JP2007130388A - Newborn carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a newborn carrier capable of keeping the body temperature of a newborn constant by preventing the drying of the newborn. <P>SOLUTION: A warm-water storage part 1 is formed in a flat and almost bag shape, and warm water can be stored in the storage part 1. An upper sheet 11 on the top surface of the storage part 1 is composed of a hydrophobic film with micropores. The upper sheet 11 inhibits the passage of the warm water in a state of being stored in the storage part 1. Additionally, the upper sheet 11 allows steam generated from the warm water to pass through the micropores. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a tool for carrying a newborn.

  Newborns may need to be transported by ambulance or the like due to urgent delivery or need for transfer. In such a case, an emergency seat having heat insulation has been conventionally used. By wrapping the newborn with this emergency seat, the body temperature of the newborn is prevented from decreasing.

  However, even if an emergency seat is used, the newborn's body is dried by touching the outside air with the newborn's body. For this reason, it was in a situation where it was inevitable that the body temperature of the newborn would be reduced by drying (ie, by heat of vaporization).

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a condition, It aims at providing the newborn baby carrier which can aim at the heat retention by preventing the drying of a newborn baby.

  The newborn baby carrier according to the present invention includes a hot water storage section. The warm water storage portion is formed in a flat and substantially bag shape, and is configured to store hot water therein. At least a part of the upper surface of the hot water storage part is a moisture permeable part. The moisture permeable portion has fine holes. The moisture permeable portion is configured to prevent passage of the warm water in a state of being accommodated in the warm water accommodating portion and to allow passage of water vapor generated from the warm water through the fine holes. The hot water storage unit does not need to store hot water at the time of manufacture or sales, and may store hot water as needed during use.

  The moisture permeable part can be constituted by a hydrophobic film having the micropores.

  The warm water container may include an upper sheet and a lower sheet. The peripheral edges of the upper sheet and the lower sheet may be joined so as to be watertight. At least a part of the upper sheet may be the moisture permeable portion. The moisture permeable part may be constituted by a hydrophobic film having the micropores. The lower sheet may be made of a watertight material.

  The newborn baby carrier according to the present invention can further include a heating unit. The warming unit may be configured to warm the warm water stored in the warm water storage unit.

  The heating unit may be configured to transmit heat to the warm water stored in the warm water storage unit by being attached to the surface of the warm water storage unit.

  The newborn baby carrier according to the present invention can further include an oxygen supply unit. The oxygen supply unit may be configured to supply oxygen into the hot water storage unit. The moisture permeable portion may be configured to allow passage of the oxygen.

  The oxygen supply unit may include a porous member and an oxygen cylinder. The porous member may be disposed inside the hot water storage unit. The oxygen cylinder may be configured to supply oxygen into the hot water storage unit by supplying oxygen to the porous member at a positive pressure.

  According to the newborn carrying device according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a newborn carrying device capable of keeping warm by preventing the newborn from drying.

(Configuration of the embodiment)
Hereinafter, a newborn carrying device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The newborn baby carrier according to the present embodiment includes a hot water storage unit 1, a humidification unit 2, and an oxygen supply unit 3 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In the accompanying drawings, the thickness of the member is shown larger than the actual thickness for easy understanding.

  The hot water storage unit 1 is substantially square or rectangular in plan view. Moreover, the warm water accommodating part 1 is made into the flat substantially bag shape, and becomes a structure which can accommodate warm water inside. Specifically, the hot water storage unit 1 in the present embodiment includes an upper sheet 11 and a lower sheet 11 that are both substantially square. Both the upper sheet | seat 11 and the lower sheet | seat 11 in this embodiment have the softness | flexibility which can wrap a subject's body.

  The peripheral edge 111 of the upper sheet 1 and the peripheral edge 121 of the lower sheet 2 are joined so as to be watertight (see FIG. 2). That is, the hot water storage unit 1 of the present embodiment is configured in a watertight bag shape by joining the peripheral edge 111 of the upper sheet 1 and the peripheral edge 121 of the lower sheet 2.

  The upper sheet 11 in the present embodiment is configured by a hydrophobic film having fine holes (not shown) over almost the entire surface. That is, in the present embodiment, the entire upper sheet 11 is a moisture permeable portion in the present invention. Moreover, by this, at least one part of the upper surface of the warm water accommodating part 1 is a moisture permeable part. Such a hydrophobic membrane with micropores can be obtained as a commercial product. In the present embodiment, it is preferable to attach a reinforcing material such as a nonwoven fabric that allows water and air to permeate on the inner surface of the upper sheet 11 in order to reinforce the upper sheet 11. Of course, a reinforcing agent is not essential.

  The upper sheet (that is, the moisture permeable portion) 11 of the present embodiment has a fine hole so that passage of hot water in a state of being accommodated in the hot water accommodating portion 1 can be prevented. Further, the upper sheet 11 can allow water vapor generated from the hot water to pass through the fine holes. Further, the upper sheet 11 is configured to allow oxygen to pass through. That is, the upper sheet 11 is configured to allow air to pass but not water.

