JP2007135718A - Fingertip clip for photoelectric biological information measuring apparatus - Google Patents

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JP2007135718A
JP2007135718A JP2005330873A JP2005330873A JP2007135718A JP 2007135718 A JP2007135718 A JP 2007135718A JP 2005330873 A JP2005330873 A JP 2005330873A JP 2005330873 A JP2005330873 A JP 2005330873A JP 2007135718 A JP2007135718 A JP 2007135718A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fingertip clip for a photoelectric living body information measuring apparatus capable of clipping the whole fingertip stably and improving reliability of measurement. <P>SOLUTION: The fingertip clip has: a pair of clipping members 1 and 2 which are opposite by placing a fingertip insert part 5 between them; a closing spring 20 which is fixed to the bracket 11 of the lower side clipping part 2 at the proximal end and presses the upper side clipping member toward the lower side clipping part by engaging the tip end side to the upper clipping member; a light emitting part 6 for irradiating the fingertip inserted into the fingertip inserting part with light and clipped with a pair of the clipping members; and a light receiving part 7 for receiving the light passed through the fingertip or the light reflected from the fingertip. The closing spring 20 presses the upper side clipping member on at least two points (the first pressure point 21 and the second pressure point 22) placed apart to the fingertip inserting direction at the near side of the fingertip inserting direction from the fixed point at which the proximal end is fixed to the bracket. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

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本発明は、指先を挿入して挟むことにより、血液中の酸素濃度などの成分を測定する光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップに関するものである。   The present invention relates to a fingertip clip of a photoelectric biological information measuring device that measures components such as oxygen concentration in blood by inserting and pinching the fingertip.

血液中の酸素濃度などの成分を測定するパルスオキシメータの検出端として、指先を挿入して挟持する指先クリップが用いられている。   As a detection end of a pulse oximeter that measures components such as oxygen concentration in blood, a fingertip clip that inserts and holds a fingertip is used.

図16は従来の指先クリップの例を概略的に示している(例えば、特許文献1参照)。
この指先クリップは、指先挿入部5を挟んで対向する第1、第2の一対の挟持部材1、2と、指先挿入方向Sの先端側に配され、第1、第2の挟持部材1、2を指先挿入部5を開閉する方向に回動自在に連結する軸3と、第1、第2の挟持部材1、2を指先挿入部5を閉じる方向に付勢する閉バネ4と、第1、第2の挟持部材1、2の一方に設けられた発光部(LED)6、及び、他方に設けられ、発光部6から照射され指先を通過した光を受光する受光部(フォトダイオード)7と、を具備しており、図17に示すように、発光部6と受光部7との間に指先Mを挿入して、閉バネ4の力で挟持するように構成されている。この状態で、発光部6から発する光を、指先Mの血管内を流れる血液を通して、受光部7で受光することにより、受光部7の出力に基づいて血液中の成分を測定することができる。
FIG. 16 schematically shows an example of a conventional fingertip clip (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
The fingertip clip is disposed on the first and second pair of sandwiching members 1 and 2 facing each other with the fingertip insertion portion 5 interposed therebetween, and on the distal end side in the fingertip insertion direction S, and the first and second sandwiching members 1 and 2 A shaft 3 that pivotally connects 2 in a direction to open and close the fingertip insertion portion 5, a closing spring 4 that biases the first and second clamping members 1 and 2 in a direction to close the fingertip insertion portion 5, and a first 1, a light emitting unit (LED) 6 provided on one of the second clamping members 1 and 2 and a light receiving unit (photodiode) provided on the other side for receiving light emitted from the light emitting unit 6 and passing through the fingertip As shown in FIG. 17, the fingertip M is inserted between the light emitting unit 6 and the light receiving unit 7 and is sandwiched by the force of the closing spring 4. In this state, the light emitted from the light emitting unit 6 is received by the light receiving unit 7 through the blood flowing in the blood vessel of the fingertip M, whereby the components in the blood can be measured based on the output of the light receiving unit 7.

図18は別の従来の指先クリップの例を示している(例えば、特許文献2参照)。
この指先クリップは、指先Mを挟む第1、第2の挟持部材201、202を、指先挿入方向の先方側に設けた係合部203、204により開閉方向の遊びを持たせて係合し、両挟持部材201、202を、湾曲形成した閉バネ205で閉じ方向に付勢したものである。この指先クリップを使用する場合は、(a)に示すように挟持部材201、202の先端側を摘んで手元側を開いて指先Mを挿入し、奥まで入れたら手を離す。そうすると、指先Mの太さに応じて係合部203、204が開方向に変位し、その状態でバネ205の力で挟持部材201、202が指先Mを挟む。
FIG. 18 shows another example of a conventional fingertip clip (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
This fingertip clip engages the first and second clamping members 201 and 202 sandwiching the fingertip M with engagement portions 203 and 204 provided on the front side in the fingertip insertion direction, with play in the opening and closing direction, Both the clamping members 201 and 202 are urged in the closing direction by a closed spring 205 that is curved. When using this fingertip clip, as shown in (a), the front end side of the sandwiching members 201 and 202 is pinched, the hand side is opened, the fingertip M is inserted, and the fingertip M is released when it is fully inserted. Then, the engaging portions 203 and 204 are displaced in the opening direction according to the thickness of the fingertip M, and in this state, the clamping members 201 and 202 pinch the fingertip M by the force of the spring 205.

実用新案登録第2574628号公報Utility Model Registration No. 2574628 特表平10−502268号公報Japanese National Patent Publication No. 10-502268

ところで、指の太さには個人差があり、図16に示した指先クリップのように、1つの軸3と1つの閉バネ4だけで挟持部材1、2を閉方向に付勢する構造では、指全体に挟持部材1、2をフィットさせることは難しい。例えば、図17(a)に示すように、指の太い人は、指先Mの先端側だけがきつくなり、根元側がゆるくなってしまう。先端側がきつくなりすぎると血行の妨げになり、根元側がゆるくなりすぎると、外光Bの影響を受けやすくなり、正しい測定の障害となる。また、(b)に示すように、指の細い人は、その逆となり、指先Mの先端部の隙間からの発光部6の光の回り込みによる影響を受けやすくなる。また、発光部6からの光Aがずれて受光部7に入射する可能性もある。これらの問題は、発光部6と受光部7が逆についている場合も同様である。   By the way, there is an individual difference in the thickness of the finger, and in the structure in which the clamping members 1 and 2 are urged in the closing direction by only one shaft 3 and one closing spring 4 as in the fingertip clip shown in FIG. It is difficult to fit the clamping members 1 and 2 to the entire finger. For example, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), for a person with a thick finger, only the tip side of the fingertip M becomes tight and the root side becomes loose. If the tip side becomes too tight, blood circulation will be hindered, and if the root side becomes too loose, it will be easily affected by external light B, which will hinder correct measurement. Moreover, as shown in (b), the person with a thin finger becomes the opposite, and it becomes easy to be influenced by the wraparound of the light from the light emitting unit 6 from the gap at the tip of the fingertip M. Further, the light A from the light emitting unit 6 may be shifted and enter the light receiving unit 7. These problems are the same when the light emitting unit 6 and the light receiving unit 7 are reversed.

また、図18に示したものは、両挟持部材201、202を連結する係合部203、204に開閉方向の遊びを持たせているので、図17(a)、(b)に示した問題は幾分かは改善されると思われるが、いずれにせよ、バネ205で各挟持部材201、202を押圧する点が1箇所だけであるから、必ずしもフィットした装着ができない場合がある。特に指先側にはバネ205の付勢力が作用しにくいので、指先側に隙間ができやすく、場合によっては測定の信頼性を損なうおそれがある。   In addition, the problem shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B is the one shown in FIG. 18 because the engaging portions 203 and 204 that connect both the clamping members 201 and 202 have play in the opening and closing direction. However, in any case, since there is only one point for pressing the holding members 201 and 202 with the spring 205, there is a case where the fitting cannot be always performed. In particular, since the biasing force of the spring 205 does not easily act on the fingertip side, a gap is likely to be formed on the fingertip side, which may impair measurement reliability in some cases.

本発明は、上記事情を考慮し、指先の全体を安定した状態で挟むことができて、良好なフィット性を発揮することができ、測定の信頼性を高めることのできる光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップを提供することを目的とする。   In consideration of the above circumstances, the present invention can sandwich the entire fingertip in a stable state, can exhibit good fit, and can improve measurement reliability. The object is to provide a fingertip clip.

