Rotatable Pole Mount With Locking Handle for Boat Direction Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mounts for securing poles on boats, such as outrigger poles, fishing rods, and shade poles, lack directional adjustment capabilities, are not robust enough, and often require complex and costly solutions to accommodate multiple types of poles.
Innovation Solution
A mount with a base and handle system that allows for rotational adjustment and secure locking of poles in desired directions, featuring a first and second plate, gaskets for water resistance, and a handle with a grip and threaded shank for easy positioning and locking of poles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If current mount solutions are used to secure poles on boats, then the mounting function is provided, but directional adjustment capability is lacking and the structure becomes complex and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The mount is divided into distinct functional segments: a rotatable base for directional adjustment, a securement mechanism with handle and protrusions for pole retention, and a mounting structure with plates for attachment. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling directional adjustment without requiring complex integrated mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount design incorporates universal features that allow it to accommodate multiple types of poles (outrigger poles, fishing rods, shade poles) through a single standardized interface. The rotatable base and securement mechanism work together to provide both directional adjustment and secure retention for various pole types, eliminating the need for multiple specialized mounts.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate mounts are installed to accommodate different pole types, then all pole types can be supported, but the overall system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mount employs a universal design with a standardized base and securement mechanism that can accommodate multiple pole types through a single interface. The rotatable base allows adjustment for different pole orientations, while the securement mechanism with handle and protrusions provides reliable retention for various pole diameters and types, achieving multi-functionality without requiring multiple separate mounts.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount incorporates dynamic elements including a rotatable base that allows directional adjustment and a handle-operated securement mechanism that transitions between locked and unlocked states. This dynamic design enables the single mount to adapt to different pole types and orientations, providing versatility without increasing system complexity.
3Reliability
If a secure mount mechanism is used to firmly hold the pole, then pole security is improved, but the mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The securement mechanism is designed to be self-servicing through a simple handle-operated system. Rotating the handle in a first direction causes the protrusions to engage with the pole for secure retention, while rotating in a second direction releases the pole. This self-service mechanism achieves reliable pole security without requiring complex locking systems, springs, or multiple components.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle serves as an intermediary element that mediates between the user's manual input and the securement function. By rotating the handle, the user indirectly controls the engagement and disengagement of the protrusions with the pole, providing secure retention through a simple rotational motion rather than direct manipulation of complex locking mechanisms.
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 secure and adjustable mounting of various poles on boats, providing a simple, cost-effective solution that minimizes water intrusion and accommodates multiple types of poles without additional complexity or expense.
Implementation Method 1
The base is adapted to be releasably coupled to the first plate by the handle when the handle is rotated in a first rotational direction and adapted to be rotated relative to the first plate when the handle is rotated in a second rotational direction.
Implementation Method 2
a handle adapted to rotate in first and second rotational directions and including a grip portion and a threaded shank portion
Implementation Method 3
a seal coupled to the first plate, a first gasket disposed between the first plate and the first side of the support structure, a second gasket disposed between the second plate and the second side of the support structure
Data Source
AI summary
A mount including a base and a handle. The base is capable of releasably coupling to a pole, for example outrigger poles, fishing rods, and shade poles. A handle of the mount can be loosened to allow the base to be rotated to position the pole in a desired extended direction. When the handle is tightened, the base is restricted from rotating.