Adjustable Injection Depth Mechanism for Versatile Drug Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing injection devices are challenging for users with reduced hand functions, such as those with rheumatoid arthritis, to operate, and they lack versatility to accommodate different user needs and injection depths, particularly for varying fat layers and precise drug delivery.
Innovation Solution
An injection device with a movable element and an injection depth modifying element that allows for adjustable injection depths, enabling precise drug delivery and accommodating different user needs, including a design that allows the same device to be used with various syringe sizes and types, and a simple manufacturing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed injection depth device is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate different user needs and injection depths
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by introducing an injection depth modifying element that can be positioned at different locations along the movable element's path. This element dynamically changes the injection depth based on its position, allowing the device to adapt to different user needs without requiring multiple fixed-depth devices. The modifying element can be attached at various positions to achieve different injection depths, making the device versatile while maintaining relatively simple structure.
2Measurement precision
If an automatic injection device is designed for precision, then injection accuracy is improved, but it becomes difficult for users with reduced hand functions to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the self-service principle by designing the injection device to automatically perform the injection function once activated. The device itself manages the injection process, including depth control and drug delivery, without requiring continuous manual intervention. This allows users with reduced hand functions to operate the device easily by simply activating it, while the device handles the precise injection execution autonomously.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a protective cover is added to the needle, then safety is improved, but it becomes more difficult to arrange the syringe in the automatic injection device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the segmentation principle by separating the protective cover function from the injection mechanism. The protective cover is designed as a distinct component that can be independently managed during the syringe arrangement process. This segmentation allows the device to handle the covered syringe more easily, as the cover can be removed or managed separately without interfering with the core injection mechanism, thus maintaining safety while simplifying the arrangement process.
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AI summary
Disclosed is an injection device (1280) for injecting a hypodermic syringe (1260) along an injection direction defining an injection axis. The injecting device comprises a housing (1281) for being positioned at the skin and a movable element (1282) movably arranged relative to the housing between a retracted position and an injection position. The movable element comprises a hypodermic syringe holder (1289) for holding a hypodermic syringe. Disclosed is further a protective cover (1200) for a needle, and methods for arranging a hypodermic syringe in an injection device.