Limb Elevation Device with Anchor Point Securement Straps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current limb elevation devices are cumbersome, heavy, and lack the necessary shape and material support for extended use, making them ineffective for maximizing fluid drainage and reducing swelling, pain, and inflammation in injured limbs.
Innovation Solution
A limb elevation device with a base featuring a proximal section with an inclined upper surface and a distal section with a flat upper surface, including anchor points on the bottom surface for securement straps, providing stability and support for extended use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If traditional limb elevation devices are used, then the device structure is simple, but the device is cumbersome and heavy, lacking proper shape and material support for extended use
Solution Approach 1:
The base is divided into a proximal section with an inclined upper surface and a distal section with a substantially flat upper surface. This segmentation allows each section to serve its specific function: the proximal section provides gradual elevation for comfort, while the distal section provides stable support, thereby enabling extended duration of use without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Different sections of the base have different surface characteristics tailored to specific needs. The proximal section has an inclined surface for gradual elevation and comfort, while the distal section has a flat surface for stable support. This local differentiation of quality allows the device to provide prolonged support without requiring complex overall restructuring.
2Strength
If traditional limb elevation devices are used, then the device is easy to manufacture, but the device lacks proper shape and material to support leg elevation for extended period
Solution Approach 1:
The base incorporates a foam core providing structural support, covered with a vinyl material layer providing comfort and ease of cleaning. This composite construction delivers the necessary strength and support capability for extended limb elevation while remaining manufacturable through standard foam molding and vinyl covering processes.
3Reliability
If limb elevation device without securement features is used, then the device is simple in design, but the device lacks stability on various surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
Anchor points are pre-integrated into the bottom surface of the distal section during manufacturing. This preliminary incorporation of securement features allows the device to achieve reliable stability on various surfaces without requiring complex additional structures or assembly steps, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while enhancing reliability.
4Strength
If heavy limb elevation devices are used, then the device provides stable support, but the device is cumbersome and difficult to handle
Solution Approach 1:
The base utilizes a foam core structure covered with a flexible vinyl material shell. This construction provides the necessary structural support and stability for limb elevation while the foam and vinyl combination keeps the overall weight manageable and the device less cumbersome compared to traditional rigid, heavy materials.
Data Source
AI summary
A limb elevation device comprising a base having a proximal section with an angled upper surface and a distal section with a planar upper surface. The bottom surface of the distal section having one or more recesses with anchor points disposed within the one or more recesses. Securement straps may be selectively attached to the anchor points and the securement straps may be utilized to secure the limb elevation device to a table, bed, or other surface and/or to secure the patient's leg to the securement device itself.