Modular CASEVAC Kit with Rotating Pin Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable medical devices are not adequately protected from harsh environments and cannot be used while contained in typical protective cases, as these cases are not designed for continuous use and provide insufficient protection against rough handling, industrial chemicals, water, dirt, and grime.
Innovation Solution
A protective assembly with a case featuring a mounting system that includes a rotating pin connector and lockable hardware attachment supports, allowing medical devices to be securely attached and used within the case, providing protection and rapid setup and closure for transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If medical devices are placed in a protective case for transport, then protection from harsh environments is improved, but usability is worsened since devices cannot be used while contained in the case
Solution Approach 1:
The case is divided into two functional states: a closed protective state for transport and an open usable state for operation. The mounting system allows devices to be mounted on the interior surface of the case lid, enabling the case to serve both as protection and as a functional platform, thus resolving the contradiction between protection and usability.
Solution Approach 2:
The case is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides protection during transport, serves as a mounting platform for medical devices during use, and offers rapid setup and closure capabilities. This multi-functionality eliminates the need to choose between protection and usability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a protective case is designed for transport only, then protection is improved, but setup time and operational efficiency are worsened due to lack of rapid deployment capability
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is pre-configured within the case structure, with attachment points and support mechanisms ready for immediate deployment. When the case is opened, medical devices can be rapidly mounted and positioned without requiring assembly or setup time, thus reducing loss of time while maintaining protection.
3Ease of operation
If medical devices are removed from the case for use, then usability is improved, but protection is worsened as devices are exposed to harsh environments
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case and mounting system are merged into a single integrated unit. The case lid incorporates attachment points that allow medical devices to be mounted directly on the interior surface, combining protection and usability into one system rather than requiring separate components.
4Strength
If a rigid protective case is used, then protection against damage is improved, but adaptability is worsened as the case cannot accommodate various medical equipment configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates movable and adjustable components that allow adaptation to different medical equipment configurations. The system can be reconfigured to accommodate various devices while the case itself maintains its rigid protective structure, thus achieving both strength and adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
A protective assembly for medical devices that includes a case having a case base and a case lid, at least one case hinge joins the case base to the case lid, a mounting system contained within the case base. The mounting system further including an enclosure attachment system movably attached to a hardware attachment system by a front rotating pin connector and at least one lockable hardware attachment support.