Collapsible Cadaver Rack With Adjustable Rails for Secure Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for storing and transporting cadavers lack flexibility and efficiency, as they are not easily collapsible or adaptable to varying sizes, making them difficult to manage and transport effectively.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible cadaver rack with vertically-oriented geometrically-shaped supports connected by frame members that can transition from a horizontal to a vertical position, featuring removable guide rails that can be positioned variably along horizontal beams to accommodate different sizes, allowing for efficient storage and transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional fixed cadaver rack is used, then structural stability is maintained, but flexibility and ease of transport are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rack is divided into multiple vertical supports that can independently collapse inward, allowing the structure to be segmented and reconfigured. Each support contains internal beams that can be positioned at different angles, enabling the rack to transition between stable operational configurations and compact collapsed states for transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack employs dynamic structural elements including telescoping supports with adjustable internal beams that can change position and angle. This allows the structure to adapt its configuration based on operational needs, transitioning from a rigid stable state during use to a flexible collapsed state for transportation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-size rack is used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to varying cadaver sizes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rack incorporates adjustable components including telescoping vertical supports with internal beams that can be repositioned along the support length. Guide rails can also be adjusted to accommodate different cadaver sizes, allowing the structure to dynamically adapt its dimensions without requiring multiple different rack configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack design provides universal adaptability through adjustable supports and guide rails that can accommodate various cadaver sizes within a single rack structure. The internal beams and telescoping mechanisms enable the same rack to serve multiple size requirements, eliminating the need for multiple specialized racks.
3Ease of operation
If a collapsible rack design is implemented, then ease of transport is improved, but structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The collapsible functionality is achieved by segmenting each vertical support into collapsible sections with internal beams that can be repositioned. This segmentation allows the supports to fold inward and collapse the overall rack structure into a compact form for easy transport while maintaining structural integrity when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack employs a nesting mechanism where internal beams are positioned within the vertical supports, and supports can collapse inward to nest within each other. This nested configuration reduces the overall footprint during transport while maintaining full structural capability when expanded for use.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a collapsible rack for storing and transporting cadavers and human bodies.