Watercraft Tower Storage With Elastic Straps for Wakeboards
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing on-board storage solutions for watercrafts, such as boards utilized in watersports, are inadequate due to their size limitations, with conventional designs often requiring auxiliary racks coupled to the tower or deck.
Innovation Solution
A watercraft tower assembly with a cover and elastically deformable straps spaced along a column axis, forming a cavity for secure storage of large items like wake boards without the need for additional racks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If conventional storage designs are used, then storage capacity is limited, but adding auxiliary racks increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the storage function with the existing tower assembly structure by integrating straps and a cover into the tower, eliminating the need for separate auxiliary racks. The straps are coupled to the tower assembly, and the cover encloses the storage area, merging storage functionality into the structural component already present on the watercraft.
Solution Approach 2:
The tower assembly is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides structural support for the watercraft, acts as a mounting point for straps, and encloses storage space for boards and equipment. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for dedicated auxiliary storage racks, reducing overall device complexity while increasing storage capacity.
2Volume of moving object
If rigid storage structures are used, then storage capacity increases, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs elastically deformable straps instead of rigid fastening mechanisms. These straps can be easily stretched, positioned, and secured around boards of various sizes, allowing quick loading and unloading operations. The elastic nature of the straps provides adaptability while maintaining secure holding capability, significantly improving ease of operation compared to rigid storage structures.
3Volume of moving object
If existing on-board storage is used, then device complexity is low, but storage capacity is insufficient for large equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a nested storage structure where the cover encloses the straps and storage space, which in turn holds boards and equipment. The straps are coupled to the tower assembly and extend within the covered area, creating a nested arrangement that maximizes storage capacity within the existing tower footprint without requiring additional external racks.
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
The solution provides efficient and secure storage for large watersports equipment by utilizing elastically deformable straps, allowing easy securing and storage without the need for additional racks, enhancing convenience and space utilization.
Implementation Method 1
Each of the plurality of straps is elastically deformable
Data Source
AI summary
A watercraft comprising a hull and a tower assembly coupled to the hull. The tower assembly includes a cover with a front end, a rear end, a top side, and a bottom side. The tower assembly further includes a storage area with a plurality of straps coupled to the bottom side. The plurality of straps is spaced apart along a column axis that extends from the front end to the rear end. Each of the plurality of straps is elastically deformable.