Disposable Surgical Drape with Transverse Axis Component Arrangement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing disposable surgical drapes lack universal applicability due to fixed orientations and limited adaptability to different surgical procedures, particularly on symmetrical body structures like the human limbs.
Innovation Solution
A disposable surgical drape design featuring a hole cutout, liquid collection bag, and absorbent material section arranged along the transverse central axis, allowing for flexible placement and rotation to accommodate various surgical positions and orientations, with an adhesive foil element for secure sealing and transparent materials for visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If components are arranged in fixed positions on the surgical drape, then the drape structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the drape lacks adaptability to different surgical procedures and body orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by strategically positioning components (cutout, liquid collection bag, absorbent material section) along the transverse central axis at asymmetric locations. This asymmetric arrangement enables the drape to adapt to different surgical sites and body orientations while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that is easy to manufacture.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components are added to the surgical drape to enhance functionality, then the drape becomes more versatile, but the drape structure becomes more complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functional components (cutout for surgical access, liquid collection bag for fluid management, absorbent material section for moisture absorption, and transparent flat web material for visibility) into a single integrated drape structure. This combination provides versatile functionality while avoiding the complexity of separate components, making the drape cost-effective and easy to use.
3Ease of operation
If the drape is designed with fixed orientation components, then manufacturing and assembly are simplified, but the drape cannot be flexibly positioned for different surgical sites
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the drape with universal applicability by arranging components along the transverse central axis in a configuration that can accommodate different surgical sites and body orientations. The cutout, liquid collection bag, and absorbent material section are positioned to function effectively regardless of the drape's orientation, making it suitable for various surgical procedures without requiring complex manufacturing processes.
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
Enables universal use across different surgical procedures by allowing the drape to be positioned flexibly along the patient's longitudinal axis, ensuring optimal arrangement of components regardless of the surgical site or surgeon's stance, while maintaining sterility and visibility.
Implementation Method 1
the film element is adhesively formed on its underside, at least in the region of the perforation, and in particular has an adhesive coating
Implementation Method 2
The base cloth element has a transparent flat web material at least in an edge region of the perforation
Implementation Method 3
Absorbent material sections serve to absorb fluids released during the procedure
Implementation Method 4
a liquid collection bag and an absorbent material section are provided
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a disposable surgical drape (10) with a longitudinal direction (2) and with a transverse direction (4) and with a top (12) and a bottom (14) comprising a liquid-impermeable base cloth element (16) with two transverse edges (18, 20), and with two longitudinal edges (22, 24), and with a longitudinal center and transverse center axis (26, 28), and with a single hole cutout (30), wherein the hole cutout is covered by a film element (32) and the film element (32) is designed to be adhesive at least in the area of the hole cutout (30) on the bottom (14).The base cloth element (16) has a transparent flat web material (44) in an edge region (42) of the hole cutout (30), wherein the hole cutout (30) is arranged on the transverse central axis (28), and wherein a liquid collection bag (38) with a bag opening (40) facing the hole cutout (30) is fixed on the top (14) of the base cloth element (16) and is arranged on the transverse central axis (28) between the hole cutout (30) and the first or the second longitudinal edge (22, 24), and wherein an absorbent material section (36) is permanently fixed on the top (14) of the base cloth element (16) and is arranged on the transverse central axis (28) between the hole cutout (30) and the respective other longitudinal edge (22, 24).