Medical Transport Container Guiding Mechanism for Precise Loading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for loading and unloading medical devices into containers are inefficient and inaccurate, requiring multiple operators and increasing transportation costs due to the need for manual adjustments and the limitation of one device per container.
Innovation Solution
A container system with a guiding mechanism and rolling mechanism that facilitates smooth movement of the support and medical device between the entrance and target position, allowing multiple devices to be loaded efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a forklift is used to load and unload medical devices, then the loading process can be automated, but the positioning accuracy is poor and multiple operators are still required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a guiding mechanism consisting of guiding slots and guiding assemblies as an intermediary between the forklift and the medical device. The guiding slots are formed on the container bottom surface, and the guiding assemblies (including support rods and guiding wheels) engage with these slots to precisely guide the support plate during loading, thereby achieving accurate positioning while maintaining automation
Solution Approach 2:
The loading system is segmented into distinct functional components: the forklift for automated lifting, the guiding mechanism for precise positioning, and the support plate for device holding. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, with the guiding mechanism bridging the gap between automated lifting and precise positioning
2Reliability
If vent pipes are fixed in the inner beam by tedious steps, then the connection is secure, but the process wastes time and manpower
Solution Approach 1:
The vent pipes are pre-assembled with connecting components (such as quick-connect couplings or pre-attached clamps) before being installed in the container. This preliminary preparation allows for rapid connection to the medical device without requiring time-consuming on-site assembly, thus reducing installation time while maintaining secure connections
Solution Approach 2:
The vent pipe connection system transitions from a static, permanently fixed structure to a dynamic, quickly adjustable system. The vent pipes are designed to be easily installed and removed, allowing for rapid reconfiguration when loading different medical devices, thereby reducing the time and manpower required for installation while maintaining adequate connection security
3Reliability
If one container transports only one medical device, then the device is well-protected, but the transportation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed with universal features that allow it to accommodate multiple different types of medical devices. The container includes multiple supporting plates and guiding mechanisms that can be configured for different device sizes and shapes, enabling a single container to transport multiple devices simultaneously while maintaining adequate protection for each device
Solution Approach 2:
The container interior is segmented into multiple independent zones or compartments, each capable of holding a separate medical device. Each compartment has its own support and guiding features, allowing devices to be loaded and unloaded independently. This segmentation enables efficient use of container space while maintaining the protection and handling quality of individual devices
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
Improves transportation efficiency and reduces costs by enabling single-operator loading and unloading of multiple medical devices using the guiding and rolling mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
a guiding wheel that is rotationally connected with the support rod; An outer surface of the guiding wheel may touch a sidewall of the guiding slot
Implementation Method 2
a rolling body that is rotationally connected with the mounting base; An outer surface of the rolling body may touch an upper surface of the rolling slot
Implementation Method 3
a buffer layer may be set between the mounting base and the bottom surface of the body
Implementation Method 4
a damping layer may be disposed on the upper surface of the support
Data Source
AI summary
A container for medical device transportation is provided. The container may include a body including a cavity for accommodating a medical device; a support for supporting the medical device; and a guiding mechanism for guiding the support to move from an entrance of the body to a target position in the cavity.