting leg. A console is mounted on the upright frame, and a handrail is fitted to either side of the upright frame. A continuous belt extends longitudinally around a base frame. In addition, a bottom cover plate is pivotably connected to connecting rods at both sides of the front end of the treadmill by means of a first screw set. Besides, a front cover plate is pivotably connected to the front end of the base frame by a second screw set. The front cover plate is covered by the bottom cover plate. Accordingly, the transmission system of the motor at the bottom of the base frame can be hidden by both cover plates. Meanwhile, foreign objects can be prevented from entering into the front end of the treadmill. Therefore, the transmission system of the motor can be protected from damage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling an electric treadmill which includes emission type sensor sets (e.g. infrared, etc.) arranged at two proper places of the treadmill and connected to the control console, thereby creating air sensing fields covering a specific range. Therefore, the operator can give any intentional signal that is detectable by the sensor during the walking exercise session. Thereafter, the sensor orders the control console to perform a control action to the controlled motor on receipt of the intentional signal of the operator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a folding mechanism of an exercise treadmill having a treadmill frame and a support frame. A connecting rod is mounted on the support frame and extends to the front lower side of the exercise treadmill such that the other end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected the front portion of the treadmill frame. In addition, a ground touching roller is mounted to either side of the front end of the bottom of the treadmill frame. When the rear end of the treadmill frame is lifted to perform a folding action, the ground touching rollers are operative to facilitate the lifting action of an operator such that the operation is easy and has a labor-saving effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic connecting tube for a screwdriver head with a main body, a push element, a spring element, a fastening ring, a block member and an engaging element. The main body having an engaging hole at one end thereof for receiving a hexagonal head which is secured by the engaging element in position. The main body includes under the engaging hole a through hole in which two permanent magnets are so arranged that the repulsive poles face to each other. When the hexagonal head is inserted into the engaging hole, it presses against the upper permanent magnet. In order to drive out the hexagonal head by means of the effect of the push element and the engaging element, the repulsive force between the permanent magnets is utilized to repel the hexagonal head out of the engaging hole. Meanwhile, the upper permanent magnet has the magnetic force to attract the hexagonal head such that the hexagonal head can be firmly attached and can't fall out of the engaging hole.