I.V. Pole Clamp with Security Screw for Bed Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical equipment mounting systems fail to provide a secure and efficient method for simultaneously transporting hospital patient beds and I.V. poles, lacking an adjustable clamp mechanism that ensures safe attachment and prevents detachment during transportation.
Innovation Solution
A medical mounting system featuring an arm with a U-shaped clamp on the distal end, which is securely attached to the hospital bed frame, allowing for the I.V. pole to be locked in place using a security screw, enabling simultaneous transportation of the bed and pole while minimizing clutter and maintaining ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing medical equipment mounting systems are used, then the structure is simple, but they fail to provide secure attachment and prevent detachment during transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp assembly incorporates a security screw that can be adjusted between locked and unlocked positions, allowing the I.V. pole to be securely fastened during transportation or easily detached when needed. This dynamic adjustment mechanism resolves the contradiction by providing both secure attachment reliability and operational flexibility without requiring complex permanent fixation systems
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into distinct functional components: a mounting plate for attachment to the bed frame, an arm assembly connecting the plate to the clamp, and a clamp assembly with security screw for securing the I.V. pole. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, achieving secure attachment through the security screw while maintaining overall system simplicity through modular design
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple medical equipment mounting points are added to the bed frame, then simultaneous transportation capability is improved, but clutter and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system designed according to this patent provides a universal mounting solution that can accommodate various I.V. pole configurations and bed frame types. The standardized clamp design with security screw can secure different pole diameters and shapes, enabling simultaneous transportation capability without requiring multiple specialized mounting points, thus avoiding clutter while maintaining versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate, arm assembly, and clamp assembly are combined into an integrated unit that attaches to a single point on the bed frame. This consolidation achieves the functionality of multiple mounting points through a unified structure, providing simultaneous transportation capability without the clutter of multiple separate mounting components distributed across the bed frame
3Reliability
If a secure clamp mechanism with security screw is implemented, then prevention of detachment during transportation is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The security screw mechanism allows dynamic adjustment between a loose state for easy insertion of the I.V. pole and a tightened state for secure prevention of detachment. The threaded design provides progressive engagement that maintains ease of operation while achieving reliable fixation, resolving the contradiction between secure attachment and ease of use
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AI summary
A medical equipment mounting system for an I.V. pole including an arm having an adjustable clamp on the distal end, and a mounting plate. The mounting plate is welded to the side of a hospital bed. Furthermore, the proximal end of the arm is attached to the mounting plate. In one embodiment, the clamp is a U-shaped clamp having a security screw disposed along its opening. The security screw allows for the I.V. pole to be safely secured to the clamp and prevents the detachment of pole when a hospital patient bed is being transported or maneuvered.