Portable Anti-Asphyxiation Device with Automatic Piston Suction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current anti-asphyxiation devices require manual operation and assistance, making them difficult for individuals, especially children and infants, to use safely and effectively, and can lead to secondary injuries due to variable pressure application.
Innovation Solution
A portable, fully-automatic first-aid device that generates a constant negative pressure suction force using a piston module driven by a spring mechanism, allowing self-operation without manual assistance, with a mask and one-button trigger for easy use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual operation devices are used, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates and reliability worsens due to requiring assistance and variable pressure application
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables self-service operation through a simple button trigger mechanism that automatically activates the suction system. The user only needs to press one button, and the device autonomously completes the entire suction process without requiring manual assistance or complex manual operations, directly resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex manual mechanical operations with an automated mechanical system. The button trigger initiates an automated sequence where the suction mechanism is activated through mechanical linkage, eliminating the need for manual suction operations and reducing operational complexity while maintaining mechanical reliability
2Reliability
If manual suction operation is performed, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability deteriorates due to variable pressure and potential secondary injuries
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates a feedback mechanism through the button trigger system that controls the suction activation. The trigger provides user feedback and simultaneously activates the suction mechanism, ensuring reliable operation while maintaining simple device structure. The feedback loop ensures the suction is activated only when intended, improving reliability without adding complex control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the complex manual suction operation from the user and transfers it to an automated mechanical system. The suction mechanism is separated from manual control and activated automatically through the button trigger, eliminating variability in pressure application and preventing secondary injuries while keeping the overall device structure simple
3Ease of operation
If assistance from another person is required, then ease of operation deteriorates, but device complexity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed for self-service operation where the user can independently activate and control the suction function through a simple button trigger. This eliminates the need for assistance from another person while maintaining appropriate automation levels, directly resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and extent of automation
Solution Approach 2:
The device segments the operation into a simple trigger action (button press) and an automated execution phase (suction activation). This segmentation allows the user to perform only the simple triggering action without needing to assist with the complex suction operation, improving ease of operation while maintaining reasonable automation
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
Enables safe and convenient removal of foreign matter from the airway without the need for manual operation, reducing the risk of secondary injuries and ensuring effective treatment in emergency situations.
Implementation Method 1
a power unit, and a piston module, wherein the power unit drives the piston module to move inside the housing to generate a negative pressure
Implementation Method 2
the negative pressure is taken to suck out foreign matter
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AI summary
A portable first-aid anti-asphyxiation device that automatically takes foreign matter from a respiratory airway, relating to the field of medical care supplies. By pressing the trigger button, the suction force is automatically generated. The device is operated easily. The obstructions in the airway can be eliminated quickly. Since the suction force is controlled by the spring inside the device and the stops on the piston rod, the structure of the device is simple. The device generates a same force each time. The suction force may not be variable due to manual operation. Compared to the devices on the market that requires a person to operate by both hands, the device of the present disclosure is safe, can be operated easily, and can generate stable results.