Dekel's
Diving shoe
Dekel is a marine biologist, diving instructor, and educator, Dekel's left leg is 8 centimeters shorter than his right leg.my partner and I designed a shoe for Dekal's left foot for every moment he is out of the water during the diving days, In this way we made it easier for him to move and reduced the wear and tear on his joints.
We created a mechanism consisting of rubber bands and magnets to allow the shoe to be put on and taken off comfortably considering the user's limitations without the use of hands at all
To withstand weight loads on land and atmospheric pressure underwater, the shoe was made of nylon with SLS printing, and so we achieved a strong structure with minimal weight
To connect the shoe while it is not on his foot, we used a Fidlock mechanism . The mechanism has two parts, one fixed to the shoe and the other to the BCD. The mechanism is locked geometrically and magnetically.
Product characterization :
Project definition
Elevating accessory disassembles, For the left shoe sole.
Attached to the shoe with tightening straps.
When walking, the accessory is on the diver's leg
While diving, the accessory is on the left side of the BCD while diving.
challenge:
To allow symmetrical walking as much as possible during diving days at any moment when the user is out of the water.
User limitations
-The left knee is limited to a flexion range of 25 degrees.
-The left leg is 8 cm short.
-The toes are pinched on the left foot.
-Unequal distribution of loads between the legs.
-Metallic artificial implant in the pelvic area and left leg
User Characterization
-Dekal Melzer, 35 years old.
-Marine biologist, diving instructor, middle school educator
-Left leg short by 8 cm causes a limp while walking
-Leads an independent lifestyle.
-Has a high sense of ability.
Product requirements/guidelines
- No manipulations on the existing diving boot
- Resistant to loads
-Resistance to terrain conditions-sand-sea, shells, gravel, rocks, reef, concrete.
- Can be worn on the body while diving.
- Does not absorb water.
-Not floating
-Compensation for the lack of knee movement by variable sole height.
-Adjustable to the boot.
- Easy access to the jacket.
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The upper back area, out of reach.
The lower back area, the waist and the back and side thigh. Accessible while diving and do not interfere with the diver's movement in the water
the limb and fin area,
are required to be light and dynamic.
front of the diver,
Used to connect accessories that are relevant to diving