Compact Stand-Up Paddle Board Dispenser with Automated Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge is to provide a practical and easy-to-use rental service for stand-up paddle (SUP) boards that are compact, easy to transport, and equipped with safety monitoring features, as existing solutions lack efficient distribution and monitoring systems for these large boards.
Innovation Solution
A compact device for dispensing and managing SUP boards, integrated with a software application for user interaction, real-time monitoring, and safety features such as GPS-equipped life jackets and an automatic external defibrillator, allowing for self-service rental and return without on-site personnel, along with solar-powered operation and RFID tagging for convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If SUP boards are stored horizontally in traditional storage, then they are easy to access, but they occupy large space and are difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the storage orientation from horizontal to vertical, changing the dimensional arrangement of boards within the device. This vertical stacking allows multiple boards to be stored in a compact footprint while maintaining easy access through the front-opening door mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The device employs a nested structure where multiple SUP boards are stacked vertically one inside another within the housing. The boards are arranged in a compact nested configuration that minimizes the external dimensions of the storage device while preserving individual board accessibility.
2Ease of operation
If traditional rental services are used, then personal attention is provided, but personnel must be present near the device which reduces autonomy
Solution Approach 1:
The device is equipped with an automated control system that includes a display interface, payment processing capability, and automated door unlocking mechanism. Users can independently select boards, make payments, and retrieve equipment without staff intervention, enabling fully self-service operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated electronic control system. The control unit electronically manages door locks, displays information, processes payments, and controls board dispensing, substituting human mechanical actions with automated electronic mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If SUP boards are distributed in remote locations, then accessibility is improved, but safety monitoring becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates GPS tracking systems and communication modules that provide real-time feedback on board location and usage status. This automated monitoring system continuously transmits data about board deployment and user position, enabling remote safety oversight without physical presence.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an automated control system and monitoring infrastructure as an intermediary between the physical boards and users. This intermediary system handles safety monitoring, location tracking, and emergency communication, enabling reliable oversight at remote locations where direct human supervision is unavailable.
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 efficient, safe, and user-friendly rental of SUP boards with real-time monitoring and emergency response capabilities, ensuring board availability and user safety while being environmentally friendly and adaptable to various locations.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of solar panels (10) positioned on the upper cover (9)
Implementation Method 2
a reader for radio frequency identification (RFID) tags (70)
Data Source
AI summary
A device (100) for dispensing a “stand up paddle” (SUP) board comprises a side cover (5) resting on a circular lower base (6), wherein inside the side cover (5) is contained at least one board (1), and an upper cover (9) said device (100) being characterized in that said side cover (5) comprises at least one door (2) for dispensing the board (1), a drawer (3) positioned below the door (2) for dispensing the complementary elements (4) for practicing “stand up paddle” (SUP), and a control means (7) configured for checking the availability of the at least one board (1) and for the controlled opening of the door (2) and the drawer (3).