Telescopic Hook Sidewall Boat Cooler Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing sidewall-suspended boat cooler has a fixed U-shaped structure that cannot be adjusted to accommodate variations in the size of different vessels, limiting its adaptability.
Innovation Solution
The design replaces the fixed U-shaped structure with a telescopic hook that adjusts to fit various sidewall sizes, combining with the superior horizontal and vertical transition surfaces to form a mechanical U-shaped structure, allowing for flexible attachment to different vessels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed U-shaped structure is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot accommodate variations in vessel sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing the fixed U-shaped structure with a telescopic hook that can adjust its length. The telescopic mechanism allows the hook to extend or retract to match different vessel sidewall dimensions, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that adapts to varying conditions while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through standardized telescopic components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by modifying the length parameter of the suspension structure. The telescopic hook changes its effective length to accommodate different vessel sizes, allowing the same cooler design to be universally applied across various boat models without requiring custom fabrication for each size.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a telescopic hook is used, then adaptability to different vessel sizes is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic hook embodies the dynamics principle by incorporating movable sections that can extend and retract. This dynamic structure provides adaptability to different vessel sizes while using standardized telescopic mechanisms that are commercially available and relatively simple to manufacture and assemble.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic hook serves multiple functions: it provides suspension, adjusts to different lengths, and accommodates various vessel types. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple specialized components, potentially simplifying the overall manufacturing process despite the added adaptability feature.
3Reliability
If a fixed U-shaped structure is used, then manufacturing is simple, but the cooler cannot be securely suspended on vessels of varying sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic hook provides reliable suspension across different vessel sizes by dynamically adjusting its length to match the specific sidewall dimensions. This ensures secure attachment while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that relies on proven telescopic mechanisms rather than complex custom-designed components.
Data Source
AI summary
This non-provisional application is a continuation-in-part application filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b) that claims the benefit of United States 35 USC 120 from non-provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 16/174,357 filed on Oct. 30, 2018, by the inventor: Danny Street. The sidewall-suspended boat cooler replaces the U-shaped space of the prior disclosure with a telescopic hook. Specifically, the rear wall overhang extension is removed and replaced by the telescopic hook. The telescopic hook catches on the sidewall of the vessel such that the telescopic hook combines with both: a) the superior horizontal surface of the prior disclosure; and, b) the vertical transfer surface of the prior disclosure to form a mechanical U-shaped structure in which the sidewall of the vessel inserts. The form factor of the telescopic structure is adjustable such that the mechanical U-shaped structure can adjust to accommodate variations in the form factor of the sidewall of the vessel.