Breathing Assistance Support Mounts for Accessory Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support apparatuses for breathing assistance apparatuses are not versatile enough to support multiple breathing assistance apparatuses, lack adequate storage for accessories like cannulas, and do not provide effective support for long accessories such as conduits or power cords, leading to contamination and tripping hazards.
Innovation Solution
A support apparatus with a base and an upstanding component, featuring first and second mounts with different configurations to accommodate various breathing assistance apparatuses, along with mechanical features to securely hold and support accessories, and a handle for easy carrying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a support apparatus is designed for a single breathing assistance apparatus, then it provides stable support for that specific apparatus, but it cannot support multiple different breathing assistance apparatuses
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus incorporates multiple mounts with different configurations (first mount, second mount, etc.) that can accommodate various types of breathing assistance apparatuses. Each mount is designed with specific coupling mechanisms to interface with different apparatus configurations, allowing a single support structure to serve multiple functions and support different devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The support apparatus is divided into modular components including a base, upstanding component, and multiple independently configured mounts. This segmentation allows each mount to be optimized for specific apparatus types while maintaining overall structural integrity, enabling versatility without requiring complete redesign for each apparatus type.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the breathing assistance apparatus is placed on the floor for easy access and storage, then it is convenient for home use and positioning, but it increases the risk of dust and particulate ingress into the apparatus
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus elevates the breathing assistance apparatus from the floor level (horizontal plane) to an elevated position on upstanding components (vertical dimension). This dimensional change removes the apparatus from the dusty floor environment while maintaining accessibility through appropriate height and positioning, thus protecting against particulate ingress without sacrificing ease of operation.
3Reliability
If the apparatus is kept on the floor when not in use to position it out of the way, then it maximizes space utilization, but it exposes the apparatus to contamination and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
By providing vertical support structure with elevated mounting positions, the apparatus can be positioned in the vertical space rather than horizontal floor space. This allows the apparatus to be kept off the floor for protection while still utilizing available space efficiently through vertical arrangement, particularly in areas like bedside tables or dedicated support locations.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If the conduit is allowed to extend freely to reach the patient, then it enables gas delivery over distance, but it creates tripping hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus provides elevated mounting points for the conduit at strategic heights and positions along the upstanding component. This vertical arrangement allows the conduit to be routed through or along the support structure rather than dragging across the floor, eliminating tripping hazards while maintaining the necessary length for gas delivery to the patient.
Data Source
AI summary
A support apparatus for a breathing assistance apparatus has a base, a mount, and a handle. The mount is configured to releasably couple the support apparatus with the breathing assistance apparatus by lowering the breathing assistance apparatus relative to the mount. The handle is configured to enable the support apparatus and a releasably coupled breathing assistance apparatus to be lifted and carried by a user.