Multi-Pad Surgeon Support System for Extended Forward-Lean Posture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current surgeon support systems fail to effectively alleviate muscle fatigue and provide adequate support for the entire body weight during extended periods of leaning forward, particularly in surgical and clinical procedures, as they do not adequately support the body weight or allow for the necessary freedom of movement for hands and arms.
Innovation Solution
A surgeon support system with an elevating base, adjustable height, and multiple support pads for the knees, seat, and chest, along with a pivotable chest pad, designed to distribute body weight across multiple areas, reduce pressure points, and allow for easy access to the workspace, featuring wheels or tracks for mobility and optional motorization for ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a surgeon leans forward for extended periods to perform surgery, then access to the workspace is improved, but muscle fatigue increases and body strain occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The support system divides body support into multiple segmented components: foot platform for lower body support, knee pad for knee support, seat pad for hip support, and chest pad for upper body support. Each segment independently supports a specific body part, collectively providing comprehensive support that eliminates muscle fatigue while maintaining forward lean position for workspace access.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from traditional two-dimensional seat support to three-dimensional multi-point support by adding vertical elevation capability through the elevating base and incorporating support at multiple body levels (feet, knees, seat, chest). This dimensional expansion allows the surgeon to maintain an ergonomic forward lean position without strain.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a surgeon maintains a fixed standing position for extended procedures, then stability is improved, but muscle fatigue and inability to rest occur
Solution Approach 1:
The support system transforms the static standing position into a dynamic, adjustable configuration. The elevating base with height adjustment capability and the pivotable chest pad allow the surgeon to dynamically modify the support geometry during procedures. This dynamic adaptability maintains postural stability while enabling periodic position changes to alleviate muscle fatigue.
3Ease of operation
If knee support bands are used to support the knees, then knee support is improved, but overall body weight support and arm freedom are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The support system integrates multiple functions into a single universal device: the elevating base provides height adjustment, the knee pad delivers knee support, the seat pad provides hip support, the chest pad offers upper body support and positioning, and the integrated design simultaneously supports overall body weight while freeing the arms for surgical work. This multi-functional integration resolves the limitations of separate support devices.
4Ease of operation
If a surgeon leans forward extensively to reach the workspace, then access to the surgical site is improved, but pressure points and discomfort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support system applies localized quality enhancement by providing targeted support at specific body contact points: the foot platform supports the feet, the knee pad supports the knees, the seat pad supports the hips, and the chest pad supports the upper body. Each pad is positioned to distribute pressure evenly across its contact area, eliminating pressure points while enabling extensive forward lean for workspace access.
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AI summary
A surgeon support system comprising a base having a foot platform with an appropriate angle adapted to support a user's feet. The base surface may be lifted using a jack pedal and the height is adjusted by a base handle. A knee pad is supported by a knee support bar which is attached to the base. The knee pad is pivotally connected to a seat pad and a chest pad support bar. The seat pad is supported by a seat pad height-adjusting strut and the height is adjustable by a seat pad height-adjusting handle. The chest pad support bar supports a chest pad for forward and backward movement of the user. The angle position of the chest pad is adjusted and released by an angle-adjusting knob on a chest pad angle-adjusting bar. The surgeon support system stabilizes a user close to a workspace for extended periods of time.