Equipment adaptor assembly and equipment stand
Inventors
JACKSON, Hannah • Sokolov, Dimitri • GUARINO, Brandon • Keenan, Rich • BECHTEL, Brian
Assignees
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Publication Number
US-11732838-B2
Publication Date
2023-08-22
Expiration Date
Abstract
An equipment adaptor assembly and equipment stand is disclosed which generally comprises an adaptor body having a width and a depth, a connector extending from the adaptor body and configured for securement to the equipment, a first brace extending from a first portion of the adaptor body for stabilizing the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector, and a second brace extending from a second portion of the adaptor body for stabilizing the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector. The adaptor may be configured to be interchangeably securable to a floor stand and a horizontal support structure while maintaining a level orientation of the equipment relative to horizontal when secured to the adaptor and without rearranging the adaptor.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to an adaptor for supporting equipment from one or more support structures. The adaptor includes an adaptor body having a width and a depth, a connector extending from the adaptor body configured for securement to the equipment, and a first brace and a second brace extending from first and second portions of the adaptor body to stabilize the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector.
A central aspect is that the adaptor is configured to be interchangeably securable to a floor stand and a horizontal support structure while maintaining a level orientation of the equipment relative to a horizontal surface when secured to the adaptor. This is achieved without rearranging the adaptor, and in another formulation without disconnecting the adaptor from the equipment.
The floor stand includes a stand base, one or more stand stem members, and a stand top area that forms a stand aperture between two apposed portions of the stand stem members. The stand aperture is sized to slidingly receive the width of the adaptor body between the opposed portions of the stand stem members, and the document describes maintaining level orientation despite a non-level supporting surface, including leveling up to 10 degrees relative to horizontal.
Claims Coverage
The partial content includes two independent claims. Across these claims, the inventive coverage centers on an adaptor body and connector with stabilizing braces, and a floor-stand interface that enables interchangeable attachment to a floor stand and a horizontal support structure while maintaining a level orientation of the equipment without rearranging, and in one claim without disconnecting, the adaptor.
Interchangeable adaptor securement to floor stand and horizontal support while maintaining level orientation
The adaptor is configured to be interchangeably securable to a floor stand and a horizontal support structure while maintaining a level orientation of the equipment relative to a horizontal surface when secured to the adaptor and without rearranging the adaptor.
Adaptor body with connector and first and second braces for stabilization
An adaptor body having a width and a depth, a connector extending from the adaptor body and configured for securement to the equipment, a first brace extending from a first portion of the adaptor body for stabilizing the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector, and a second brace extending from a second portion of the adaptor body for stabilizing the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector.
Floor stand aperture slidingly receiving adaptor body width
A floor stand includes a stand base, one or more stand stem members extending from the stand base, and a stand top area configured to form a stand aperture defined between two apposed portions of the stand stem members, wherein the stand aperture is sized to slidingly receive the width of the adaptor body between the two opposed portions of the stand stem members.
Level orientation maintained without disconnecting the adaptor
The adaptor is configured to be interchangeably securable to a floor stand and a horizontal support structure while maintaining a level orientation of the equipment relative to a horizontal surface when secured to the adaptor and without disconnecting the adaptor from the equipment.
Overall, the claim coverage supports a platform adaptor architecture that combines a connector and stabilization braces on an adaptor body with a floor-stand stand aperture that slides to receive the adaptor body width. This interface permits interchangeable attachment to a floor stand or horizontal support structure while maintaining the equipment’s level orientation, including formulations that avoid rearranging or disconnecting the adaptor.
Stated Advantages
Maintains a level orientation of the equipment relative to a horizontal surface when secured to the adaptor.
Enables interchangeably securing the adaptor to a floor stand and a horizontal support structure.
Allows maintaining level orientation without rearranging the adaptor.
Allows maintaining level orientation without disconnecting the adaptor from the equipment.
Documented Applications
Mounting equipment such as a medical monitor to multiple support types using an adaptor assembly, including horizontal poles/ledges, vertical poles (e.g., IV poles), and a floor stand.
Supporting a patient parameter monitor with the adaptor, including use of a fluid drainage bag as described in the document.
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