Robotic Radial Arm Board Motorized Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current radial arm boards for cardiac procedures are uncomfortable for patients, limit arm movement, and require manual manipulation, making it difficult for healthcare providers to position them effectively for access to veins or arteries.
Innovation Solution
A robotic radial arm board with motorized components allowing lateral, vertical, and angular movement, controlled via a remote panel, with adjustable straps for patient comfort and accessibility, enabling multi-axis movement and automated positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual manipulation is used to position the radial arm board, then the device structure remains simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates and positioning precision is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical manipulation with an automated motorized positioning system. Motors are integrated into the radial arm board to enable automated adjustment of the arm position, eliminating the need for manual struggle to find comfortable and accessible positions while maintaining the basic mechanical structure of the board.
Solution Approach 2:
The radial arm board transitions from a static manual positioning system to a dynamic automated system. The motorized components allow the board to actively adjust and reposition itself based on control signals, providing adaptability and ease of operation without significantly complicating the overall device structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the radial arm board is designed for single-axis movement, then the device complexity remains low, but the adaptability deteriorates and patient comfort is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the radial arm board from single-axis movement to multi-axis movement capability. By incorporating motors that enable movement along multiple axes (radial, tangential, and vertical directions), the board gains enhanced adaptability and range of motion, allowing it to accommodate various patient positions and procedural requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
3Stability of the object's composition
If gel pads and tape are used to stabilize the patient's hand, then the stability is improved, but the patient comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the uncomfortable mechanical restraint method (gel pads and tape) with a motorized stabilization system. Motors are used to precisely position and hold the patient's hand in the required position, providing stability without the need for uncomfortable padding or taping, thereby eliminating the harmful factor of patient discomfort while maintaining hand stability.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention include a radial arm board for use during a cardiac procedure with an upper arm board and a lower arm board. The radial arm board includes one or more motors to control the position of the arm with a control panel. The components of the radial arm board can be moved laterally, raised, and lowered, thus allowing multiple degrees of freedom for the device. The radial arm allows comfort for the patient, accessibility of the arm to the doctor, and eliminates the need for manual manipulation of the radial arm board.