Collapsible IV Stand with Integrated Suspension Hook

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing IV stands require significant space for storage, are difficult to fold and adjust, and lack a suspension device for hanging, leading to disordered storage and manufacturing complexity.

Innovation Solution

A compact IV stand design with a telescopic pole and integrated suspension device allowing for hanging on multiple vertical levels, featuring collapsible legs with wheels and a unique hook-like suspension mechanism for efficient storage and easy handling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the pole is made in two telescopic sections to allow height adjustment, then the stand can be adjusted to satisfy patient needs, but the stand cannot be sufficiently shortened in the longitudinal direction for compact storage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheight adjustment capabilityVSAvoidlongitudinal length for storage

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The pole is designed with telescopic sections where one section is inserted into another, allowing the pole to be shortened to a minimal length for compact storage while maintaining full height adjustment capability when in use. This nesting arrangement resolves the contradiction between adaptability and storage compactness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Volume of stationary object

If the base feet are made collapsible to reduce storage space, then the stand takes up less space, but the storage remains disordered with stands easily hooking into each other

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage space requirementVSAvoidorderliness of storage arrangement

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of stationary objectVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The suspension device, originally designed for hanging IV bags, is made multi-functional by enabling it to also serve as a hanging mechanism for the entire stand during storage. This allows ordered vertical suspension of multiple stands, resolving the contradiction between reduced storage volume and maintained orderliness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Volume of stationary object

If a suspension device is added to allow hanging of stands for compact storage, then storage space is reduced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage space requirementVSAvoidnumber of components

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The suspension device is designed to perform dual functions: supporting IV bags during operation and enabling hanging storage of the entire stand. By making one component multi-functional rather than adding a separate storage mechanism, the patent reduces overall device complexity while achieving compact storage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Reliability

If the locking devices between telescopic sections are designed for secure locking, then the stand is stable during use, but the locking mechanism becomes difficult to adjust quickly due to inertia

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelocking stabilityVSAvoidspeed of adjustment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The locking device incorporates a spring-loaded mechanism that provides automatic engagement for secure locking during use, but allows quick release when needed. The spring dynamics enable the locking component to be held in place reliably during operation while permitting rapid adjustment when the release mechanism is activated.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

5Adaptability or versatility

If the base and pole are designed with multiple details for functionality, then the stand performs various functions, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The suspension device is designed to serve multiple functions: supporting IV bags during operation, enabling hanging storage of the stand, and providing a means for height adjustment. By making this single component multi-functional rather than adding separate mechanisms for each function, the patent reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP2804644B1A storage system for a portable iv-stand

Publication Date: 2019.05.01 TARSUS PRODS

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AI summary

System (1) for the storage of collapsible Iv stands (2) wherein the systems includes at least one suspension stand (3) for at least one first Iv stand (2) and at least one second Iv stand (2). The Iv stand (2) includes at least one first suspension device (12) and at least one second suspension device (14) that are integrated in one and the same suspension device, with which the stand may be suspended in connection with the storage of the Iv stand (2). The suspension stand (3) is designed to accommodate a plurality of Iv stands which are positioned in at least one first vertical level (4) and at least one second vertical level (5). The Iv stand's combined suspension devices include at least one first hook-like arrangement (17) and at least one second hook-like arrangement (17), pivotally attached around a common axis of rotation.