Medical Module Holding Structure for Flexible Cascade Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical treatment devices lack a flexible and efficient method to securely attach various medical modules, such as filters and gas exchangers, without dedicated receptacles, limiting the ability to adapt to different treatment needs and space constraints.
Innovation Solution
A holding device system with multiple receptacles and a support structure that allows for the releasable attachment of medical modules to a treatment device, enabling a cascade arrangement and easy adaptation to changing requirements, using clamp holders and optional locking elements for secure connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If medical modules are attached to treatment devices without dedicated receptacles, then the device structure remains simple and procurement is simplified, but the attachment flexibility and security are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device is designed with multiple receptacles that can accommodate different types of medical modules (filters, gas exchangers, absorbers) without requiring dedicated receptacles for each module type. This universal interface allows a single holding device structure to serve multiple functions and attach various modules flexibly.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device is divided into multiple independent receptacles (first receptacle, second receptacle, third receptacle) that can be selectively used. Each receptacle can independently hold a module, and they can be arranged in cascade configurations, allowing the system to be segmented and reconfigured based on treatment needs.
2Reliability
If multiple holding devices are used in cascade arrangement, then module attachment security is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Holding devices can be arranged in cascade configurations where one holding device attaches to another, creating a nested structure. This allows multiple modules to be securely attached in series, with each holding device providing additional attachment points and security while maintaining a compact overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple holding devices are combined into a single integrated system that works together to secure modules. The receptacles of different holding devices can be used in combination to attach multiple modules to a treatment device, distributing the attachment load and improving overall security.
3Ease of manufacture
If identical holding devices are used for all modules, then procurement and maintenance are simplified, but the ability to accommodate different module configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device is designed as a universal component with multiple receptacles that can accommodate different module types and configurations. The same holding device design can be used for filters, gas exchangers, absorbers, or other modules, allowing standardized procurement while maintaining configuration flexibility through different receptacle arrangements.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a holding mechanism (101, 102, 103) for releasably retaining at least one external medical module (301), e.g. a blood filter, on a medical treatment device (200), in particular on a blood treatment device, said holding mechanism (101, 102, 103) comprising at least one first receptacle (101a, 102a) and one second receptacle (101b, 102b).