請求項1の発明の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップは、指先挿入部を挟んで対向し、指先挿入部を開閉する方向に相対変位自在とされた一対の挟持部材と、基端側が前記一対の挟持部材のうちの一方の挟持部材に固定されると共に、先端側が他方の挟持部材に係合されることで、前記両挟持部材を連結すると共に他方の挟持部材を一方の挟持部材に向けて付勢する閉バネと、前記指先挿入部に挿入されて前記一対の挟持部材に挟持された指先に対し光を照射する発光部、及び、該発光部より照射され指先を透過した光または指先から反射した光を受光する受光部と、を有し、前記閉バネは、その基端側を前記一方の挟持部材に固定した固定点よりも指先挿入方向の手前側の、指先挿入方向に離間した少なくとも2点で、前記他方の挟持部材を押圧していることを特徴とする。   The fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to the first aspect of the present invention has a pair of holding members that are opposed to each other with the fingertip insertion portion interposed therebetween and are relatively displaceable in a direction to open and close the fingertip insertion portion, While being fixed to one clamping member of a pair of clamping members, the front end side is engaged with the other clamping member, so that both the clamping members are connected and the other clamping member is directed to one clamping member. A closing spring that biases the light, a light emitting unit that irradiates light to the fingertip that is inserted into the fingertip insertion unit and is sandwiched between the pair of clamping members, and light or fingertip that is emitted from the light emitting unit and transmitted through the fingertip A light-receiving unit that receives light reflected from the light source, and the closing spring is spaced apart in the fingertip insertion direction, closer to the fingertip insertion direction than a fixed point where the base end side is fixed to the one clamping member. At least two points Characterized in that presses the wood.

請求項2の発明は、請求項1に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、前記閉バネを、先端側を鋭角のL字形に屈曲させた線バネで構成し、そのL字形に屈曲させた屈曲部を第1の押圧点とし、その屈曲部よりも更に先端側に延出した点を第2の押圧点とし、前記第1の押圧点で、前記他方の挟持部材上の指先挿入方向に離間した2点のうちの指先挿入方向手前側の1点を押圧し、前記第2の押圧点で、それよりも指先挿入方向先方側の1点を押圧したことを特徴とする。   The invention according to claim 2 is the fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the closing spring is constituted by a wire spring having a distal end bent into an acute L-shape, and the L A bent portion bent in a letter shape is defined as a first pressing point, a point extending further to the distal end side than the bent portion is defined as a second pressing point, and the first pressing point is on the other holding member. One of the two points separated in the fingertip insertion direction is pressed on the front side in the fingertip insertion direction, and one point on the front side in the fingertip insertion direction is pressed with the second pressing point. To do.

請求項3の発明は、請求項2に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、前記線バネよりなる閉バネの基端側にコイル状に巻いたループ部を形成し、そのループ部より延び出した線材の端部を固定端として、その固定端を、前記一方の挟持部材上に形成したブラケットに係合させると共に、前記ループ部を、前記ブラケット上に突設した軸部に嵌め込み、それにより、前記ループ部の捩りバネ性を確保した状態で、閉バネの基端側を一方の挟持部材上のブラケットに固定したことを特徴とする。   The invention of claim 3 is the fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 2, wherein a loop portion wound in a coil shape is formed on the proximal end side of the closed spring made of the wire spring, and An end portion of the wire rod extending from the loop portion is used as a fixed end, and the fixed end is engaged with a bracket formed on the one sandwiching member, and the loop portion projects from the bracket. The base end side of the closing spring is fixed to the bracket on one of the holding members in a state in which the torsion spring property of the loop portion is secured.

請求項4の発明は、請求項3に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、前記ループ部と前記屈曲部の間に、該屈曲部と同じ面内で屈曲した第2の屈曲部を有することを特徴とする。   A fourth aspect of the present invention is the fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to the third aspect, wherein the second clip is bent between the loop portion and the bent portion in the same plane as the bent portion. It has a bent part.

請求項5の発明は、請求項1〜4のいずれかに記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、前記指先挿入部を開閉する方向と交差する方向への前記両挟持部材の相対変位を規制する規制手段を備えることを特徴とする。   Invention of Claim 5 is a fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device in any one of Claims 1-4, Comprising: The both clamping members to the direction which cross | intersects the direction which opens and closes the said fingertip insertion part It is provided with the control means which controls a relative displacement.

請求項6の発明は、請求項5に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、前記規制手段の1つとして、前記両挟持部材間に、前記指先挿入部を開閉する方向への挟持部材の平行移動を案内するガイド機構を設け、このガイド機構として、一方の挟持部材側に凸部を設けると共に、他方の挟持部材側に前記凸部のスライド係合するガイド溝を設けたことを特徴とする。   A sixth aspect of the present invention is the fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to the fifth aspect, wherein, as one of the regulating means, the fingertip insertion portion is opened and closed between the both clamping members. A guide mechanism for guiding the parallel movement of the holding member is provided, and as this guide mechanism, a convex portion is provided on one holding member side, and a guide groove for slidingly engaging the convex portion is provided on the other holding member side. It is characterized by that.

請求項7の発明は、請求項6に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、前記一方の挟持部材に、前記他方の挟持部材に向けて突出し且つ前記閉バネの基端側を固定するためのブラケットを形成し、そのブラケットに前記凸部としての軸部を突設して、その軸部を、他方の挟持部材側に形成したガイド溝にスライド自在且つ揺動自在に嵌合させると共に、前記軸部に前記閉バネの基端側に形成したループ部を嵌め込んで固定したことを特徴とする。   A seventh aspect of the present invention is the fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to the sixth aspect, wherein the one clamping member projects toward the other clamping member and the proximal end side of the closing spring A bracket for fixing the shaft is formed, and a shaft portion as the convex portion projects from the bracket, and the shaft portion is slidably and swingably fitted into a guide groove formed on the other holding member side. The loop portion formed on the base end side of the closing spring is fitted into the shaft portion and fixed.

請求項8の発明は、請求項7に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、前記他方の挟持部材の左右の外側面に、局部的な膨らみを設けることによって、指で当該他方の挟持部材をつまむためのグリップ部を形成し、それら左右の各グリップ部の内側に前記ガイド溝を形成したことを特徴とする。   The invention of claim 8 is the fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 7, wherein a local bulge is provided on the left and right outer surfaces of the other holding member, so that the finger A grip portion for pinching the other holding member is formed, and the guide groove is formed inside each of the left and right grip portions.

請求項9の発明は、請求項8に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、前記他方の挟持部材を、前記一方の挟持部材との間に指先挿入部を形成し且つ前記閉バネによる押圧力を受ける本体と、該本体の上面に被せるカバーとで構成し、前記グリップ部を、前記カバーを前記本体に被せたときに本体の外側面に重なるカバー側の突片として形成し、その突片の内側面に、前記カバーを本体に被せたときに本体側の切欠溝とスライド嵌合する嵌合部と、前記ガイド溝とを形成したことを特徴とする。   The invention of claim 9 is the fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 8, wherein the other holding member is formed with a fingertip insertion portion between the one holding member and the A main body that receives a pressing force by a closing spring and a cover that covers the upper surface of the main body, and the grip portion is formed as a cover-side protruding piece that overlaps the outer surface of the main body when the cover is put on the main body. And the fitting part which slide-fits to the notch groove of a main body side when the said cover is covered on the main body, and the said guide groove were formed in the inner surface of the protrusion.

請求項10の発明は、請求項8または9に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、前記一対の挟持部材に、前記指先挿入部としての略円柱状空間を形成する凹面壁を互いに対向させて形成し、前記グリップ部を形成した他方の挟持部材側の凹面壁にクッション材を張り付け、前記一方の挟持部材の凹面壁を平滑面としたことを特徴とする。   A tenth aspect of the present invention is the fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to the eighth or ninth aspect, wherein the pair of holding members forms a substantially cylindrical space as the fingertip insertion portion. Are formed so as to face each other, a cushioning material is attached to the concave wall on the other holding member side where the grip portion is formed, and the concave wall of the one holding member is a smooth surface.

請求項11の発明は、請求項8〜10のいずれかに記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、前記グリップ部を形成した他方の挟持部材を指の甲側に当てるもの、その反対の前記一方の挟持部材を指の腹側に当てるものとし、指の甲側に当てる他方の挟持部材の上面に測定結果等を電子表示する表示部を設けたことを特徴とする。   The invention of claim 11 is the fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the other holding member forming the grip portion is applied to the back side of the finger, The one holding member on the opposite side is applied to the abdomen side of the finger, and a display unit for electronically displaying the measurement result or the like is provided on the upper surface of the other holding member applied to the back side of the finger.

