Modular Floating Nautical Assembly with Watertight Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing nautical systems lack modularity and functionality when not attached to a personal watercraft, as they are either non-motorized or not designed for independent navigation.
Innovation Solution
A nautical system comprising a first floating nautical assembly with a removable watertight interface for a personal watercraft and a second floating nautical assembly, allowing them to combine and form a navigable floating boat propelled by a motor, with a continuous deck surface and modular design for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a non-motorized floating nautical assembly is assembled to a personal watercraft, then the floating assembly gains navigability and propulsion, but the floating assembly cannot be used independently without a personal watercraft
Solution Approach 1:
The first floating nautical assembly is designed with dual functionality: it can be assembled to a personal watercraft to form a navigable watercraft, or it can be assembled to a second floating nautical assembly to form a motorized floating boat. This multi-functionality allows the same floating assembly to serve different purposes depending on what it is coupled with, resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a main boat is designed to receive a personal watercraft, then the assembly can accommodate different watercraft configurations, but the main boat is not powered when the personal watercraft is detached
Solution Approach 1:
The propulsion system is segmented and distributed across different components: the personal watercraft provides propulsion when attached to the first floating assembly, while a separate motor can be assembled to the second floating assembly when the personal watercraft is detached. This segmentation allows the system to maintain propulsion capability in both operational modes, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and power.
3Ease of operation
If two floating nautical assemblies are assembled together, then a conventional boat with continuous deck surface is formed, but the assembly interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly interface between the first and second floating nautical assemblies is designed with localized watertight sealing features and complementary coupling structures. The interface includes specific geometric features such as protrusions and recesses that guide alignment, and localized sealing elements that ensure watertight connection only at critical junctions. This localized approach to quality control simplifies the overall assembly process while maintaining the continuous deck surface and watertight integrity.
Data Source
AI summary
The watersports system comprises a floating, non-motorized watersports assembly (12) provided with an interface (30) for removable sealed assembly to a marine engine. The first floating watersports assembly includes an assembly interface (39) for assembly with a second floating watersports assembly. The watersports system comprises a second floating watersports assembly (14), comprising an assembly interface (37) for assembly with the first floating watersports assembly. Assembling the first floating watersports assembly and the second floating watersports assembly forms a second, floating craft (1) that can be sailed, propelled by an engine (2).