Pacemaker Wire Conversion for Permanent-Temporary Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pacemakers, particularly temporary and permanent types, face compatibility issues due to differing electrode wires and interfaces, leading to potential malfunction when mixed or overlapped.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional pacemaker wire conversion device with a box body containing connectors for both permanent and temporary electrodes and pacemakers, connected via a circuit line with crosslink points, allowing seamless electrical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate connector systems are used for permanent and temporary pacemakers, then each system can be optimized for its specific function, but compatibility and interchangeability between systems are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal connector system where a single box body structure integrates multiple connector types (permanent electrode female connector, temporary electrode female connector, permanent pacemaker male connector, temporary pacemaker male connector). This allows the same physical interface to support multiple pacemaker and electrode combinations, enabling interchangeability while maintaining functional reliability through dedicated connection pathways for each type.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector system is segmented into distinct functional modules within the box body, with separate male and female connectors for permanent and temporary applications. Each connector type maintains its specific functional characteristics while being integrated into a unified system architecture, allowing optimized performance for each pacemaker type while achieving overall compatibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a unified connector system is designed to support both permanent and temporary pacemakers, then compatibility and interchangeability are achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple connector functions into a single box body unit, consolidating what would otherwise be separate connector devices. The unified structure houses all necessary male and female connectors for permanent and temporary pacemakers in one integrated component, reducing the total number of separate devices needed while maintaining functional distinctions through internal organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The box body acts as an intermediary device that mediates between different pacemaker types and electrode types. Rather than requiring direct compatibility between all combinations, the box body provides a standardized interface layer that translates and adapts connections between various permanent and temporary systems, simplifying the overall compatibility challenge.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connector types are integrated in one device, then versatility is improved, but manufacturing and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The manufacturing process is segmented into modular assembly steps, where each connector type (permanent electrode, temporary electrode, permanent pacemaker, temporary pacemaker) can be prepared and tested independently before final integration into the box body. This modular approach allows specialized manufacturing techniques for each connector type while simplifying quality control and assembly procedures.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a multifunctional pacemaker wire conversion device and an application method thereof. The device includes a box body, a permanent electrode female connector, a permanent electrode male connector, a temporary electrode female connector, a temporary electrode male connector, and a circuit line. A cavity is formed in the box body, the permanent electrode female connector, the permanent electrode male connector, the temporary electrode female connector, and the temporary electrode male connector are disposed on the box body, and the permanent electrode female connector, the permanent electrode male connector, the temporary electrode female connector, and the temporary electrode male connector are electrically connected to each other through the circuit line disposed in the cavity.