Ultrasound Diagnostic Push Handle With Segmented Height Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultrasound diagnostic apparatuses lack a simple structure that allows for adjustable handle height to accommodate workers of varying heights and prevent interference with other components during movement.
Innovation Solution
A push handle structure with interchangeable components, including an upper and lower support member and an intermediate member, allowing adjustable height and preventing interference with the articulated arm by bending the handle when extended.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the handle support is made as a single integrated piece, then the structure is simple, but the handle height cannot be adjusted for workers of different heights
Solution Approach 1:
The handle support is divided into multiple detachable segments (first handle support, second handle support, and intermediate member) that can be coupled together. This segmentation allows the handle height to be adjusted by adding or removing intermediate members, while keeping each segment relatively simple in structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the handle is extended to increase height, then tall workers can use it, but it interferes with the articulated arm supporting the main monitor
Solution Approach 1:
The handle support structure allows dynamic adjustment of handle height and position. By detaching intermediate members, the handle can be repositioned to avoid interfering with the articulated arm's movement range, while still providing sufficient height for tall workers when needed.
3Ease of operation
If the handle height is increased for tall workers, then usability improves, but the overall device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The handle support is segmented into detachable sections, allowing the device to be configured with only the necessary height for each specific workspace. This avoids permanently increasing the device size while still accommodating tall workers when needed by adding intermediate members.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the handle support structure is made detachable for height adjustment, then height adaptability improves, but the coupling structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling portions are designed with universal interfaces that can connect different combinations of handle support segments. The same coupling structure is used for connecting the first handle support to the second, and for connecting intermediate members, providing a standardized multi-functional connection system that reduces overall complexity.
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AI summary
A push handle of an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes a handle top that includes grip portions, and a handle support of which an upper end is fixed to the handle top and a lower end is fixed to an apparatus body. The handle support includes an upper support member that is integrated with the handle top, a lower support member that is provided on the apparatus body, and an intermediate support member of which an upper end portion is attachably and detachably coupled to the upper support member and a lower end portion is attachably and detachably coupled to the lower support member. The upper support member and the lower support member can be directly coupled to each other without the intermediate support member therebetween. In a state where the upper support member and the lower support member are coupled to each other via the intermediate support member, a height of the push handle is increased. In a state where the upper support member and the lower support member are directly coupled to each other, the height of the push handle is reduced.