Portable Gynecological Exam Table With Fold-Out Stability Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gynecological exam devices are bulky, non collapsible, and lack adjustability, making them unsuitable for off-site examinations, particularly in remote or home settings, where patients with limited mobility face challenges in receiving accurate and safe pelvic exams due to the need for precise positioning and the inability to transport heavy equipment.
Innovation Solution
A compact, lightweight, and adjustable gynecological exam device that can be easily folded and transported in a standard carry-on luggage, featuring a collapsible design with adjustable height and tilt, expandable panels for stability, and the ability to be used as both a bed and chair, accommodating patients of varying sizes and mobility needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If traditional gynecological exam beds are used, then examination stability and patient support are improved, but device portability and storage compactness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The exam bed is divided into multiple collapsible sections that can be folded into each other, transforming a single large stable structure into segmented compact units for portability while maintaining stability when assembled
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic collapsible structure that can change between stable exam configuration and compact transport configuration, allowing it to adapt between stability and portability needs
2Device complexity
If fixed design exam beds are used, then structural simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different patient sizes and positions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The backrest and leg support structures are made adjustable with multiple position settings, allowing the device to adapt to different patient sizes and examination requirements while maintaining relatively simple construction
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates multiple functional elements (adjustable backrest, leg supports, positioning aids) that enable it to serve various examination purposes and accommodate different patient needs within a single unified structure
3Strength
If heavy duty exam tables are used, then load bearing capacity is improved, but ease of transportation and setup deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The heavy duty structure is segmented into collapsible sections that can be nested within each other, reducing transportation volume and effort while maintaining the load bearing capacity of the assembled structure
Solution Approach 2:
The device utilizes lightweight yet strong materials and thin-walled tubular structures that provide sufficient strength for patient support while minimizing weight and facilitating easy transportation and setup
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AI summary
A compact, lightweight, and sturdy gynecological exam device which can be placed on a bed or other appropriate surfaces for healthcare practitioners to perform examinations. This gynecological exam device is designed to be folded into a compact “box-like” design for easy storage or transportation. When folded, this gynecological exam device is compact enough to fit into a luggage, preferably a standard carry-on luggage with wheels for air travel to remote areas or in-home services. This gynecological exam device has folding and sliding panels, adjustable footrests/stirrups, and adjustable headrest built into various sections of the exam table. These panels can be unfolded or slid into wider sections to accommodate patients of different sizes, heights, and weights. Further, some of these panels are to be used to ensure stability when placed on a soft surface, such as, a mattress, for safety reasons. This gynecological exam device has an adjustable back support for tilting the angle of the top section, and height adjusting mechanism to adjust the height of the lower section to ensure proper positioning of the patient for a safe, comfortable and accurate examination. This gynecological exam device can be laid flat as an exam bed or erected as an exam chair.