Accessory Mount Lever Mechanism for Secure Track Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounts for personal watercraft accessories lack versatility in installation, adjustment, and torque management, often leading to unintended loosening or overtightening, which complicates the secure positioning and removal of accessories.
Innovation Solution
A mount system with a lever mechanism that allows for easy one-handed adjustment and secure locking of accessories, featuring a track system with a base assembly and accessory assembly that can be independently repositioned and rotated, preventing torque-induced issues through a combination of teeth and spring tabs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If typical prior art fasteners are used to secure the mount and accessory, then the accessory can be firmly attached, but the mount may inadvertently rotate or slide along the mounting track, causing unintended loosening or overtightening
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system employs a dynamic lever mechanism that transitions between locked and unlocked states, allowing the mount to be securely fixed in position while enabling intentional adjustment when needed. The lever controls engagement/disengagement of teeth with the mounting track, providing adaptive securing rather than static fastening.
Solution Approach 2:
The lever acts as an intermediary control element between the user and the fastening hardware. By manipulating the lever, the user indirectly controls the engagement of teeth with the mounting track, preventing direct torque transmission that could cause inadvertent rotation or sliding while still achieving secure attachment.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the accessory is securely fastened to prevent movement, then positioning stability is improved, but adjustment and repositioning become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic positioning through a lever-controlled mechanism that alternates between locked and adjustable states. When the lever is engaged, teeth lock the accessory in position for stability; when disengaged, the accessory can be freely repositioned along the mounting track, combining security with adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system employs periodic engagement and disengagement of the lever mechanism to alternate between securing the accessory in place and allowing repositioning. This periodic action enables the user to switch between stable mounting and adjustment modes as needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a versatile mount system is designed to accommodate multiple accessories and positions, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system employs universal components including a lever mechanism, teeth, and mounting track that can accommodate various accessories and mounting positions. The same basic structure serves multiple functions: securing accessories, enabling repositioning, and preventing inadvertent movement, reducing the need for separate specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into modular components: a base assembly with mounting track, a mount assembly with lever and teeth, and an accessory assembly. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall versatility, and enables independent replacement or adjustment of individual parts.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a secure, adjustable, and removable mount for accessories on personal watercraft, preventing unintended rotation or sliding, and ensuring accessories remain securely fastened without risk of overtightening or loosening, even under adverse conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a spring tab, which can be engaged or disengaged by the lever, and cooperate with the teeth
Data Source
AI summary
An accessory mount allows accessories to be removably and adjustably mounted to a surface. In an example, the surface may be that of a watercraft, and the accessory may be a fishing rod. The mount may be used with a track fixable to an environmental surface or mounted directed to the environmental surface. When used with a track, a post of the accessory mount releaseably engages the track. Slidable engagement of the post allows lateral or horizontal adjustment of the accessory. An accessory engaging member is adjustable in relation to the post about a horizontal axis and a vertical axis, so that angular and azimuthal rotational adjustments of the accessory are enabled. A single lever is used to make angular and rotational adjustments, and to release the accessory engaging member from the post.