請求項1の発明によれば、閉バネにより、指先挿入方向に離間した少なくとも2点で他方の挟持部材を一方の挟持部材に向けて押圧しているので、従来のように1点だけに押圧力を作用させる場合と比べて、他方の挟持部材の広い範囲を一方の挟持部材へ向けてバランスよく押し付けることができる。従って、指の太さに関係なく、指先の先端側と根元側に安定した状態で挟持部材をフィットさせることができ、外光による影響や光漏れの影響をあまり受けずに、精度良く指先からの生体情報を測定することができる。   According to the first aspect of the present invention, the other holding member is pressed toward the one holding member by at least two points separated in the fingertip insertion direction by the closing spring. Compared with the case where pressure is applied, the wide range of the other clamping member can be pressed toward one clamping member with a good balance. Therefore, regardless of the thickness of the finger, it is possible to fit the holding member in a stable state on the tip side and the base side of the fingertip, and from the fingertip with high accuracy without being affected by external light and light leakage. It is possible to measure the biological information.

特に閉バネの押圧力を他方の挟持部材に作用させる点を、閉バネの固定点よりも指先挿入方向の手前側に設定しているので、前記固定点よりも指先挿入方向の先方側の挟持部材の寸法を短く設定することができ、コンパクト化に寄与することができる。また、固定点よりも指先挿入方向の手前側に押圧点を設定していることにより、1個の連続した閉バネに2つの押圧点を設定する場合に有利になり、構成の単純化を図ることができて、加工が容易になる。   In particular, the point at which the pressing force of the closing spring is applied to the other holding member is set on the front side in the fingertip insertion direction with respect to the fixing point of the closing spring. The dimension of a member can be set short and it can contribute to compactization. In addition, since the pressing point is set in front of the fingertip insertion direction with respect to the fixed point, it is advantageous when two pressing points are set for one continuous closing spring, and the configuration is simplified. Can be processed easily.

請求項2の発明によれば、前記閉バネを、先端側を鋭角のL字形に屈曲させた線バネで構成し、そのL字形に屈曲させた屈曲部を第1の押圧点とし、その屈曲部よりも更に先端側に延出した点を第2の押圧点とし、第1の押圧点で、他方の挟持部材上の指先挿入方向に離間した2点のうちの指先挿入方向手前側の1点を押圧し、第2の押圧点で、それよりも指先挿入方向先方側の1点を押圧するようにしたので、主に閉バネの固定点から第1の押圧点までの長さの設定により、第1の押圧点に作用させる押圧力を決めることができるし、また、主に第1の押圧点から第2の押圧点までの長さの設定により、第2の押圧点に作用させる押圧力を決めることができる。つまり、1本の線バネを使用するものの、第1、第2の押圧点に作用させる押圧力を、それぞれほぼ独立して設定することができるため、押圧バランスを決める上で設計がやりやすい。   According to the invention of claim 2, the closed spring is constituted by a wire spring having a distal end bent into an acute L-shape, and the bent portion bent into the L-shape is used as a first pressing point, and the bent spring is bent. A point extending further to the tip side than the portion is a second pressing point, and one of the two points spaced in the fingertip insertion direction on the other holding member at the first pressing point is one on the near side of the fingertip insertion direction. Since the point is pressed and one point on the far side in the fingertip insertion direction is pressed with the second pressing point, the length from the fixed point of the closing spring to the first pressing point is mainly set. Thus, the pressing force applied to the first pressing point can be determined, and the pressing force is applied to the second pressing point mainly by setting the length from the first pressing point to the second pressing point. The pressing force can be determined. That is, although a single wire spring is used, the pressing force applied to the first and second pressing points can be set almost independently, so that the design is easy to determine when determining the pressing balance.

請求項3の発明によれば、線バネよりなる閉バネの基端側にコイル状に巻いたループ部を形成し、そのループ部より延び出した線材の端部を固定端として、その固定端を、一方の挟持部材上に形成したブラケットに係合させると共に、ループ部を、ブラケット上に突設した軸部に嵌め込み、それにより、ループ部の捩りバネ性を確保した状態で、閉バネの基端側を一方の挟持部材上のブラケットに固定したので、ループ部の捩りバネ力を、前記第1の押圧点と第2の押圧点に作用させる押圧力の一部として利用することができる。従って、ループ部の巻き量を加減することによって、他方の挟持部材に付与する押圧力の大きさを、大きな範囲で簡単に調整することができる。   According to the invention of claim 3, a loop portion wound in a coil shape is formed on the base end side of a closed spring made of a wire spring, and the end portion of the wire rod extending from the loop portion is used as a fixed end, and the fixed end Is engaged with a bracket formed on one clamping member, and the loop portion is fitted into a shaft portion projecting on the bracket, thereby ensuring the torsion spring property of the loop portion, Since the base end side is fixed to the bracket on one clamping member, the torsion spring force of the loop portion can be used as part of the pressing force that acts on the first pressing point and the second pressing point. . Therefore, by adjusting the amount of winding of the loop portion, the magnitude of the pressing force applied to the other holding member can be easily adjusted within a large range.

請求項4の発明の発明によれば、ループ部と屈曲部の間に、該屈曲部と同じ面内で屈曲した第2の屈曲部を設けたので、閉バネのバネ力をより有効に押圧点に作用させることができるようになる。また、第2の屈曲部を設けたことにより、閉バネの形状や寸法を決める際の設計自由度が広がり、固定点と押圧点の位置関係を、コンパクト化に有利な条件で設定することができる。例えば、閉バネの固定点の高さを低く設定することで、閉バネの基端側を固定しているブラケットの高さを低くすることができて、コンパクト化を有利に進めることができるようになる。   According to the invention of claim 4, since the second bent portion bent in the same plane as the bent portion is provided between the loop portion and the bent portion, the spring force of the closed spring is more effectively pressed. You can act on the points. In addition, the provision of the second bent portion increases the degree of design freedom when determining the shape and dimensions of the closing spring, and the positional relationship between the fixed point and the pressing point can be set under conditions that are advantageous for downsizing. it can. For example, by setting the height of the fixing point of the closing spring low, the height of the bracket that fixes the base end side of the closing spring can be reduced, and the downsizing can be advantageously promoted. become.

請求項5の発明によれば、指先挿入部を開閉する方向と交差する方向への両挟持部材の相対変位を規制する規制手段を備えたので、前後左右への挟持部材同士のズレを防止することができ、挟持部材を適正な姿勢で指先にフィットさせることができる。   According to the invention of claim 5, since the restricting means for restricting the relative displacement of both of the sandwiching members in the direction intersecting with the direction of opening and closing the fingertip insertion portion is provided, the displacement of the sandwiching members in the front-rear and left-right directions is prevented. And the holding member can be fitted to the fingertip in an appropriate posture.

請求項6の発明によれば、前記規制手段の1つとして、両挟持部材間に、指先挿入部を開閉する方向への挟持部材の平行移動を案内するガイド機構を設けたので、挟持部材が開閉する際の動作をスムーズに行うことができる。また、そのガイド機構として、一方の挟持部材側に凸部を設けると共に、他方の挟持部材側に凸部のスライド係合するガイド溝を設けたので、簡略な構成で開閉動作の安定化を図ることができる。   According to the invention of claim 6, as one of the restricting means, a guide mechanism for guiding the parallel movement of the clamping member in the direction of opening and closing the fingertip insertion portion is provided between the both clamping members. The opening / closing operation can be performed smoothly. Further, as the guide mechanism, a convex portion is provided on one clamping member side, and a guide groove for sliding engagement of the convex portion is provided on the other clamping member side, so that the opening / closing operation is stabilized with a simple configuration. be able to.

請求項7の発明によれば、一方の挟持部材にブラケットを形成し、そのブラケットに前記凸部としての軸部を突設し、その軸部を、他方の挟持部材側に形成したガイド溝にスライド自在且つ揺動自在に嵌合させ、軸部に閉バネの基端側に形成したループ部を嵌め込んで固定したので、ガイド機構しての凸部と閉バネの支持点とを共通化することができ、構成の単純化が図れる。また、軸部をガイド溝に係合させることで、挟持部材を揺動自在としているので、指先の形状に応じて挟持部材を確実にフィットさせることができる。   According to the invention of claim 7, a bracket is formed on one clamping member, a shaft portion as the convex portion is projected from the bracket, and the shaft portion is formed in a guide groove formed on the other clamping member side. Since the loop part formed on the base end side of the closing spring is fitted and fixed to the shaft part so that it can slide and swing freely, the convex part as the guide mechanism and the supporting point of the closing spring are made common This simplifies the configuration. Further, since the pinching member can be swung by engaging the shaft portion with the guide groove, the pinching member can be reliably fitted according to the shape of the fingertip.

