Universal Connection Adapter for Medical Instruments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for preparing and caring for medical or dental instruments require multiple devices and frequent changes of connection adapters, leading to increased time and complexity in the process.
Innovation Solution
A method and system utilizing a connection adapter that can be releasably connected to a medical or dental instrument and selectively connected to multiple preparation and care devices, allowing for sequential use without separation, facilitating the transfer of preparation and care media through a fluid-transferring connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different connection adapters are used for each preparation and care device, then the instrument can be connected to multiple devices with different interfaces, but the user must change adapters frequently increasing time and complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The connection adapter is designed with a universal interface that can connect to multiple different preparation and care devices through various coupling mechanisms (screw coupling, bayonet coupling, snap-in coupling). This single multi-functional adapter replaces the need for multiple device-specific adapters, allowing the instrument to be connected to different devices without changing the adapter itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection adapter acts as an intermediary component between the medical instrument and different preparation/care devices. It provides a standardized interface that mediates the connection between instruments with various coupling types and the specific device interfaces, eliminating the need for frequent adapter changes.
2Reliability
If multiple preparation and care devices are used for comprehensive instrument treatment, then the preparation and care quality is improved, but the process complexity increases due to multiple device changes
Solution Approach 1:
The universal connection adapter enables seamless integration with multiple preparation and care devices (cleaning devices, disinfection devices, sterilization devices, care devices) without requiring different adapters for each device type. This maintains comprehensive multi-device treatment while simplifying the overall process.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection adapter consolidates multiple connection functions into a single component, merging the interface requirements for different device types into one universal adapter design. This reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies the preparation and care process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If connection adapters are changed frequently between devices, then the instrument can adapt to different device interfaces, but the number of adapters required increases
Solution Approach 1:
One universal connection adapter replaces multiple device-specific adapters. The adapter is designed to accommodate various coupling types (screw, bayonet, snap-in) and can be used with different preparation and care devices, reducing the total number of adapters from multiple device-specific units to a single multi-functional unit.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for preparing and/or caring for a medical or dental instrument is defined in that the instrument jointly with a connection adapter is first connected to a first preparation and/or care device and subsequently to a second preparation and/or care device. Furthermore, a coupling device is described which is configured to connect a preparation and/or care device for a medical or dental instrument to a connection adapter. A plug-in coupling arrangement and a system are also disclosed.