Cooler Mounting Bracket System to Prevent Watercraft Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooler mounting systems for watercraft fail to securely fasten coolers without allowing movement, requiring permanent bumpers, bolts, and flexible tie-downs or ropes, which are cumbersome and allow for form upward and side-to-side movement.
Innovation Solution
A cooler mounting system comprising front and rear bracket systems with rail portions and feet that engage with the cooler's rail portions, using screws for secure attachment to the watercraft deck, eliminating the need for tie-downs or ropes by providing a stable and efficient way to secure and remove the cooler.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If permanent bumpers or corners are bolted to the floor with flexible tie-downs or ropes, then the cooler can be secured to the watercraft, but the system allows upward and side-to-side movement and requires complex installation
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate bracket components that attach to the watercraft deck and engage with the cooler handle, allowing independent positioning and installation of each component rather than requiring a single complex permanent mounting structure
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from rigid permanent bumpers to a more flexible bracket-based system that can accommodate cooler placement variations while maintaining security, allowing the cooler to be easily installed and removed without permanent damage to the watercraft
2Reliability
If permanent bumpers or corners are bolted to the floor with flexible tie-downs or ropes, then the cooler can be secured to the watercraft, but upward and side-to-side movement is not prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket system is pre-installed on the watercraft deck in fixed positions, creating predetermined engagement points that guide and constrain the cooler handle to specific locations, thereby preventing upward and side-to-side movement before the cooler is even placed
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket system acts as an intermediary between the watercraft deck and the cooler handle, providing a structured interface that translates the cooler's weight and handling forces into stable, constrained positions rather than allowing free movement
3Reliability
If flexible tie-downs or ropes are used to engage the cooler handle and bumper, then the cooler can be secured, but the system is cumbersome and requires multiple components
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting function is merged into a single integrated bracket structure that combines the anchoring to the deck and the engagement with the cooler handle into one component, eliminating the need for separate bumpers, corners, and tie-downs while maintaining security
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AI summary
A cooler mounting system is provided. The cooler mounting system includes at least one front bracket system and at least on rear bracket system. Each bracket system includes at least one arm portion and a base portion. The mounting system also includes a cooler that includes a front rail portion located on a front face of the cooler and a rear rail portion located on a rear face of the cooler.