CPR Manikin with Tiltable Head and Real-Time Feedback Indicator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical training manikins lack features for realistic simulation, ease of use, and real-time feedback during CPR training, making them less effective for training purposes.
Innovation Solution
The medical training device features a two-piece tiltable head with mechanical mounting for a lung bag or face shield, a realistic nose design, and an electro-mechanical CPR compression rate indicator providing real-time visual or audio feedback, along with an automatic on/off feature for energy efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an electro-mechanical CPR compression rate indicator is added to provide real-time feedback, then training effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an electro-mechanical CPR compression rate indicator that provides real-time visual and audio feedback to students performing CPR. The system uses a compression rate sensor to detect compression events and an indicator mechanism to provide immediate feedback on compression quality and rate, enabling students to self-correct and improve their technique during training.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical feedback systems with an electro-mechanical indicator system that uses electrical sensors and electronic indicators. This substitution simplifies the overall system while providing more reliable and measurable feedback compared to purely mechanical approaches.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a two-piece tiltable head with mechanical mounting structure is implemented, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the head assembly into two separate pieces: a fixed head portion and a tiltable face portion. This segmentation allows the face shield or lung bag to be positioned at different angles and heights to accommodate various training scenarios, while each piece can be independently assembled and maintained.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a tiltable face portion that can be dynamically adjusted to different positions. The mechanical mounting structure includes movable joints and positioning mechanisms that allow the face shield or lung bag to be tilted and repositioned, providing adaptability for different training requirements.
3Use of energy by moving object
If an automatic on/off sleep feature is added, then energy efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automatic on/off sleep feature that allows the CPR compression rate indicator to autonomously manage its own power state. The system automatically activates when compression activity is detected and enters sleep mode when no compressions are detected, eliminating the need for manual power management by the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent includes a sensor system that continuously monitors for compression activity and pre-conditions the automatic power management. The system is ready to activate or enter sleep mode based on detected compression events, providing energy efficiency without requiring user intervention.
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AI summary
A medical training device with an improved clam shell type torso arrangement. An improved two-piece tiltable head feature, including mechanical mounting structure for secure attachment of an improved lung bag or face shield. The head also includes an improved nose feature to provide a more realistic representation of nasal cartilage, and an improved neck assembly. Additionally, an electro-mechanical indicator device is provided to show real time feedback of the CPR compression rate being administered by a student on the training manikin of the present application. The feedback by the device may be provided preferably by visual indicators, but may also have, or alternatively have, audio indicators or signals, such as words or sounds, to indicate whether or not the student is compressing within the preferred rate range, and/or the degree of variance in the student's compression sequences.