  The lower sheet 12 is made of a watertight material. The watertight material means a material in which warm water is not substantially leaked in a state in which warm water is accommodated in the warm water accommodating portion 1, and is, for example, waterproof polyethylene.

  The hot water storage unit 1 includes a closable opening (not shown) for supplying hot water therein or removing the hot water therein.

  The heating unit 2 includes a heating element 21 and a controller 22. The heating element 21 is formed in a sheet shape. In this embodiment, the upper surface of the heating element 21 is attached to the lower surface of the lower sheet 12 of the hot water storage unit 1 in contact therewith. For example, a nichrome wire (not shown) is disposed inside the heating element 21 and generates heat by resistance heating. In the present embodiment, the heating temperature of the heating element 21 is preferably set to, for example, around 37 ° C. to 39 ° C.

  The controller 22 supplies power to the heating element 21 and prevents overheating. The electric power for operating the heating element 21 can be supplied by, for example, a battery provided in the controller 22. Prevention of overheating can be realized by, for example, heat generation control using a thermostat or a temperature sensor. The controller 22 may be attached to the heating element 21 or the lower sheet 12.

  In the present embodiment, the heating unit 2 is attached to the surface of the hot water storage unit 1 to transmit heat to the hot water stored in the hot water storage unit 1. Moreover, in this embodiment, it becomes the structure by which the heating part 2 can heat the warm water accommodated in the inside of the warm water accommodating part 1 by such a structure.

  The oxygen supply unit 3 is configured to supply oxygen into the hot water stored in the hot water storage unit 1. Specifically, the oxygen supply unit of this embodiment includes a porous member 31 and an oxygen cylinder 32.

  The porous member 31 is disposed inside the hot water storage unit 1. The porous member 31 of this embodiment is configured in a tubular shape, one end side is opened, and the other end side is closed. Thereby, the porous member 31 can supply the oxygen supplied to the inside from one end side to the outside in a range extending in the length direction. As shown in FIG. 1, the porous member 31 is arranged in a curved manner so as to surround a part of the head at a position corresponding to the vicinity of the head of the subject. However, it is not necessary to use the porous member 31, and the configuration may be such that oxygen is supplied to the inside of the hot water storage unit 1 by disposing the tip of the pipe from the oxygen cylinder 32 inside.

  The oxygen cylinder 32 can supply oxygen to the inside of the porous member 31 from one end side of the porous member 31 at a positive pressure. Accordingly, the oxygen cylinder 32 is configured to supply oxygen into the hot water storage unit 1 (more specifically, into the hot water stored therein). The oxygen cylinder 32 is preferably a small portable one. In this case, the oxygen cylinder 32 may be attached to the lower surface of the lower sheet 2 of the hot water storage unit 1. The amount of oxygen supplied from the oxygen cylinder 32 may be about 5 to 7 liters / minute, for example.

  Naturally, the porous member 31 may have a structure in which both ends are closed and oxygen is supplied from an intermediate portion. In short, the porous member 31 only needs to be capable of supplying oxygen supplied from the oxygen cylinder 32 into the hot water storage unit 1. Furthermore, it is not essential to use an oxygen cylinder or a porous member as the oxygen supply unit 3 as long as it can be supplied into the hot water storage unit 1.

(Operation of the embodiment)
Next, a method for using the newborn carrying device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, hot water is stored in the hot water storage unit 1. However, warm water may be obtained by heating after storing water at room temperature. Moreover, in the heating part 2, the warm water in the warm water storage part 1 is heated by the heat generating body 21. Further, the oxygen supply unit 3 supplies oxygen from the porous member 31 into the hot water.

  Next, the subject (newborn) P is placed on the upper surface of the carrying device of the present embodiment (see FIG. 1) as in the case of the conventional emergency seat. At this time, preferably, the head of the subject P is disposed at a position surrounded by the porous member 31 of the oxygen supply unit 3 (see FIG. 1).

  Next, the target person P is wrapped with a transporter. In this state, the entire transporting device is stored in the storage device 4 (see FIG. 3). Here, the storage tool 4 is, for example, a “cage” with a handle for conveyance. In this state, the subject P can be transported. Of course, you may carry by holding the subject P without using the storage tool 4. In addition, description of the heating part 2 is abbreviate | omitted in FIG. Further, in FIG. 3, the transport device on the side surface of the subject person P is in an open state (a state in which the subject person P can be seen) for convenience of explanation. Also wrapped by a transporter.

  In the transport device of the present embodiment, vaporized water vapor can be provided from the upper sheet 11 of the hot water storage unit 1 to the subject P. Thereby, a subject's drying can be prevented. Moreover, the heat insulation can also be aimed at by preventing a subject's drying.