請求項8の発明によれば、他方の挟持部材の左右の外側面に、局部的な膨らみを設けることによって、指で当該他方の挟持部材をつまむためのグリップ部を形成し、それら左右の各グリップ部の内側に前記ガイド溝を形成したので、そのグリップ部を設けた部分だけを除いて、挟持部材の他の部分の幅を小さくすることができる。つまり、挟持部材の主たる部分の幅を大きくすることなく、ガイド機構部分を作るスペースを容易に確保することができる。   According to the invention of claim 8, by providing local bulges on the left and right outer surfaces of the other sandwiching member, a grip portion for pinching the other sandwiching member with a finger is formed. Since the guide groove is formed inside the grip portion, the width of the other portion of the clamping member can be reduced except for the portion where the grip portion is provided. That is, a space for making the guide mechanism portion can be easily secured without increasing the width of the main portion of the clamping member.

請求項9の発明によれば、他方の挟持部材を本体とカバーで構成し、グリップ部を、カバーを本体に被せたときに本体の外側面に重なるカバー側の突片として形成し、その突片の内側面に、カバーを本体に被せたときに本体側の切欠溝とスライド嵌合する嵌合部と、ガイド溝とを形成したので、カバーを被せたときに初めて、ガイド溝と軸部とを係合させることができる。従って、カバーを被せない前段階では、ブラケット及び軸部をあまり拘束しないで済み、ブラケットや軸部に閉バネの基端側を組み付ける際の作業がやりやすくなる。また、カバーを本体に被せた段階では、軸部にカバー側のガイド溝が確実に係合するので、精度よく挟持部材の動きを案内することができる。   According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the other holding member is constituted by the main body and the cover, and the grip portion is formed as a protruding piece on the cover side that overlaps the outer surface of the main body when the cover is put on the main body. On the inner surface of the piece, a fitting part that slide-fits with the notch groove on the main body side when the cover is put on the main body and a guide groove are formed. Can be engaged. Therefore, in the previous stage where the cover is not covered, the bracket and the shaft portion need not be constrained so much, and the work for assembling the proximal end side of the closing spring to the bracket or the shaft portion becomes easy. Further, when the cover is put on the main body, the guide groove on the cover side is securely engaged with the shaft portion, so that the movement of the clamping member can be guided with high accuracy.

請求項10の発明によれば、グリップ部を形成した他方の挟持部材側の凹面壁にクッション材を張り付けると共に、一方の挟持部材の凹面壁を平滑面としてあるので、グリップ部をつまんで他方の挟持部材を持ち上げながら、測定する方の指先で一方の挟持部材を押し下げつつ、そのまま平滑な凹面壁に指先を滑らせて適正位置まで挿入することができる。従って、敢えて挟持部材を開いた状態にした上で、測定する指先を挿入するという面倒な手順を踏む必要がなく、指先を滑らせながら簡単に測定位置まで挿入することができる。そして挿入した状態では、片方の凹面壁のクッション材の働きにより、安定した状態で柔らかく指先を挟むことができる。つまり、無理矢理に指先を挿入しようとした場合でも、うまく挿入することができるし、確実に指にフィットさせることができる。   According to the invention of claim 10, since the cushion material is attached to the concave wall on the other holding member side where the grip portion is formed and the concave wall of the one holding member is a smooth surface, the grip portion is pinched and the other While lifting one of the clamping members, one of the fingertips to be measured pushes down one of the clamping members, and the fingertip can be slid on the smooth concave wall as it is and inserted to an appropriate position. Therefore, it is not necessary to go through the troublesome procedure of inserting the fingertip to be measured after the holding member is open, and the fingertip can be easily inserted to the measurement position. In the inserted state, the fingertip can be pinched in a stable state by the action of the cushion material on one concave wall. That is, even when the fingertip is forced to be inserted, it can be inserted well and can be surely fitted to the finger.

請求項11の発明によれば、グリップ部を形成した他方の挟持部材を指の甲側に当てるものとし、その反対の一方の挟持部材を指の腹側に当てるものとし、指の甲側に当てる他方の挟持部材の上面に測定結果等を電子表示する表示部を設けたので、指先の腹側で一方の挟持部材を押し下げつつ、そのまま平滑な凹面壁に指先の腹を滑らせることで、指先を適正な位置まで容易に挿入することができる。また、挿入した状態で、手の甲側に表示部が位置するので、表示部が見やすく、測定しやすい。   According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the other holding member formed with the grip portion is applied to the back side of the finger, and the opposite one holding member is applied to the abdomen side of the finger, Since the display unit for electronically displaying the measurement result or the like is provided on the upper surface of the other holding member to be contacted, by pressing down the one holding member on the abdomen side of the fingertip, sliding the fingertip abdomen on the smooth concave wall as it is, The fingertip can be easily inserted to an appropriate position. Moreover, since the display unit is located on the back side of the hand in the inserted state, the display unit is easy to see and measure.

以下、本発明の実施形態を図面を参照しながら説明する。
図1(a)は本発明の実施形態の指先クリップを要部の位置で切った断面図であり、(a)は水平断面図、(b)は横断面、(c)は側断面図である。図2は実施形態の指先クリップの外観図であり、(a)は平面図、(b)は指先挿入側から見た正面図、(c)は側面図である。図3は実施形態の指先クリップに使用する閉バネの側面図であり、(a)は組み付け前の自由状態での形態を示す側面図、(b)は組み付け時の形態を示す側面図である。図4は閉バネの変形の仕方を場合分けして示す側面図である。図5は実施形態の指先クリップを構成する挟持部材の概略的な分解側面図、図6はその要部の拡大側面図、図7は図6と同じ要部を水平方向に沿った面で切った断面図であり、(a)は上側挟持部材の本体にカバーを組み付ける前の状態を示す断面図、(b)は組み付けた状態を示す断面図である。
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of a fingertip clip according to an embodiment of the present invention cut at a main portion, where FIG. 1A is a horizontal cross-sectional view, FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view, and FIG. is there. 2A and 2B are external views of the fingertip clip according to the embodiment. FIG. 2A is a plan view, FIG. 2B is a front view as viewed from the fingertip insertion side, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a side view of a closing spring used for the fingertip clip of the embodiment, (a) is a side view showing a form in a free state before assembly, and (b) is a side view showing a form at the time of assembly. . FIG. 4 is a side view showing how the closed spring is deformed. FIG. 5 is a schematic exploded side view of the holding member constituting the fingertip clip of the embodiment, FIG. 6 is an enlarged side view of the main part, and FIG. 7 is a cut of the same main part as FIG. (A) is sectional drawing which shows the state before attaching a cover to the main body of an upper side clamping member, (b) is sectional drawing which shows the assembled state.

本実施形態の指先クリップは、光電式生体情報測定装置(例えば、パルスオキシメータ)の指先クリップであり、図1に示すように、指先挿入部5を挟んで対向し、指先挿入部5を開閉する方向に相対変位自在とされた第1、第2の上下一対の挟持部材1、2と、下側の挟持部材2上の指先挿入方向〔図1(b)の左から右へ向かう方向〕の中間部に、上側の挟持部材1に向けて立設された左右一対のブラケット11と、基端側がブラケット11に固定されると共に、先端側が上側の挟持部材1に係合されることで、両挟持部材1、2を連結すると共に、上側の挟持部材1を下側の挟持部材2に向けて付勢する左右一対の閉バネ20と、上側と下側の挟持部材1、2の一方に設けられた発光部6、及び、他方に設けられ、発光部6から照射され、上側と下側の挟持部材1、2で挟持された指先Mを透過した光を受光する受光部7と、を具備している。なお、パルスオキシメータの場合は、発光部6は、赤外光と赤色光を出射する機能を有している。   The fingertip clip of the present embodiment is a fingertip clip of a photoelectric biological information measuring device (for example, a pulse oximeter). As shown in FIG. 1, the fingertip clip faces and sandwiches the fingertip insertion portion 5 and opens and closes the fingertip insertion portion 5. The first and second pair of upper and lower clamping members 1 and 2 that are relatively displaceable in the direction to be moved, and the fingertip insertion direction on the lower clamping member 2 (direction from left to right in FIG. 1B) A pair of left and right brackets 11 erected toward the upper clamping member 1 and a base end side are fixed to the bracket 11 and a distal end side is engaged with the upper clamping member 1 at an intermediate portion of A pair of left and right closing springs 20 that connect both the clamping members 1 and 2 and urge the upper clamping member 1 toward the lower clamping member 2, and one of the upper and lower clamping members 1 and 2. The light emitting unit 6 provided and the other light emitting unit 6 are irradiated from the light emitting unit 6. , And includes a light receiving section 7 for receiving light transmitted through the fingertip M, which is sandwiched by the clamping member 1 of the upper and lower side. In the case of a pulse oximeter, the light emitting unit 6 has a function of emitting infrared light and red light.

