Movable Boat Transducer Mount for Secure Multi-Mode Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional transducer mounts are not easily adaptable to various types of boats and lack the rigidity and security needed for accurate fish finder readings, particularly when the transducer is in the water.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising a first and second mounting member, coupled by a coupling assembly, allowing the transducer to be securely attached to a boat and movable between multiple operational modes (forward, down, and perspective) without tools, ensuring alignment with the longitudinal axis of the device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional transducer mounts are used, then the mounting structure is simple, but the adaptability to various boat types is poor and the rigidity is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates multiple mounting members (first mounting member with coupling portion for the boat, second mounting member for the transducer, and third mounting member with multiple positions) that can be configured in different arrangements to accommodate various boat types and transducer positions, making the device universally adaptable while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is divided into separate functional segments (first mounting member, second mounting member, third mounting member, and coupling assemblies) that can be independently positioned and configured. This segmentation allows the device to adapt to different boat types by adjusting individual segments rather than requiring a completely different mounting structure for each boat type
2Strength
If traditional transducer mounts are used, then the mounting structure is simple, but the rigidity and security are insufficient leading to transducer movement in water
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates movable and adjustable components (third mounting member with multiple positions, coupling assemblies allowing relative movement) that enable dynamic adjustment of the transducer position and orientation. This dynamic capability allows the transducer to be securely positioned in the optimal location for each specific application, improving both rigidity and security while maintaining manageable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows preliminary positioning and adjustment of the transducer mounting configuration before the transducer is deployed in water. The coupling assemblies and movable mounting members enable the user to pre-establish the optimal secure configuration on land, ensuring rigidity and preventing movement when the transducer is later positioned in water
3Measurement precision
If the transducer mounting position is not precisely controlled, then the mounting operation is simple, but the fish finder readings are inaccurate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates alignment features and predefined positioning mechanisms (third mounting member with specific positions, coupling assemblies with inherent alignment) that automatically guide the transducer to the correct mounting location and orientation. This self-aligning capability ensures measurement precision without requiring complex adjustment procedures, maintaining ease of operation while improving accuracy of fish finder readings
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AI summary
Systems, devices and methods for mounting a transducer to a boat are described herein. The devices include a first mounting member that has a body and a coupling portion extending outwardly from the body. The coupling portion is configured to be directly or indirectly secured to a portion of the boat. The device also has a second mounting member movably coupled to the first mounting member. The second mounting member has a body configured to be directly or indirectly secured to the transducer. The device also includes a coupling assembly to movably couple the first mounting member to the second mounting member. The device is movable between a first operating position where the transducer is operable in a first mode when the transducer is secured to the device and a second operating position where the transducer is operable in a second mode when the transducer is secured to the device.