FASTENING SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL DEVICES

Abstract

A fastening system for medical devices includes a column-shaped interface profile (1) having a lens-shaped cross section with at least one convexly shaped, longer front surface (2) and with two shorter lateral surfaces (3), which are parallel to one another and pass over into the longer front surface (2) via a tappet-shaped projection (4) each. A clamping device (6), fits the longer front surface (2) of the interface profile (1) with the two tappet-shaped projections (4) in a positive-locking manner for fastening medical devices. The clamping device (6) has a concavely shaped outer surface and is provided with clamping jaws (8) that can be set on one side or on both sides for detachable fixation on the interface profile (1). This construction offers the possibility of receiving medical devices and accessories on up to a maximum of four sides simultaneously, especially also via standardized rail elements (7).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the drawings:

FIG. 1A is a cross sectional view of a column-shaped interface profile of a first embodiment according to the invention;

FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the column-shaped interface profile of FIG. 1A;

FIG. 2A is a cross sectional view of the interface profile from FIGS. 1A and 1B combined with a clamping device with a rail element;

FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing the interface profile from FIGS. 1A and 1B combined with a clamping device at the upper part and showing a load-bearing column in the lower part;

FIG. 3A is a cross sectional view of an interface profile with biconvex contour of a second embodiment according to the invention and showing a clamping device fastened to one of the front surfaces with a rail element in the upper part;

FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing features of the embodiment according to FIG. 3A;

FIG. 4A is a cross sectional view of an interface profile of the embodiment according to FIG. 3A showing a lateral holder on the right-hand, shorter lateral surface thereof;

FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the interface profile of the embodiment according to FIG. 3A with the lateral holder;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a fastening system according to the invention with a chassis used as a transfer cart for medical devices and accessories;

FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the interface profile combined with a chassis; and

FIG. 6B is a perspective exploded view of the interface profile with chassis.

Claims

1. A fastening system for medical devices, the fastening system comprising: a column-shaped interface profile having a lens-shaped cross section with at least one convexly shaped, longer front surface and with two shorter lateral surfaces and with two tappet-shaped projections, said two shorter lateral surfaces being parallel to one another and each passing over into said longer front surface via a respective one of said tappet-shaped projections; anda clamping device fitting said longer front surface of said interface profile with each of said tappet-shaped projections in a positive-locking manner for fastening medical devices, said clamping device having a concavely shaped outer surface and being provided with clamping jaws that can be set on one side or on both sides for detachable fixation at said interface profile.

2. A fastening system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said interface profile has two additional tappet-shaped projections and a cross section of said interface profile has a biconvex shape with said tappet-shaped projections in the transition area from each of said longer front surfaces to said adjoining, shorter lateral surface, and both said front surfaces and both said lateral surfaces extend mirror-symmetrically in relation to one another.

3. A fastening system in accordance with claim 1, wherein the ratio of the distance between the outer surfaces of said lateral surfaces to the maximum distance of the outer surfaces of said front surfaces is approximately 2:1 to 4:1.

4. A fastening system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said clamping device comprises a rail element located at a spaced location, for receiving medical devices or accessories, said rail element being of a standardized shape.

5. A fastening system in accordance with claim 1, wherein one or both of said lateral surfaces include one or more clamp-on holders.

6. A fastening system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said lateral surfaces are provided with plug-in or clamp-on cable guide elements.

7. A fastening system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said column-shaped interface profile includes an integrated load-bearing column arranged centrally and used to fix the fastening system.

8. A fastening system in accordance with claim 7, further comprising a chassis, said column-shaped interface profile being mounted on said chassis, said chassis having extension arms with wheels, said extension arms being foldable in a horizontal direction.

9. A fastening system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said interface profile is provided with integrated screw-type channels, so that at least one of additional medical devices, accessories, and a respirator on a support plate can be accommodated at the upper end of said interface profile.

10. A fastening system in accordance with claim 8, wherein said interface profile is provided with integrated screw-type channels for receiving a supported device at an upper end of said interface profile and wherein said chassis is used to transport medical devices and accessories.

11. A fastening system in accordance with claim 1, wherein lines including one of gas-lines, power-lines and data-carrying lines are arranged in said interface profile.

12. A fastening system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said clamping device has clamping jaws that can be set centrally on both sides.

13. A fastening system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said tappet-shaped projections of each said lateral surface include bevels of about 45°, said bevels being located opposite each other.

14. A fastening system for medical devices, the fastening system comprising: a column interface profile having a convexly shaped front surface and with two shorter lateral surfaces and with two tappet-shaped projections, said two shorter lateral surfaces being parallel to one another and each transitioning into said longer front surface via a respective one of said tappet-shaped projections; anda medical device support clamping device with a concavely shaped surface in contact with said convexly shaped front surface and clamping jaws that for detachable fixation at said interface profile for clamping on said tappet-shaped projections for fasten medical devices to said column interface profile.

15. A fastening system in accordance with claim 14, wherein said interface profile has two additional tappet-shaped projections and a cross section of said interface profile has a biconvex shape with said additional tappet-shaped projections in the transition area from said another front surface to said adjoining, shorter lateral surface, and said front surfaces and said lateral surfaces extending mirror-symmetrically in relation to one another.

16. A fastening system in accordance with claim 14, wherein said clamping device comprises a rail element located at a spaced location from said concavely shaped surface, for receiving and supporting medical devices or accessories.

17. A fastening system in accordance with claim 14, wherein said column interface profile includes an integrated load-bearing column arranged centrally and used to fix the interface profile.

18. A fastening system in accordance with claim 14, further comprising a chassis, said interface profile being mounted on said chassis, said chassis having extension arms with wheels, said extension arms being foldable in a horizontal direction.

19. A fastening system in accordance with claim 14, wherein said column interface profile is provided with integrated screw-type channels, so that at least one of additional medical devices, accessories, and a respirator on a support plate can be accommodated at the upper end of said interface profile.

20. A fastening system for medical devices, the fastening system comprising: a column interface profile having a convexly shaped front surface and with two shorter lateral surfaces and with two tappet-shaped projections, said two shorter lateral surfaces being parallel to one another and each transitioning into said longer front surface via a respective one of said tappet-shaped projections;a medical device support clamping device with a concavely shaped surface in contact with said convexly shaped front surface and clamping jaws for detachable fixation at said interface profile for clamping on said tappet-shaped projections to fasten medical devices to said column interface profile; anda chassis, said interface profile being mounted on said chassis, said chassis having extension arms with wheels.