Collapsible Snowboard Pole Mounting System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Snowboarders lack a convenient and practical means to carry and use poles, as existing foldable or retractable poles are either too large, unsafe, or not strong enough for their specific needs, interfering with their ability to maneuver on inclined surfaces and requiring them to remove their feet from bindings.
Innovation Solution
A detachable snowboard pole attachment assembly featuring a collapsible pole with clamps affixed to the snowboard, forming a friction fit with multiple segments, allowing for easy mounting and dismounting without hindering snowboarding maneuvers, and incorporating handles for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a full size solid pole is carried, then the pole provides sufficient strength and stability, but it becomes too large and unwieldy to carry while snowboarding
Solution Approach 1:
The pole is divided into multiple collapsible segments that can be separated and stored compactly on the snowboard, allowing the pole to provide full strength when assembled but occupy minimal space when collapsed for carrying
2Length of moving object
If foldable or retractable poles are used, then the pole becomes easier to carry, but they are too lightweight and weak for strong lateral application required by snowboarders
Solution Approach 1:
The pole uses segmented construction with individual sections that can collapse compactly yet maintain structural integrity when assembled, providing both portability and the necessary strength for snowboarding applications
Solution Approach 2:
The pole segments utilize composite material construction that provides high strength-to-weight ratio, enabling the pole to be compact when collapsed yet strong enough to withstand lateral forces during snowboarding
3Ease of operation
If poles are attached to snowboards or bindings, then the pole is easily accessible, but it interferes with the snowboarders' ability to maneuver
Solution Approach 1:
The pole is extracted from the snowboard system when not in use, allowing the snowboarder to maneuver freely without interference, while still providing easy access to the pole segments that are attached to the bindings for quick deployment when needed
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables snowboarders to efficiently transport and use a pole without compromising their ability to maneuver, providing strength and compact positioning when retracted, ensuring safety and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
the clamps adapted to form a friction fit with a collapsible pole
Data Source
AI summary
A detachable snowboard and snowboard pole with a collapsible shaft divided into segments, a basket tip, and a handle. In exemplary embodiments, the pole affixes to a planar top surface of the snowboard using a mounting system comprising a plurality of clamps at staggered attachment points, each clamp adapted to form a friction fit with segments of the snowboard pole, each clamp oriented in parallel with one another.