CN1894015A - A starting block for athletic running - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a starting block (1) for athletic running. Said starting block comprises an elongated frame (2) having a longitudinal axis, which extends between a first end (3) and a second end (4) of the frame (2), said frame (2) being adapted to be attached to a ground in both ends of the frame (2), at least one take-off block (8, 9) to be arranged in connection with said frame (2), the take-off block (8, 9) comprises a take-off surface (10). The starting block is characterised in that the take-off surface (10) is angular adjustable in a laterally direction in relation to the longitudinal axis of the frame (2).

Description

sports running starting blocks

technical field

The present invention relates to a starting block for athletic running comprising an elongated frame having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and a second end of the frame, said frame being adapted to be attached to The ground at both ends of the frame, at least one starter configured to be connected to said frame, the starter comprising a starting surface.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a starter, an elongated frame, an adjustment device and the use of a starter, starter, elongated frame and adjustment device.

Background technique

Starting blocks for sport running are known in the prior art and include the elements mentioned by way of introduction. The starting blocks are used, for example, to line up athletes in 100, 200, 400 meter races.

In order to provide the athletes taking part in a sprint with an optimal starting position, the starting block can be adapted individually to each athlete taking into account, for example, their physique, their starting leg, their running posture, etc.

In known starting blocks, this is achieved by placing the starter in a frame with a predetermined distance suitable for an individual athlete.

In order for the athletes to achieve better and better time results in the sprints, especially extensive investigations were carried out on every 1/100th of a second, which was shortened in the finals.

Much of this investigation considered how the start of the starting block was optimized in the first place, how the athlete's running posture, athlete's conditioning, and running shoes were optimized.

In particular, research has shown that several meters of running after the start are used by athletes to obtain their optimal running form and thus their maximum running speed. Therefore, after leaving the starting block, the athlete uses a lot of power to quickly achieve the optimal running posture, but most of the force is lost during the start due to the large amount of lateral movement of the athlete.

Contents of the invention

An object of the present invention is to completely or partially overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages and disadvantages of the prior art. More particularly, it is an object to provide a starting block that reduces the lateral movement of athletes after they leave the starting block.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a starting block that can be used in connection with the training purposes of athletes.

Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to provide a starter that can be used in conjunction with sports using a starting device.

The above-mentioned object, together with numerous other objects, advantages and characteristics, will become apparent from the following description, which can be achieved by the solution according to the invention, that is, by making the starting surface adjustable in the transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the frame. accomplish.

With this the athlete achieves a better result, ie time. In addition, starting and running posture can be substantially improved since the inventive starting block can substantially all or at least partially eliminate a large amount of lateral movement of the athlete after a start.

By adjusting the angle of the launch surface laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the frame, it is further achieved that the athlete's first steps after leaving the invented starting block are near the center of the optimum track, whereby the athlete avoids lateral movement. Thus, the athlete can quickly increase to maximum speed using most of the force from the starting surface without losing most of the energy due to lateral motion as occurs in prior art starting blocks. In addition, the athlete's running posture is more aesthetically pleasing with less lateral movement.

Further preferred embodiments according to the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a starter comprising a starting surface. The starter is characterized in that the starting surface is adjustable in inclination in the transverse direction.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to an elongated frame for a starting block, said frame having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and a second end, said frame being adapted to be attached to both sides of the frame. ground in two ends, the frame has a width. The slim frame is characterized in that the width of the frame is adjustable.

The invention also relates to an adjusting device for a starter comprising a starting surface. The adjustment device is characterized in that the adjustment device is adapted to adjust the angle of the starting surface in the transverse direction.

Finally, the invention relates to the use of a starting block, a starter, an elongated frame and an adjustment device.

Description of drawings

The invention and its many advantages will be described in more detail with reference to the following schematic diagrams showing some non-limiting embodiments for illustrative purposes, wherein the drawings are:

Figure 1 shows a starting block according to the invention in a perspective view,

Figure 2 shows the starting block of Figure 1 in side view,

Figure 3 shows the starting block in Figure 1 in top view,

Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a starter according to the invention seen from the side,

Figure 5 shows the starter seen from behind in Figure 4 in a perspective view, and

Fig. 6 shows another embodiment of a starting block according to the invention in top view.

