Disposable Universal Camera Cover Adapter System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional surgical camera covers are not disposable and not universal, leading to inefficiencies in sterilization procedures and increased costs for hospitals with multiple camera systems from different manufacturers, as each cover must be individually sterilized after use, causing a bottleneck in operating room turnover.
Innovation Solution
A disposable, rigid, and universal camera cover assembly that includes a universal adapter interface unit and a substantially rigid, disposable camera cover, allowing for universal compatibility with various surgical light fixtures and eliminating the need for multiple, uniquely manufactured covers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional OEM camera covers are used, then each cover is specifically designed to match its corresponding camera system, but multiple unique covers must be sterilized separately, increasing sterilization time and costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized camera cover and adapter system where a single universal cover design can be used with multiple different surgical camera systems through interchangeable adapters. This eliminates the need for multiple unique covers, allowing hospitals to sterilize fewer covers and reducing sterilization time and costs while maintaining compatibility across different camera brands and models
2Reliability
If multiple uniquely manufactured camera covers are maintained for different camera systems, then each camera system has its dedicated cover, but the cost and complexity of managing multiple cover inventories increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by separating the camera cover from the camera-specific connection interface. The universal cover design is decoupled from camera-specific mounting mechanisms through standardized adapters, allowing the cover itself to remain simple and universal while the adapters handle the camera-specific compatibility requirements. This reduces inventory complexity by eliminating the need for multiple unique cover designs
3Strength
If rigid OEM camera covers are used, then physical protection for the camera is provided, but the covers must be dismounted and sterilized after each use, creating a bottleneck in operating room turnover
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the disposable principle by designing camera covers that can be easily discarded after use, eliminating the need for time-consuming sterilization procedures. The universal cover design with standardized adapters allows for cost-effective disposable covers that maintain adequate protection while enabling faster operating room turnover by removing the sterilization bottleneck
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AI summary
A surgical room camera replacement cover assembly comprising a universal adapter interface unit and substantially rigid, disposable, universal camera cover detachably coupled with the universal adapter interface unit.