Pharmaceutical Administration Device with Flow-Driven Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pharmaceutical administration devices rely on replaceable batteries or accumulators, which require frequent replacement, are heavy, and pose safety risks, and also risk data loss if the power supply fails, as administration data is stored locally and not securely.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a power generator and wireless information transmitter to convert analogue administration data into digital data and transmit it externally, eliminating the need for a replaceable power source and ensuring secure data storage by using a power generator that can harness kinetic, flow, or electromagnetic energy to power the device, and employing an RFID transponder for secure data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If a replaceable battery is used as power storage unit, then the device can operate independently of external power supply, but the device weight and volume increase and battery replacement becomes necessary
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power storage function from a traditional battery and implements it through energy harvesting from the pharmaceutical flow itself. The flow-driven power generator converts the kinetic energy of the flowing pharmaceutical into electrical energy, eliminating the need for heavy replaceable batteries while maintaining operation independence.
Solution Approach 2:
The device serves itself by using the pharmaceutical flow to generate the power needed for operation. The flow-driven power generator automatically converts the kinetic energy of the flowing pharmaceutical into electrical energy, which is stored in a capacitor to power the display and control functions, eliminating the need for external battery replacement.
2Duration of action of moving object
If a replaceable battery is used as power storage unit, then the device can operate independently of external power supply, but battery replacement and disposal processes become necessary
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power storage function from a traditional battery and implements it through energy harvesting from the pharmaceutical flow itself. The flow-driven power generator converts the kinetic energy of the flowing pharmaceutical into electrical energy, eliminating the need for heavy replaceable batteries while maintaining operation independence.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using expensive, heavy, and environmentally problematic replaceable batteries, the patent employs a disposable-like approach where the power is generated from the pharmaceutical flow itself. The energy storage capacitor is small and integrated, eliminating disposal issues associated with traditional batteries.
3Duration of action of moving object
If rechargeable accumulators are used, then power can be stored, but additional user actions for charging are required and safety problems arise
Solution Approach 1:
The device serves itself by using the pharmaceutical flow to generate the power needed for operation. The flow-driven power generator automatically converts the kinetic energy of the flowing pharmaceutical into electrical energy, which is stored in a capacitor to power the display and control functions, eliminating the need for external battery replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical charging system of traditional accumulators with a flow-driven electromagnetic generator. The kinetic energy of the flowing pharmaceutical directly drives the generator to produce electrical energy, eliminating the need for external charging actions and associated safety risks.
4Device complexity
If administration data is stored only in the device, then the device structure remains simple, but data may be lost if power supply fails
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a wireless communication module as an intermediary to transfer administration data from the device to external storage systems. This allows the device to maintain simple internal storage while ensuring data security through external backup, resolving the contradiction between device complexity and data reliability.
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 device becomes self-sufficient in power, reducing the need for battery replacement and ensuring secure data storage by transmitting administration data wirelessly to external devices, enhancing user safety and convenience while maintaining energy efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a power generator means for providing electrical power for the converter means and the information transmitter means
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a device for administration of a pharmaceutical witha) a reservoir (1) for storage of the pharmaceutical, wherein the reservoir (1) has a dispensing opening (2),b) a trigger means (3) for triggering an administration of a pharmaceutical, in which the pharmaceutical is dispensed through the dispensing opening (2),c) an information storage medium (4) for storage of administration data,whereind) a converter means (5) for converting analog administration data into digital administration data,e) a wireless information transmitter means (6) for transmitting the administration data to an external display and/or storage medium, ande) a power generator means (7) for providing electrical power for the converter means (5), information storage medium (4) and/or the information transmitter means, are provided.