Stand Up Paddle Board Sled Dragging Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for transporting stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) are cumbersome and prone to damage or theft, as they require bulky wheels that need to be stored or left behind, posing challenges in carrying and protecting the boards during transport.
Innovation Solution
A SUP sled apparatus that attaches to the paddleboard, featuring a rugged sled material and adjustable attachment mechanism, allowing for easy dragging over various terrains while protecting the board from damage, and can be integrated into the paddleboard or provided as a separate universal product in different sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If bulky wheels are used to roll the paddleboard, then the board can be transported to the launch site, but the transport apparatus becomes heavy and requires secure storage or must be left behind
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the wheel component from the transport system and replaces it with a sled design thatæ‹–ags the board directly on the ground. This eliminates the need for bulky wheels and their associated storage requirements, while maintaining the ability to transport the paddleboard to the launch site.
Solution Approach 2:
The sled acts as an intermediary between the paddleboard and the ground, providing a protective interface that allows the board to be dragged without direct contact with the ground. This mediator approach eliminates the need for complex wheel-based systems while enabling smooth transportation.
2Ease of operation
If the paddleboard is dragged directly on the ground, then transportation is simplified, but the bottom of the board is damaged by rubbing against the ground
Solution Approach 1:
The sled serves as a protective intermediary between the paddleboard bottom and the ground. It provides a smooth, durable surface that contacts the ground during dragging, preventing direct abrasion and damage to the board bottom while maintaining transportation simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The sled material provides beforehand protection by creating a protective layer between the board and the ground before damage can occur. This cushioning effect prevents ground abrasion from damaging the board bottom during the dragging process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal sled design is used for different SUP sizes, then versatility is improved, but the attachment mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism uses adjustable components that can dynamically adapt to different SUP sizes and configurations. The adjustable nature of the attachment system allows it to accommodate various board dimensions while maintaining a relatively simple overall design through dynamic adjustment rather than complex fixed structures.
Data Source
AI summary
In some implementations, a stand up paddleboard (SUP) transportation apparatus to facilitate transportation of a SUP to and from a shoreline comprises a sled material and an adjustable attachment mechanism to temporarily attach the sled material to the SUP. The sled material has a top surface for supporting the SUP and a bottom surface for dragging over a ground surface, a longitudinal axis passing between a front end and a back end, and a latitudinal axis passing between a left side and a right side, wherein the longitudinal axis spans at least a portion of a length of the SUP and the latitudinal axis spans at least a width of the portion of the length of the SUP being supported. The adjustable attachment mechanism is able to join together to adjustably secure the sled material to the SUP and able to detach to release the sled material from the SUP.