Multi-Region Fluid Collection Structure for Gravity-Independent Drainage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fluid collection devices are limited by a single fluid collection region, which restricts their effectiveness in various positions and can lead to inefficiencies due to reliance on gravity for fluid drainage.
Innovation Solution
The development of fluid collection devices with multiple fluid collection regions and conduits that allow for adjustable fluid communication with a vacuum source, enabling efficient fluid collection regardless of device positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single fluid collection region is used, then the device structure is simple, but the device cannot effectively collect fluid in various positions due to reliance on gravity
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid collection device is divided into multiple fluid collection regions (first, second, and third regions) instead of a single region. Each region can independently collect fluid, allowing the device to effectively collect fluid regardless of the device's orientation or position on the patient's body.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple fluid collection regions are added, then fluid collection effectiveness in various positions is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple fluid collection regions are integrated into a single device, each capable of independent fluid collection. This multi-functional design allows the device to adapt to various positions and orientations on the patient's body, ensuring effective fluid collection regardless of how the device is positioned.
3Productivity
If gravity-dependent drainage is used, then the device is simple to operate, but fluid drainage efficiency decreases when the device is not in a vertical position
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates a valve mechanism that can be dynamically adjusted to control fluid communication between different collection regions and the drainage conduit. This allows the operator to selectively enable or disable specific collection regions based on the device's position and the patient's needs, optimizing fluid drainage efficiency while maintaining ease of operation through simple valve control.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances the versatility and efficiency of fluid collection by ensuring that at least one collection region is always positioned for optimal gravity-driven drainage, allowing effective use in various orientations and positions.
Implementation Method 1
a fluid permeable body positioned within the chamber and extending across at least a portion of the opening
Implementation Method 2
The first fluid collection region is positioned lower than at least the second fluid collection region such that gravity draws fluid to the first fluid collection region
Data Source
AI summary
Examples relate to fluid collection devices, and related systems and methods. In some embodiments, a fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier and a fluid permeable body. The fluid impermeable barrier may at least partially define a chamber, an opening in fluid communication with the chamber, an aperture, and multiple fluid collection regions each angled relative to one or more adjacent fluid collection regions of the multiple fluid collection regions. One or more conduits may be positioned at least partially within the chamber and extending through or in fluid communication with the aperture in the fluid impermeable barrier. At least one inlet may be in fluid communication with the one or more conduits and positioned or positionable in each of the multiple fluid collection regions. The fluid permeable body may be positioned within the chamber and extend across at least a portion of the opening.