Multi-channel automatic infusion pump with liquid-stopping clamp
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current infusion pumps can only connect with one bag of liquid medicine at a time, requiring medical staff to manually change and reset parameters for each bag, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and increases operational risks.
Innovation Solution
A multi-channel automatic infusion pump with a pump body, infusion switching mechanism, exhaust device, and bubble detection device, allowing connection with multiple bags of liquid medicine simultaneously, featuring a multi-channel liquid-stopping clamp, driving structure, and controller for automated operation and infusion control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a conventional infusion pump connects with only one bag of liquid medicine at a time, then the device structure remains simple, but the operation becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive requiring manual changing and parameter resetting
Solution Approach 1:
The pump body is divided into multiple independent pumping units (first pumping unit, second pumping unit, etc.), each capable of independently pumping different liquid medicines. This segmentation allows simultaneous connection with multiple infusion bags while maintaining manageable structural complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump body is designed with multi-functional capability to simultaneously perform multiple infusion operations through different pumping units. Each pumping unit can be independently controlled and configured, allowing the single pump device to serve multiple infusion purposes concurrently, eliminating the need for manual bag changes.
2Loss of time
If medical staff manually change infusion bags and reset parameters, then operational control remains simple, but time and effort are significantly consumed
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple infusion bags are pre-loaded into the pump system simultaneously before the infusion process begins. The pump is pre-configured with multiple pumping units, each associated with a specific infusion bag and parameter set, allowing the system to automatically switch between different infusions without manual intervention during the infusion process.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump system automatically manages the switching between different infusion bags and parameter sets without requiring manual intervention. The control unit automatically selects and switches between different pumping units based on the infusion requirements, eliminating the need for medical staff to manually change bags and reset parameters.
3Productivity
If multiple infusion bags are connected simultaneously, then operational efficiency improves, but the risk of operational errors increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit incorporates feedback mechanisms to monitor the status of each pumping unit and infusion bag simultaneously. The system can detect and respond to operational conditions in real-time, ensuring safe and reliable multi-channel infusion by continuously monitoring parameters and alerting to potential errors in any of the multiple infusion channels.
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AI summary
The invention provides a multi-channel automatic infusion pump, comprising: a pump body; a pump door; an infusion switching mechanism, an exhaust device and a bubble detection device arranged on the pump body; wherein the infusion switching mechanism includes a multi-channel liquid-stopping clamp, a liquid-stopping clamp fixing base and a driving structure; the multi-channel liquid-stopping clamp includes a body and N channels formed on the body, each channel includes a liquid-passing section and a liquid-stopping section, the liquid-passing section and the liquid-stopping section on each channel are arranged in a manner that any one of a plurality of upper branch tubes is located on the liquid-passing section of the corresponding channel while other upper branch tubes are located on the liquid-stopping section of the corresponding channel. The invention can access at least two bags of liquid medicine at one time, and has the advantages of simple operation, time and labor saving.