Wagon IV Pole Attachment Pivot Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing IV pole attachment mechanisms for wagons are cumbersome and require multiple staff members to transport a child with IV fluids or medications, often necessitating interruptions in treatment due to the difficulty in moving both the wagon and the IV pole simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
An accessory attachment mechanism for wagons featuring a pivot arm and retention mechanism that securely holds IV poles, allowing for easy transition between storage and use positions, enabling single-person operation and minimizing treatment interruptions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If IV pole attachment mechanisms are added to wagons, then the ability to transport IV poles with children is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism is integrated within the wagon structure, with mounting brackets attached to the wagon frame and pivot arms that fold against the wagon body when not in use. The IV pole clamp is nested within the pivot arm assembly, allowing the entire mechanism to be compact when stored and easily accessible when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism is designed to accommodate various IV pole sizes and configurations through an adjustable clamp system. The pivot arm can be positioned at multiple angles to suit different wagon and IV pole combinations, making the mechanism universally applicable to different medical equipment and wagon types.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple staff members are used to transport wagon and IV pole separately, then the stability of transport is improved, but the loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The IV pole attachment mechanism merges the previously separate functions of wagon transport and IV pole support into a single integrated system. The IV pole is securely clamped to the wagon frame through the pivot arm and clamp assembly, ensuring stable transport of both the child and medical equipment together without requiring separate handling.
3Reliability
If IV pole is securely clamped to wagon, then the reliability of transport is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retention mechanism features a movable clamp member that can be adjusted along the pivot arm to accommodate different IV pole diameters and positions. The clamp applies dynamic pressure to securely hold the IV pole in place during transport, while the entire assembly can be quickly released when needed for treatment adjustments.
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AI summary
An accessory attachment mechanism for a wagon is provided. The mechanism has a mounting bracket, a pivot arm, and a retention mechanism. The mounting bracket is connected to the wagon and has a first opening, a second opening, and a pivot member. The pivot arm is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket at the pivot member and pivots about a plane generally parallel to a base of the wagon between a storage position and a use position. A pin extends through the pivot arm into separate openings in the mounting bracket to retain the pivot arm in the storage and use positions. The retention mechanism is provided at an end of the pivot arm and has a moveable clamp member adapted to secure an accessory thereto.