All figures are highly schematic and not necessarily to scale, and in order to illustrate the invention they only show essential parts, other parts are left out or merely implied.

Detailed ways

Figure 1 shows a starting block 1 according to the invention in a perspective view. The starting block 1 comprises an elongated frame 2 having a longitudinal axis (not shown) extending between a first end 3 and a second end 4 of the frame 2 .

The frame 2 is adapted to be attached to the ground in both ends 3 , 4 of the frame 2 . In the illustrated embodiment, the frame 2 has fixing elements 5 , 6 comprising holes in which connection means (not shown) are inserted into the ground and thus fix the frame 2 . The connecting means may be, for example, pivots or pins.

Advantageously, the connection means, ie the pivot or the pin, can be inserted into the ground at an angle other than 90° to the ground. Thus, when the athlete moves away from the starting block, the connecting device can be forced to be further inserted into the ground. A stronger fixation of the frame 2 is thereby obtained, wherein substantially all the forces of the athlete's start are forward forces and said forces are not lost in the movement of the frame 2 .

In this embodiment, the frame 2 consists of profiles, preferably metal, with a U-shaped structure. In the two vertical edges of the U-shaped profile, slits 7 are arranged along the elongated frame 2 with mutually spaced intervals. Said slot 7 is adapted to receive fastening means of the starters 8 , 9 and enables the starters 8 , 9 to be individually adjusted along the frame 2 .

According to an aspect of the invention, the slot 7 may be arranged with an extension, which is larger than the fastening means, so that its movement between the frame 2 and the starter 8, 9 is possible. During the athlete's starting process, it is very important that the starters 8, 9 are always firmly fixed on the ground. Due to the long extension of the slots relative to the fastening means, a clearance is obtained whereby the frame 2 can be moved up and down in the vertical direction without affecting the positioning of the actuators 8, 9 on the ground. Thus the athlete will always be securely fastened to the starter 8, 9 after the starter has been installed.

The starters 8, 9 will be further described below in conjunction with FIGS. 4 and 5 .

FIG. 2 shows the starting block 1 of FIG. 1 in a side view. The length L of the starting block 1 shown in this embodiment is about 850 mm, which is a standard length in the art. Furthermore, the two starters 8, 9 are shown positioned opposite each other, thereby enabling the sprinter to fit the starters into his or her preferred starting position as shown in the introductory part.

The starter 8 , 9 includes a starting surface 10 . Figure 2 further shows that the starting surface is adjustable in the vertical direction relative to the ground, ie the starting surface is tiltable. This angular adjustment is indicated at α.

The starters 8, 9 comprise adjusting means 11 adapted to adjust the angle α of the starting surface 10 relative to the ground. The adjustment device 11 will be further described below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 .

Figure 3 shows the starting block 1 of Figure 1 seen from above. In this embodiment, it can easily be deduced that the angle of the starting faces 10 of the starters 8, 9 in the transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the frame 2 is adjustable.

Advantageously, the starting surface 10 is inclined towards the longitudinal axis of the frame 2 so that the starting surface 10 can face the frame 2 in turn.

According to the invention, the starting face 10 may have an angle β of 0-20°, preferably 2-10° with respect to the longitudinal axis of the frame 2 .

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the starter 8 according to the invention seen from the side.

A fastening device 12 is arranged on the side of the starter 8 . The fastening device 12 shown in this embodiment has an extension, ie a width. This extension makes it possible to obtain a firm fixation of the starting block in transverse direction when the starting block 8 is placed on the frame. In addition, there is provided a screw 13 which engages with the slit of the frame so that the starter is fastened in the longitudinal direction of the frame.

In this embodiment, the starting surface 10 comprises two surfaces 14, 15 which are angled relative to each other. Thus, an activation surface 10 adapted to the shape and structure of the athlete's foot can be obtained.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the activation surface may comprise an elastic material, such as rubber or synthetic material, so that the support surface of the foot, ie the activation surface, may have elastic or resilient properties.

Furthermore, grooves 16 are provided on the side of the starter 8 . Said recess 16 is adapted to receive a stopcock 11 enabling the angle of the activation face 10 to be adjusted in the vertical direction. The adjustment device 11 comprises a screw 17 which can be turned by means of a handle 18, so that the starting surface 10 can be turned to an angle adapted to a certain player.