閉バネ20は、その基端側をブラケット11に固定した固定点よりも指先挿入方向の手前側の、指先挿入方向に離間した少なくとも2点で、上側の挟持部材1を押圧している。図1では、その2点を、押圧力FAが作用する点と、押圧力FBが作用する点として示してある。   The closing spring 20 presses the upper clamping member 1 at at least two points spaced in the fingertip insertion direction on the near side in the fingertip insertion direction from the fixed point where the base end side is fixed to the bracket 11. In FIG. 1, the two points are shown as a point where the pressing force FA acts and a point where the pressing force FB acts.

より具体的に説明すると、左右の各閉バネ20は、先端側を鋭角のL字形に屈曲させた線バネで構成されており、そのL字形に屈曲させた屈曲部20dを第1の押圧点21とし、その屈曲部20dよりも更に先端側に延出した端末点20eを第2の押圧点22とし、第1の押圧点21で、上側の挟持部材1上の指先挿入方向に離間した2点のうちの指先挿入方向手前側の1点を力FAで押圧し、第2の押圧点22で、それよりも指先挿入方向先方側の1点を力FBで押圧している。押圧力FA、FBの反力FCは、下側の挟持部材2に突設したブラケット11で受けている。   More specifically, each of the left and right closing springs 20 is composed of a wire spring having a distal end bent into an acute L-shape, and the bent portion 20d bent into the L-shape is a first pressing point. 21, the terminal point 20 e extending further to the distal end side than the bent portion 20 d is set as a second pressing point 22, and the first pressing point 21 is separated in the fingertip insertion direction on the upper holding member 1. One point on the front side in the fingertip insertion direction is pressed with a force FA, and one point on the front side in the fingertip insertion direction is pressed with a force FB. The reaction forces FC of the pressing forces FA and FB are received by a bracket 11 protruding from the lower clamping member 2.

従って、それらの押圧力FA、FBによって、挟持部材1、2は、指先挿入部5を閉じる方向に付勢されている。なお、力FA、FB、FCは、挟持部材1、2の相互の状態に応じて変化する量である。また、閉バネ20上の第1の押圧点21と第2の押圧点22の間は直線状になっており、その直線部分23の全体が上側の挟持部材1を下向きに押圧している。   Therefore, the clamping members 1 and 2 are urged in the direction of closing the fingertip insertion portion 5 by the pressing forces FA and FB. The forces FA, FB, and FC are amounts that change according to the mutual state of the clamping members 1 and 2. Further, the space between the first pressing point 21 and the second pressing point 22 on the closing spring 20 is linear, and the entire linear portion 23 presses the upper clamping member 1 downward.

図1及び図3に示すように、線バネよりなる閉バネ20の基端側には、コイル状に巻いたループ部20aが形成されており、そのループ部20aより延び出した線材の端部が固定端20bとしてブラケット11に係合されると共に、ループ部20aがブラケット11の側面に突設した円柱突起状の軸部12に嵌め込まれている。そしてそれにより、ループ部20aの捩りバネ性を確保した状態で、閉バネ20の基端側が上側の挟持部材1上のブラケット11に固定されている。なお、下側の挟持部材2に突設されたブラケット11は、上側の挟持部材1の底板に形成した切欠部1kより上側の挟持部材1の内部に挿入されている。   As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a loop portion 20a wound in a coil shape is formed on the proximal end side of the closing spring 20 made of a wire spring, and the end portion of the wire rod extending from the loop portion 20a. Is engaged with the bracket 11 as a fixed end 20b, and the loop portion 20a is fitted into a cylindrical projection-shaped shaft portion 12 projecting from the side surface of the bracket 11. And thereby, the base end side of the closing spring 20 is being fixed to the bracket 11 on the upper clamping member 1 in the state which ensured the torsion spring property of the loop part 20a. The bracket 11 protruding from the lower clamping member 2 is inserted into the upper clamping member 1 above the notch 1k formed in the bottom plate of the upper clamping member 1.

閉バネ20は、自由状態で図3(a)に示すように作られ、組み付け状態で図3(b)に示すような形態となるものであって、基端側にループ部20aを有し、先端側が鋭角のL字形に屈曲形成され、その先端側の第1の屈曲部20dと基端側のループ部20aとの間の、ループ部20aに近い位置に、第1の屈曲部20dと同じ面内で略直角に屈曲した第2の屈曲部20cを有している。   The closing spring 20 is formed in a free state as shown in FIG. 3A, and has a form as shown in FIG. 3B in an assembled state, and has a loop portion 20a on the base end side. The distal end side is bent into an acute L-shape, and between the first bent portion 20d on the distal end side and the loop portion 20a on the proximal end side, close to the loop portion 20a, the first bent portion 20d It has the 2nd bending part 20c bent substantially at right angles within the same surface.

この閉バネ20に発生するバネ力は、主として、ループ部20aの捩りと、第2の屈曲部20cの曲げと、第1の屈曲部20dの曲げと、全体の撓み等で決まり、図3(b)に示す形態で組み付けられた際の第1の押圧点21による押圧力FA(図1参照)は、初期状態において与えられたループ部20aの巻き量や、第2の屈曲部20cの曲げ角αや、第2の屈曲部20cから第1の屈曲部20dまでの長さLA等によって決まる。また、第2の押圧点22による押圧力FB(図1参照)は、主に第1の屈曲部20dの曲げ角βや第1の屈曲部20cから端末点20eまでの長さLBの設定によって決まる。   The spring force generated in the closing spring 20 is mainly determined by the torsion of the loop portion 20a, the bending of the second bending portion 20c, the bending of the first bending portion 20d, the overall bending, etc. FIG. The pressing force FA (see FIG. 1) by the first pressing point 21 when assembled in the form shown in b) is the amount of winding of the loop portion 20a applied in the initial state or the bending of the second bent portion 20c. It is determined by the angle α, the length LA from the second bent portion 20c to the first bent portion 20d, and the like. Further, the pressing force FB (see FIG. 1) by the second pressing point 22 is mainly determined by the setting of the bending angle β of the first bent portion 20d and the length LB from the first bent portion 20c to the terminal point 20e. Determined.

例えば、この閉バネ20を設計する場合は、基端側を固定点として、第2の屈曲部20cの曲げ角度αと、第2の屈曲部20cから第1の屈曲部20dまでの長さLAを決めることで、第1の押圧点21の押圧力FAを決めることができる。次いで、第1の屈曲部20dの曲げ角度βと、その先の直線部分23の長さLBを決めることで、第2の押圧点22の押圧力FBを決めることができる。この場合、第2の押圧点22を、第1の押圧点21となる屈曲部20dの更に先端側に配置しているので、第2の押圧点22の押圧力FBを決める際には、第1の押圧点21の押圧力FAへの影響を最小限に抑えることができる。   For example, when designing the closed spring 20, the bending angle α of the second bent portion 20 c and the length LA from the second bent portion 20 c to the first bent portion 20 d with the base end side as a fixed point. Is determined, the pressing force FA of the first pressing point 21 can be determined. Next, the pressing force FB of the second pressing point 22 can be determined by determining the bending angle β of the first bent portion 20d and the length LB of the linear portion 23 ahead of the bending angle β. In this case, since the second pressing point 22 is disposed further on the distal end side of the bent portion 20d that becomes the first pressing point 21, when determining the pressing force FB of the second pressing point 22, The influence of the one pressing point 21 on the pressing force FA can be minimized.

また、本実施形態の指先クリップには、指先挿入部5を開閉する方向と交差する方向への両挟持部材1、2の相対変位を規制する規制手段が備わっている。その規制手段の1つとして、両挟持部材1、2の間には、指先挿入部5を開閉する方向への挟持部材1、2の平行移動を案内するガイド機構が設けられている。このガイド機構は、下側の挟持部材2のブラケット11の側面に凸部として設けられた短円柱状の軸部12と、上側の挟持部材1に設けられ、前記軸部12がスライド係合するガイド溝13とから構成されている。この場合の軸部12は、閉バネ20の基端側のループ部20aの支持部を兼ねるものであり、その軸部12が、ガイド溝13にスライド自在且つ揺動自在に嵌合することで、ガイド機構が構成されている。   In addition, the fingertip clip of the present embodiment is provided with a regulating means for regulating the relative displacement of both the clamping members 1 and 2 in the direction intersecting the direction in which the fingertip insertion portion 5 is opened and closed. As one of the restricting means, a guide mechanism for guiding the parallel movement of the clamping members 1 and 2 in the direction of opening and closing the fingertip insertion portion 5 is provided between the both clamping members 1 and 2. The guide mechanism is provided on the short cylindrical shaft portion 12 provided as a convex portion on the side surface of the bracket 11 of the lower holding member 2 and the upper holding member 1, and the shaft portion 12 is in sliding engagement. It is composed of a guide groove 13. The shaft portion 12 in this case also serves as a support portion for the loop portion 20a on the proximal end side of the closing spring 20, and the shaft portion 12 is slidably and swingably fitted in the guide groove 13. A guide mechanism is configured.

