Sling Fastener Layout for Compact Storage and Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional slings used in lift systems for patients with limited mobility are difficult to store and organize due to their slick surfaces and lack of sufficient fastening means, leading to unraveling and difficulty in identification and retrieval when needed.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates fasteners and a storage pocket with a stiffening insert to secure the sling in a folded configuration, along with a transparent storage bag for easy identification and organization, ensuring the sling remains compact and accessible.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If slings are stored without fastening means, then they are simple to manufacture and store, but they unravel and are difficult to organize and retrieve
Solution Approach 1:
The sling is divided into functional sections with fasteners positioned at specific locations to secure different portions of the sling body, creating organized segments that prevent unraveling while maintaining manufacturing simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The sling includes self-contained fastening features that allow the sling to secure itself during storage without requiring external fastening mechanisms or additional equipment, enabling easy organization and retrieval
2Ease of operation
If slings have slick surfaces for patient comfort, then patient comfort is improved, but storage and organization become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
Fasteners are positioned and configured in advance on the sling body to automatically engage and secure the sling in a folded state, preventing the slick surface from causing storage difficulties while maintaining patient comfort
3Area of stationary object
If slings are stored in a compact folded configuration, then storage space is reduced, but access and identification become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The sling incorporates color-coded identifiers or visual markers that remain visible even when folded and stored, enabling quick identification and retrieval while maintaining compact storage configuration
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AI summary
A sling for supporting a subject is disclosed herein. The sling includes a body, one or more loops extending from the body, a first fastener coupled to a first portion of the body, and a second fastener coupled to a second portion of the body. The first fastener and the second fastener cooperate to enclose the one or more loops by selectively securing the first portion of the body to the second portion of the body in a folded configuration.