Modular Hyperbaric Chamber With Reversible Control Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current hyperbaric chambers face challenges with space constraints, ventilation, structural integrity, fire safety, emergency access, regulatory compliance, patient privacy, and window orientation, making it difficult to install and operate safely and effectively.
Innovation Solution
A modular hyperbaric chamber with a reversible control section and mirrored window system, allowing customizable placement and access to controls on either side of the chamber, enhancing flexibility and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a hyperbaric chamber is installed in a limited space, then space constraints are reduced, but access and egress for patients and medical personnel becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The hyperbaric chamber is divided into modular sections that can be configured in different arrangements. The control section is separated and made reversible, allowing it to be positioned optimally for access while the patient chamber remains compact. This segmentation enables the chamber to fit in limited spaces while maintaining easy access pathways.
Solution Approach 2:
The control section is designed to be reversible, allowing it to be moved between different positions on the chamber. This dynamic repositioning capability enables optimization of access and egress routes based on the specific installation location and operational requirements, transforming a static limitation into a flexible solution.
2Device complexity
If the control section is fixed on one side of the chamber, then structural simplicity is maintained, but flexibility in placement and access is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The control section is designed with reversible mounting capabilities, allowing it to be moved between different positions on the chamber. This dynamic repositioning is achieved through removable mounting mechanisms that enable the control section to be reconfigured based on operational needs, installation location, or maintenance requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The reversible control section design provides multiple functions: it can be positioned for optimal operator access, configured for maintenance access, or arranged to optimize patient interaction. This multi-functional capability allows a single control section to serve various purposes depending on the specific operational context.
3Ease of operation
If windows are oriented to allow patient viewing, then patient comfort is improved, but safety monitoring by healthcare professionals becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The window configuration uses asymmetric design elements and positioning to create different viewing angles and perspectives. This asymmetric arrangement allows patients to view outward while maintaining healthcare professionals' ability to monitor through strategically positioned windows and mirrors, balancing comfort and safety requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Mirrors are used to create optical copies of the patient's surroundings, allowing healthcare professionals to monitor the patient environment through reflected images. This copying mechanism enables safe monitoring without requiring direct line-of-sight windows, thus maintaining patient comfort while ensuring safety oversight.
4Stability of the object's composition
If a non-modular hyperbaric chamber is used, then structural integrity is maintained, but adaptability to different locations and customizations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The hyperbaric chamber is constructed from standardized modular sections that can be assembled in different configurations. These modules are designed with standardized connection interfaces that maintain structural integrity while allowing flexible arrangement to accommodate different installation locations and customizations.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design allows for parameter changes in terms of length, configuration, and component arrangement while maintaining structural integrity through standardized connection methods. The system can be adapted to different locations and requirements by changing the arrangement parameters of the same standardized modules.
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AI summary
A modular hyperbaric chamber system with a reversible control section is disclosed, providing enhanced flexibility in chamber placement and orientation within various spatial constraints. The system includes a modular cylindrical vessel composed of a cylindrical body section, a head section, and a door section, with the body section featuring a reversible control section. This reversible control section, equipped with mirrored control inlets and windows, allows for 180-degree rotation, altering the chamber's orientation. The chamber maintains an internal pressure of at least 3 atmospheres and includes a flow control system for oxygen transfer from an external source into the chamber. A control panel with a housing and multiple controls is operably connected to the flow control system and can be secured to either the interior or exterior mirrored control inlets. The system's design accommodates custom configurations and ensures patient and operator convenience and safety.