Apparatus for facilitating managing multiple biological fluid containers
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Solution Overview
Problem
In healthcare facilities, managing multiple biological fluid containers is challenging due to the risk of infectious aerosolized microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which can lead to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs), and existing equipment fails to effectively prevent the transmission of these pathogens through contaminated surfaces and vapors.
Innovation Solution
A mobile apparatus with a wheel base and a fluid holder tray that securely holds multiple biological fluid containers, equipped with sensors to detect hazardous elements and generate precautionary measures, and a communication system to alert users, preventing spillage and exposure to infectious fluids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If multiple biological fluid containers are held in a fixed position, then stability and prevention of spillage is improved, but mobility and ease of repositioning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus employs a dynamic base with wheels that can transition between mobile and stationary states. The base includes locking mechanisms that allow it to be easily moved when unlocked and securely stabilized when locked, enabling the system to adapt between mobility and stability requirements during different operational phases.
Solution Approach 2:
The fluid holder tray is nested within the stand structure, which itself is mounted on the mobile base. This nested configuration allows the stable tray to hold containers securely while the entire assembly can be moved by the base, combining stability at the container level with mobility at the system level.
2Reliability
If biological fluid containers are securely secured to prevent spilling, then safety and contamination prevention is improved, but ease of access and removal deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid holder tray is divided into multiple separate receptacles, each capable of independently securing a container. This segmentation allows individual containers to be accessed and removed without disturbing others, maintaining secure holding through dedicated receptacle features like hooks and indentations while enabling easy access through independent container placement and removal.
3Reliability
If sensors and monitoring systems are added to detect hazardous elements, then safety and early warning capability is improved, but device complexity and cost deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The communication device acts as an intermediary between the sensor system and users. It receives data from sensors detecting hazardous elements and translates it into actionable alerts and notifications, simplifying the interface between complex sensing technology and end-users while maintaining enhanced safety capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is an apparatus for facilitating managing multiple biological fluid containers. Accordingly, the apparatus may include a base configured to be stationarily and movably disposed on a surface for allowing a movement of the apparatus on the surface. Further, the allowing of the movement facilitates the managing of the biological fluid containers. Further, the apparatus may include a stand extending between a first end and a second end in relation to the base. Further, the apparatus may include a fluid holder tray attached to an upper portion of the stand proximal to the second end of the stand. Further, the fluid holder tray extends laterally away from the stand. Further, the fluid holder tray may be configured for holding biological fluid containers. Further, the fluid holder tray may include a plurality of receptacles.