Multifunctional Handle Integrating Cable Coiling and Ergonomic Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile blood treatment machines have limited construction space due to separate components for handling, cable storage, and protection, leading to inefficiencies in space usage, high production costs, and increased assembly efforts.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional handle integrating a cable/tube holder and ergonomic grip segment, which also serves as a collision protector, allowing for efficient space use and reduced assembly complexity by combining functions like cable management, machine movement, and interface protection in a single component.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate components are used for moving the machine, coiling cables, and protecting interfaces, then each function can be performed independently, but the construction space is wasted and production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate components (handle for moving, cable coiling mechanism, interface protection elements, stopper) into a single integrated multifunctional handle assembly. This merging reduces the number of separate parts, optimizes construction space, and lowers production costs while maintaining all required functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle assembly is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it serves as a grip for moving the machine, a cable coiling mechanism, a protective barrier for interfaces, and a stopper element. This multi-functionality directly addresses the contradiction by reducing component count while maintaining versatility.
2Ease of operation
If separate components are used for cable coiling and machine moving, then each component can be optimized for its specific function, but assembly effort and production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the cable coiling mechanism and handle into a single assembly, the patent reduces the number of assembly steps required during manufacturing. The combined structure eliminates the need to separately assemble and position multiple independent components, thereby reducing assembly effort and production costs.
3Ease of operation
If a conventional handle design is used, then it provides basic gripping function, but it cannot perform cable management or interface protection functions
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed as a multifunctional assembly that maintains ergonomic gripping capabilities while adding cable management features (coiling mechanism), interface protection (raised edge barrier), and stopper functions. This universal design allows a single component to fulfill multiple operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle assembly is divided into distinct functional segments (grip portion, cable coiling section, protective raised edge, stopper element) that are integrally connected. Each segment performs a specific function while contributing to the overall versatility of the assembly.
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AI summary
A multifunctional handle for a blood treatment machine for moving the blood treatment machine by hand and also for the coiling of cables, with a placement segment and a slip prevention segment which protrudes from a first end of the first flat section at an angle from the first flat section and which is designed ergonomically to be grasped by a hand.