Bracket Assembly Using Cable Openings for Robotic Cart Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing surgical robotic systems lack a practical method to mount auxiliary devices like digital hubs near the cart sidewall without drilling new holes, as standard carts have sheet metal sidewalls and are often mobile, necessitating frequent relocation.

Innovation Solution

A mounting kit or assembly that converts a cable hole on a support structure into a mounting interface using a bracket assembly with a bracket and securing member, allowing attachment of auxiliary devices like digital hubs without modifying the cart structure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If additional holes are drilled into the cart sidewall for mounting devices, then mounting capability is improved, but cart structure integrity deteriorates and manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting capabilityVSAvoidcart structure integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system is divided into separate components: a bracket assembly that attaches to the cart sidewall at existing cable openings, and a separate mounting plate that provides the actual mounting surface. This segmentation allows mounting functionality to be added without drilling new holes into the cart sidewall, preserving structural integrity while achieving adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket assembly acts as an intermediary element that bridges the gap between the cart sidewall and the device to be mounted. It utilizes existing cable openings as attachment points and provides a mounting interface without requiring direct attachment to the cart sidewall through new holes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the cart is made mobile for relocation flexibility, then operational flexibility is improved, but mounting stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverelocation flexibilityVSAvoidmounting stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system is designed to be dynamically adaptable to the mobile cart's movement. The bracket assembly can be installed at different locations on the cart sidewall using existing cable openings, allowing the mounting position to be adjusted as the cart is relocated, while maintaining stable attachment at each position.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If new mounting holes are created in the cart, then device attachment is improved, but installation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice attachmentVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket assembly is designed as a universal mounting solution that utilizes existing cable openings in the cart sidewall for multiple purposes - both for cable passage and for device mounting. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate mounting holes, simplifying installation while maintaining device attachment capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12564474B2Mounting kit for a surgical robotic system

Publication Date: 2026.03.03 AURIS HEALTH INC

AI summary

A bracket assembly for a surgical robotic system, the bracket assembly comprising: a bracket having a first side defining a mounting interface and a second side defining an out of plane portion dimensioned for insertion within a cable opening of an auxiliary video cart; and a bracket securing member having an engaging member dimensioned to slidably engage the out of plane portion and a plate dimensioned to support the engaging member and secure the bracket to the auxiliary video cart.