Surgical Component Connector With Sliding Radial Thread Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surgical connection mechanisms, such as male and female thread combinations, are time-consuming to both connect and disconnect, which can prolong surgical procedures.
Innovation Solution
A surgical component connecting device featuring a support element slidably mounted relative to a body element, with surgical component engaging elements that transition between two states, allowing for a resilient and reliable connection that can be quickly released by moving the support element and engaging elements radially, facilitating faster disengagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional male and female thread combinations are used for surgical component connections, then reliable connection is achieved, but connection and disconnection time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting device is segmented into distinct functional elements: a body element with engaging elements, and a support element that can slide relative to the body. This segmentation allows the engaging elements to be quickly repositioned between engaged and disengaged states, reducing connection and disconnection time while maintaining reliable threading engagement when connected
Solution Approach 2:
The support element is designed to be slidable relative to the body element, creating a dynamic structure that can rapidly transition between states. When the support element slides, the engaging elements move radially to either engage with or disengage from the surgical component threads, enabling fast connection and release without compromising connection reliability
2Strength
If traditional threaded connections are used, then firm connection is provided, but release operation becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The invention adds a radial dimension to the connection mechanism. The engaging elements can move radially outward to disengage from threads and radially inward to engage, providing an additional degree of freedom beyond simple rotation. This dimensional change makes release operation easier and faster while maintaining strong threaded connection when engaged
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connections are made and released during surgical procedure, then surgical components can be adjusted, but overall procedure time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The engaging elements are pre-positioned on the support element, ready for rapid engagement. The slidable support element allows multiple connections to be made and released quickly in sequence, maintaining adaptability for component adjustments while improving overall surgical procedure efficiency through reduced connection time
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a robust and reliable connection while significantly reducing the time required to connect and disconnect surgical components, enhancing the efficiency of surgical procedures.
Implementation Method 1
The biasing unit may be a spring or a deformable component. The biasing unit may be deformed during transition away from the first state towards the second state.
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AI summary
A surgical component connecting device, kit, and method are disclosed. The surgical component connective device includes an outer body, a body element, and a support element. The support element is slidably mounted relative to the body element. Two or more surgical component engaging elements provided towards the distal end of the body element, and at least one of the surgical component engaging elements is operably connected to the support element. The two or more surgical component engaging elements have a first state and a second state. The separation of the two or more surgical component engaging elements is greater in the second state than in the first state.