Monitor Carrier Elongated-Hole Mount for Center-of-Gravity Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing carriers for medical apparatuses are complex, expensive, and require significant space, with difficulty in adjusting the center of gravity for angle changes.

Innovation Solution

A carrier design featuring elongated holes in the device carrier and screws that allow for easy adjustment of the relative position between the fastening means and device carrier, enabling displacement of the center of gravity for angle adjustment without requiring extensive modifications or additional space.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If traditional carriers are used to carry medical apparatuses, then the apparatus can be suspended, but the carrier structure is complex, expensive, and requires significant space

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecarrier structureVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The carrier is divided into separate functional components: a support arm with mounting bracket, a fastening means with elongated holes, and adjustment mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using simple processes, reducing overall complexity and manufacturing cost while maintaining functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs simple, inexpensive materials and construction methods for the carrier components, using basic metals and straightforward fastening mechanisms rather than complex engineered parts, making the carrier cost-effective and easy to replace if needed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

2Area of stationary object

If traditional carriers are used, then the apparatus can be suspended, but the carrier requires significant space

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecarrier spaceVSAvoidadjustment capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The carrier incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through elongated holes and movable fastening means, allowing the center of gravity to be repositioned along the support arm. This enables angle adjustment and adaptability to different apparatus weights and configurations without requiring additional space or complex mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The elongated holes provide adjustment in one dimension (along the length of the support arm) while maintaining a compact overall structure. This linear adjustment path allows center of gravity modification without adding vertical or lateral space requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Ease of operation

If the suspension point is changed to adjust the apparatus angle, then the center of gravity can be repositioned, but the carrier construction becomes complex and difficult to modify

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveangle adjustmentVSAvoidcarrier construction

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fastening means can be moved along the elongated holes to dynamically adjust the suspension point position, enabling easy angle changes. The simple hole-and-fastener design allows quick reconfiguration without complex mechanisms or difficult modifications to the carrier structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The position parameter of the fastening means is changed by moving it along the elongated holes, which directly adjusts the center of gravity location and apparatus angle. This simple parameter adjustment mechanism avoids complex construction while providing effective angle control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

4Adaptability or versatility

If the carrier is designed with adjustment capabilities, then the apparatus angle can be changed, but the carrier becomes expensive and complex to manufacture

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustment capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The adjustment capability is achieved through segmented design with elongated holes in the support arm and corresponding fastening means, allowing simple independent manufacturing of each component without requiring expensive integrated adjustment mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Adjustment is achieved by changing the position parameter of the fastening means along the elongated holes, providing adaptability through simple geometric modification rather than complex mechanical systems, thereby keeping manufacturing costs low

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250389377A1Carrier, preferably monitor carrier, with center of gravity adjustment via elongated hole

Publication Date: 2025.12.25 MAVIG GMBH

AI summary

The invention relates, among other things, to a carrier for carrying an apparatus, the carrier comprising: a fastening means with two screws; a support arm positioned in a first direction relative to the fastening means, wherein the apparatus is at least indirectly attachable to the support arm, wherein the support arm comprises two elongated holes in a (first) plane, wherein the (first) plane extends perpendicular to the first direction, and wherein the two elongated holes are aligned in a same direction; at least one counterpart, wherein the two screws are adapted to connect the fastening means to the at least one counterpart through the two elongated holes.