Dual Bow Paddle Board with Insert Box for Opposing Propulsion
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is no efficient vessel design to accommodate two or more participants paddling in opposite directions on a standup paddleboard (SUP), as existing designs fail to facilitate simultaneous propulsion in multiple directions.
Innovation Solution
A dual bow board configuration with a first and second bow, featuring an insert box that travels through the board from top to bottom, allowing for propulsion in at least two directions, and includes various accessory slots and removable keels for enhanced functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional single-bow SUP board is used, then the board structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate multiple participants paddling in opposite directions simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The board is divided into two separate bow sections (first bow and second bow) positioned at opposite ends, allowing independent paddling directions. This segmentation enables multiple participants to paddle in opposite directions simultaneously while maintaining a unified board structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The dual bow configuration introduces a directional dimension to the traditional single-direction SUP board. By adding the capability to paddle from both ends simultaneously, the board transitions from one-dimensional propulsion to two-dimensional directional capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a dual bow configuration is added to accommodate multiple paddlers, then propulsion versatility improves, but the board structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The insert box serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the dual bow configuration, offers storage capacity, and enables the board to function with different keel configurations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby managing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The insert box is nested within the hull assembly, with the first and second bows positioned around it. This nested configuration allows the dual bow structure to be integrated compactly within the overall board design, minimizing structural complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If accessory slots and removable keels are added, then functionality and versatility are enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The removable keels allow the board to dynamically adapt to different conditions and uses. Users can add or remove keels based on whether they need enhanced directional stability or planing capability, making the board flexible rather than fixed in its characteristics.
Solution Approach 2:
The accessory slots provide universal mounting capability for various electronic devices and accessories. This multi-functional approach allows a single board design to support solar panels, USB charging, fish-finding equipment, and other accessories without requiring separate specialized designs.
Data Source
AI summary
A hull assembly is configured to accommodate propulsion in at least two directions at once. The hull assembly includes a dual bow board further comprising a first bow and a second bow with an insert box therebetween. The insert box travels through the dual bow board from a top side to a bottom side.