Collapsible cadaver rack
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for storing and transporting cadavers lack a compact and versatile design that allows for efficient space utilization and easy reconfiguration between open and collapsed positions, which limits their practicality and safety.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible cadaver rack with vertically-oriented geometrically-shaped supports connected by frame members that can transition between horizontal and vertical positions, featuring removable guide rails that adjust along horizontal beams for variable spacing, enabling flexible positioning and secure transport of cadavers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a traditional fixed rack design is used, then structural stability is maintained, but space utilization efficiency deteriorates due to inability to collapse for compact storage
Solution Approach 1:
The rack is divided into multiple vertical supports and horizontal beams that can be segmented and reconfigured. The vertical supports are separated into individual units that can be collapsed independently, allowing the rack to be divided into smaller segments for compact storage while maintaining stability when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic collapsible structure. The vertical supports are designed with movable joints and locking mechanisms that allow them to shift between extended and retracted positions, enabling the rack to adapt its volume while maintaining structural integrity through controlled movement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If guide rails are fixed in position, then structural simplicity is maintained, but adaptability deteriorates due to inability to adjust spacing for different cadaver sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The guide rails are designed as adjustable components that can move along the vertical supports to different positions. This dynamic positioning capability allows the spacing between guide rails to be modified according to different cadaver sizes, providing versatility without requiring multiple fixed rail sets.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide rails serve multiple functions: they guide the placement of cadavers, provide structural support, and enable spacing adjustment. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function, maintaining relative simplicity while achieving high adaptability.
3Volume of moving object
If the rack remains in open position, then accessibility for cadaver placement is maintained, but storage efficiency deteriorates due to occupied space
Solution Approach 1:
The rack structure is segmented into collapsible vertical supports that can be independently folded or retracted. This segmentation allows the rack to be disassembled into compact segments for storage while maintaining full accessibility when assembled in the open position, as each segment can be independently positioned.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack transitions from a three-dimensional expanded structure to a more compact configuration by collapsing dimensions. The vertical supports are designed to fold parallel to each other or retract along the length of the rack, reducing the overall volume while preserving the functional surfaces needed for cadaver placement when opened.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a collapsible rack for storing and transporting cadavers and human bodies.