Adjustable Incontinence Clamp with Segmented Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional penile clamps for urinary incontinence are uncomfortable, difficult to clean, and lack adjustable pressure, leading to pain and inefficiency in managing incontinence.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight, adjustable incontinence clamping device with a quick-release mechanism that allows variable pressure application to accommodate different penis sizes, ensuring comfortable wear and easy use while preventing urine leakage and allowing blood flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional penile clamps are used to prevent urine leakage, then urine control is achieved, but comfort and ease of cleaning deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is divided into two separate arms (first clamp arm and second clamp arm) that can be independently positioned and adjusted. This segmentation allows the device to conform to the anatomical shape of the penis while maintaining urinary control, and the separate arms can be easily separated for cleaning without disassembling the entire device.
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed pressure clamps are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different penis sizes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp incorporates an adjustable mechanism that allows the pressure applied by the clamp arms to be dynamically modified. The first and second clamp arms can be positioned at different distances from each other, enabling the device to adapt to various penis sizes and provide customized pressure levels while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
3Device complexity
If simple clamp designs are used, then device complexity is reduced, but functionality for voluntary urine release deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is designed with a quick-release mechanism that allows the user to independently and easily open the clamp arms to release urine flow without requiring assistance from another person. The first and second clamp arms can be quickly separated by the user themselves, providing voluntary urination capability while keeping the device structure relatively simple.
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 device provides comfortable, adjustable, and sanitary urine control, enhancing user confidence and freedom of movement with its compact and easy-to-clean design.
Implementation Method 1
Such devices cause pressure to be applied upon the urethra, which consequently restricts the flow of urine through the penis
Implementation Method 2
The hinge is defined at the first distal ends for allowing articulated movement of the upper and lower clamping members relative to one another
Data Source
AI summary
An incontinence clamping device has been presented herein. The incontinence clamping device comprises an upper clamp arm having a stopper and a bottom clamp arm having a locking component with a plurality of interlocking gaps. The incontinence clamping device further comprises a top and a bottom stabilizer having a plurality of zig-zag portion including at least one or more elevated and one or more non-elevated portions. The incontinence clamping device further comprises an upper silicone fitting that is used for accommodating the top stabilizer and a bottom silicone fitting that is used for accommodating the bottom stabilizer. The incontinence clamping device in its closed state allows for delivery of different pressures to urethra and corpus spongiosum as a function of various sizes of penises in a flaccid state.