Locking Clasp Cable Assembly to Prevent Medical Cable Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Medical facilities face significant losses and increased operational costs due to the easy removal and disposal of electrical cables and leads, leading to waste and decreased availability of medical equipment, which affects patient care and wait times.
Innovation Solution
A tamper-proof cable lock system featuring a locking clasp with security cable connection arms, stop sleeves, and a vinyl-coated wire rope, designed to securely attach medical device cables to prevent unauthorized removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If electrical cables are made easily removable from medical devices, then ease of operation is improved, but cable loss and waste increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable connection system is divided into separate components: a cable lock mechanism with clasp components that can be independently attached to the cable and device, allowing easy removal of the lock without damaging the cable while preventing unauthorized cable removal
Solution Approach 2:
A cable lock mechanism serves as an intermediary between the cable and device, providing controlled access. The lock acts as a mediator that allows legitimate removal while preventing theft or loss, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and cable protection
2Loss of substance
If cable locks are added to medical devices, then cable loss is prevented, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable lock mechanism is designed to be self-contained and self-operating. The clasp components automatically engage and lock the cable in place without requiring additional actuators, motors, or complex control systems, thus preventing cable loss while minimizing added complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The cable lock mechanism is designed as a simple, inexpensive component that can be easily replaced if lost or damaged, rather than integrating a complex permanent locking system into the medical device itself
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a cable lock including a locking clasp including first and second clasp components having first and second security cable connection arms. The locking clasp includes at least one groove. The at least one groove is configured to receive at least one device cable. The cable lock includes a security cable having a wire rope and a vinyl coating. The wire rope includes a plurality of wire strings arranged in a plurality of clusters. The first and second security cable connection arms of the locking clasp are coupled to a first end of the security cable. First and second stop sleeves are disposed on opposite sides of the first and second security cable connection arms. A device connection means is disposed at a second end of the security cable opposite the first end of the security cable.