CA2551162A1 - A single-hand operated gripping means for an adjustable position module on a vertical pole - Google Patents
A single-hand operated gripping means for an adjustable position module on a vertical pole Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CA2551162A1 CA2551162A1 CA002551162A CA2551162A CA2551162A1 CA 2551162 A1 CA2551162 A1 CA 2551162A1 CA 002551162 A CA002551162 A CA 002551162A CA 2551162 A CA2551162 A CA 2551162A CA 2551162 A1 CA2551162 A1 CA 2551162A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- module
- gripping means
- vertical pole
- hand operated
- position module
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000011109 contamination Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000005516 engineering process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000005484 gravity Effects 0.000 description 1
- 208000015181 infectious disease Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 238000001802 infusion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000001746 injection moulding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000001990 intravenous administration Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000003550 marker Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 244000052769 pathogen Species 0.000 description 1
- 229920000642 polymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
- F16M13/02—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon ; Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
- F16M11/02—Heads
- F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
- F16M11/043—Allowing translations
- F16M11/046—Allowing translations adapted to upward-downward translation movement
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
- A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
- A61G7/0503—Holders, support devices for receptacles, e.g. for drainage or urine bags
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
- F16B45/00—Hooks; Eyes
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
- F21V21/34—Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Supports Or Holders For Household Use (AREA)
Abstract
A system to support a multiplicity of devices at various heights and positions in a manner that is both modular and simple to adjust.
Description
SLWVIARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of this invention is to provide a means of vertically adjusting and orienting the position of equipment on a pole.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Although the intent of this invention is primarily for use in a medical setting, the simplicity and usefulness of its function has the potential for use in other applications. Furthermore, the advantages of injection molding have enabled the simplicity of production in a single polymer.
As technology plays an increasingly important role at the bedside in a modern hospital, the need to physically support equipment also increases. Pumps, monitors, intravenous and infusion systems all require physical support in proximity to a patient.
The current practice is to move a portable telescopic pole to a position close to the bed. The pole will normally be equipped with hooks at the top on which to hang reservoirs of various fluids. The height, which is required to vary, first to be within easy reach of the operator and then to supply adequate gravity feed from the dispensing reservoirs, is adjusted by telescoping one tube within another. The disadvantages are that it requires two hands to operate and the supporting hooks only remain at the top.
In addition to the versatility of supporting equipment at any height or orientation on a pole, this invention addresses the increasing concern for infection control. For this reason, to facilitate cleaning, all the tubing and support modules have smooth surfaces and no crevasses.
By eliminating telescopic joints and concealed tubing, in addition to single hand operation, the likelihood of harboring pathogens and contamination is greatly reduced.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIlVIENTS
The device described in this application consists of a single vertical rod or tube of uniform diameter. The tube is mounted on a supporting base or attached to other equipment such as a bed, trolley or gurney. A plurality of support modules can be added to the tube. Each can lock at any height or orientation between the top and bottom of the tube.
Page 2 of 3 A significant feature is that the positioning of modules is dependant on friction alone and not by notching in the pole.
The modules can be freely positioned by one hand to any desired point on the tube and hold the position by friction alone. The levering effect when weight is applied to the tip of the module will grip the module in position. The grip of the modules to the pole increases as the weight on the module increases.
The ratio of material required for module strength to the length of the module projection, when unloaded, is such that it cannot mechanically hold its position on the pole without an inserted gripping means. This is a limiting factor that is overcome by this invention.
Although this invention can function with two hooks independently cantilevered on the same sliding module, the preferred method for function and versatility is the single hook unit as disclosed herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. A shows the top view of the basic module (3) with a clearance hole (1) and a hook extension (5) (6) A vertical weight on the hook, or other attachment, that extends from the module is transferred to a horizontal pressure against the tube (7), thereby causing the module to grip the tube. As the weight on the module is applied to end B, the grip against the tube increases. The module can be positioned in a vertical or horizontal axis by gripping it and moving it at end A.
