Removable Display Unit for Stand Scale Accessibility
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weight measuring apparatuses with digital displays and operator control units are often positioned in a way that makes them difficult for medical staff to access, especially when placed near walls or in corners of treatment rooms, as the patient's body obstructs the view during measurements.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus features a receiving and connecting device at the top segment, allowing the digital display and operator control unit to be positioned in at least two different locations, using mechanisms such as rails, hooks, or magnetic strips, enabling flexible placement and improved accessibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the digital display and operator control unit are factory-positioned fixedly at the top segment of the scale, then the device structure is simple and stable, but the accessibility to the display and control unit deteriorates when the scale is positioned near walls or corners
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the display and control unit movable rather than fixed. The receiving and connecting device allows the display unit to be repositioned between multiple positions (e.g., front, side, or top of the scale) depending on where the scale is placed in the treatment room. This dynamic positioning capability ensures that the display remains accessible to medical staff regardless of the scale's location, resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and operational accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the display and control unit from the main scale body by introducing a removable receiving and connecting device. This segmentation allows the display unit to be independently positioned and repositioned without affecting the overall structural integrity of the scale. The connecting device (such as a magnetic connector or mechanical interface) enables easy attachment and detachment, facilitating flexible positioning while maintaining a simple overall structure.
2Area of stationary object
If the scale is positioned near walls or in corners to save space, then the space utilization is improved, but the accessibility to the display and operator control unit deteriorates due to patient obstruction
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic positioning capability allows the display unit to be reconfigured based on the scale's placement. When the scale is positioned near a wall or corner, the display can be moved to the side or front position that remains accessible to medical staff. This adaptability enables space-efficient positioning without sacrificing operational accessibility, as the display location can be optimized for each specific installation scenario.
3Device complexity
If the display and operator control unit are positioned at the top segment, then the device structure is simplified, but the accessibility deteriorates when patients stand on the scale as their bodies partially conceal the display
Solution Approach 1:
The removable receiving and connecting device enables the display unit to be dynamically repositioned from the top segment to alternative locations such as the front or side of the scale. This eliminates the obstruction problem caused by patients standing on the scale, as the display can be positioned in areas not blocked by the patient's body. The structural complexity remains low because the repositioning mechanism uses simple connecting devices rather than complex mechanical systems.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the display unit from the top segment through the removable connecting device, the system allows the display to be independently positioned away from the patient obstruction zone. This segmentation maintains structural simplicity while enabling the display to be placed in optimal locations for accessibility, such as on the side or front of the scale where it remains visible and reachable during patient measurements.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for measuring the weight of a person, wherein the weight measuring apparatus has at least one digital display and operator control unit. The at least one display and operator control unit is connectable to the weight measuring apparatus in at least two different positions in the region of a top segment thereof, so as to realize improved operability of the apparatus from different sides.