Solid Veterinary Wet Tabletop Extension With Integrated Drainage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Veterinary procedures, particularly dental procedures, are performed on tub tables with uncomfortable long grates, which are suboptimal for both operators and patients, and require drainage solutions for used water.
Innovation Solution
A veterinary procedure wet tabletop extension with a solid surface and integrated drainage system, including a shallow basin and drain line, mounted over a veterinary tub table to provide a comfortable working environment and efficient fluid drainage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If procedures are performed on long grates on tub tables, then fluid drainage is enabled, but operator comfort deteriorates and patient care quality decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The tabletop is segmented into two distinct surfaces: a solid top surface for patient contact and procedure work, and a grate bottom surface for fluid drainage. This segmentation allows each surface to optimize its specific function while working together as an integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the solid tabletop surface with the grate drainage structure into a single integrated assembly. The solid top surface is positioned above the grate, and the grate is integrated into the table structure, creating a unified system that provides both comfortable working surface and effective drainage.
2Ease of operation
If a solid top surface is provided for procedures, then operator comfort and patient placement improve, but fluid drainage capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tabletop structure is divided into functional zones: the solid top surface zone for patient placement and procedure work, and the grate zone for fluid drainage. This spatial segmentation allows the solid surface to provide comfort while the grate handles fluid removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The grate acts as an intermediary element between the solid tabletop surface and the drainage system below. It permits fluids to pass through from the solid surface area to the drainage collection area, mediating between the conflicting requirements of solid surface comfort and fluid drainage.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If drainage infrastructure is added to the tabletop, then fluid management improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drainage infrastructure is merged with the tabletop structure itself. The grate is integrated into the table assembly, and the drainage channels are incorporated into the tabletop design, eliminating the need for separate external drainage components and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The tabletop structure is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: providing a solid working surface, enabling fluid drainage, and maintaining structural integrity. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby reducing overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances operator comfort and patient care by allowing seated work positions and effective drainage of fluids during procedures, maintaining patient body heat and improving workspace efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a shallow basin coupled to the bottom surface of the solid examination table beneath the drain opening
Implementation Method 2
a drain line coupled to the shallow basin for providing a drainage path to the veterinary tub table
Data Source
AI summary
An article of manufacture provides a veterinary procedure wet tabletop extension according to the present invention. The tabletop extension includes an examination table having a solid top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer end extending beyond an end of a veterinary tub table when installed, a drain opening about an outer end of the examination table solid top surface, a shallow basin coupled to the bottom surface of the solid examination table beneath the drain opening, a grate filling the drain opening while permitting fluids to drain into the shallow basin, and a drain line coupled to the shallow basin for providing a drainage path to the veterinary tub table.