Fig. B shows a sectional view of the module and the gripping plug and the bow spring.
Fig. C shows a side view of the gripping plug and bow spring 2A
Fig. D shows the underside view of the gripping plug.
Fig. E shows the underside of the module with the gripping plug in position.
Fig. F' shows the module for supporting accessories (Page 3) and is identical in performance to the module used for the hook extension (Page 1) Fig. Ci shows a section of the accessory module.
The hole (4) is for attaching accessories as in the example Fig. H. 1. A
flexible extension.
The object of this invention is to provide a means of vertically adjusting and orienting the position of equipment on a pole.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Although the intent of this invention is primarily for use in a medical setting, the simplicity and usefulness of its function has the potential for use in other applications. Furthermore, the advantages of injection molding have enabled the simplicity of production in a single polymer.
As technology plays an increasingly important role at the bedside in a modern hospital, the need to physically support equipment also increases. Pumps, monitors, intravenous and infusion systems all require physical support in proximity to a patient.
The current practice is to move a portable telescopic pole to a position close to the bed. The pole will normally be equipped with hooks at the top on which to hang reservoirs of various fluids. The height, which is required to vary, first to be within easy reach of the operator and then to supply adequate gravity feed from the dispensing reservoirs, is adjusted by telescoping one tube within another. The disadvantages are that it requires two hands to operate and the supporting hooks only remain at the top.
In addition to the versatility of supporting equipment at any height or orientation on a pole, this invention addresses the increasing concern for infection control. For this reason, to facilitate cleaning, all the tubing and support modules have smooth surfaces and no crevasses.
By eliminating telescopic joints and concealed tubing, in addition to single hand operation, the likelihood of harboring pathogens and contamination is greatly reduced.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIlVIENTS
The device described in this application consists of a single vertical rod or tube of uniform diameter. The tube is mounted on a supporting base or attached to other equipment such as a bed, trolley or gurney. A plurality of support modules can be added to the tube. Each can lock at any height or orientation between the top and bottom of the tube.
Page 2 of 3 A significant feature is that the positioning of modules is dependant on friction alone and not by notching in the pole.
The modules can be freely positioned by one hand to any desired point on the tube and hold the position by friction alone. The levering effect when weight is applied to the tip of the module will grip the module in position. The grip of the modules to the pole increases as the weight on the module increases.
The ratio of material required for module strength to the length of the module projection, when unloaded, is such that it cannot mechanically hold its position on the pole without an inserted gripping means. This is a limiting factor that is overcome by this invention.
Although this invention can function with two hooks independently cantilevered on the same sliding module, the preferred method for function and versatility is the single hook unit as disclosed herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. A shows the top view of the basic module (3) with a clearance hole (1) and a hook extension (5) (6) A vertical weight on the hook, or other attachment, that extends from the module is transferred to a horizontal pressure against the tube (7), thereby causing the module to grip the tube. As the weight on the module is applied to end B, the grip against the tube increases. The module can be positioned in a vertical or horizontal axis by gripping it and moving it at end A.
Fig. B shows a sectional view of the module and the gripping plug and the bow spring.
Fig. C shows a side view of the gripping plug and bow spring 2A
Fig. D shows the underside view of the gripping plug.
Fig. E shows the underside of the module with the gripping plug in position.
Fig. F' shows the module for supporting accessories (Page 3) and is identical in performance to the module used for the hook extension (Page 1) Fig. Ci shows a section of the accessory module.
The hole (4) is for attaching accessories as in the example Fig. H. 1. A
flexible extension.
2. a tray and 3, a tow hook for attaching to a bed or gurney.
The hole (4) can remain open to receive custom attachments. Alternatively, the pin (8) that engages with a bed or gurney for towing purposes can be press fixed into the module.
The supporting pole (7) can be supported on a floor mounted base (10), attached directly to a bed or gurney, or it can hang from an overhead track.
