Athletics Starting Blocks
S-1 Starting Blocks - This is a concept of a set of starting blocks for athletics short distance running races. The concept addresses many functional issues associated with current products, as well as introducing desirability by focusing on usability, emotive content and styling.
Athletics Starting Blocks - This is a concept of a set of starting blocks for athletics short distance running races. The concept addresses many functional issues associated with current products, as well as introducing desirability by focusing on usability, emotive content and styling.
Bottom View and Features
Footpad - Inspiration for the design was drawn from snowboarding equipment and mountain bike mechanisms. The wheel at the back adjusts the angle of the footpad in one degree increments while the aluminum arm can be placed in one of the four main settings provided.
Storyboard
Ruler measurement - A ruler pulls out from the front cap to the starting line to determine the position of the central unit, based on the athletes leg length. The corresponding number on the ruler determines the position of the footpad.
Footpad exploded view
Main extrusion exploded - The central aluminum extrusion holds the two injection molded end caps and the locking arm that is attached to the footpads.
Isometric and Side View
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Athletics Starting Blocks