Universal Cot Arresting Device with Reconfigurable Antler Brackets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cot fastening systems in emergency vehicles require modifications or adjustments to accommodate different cot models, leading to interoperability issues and delays in patient transportation when multiple vehicles with varying cot designs respond to emergencies.
Innovation Solution
A floor-mounted arresting device with adjustable antler brackets and extension braces that can securely engage various cot designs without modifying the ambulance or cot fastening system, using removable fasteners to fit standard bolt patterns and accommodate different cot models by varying the orientation of hook portions and extension braces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If prior art antler brackets use fixed mounting locations in the floor of the emergency vehicle, then the fastening system can securely hold specific cot models, but it requires installation of additional mounting plates and modifications when interchanging different cot models
Solution Approach 1:
The antler bracket is designed with multiple hook portions that can engage different cot models using the same mounting location. The bracket can be configured with first hook portions engaging forward support frame members and second hook portions engaging rearward support frame members, allowing a single mounting location to accommodate various cot designs without requiring additional mounting plates or modifications.
Solution Approach 2:
The antler bracket incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable hook portions that can be positioned and oriented differently to match different cot models. The bracket can be adjusted to engage various configurations of cot frame members, providing dynamic adaptability without requiring physical modifications to the mounting structure.
2Reliability
If different emergency vehicles are equipped with various cot fastening systems to match specific cot models, then each vehicle can securely hold its designated cot type, but delays occur in patient transportation when multiple vehicles respond to emergencies due to lack of interoperability
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system uses universal mounting locations and reconfigurable antler brackets that can accommodate multiple cot models, allowing any emergency vehicle to securely fasten any cot model. This eliminates the need for matching specific vehicles with specific cot types, enabling rapid interchangeability across the fleet without compromising secure fastening.
Solution Approach 2:
The antler bracket is pre-configured with multiple hook portions and mounting capabilities that allow rapid adjustment to different cot models. The bracket can be quickly reconfigured between different cot types without requiring time-consuming modifications or additional hardware installation, reducing interchange time during emergency responses.
3Reliability
If ambulance manufacturers install floor cot mounting hardware that matches a specific cot brand, then the fastening system works reliably with that cot model, but the end user loses flexibility in choosing or changing cot models
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting hardware is designed with universal compatibility, allowing the same floor mounting locations and antler brackets to securely fasten multiple cot models from different manufacturers. The reconfigurable hook portions enable the system to adapt to various cot frame configurations while maintaining reliable fastening function, giving end users flexibility in cot model selection without compromising dependability.
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AI summary
An arresting device used in a cot fastening system for an emergency vehicle is disclosed. The arresting device includes an extension beam providing a bolt pattern, and a pair of antler brackets each having first and second hook portions. The present invention may be used with a plurality of prior art cots, without requiring modifications or installation changes to the emergency vehicle or the cot fastening system to which the arresting device is a part thereof.