AED Spring-Loaded Hinge Support Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) face stability issues when deployed in less-than-ideal environments, such as uneven or slippery surfaces, and harsh weather conditions, which can hinder their operation and delay treatment during emergencies, as they often topple over due to their design and lack of positional stability.
Innovation Solution
A support mechanism featuring a spring-loaded hinge that automatically adjusts the AED's position between deployed and stowed states, maintaining stability and facilitating easy storage, with adjustable angles to accommodate different surfaces and environments, ensuring the device remains upright and operational.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the AED is designed without a support mechanism, then the device structure remains simple, but the AED becomes unstable and topples over in less-than-ideal environments
Solution Approach 1:
The support mechanism incorporates a hinge joint that allows the stand to dynamically adjust between deployed and stowed positions. The spring-loaded hinge enables automatic transition between states, providing adaptability to different operational conditions while maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded hinge mechanism automatically positions the stand without requiring manual intervention. When the AED is placed on a surface, the spring force automatically extends the stand to the deployed position, and when stored, it automatically retracts to the stowed position, reducing deployment time and effort.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the AED is deployed in less-than-ideal environments, then the device can be used in various conditions, but the deployment time increases due to positioning adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The support mechanism is pre-configured with a spring-loaded hinge that automatically performs the positioning action when the AED is placed on a surface. The stand is designed to automatically extend to the deployed position upon contact with the surface, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and reducing deployment time.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanism serves itself by automatically transitioning between stowed and deployed states based on the AED's orientation and placement. The spring force automatically extends the stand when needed and retracts it during storage, without requiring user intervention, thus minimizing deployment time while maintaining environmental adaptability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the stand is always in deployed position, then the AED remains stable during operation, but the storage space requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is designed with a hinge joint that enables it to change position dynamically. It can be in a deployed position during operation to provide stability, and in a stowed position during storage to minimize space requirements. The spring-loaded mechanism facilitates automatic transition between these states.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand folds into a compact configuration when not in use, allowing it to be nested within or alongside the AED body. This nested state minimizes the volume occupied by the support mechanism during storage, while still providing full stability when deployed for operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The support mechanism enhances the stability and usability of AEDs in various conditions, reducing deployment time and ensuring effective treatment by maintaining the device's operational position, even in challenging environments, thereby improving patient outcomes.
Implementation Method 1
The hinge is capable of placing the stand in a deployed position for supporting the automated external defibrillator during operation and is capable of placing the stand in a stowed position for storing the automated external defibrillator
Data Source
AI summary
According to an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus includes an automated external defibrillator including at least one display. The apparatus also includes a support mechanism for supporting the automated external defibrillator. The support mechanism includes a stand connected to a hinge that is connected to the automated external defibrillator. The hinge is capable of placing the stand in a deployed position for supporting the automated external defibrillator during operation and is capable of placing the stand in a stowed position for storing the automated external defibrillator.