(JP11104266-A)      NOVELTY - Uses a switched reluctance motor (26) typically driving a moveable surface on which a user can exercise. A controller, responsive to sudden load changes on the moveable surface, controls the torque developed by the motor to maintain a desired motor speed.E.g. an exercise treadmill with support rail (12) has a smooth running platform (14) supporting a flexible belt (20) driven on rollers (16,18) by a switched reluctance motor (26) with switching circuit (30). The pinching effect as each foot meets the belt surface causes a slight speed reduction used in the control system (32).    USE -   Enables exercise e.g. walking, running, rowing, cycling in a confined space.    ADVANTAGE -   Provides an improved exercise apparatus without the use of a flywheel and which stops abruptly in emergency e.g. stumbling on a treadmill. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The schematic drawing shows a treadmill type exercise machine. (12) Support rail; (14) Platform; (16,18) Rollers; (20) Belt ; (26) Switched reluctance motor; (30) Switching circuit; (32) Control system.    (US6066074-A)      NOVELTY - Uses a switched reluctance motor (26) typically driving a moveable surface on which a user can exercise. A controller, responsive to sudden load changes on the moveable surface, controls the torque developed by the motor to maintain a desired motor speed.E.g. an exercise treadmill with support rail (12) has a smooth running platform (14) supporting a flexible belt (20) driven on rollers (16,18) by a switched reluctance motor (26) with switching circuit (30). The pinching effect as each foot meets the belt surface causes a slight speed reduction used in the control system (32).    USE -   Enables exercise e.g. walking, running, rowing, cycling in a confined space.    ADVANTAGE -   Provides an improved exercise apparatus without the use of a flywheel and which stops abruptly in emergency e.g. stumbling on a treadmill. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The schematic drawing shows a treadmill type exercise machine. (12) Support rail; (14) Platform; (16,18) Rollers; (20) Belt ; (26) Switched reluctance motor; (30) Switching circuit; (32) Control system.