Universal Ventilator Mounting System for Wheelchairs
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Solution Overview
Problem
The diverse configurations of wheelchairs pose a challenge for providing a standard method to mount ventilators, requiring different mounting solutions for each type, which can be cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a first member with a coupler structure that can be releasably fastened to a wheelchair and a second member with a corresponding coupler structure that can be coupled with the ventilator, allowing for universal mounting on various wheelchair types using adjustable straps and fasteners.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If different mounting solutions are used for different wheelchair types, then the ventilator can be securely mounted on each specific wheelchair, but the device complexity and difficulty of operation increase due to requiring multiple different mounting systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single mounting system with a standardized coupler structure that can interface with multiple wheelchair types. The first coupler structure on the mounting device and second coupler structure on the ventilator create a universal interface that works across different wheelchair configurations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized mounting systems while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into distinct modular components: a first member with a first coupler structure that attaches to the wheelchair, and a second member with a second coupler structure that attaches to the ventilator. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining compatibility across different wheelchair types, reducing overall system complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different mounting solutions are used for different wheelchair types, then the ventilator can be adapted to each wheelchair configuration, but the ease of operation decreases due to requiring users to learn and switch between different mounting procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The universal coupler structure design allows the same mounting procedure to work across all wheelchair types. Users learn one standardized mounting process rather than multiple different procedures, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining broad adaptability to different wheelchair configurations through the standardized interface.
3Reliability
If multiple different mounting systems are used for different wheelchairs, then each mounting system can be optimized for its specific wheelchair type, but the loss of time increases when transferring the ventilator between different wheelchairs
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized universal interface enables rapid transfer of the ventilator between different wheelchairs using the same mounting procedure. Since the coupler structures are designed to be interchangeable across all wheelchair types, users can quickly detach and reattach the ventilator without needing to learn or switch between different mounting systems, minimizing transfer time while maintaining secure mounting.
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AI summary
A system for mounting a ventilator on a wheelchair is provided. The system comprises a first member and a second member. The first member is configured to be releasably fastened to the wheelchair. The first member comprises a first coupler structure. The second member is coupled with the ventilator. The second member comprises a second coupler structure that is configured to be releasably coupled with the first coupler structure to mount the ventilator on the wheelchair.