Adaptive Equipment Mount With Interchangeable Plates for OR Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for surgical equipment in hospital operating rooms often require customization and redesign when different equipment from different manufacturers is installed, leading to costly changes and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A medical equipment mounting system featuring an adaptive outboard mount with interchangeable mounting plates that can be easily coupled to a frame, allowing for flexible and adaptable mounting of different types of equipment without permanent welding, ensuring compatibility with various manufacturers' configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mounting arrangement is used for surgical equipment, then the mounting structure is simple and stable, but it cannot accommodate different equipment from different manufacturers and requires redesign for each new equipment type
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system employs universal mounting plates with standardized alignment features that can accommodate multiple types of surgical equipment from different manufacturers. The frame structure includes standardized mounting locations and alignment features that work with various equipment configurations, eliminating the need for custom designs for each equipment type.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into modular components including a frame structure, interchangeable mounting plates, and standardized support members. This segmentation allows individual components to be replaced or reconfigured based on equipment requirements without redesigning the entire mounting system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom mounting arrangements are designed for different equipment, then equipment compatibility is achieved, but costly changes and redesigns are required
Solution Approach 1:
A universal mounting plate design with standardized alignment features enables compatibility with multiple equipment types without requiring custom manufacturing for each equipment variant, significantly reducing modification costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows mounting plates to be easily removed and replaced based on equipment changes. Instead of modifying the entire mounting structure, only the specific mounting plate needs to be changed, reducing material waste and manufacturing costs.
3Stability of the object's composition
If permanent welding is used for mounting, then structural stability is improved, but reconfiguration becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from permanent welded connections to dynamic, removable connections using standardized mounting plates and alignment features. This allows the mounting configuration to be easily adjusted and reconfigured while maintaining stability during use through standardized fastening mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system separates the structural frame from the equipment attachment points using interchangeable mounting plates. This segmentation maintains structural stability while enabling easy reconfiguration by simply replacing the mounting plates rather than performing welding operations.
4Manufacturing precision
If scheduling delays occur during equipment installation, then productivity decreases, but proper mounting alignment requires time
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plates and frame are designed with pre-configured alignment features and standardized mounting locations. This preliminary preparation of alignment references enables rapid and accurate equipment installation without requiring time-consuming alignment adjustments during the installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized alignment features across all mounting plates enable consistent and rapid installation of different equipment types using the same mounting procedure, eliminating the need for specialized alignment processes for each equipment variant and improving overall installation productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for mounting medical equipment in an adaptable manner are provided. In one example, a mounting system include a mount having a frame defined by opposing walls and a plurality of support members located at corner regions of the frame. The plurality of support members includes one or more features configured to align a plurality of different types of mounting plates to the frame.