Modular Electronics Mount for Marine Vibration Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronics mounts for boats are inadequate in providing stability and flexibility for large, heavy marine electronics, often leading to loose fittings and damage due to vibration, and lack the necessary space for wider devices to be mounted with adequate pivoting freedom.
Innovation Solution
A modular electronics mount system comprising a base member, vertical member, arm assembly, elbow assembly, plate support member, and mounting plate, which allows for secure attachment and multiple degrees of movement, including vertical and horizontal adjustments, using components like dowel pins, locking nuts, and cam arms to enhance stability and usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single base with single vertical member and U-shaped bracket is used to mount electronics, then the mounting structure is simple, but the electronics become loose and unstable due to vibration and stress
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into multiple independent components: base member, vertical member, arm assembly, elbow assembly, plate support member, and mounting plate. Each segment can move independently, allowing the system to absorb vibration while maintaining secure attachment of the electronics throughout the boat.
2Device complexity
If traditional U-shaped bracket with side supports is used, then the mounting structure is simple, but the electronics have limited movement freedom and cannot be oriented in multiple directions
Solution Approach 1:
The arm assembly and elbow assembly incorporate movable joints with locking mechanisms that allow the mounting system to be dynamically adjusted to multiple positions and orientations. The system can be locked in place when a specific orientation is desired, or unlocked to allow repositioning, providing both stability and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system adds rotational and angular dimensions to the traditional linear bracket design. The elbow assembly provides angular adjustment capability, allowing the electronics to be oriented in multiple directions (facing front, side, or angled positions) rather than being constrained to a single fixed orientation.
3Device complexity
If manufacturer-provided brackets are used for heavy electronics, then the mounting structure is simple, but the brackets become stressed and may completely release the electronics causing damage or loss
Solution Approach 1:
The load is distributed across multiple structural segments (base member, vertical member, arm assembly, elbow assembly, plate support member) rather than concentrated in a single bracket. This segmentation allows each component to bear a portion of the stress, preventing any single point of failure.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple mounting components are combined into an integrated system where the base member, vertical member, arm assembly, and elbow assembly work together as a unified structure. This combined structure provides superior strength and stress distribution compared to a single bracket, while maintaining ease of installation.
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AI summary
An electronic mount is provided to secure various electronics systems to the surface of a boat. In some embodiments, the electronics mount utilizes a base member affixed to the boat surface, a vertical member connected to the base member, an arm assembly, elbow assembly, plate support member, and mounting plate that allows a user to pivot or rotate the system to achieve a desired orientation. The present invention allows a user to mount electronics to a boat in a secure manner while also providing freedom of direction.