Portable Privacy Screen Structure for Patient Transport Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing privacy screens in healthcare settings are often large, bulky, and not portable, making them unsuitable for use during patient transport, and they fail to effectively block bright overhead lights.
Innovation Solution
A portable, quick-deploy privacy screen comprising a semi-rigid frame and a cover that can be easily attached and detached, with a convex exterior and concave interior design to maintain patient privacy while allowing healthcare practitioners access during transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional privacy screens are used in healthcare settings, then patient privacy is maintained, but the screens are large, bulky, and cannot be used during patient transport
Solution Approach 1:
The privacy screen is divided into multiple panels that can be folded together to form a complete screen or separated for storage and transport. This segmentation allows the screen to be compact when not in use while providing full coverage when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The foldable panels are designed to nest within each other when collapsed, similar to a nested doll structure. This nesting mechanism minimizes the storage volume while maintaining the full screen area when unfolded and assembled.
2Ease of operation
If traditional privacy screens are used, then patient privacy is maintained, but they require tools to assemble and are not easily deployed
Solution Approach 1:
The privacy screen incorporates self-assembling features where panels connect to each other through built-in attachment mechanisms that do not require external tools. The structure is designed to automatically align and secure panels when brought together, enabling quick deployment by healthcare providers without specialized assembly equipment.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional privacy screens are used, then patient privacy is maintained, but they do not block bright light from overhead
Solution Approach 1:
The privacy screen utilizes composite materials that combine light-blocking properties with privacy features. The material composition is designed to effectively block bright overhead lights while maintaining the necessary opacity for patient privacy, maximizing the screening effect within the available screen area.
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AI summary
A privacy screen with rapid deploy, mount, and storage features. The privacy screen comprises a semi-rigid frame supporting a cover. The privacy screen is held in place with tension or friction against bed side rails. The privacy screen is portable, provides privacy to a patient, and allows patient access by a health care professional.