Bulk handling feature
A support element for a component that has at least two elongated members directed generally in a common direction and having free ends, wherein the support element is arranged to connect and support the at least two elongated members.
1 . A component of a medical delivery device comprising:
at least two elongated members directed generally in a common direction and having free ends; and
a support element configured to connect and support the at least two elongated members from being entangled,
wherein the support element is detachable prior to final assembly of the medical delivery device.
2 . The component of the medical delivery device according to claim 1 , wherein the support element is arranged adjacent the free ends of the at least two elongated members.
3 . The component of the medical delivery device according to claim 1 , wherein the support element is integrated with the elongated members when the component is manufactured.
4 . The component of the medical delivery device according to claim 3 , wherein the support element is molded in one piece with the component.
5 . The component of the medical delivery device according to claim 1 , wherein the support element further comprises:
detachment areas adjacent the elongated members.
6 . The component of the medical delivery device according to claim 5 , wherein the detachment areas are arranged with lesser structural material than the rest of the support element.
7 . A method of manufacturing a component of a medical delivery device comprising: fabricating the component according to claim 1 ; and removing the support element prior to final assembly of the medical delivery device.
8 . A process of assembling a medical delivery device comprising: providing the component of the medical delivery device according to claim 1 ; detaching from the component the support element prior to final assembly of the medical delivery device; and removing the detached support element from the process of assembling the medical delivery device.
9 . The process according to claim 8 , wherein the step of detaching the support element comprises cutting, snapping, breaking, sawing, melting, bending, twisting of a detachment area that connects the support element to the component.
10 . A component of a medical delivery device configured to surround and support a plunger rod of the medical delivery device, the component comprising:
at least two elongated members directed generally in a common direction and having free ends; and
a support element configured to connect and support the at least two elongated members of the component,
wherein the support element is detachable prior to final assembly of the medical delivery device.
11 . The component according to claim 10 , wherein the support element is further configured to prevent the at least two elongated members of the component from being entangled when placed together in bulk.
12 . The component according to claim 11 , wherein the support element is arranged adjacent the free ends of the at least two elongated members.
13 . The component according to claim 11 , wherein the support element is integrated with the elongated members when the component is manufactured.
14 . The component according to claim 13 , wherein the support element is molded in one piece with the component.
15 . The component according to claim 11 , further provided with detachment areas adjacent the elongated members.
16 . The component according to claim 15 , wherein the detachment areas are arranged with lesser structural material than the rest of the support element.