Cleat Attachable Device With Adjustable Lateral Posts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleat devices, such as horn cleats, are not effectively designed to assist in attaching a docking line with a looped end, as they lack functionality for easy and secure attachment.
Innovation Solution
A cleat attachable device with a frame having a base end, distal end, center post, and lateral posts, where the lateral posts are spaced to accommodate the length of the cleat horns, are pivotable, and equipped with one-way line locking devices and adjustable crossmembers for secure line attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional horn cleat is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot effectively assist in attaching a docking line with a looped end
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mounting device as an intermediary component between the cleat and the docking line. This mounting device includes a frame with lateral posts that straddle the cleat horns, providing a mediator structure that facilitates the attachment of the looped docking line while maintaining the simplicity of the original cleat design.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is segmented into distinct functional components: a frame structure, lateral posts for positioning, and a mounting mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, making the overall device easier to manufacture and assemble while improving line attachment capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the lateral posts are spaced far apart to accommodate long horns, then the device can fit larger cleats, but the device becomes less adaptable to smaller cleats
Solution Approach 1:
The lateral posts are designed to be movable or adjustable rather than fixed at a single distance. This dynamic design allows the posts to be repositioned to accommodate different cleat horn lengths, enabling the device to adapt to various cleat sizes while maintaining proper spacing for secure line attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is designed with universal adaptability to work with different cleat sizes. The adjustable lateral posts and configurable frame structure enable the same device to serve multiple functions across various cleat types, eliminating the need for multiple specialized devices.
3Reliability
If the device includes multiple components for secure attachment, then the line securing is more reliable, but the assembly process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional components are merged into an integrated mounting device assembly. The frame, lateral posts, and mounting mechanisms are combined into a unified structure that can be manufactured as a single unit or pre-assembled kit, reducing the complexity of assembly while maintaining the reliability of secure line attachment through the integrated design.
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AI summary
A cleat attachable device for attachment to a cleat with horns. The device includes a frame having a base end, a distal end, a center post, and lateral posts. The lateral posts are disposed opposite one another and connected to the center post. The lateral posts each have a respective outer edge opposite one another. The outer edges are spaced apart at the base end at a distance. The distance is at least as great as a length of the horns. The center post has a mounting end projecting beyond the lateral sides at the base end. The mounting end is configured for mounting to the cleat.