  Furthermore, if the subject P breathes dry air, the respiratory organ may be adversely affected. However, according to the carrying device of the present embodiment, the humidity of the inhalation of the subject P can be increased, so that the respiratory organ can be protected.

  Moreover, in the transport device of the present embodiment, hot water is stored in the hot water storage portion 1. Since warm water is easier to vaporize than room temperature water, there is an advantage that the amount of water that can be supplied to the subject P can be increased, and drying can be prevented more effectively.

  Furthermore, since the transport device of the present embodiment includes the heating unit 2 that warms the hot water stored in the hot water storage unit 1, the temperature of the hot water inside the hot water storage unit 1 is prevented from decreasing. Can do. Thereby, water can be supplied to the subject person P more reliably.

  Moreover, in the transport device of this embodiment, there exists an advantage that the body temperature of the subject P can also be maintained with the temperature of warm water itself.

  Furthermore, in the transport device of the present embodiment, oxygen is supplied to the inside of the hot water storage unit 1 by the oxygen supply unit 3, so this oxygen is supplied to the subject P via the upper sheet 11 ( (See FIG. 3). Thereby, there exists an advantage that the subject's P breathing can be made easy.

  Moreover, in the transport device of the present embodiment, oxygen can be supplied to the hot water inside the hot water storage unit 1 by the oxygen supply unit 3. Then, the gas in warm water will bubble, and vaporization of warm water is accelerated | stimulated. For this reason, in the carrier of this embodiment, higher humidity can be supplied to the subject P, and advantages such as prevention of drying can be obtained more reliably.

The description of the embodiment is merely an example, and does not indicate a configuration essential to the present invention. The configuration of each part is not limited to the above as long as the gist of the present invention can be achieved.
Furthermore, the above-described functional elements (functional blocks) may be combined and integrated into one functional element. Further, the function of one functional element may be realized by cooperation of a plurality of functional elements. Furthermore, the functional elements described above only have to exist as functions, and any means such as hardware, computer software, or a combination thereof can be used as means for realizing the functions. One functional element may be realized by cooperation of hardware or computer software arranged at physically discrete positions.

  Moreover, the newborn in this embodiment shall mean the infant with a certain amount of physical strength which needs to prevent the drying and temperature fall at the time of conveyance.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the whole upper sheet | seat 11 was made into the moisture permeable part in this invention. However, only a part of the upper sheet 11 can be used as a moisture permeable portion in the present invention by using a hydrophobic film having fine pores.

  Moreover, as the heating part 2, it is not restricted to what uses a heat generating body and a controller. For example, a latent heat mat that heats using latent heat can be used. In short, the heating unit 2 only needs to be able to heat the hot water stored in the hot water storage unit 1.

It is a top view in the state where the subject was mounted on the newborn baby carrier concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is the expanded sectional view which abbreviate | omitted one part in the state which fractured | ruptured the carrier of FIG. 1 in the AA line direction. It is a schematic sectional drawing in the state where the subject was wrapped with the carrier of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

P Target person (newborn)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Warm water accommodating part 11 Upper sheet | seat 111 Upper edge of lower sheet 12 Lower sheet 121 Lower edge of lower sheet 2 Heating part 21 Heating element 22 Controller 3 Oxygen supply part 31 Porous member 32 Oxygen cylinder

Claims (7)

It has a hot water storage part,
The warm water storage part is a flat and substantially bag shape, and is configured to store hot water inside,
At least a part of the upper surface of the warm water storage part is a moisture permeable part,
The moisture permeable part has a fine hole,
The moisture permeable portion is configured to prevent passage of the warm water in a state of being accommodated in the warm water accommodating portion, and to permit passage of water vapor generated from the warm water through the fine holes. Newborn carrying device. 2. The newborn carrying device according to claim 1, wherein the moisture permeable portion is constituted by a hydrophobic film having the micropores. The warm water storage unit includes an upper sheet and a lower sheet,
The peripheral edges of the upper sheet and the lower sheet are joined to be watertight,
At least a part of the upper sheet is the moisture permeable part,
The moisture permeable part is constituted by a hydrophobic film having the micropores,
The newborn carrier according to claim 1, wherein the lower sheet is made of a watertight material. In addition, it has a heating part,
The said warming part becomes a structure which heats the said warm water accommodated in the inside of the said warm water accommodating part, The neonatal carrier of any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The heating unit is configured to transmit heat to the hot water stored in the hot water storage unit by being attached to a surface of the hot water storage unit. Newborn carrying device according to 1. Furthermore, an oxygen supply unit is provided,
The oxygen supply unit is configured to supply oxygen into the hot water storage unit,
The newborn transporter according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the moisture permeable portion is configured to allow passage of the oxygen. The oxygen supply unit includes a porous member and an oxygen cylinder,
The porous member is disposed inside the hot water storage part,
The newborn transporter according to claim 6, wherein the oxygen cylinder is configured to supply oxygen into the hot water storage unit by supplying oxygen to the porous member at a positive pressure. Ingredients.

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