Bed Pan Sanitizing Assembly with UV and Thermal Sterilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sanitizing devices for bed pans and urine bottles lack a comprehensive solution for simultaneous ultraviolet light sterilization and heating, which are essential for effective disinfection in medical settings.
Innovation Solution
A sanitizing device with a housing containing a pair of trays for supporting bed pans and urine bottles, equipped with integrated ultraviolet light emitting units and a heating unit that emits light and heat respectively, enhancing sterilization through a combination of UV light and thermal energy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single ultraviolet light emitter is used for sterilization, then the device structure is simple, but the sterilization effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple ultraviolet light emitting units (first and second UV lights) within a single housing to create a more effective sterilization system. This merging of multiple light sources addresses the limitation of single UV emitters by providing enhanced sterilization capability while maintaining a unified device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The sterilization function is segmented into multiple independent ultraviolet light emitting units that can be positioned at different locations within the housing. This segmentation allows each unit to target specific areas, improving overall sterilization effectiveness while enabling modular design and easier maintenance.
2Productivity
If ultraviolet light alone is used for sterilization, then the device is simple, but the sterilization speed and effectiveness are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges ultraviolet light sterilization with thermal heating functions into a single integrated device. The housing contains both UV light emitting units and a heating unit, allowing simultaneous or sequential application of both sterilization methods to achieve faster and more effective disinfection of medical instruments.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a UV sterilization system and a thermal heating system. The housing and control mechanisms support both sterilization modes, making the device universally applicable for different sterilization requirements without needing separate equipment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple trays are added to support different instruments, then the device versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The instrument support system is segmented into multiple removable trays that can be independently positioned and adjusted. Each tray can hold different types of medical instruments, and the segmented design allows for easy cleaning, disassembly, and customization based on specific sterilization needs without complicating the overall device structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively reduces the risk of infectious disease transmission by providing thorough sterilization of bed pans and urine bottles, ensuring enhanced health and safety for caregivers and patients.
Implementation Method 1
The light emitting units emit ultraviolet light and the heating unit heats the interior of the housing
Implementation Method 2
A heating unit is integrated into the housing to heat the interior of the housing when the heating unit is turned on for enhancing sterilizing the bed pan and the urine bottle
Data Source
AI summary
A bed pan sanitizing assembly includes a housing and a pair of trays wherein each of the trays is positioned within the housing. Each of the trays can have a respective one of a bed pan and a urine bottle positioned thereon. A pair of light emitting units is positioned within the housing to emit light into an interior of the housing. Each of the light emitting units has an operational frequency within the ultraviolet spectrum to sterilize the bed pan and the urine bottle when the light emitting units are turned on. A heating unit is integrated into the housing to heat the interior of the housing when the heating unit is turned on for enhancing sterilizing the bed pan and the urine bottle.