Swivel Foot Switch Bracket for Stable Trolling Motor Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Trolling motor foot switches often become misplaced and difficult to access due to sliding around and movement in boats, causing frustration for fishermen.
Innovation Solution
A swivel bracket system that includes a mounting assembly for attachment to a boat seat pedestal and a switch platform assembly for secure, adjustable, and accessible mounting of the foot control switch, allowing 360° rotation and easy access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the foot control switch is placed in the bottom of the boat, then it can be easily accessed by the fisherman, but it slides around and becomes misplaced during boat movement
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly incorporates a swivel mechanism that allows the foot control switch to rotate and adjust its position dynamically. The bracket can swivel 360 degrees around a pedestal, enabling the switch to maintain optimal accessibility while remaining securely mounted. This dynamic adjustment capability resolves the contradiction by allowing the switch to stay stable in its mounted position while adapting to different fishing positions and boat movements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a mounting assembly as an intermediary between the foot control switch and the boat bottom. This assembly includes a base plate that attaches to the boat, a swivel mechanism, and a mounting plate that secures the switch. The intermediary mounting assembly provides a stable connection point while allowing controlled movement, preventing the switch from sliding freely while maintaining accessibility.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the foot control switch is secured to a fixed location, then it remains stable during boat movement, but it may become difficult to access when the fisherman needs to use it
Solution Approach 1:
The swivel mechanism enables the mounting assembly to rotate freely around the pedestal, allowing the foot control switch to be positioned in various orientations. The fisherman can adjust the switch to the most accessible position while it remains securely mounted, thus maintaining both stability and ease of access.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly is designed to accommodate the foot control switch in multiple positions and orientations. The universal swivel design allows the switch to be accessed from different angles and positions, making it adaptable to various fishing scenarios while maintaining a secure mounted position.
3Ease of operation
If the foot control switch is mounted on the boat bottom, then it is easily accessible, but it moves and requires repeated repositioning
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly serves as a reliable intermediary that securely connects the foot control switch to the boat structure. The base plate attaches to the boat bottom, the swivel mechanism provides controlled movement, and the mounting plate secures the switch. This intermediary system prevents the switch from moving independently while maintaining consistent, reliable positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The swivel mechanism provides controlled dynamics to the mounting system, allowing the switch to adjust to optimal positions while remaining securely mounted. This dynamic capability ensures the switch stays in reliable positions during boat movement while maintaining accessibility, eliminating the need for repeated repositioning.
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket for a foot control switch of a trolling motor includes a mounting assembly configured to be removably connected to a substantially cylindrical pedestal of a boat seat, and a switch platform assembly removably connected to the mounting assembly, the switch platform assembly being configured for removable attachment of the foot control switch.