Adapter Bracket for Medical Device Mounting Without Wall Modification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical devices often require new wall-mounted brackets when switching between devices from different manufacturers, leading to unsightly holes or labor-intensive repairs when removing and mounting new brackets.
Innovation Solution
An adapter bracket that is securable to a wall-mounted bracket, featuring a pivotally connected main and second body portion with channels to fit existing brackets, allowing access to the rear of medical devices for battery or control panel access without removing the adapter, and can be secured to different medical devices via screws or adhesive.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a new wall-mounted bracket is installed to support a medical device from a different manufacturer, then the new device can be supported, but wall repairs are required which are labor-intensive and create unsightly holes
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter bracket serves as an intermediary component between the existing wall-mounted bracket and the new medical device. It attaches to the original bracket without requiring wall modifications, while providing mounting holes compatible with devices from different manufacturers. This mediator approach allows device replacement without direct wall penetration or structural changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into three independent components: the original wall-mounted bracket, the new adapter bracket, and the medical device. This segmentation allows the adapter to be independently attached to the wall bracket and independently secured to the device, enabling easy installation and removal without permanent wall modifications.
2Reliability
If the medical device is secured directly to the wall-mounted bracket, then the device is firmly supported, but access to the rear portion of the device for battery or control panel access is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter bracket incorporates a pivotally connected second body portion that can rotate between a closed position (providing stable support) and an open position (providing access to device compartments). This dynamic element allows the structure to transition between supporting the device firmly and allowing maintenance access without requiring device removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter bracket's second body portion pivots to allow the medical device to be accessed while remaining nested within the overall bracket structure. The device stays securely mounted during normal operation, but the pivoting section can be opened to access rear compartments without completely removing the device from its mounted position.
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AI summary
An adapter bracket securable to a wall-mounted bracket is provided. The adapter bracket generally comprises a main body portion that includes a main body panel and a second body portion having a second body panel, the second body panel being pivotally connected to the main body panel. The body panels are equipped with channels that are sized to fit a wall-mounted bracket. The pivoting second body portion allows access to the rear portion of the medical device to thereby allow access to the battery compartment. The adapter bracket can be sold as a kit with a medical device to enable the medical device to mount to a pre-existing wall-mounted bracket.