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| The Medic Master is the world's
first magnetic levitation vibration-isolating frame that utilizes
the magnetostatic energy of permanent magnets. |
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Recipient of the
30th
Small/Medium Business Enterprises "Mechanical Development Award" |
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Recipient of the
2004 JPO Intellectual Property Award from commissioner of Patents. |
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| Recipient
of the 2003 Good Design Award |
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The stretcher is "levitated"
by the repulsion force between the permanent magnets'N and S poles;
this is combined with the negative spring force of a metal spring
to mitigate vibration. It possesses a levitation force in excess
of 150kg, which makes it very difficult for vibrations to be transmitted,
creating a very smooth ride. |
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Because the Medic Master does not
use electricity, it can be washed clean using something as simple
as a hose, so it can be maintained like new on a semi-permanent
basis. |
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The Medic Master's structure incorporates
permanent magnets, so does not require a power source. For that
reason, the electrical (gasoline) usage required to operate the
vibration-isolating frame while the ambulance is in transit is zero.
Additionally, an ambulance is recharged before being put into service,
and then converts gasoline into electricity while in use, which
causes exhaust gases; our product can help make the process a bit
more environmentally friendly. |
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There is no measurable emission of
electromagnetic waves from the Medic Master. Even when it is in
use and under vibration conditions, it does not emit electromagnetic
waves such as a cell phone does. In addition, the Medic Master's
magnetic field doesn't negatively affect pacemakers, magnetic cards,
medical devices or displays, so has high shielding qualities. The
technology to visually depict the invisible magnetic field is currently
in development. |
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| The Medic Master is a vibration-isolating
mechanism that uses permanent magnets' repulsion force combined with
the negative spring force of a metal spring to levitate the stretcher
bed and absorb vibration. The magnets used consist of a set of 75
mm, N/S magnets facing each other, with a levitation force in excess
of 150kg. The Medic Master includes four of these sets of magnets,
so is able to support a high load; even when acted upon by a strong
impact force, the direct damper absorbs the force and prevents bottoming
out. The suspension's construction synchronizes the motion of head
and foot via a link mechanism that includes a stabilizer. The faced
surface area of the magnets can be adjusted depending on the patient's
body weight, and damping during braking is achieved by the electromagnetic
induction mechanism and pendulum-style construction the use permanent
magnets and aluminum. |
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