Wearable Object Transport Assembly Dovetail Joint

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional solutions for carrying items during watersports require users to divert their attention and contort their bodies, making it cumbersome and uncomfortable, especially when trying to access or remove objects like cameras connected to mouthpiece mounts or hand/buoy grips.

Innovation Solution

A wearable object transport assembly featuring a body attachment member and an object attachment member with a dovetail joint mechanism, allowing for easy attachment and detachment of objects without requiring the user to look or use both hands, using a spring-biased pin system for secure locking and easy release.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional transport mechanisms are used, then objects can be carried during watersports, but the wearer must divert attention and contort body to access or remove objects

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of object accessVSAvoidattention diversion time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment mechanism is designed to be self-actuating through body movement. The pivotable arm automatically engages with the board mount during normal surfing motions without requiring manual intervention, allowing the surfer to attach and use the camera while maintaining focus on the activity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system divides the camera mounting function into separate components: a pivotable arm that attaches to the board, a camera holder that attaches to the camera, and a connecting mechanism. This segmentation allows independent adjustment and easy removal of individual components without affecting the entire system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If objects are carried using conventional methods, then items can be transported, but the process becomes cumbersome and uncomfortable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomfort of carryingVSAvoidcomplexity of transport mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The arm is designed to be pivotable rather than fixed, allowing it to move and adapt to the dynamic movements of surfing. This dynamic design enables the camera to be positioned optimally during different phases of the surf without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The camera mounting system can be attached to various locations on the surfboard and can accommodate different camera types and positions. The same basic mechanism serves multiple functions: securing the camera, positioning it for optimal angles, and allowing easy removal without specialized tools or procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If static camera mounts are used, then the camera remains securely attached, but the enthusiast cannot easily switch between different mounting positions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure attachmentVSAvoidmounting position flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The pivotable arm provides dynamic positioning capability, allowing the camera to be repositioned along the arm's arc during surfing. The arm can be manually adjusted to different angles and positions while maintaining secure attachment through friction or locking mechanisms engaged during normal use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system separates the secure mounting function (handled by the board attachment and camera holder) from the positioning function (handled by the pivotable arm). This allows the camera to be securely attached while simultaneously enabling flexible repositioning by simply moving the arm segment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enables users to carry items during watersports without diverting attention, providing comfort and convenience by allowing one-handed operation and secure attachment/detachment of objects, enhancing the overall watersport experience.

Implementation Method 1

The insert receiving channel includes a pin that is biased in such a way that the pin automatically slides into the notch when the insert mates with the insert receiving channel

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSpring bias: Spring

Implementation Method 2

An actuator is operably connected to the pin and is operable to move the pin out of the notch for removal of the insert from the insert receiving channel

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical actuation: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentUS10631621B2Wearable assembly for transporting articles while engaged in sports

Publication Date: 2020.04.28 SURF STASH LLC

AI summary

A first example of the object transport assembly includes a body attachment member adapted to attach to a wearer and an object attachment member adapted to attach to an object to be transported. An insert including a notch formed therein is carried on one of the body attachment member or object attachment member and forms a male portion of a dovetail joint. An insert receiving channel is carried on the other of the body attachment member or object attachment member and forms a female portion of a dovetail joint that mates with the insert. The insert receiving channel includes a pin that is biased in such a way that the pin automatically slides into the notch when the insert mates with the insert receiving channel. An actuator is operably connected to the pin and is operable to move the pin out of the notch for removal of the insert from the insert receiving channel.