Ventilator Mount Spring-Loaded Lock Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ventilator mounting solutions lack stability and often require precise alignment, making them difficult to mount securely on roll stands or wheelchairs, and are prone to detachment in a vertical direction.
Innovation Solution
A ventilator mount system with a platform and a releasable lock assembly that includes a pair of flanges and a spring-loaded plunger, allowing for secure engagement and easy release, facilitating stable mounting on various stands, including roll stands and wheelchairs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a ventilator is mounted on a roll stand using conventional mounting solutions, then the ventilator can be positioned for therapy mobility, but the mounting lacks adequate stability and is prone to detachment in the vertical direction
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system employs a spring-loaded plunger that dynamically adjusts between locked and unlocked states. The spring mechanism provides continuous force to maintain engagement while allowing controlled release, enabling the mount to adapt to vertical forces during mobility while preventing unintended detachment
Solution Approach 2:
The locking function is extracted as a separate, dedicated mechanism (the plunger and lock assembly) distinct from the mounting structure itself. This allows the locking action to be optimized independently, providing specialized vertical resistance without compromising the overall mounting design
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional mounting solutions are used, then the ventilator can be attached to the stand, but the mounting process requires precise alignment and is difficult to secure
Solution Approach 1:
The mount structure is pre-configured with the spring-loaded plunger positioned to automatically engage with the lock slot upon insertion. This preliminary positioning eliminates the need for precise alignment during the mounting process, as the components are designed to self-align and secure in a single insertion motion
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system performs its own alignment and securing functions automatically. The spring-loaded plunger self-adjusts to engage the lock slot without requiring manual alignment, and the design inherently guides the mounting components into proper position through their geometric configuration
3Ease of operation
If a releasable lock assembly is used, then the ventilator mount can be easily released from the platform, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is segmented into distinct functional components: the spring-loaded plunger for engagement, the lock slot for positioning, and the release mechanism for disengagement. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function simply, reducing overall complexity while maintaining ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded plunger acts as an intermediary between the mounting structure and the lock slot. It mediates the engagement and release actions, providing a simple mechanical interface that translates user input into secure locking or releasing without requiring complex control systems
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides enhanced stability and ease of mounting, ensuring the ventilator remains securely attached during use and mobility, reducing the risk of detachment and improving user visibility during the mounting process.
Implementation Method 1
The lock assembly is configured to be moved between a locked position and a release position
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure pertains to a ventilator mount system. The system includes a ventilator mount configured to mount a ventilator thereon; a platform configured to be carried by a stand; and a releasable lock assembly configured to affix the ventilator mount to the platform. In some embodiments, the lock assembly is configured to be moved between a locked position and a release position. In some embodiments, the ventilator mount is releasable from the platform when the lock assembly is moved from the locked position to the release position.