Intravenous Stand Base Nesting Design to Reduce Storage Space
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional intravenous stands require significant storage space due to their broad base design, and while some can be disassembled or stacked, this often necessitates additional work steps and does not efficiently minimize floor space usage.
Innovation Solution
A portable intravenous stand with a base member comprising segments and an outrigger member that allows multiple stands to be positioned closely together during storage, with rotating members and a support system enabling one stand to be placed under another, reducing the overall storage area required.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a broad base support is used to ensure stability and prevent tipping, then the stand is more stable, but the storage space required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The base members are designed to nest within each other during storage, with one base inserted into another to minimize floor space occupation. This nesting capability allows multiple stands to be stored compactly without requiring disassembly, directly resolving the contradiction between stability (maintained through the base structure) and storage space (reduced through nesting).
Solution Approach 2:
The base member incorporates movable segments and rotating members that allow the base to transition between a stable operational configuration and a compact storage configuration. The rotating members enable the base segments to rotate and fold, transforming the broad stable base into a compact nested structure for storage.
2Ease of manufacture
If the stand is designed as a single integrated structure for stability, then manufacturing is simpler, but storage efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The base member is divided into multiple segments connected by rotating members, allowing the structure to be compacted for storage while maintaining manufacturing simplicity. Each segment can be independently manufactured and then assembled through the rotating connections, preserving ease of manufacture while enabling space-efficient storage.
3Area of stationary object
If stands are placed proximate to each other for compact storage, then storage space is reduced, but the structure becomes more complex requiring disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The base member incorporates movable segments and rotating members that allow the base to transition between a stable operational configuration and a compact storage configuration. The rotating members enable the base segments to rotate and fold, transforming the broad stable base into a compact nested structure for storage.
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 solution allows for a sturdy and stable intravenous stand that can be stored in significantly less space than traditional models, facilitating efficient storage without the need for disassembly and minimizing the occupied floor space.
Implementation Method 1
a first rotating member operatively attached proximate the second end of the first segment; a second rotating member operatively attached proximate the second end of the second segment
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AI summary
The present invention is directed to a base member for a portable intravenous stand. The base member includes a plurality of segments configured to facilitate the close nesting or alignment of multiple portable intravenous stands; and thus reducing the amount of space required for storing the portable intravenous stands when not in use.