Adhesive Wire Tie Structure for Adjustable Surgical Hose Bundling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for securing medical drapes and hoses in surgical settings, such as using adhesive tapes and straps, are not adjustable enough to effectively manage hoses and cables of varying diameters, leading to potential interference with surgical operations.
Innovation Solution
A tie article with a substantially elongated configuration, comprising a base layer, a cover layer, a closure device, and an adhesive, where the base layer includes a central segment and arm segments that extend from opposing sides, allowing for secure attachment and bundling of hoses and cables through a sandwiched closure device and adhesive application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If adhesive tapes and straps with hook-and-loop fasteners are used to secure hoses and cables, then the hoses and cables can be held in place, but the solution is not adjustable enough to effectively manage hoses and cables of varying diameters
Solution Approach 1:
The tie article incorporates a closure device that can be adjusted to different positions along the elongated body, allowing the article to dynamically adapt to various hose and cable diameters. The closure device can be moved or repositioned to maintain effective bundling regardless of the size of the items being secured.
Solution Approach 2:
The tie article changes its effective parameters (such as the width of the secured bundle) by adjusting the position of the closure device along the elongated body. This allows the same article to effectively manage different diameters of hoses and cables by modifying how the closure device engages with the bundled items.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a tie article is designed to be adjustable for various hose and cable diameters, then it can effectively manage different bundle sizes, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tie article is segmented into distinct functional zones: an elongated body portion for wrapping around the bundle, arm portions extending from the body, and a closure device. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity. The elongated body can be independently sized to match different bundle circumferences without complicating the entire structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The elongated body serves multiple functions: it provides the wrapping surface for securing hoses and cables, accommodates the closure device, and its length can be varied to suit different bundle sizes. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple different tie articles, simplifying the overall system while maintaining adaptability.
3Reliability
If the tie article uses a closure device sandwiched between base and cover layers with adhesive, then secure attachment is achieved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The manufacturing process merges multiple operations into a single lamination step. The base layer, cover layer, and closure device are combined in one lamination process, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps. This integration maintains secure attachment through the sandwiched closure device while simplifying manufacturing by reducing the number of discrete operations required.
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 tie article provides a secure, adjustable, and easy-to-use solution for managing hoses and cables of different diameters, minimizing interference during surgical procedures by allowing for flexible attachment and bundling, thus enhancing operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The closure device is sandwiched between the base layer and the cover layer so that the base layer and cover layer are bonded together around the closure device. The adhesive is disposed on the central segment of the base layer.
Implementation Method 2
laminating the first web and the second web with the first wire therebetween to form a tie article web
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AI summary
A tie article has a substantially elongated configuration having opposed first and second longitudinal edges. The tie article includes a base layer, a cover layer, a closure device, an adhesive and an extension. The base layer includes a central segment and two arm segments, each of the arm segments extending from opposing sides of the central segment. The cover layer overlaps the base layer. The closure device is sandwiched between the base layer and the cover layer so that the base layer and cover layer are bonded together around the closure device. The adhesive is disposed on the central segment of the base layer. The extension is of either or both of the base layer and cover layer and extends beyond at least one of the first and second longitudinal edges. A method is described for attaching a second item to a first item with a tie article.