Medical Device Modular Bag Brackets for Tangle-Free Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical devices face challenges in rapid deployment in non-clinical environments due to tangled wires and delayed attachment of accessories, which can lead to dangerous delays in patient monitoring and treatment.
Innovation Solution
A modular storage system with brackets, bags, and quick-detach fasteners that securely store accessories with plugs already attached, preventing tangling and enabling efficient deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If accessories are stored separately from the medical device, then organization and accessibility are improved, but the risk of tangling wires and delayed attachment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into multiple compartments and sections within the case, allowing different accessories to be organized in separate areas. This segmentation prevents wires from tangling while maintaining easy access to individual components needed for deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
Accessories such as electrodes and wires are pre-attached to the medical device housing in a ready-to-use configuration. This preliminary attachment eliminates the need for on-site assembly, reducing deployment time and ensuring reliable operation from the start.
2Ease of operation
If the medical device is made portable with a handle, then ease of carrying is improved, but the device becomes more vulnerable to damage during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The medical device is equipped with a protective case that includes cushioning materials and a rigid structure to absorb impacts and protect the device during transport. This beforehand protection allows the device to be portable without compromising its durability or internal components.
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible yet protective housing or shell is used to enclose the medical device, providing mechanical protection against damage during carrying while maintaining portability. This protective layer absorbs shocks and prevents direct contact with damaging surfaces.
3Productivity
If accessories are quickly attached to the medical device, then deployment speed is improved, but the complexity of the attachment mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple attachment functions are merged into a single integrated mechanism, allowing accessories to be quickly connected to the medical device through one unified action. This reduces the number of separate fastening operations needed while maintaining rapid deployment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
Accessories are pre-positioned and pre-attached to the device housing in a ready state, eliminating the need for complex on-site attachment procedures. This preliminary preparation enables rapid deployment without requiring complex assembly mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
An example modular bag system includes a bracket configured to be removably coupled to a housing of a medical device and a bag removably coupled to a first arm of the bracket. The first arm extends in a first direction and configured to conform to a portion of a first side of the medical device housing. The bracket also includes a second arm extending in a second direction and configured to conform to a portion of a second side of the medical device housing. A foot extends from the second arm.