Universal Boat Tower Boom Attachment System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water sport boom attachments have limitations such as a single attachment point, obstructing boat passengers, causing stress on the gunwale, and being incompatible with various boat designs, making them unsuitable for all boats.
Innovation Solution
A universal boom attachment system with multiple attachment points and a unique clamping system that securely attaches to boat towers, utilizing diagonal forces and incorporating adjustable cables and quick release pins for easy assembly and detachment, allowing compatibility with custom and universal boat tower structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a single attachment point is used on the pylon or gunwale, then the boom can be attached to the boat, but all downward pressure must be supported at this single point causing stress on the boat structure
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is divided into multiple attachment points distributed across the boat structure. Instead of concentrating all forces at a single point on the pylon or gunwale, the boom connects to multiple locations including the gunwale, transom, and other structural elements, distributing the mechanical load across these segmented attachment points.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines multiple attachment mechanisms into a unified system that integrates the boom with various boat structures. The attachment system merges connections to the gunwale, transom, and other structural elements into a coordinated assembly that works together to support the boom and distribute forces.
2Ease of operation
If the boom is positioned across the gunwale, then the skier can grasp the boom for support, but it obstructs passengers in the passenger area of the boat
Solution Approach 1:
The boom system is configured with different characteristics in different locations. The portion that needs to be accessible to the skier is positioned and shaped appropriately for grasping, while other portions are routed or positioned to minimize interference with passenger areas. The attachment points and structural configuration are locally optimized to balance accessibility with passenger comfort.
3Reliability
If a traditional boom design is used, then it can provide support for water sport participants, but it cannot be used on all boats due to wide variations in pylon and boat designs
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is designed as a universal solution that can be adapted to multiple boat types and configurations. It incorporates multiple attachment points and flexible mounting options that can accommodate various gunwale styles, transom designs, and overall boat structures. The system can be configured to work with different boat models without requiring boat-specific customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system incorporates adjustable and flexible elements that allow it to adapt dynamically to different boat configurations. The positioning and configuration of attachment points can be adjusted based on the specific boat design, allowing the same basic system to reliably support the boom function across diverse boat types.
4Strength
If a clamping system is used to attach the boom to the boat tower, then secure attachment is achieved, but the system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping function is extracted as a separate, specialized component rather than being integrated into the entire attachment system. This allows the clamping mechanism to be optimized for its specific function of securing the boom to the tower, while the rest of the attachment system remains relatively simple. The clamping component can be designed as a modular element that attaches to and detaches from the tower.
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AI summary
The invention disclosed herein is a universally adaptable, collapsible, adjustable boom designed for selective attachment and detachment to any configuration of a boat tower, and which provides multiple support points to counteract the downward force exerted by a water sport participant. Attachment and detachment of the boom is efficiently accomplished with the use of adjustable clamps and lynch pins, and the boom further secured by a cabling system.