Collapsible IV Pole with Telescopic Segments for Portable Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional elevator devices for intravenous solutions are cumbersome, limited to hospital settings, and lack versatility, making them unsuitable for emergency rooms or outdoor use, and do not easily combine technological aspects with functional requirements.
Innovation Solution
A portable, collapsible elevator device shaped like a suitcase with a telescopic pole and adjustable support member, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, motorized extension, and compatibility with various surfaces, including uneven ground, with additional features for sanitization and emergency use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed configuration elevator device is used, then the device provides stable support for intravenous solutions, but the device becomes cumbersome and difficult to transport when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The pole is divided into multiple telescopic segments that can be extended or retracted. When extended, the pole provides stable support for IV bags; when retracted, the pole compactly fits inside the transport case for easy carrying. The support arm is also segmented and can be folded against the pole when not in use
Solution Approach 2:
The pole is designed to nest within itself through telescopic segments, and when retracted, the entire pole assembly fits inside the transport case. The support arm can be folded or nested against the pole structure, maximizing compactness during transport while maintaining full functionality during use
2Reliability
If a traditional elevator device is used, then the device provides dedicated support for intravenous solutions, but the device is limited to hospital settings and lacks versatility for emergency rooms or outdoor use
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with dual functionality: it can rest on flat indoor surfaces like traditional devices, but also features protruding feet that can be inserted into the ground for outdoor or emergency room use. The telescopic pole and adjustable support arm maintain the dedicated IV support function while enabling deployment in diverse environments including hospitals, emergency rooms, and outdoor settings
3Length of moving object
If a telescopic pole with multiple segments is used, then the device achieves extended reach and adjustability, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pole is divided into multiple telescopic segments that slide within each other, allowing extension to various lengths. Each segment is a simple cylindrical structure with friction or mechanical interference fits, avoiding complex joint mechanisms. The support arm is also segmented with simple hinged connections for adjustment
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic pole and adjustable support arm provide dynamic adaptability, allowing the device to be configured for different heights and angles based on specific needs. The segments can be extended or retracted smoothly without locking mechanisms, and the support arm can be positioned at various angles and locked in place with simple friction fits or clips
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AI summary
An improved elevator device (2) for intravenous solution, characterized in that it comprises: - an openable container (4) with a base (22) and a lid (18), - a pole (10) which comprises at least two segments (8) configured to define at least one more extended condition and one less extended condition of said pole (10), - a member (12) for supporting a bag (13) or a bottle containing the intravenous solution, and characterized in that it provides for: - a first non-operating configuration, in which said pole (10), which is in said less extended condition, and the member (12) for supporting the bag or bottle containing the intravenous solution (13), are accommodated into at least one seat (6, 11) provided in the container (4), - a second operating use configuration, in which said pole (10) is in the more extended condition, in which said member (12) for supporting the intravenous solution (13) is associated with said pole at an upper position thereof, and in which said container (4) defines a supporting base which inferiorly supports said pole (10) and which is intended to be stably positioned on a resting surface.