| 摘要 |
<p>A system (10) for interlocking a plurality of modules (12, 14, 16; 104, 106), such as medical instrument modules (e.g., infusion pumps), in side-by-side relationship such that not more than one module (12, 14, 16; 104, 106) can be mounted on each side of a center module (14; 104). The modules (12, 14, 16; 104, 106) are interchangeable in that any module of the system (10) can be a center module (14, 104) or a side module (12, 16; 106). In the preferred embodiment, latching arms (20, 22) on a module (14) are automatically moved as the module (14) is mounted on a pole stand (17) to allow other 'side' modules (12, 16) to be mounted on that 'center' module (14). The latching arms (20A, 22A, 20B, 22B) of the 'side' modules (12, 16) prevent additional modules from being mounted on the side modules (12, 16). Other embodiments are described as well.</p> |