また、この実施形態の指先クリップでは、図1、図2に示すように、上側の挟持部材1のガイド溝13を設ける位置の左右の外側面に、局部的な膨らみを設けることによって、指で当該挟持部材1をつまみやすくするためのグリップ部80が形成されており、これら左右の各グリップ部80の内側面に、上下方向に沿ったガイド溝13が形成されている。   Moreover, in the fingertip clip of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, by providing a local bulge on the left and right outer surfaces of the position where the guide groove 13 of the upper clamping member 1 is provided, A grip portion 80 for making it easy to pinch the clamping member 1 is formed, and guide grooves 13 extending in the vertical direction are formed on the inner side surfaces of the left and right grip portions 80.

この場合、図5、図6に示すように、上側の挟持部材1は、下側の挟持部材2との間に指先挿入部5を形成し且つ閉バネ20による押圧力を受ける本体1Aと、本体1Aの上面に被せるカバー1Bとで構成されており、グリップ部80は、カバー1Bを本体1Aに被せたときに本体1Aの外側面に重なるカバー1B側の突片として形成されている。そして、その突片として設けられたグリップ部80の内側面に、カバー1Bを本体1Aに被せたときに本体1A側の切欠溝101とスライド嵌合する嵌合部103と、前記ガイド溝13とが形成されている。切欠溝101の幅は、ガイド溝13にスライド係合する軸部12より十分に大きく設定されており、図7に示すように、この切欠溝101にグリップ部80の内面の嵌合部103を嵌めることで、ガイド溝13と軸部12が嵌まり合っている。   In this case, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the upper clamping member 1 forms a fingertip insertion portion 5 between the lower clamping member 2 and receives a pressing force by the closing spring 20. The grip portion 80 is formed as a protruding piece on the cover 1B side that overlaps the outer surface of the main body 1A when the cover 1B is put on the main body 1A. Then, on the inner surface of the grip portion 80 provided as the projecting piece, when the cover 1B is put on the main body 1A, the fitting portion 103 that slide-fits with the notch groove 101 on the main body 1A side, and the guide groove 13 Is formed. The width of the notch groove 101 is set sufficiently larger than the shaft portion 12 that is slidably engaged with the guide groove 13, and the fitting portion 103 on the inner surface of the grip portion 80 is inserted into the notch groove 101 as shown in FIG. 7. By fitting, the guide groove 13 and the shaft portion 12 are fitted.

このように、ガイド溝13を設ける側の挟持部材1の左右の外側面に、局部的な膨らみによるグリップ部80を形成し、それら各グリップ部80の内側面にガイド溝13を形成しているので、そのグリップ部80を設けた部分だけを除いて、挟持部材1の他の部分の幅を小さくすることができる。つまり、挟持部材1の主たる部分の幅を大きくすることなく、軸部12とガイド溝13よりなるガイド機構を作るスペースを容易に確保することができ、指先クリップの小型化に寄与することができる。   Thus, the grip part 80 by a local bulge is formed in the left and right outer surfaces of the holding member 1 on the side where the guide groove 13 is provided, and the guide groove 13 is formed on the inner side surface of each grip part 80. Therefore, the width of the other part of the clamping member 1 can be reduced except for the part where the grip part 80 is provided. That is, a space for forming a guide mechanism including the shaft portion 12 and the guide groove 13 can be easily secured without increasing the width of the main portion of the clamping member 1, which can contribute to downsizing of the fingertip clip. .

なお、グリップ部80は、2本の指で挟持部材1をつまみやすくするために設けるものであるから、指先にフィットして、滑りにくい形状にするのが望ましい。例えば、外側面に滑り止め用に小さな凹凸を付けるとか、外側面を僅かな曲率の凸曲面にするとかの工夫を施しておくのがよい。   In addition, since the grip part 80 is provided in order to make it easy to pinch the clamping member 1 with two fingers, it is desirable to fit the fingertip and make it a non-slip shape. For example, it is preferable to devise such as making the outer surface have small irregularities for preventing slipping, or making the outer surface a convex curved surface with a slight curvature.

また、図1(c)に示すように、上下の挟持部材1、2には、指先挿入部5としての略円柱状空間を形成するための凹面壁31、32が互いに対向して形成されており、グリップ部80を形成した上側の挟持部材1側の凹面壁31には、ゴムや柔らかい樹脂あるいは発泡材等からなるクッション材(図示略)が接着により張り付けられている。但し、下側の挟持部材2の凹面壁32だけは、樹脂成形したままの平滑面として残してある。また、グリップ部80を形成した上側の挟持部材1が指の甲側に当てるもの、その反対の下側の挟持部材2が指の腹側に当てるものとされており、指の甲側に当てる上側の挟持部材1の上面に、測定結果等を電子表示するための表示部90が設けられている。   Moreover, as shown in FIG.1 (c), the upper and lower clamping members 1 and 2 are formed with concave walls 31 and 32 facing each other so as to form a substantially cylindrical space as the fingertip insertion portion 5. A cushion material (not shown) made of rubber, soft resin, foam material, or the like is attached to the concave wall 31 on the upper clamping member 1 side where the grip portion 80 is formed by adhesion. However, only the concave wall 32 of the lower clamping member 2 is left as a smooth surface as it is resin-molded. Further, the upper clamping member 1 in which the grip portion 80 is formed is applied to the back side of the finger, and the lower holding member 2 opposite thereto is applied to the abdomen side of the finger, and is applied to the back side of the finger. A display unit 90 is provided on the upper surface of the upper clamping member 1 for electronic display of measurement results and the like.

次に作用を説明する。
この指先クリップは、ブラケット11で基端側を保持した閉バネ20の先端側により、指先挿入方向に離間した少なくとも2点で上側の挟持部材1を下側の挟持部材2に向けて押圧しているので、従来のように1点だけに押圧力を作用させる場合と比べて、上側の挟持部材1の広い範囲を、下側の挟持部材2へ向けてバランスよく押し付けることができる。
Next, the operation will be described.
In this fingertip clip, the upper clamping member 1 is pressed toward the lower clamping member 2 at at least two points separated in the fingertip insertion direction by the distal end side of the closing spring 20 that holds the proximal end side with the bracket 11. Therefore, compared with the conventional case where the pressing force is applied to only one point, the wide range of the upper holding member 1 can be pressed toward the lower holding member 2 with a good balance.

例えば、図4(a)の閉じた状態から(b)のように上側の挟持部材1をやや開いた状態にした場合、また(c)のようにより大きく開いた状態にした場合、また(d)のように指先側が多く開いた状態にした場合のいずれの場合にも、第1の押圧点21と第2の押圧点22に矢印FA、FBで示す独立した押圧力を働かせることができるので、指先に対し挟持部材1をうまくフィットさせることができる。従って、指の太さに関係なく、指先の先端側と根元側に安定した状態で挟持部材1、2をフィットさせることができて、外光による影響や光漏れの影響をあまり受けずに、精度良く指先からの生体情報を測定することができる。   For example, when the upper holding member 1 is slightly opened as shown in FIG. 4A from the closed state shown in FIG. 4A, or when it is further opened as shown in FIG. In any case where the fingertip side is opened a lot as in (), an independent pressing force indicated by arrows FA and FB can be applied to the first pressing point 21 and the second pressing point 22. The clamping member 1 can be fitted well to the fingertip. Therefore, regardless of the thickness of the finger, it is possible to fit the clamping members 1 and 2 in a stable state on the tip side and the base side of the fingertip, and not much affected by external light or light leakage, Biological information from the fingertip can be measured with high accuracy.

