Telescopic IV Stand Friction Lock and Collapsible Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing IV stands are difficult to adjust in height, occupy excessive space, are cumbersome to store, and challenging to clean and sterilize, with complex designs that increase manufacturing costs and hygiene issues.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible IV stand with a telescopic pole and integrated suspension device that allows easy height adjustment, compact storage, and improved locking mechanisms, along with a simplified base stand design that is easier to extend and retract, made from materials that can withstand high temperatures for effective sterilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the pole length is made telescopically adjustable to enable height adjustment, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to locking devices that are difficult to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical locking device with a friction-based locking mechanism. The friction lock comprises a friction element that presses against the telescopic pole through a spring, creating friction sufficient to hold the pole at any desired position without complex locking mechanisms. This substitution simplifies the device while maintaining adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
The friction-based locking mechanism is self-regulating and automatically maintains the pole position through continuous friction contact. The spring-loaded friction element constantly presses against the pole, providing automatic locking without requiring user intervention or complex mechanical locks, thereby reducing operational complexity.
2Volume of moving object
If the base stand is made collapsible to reduce storage space, then the volume is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates as it becomes difficult to extend and retract
Solution Approach 1:
The base stand employs a dynamic hinge mechanism that allows smooth transition between extended and collapsed states. The hinge incorporates friction elements that provide controlled resistance during movement, enabling easy manual operation while maintaining stability in both extended and collapsed positions. This dynamic design eliminates the blockish operation problem.
Solution Approach 2:
The base stand is divided into multiple hinged segments that can independently fold and unfold. Each segment is connected through simple hinge joints that reduce mechanical complexity and facilitate easy operation. The segmented structure allows the base to collapse into a compact configuration for storage while maintaining full functionality when extended.
3Volume of moving object
If the base stand is made collapsible for compact storage, then the volume is improved, but the reliability deteriorates as the leg stands may involuntarily open from collapsed position
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge mechanism incorporates pre-loaded friction elements that continuously apply holding force to prevent involuntary opening. The spring-loaded friction components are positioned to counteract any forces that might cause the base stand to open during storage, ensuring reliable position maintenance without additional locking mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The friction-based hinge mechanism is self-regulating and automatically maintains the base stand in both extended and collapsed positions. The continuous friction contact provides inherent position stability without requiring external locking devices or complex mechanical systems, thereby improving reliability while maintaining compact storage capability.
4Ease of manufacture
If the IV stand design is simplified to reduce manufacturing costs, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the hygiene deteriorates due to nooks and crannies that are difficult to clean
Solution Approach 1:
The IV stand employs smooth, continuous surfaces throughout its structure without crevices, joints, or complex geometries that could trap contaminants. The homogeneous design uses simple geometric forms that are easy to manufacture and equally easy to clean, eliminating the trade-off between manufacturing simplicity and hygiene. The entire surface can be effectively sterilized without difficult-to-reach areas.
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 IV stand is more space-efficient, cost-effective to manufacture, easier to clean and sterilize, and can be stored and moved with minimal space requirements, addressing the challenges of existing designs.
Implementation Method 1
The friction lock is comprised of a friction element which can press with a mutual frictional force against the pole
Implementation Method 2
The friction element is spring-loaded
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a stand (1) for IV bags comprised of at least one telescopically arranged pole (2), at least one base supporting device (4) and at least one suspension device (3) on which at least one IV bag may be suspended on or that the stand (1) may be suspended on when it is not in use. The suspension device (3) is comprised of at least one first suspension member (20), at least one second suspension member (21), at least one third suspension member (27) and at least one fourth suspension member (28). The pole (2) is comprised of at least one first pole part (5), at least one second pole part (6) and at least one third pole part (7) which are telescopically arranged relative to each other and that the pole parts (5) and (6) may be mutually locked together with at least one first locking device and that the parts (6) and (7) may be mutually locked together with at least one second locking device. The pole's (2) third part in a preferred embodiment is comprised of at least one internal reinforcement. The present invention also includes a system.