Collapsible Cadaver Rack With Adjustable Rails and Stable Mobility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for storing and transporting cadavers lack a flexible and adaptable system that can efficiently change between open and collapsed positions, accommodating varying sizes and requiring secure, easy-to-move designs.
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 for adjustable spacing and secure positioning, along with optional support braces and wheels for mobility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the rack is designed to be collapsible for easy storage and transport, then mobility and storage efficiency are improved, but structural stability and security are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The rack employs dynamic frame members that can transition between horizontal and vertical positions, allowing the structure to adapt its configuration. This enables the rack to be stable in open position for storage/transport and collapsible for mobility, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and ease of movement
Solution Approach 2:
The rack is divided into modular components including multiple frame members, supports, and guide rails that can be independently positioned and secured. This segmentation allows selective stabilization of critical structural elements while permitting collapse of non-critical portions for transport
2Adaptability or versatility
If the rack accommodates varying sizes of cadavers through adjustable guide rails, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide rails are designed to be movable along the frame members with adjustable positioning mechanisms. This dynamic adjustability allows the spacing between guide rails to be modified to accommodate different cadaver sizes, providing adaptability without requiring multiple different rack configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable guide rail system serves multiple functions: it accommodates various cadaver sizes, provides secure positioning through engagement with horizontal beams, and maintains structural integrity across different configurations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized racks for different body types
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a collapsible rack (100) for storing and transporting cadavers and human bodies.