Accessory Attachment Socket-and-Stud Design for Temporary Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for attaching accessories to boats and vehicles require permanent installation, limiting their use for multiple activities.

Innovation Solution

A socket and stud system with quick connect mechanisms allows for removable attachment of accessories, enabling temporary use for specific activities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If accessories are permanently attached to a boat or vehicle, then the accessory is securely fixed and stable, but the accessory cannot be removed or used for multiple activities

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessory reusabilityVSAvoidAttachment security

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment system is divided into separate components: a socket permanently mounted on the boat/vehicle and a stud on the accessory. This segmentation allows the accessory to be attached or detached as needed, providing versatility while maintaining secure attachment when connected.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic removable attachment. The quick-connect mechanism allows the attachment state to change from fixed to movable, enabling the accessory to be used for multiple activities while maintaining security during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If accessories are permanently installed, then the accessory remains in place and is always available, but space is occupied even when not needed

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessory flexibilityVSAvoidSpace occupation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

By separating the accessory from permanent installation, the system allows the accessory to be removed when not in use, freeing up space on the boat or vehicle while remaining available for future activities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The accessory can be temporarily removed (discarded from the mounted position) when not needed, and then recovered (re-attached) when the activity requires it, optimizing space utilization while maintaining accessibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Ease of operation

If a quick connect mechanism is used, then the accessory can be quickly attached and removed, but the mechanism becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAttachment speedVSAvoidMechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The quick-connect mechanism is divided into two simple components: a socket with a opening and a stud that inserts into it. This segmentation keeps each component simple while enabling quick connection and disconnection through a straightforward insert-and-lock action.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The socket and stud act as intermediary elements between the permanently mounted component and the accessory. This intermediary mechanism simplifies the connection process while providing the necessary quick-connect functionality without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12397880B1Accessory attachment system

Publication Date: 2025.08.26 EQUIPMOUNT LLC

AI summary

An accessory attachment system for quickly attaching and removing accessories on boats, vehicles and other objects in order to allow for temporary use of the accessory or accessories for a specific activity and/or application.