Modular Medical Support System with Pivotal Joint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support systems for medical-technical devices in clinical environments lack flexibility in mounting options and adjustment capabilities, making them difficult to reconfigure and adapt to varying environments and device orientations.
Innovation Solution
A modular support system comprising a fixation unit, a support module, a support arm, and a joint member, which allows for quick and flexible mounting on various surfaces and easy adjustment of device position and orientation using a clamping unit and a pivotable joint.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional mounting systems are used, then devices can be mounted on fixed surfaces, but the system lacks flexibility for different mounting locations and orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is divided into separate modular components: a fixation unit for mounting to the environment, a support module for holding the device, and a support arm for positioning. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and enables flexible reconfiguration for different mounting scenarios without increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixation unit is designed with universal mounting capabilities that can attach to various surfaces and structures in clinical environments. The support module can accommodate different device types and orientations, making the system adaptable to multiple mounting locations and configurations without requiring separate specialized systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If devices are mounted on fixed support systems, then stable support is provided, but reconfiguration and re-allocation become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The support arm incorporates a pivotal joint that enables dynamic adjustment of the device position and orientation while maintaining stable support. The joint allows the support arm to rotate between a first position for stable mounting and a second position for reconfiguration, enabling quick re-allocation without time-consuming disassembly or complex adjustment procedures.
3Ease of operation
If conventional mounting systems are used, then simple structure is maintained, but adjustment properties for position and orientation are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotal joint in the support arm provides dynamic adjustment capability, allowing the device to be repositioned and reoriented easily while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. The joint mechanism enables smooth movement between different positions without requiring complex mounting hardware or multiple separate components.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a support system for mounting a medical-technical device, comprising a fixation unit, a support module that is attachable to fixation unit, a support arm that comprises a mounting end and an attachment end, wherein the mounting end is mountable to support module; and a joint member that is attachable to attachment end of support arm.