Videoscope Processor Mount With Swivel Display and Fluid Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an economical video processing apparatus that can be used with various videoscope technologies and settings, capable of supporting different display modules and adapting to different positions, especially in medical environments where fluids may be present.
Innovation Solution
A video processing system comprising a video processing apparatus with a housing that includes an input port for receiving video signals from a videoscope, an output connector for transmitting video signals to a display module, and a bracket interface to support a display module in various positions, featuring a swivel assembly and pivot assemblies for adjustable mounting, and a textured friction plate for controlled movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a video processing apparatus is designed to work with various videoscope technologies and display modules, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The video processing apparatus incorporates a universal bracket interface design that can accommodate multiple types of display modules (mountable, wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted) through a standardized mounting mechanism. This allows the same apparatus to work with various videoscope technologies and display configurations without requiring separate specialized designs for each type.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus includes adjustable mounting mechanisms with movable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration of display module positions and orientations. The bracket interface enables flexible positioning to adapt to different installation environments and user requirements.
2Ease of operation
If the video processing apparatus is made portable and adaptable to different positions, then ease of operation is improved, but stability in fluid environments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The video processing apparatus employs sealed enclosures and protective barriers that prevent fluid ingress while maintaining portability. The housing incorporates fluid-resistant materials and sealing mechanisms that protect internal components during portable operation in medical environments where fluids may be present.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket interface acts as an intermediary mounting structure that provides both portability through adjustable positioning and protection through secure, stable attachment. The mounting mechanism serves as a buffer between the portable apparatus and the installation environment, ensuring stability while maintaining ease of repositioning.
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AI summary
A video processing system including a video processing apparatus (VPA) including: a housing having a top wall with a top wall periphery, a top surface extending to the top wall periphery, and a central area; an input port adapted to receive video input signals from a videoscope; an output connector adapted to transmit video output signals; and a bracket interface supported by the housing and adapted to support a support bracket including a first retention feature, bracket interface located within the central area of the top wall and comprising a bracket base receptacle and a second retention feature, the bracket base receptacle sized and shaped to receive a base end of the support bracket, and the second retention feature sized and shaped to cooperate with the first retention feature to removably retain the base end of the support bracket.