Figure 5 shows the starter 8 seen from behind. In this embodiment, the adjusting means 20 are adapted to adjust the angle of the starting face 10 with respect to the longitudinal axis of the frame. The adjustment device 20 may include a screw 21 and a bolt 22 and the like. By rotating the handle 23, the starter starts to pivot about a pivot point 24, whereby the starting face is turned by an angle, preferably facing the frame.

In this embodiment, the adjustment means 20 comprise a screw 21 and a bolt 22, but according to the invention the adjustment means may have other designs as will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art.

However, it is very important that the angle β of the starting surface is adjusted with the highest precision substantially without any play, so that the athlete has the opportunity to fit the starter identically every time.

According to the invention, the frame is also attached to the ground substantially between the ends of the frame. Thus, a stiffer frame is provided which ensures that the force used by the sprinter when starting off the blocks is used for the forward motion of the athlete rather than for bending the frame. This is particularly important due to the fact that when using the inventive starting block, the starting surface is turned at an angle and at the same time a force will be applied to the frame at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the frame, which force can be substantially Upper curved frame.

Advantageously, the starter is adjustable along the frame.

According to an aspect of the invention, the frame 2 may have a width which is adjustable (not shown). Advantageously, this can be achieved by the frame 2 comprising adjustment means (not shown) for adjusting the width of the frame 2 .

Adjustment means may include, for example, screws and bolts and the like.

Thereby, width adjustment of the frame can be achieved to suit an individual athlete taking into account the athlete's anatomy so that the athlete's feet in the starting block can be placed near the center of the optimal running track.

According to another embodiment of the invention, an additional module 25 can be arranged between the frame 2 and the starters 8, 9, as shown in Fig. 6, said module 25 being suitable for adjusting the The distances d1, d2, d3. In this embodiment the distances d1 , d2 , d3 are the distances between the frame 2 and the opposite side of the actuator 8 , 9 facing away from the frame 2 . The frame 2 shown has a width w.

Advantageously, as shown in Fig. 6, the module 25 may comprise a plurality of predetermined distances d1, d2, d3. In this embodiment, the distance elements are arranged in relation to the fastening means of the starters 8, 9, so that the athlete can adjust the width of the starters 8, 9 relative to the frame 2, so that an individual optimal start of the athlete can be obtained Location.

In another embodiment (not shown), the module 25 may comprise adjustable means, wherein the distance between the frame and the actuator can be adjusted arbitrarily between two extreme points. The adjustable means can be, for example, screws and bolts.

According to the present invention, the inventive starting block can be used in the starting process of sprinters, such as 100, 200, and 400 meter races. However, the starting block can also be used for training purposes in other types of sports where leg training, running form and speed are important.

Thus, the starting block can be used to train and instruct the user to achieve the best and most efficient running posture by substantially avoiding or at least eliminating lateral movement. By using the blocks, the user's lateral movement is essentially converted into forward movement, whereby the energy used is used to increase speed.

Advantageously, the inventive starter can be used in sports in which the starting device is used for example running, swimming, etc., or in sports in which running is a major part, such as football, rugby, tennis, handball, basketball, long jump , high jump, triple jump, general sports, gymnastics, etc.

Elongated frames are appropriate for use in running blocks in connection with athletic running, such as sprinting, or for training purposes in sports in which running is a major part.

Also, the adjustment device can advantageously be used in a starting block.

According to another aspect of the invention, the idea of the invention can be advantageously applied to bicycles due to the fact that the large amount of lateral movement of the bicycle and of the cyclist is also a major disadvantage in this sport.

Although the foregoing invention has been described in connection with preferred embodiments of the invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that several modifications can be devised without departing from the invention as defined in the following claims.

Claims (31)

1, a kind of block (1) of the race that is used to move, comprise elongate frame (2) with longitudinal axis, this longitudinal axis extends between the first end (3) of framework (2) and the second end (4), described framework (2) is suitable for being attached to the ground in (2) two ends of framework, at least one starter (8,9) be set together with described framework (2), starter (8,9) comprise starting face (10), it is characterized in that starting face (10) is that inclination is adjustable with respect to the longitudinal axis of framework (2) along horizontal direction.