図8は指先クリップの指先に対するフィット性を示す説明図である。
指先Mを上下の挟持部材1、2で挟んだとき、(a)のように左右同じバランスで指先Mを挟むのが最も望ましい形であるが、(b)、(c)に示すように、挟持部材1、2が傾いた形で指先Mを挟むこともある。このように左右に傾いた形になった場合にも、左右の閉バネ20がバランスよく支持するので、無理なく安定して指先Mを挟むことができ、指先Mの挿入位置の横ズレにも柔軟に対応することができる。従って、発光部6と受光部7に対し、指先Mを適正に位置決めすることができる。
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the fit of the fingertip clip to the fingertip.
When the fingertip M is sandwiched between the upper and lower clamping members 1 and 2, it is most desirable to sandwich the fingertip M with the same left and right balance as shown in (a), but as shown in (b) and (c), The fingertip M may be pinched in such a manner that the holding members 1 and 2 are inclined. Even when the left and right springs 20 are tilted to the left and right in this way, the left and right closing springs 20 are supported in a balanced manner, so that the fingertip M can be clamped stably and reasonably, and the lateral displacement of the insertion position of the fingertip M can also be achieved. It can respond flexibly. Therefore, the fingertip M can be properly positioned with respect to the light emitting unit 6 and the light receiving unit 7.

なお、図8(b)、(c)のように挟持部材1、2が左右方向に相対的に傾いた場合、図10(a)に示すように発光部6の光軸と受光部7の光軸がずれることで感度の悪化が懸念されるが、図10(b)に示すように、指先Mの内部では照射された光が十分に拡散されるため、受光感度にはほとんど影響がない。つまり、多少の光軸のずれは、測定精度にほとんど影響を与えるものではない。   In addition, when the clamping members 1 and 2 are relatively inclined in the left-right direction as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the optical axis of the light-emitting unit 6 and the light-receiving unit 7 are shown in FIG. Although there is a concern about the deterioration of the sensitivity due to the deviation of the optical axis, as shown in FIG. 10B, the irradiated light is sufficiently diffused inside the fingertip M, so that the light receiving sensitivity is hardly affected. . That is, a slight deviation of the optical axis hardly affects the measurement accuracy.

図9は指先クリップの指先に対する別のフィット性を示す説明図である。
指先Mを上下の挟持部材1、2で挟んだとき、指先の太さの変化(傾斜またはテーパともいう)の大きさによって挟み方が異なることがある。そのような場合、前記の指先クリップでは、挟持部材1、2が相互に自由な動きをすることができるので、(a)〜(c)のように、指先Mの形状の違いに応じて柔軟に対応することができる。つまり、挟持部材1、2の相互の角度が自由に変化することによって、無理なく確実に指先Mを挟むことができる。従って、発光部6と受光部7に対し、指先Mを適正に位置決めすることができる。
FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing another fit property of the fingertip clip to the fingertip.
When the fingertip M is sandwiched between the upper and lower clamping members 1, 2, the pinching method may differ depending on the magnitude of the change in the thickness of the fingertip (also referred to as an inclination or a taper). In such a case, in the above-described fingertip clip, the holding members 1 and 2 can move freely with each other. Therefore, as shown in (a) to (c), it is flexible according to the difference in the shape of the fingertip M. It can correspond to. That is, the fingertip M can be pinched with ease without unreasonableness by freely changing the mutual angle of the pinching members 1 and 2. Therefore, the fingertip M can be properly positioned with respect to the light emitting unit 6 and the light receiving unit 7.

特に本発明の実施形態の場合、閉バネ20の押圧力を上側の挟持部材1に作用させる点(押圧点)を、閉バネ20の固定点(ブラケット11の位置)よりも指先挿入方向の手前側に設定しているので、前記固定点よりも指先挿入方向の先方側の挟持部材1、2の寸法を短く設定することができ、コンパクト化に寄与することができる。また、前記固定点よりも指先挿入方向の手前側に押圧点21、22を設定しているので、連続した1本の閉バネに2つの押圧点を設定する場合に構成の単純化を図ることができて、加工が容易になる。   Particularly in the case of the embodiment of the present invention, the point (pressing point) at which the pressing force of the closing spring 20 is applied to the upper clamping member 1 is closer to the fingertip insertion direction than the fixing point (position of the bracket 11) of the closing spring 20. Therefore, the dimensions of the clamping members 1 and 2 on the front side in the fingertip insertion direction with respect to the fixed point can be set shorter, which contributes to compactness. Further, since the pressing points 21 and 22 are set on the near side in the fingertip insertion direction with respect to the fixed point, the configuration can be simplified when two pressing points are set on one continuous closing spring. Can be processed easily.

また、前記閉バネ20を、先端側を鋭角のL字形に屈曲させた線バネで構成し、そのL字形に屈曲させた屈曲部20dを第1の押圧点21とし、その屈曲部20dよりも更に先端側に延出した点を第2の押圧点22とし、第1の押圧点21で、上側の挟持部材1上の指先挿入方向に離間した2点のうちの指先挿入方向手前側の1点を押圧し、第2の押圧点22で、それよりも指先挿入方向先方側の1点を押圧するようにしたので、主に閉バネ20の固定点から第1の押圧点21までの長さLA(図3参照)の設定により、第1の押圧点21に作用させる押圧力FAを決めることができるし、主に第1の押圧点21から第2の押圧点22までの長さLB(図3参照)の設定により、第2の押圧点22に作用させる押圧力FBを決めることができる。つまり、1本の線バネを使用するものの、第1、第2の押圧点21、22に作用させる押圧力を、それぞれほぼ独立して設定することができ、押圧バランスを決める上での設計がやりやすい。   Further, the closing spring 20 is constituted by a wire spring whose front end is bent into an acute L-shape, and a bent portion 20d bent into the L-shape is defined as a first pressing point 21, which is more than the bent portion 20d. Furthermore, the point extended to the front end side is defined as a second pressing point 22, and the first pressing point 21 is one on the front side in the fingertip insertion direction of the two points spaced apart in the fingertip insertion direction on the upper clamping member 1. Since the point is pressed, and the second pressing point 22 presses one point ahead of the fingertip insertion direction, the length from the fixed point of the closing spring 20 to the first pressing point 21 is mainly used. The pressing force FA to be applied to the first pressing point 21 can be determined by setting the length LA (see FIG. 3), and the length LB from the first pressing point 21 to the second pressing point 22 is mainly used. The pressing force FB to be applied to the second pressing point 22 can be determined by setting (see FIG. 3). . That is, although a single wire spring is used, the pressing force acting on the first and second pressing points 21 and 22 can be set almost independently, and the design for determining the pressing balance is Easy to do.

また、線バネよりなる閉バネ20の基端側にコイル状に巻いたループ部20aを形成し、そのループ部20aより延び出した線材の端末部を固定端20bとして、その固定端20bを、下側の挟持部材2上に形成したブラケット11に係合させると共に、ループ部20aを、ブラケット11上に突設した軸部12に嵌め込み、それにより、ループ部20aの捩りバネ性を確保した状態で、閉バネ20の基端側を下側の挟持部材2上のブラケット11に固定しているので、ループ部20aの捩りバネ力を、第1の押圧点21と第2の押圧点22に作用させる押圧力FA、FBの一部として利用することができる。従って、ループ部20aの巻き量を加減することによって、上側の挟持部材1に付与する押圧力FA、FBの大きさを、大きな範囲で簡単に調整することができる。   Further, a loop portion 20a wound in a coil shape is formed on the proximal end side of the closing spring 20 made of a wire spring, and the end portion of the wire rod extending from the loop portion 20a is used as the fixed end 20b, and the fixed end 20b is A state in which the loop portion 20a is engaged with the shaft portion 12 projecting on the bracket 11, and the torsion spring property of the loop portion 20a is ensured while being engaged with the bracket 11 formed on the lower holding member 2. Thus, since the proximal end side of the closing spring 20 is fixed to the bracket 11 on the lower clamping member 2, the torsion spring force of the loop portion 20 a is applied to the first pressing point 21 and the second pressing point 22. It can be used as part of the pressing forces FA and FB to be applied. Therefore, by adjusting the winding amount of the loop portion 20a, the magnitudes of the pressing forces FA and FB applied to the upper clamping member 1 can be easily adjusted within a large range.

