Microscope Stand Base with Single-Pedal Braking System
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Surgical microscope stands face challenges with complex and laborious braking systems that require multiple pedals for secure immobilization, risking unintentional movement due to potential oversight in actuation, and are ergonomically unfavorable for operation and transport due to heavy weight and design.
Innovation Solution
A stand base with a simplified braking system featuring a single actuation element coupled to both braking feet via a bar system, allowing easy and secure immobilization with a single pedal operation, and modular design for adjustable weight distribution using interchangeable weights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple individual braking feet with separate actuation elements are used, then secure immobilization is achieved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to requiring multiple pedals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple braking feet into a single integrated braking unit that is actuated by a single pedal. The braking unit includes multiple braking feet that are mechanically linked through a common actuation mechanism, so that pressing one pedal simultaneously activates all braking feet to contact the floor and immobilize the stand base.
Solution Approach 2:
The single pedal serves multiple functions: it actuates all braking feet simultaneously, provides a common force application point for the operator, and simplifies the control interface to a universal single-point actuation system that replaces multiple individual control elements.
2Reliability
If multiple individual braking feet with separate actuation elements are used, then secure immobilization is achieved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to risk of forgetting to actuate all braking feet
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the actuation of multiple braking feet into a single unified action. The mechanical linkage ensures that when the operator presses the single pedal, all braking feet are simultaneously actuated, eliminating the possibility of overlooking any individual braking foot and ensuring complete immobilization through a single intuitive motion.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the stand base is made very heavy to prevent tipping, then stability improves, but the ease of operation and transportability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs additional counterweights that can be selectively positioned on the stand base to adjust the center of gravity and provide balance compensation. These counterweights counteract the tipping moment caused by the long-reach arms and microscope components, allowing the stand base to remain stable without requiring excessive overall weight, thereby improving transportability while maintaining stability.
4Stability of the object's composition
If additional weights are placed on a plate connected via threaded rod, then weight adjustment for stability is achieved, but the ease of manufacture and installation deteriorates due to laborious assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the weight adjustment system into modular additional weights that can be independently positioned and secured directly on the stand base body. Each weight can be separately installed or removed without requiring assembly of multiple components, simplifying the installation process while allowing flexible weight distribution for optimal balance and stability.
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
The solution provides ergonomic and efficient secure immobilization of surgical microscopes with reduced risk of unintentional movement, simplified installation, and adaptable weight distribution for balanced stability, enhancing operational convenience and transportability.
Implementation Method 1
at least two braking feet that, in a braking position, press against the floor and thereby prevent or at least impede a displacement of the stand base
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a stand base (10) for microscopes, which encompasses a stand base body (12) on which multiple rollers (14 to 20) for displacing the stand base (10) are fastened. The stand base (10) furthermore has a braking system (40) to prevent displacement of the stand base (10), the braking system encompassing at least two braking feet (44, 46).