Slipways TRIZ Cases

Sensors and automated thrust control guide a watercraft onto a trailer with precise alignment, reducing ramp-loading damage risk.

Processor-managed relays and current sensing replace contactors and limit switches for safer, more reliable boat lift motor control.

Adjustable forks and interchangeable pockets let one forklift lift and transport different pontoon boats safely despite varying sizes and weight distribution.

Overlapping carriage strokes let lifting belts be repositioned to match boat size and weight center, improving load balance and lifting safety.

Tapered roller bearings on the second worm screw cut boat lift mechanical noise while improving wear resistance and drive durability.

Stereoscopic 3D viewing lets operators guide an underwater robot remotely while water jet and suction tools clear sediments without divers.

A telescopic bow stop with bungee cushioning helps position boats accurately on cradle beams while absorbing docking impact.

A side manway launcher and gate valve let an autonomous vehicle inspect flammable-fluid tanks without emptying them or using roof access.

3D glasses and onboard jet suction let operators clear sediment and guide an underwater robot more precisely during remote exploration.

Feedback control uses actuator thrust and moment to hold target bow azimuth during trailer disengagement for safer ship launching.

A movable main body and base let the chain compressor align with the windlass without repeated welding, reducing deck heat damage and chain load.

A movable main body and fixed base let the chain compressor align with the windlass without repeated deck welding or thermal damage.

A turnbuckle-linked bracket assembly stiffens piling-mounted boat lifts to resist wind and tidal surge sway while securing the platform.

A projecting lifting portion lets the crane handle boats and bulky loads from one grounded position, enabling direct release at varied docks or water edges.

A flexible safety cable detects projecting limbs and stops platform elevation before the lift reaches the fixed deck.

Guide tubes and fenders steer multihull watercraft into position, reducing alignment difficulty and damage risk during docking.

Cabled port and starboard floats use compressed air to support boats above water, protect hulls, and simplify storage.

Hydraulic and lever actuation distribute force through cross-linked bars for stable vertical lifting in crowded docks and narrow marinas.

Segmented aluminum base members support lightweight CPVC rollers, eliminating heavy plastic cradles that degrade under sunlight exposure.

Segmented entry and extension modules with adjustable bulkheads resolve the trade-off between versatile watercraft accommodation and assembly complexity.

A modular bunk assembly uses sliding upper bases to adjust cushion angles for different watercraft hulls.

Mechanical synchronizing and self-feedback stabilizing systems prevent overturning from unbalanced water loads in hydraulic ship lifts.

Automated marine vessel storage system uses lifts and shuttles to transport boats between water and vertical racks, reducing coastal space consumption.

Aluminum c-channel structure lifts vessels via motor-driven hoist lines, eliminating galvanized steel corrosion and weld fatigue.

Telescopic posts adjust the support structure inclination to maintain hull parallelism across varying ramp slopes.

A catamaran lifting apparatus uses universal joints and hinges to connect spaced vessels with frames, enabling independent structural movement.

Relocating the linear actuator above the lifting arm removes hydraulic cylinders from direct water contact, preventing corrosion and mechanical failure.

Sliding inner support within outer housing enables longitudinal wheel movement, resolving manual handling challenges during installation and removal.

Segmenting the lifting mechanism from submerged components eliminates corrosion and reduces maintenance costs for boat lifts.

An inclined brake surface locks wheel rotation during retraction, preventing mechanical wear from unwanted movement.

Tapered clamping flanges nest load distribution members to transfer watercraft weight, reducing corrosion and fatigue at pin connections.

Pivoting watercraft cage aligns perpendicular to the waterline in storage to block debris entry.

Pivotable lift arms raise and invert watercraft to prevent water accumulation while saving dock deck space.

Rotatable arm structures distribute vertical loads on a boat transportation carriage, enabling 75-ton capacity within container dimensions.

A lift truck with a transversally movable operator cab and telescopic boom enables precise boat handling in confined storage areas.

Replacing spline engagements with a frustoconical press fit eliminates play and breakage risks while maintaining high torque transmission for heavy boats.

A splined tubular drive shaft transfers torque directly to a boat winch via interlocking radial teeth.

A multi-speed boat lift transmission uses a harmonic drive differential to switch between high and low gear ratios.

A submersible kayak rack stabilizes the vessel during embarkation using a lever mechanism.

Vertical actuator geometry retracts rods into submerged water, preventing damage and contamination while maintaining lift capacity.

Vertical hoops on roller bases rotate the shell 360 degrees, eliminating chassis stress from center support while enabling single-person operation.

A vehicle light control system guides boat alignment using rear-facing camera and LIDAR sensors to detect trajectory.

Articulating swing arm deploys fitted cover via elongated roller, eliminating manual fastening and reducing installation time.

An onboard shove-off device uses an extendable rod and contact pad to launch boats, eliminating manual pushing.

Pivoting boat support with stabilizers reduces storage footprint while maintaining stability at angles.

A vehicle data detection system identifies boat launching operations using location, gear, mode, image, and weight sensors.

Vertically adjustable wheels and tracks on a boat transport frame enable efficient movement across hard roads and soft sandy or muddy terrains.

Hydraulic motors replace electric drives to lower the lift profile while maintaining reliability in marine environments through active leveling.

An offset mast and rotatable turntable balance the center of gravity in a watercraft storage stacker crane.

A trailer hitch load sensor measures vertical and lateral forces to determine the precise vehicle backup position for launching a boat.