Collapsible Medical Stroller with Modular Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical equipment trolleys are cumbersome, heavy, and require a lot of space, lacking versatility and portability, making them difficult to maneuver and use in various medical settings.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight, collapsible medical instrument stroller with a tubular wedge-shaped frame structure, smooth-running quiet wheels, an interchangeable tool box, a trash collector, and a disposable sharps box, designed for easy mobility and organization of medical tools and specimens, allowing for a 'Lean and Lock' movement and tight turn ratio.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If traditional medical equipment trolleys are used, then they provide stable structure and storage capacity, but they become heavy and require large space
Solution Approach 1:
The trolley is divided into a collapsible frame structure with modular components including separate shelves, tool boxes, and storage compartments that can be assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows the structure to be lightweight yet stable when assembled, and easily collapsible when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure incorporates collapsible legs and adjustable components that allow the trolley to transition between an expanded stable configuration for use and a collapsed compact configuration for storage or transport, providing dynamic adaptability to different operational needs.
2Volume of moving object
If traditional medical equipment trolleys are used, then they provide adequate storage space, but they require large floor space and are difficult to maneuver
Solution Approach 1:
The trolley design features nested storage compartments where smaller storage units fit within larger structural elements. The tool boxes and storage shelves are configured to nest within the frame structure, maximizing storage volume while minimizing the overall footprint and improving maneuverability.
Solution Approach 2:
The trolley utilizes vertical space through multi-level shelving and stacked storage compartments, providing adequate storage volume by expanding in the vertical dimension rather than requiring increased horizontal floor space, thereby improving ease of movement.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional medical equipment trolleys are used, then they provide fixed functionality, but they lack versatility for different medical procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The trolley is designed with universal compatibility features including standardized attachment mechanisms, adjustable shelving configurations, and interchangeable tool boxes that can accommodate various medical instruments and equipment for different procedures, providing functional versatility without requiring multiple specialized trolleys.
Solution Approach 2:
The trolley incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components such as movable shelves, rotatable tool boxes, and flexible mounting options that allow the structure to adapt to different functional requirements while maintaining a relatively simple base design.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is directed to a medical instrument stroller having a tubular wedge-shaped collapsible frame structure. The frame is having a first frame member and a second frame member, the first frame member is pivotally coupled to the second frame member. A pair of wheels is coupled to the first frame member. A receptacle having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the receptacle is pivotally coupled to the second frame member while the distal end of the receptacle is coupled to an attachment member. The attachment member is coupled to the first frame member and is configured to allow the receptacle to switch between a horizontal position and a vertical stowed position. An interchangeable toolbox is mounted on the receptacle. A disposable sharps box is mounted to a support member that extends between legs of the second frame member. Additionally, a trash collector bag is coupled to the receptacle.