Boat Seat Mounting Stand with Angular Brace for Umbrella Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing boat seat attachment mechanisms fail to securely attach umbrellas and other accessories, leading to instability and potential safety issues due to increased torque from wind and unpredictable weather conditions.
Innovation Solution
A boat seat mounting stand comprising a sleeve member, an accessory member, an angular brace, and a horizontal brace, which includes adjustment handles for securing the umbrella or accessory, providing improved stability and rotation capabilities, and is easily attachable and detachable from a typical pedestal mount boat seat.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a simple attachment mechanism is used, then ease of installation is improved, but stability and security of attachment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting stand is divided into multiple components: a sleeve member that attaches to the pedestal, a horizontal brace, an angular brace, and an accessory member. This segmentation allows for easier installation of individual components while collectively providing stable attachment through the distributed bracing structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces bracing elements that extend in multiple dimensions - the horizontal brace provides lateral support while the angular brace provides diagonal reinforcement. This multi-dimensional bracing transforms a potentially unstable single-point attachment into a structurally rigid assembly that resists forces from multiple directions.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid fixed structure is used, then stability is improved, but adaptability and ease of adjustment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting stand incorporates adjustable features that allow the structure to adapt to different accessories and positioning requirements. The sleeve member can accommodate different pedestal diameters, and the accessory member can be positioned at various heights and angles, providing dynamic adaptability while maintaining structural stability through the rigid bracing framework.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting stand is designed to accommodate multiple types of accessories (umbrellas, trays, fishing equipment) through its universal attachment interface. The sleeve member fits various pedestal sizes, and the braced structure provides stable support for different load types, making the system versatile while maintaining rigidity.
3Device complexity
If existing attachment mechanisms are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but security and reliability under wind load deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds bracing elements that extend in multiple dimensions - the horizontal brace provides lateral support while the angular brace provides diagonal reinforcement. This multi-dimensional bracing transforms a potentially unstable single-point attachment into a structurally rigid assembly that resists forces from multiple directions, significantly improving reliability under wind load.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting stand is pre-assembled with bracing elements positioned to optimally resist expected wind and weather forces. The angular and horizontal braces are configured in advance to provide maximum structural reinforcement, allowing the attachment mechanism to reliably withstand environmental loads without requiring complex adjustment during operation.
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AI summary
A boat seat mounting stand includes a sleeve member, an accessory member, an angular brace, and a horizontal brace for attaching an umbrella or other accessory to a typical pedestal mount boat seat. The sleeve member and the accessory member include adjustment handle configurations for securing to the pedestal mount and for securing an umbrella. The boat seat mounting stand provides for support and rotation of the attached umbrella around the boat seat.