Accessory Support With Power Distribution And Pivoting Arm
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing accessory support systems for medical devices are cumbersome and inefficient, particularly when transferring medical accessories between locations or during patient movement, as they lack a reliable and efficient power distribution system and mechanical interfaces for secure attachment and easy positioning.
Innovation Solution
A coupling system with a power distribution system that includes a DC power output and a controller to selectively provide AC or DC power based on the medical accessory's identity, along with mechanical and data interfaces for secure and versatile attachment to accessory supports, allowing pivoting motion for easy positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If accessory supports are used to support medical accessories, then medical accessories can be supported, but transferring medical accessories between locations becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory support system incorporates a movable arm assembly with pivotable joints that allow dynamic repositioning of medical accessories between locations. The arm can rotate and articulate to move accessories from one position to another, making the support system adaptable and easy to transfer rather than fixed and cumbersome.
Solution Approach 2:
The accessory support is divided into multiple segments including a base, arm sections, and mounting components that can be independently positioned and adjusted. This segmentation allows the system to be reconfigured and transferred easily while maintaining support capability for medical accessories.
2Duration of action of moving object
If accessory supports are moved with patients, then patient care continues, but movement becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory support features dynamic movement capabilities with smooth-pivoting joints and an articulated arm that can be easily repositioned. This allows the support to move with the patient through various locations in the healthcare facility while maintaining accessibility and ease of operation, enabling continuous patient care without cumbersome handling.
3Adaptability or versatility
If power distribution system is added to accessory support, then medical accessories can be powered, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory support system integrates multiple functions including mechanical support, power distribution, and data communication into a single unified platform. The power distribution system provides electrical power to medical accessories through integrated outlets, while the same system also supports data transmission and control functions, reducing overall system complexity through multi-functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines power distribution, data communication, and mechanical support systems into an integrated accessory support unit. The power outlets, data ports, and mounting mechanisms are merged into a single coordinated system that reduces complexity compared to having separate independent systems for each function.
4Reliability
If mechanical interfaces are added for secure attachment, then attachment reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical interface is designed as a multi-functional coupling mechanism that provides both secure attachment and easy release capabilities. The same interface structure that ensures reliable mounting of medical accessories also incorporates quick-release features and positioning mechanisms, achieving high reliability without proportionally increasing complexity through standardized universal mounting patterns.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a coupling system for coupling a medical accessory to an accessory support is provided. The present disclosure also provides a system for powering a medical accessory with an accessory support.