Mobile Medication Workstation Dual Wireless Charging Modules

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional mobile medication workstations are hindered by the high electricity consumption of medical apparatus, leading to frequent power depletion and rendering them inoperable until electrical capacity is restored or batteries are replaced.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of two wireless charging modules, one connected to the battery module and positioned near the article containing area for handheld devices and another near the storage box, allowing for wireless power supply to both components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional power supply methods are used with high electricity consumption medical apparatus, then the workstation can perform frequent medical operations, but the battery depletes quickly requiring frequent replacement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency of medical operationsVSAvoidbattery operation duration
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by providing wireless charging modules that automatically detect and charge handheld devices and storage boxes when they are placed in designated areas. This pre-charging capability ensures devices are ready before power depletion occurs, eliminating the need to interrupt medical operations for battery replacement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs self-service through automatic power supply detection and wireless charging activation. When handheld devices or storage boxes are placed in the article containing area or accommodating portion, the system automatically detects their presence and initiates charging without manual intervention, allowing nursing staff to continue work uninterrupted.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple medical devices are used simultaneously, then comprehensive patient care is provided, but power consumption increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomprehensive patient care capabilityVSAvoidtotal power consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a dual wireless charging module system that can simultaneously charge multiple different types of devices (handheld medical devices and storage boxes) through a single integrated power supply mechanism. This multi-functional approach supports comprehensive patient care with various devices while managing power consumption efficiently through shared battery module and intelligent power distribution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If wireless charging modules are added to the workstation, then continuous operation is enabled, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous operation capabilityVSAvoidnumber of charging modules
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies merging by integrating two wireless charging modules into a single unified workstation system that shares a common battery module and control architecture. The first wireless charging module serves the article containing area for handheld devices, while the second serves the accommodating portion for storage boxes. This combined approach enables continuous operation of multiple devices while avoiding the complexity of completely separate charging systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

This solution simplifies the power supply arrangement, enabling continuous operation of the mobile medication workstation by wirelessly charging handheld devices and storage boxes, thus enhancing usability and reducing the need for frequent battery replacements.

Implementation Method 1

When a handheld device is placed in the article containing area, the first wireless charging module supplies power to the handheld device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWireless charging: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

When the storage box is placed in the accommodating portion, the second wireless charging module supplies power to the storage box

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWireless charging: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10277057B2Mobile medication workstation and method for supplying power thereof
Publication Date: 2019.04.30 ADVANTECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A mobile medication workstation comprises a platform module and a battery module. The battery module is disposed on the platform module. The platform module has an article placing platform and an accommodating portion. The platform has an article containing area. The accommodating portion is used to accommodate a storage box. The mobile medication workstation comprises a first wireless charging module and a second wireless charging module. The first wireless charging module is electrically connected to the battery module and is close to the placing goods area. The second wireless charging module is electrically connected to the battery module and is close to the storage box. When a handheld device is placed in the article containing area, the first wireless charging module supplies power to the handheld device, and when the storage box is placed in the accommodating portion, the second wireless charging module supplies power to the storage box.