2, block according to claim 1 (1) wherein starts the vertical axis tilt of face (10) to framework (2), so that starting face (10) steering surface is to framework (2).

3, block according to claim 1 and 2 (1) wherein starts face (10) and has 0-20 ° angle (β) with respect to the longitudinal axis of framework (2), is preferably 2-10 °.

4, according to any described block (1) in the aforementioned claim, wherein starter (8,9) comprises adjusting device (20), and it is suitable for regulating with respect to the longitudinal axis of framework (2) angle (β) of starting face (10).

5, block according to claim 4 (1), wherein adjusting device (20) comprises screw rod (21) and bolt (22) or the like.

6, block according to claim 1 (1) wherein starts face (10) and comprises at least two surfaces with relative angle.

7, block according to claim 1 (1) wherein starts face (10) and comprises elastomeric material, for example rubber or synthetic material.

8, block according to claim 1 (1), wherein starting face (10) vertically is that inclination is adjustable with respect to ground.

9, block according to claim 8 (1), wherein starter (8,9) comprises adjusting device (11), it is suitable for regulating with respect to ground the angle (α) of starting face (10).

10, according to any described block (1) in the aforementioned claim, its middle frame (2) further is attached to the ground between the end that is located substantially on framework (2).

11, according to any described block (1) in the aforementioned claim, wherein starter (8,9) is adjustable along framework (2).

12, according to any described block (1) in the aforementioned claim, its middle frame (2) has a width, described width-adjustable joint.

13, block according to claim 12 (1), its middle frame (2) comprise the adjusting device of the width that is suitable for regulating framework (2).

14, block according to claim 13 (1), wherein adjusting device comprises screw rod and bolt or the like.

15, according to any described block (1) in the claim 1 to 11, wherein attached module (25) is arranged between framework (2) and the starter (8,9), and described module (25) is suitable for regulating the distance between framework (2) and the starter (8,9).

16, block according to claim 15 (1), wherein module (25) comprise a plurality of predetermined distances (d1, d2, d3).

17, according to any described block (1) in the aforementioned claim, its middle frame (2) comprises jockey, and described jockey is suitable for being inserted into ground with respect to ground with an angle, and described angle is not 90 °.

18, according to any described block (1) in the aforementioned claim, wherein starter (8,9) comprises fastener, and described fastener is suitable for meshing the slit (7) that is arranged in the framework (2).

19, block according to claim 18 (1), wherein slit (7) is set to have the extension, and fastener is longer than in described extension, so that might move between framework (2) and starter (8,9).

20, a kind of starter that comprises starting face (10) is characterized in that, starting face (10) is that inclination is adjustable along horizontal direction.

21, starter according to claim 20, wherein starter comprises the adjusting device (20) that is suitable for regulating along horizontal direction the angle (β) of starting face (10).

22, starter according to claim 21, wherein adjusting device (20) comprises screw rod (21) and bolt (22) or the like.

23, a kind of elongate frame (2) that is used for block (1), described framework (2) has the longitudinal axis, this longitudinal axis extends between first end (3) and the second end (4), described framework (2) is suitable for being attached to the ground in two ends of framework (2), described framework has a width, it is characterized in that the width of framework is adjustable.

24, elongate frame according to claim 23, its middle frame (2) comprise the adjusting device of the width that is suitable for regulating framework (2).

25, elongate frame according to claim 24, wherein adjusting device comprises screw rod and bolt or the like.

26, a kind of adjusting device that is used to comprise the starter of starting face (10) is characterized in that, adjusting device is suitable for regulating along horizontal direction the angle of starting face (10).

27, adjusting device according to claim 26, wherein adjusting device comprises screw rod and bolt or the like.

28, be used for motion race according to the described block of claim 1-19 (1), for example dash, or to race therein for the purpose of training be the sports of major part.

29, be used for sports according to the described starter of claim 20-22, wherein off device is used for for example racing in this motion, swimming or the like, and perhaps being used for racing therein is the sports of major part.

30, be used for block according to the described elongate frame of claim 23-25, wherein this block will be used to motion race, for example dash, or race therein for training goal and to be the sports of major part.

31, be used for block (1) according to the described adjusting device of claim 26-27.

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