Measurement Device Embedded in Traction Pad

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing surfboard sensors for tracking surfing session parameters and environmental data are inconvenient as they require mounting to the surfboard or wearing them personally, often protruding and affecting aesthetics, and can cause cuts or scrapes.

Innovation Solution

A traction pad with a raised portion containing a through hole to accommodate a measurement device that includes sensors, a processor, memory, power supply, and a user-accessible switch, allowing for secure, watertight signal communication and power supply, and can be secured within the pad to maintain a smooth surfboard contour.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If sensors are mounted to the surfboard, then measurement functionality is achieved, but the smooth contour of the surfboard is altered and aesthetics are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement functionalityVSAvoidsmooth contour

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The measurement device is nested within the raised section of the traction pad, with the sensor, processor, and other components housed inside the cavity formed by the raised section. This allows the measurement functionality to be integrated without altering the external smooth contour of the surfboard, as the device is concealed within the existing traction pad structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If sensors are mounted to the surfboard, then measurement functionality is achieved, but protruding mounting supports may cause cuts or scrapes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement functionalityVSAvoidpotential injuries

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The measurement device is completely nested within the raised section of the traction pad, eliminating any protruding mounting supports that could cause injury. The sensor and other components are housed inside the cavity, with only the necessary sensing elements extending into the water, ensuring a safe surface that cannot cause cuts or scrapes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The traction pad raised section serves as an intermediary structure that houses the measurement device components, separating the potentially harmful mounting supports from direct contact with the surfer. The raised section acts as a protective enclosure, allowing the sensor to function while preventing injury from protruding elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If sensors are worn personally by the surfer, then measurement functionality is achieved, but convenience is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement functionalityVSAvoidconvenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The measurement device is merged with the traction pad, which is already an essential component attached to the surfboard. This integration eliminates the need for separate personal wearing devices, as the traction pad with embedded sensors provides all measurement functionality while the surfer simply uses the board as normal, maintaining full convenience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10625830B2Measurement device for use with traction pad and traction pad including the same

Publication Date: 2020.04.21 LENCHNER OR

AI summary

A measurement device for use with a traction pad. The measurement device may include a first container configured to hold a sensor, the first container including an opening connecting an inner side of the first container with an outer side, a second container configured to hold a processor, a watertight passage between the first and second containers which allows a signal communication between the sensor and the processor, a lid configured to seal the first and second containers, a power supply configured to supply power to the processor, and a switch disposed on an end of the measurement device which is accessible to a user.