Marine Display Mounting Bracket with Integrated Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional marine displays often rely on remote power sources, which can be difficult to implement on certain vessels, posing a challenge for powering multi-function displays and computing devices on watercraft.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket with a built-in power source and electrical circuit that connects to the marine display or computing device, providing a self-sufficient power solution through embedded batteries and conductive connections, allowing for detachable mounting and recharging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If remote power wiring is used to power marine displays, then the display can be powered, but the implementation becomes difficult on certain vessels
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power source with the mounting bracket structure, creating an integrated power supply unit. The battery is housed within the bracket itself, eliminating the need for separate remote power wiring and complex electrical installations on vessels.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket serves as an intermediary component that provides both mechanical support and electrical power. By incorporating the power source into the bracket, it mediates between the display and the vessel's electrical system, simplifying the overall power delivery mechanism.
2Ease of operation
If a built-in power source is integrated into the mounting bracket, then installation is simplified, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions (mounting and power supply) into a single integrated bracket assembly. This consolidation simplifies installation by reducing the number of separate components and connection steps, despite the increased internal complexity of the bracket itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is designed to perform multiple functions: mechanical mounting of the display and electrical power delivery. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and simplifies the overall installation process, as the bracket handles both tasks simultaneously.
3Power
If remote power wiring is used, then power can be delivered to the display, but the system requires reliance on external power sources
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates its own power source (battery) within the bracket structure, enabling the display to be powered independently without relying on the vessel's electrical system. This self-service approach allows the bracket to provide both mechanical support and electrical power autonomously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the power source with the mounting bracket, creating a self-contained power delivery system. This integration eliminates the need for external power wiring and allows the bracket to operate independently of the vessel's electrical infrastructure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables reliable and self-sufficient power supply for marine displays and computing devices, simplifying installation and maintenance by integrating a power source directly into the mounting bracket, ensuring continuous operation without reliance on remote power sources.
Implementation Method 1
The bracket may include a battery configured to provide power to the marine electronics device
Implementation Method 2
an electrical circuit configured to connect the power source to the multi-function display
Data Source
AI summary
Various implementations described herein are directed to a device configured for mounting a marine display to a vessel. The device may include a bracket having a housing with a compartment for receiving a power source. The device may include an electrical circuit configured to connect the power source to the multi-function display.