Extendable Boat Sun Pad Seat With Hidden Sliding Section
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sun pads on boats are often fixed in size and location, occupying substantial deck space when not in use and inadequate for taller individuals.
Innovation Solution
An extendable sun pad seat that transitions between a retracted and extended position, utilizing a hidden portion beneath a stationary rest to increase seating surface when needed, with a sliding rail system for movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If the sun pad is made extendable to provide a longer lounging surface, then the seating comfort for taller individuals is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sun pad incorporates a hidden portion that nests within the visible portion when retracted. The hidden portion is stored within the structure of the visible portion, allowing the sun pad to collapse into a compact form that fits within the existing sun pad footprint, thereby extending length when needed without permanently occupying additional space
Solution Approach 2:
The sun pad transitions from a static fixed-size design to a dynamic extendable structure. The sun pad includes a visible portion and a hidden portion that can be moved between retracted and extended positions, allowing the lounging surface length to change based on user needs while maintaining a compact form when not in use
2Area of moving object
If the sun pad is extended to provide more seating surface, then the seating capacity is improved, but the deck space utilization worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The hidden portion of the sun pad nests within the visible portion when retracted, allowing the entire sun pad assembly to occupy a compact footprint on the deck. When extended, the hidden portion emerges to provide additional seating surface area, effectively doubling the usable space only when needed
3Adaptability or versatility
If the sun pad structure is made more complex to enable extension, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of manufacture worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The sun pad employs a dynamic structure with movable components that allow transition between retracted and extended positions. The connection between the visible and hidden portions uses simple mechanical linkages that enable easy movement while maintaining structural integrity, providing adaptability without excessive manufacturing complexity
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AI summary
A sun pad seat and boat with the sun pad seat. The sun pad seat can include a sun pad that is extendable between a retracted position and an extended position. The sun pad seat can include a seat support and a rest elevated relative to the seat support to form a gap therebetween. A portion of the sun pad can be a hidden portion that is located in the gap when the sun pad is in the retracted position with at least a portion of the hidden portion exposed when the sun pad is in the extended position. The rest can be stationary relative to the seat support and can form a least a portion of the seat back of a bench seat located forward of the sun pad seat.