Marine Monopod Powering Mobile Accessories via Navigation Light Socket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Marine vessels often lack power ports near activity areas, making it difficult to power and mount mobile devices and accessories like cameras and smartphones, especially in older boats.
Innovation Solution
A monopod system that connects to the navigation light socket on marine vessels, providing power through USB or 12V ports and featuring extendable, bendable arms for mounting multiple devices or accessories, including a rechargeable battery for independent power supply.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If power ports are installed in marine vessels, then power supply capability is improved, but device complexity and installation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The monopod base is designed to interface with existing navigation light sockets, which are universally present on marine vessels. This allows the power supply system to leverage existing infrastructure rather than requiring new power ports to be installed, thereby providing power supply capability while avoiding additional installation complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The navigation light socket serves dual purposes: its original function for navigation lights and as a power source for the monopod system. By utilizing the existing socket's electrical connection, the system provides power supply capability without requiring separate power installation, thus improving energy availability while minimizing added complexity
2Use of energy by moving object
If power ports are added to older boats, then power supply capability is improved, but manufacturing cost and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The monopod base interfaces with existing navigation light sockets that are present on virtually all marine vessels including older boats. This universal compatibility eliminates the need for vessel-specific modifications or new power port installations, providing power supply capability while maintaining ease of installation across different boat types and ages
Solution Approach 2:
The monopod system acts as an intermediary device that bridges the gap between existing navigation light infrastructure and modern power needs. By connecting to the existing socket through the monopod base, it provides power supply capability without requiring direct modification to the vessel's electrical system, thus reducing installation difficulty
3Device complexity
If fixed mounting positions are used, then structural simplicity is improved, but adaptability and versatility decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The monopod incorporates extendable arms with adjustable lengths and bendable sections that can be positioned at various angles. This dynamic structure allows the mounting system to adapt to different device sizes, positions, and orientations while maintaining a relatively simple base structure that connects to the navigation light socket
Solution Approach 2:
The monopod is divided into modular segments including the base, extendable arms, and mounting components. This segmentation allows each part to be independently adjusted or repositioned, providing adaptability and versatility for mounting different accessories at various locations while keeping the overall structural complexity manageable through standardized connection points
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple accessories are supported, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The monopod base provides a universal mounting interface that can accommodate various types of accessories including cameras, smartphones, and other electronic devices. This universal compatibility is achieved through standardized mounting mechanisms that work with different device types, thereby improving versatility while avoiding the need for multiple specialized mounting systems
Solution Approach 2:
The monopod combines multiple functions into a single integrated structure: power supply through the base connection, mechanical support through extendable arms, and mounting capability for various accessories. By merging these functions into one system rather than using separate components, it achieves high versatility while managing overall system complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A monopod for mounting to the navigation light power port of a marine vessel, such as a bass boat or speed boat, which provides power for mobile accessories, such as cameras and smart phones. The monopod may be fitted with extendable, bendable arms for mounting additional cameras or for providing additional accessories. An embodiment of the monopod includes an extension arm which may be maneuvered and bent such that it provides a fisherman access to multiple accessories even while the fisherman is located in the fishing chair of a bass boat.