Modular Arm Support Assembly with Reconfigurable Base and Shield
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current arm support devices for medical procedures lack flexibility and adaptability, failing to accommodate various procedures and applications effectively.
Innovation Solution
A support assembly with a base structure and removably attachable support structures that can be oriented upright or horizontally, combined with a radiation shield, to provide stable and adaptable arm support during medical procedures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed arm board is used to retain the patient's arm, then the arm is held in a stable position, but the device lacks flexibility and adaptability for different procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The arm board is divided into multiple detachable components including a base structure, support structure, and shield that can be independently attached or removed. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for stability while the overall system gains adaptability through selective assembly configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is designed with universal attachment features that enable it to function in multiple orientations and configurations. The same support structure can be attached to the base in different positions and angles, providing versatility for various procedures while maintaining stable arm support in each configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a removable support structure is used to provide flexibility, then adaptability for different procedures is improved, but the stability and firm retention of the arm may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment features incorporate dynamic elements such as adjustable clamps, movable joints, and repositionable components that allow the support structure to be securely fastened in multiple positions. This enables the device to transition between different stable states rather than being fixed in a single configuration, resolving the contradiction between removability and stability.
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AI summary
A support assembly for use during a medical or surgical procedure. The support assembly includes a base structure and a support structure removably connectable to the support structure through attachment features. In illustrated embodiments, the support structure is attached to the base structure in an upright orientation to form a sideboard or guard and attached to the base structure in a horizontal orientation to form an arm support platform. In illustrated embodiment one or both of the base structure or base board and support structure include attachment features to removably connect a radiation shield for protection against radiation exposure.