Individually adapted to the active member and the boat shape, footboard plate with left and right inlets, each rotatable by 360 degrees and usable with any shoes equipped with threaded nuts and / or adapter systems for rowing boats, canoes and ergometers

The 360-degree rotatable inlets and adapter system in footboard plates address the issue of fixed footplates by allowing optimal rotational movement, reducing injury risk and enhancing performance in rowing and canoeing.

DE102024004435A1Undetermined Publication Date: 2026-07-02MAUL ANDREAS
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE102024004435
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2026-07-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional footplates in rowing and canoeing boats are rigidly fixed, preventing optimal rotational movement of the athlete's feet, leading to hyperextension, shoe wear, and increased risk of injury due to the inability to match the athlete's genetic requirements and boat shape, resulting in suboptimal power transfer and boat speed.

Method used

The introduction of 360-degree rotatable inlets in the footboard plate, combined with a two-part adapter system, allows shoes with continuous soles to be securely attached, enabling optimal angular velocity and stroke speed by allowing free movement of the feet, reducing hyperextension and enhancing neural control.

Benefits of technology

This solution reduces the risk of injury, increases boat speed and ergometer output, and improves athletic performance by optimizing the athlete's movement sequence and power transfer, making it suitable for athletes with disabilities and varying boat types.

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Abstract

Individually adapted, rotatable footplate with inlays. In rowing and canoeing, the footplate is essential for transferring leg and overall body power, and is indispensable for stabilizing and thus propelling the boat. Conventional footplates do not accommodate the individual, genetically diverse physiques of each person, resulting in various disadvantages and problems during use. Furthermore, the joints of the lower extremities are not fully mobile. The innovative, rotatable footplate, optionally equipped with a tilting mechanism, is customized in material type, thickness, and stiffness to the user's foot position. Only with this rotatable footplate is safe use without risk of injury to the user's body possible.The rotating footplate is custom-made in various formats through milling, casting, and laminating of the respective materials, ensuring a perfect fit for each individual user. The rotating footplate provides safety and comfort, minimizes injuries, increases boat speed, and boosts the user's performance when rowing, canoeing, or using an ergometer. The individual adaptation of the rotating footplate reduces stress on the human body and prevents injury.
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