Trolling Motor Bracket With Integrated Power Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing trolling motor mounting systems lack a quick and easy method for attaching and detaching the motor, particularly with integrated self-contained electrical connectors, which complicates the process and leaves wires exposed on the boat deck.
Innovation Solution
A trolling motor releasable mounting bracket system with integrated self-contained power plugs that automatically connect and disconnect, featuring a motor bracket and vessel bracket with guide rails and locking mechanisms to secure the motor to the vessel deck, reducing the need for external power cords and improving ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional mounting system with separate power cords is used, then the motor can be mounted to the vessel, but wires are exposed on the boat deck and the process is complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mounting bracket and electrical connector into a single integrated assembly. The power cord connector is built into the bracket itself, so that when the motor is mounted to the vessel, the electrical connection is automatically made through the same physical interface. This eliminates the need for separate power cords and exposed wires on the deck, directly resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional mounting system with external power cords is used, then the motor can be powered, but wires are exposed on the boat deck creating clutter and safety issues
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket and electrical connector are merged into a single integrated component. The connector is built into the bracket structure, allowing the electrical connection to be made through the same interface used for mechanical mounting. This eliminates exposed wires on the deck while the integrated design, though more complex to manufacture, resolves the harmful effect of exposed wires.
3Loss of time
If a quick release mechanism is added to enable easy attachment and detachment, then the motor can be quickly mounted, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The quick release mechanism is integrated into the same interface that provides electrical connection. The bracket and connector work together as a unified assembly that can be quickly attached and detached in a single motion. This merging of functions allows quick release capability without adding separate complex mechanisms, as the same structural elements serve both mechanical and electrical purposes.
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AI summary
The trolling motor releasable mounting bracket system is for trolling motors (e.g., GPS guided trolling motors), includes its own power plug within the assembly, and is configured to mount a trolling motor to a vessel deck. The system includes a motor bracket and a vessel bracket. The motor bracket includes a receiving section to slidably receive the vessel bracket therein. The motor bracket further includes a motor power cord section including a motor power cord channel configured to route a motor power cord and secure an associated motor power connector therein. The vessel bracket includes a vessel power cord section including a vessel power cord channel configured to route a vessel power cord and secure an associated vessel power connector therein. And, the motor power cord channel and the vessel power cord channel are configured to align the respective motor power connector and the vessel power connector, for automatic connection, upon the vessel bracket being slidably received in the receiving section of the motor bracket.