Modular Water Turbine With Interchangeable Mounts

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing water propulsion devices for recreational activities are often bulky, expensive, and lack control options, making them inaccessible to individuals with disabilities and not easily adaptable to various watercraft.

Innovation Solution

A modular water turbine, controller, and mount system that allows for the attachment of a compact underwater motor to existing watercraft, offering customizable control options and cost-effective solutions through interchangeable mounts and 3D printed adaptations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If custom motors are purchased for each type of watercraft, then the propulsion system is optimized for specific craft, but the cost and device complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepropulsion optimizationVSAvoidmultiple custom motors

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal motor unit designed to interface with multiple types of watercraft through interchangeable mounts. A single motor model can be used with innertubes, paddleboards, kayaks, and other crafts by simply changing the mount attachment, eliminating the need to purchase multiple custom motors for different craft types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The propulsion system is divided into separate modular components: a universal motor unit and interchangeable mounts specific to each watercraft type. This segmentation allows the motor to remain constant while only the mounting interface changes, reducing overall system complexity and cost.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Power

If traditional water propulsion devices are used, then propulsion function is provided, but the devices are bulky and expensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepropulsion functionVSAvoiddevice size

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The motor unit is designed with localized functional components positioned optimally for each watercraft type through interchangeable mounts. This allows compact positioning of propulsion elements specific to each craft's geometry and usage requirements, reducing overall device volume while maintaining propulsion effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Ease of operation

If fixed control systems are designed for specific watercraft, then control is optimized for that craft, but adaptability to other crafts is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol optimizationVSAvoidcontrol adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The control system is designed to be dynamically adaptable through interchangeable mounts that can be configured for different watercraft types. Control elements such as throttles and switches can be positioned and oriented according to the specific ergonomics and usage patterns of each craft type, maintaining ease of operation across different platforms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If multiple custom propulsion systems are purchased for different watercraft, then each craft has optimized propulsion, but the cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepropulsion optimizationVSAvoidnumber of motors

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables persons with mobility challenges to participate in water activities with ease and flexibility, providing efficient propulsion and control for a range of watercraft, including innertubes, paddleboards, and kayaks, while being lightweight and cost-effective.

Implementation Method 1

The present invention provides a modular water turbine, controller, and mount system that are compatible with various consumer watercraft.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWater turbine: Turbine

Data Source

PatentUS20250100665A1Modular Water Propulsion With Interchangeable Mounts and Controls

Publication Date: 2025.03.27 CONTAINNE JULIAN PHOX

AI summary

A portable, modular, water turbine solution consisting of a mount base, water turbine, and watercraft appropriate controller. The mount base is attachable to a variety of personal watercraft using a mounting mechanism, such as, but not limited to, a nylon strap or adhesive. The motors can be easily detached from one mount on a watercraft to another mount on a different watercraft. Different control schemes may also be swapped out depending on the watercraft in question.