Adjustable Boat Steering Mount for Variable Axle Lengths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorized steering systems for boats require expert installation and involve drilling the instrument panel, limiting adaptability and accessibility for different steering axle lengths.
Innovation Solution
A steering system with a threading part, longitudinal adjustment part, and liner system that allows for adjustable installation on various steering axes, along with a motor and control unit for automated navigation, using a battery, wireless communications, and geolocation for route following.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a motorized steering system is installed using traditional methods, then the steering system can be fixed to the steering axis, but the instrument panel requires drilling perforations which complicates installation and reduces adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
The steering system is divided into separate modular components: a first part that attaches to the steering axis and a second part that attaches to the instrument panel. These parts are connected through an extension element, allowing independent selection and adjustment of each component to match different steering axle lengths without requiring permanent modifications to the boat's instrument panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates adjustable elements including an extension element with variable length to accommodate different steering axle lengths, and a positioning element that can be adjusted along the extension element. This dynamic adjustability allows the same basic system to adapt to various boat configurations without requiring custom installation for each.
2Ease of operation
If traditional motorized steering systems are installed, then the steering function is achieved, but expert personnel are required for installation which increases installation time and cost
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed with user-friendly attachment mechanisms that do not require specialized tools or expert knowledge for installation. The first and second parts can be independently attached to the steering axis and instrument panel respectively using simple fastening methods, allowing boat owners or general personnel to install the system themselves without requiring professional steering system installers.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-length extension element is used, then the steering system can be installed, but it cannot adapt to different steering axle lengths
Solution Approach 1:
The extension element is designed with variable length capabilities, allowing it to be adjusted to match different steering axle lengths. This dynamic adjustment feature enables the same basic system to accommodate various boat configurations without requiring multiple different extension elements or complex custom fabrication for each boat type.
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AI summary
A steering system for a boat configured to be installed on a steering axis of the boat, comprising one threading part for threading on the steering axis, a longitudinal adjustment part with an inner housing for the threading part, at least one longitudinal hole; a liner for the longitudinal adjustment part with a housing for the longitudinal adjustment part; a through hole to correspond to at least one longitudinal hole of the longitudinal adjustment part, at least one screw for its threading over at least one longitudinal hole of the longitudinal adjustment part such that a greater or lesser threading of the screw changes the relative position of the liner and the longitudinal adjustment part.