Surfboard Recessed Camera Mount Preserving Hydrodynamics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Surfboards lack ideal mounting solutions for cameras and other items, as traditional mounts compromise the hydrodynamic shape and streamline of the boards, and existing hand-held camera systems are cumbersome for surfers.
Innovation Solution
A mounting apparatus featuring a base with a socket is cut into the surfboard using a router and a template, allowing for the installation of a camera mount or mounting plate with a plug and socket system, enabling secure and aesthetically pleasing attachment of cameras and other items without compromising the board's hydrodynamic performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a camera mount is installed on the surfboard surface, then hand-free camera operation is enabled, but the hydrodynamic shape and streamline of the board are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting base is nested within a recess cut into the surfboard surface, allowing the mount to be housed inside the board rather than protruding from it. This nesting approach enables camera mounting functionality while preserving the external hydrodynamic shape of the surfboard.
Solution Approach 2:
The recess is created at a specific location on the surfboard surface, allowing the mounting function to be localized to a small area while the rest of the board maintains its streamlined shape. This local modification minimizes the impact on overall hydrodynamics.
2Ease of operation
If a camera mount is installed on the surfboard surface, then hand-free camera operation is enabled, but the mount does not provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance
Solution Approach 1:
By nesting the mounting base within a recess in the surfboard surface, the mount becomes less visually prominent and integrates more seamlessly with the board's design, providing a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing appearance compared to surface-mounted alternatives.
3Ease of manufacture
If the mounting base is secured with adhesive, then installation is simplified, but the adhesive may not provide sufficient structural strength
Solution Approach 1:
The solution combines two mounting methods: adhesive bonding for simplicity and mechanical anchoring through recess insertion for strength. The mounting base is both adhered to the recess surface and physically inserted into the recess, merging the advantages of both methods to achieve both ease of installation and secure attachment.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a mount for attaching objects, like cameras and bindings to the surfaces of a surfboard. Further disclosed is related methods of fabricating or retrofitting a surfboard with said mount. The more specific details of the disclosed mount and related methods are described in connection with the figures.