Pontoon Boat Mounting Assembly Using Existing Fastener Openings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pontoon boat attachment methods often damage the upper finished deck surface when connecting additional structures like trolling motors or power pole anchors, necessitating the development of a method that preserves the integrity of the deck surface.
Innovation Solution
A mounting assembly that utilizes existing fasteners in the support structure of the pontoon boat, connecting through pre-existing openings in the support structure and the pontoons' eyes, without requiring new holes, thereby avoiding damage to the deck surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If new holes are drilled in the support structure to connect additional structures, then the connection strength is improved, but the upper finished deck surface is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly utilizes pre-existing fasteners and openings in the support structure that were installed during the original boat construction. By performing the attachment action through these pre-prepared access points, the invention avoids the need to create new holes that would damage the finished deck surface, while still achieving secure connection of additional structures
2Object-affected harmful factors
If existing fasteners are utilized for mounting, then the deck surface integrity is preserved, but the mounting versatility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple types of additional structures (trolling motors, anchors, fish finders, etc.) while utilizing the same existing fastener openings. The assembly includes adjustable mounting surfaces and multiple attachment points that can be configured for different equipment types, thereby achieving versatility without requiring additional holes in the deck surface
Data Source
AI summary
A pontoon boat comprising pontoons supporting a support structure A mounting assembly is connected to the pontoons via fasteners extending through the mounting assembly and into the support structure. Additional structure is connected to the mounting assembly such that the mounting assembly connects the additional structure to the pontoons and the support structure. Using openings for the fasteners in the support structure results in no damage to an upper finished deck surface to connect the mounting assembly to the pontoon boat, such that the upper finished deck surface of the pontoon boat is not destroyed or damaged when connecting the mounting assembly to the pontoon boat. The mounting assembly can also use created holes to connect the mounting assembly to the pontoon boat.