Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Technical note: new connecting devices for potential equalization.

M Ezawa1, T Futami

  • 1Department of Electrical Engineering, Industrial Research Institute of Kanagawa, Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan.

Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

New equipotential connecting devices for medical electrical equipment offer lower contact resistance and enhanced safety. These innovative connectors improve the overall safety of medical devices.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Scanning tunneling spectroscopy study of the Dirac spectrum of germanene.

Journal of physics. Condensed matter : an Institute of Physics journal·2016
Same author

Septic Arthritis and Atopic Dermatitis: 2 Cases and a Review of the Recent Literature.

Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology·2015
Same author

Ultrasound-guided gradual reduction using flexion and abduction continuous traction for developmental dysplasia of the hip: a new method of treatment.

The bone & joint journal·2015
Same author

Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons at the wrist in a patient with mixed connective tissue disease.

Modern rheumatology·2014
Same author

Flexor tendon rupture in the rheumatoid wrist caused by bony spurs in the carpal tunnel.

Modern rheumatology·2014
Same author

Laser-induced magnetic nanostructures with tunable topological properties.

Physical review letters·2013

Area of Science:

  • Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Biomedical Devices

Background:

  • Equipotential bonding is critical for medical electrical equipment safety.
  • Existing connectors may have limitations in contact resistance and connection stability.
  • Ensuring reliable connections prevents electrical hazards in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate new equipotential connecting devices for medical electrical equipment.
  • To assess the performance characteristics of novel connectors, focusing on safety and reliability.
  • To provide users with selectable options based on specific application needs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of two novel equipotential connecting device types.
  • Testing and analysis of contact resistance and connection integrity.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Evaluation of safety features according to relevant standards.

    • Main Results:

    • The new devices exhibit lower contact resistance compared to previous types.
    • A firm and secure connection between socket and pin has been achieved.
    • High levels of safety have been demonstrated through rigorous testing.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed equipotential connecting devices enhance the safety of medical electrical equipment.
    • The new connectors offer improved performance and reliability for healthcare applications.
    • User-selectable features provide flexibility for diverse medical environments.