Modular Rod Holder with Interchangeable Inserts for Boat Rails
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of a quick and easy system for mounting and storing elongated rod-like items, such as flag poles and fishing rods, on boats and other structures, as existing solutions do not provide the necessary versatility and stability for various applications.
Innovation Solution
A rod holder system that includes a clampable stem with interchangeable sizing inserts, allowing secure attachment to different rail shapes and sizes, and accommodating various rod diameters, enabling the use of flag poles, fishing rods, and spotlight poles by clamping to a rail or deck.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a rod holder system is mounted to a boat rail or deck, then the system provides stable support for elongated items, but the system becomes more complex with multiple components (clamp, stem, holder, sizing insert)
Solution Approach 1:
The rod holder system is divided into separate modular components: a clamp assembly for attachment to the rail, a stem for vertical support, and a holder with interchangeable sizing inserts for different rod diameters. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The rod holder system is designed to be universally applicable to various boat rail types and deck configurations through the adjustable clamp mechanism. The interchangeable sizing inserts enable the same holder to accommodate different rod diameters, making the system multi-functional for various elongated items.
2Adaptability or versatility
If interchangeable sizing inserts are used to accommodate various rod diameters, then the system becomes more versatile, but the device complexity increases with multiple interchangeable parts
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed with a universal interface that accepts interchangeable sizing inserts of different diameters. This allows a single holder body to serve multiple functions by simply changing the insert, eliminating the need for multiple specialized holders.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic reconfiguration by enabling users to swap between different sizing inserts based on the specific rod diameter being held. This dynamic adaptability provides versatility without requiring permanent modification of the holder structure.
3Ease of operation
If a clamp mechanism is used to attach the stem to the rail, then the system can be quickly installed and removed, but the clamp requires multiple clamp screws and adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp mechanism incorporates adjustable elements that allow it to adapt to different rail sizes and shapes. The dynamic adjustment capability enables quick installation and removal while maintaining secure attachment, balancing ease of operation with the necessary adjustment mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a stable and versatile solution for mounting elongated items, serving as a reference point for boat maneuvering and allowing easy switching between different rod types, enhancing usability and safety on boats and other structures.
Implementation Method 1
A clamp is clamped to the rail and a stem is secured to the clamp
Implementation Method 2
A rod holder with a sizing insert is screwed to a top end of the stem using a rod screw
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AI summary
A rod holder system for use with a boat, specifically for use with a ski bar or other rail element on a boat. The rail can be round or square. The device could even be clamped to a rail of a wooden deck rather than on a boat. A stem is clamped to the rail using a clamp and several clamp screws. A rod holder with a sizing insert is screwed to a top end of the stem using a rod screw for connecting the holder to the stem. The sizing insert can be inserted into the holder and may be interchangeable depending on the rod to be placed within the holder, from a flag pole to a fishing pole handle to a spotlight pole.