Insufflation Pump Toggle Assembly Single-Handed Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current insufflators require two hands to operate, necessitating a second physician to hold the angioplasty catheter in place during procedures, leading to potential vessel damage or inadequate angioplasty due to divided attention between inflation control and catheter positioning.
Innovation Solution
A single-handed insufflation pump design featuring a syringe mechanism linked to an actuation mechanism via a toggle assembly, allowing one-handed operation with a pistol grip and oscillating lever to control pressure and fluid flow, enabling precise balloon inflation without compromising catheter positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a traditional insufflator is used, then accurate balloon inflation pressure control is achieved, but two hands are required for operation, forcing a second physician to hold the catheter
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the insufflator body and syringe mechanism into a single integrated device, allowing one hand to perform both inflation control and catheter positioning functions simultaneously, eliminating the need for a second physician
2Measurement precision
If a second physician is assigned to hold the catheter, then proper catheter positioning is maintained, but the primary physician cannot fully control inflation rates and pressures
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables the primary physician to independently control both catheter positioning and balloon inflation through a single-handed operation interface, making the system self-sufficient without requiring division of labor between multiple physicians
3Measurement precision
If the primary physician focuses on operating the insufflator, then accurate inflation pressure is achieved, but catheter positioning may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the insufflator and syringe into one integrated device operable with one hand, the patent allows the primary physician to maintain simultaneous control over both inflation pressure and catheter positioning, preventing vessel damage from improper placement
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
Enables a single physician to control both balloon inflation and catheter placement, reducing the risk of vessel damage and improving procedural precision by allowing one-handed operation of the insufflation pump.
Implementation Method 1
The plunger of the syringe mechanism and the actuation mechanism are linked by a toggle assembly facilitating transfer of power from the actuation mechanism to the syringe mechanism
Implementation Method 2
The inflation of the balloon is accomplished by the use of a device known as an insufflator
Data Source
AI summary
An insufflation pump includes a pump body having a first end and a second end. The pump body includes a syringe mechanism at the first end and an actuation mechanism at the second end. The syringe mechanism includes a plunger. The plunger of the syringe mechanism and the actuation mechanism are linked by a toggle assembly facilitating transfer of power from the actuation mechanism to the syringe mechanism.