Infusion Pump Sealed Construction for Contaminant Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing infusion pump systems are not adequately resistant to external contaminants such as precipitation, water splashes, and sweat, which can compromise the integrity of sensitive internal components and user safety during normal daily activities.
Innovation Solution
A wearable infusion pump system with a sealed construction that includes a removably attachable pump device and controller device, featuring a water-resistant seal to protect the electrical connection and sensitive components, allowing for safe and reliable operation in various environmental conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the infusion pump system uses a removable controller device that connects to the pump device, then the adaptability and ease of operation are improved, but the risk of contaminant migration to electrical connectors increases
Solution Approach 1:
A water-resistant seal acts as an intermediary barrier between the electrical connectors and the external environment. The seal is positioned at the interface between the pump device and controller device, blocking the migration path of contaminants while allowing electrical signals to pass through the connectors.
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible water-resistant seal membrane is used to create a protective barrier that conforms to the connector interface. This thin film structure effectively blocks contaminant migration while maintaining the removable connection capability between pump device and controller device.
2Reliability
If the infusion pump system is designed with a sealed construction to resist contaminants, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sealed construction is segmented into modular components: a seal member integrated into the pump device housing and a corresponding seal interface on the controller device. This segmentation allows the sealing function to be added without completely redesigning the entire system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The water-resistant seal functionality is merged with the existing mechanical interface between pump device and controller device. The seal member is integrated into the housing structure, combining the sealing function with the connection mechanism rather than adding a separate complex sealing system.
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 system effectively resists migration of external contaminants, ensuring the reliability and safety of the infusion process, enabling users to wear the pump during daily activities without compromising the integrity of the device or the medicine delivery.
Implementation Method 1
compressing a water-resistant seal device between the pump device and the controller to resist migration of water toward the first and second electrical connectors
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AI summary
Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include a construction that is resistant to external contaminants, such as precipitation, water splashes, sweat and the like. In particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can include a pump device that is removably attached to a controller device to provide an electrical connection therebetween. In such circumstances, the infusion pump system can be assembled as a sealed construction that protects the electrical connection between the pump device and the removable controller device.