Page 3 of 3 The modules (3) can be added or removed to suit the application as desired by removing the top cap (9). (Fig. I) The cap (9) serves as a retainer for the components and also as an identification marker.
Page 3 shows how a variety of attachments can be supported and positioned on the same pole.
Mark Sunderland Tel: (613) 745-4139 Mark Sunderland June, 2006 55 Dunbarton Court Ottawa, ON K 1 K 4L4 See also attached 3 pages of drawings.
The hole (4) can remain open to receive custom attachments. Alternatively, the pin (8) that engages with a bed or gurney for towing purposes can be press fixed into the module.
The supporting pole (7) can be supported on a floor mounted base (10), attached directly to a bed or gurney, or it can hang from an overhead track.
Page 3 of 3 The modules (3) can be added or removed to suit the application as desired by removing the top cap (9). (Fig. I) The cap (9) serves as a retainer for the components and also as an identification marker.
Page 3 shows how a variety of attachments can be supported and positioned on the same pole.
Mark Sunderland Tel: (613) 745-4139 Mark Sunderland June, 2006 55 Dunbarton Court Ottawa, ON K 1 K 4L4 See also attached 3 pages of drawings.
Claims
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002551162A CA2551162A1 (en) | 2006-06-28 | 2006-06-28 | A single-hand operated gripping means for an adjustable position module on a vertical pole |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002551162A CA2551162A1 (en) | 2006-06-28 | 2006-06-28 | A single-hand operated gripping means for an adjustable position module on a vertical pole |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2551162A1 true CA2551162A1 (en) | 2007-12-28 |
Family
ID=38834879
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002551162A Abandoned CA2551162A1 (en) | 2006-06-28 | 2006-06-28 | A single-hand operated gripping means for an adjustable position module on a vertical pole |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA2551162A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US8708219B2 (en) | 2009-09-23 | 2014-04-29 | Liberty Hardware Mfg. Corp. | Support arm positioning tab |
-
2006
- 2006-06-28 CA CA002551162A patent/CA2551162A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US8708219B2 (en) | 2009-09-23 | 2014-04-29 | Liberty Hardware Mfg. Corp. | Support arm positioning tab |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US20090294604A1 (en) | Pole gripping hook for medical supplies | |
| US5385324A (en) | Quick clamping system | |
| US5358205A (en) | Device to connect I.V. pole and patient support | |
| US6409131B1 (en) | Easily re-positionable, quick attach and remove, multiple purpose support system | |
| US3337880A (en) | Support for an intravenous bottle | |
| US20130193282A1 (en) | Holder for a shelf | |
| TW201103589A (en) | Slide and lock clamps | |
| US20090314906A1 (en) | Medical support system | |
| US20150209208A1 (en) | Patient lateral repositioning system and method | |
| US20120216345A1 (en) | Patient transfer device | |
| US9511185B2 (en) | Intravenous line lifter devices, systems and methods | |
| CN203861680U (en) | Multifunctional infusion support for department of general surgery | |
| CN105920698A (en) | Novel infusion support | |
| US10111793B1 (en) | IV pole stand stop | |
| CA2551162A1 (en) | A single-hand operated gripping means for an adjustable position module on a vertical pole | |
| US10920924B2 (en) | Sliding bracket | |
| US20130199543A1 (en) | Sterile drape support | |
| CN202105241U (en) | Infusion support | |
| US9878088B2 (en) | Apparatus for support of patients and medical fluid lines | |
| DE20020925U1 (en) | Telescopic infusion holder with integrated gooseneck | |
| US4591121A (en) | Hospital I.V. pole adjunct | |
| CN211050484U (en) | Portable transfer pump support | |
| CN210873378U (en) | Slidable infusion support and ambulance | |
| JP5460905B1 (en) | Medical equipment delivery system | |
| AU2005100583A4 (en) | Towing bracket for IV pole assembly |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Dead |