Boat Clamp Mount With Locking Arms for Tool-Free Transom Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing boat attachment systems for trolling motors or engines require heavy hand tools and cannot be easily adjusted for different boat shapes or securely hold multiple fishing rods and accessories without modifying the boat.
Innovation Solution
A boat attachment system featuring pivotally attached Z-shaped mounting arms with clamping arms and a locking bolt mechanism that allows quick attachment to transoms or gunnels without tools, and includes adjustable support bars for holding rods, containers, and phones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional clamps are used to attach motors to the transom, then secure attachment is achieved, but heavy hand tools are required for tightening
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp system uses a spring-loaded mechanism that automatically tightens when the mounting arms are closed, eliminating the need for external hand tools. The spring force provides continuous pressure to maintain secure attachment without requiring manual intervention for tightening.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp incorporates movable mounting arms that can be opened and closed easily, with the spring mechanism dynamically adjusting the clamping force. This allows quick installation and removal while maintaining reliable attachment during use.
2Reliability
If fixed motor brackets are used, then stable motor attachment is achieved, but adaptability to different boat shapes is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting arms are designed to be adjustable and movable, allowing the clamp to adapt to various transom shapes and sizes. The arms can be positioned at different angles and locations while maintaining secure attachment, providing both stability and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp system is divided into separate adjustable components (mounting arms, clamping arms, spring mechanism) that can be independently positioned and configured. This segmentation allows the system to accommodate different boat profiles while maintaining reliable attachment.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple fishing rods are held in fixed holders, then rod storage is achieved, but the number of rods is limited by available space
Solution Approach 1:
The support bar attached to the clamp serves multiple functions: it can hold fishing rods, beverage containers, cell phones, and other accessories. This multi-functionality allows fishermen to store various items without requiring separate dedicated spaces for each type of object.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of expanding rod holders horizontally across limited deck space, the system utilizes vertical space by attaching support bars that extend downward from the transom-mounted clamps, effectively using the third dimension for storage capacity.
4Reliability
If beverage containers and cell phones are stored in pockets or bags, then portability is maintained, but spills and accidental drops occur when the boat rocks
Solution Approach 1:
The support bar acts as an intermediary structure between the boat and personal items. It provides a stable, boat-mounted platform that moves with the boat, keeping items secure during rocking while requiring no modification to the items themselves or complex installation procedures.
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AI summary
A boat attachment system for mounting electric motors, small engines, or other accessories to a boat's transom or gunnel. The system includes at least one clamp with two mounting arms pivotally attached at their heads with a locking hinge. A pivoting clamping arm is attached to the lower end of each mounting arm. During use, the two mounting arms and clamping arms are vertically aligned over the boat's transom or gunnel and locked together around the transom or gunnel. The clamping arms are adjusted and locked in a fixed position to press tightly against the inside and outside surfaces of the transom or gunnel. A support bar is attached to the head sections on the two mounting arms. An accessory support bar may be attached to a single clamp that attaches to a connect to a horizontally aligned accessory bar configured to hold fishing rods, beverage containers, or cell phones.