Defibrillator Mount With Quick-Lock Adapter Plate for Ambulances
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing defibrillator fixing devices are complex in structure and operation, making it difficult to quickly and conveniently secure the defibrillator on an ambulance during patient transport.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a base assembly with a detachable adapter plate, an actuating mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a stop mechanism, allowing for quick and firm fixation of the defibrillator on an ambulance using a movable unit, guide rods, locking rods, and spring-loaded levers for smooth operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If an existing fixing device is used, then the defibrillator can be fixed on the ambulance, but the structure is complex and operation is complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing device is divided into independent functional modules: a base assembly fixed to the ambulance, a movable unit carrying the defibrillator, a locking mechanism for securing, and an actuating mechanism for operation. This segmentation allows each module to perform its specific function simply, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable unit is designed to be dynamically movable relative to the base assembly, allowing the defibrillator to be quickly accessed and removed when needed. The locking mechanism provides dynamic locking and unlocking capabilities, enabling rapid operation while maintaining secure fixation during transport.
2Ease of operation
If an existing fixing device is used, then the defibrillator can be secured, but the operation is complicated and slow
Solution Approach 1:
The actuating mechanism is designed to automatically trigger the locking or unlocking action when activated. The locking rod automatically engages with the locking block when the movable unit is pushed inward, and automatically disengages when the actuating mechanism drives it outward, eliminating the need for complex manual locking operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual screw- tightening or multi-step locking operations are replaced by a spring-loaded actuating mechanism that uses elastic potential energy to drive the locking rod. This mechanical substitution simplifies the operation to a single pushing motion while reducing the time required for securing the defibrillator.
3Productivity
If a simple fixing method is used, then the operation is quick, but the fixation may not be firm
Solution Approach 1:
The locking block is pre-positioned on the base assembly at the optimal locking location. When the movable unit is pushed inward during the fixing process, the locking rod automatically engages with this pre-positioned locking block, providing immediate firm fixation without requiring additional adjustment steps, thus maintaining both speed and strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking rod is designed with a curved trajectory path that guides it smoothly into the locking block during the pushing motion. This curved design ensures that the locking rod naturally aligns and engages with the locking block even with simple linear pushing, providing firm fixation while maintaining operational simplicity and speed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a simple, easy-to-use solution for securely fixing a defibrillator on an ambulance, ensuring quick and reliable attachment and preventing accidental disengagement.
Implementation Method 1
a first spring sheathed on the guide rod and exerting a spring force on the slide block so as to push the slide block along the guide rod
Implementation Method 2
second springs acting on each of the L-shaped locking rods respectively, the second spring enabling each of the L-shaped locking rods to pivot so that the hook is hooked on the corresponding locking block
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AI summary
Provided in the present invention is a device for fixing a defibrillator, including: a base assembly; and an adapter plate detachably mounted on the base assembly, the adapter plate being fixedly mounted on the defibrillator, wherein the base assembly includes: a base including a base plate; a movable unit, the adapter plate being detachably mounted on the movable unit; an actuating mechanism mounted on the base and configured to drive the movable unit toward the outside of the base; a locking mechanism for locking the movable unit moved to the inside of the base in place; and a stop mechanism for preventing the adapter plate mounted on the movable unit from moving. The device for fixing a defibrillator, provided in the present invention, is simple in structure and easy to operate, and can quickly and conveniently fix the defibrillator firmly on an ambulance.