Rotating IV Pole Mount for Collision-Safe Imaging Pallets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing IV pole support mechanisms for medical diagnostic imaging devices are not suitable for movable pallets, leading to potential collisions and disruptions in IV fluid delivery when patients are moved, requiring additional personnel for safe and controlled movement.
Innovation Solution
A medical support assembly with a support member and mounting adapter assembly that enables rotational movement and communication with a processor to control and stop the pallet's movement upon impact, preventing collisions and ensuring safe patient transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the IV pole is fixedly attached to the patient pallet, then the IV pole moves in unison with the pallet, but the top portion of the IV pole may collide with overhead objects during movement
Solution Approach 1:
The IV pole assembly is designed with movable components including a slideable support bracket along the support rail and a rotatable mounting adapter assembly that enables rotational movement of the IV pole upon impact. This dynamic design allows the IV pole to adapt its position and orientation during pallet movement, preventing collisions with overhead objects while maintaining stable fluid delivery.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the IV pole is made movable to prevent collisions, then the IV pole can avoid overhead objects, but the IV fluid delivery may be disrupted due to relative movement between patient and IV pole
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting adapter assembly includes a sensor that detects rotational movement of the IV pole caused by impact with overhead objects. When rotation is detected, the sensor sends a signal to stop pallet movement, preventing tubing entanglement and maintaining IV fluid delivery continuity. This feedback mechanism ensures both collision avoidance and reliable fluid delivery.
3Reliability
If additional personnel are used to guide the IV pole, then patient safety is improved, but the complexity of the procedure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The IV pole assembly is equipped with an automated impact detection and response system. The sensor mounted on the mounting adapter assembly automatically detects collisions with overhead objects and triggers pallet movement cessation without requiring manual intervention. This self-service capability maintains patient safety while eliminating the need for additional personnel to guide the IV pole.
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AI summary
A medical support assembly for a moving pallet of a diagnostic imaging device is provided. The medical support assembly includes a support member having an elongate shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a transverse shaft mounted substantially orthogonal with respect to the support member. The medical support assembly further includes a mounting adapter assembly supported by an attachment bracket of the moving pallet, the mounting adapter assembly being removably mounted and configured to enable rotational movement of the support member upon a substantial impact to the support member.