Universal Floatation Positioning Apparatus with Non-Slip Coupler
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions require modifying floatation devices or using specific apparatus to maintain their position, which is not adaptable to various types of floatation devices or user needs.
Innovation Solution
A positioning apparatus with a surface coupling mechanism, non-slip floatation coupler, and extension line system that securely attaches to any floatation device or user's body, preventing unwanted drifting without altering the device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current positioning systems are used, then floatation devices can be positioned, but the floatation devices require modification or specialized design to work with these systems
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system is designed to be universally compatible with various types of floatation devices through the use of a non-slip floatation coupler that can securely attach to different floatation device surfaces without requiring modifications to the floatation devices themselves
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning system is divided into separate functional components: a surface coupling apparatus that attaches to the pool surface, an extension line that provides adjustable length connection, and a non-slip floatation coupler that secures to the floatation device. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall versatility
2Reliability
If floatation devices are modified to work with positioning systems, then positioning can be achieved, but the floatation devices lose their original design integrity
Solution Approach 1:
The non-slip floatation coupler acts as an intermediary component between the positioning system and the floatation device. It provides a secure attachment mechanism without requiring any modification to the floatation device, thereby maintaining the device's original design while achieving reliable positioning
3Reliability
If extension lines are used to prevent drifting, then floatation devices can be positioned, but the system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The extension line is designed as a dynamic component that can extend and retract as needed. This allows the system to adapt to different positioning requirements without requiring multiple fixed-length lines or complex adjustment mechanisms, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining effective drifting prevention
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AI summary
A positioning apparatus and system for keeping a floatation device from moving that includes at least one surface coupling apparatus to couple the positioning apparatus to a surface adjacent to a body of water, wherein the surface coupling apparatus locks into a flat surface securely, at least one non-slip floatation coupler to grasp to a floatation device, the non-slip flotation coupler grasps to any floatation device securely by gripping to any portion of the floatation device, and at least one extension line coupled to the surface coupling apparatus and the non-slip floatation coupler, the at least one extension line maintains drifting of the floatation device to unwanted location.