Dental Arm Display Mount for Stable Close-Range Patient Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dental practitioners face challenges in displaying information or entertainment to patients during procedures due to the impracticality of using static electronic devices and the need for manual handling of portable devices, which can be unsteady and difficult to view, especially in a clinical environment.
Innovation Solution
A portable-electronic-device holder with an articulatable-dental-arm clamp and support system that securely mounts a portable electronic device, allowing for stable display and easy access to the screen, powered by a battery receiver, and optionally attachable to an articulatable dental arm for maneuverability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a static electronic device is fixed to a wall, then the device is stationary and accessible, but it is positioned too far for the patient to see clearly and immersively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a movable, articulatable arm mechanism that allows the display device to be dynamically repositioned from a distant wall-mounted static position to a closer position near the patient's head. The arm can be adjusted to various angles and positions, transforming the display from a fixed remote location to a dynamic near-field position that maintains stability while reducing distance.
2Length of moving object
If a portable electronic device is manually held by a practitioner, then the device can be positioned close to the patient, but it becomes unsteady and requires continuous personnel intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-supporting mounting system where the display device is attached to an articulatable arm that is itself mounted to a stable structure (dental chair or overhead support). The device serves itself by being mechanically supported rather than manually held, eliminating the need for continuous personnel intervention while maintaining stability through the articulated mounting mechanism.
3Ease of operation
If a portable electronic device is used, then the device can be easily positioned, but it requires manual handling which is time-consuming and impractical in a clinical environment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a pre-configured mounting system with an articulatable arm and mounting bracket that is prepared in advance. The display device can be quickly attached to the pre-positioned mounting mechanism without requiring manual handling or repositioning during the procedure. The mounting structure is designed beforehand to accommodate various device types, enabling rapid deployment without time-consuming adjustments.
Data Source
AI summary
A dental display system comprising: an articulatable dental arm (78) and a portable-electronic-device-support assembly (75) the articulatable dental arm (78) extending through an articulatable-dental-arm receiving aperture (86) of the portable-electronic-device-support assembly (76). An arm attached to a support attachment means (106) of the portable-electronic-device-support assembly (76) and a portable-electronic-device holder (10) and the portable-electronic-device holder (10) is attached to the arm. A portable electronic device (20) is engaged between the first and second device engagement elements (14, 16) of the portable-electronic-device holder (10).