Perfusion Accessory Holder Layout for Clutter-Free Device Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cardiovascular surgical procedures face challenges in managing clutter, enhancing accessibility, preserving space, safely securing devices, and ease of installation and use for tools and instruments like pressure transducers, stopcock manifolds, hemoconcentrators, and ultrasonic flow probes.
Innovation Solution
A clipping base mount with opposing pairs of clipping brackets and a perfusion instrument or equipment holder that securely attaches to the base mount using shoulder plates, allowing for easy installation and organization of various devices, reducing clutter and enhancing accessibility in the treatment area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple perfusion devices are placed in the treatment area, then the functionality and versatility are improved, but clutter and space management deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple perfusion devices (pressure transducers, stopcock manifolds, hemoconcentrators, tubing clamps, ultrasonic flow probes, temperature probes) into a single integrated holding apparatus mounted on the perfusion machine, merging previously scattered devices into one organized unit that reduces clutter while maintaining full functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The holding apparatus serves multiple functions simultaneously: it holds various perfusion accessories, provides organized storage, ensures safe security of devices, and maintains accessibility - making the system versatile and adaptable to different perfusion procedure requirements
2Reliability
If devices are securely mounted to reduce clutter, then safety and organization are improved, but accessibility and ease of use may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The holding apparatus features specifically designed slots and mounting positions for different types of perfusion devices, with each location optimized for its intended device type, ensuring both secure mounting and easy accessibility when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus allows dynamic access to mounted devices through its designed slot structure, enabling quick removal and installation of accessories during procedures while maintaining secure mounted positions during operation
3Reliability
If a comprehensive holding system is implemented, then device security and organization are improved, but device complexity and installation cost may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The holding apparatus is segmented into multiple independent slots and mounting positions, each capable of holding different device types, allowing the system to be installed and configured in a modular fashion that reduces overall complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus serves as an intermediary mounting structure between the perfusion machine and various accessories, providing a standardized interface that simplifies installation and reduces the complexity of directly integrating multiple different devices
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AI summary
An apparatus and method which uses a flat or curved clipping base mount and one or more instrument or equipment holders to hold instruments and devices in a treatment area to perform cardiovascular or perfusion procedures.