また、ループ部20aと屈曲部20dの間に、該屈曲部20dと同じ面内で屈曲した第2の屈曲部20cを設けているので、閉バネ20のバネ力をより有効に押圧点21、22に作用させることができるようになる。さらに、第2の屈曲部20cを設けたことにより、閉バネ20の形状や寸法を決める際の設計自由度が広がり、固定点(ブラケット11で保持した部分)と押圧点21、22の位置関係を、コンパクト化に有利な条件で自由に設定することができる。例えば、閉バネ20の固定点の高さを低く設定することで、閉バネ20の基端側を固定しているブラケット11の高さを低くすることができて、コンパクト化を有利に進めることができるようになる。   Further, since the second bent portion 20c bent in the same plane as the bent portion 20d is provided between the loop portion 20a and the bent portion 20d, the spring force of the closed spring 20 is more effectively pressed to the pressing point 21, 22 can be made to act. Furthermore, the provision of the second bent portion 20c increases the degree of design freedom when determining the shape and dimensions of the closing spring 20, and the positional relationship between the fixing point (the portion held by the bracket 11) and the pressing points 21, 22. Can be freely set under conditions advantageous for downsizing. For example, by setting the height of the fixing point of the closing spring 20 low, the height of the bracket 11 fixing the base end side of the closing spring 20 can be reduced, and the downsizing can be advantageously promoted. Will be able to.

また、指先挿入部5を開閉する方向と交差する方向への両挟持部材1、2の相対変位を規制するガイド機構(軸部12とガイド溝13)を備えるので、前後左右への挟持部材1、2同士のズレを防止することができ、挟持部材1、2を適正な姿勢で指先Mにフィットさせることができる。特にガイド機構は、指先挿入部5を開閉する方向への挟持部材1、2の平行移動を案内するものであるから、挟持部材1、2が開閉する際の動作をスムーズに行うことができる。また、そのガイド機構を軸部12とガイド溝13で構成したので、簡略な構成で開閉動作の安定化を図ることができる。   Moreover, since the guide mechanism (shaft part 12 and the guide groove 13) which controls the relative displacement of both the clamping members 1 and 2 to the direction which cross | intersects the direction which opens and closes the fingertip insertion part 5 is provided, the clamping member 1 to front and rear, right and left 2 can be prevented, and the holding members 1 and 2 can be fitted to the fingertip M in an appropriate posture. In particular, since the guide mechanism guides the parallel movement of the clamping members 1 and 2 in the direction to open and close the fingertip insertion portion 5, the operation when the clamping members 1 and 2 open and close can be performed smoothly. Further, since the guide mechanism is configured by the shaft portion 12 and the guide groove 13, the opening / closing operation can be stabilized with a simple configuration.

また、下側の挟持部材1にブラケット11を形成し、そのブラケット11に軸部12を突設し、その軸部12を、上側の挟持部材1側に形成したガイド溝13にスライド自在且つ揺動自在に嵌合させ、軸部12に閉バネ20の基端側に形成したループ部20aを嵌め込んで固定しているので、ガイド機構しての軸部12と閉バネ20の支持点とを共通化することができ、構成の単純化が図れる。また、軸部12をガイド溝13に係合させることで、挟持部材1、2を揺動自在としているので、指先Mの形状に応じて挟持部材1、2を確実にフィットさせることができる。   Further, a bracket 11 is formed on the lower holding member 1, a shaft portion 12 is projected from the bracket 11, and the shaft portion 12 is slidable and rocked in a guide groove 13 formed on the upper holding member 1 side. Since the loop portion 20a formed on the proximal end side of the closing spring 20 is fitted and fixed to the shaft portion 12 so as to be movable, the shaft portion 12 as a guide mechanism and the supporting point of the closing spring 20 are fixed. Can be shared, and the configuration can be simplified. Further, since the pinching members 1 and 2 are swingable by engaging the shaft portion 12 with the guide groove 13, the pinching members 1 and 2 can be surely fitted according to the shape of the fingertip M.

また、上述したように、上側の挟持部材1の左右の外側面にグリップ部80を形成し、各グリップ部80の内側面に前記ガイド溝13を形成したので、挟持部材1の主たる部分の幅を大きくすることなく、ガイド機構を作るスペースを容易に確保することができる。   Further, as described above, the grip portions 80 are formed on the left and right outer surfaces of the upper clamping member 1, and the guide groove 13 is formed on the inner surface of each grip portion 80, so the width of the main portion of the clamping member 1 A space for making the guide mechanism can be easily secured without increasing the size.

特に、上側の挟持部材1を本体1Aとカバー1Bで構成し、グリップ部80を、カバー1Bを本体1Aに被せたときに本体1Aの外側面に重なるカバー1B側の突片として形成し、その突片の内側面に、カバー1Bを本体1Aに被せたときに本体1A側の切欠溝101とスライド嵌合する嵌合部103と、ガイド溝13とを形成したので、カバー1Bを被せたときに初めて、ガイド溝13と軸部12とを係合させることができる。従って、カバー1Bを被せない前段階では、ブラケット11及び軸部12をあまり拘束しないで済み、ブラケット11や軸部12に閉バネ20の基端側を組み付ける際の作業がやりやすくなる。また、カバー1Bを本体1Aに被せた段階では、軸部12にカバー1B側のガイド溝13が確実に係合するので、精度よく挟持部材1、2の動きを案内することができる。   In particular, the upper clamping member 1 is constituted by the main body 1A and the cover 1B, and the grip portion 80 is formed as a protruding piece on the cover 1B side that overlaps the outer surface of the main body 1A when the cover 1B is put on the main body 1A. When the cover 1B is put on the inner surface of the projecting piece, the fitting groove 103 and the guide groove 13 that slide-fit with the notch groove 101 on the main body 1A side when the cover 1B is put on the main body 1A are formed. For the first time, the guide groove 13 and the shaft portion 12 can be engaged with each other. Therefore, in the previous stage where the cover 1B is not covered, the bracket 11 and the shaft portion 12 need not be constrained so much, and the work for assembling the proximal end side of the closing spring 20 to the bracket 11 and the shaft portion 12 becomes easy. Further, when the cover 1B is put on the main body 1A, the guide groove 13 on the cover 1B side is reliably engaged with the shaft portion 12, so that the movement of the clamping members 1 and 2 can be guided with high accuracy.

また、グリップ部80を形成した上側の挟持部材1側の凹面壁31にクッション材を張り付けると共に、下側の挟持部材2の凹面壁32を平滑面としてあるので、グリップ部80をつまんで上側の挟持部材1を持ち上げながら、測定する方の指先Mで下側の挟持部材2を押し下げつつ、そのまま平滑な凹面壁32に指先Mを滑らせて適正位置まで挿入することができる。従って、敢えて挟持部材1、2を開いた状態にした上で、測定する指先Mを挿入するという面倒な手順を踏む必要がなく、指先Mを滑らせながら簡単に測定位置まで挿入することができる。そして、挿入した状態では、片方の凹面壁31のクッション材の働きにより、安定した状態で柔らかく指先Mを挟むことができる。つまり、無理矢理に指先Mを挿入しようとした場合でも、うまく挿入することができるし、確実に指先Mに挟持部材1、2をフィットさせることができる。   In addition, the cushion material is attached to the concave wall 31 on the upper clamping member 1 side where the grip portion 80 is formed, and the concave wall 32 of the lower clamping member 2 is a smooth surface. While lifting the holding member 1, the lower holding member 2 is pushed down with the fingertip M to be measured, and the fingertip M can be slid on the smooth concave wall 32 and inserted to an appropriate position. Therefore, it is not necessary to go through the troublesome procedure of inserting the fingertip M to be measured after the holding members 1 and 2 are opened, and the fingertip M can be easily inserted to the measurement position while sliding. . And in the inserted state, the fingertip M can be pinched softly in a stable state by the action of the cushion material of the concave wall 31 on one side. That is, even when the fingertip M is forced to be inserted, the fingertip M can be inserted successfully, and the clamping members 1 and 2 can be securely fitted to the fingertip M.

また、本実施形態の指先クリップの場合、構造自体で挟持部材1、2を指先Mにフィットさせるので、クッション材を張り付けるに当たっても、滑り止め程度の薄いクッション材を設けるだけで十分である。従って、クッション材を薄くできることから、クッション材を設けた側のセンサ(ここでは発光部6)と指との間の距離を最小限にすることができ、センサの感度アップを図ることができる。また一方で、発光輝度を下げて、低消費電力化を図ることもできる。   Further, in the case of the fingertip clip of the present embodiment, the sandwiching members 1 and 2 are fitted to the fingertip M by the structure itself. Therefore, it is sufficient to provide a cushion material that is thin enough to prevent slipping even when the cushion material is applied. Therefore, since the cushion material can be thinned, the distance between the sensor (here, the light emitting portion 6) on the side where the cushion material is provided and the finger can be minimized, and the sensitivity of the sensor can be increased. On the other hand, it is possible to reduce the power consumption by reducing the light emission luminance.

また、グリップ部80を形成した上側の挟持部材1を指の甲側に当てるものとし、その反対の下側の挟持部材2を指の腹側に当てるものとし、指の甲側に当てる上側の挟持部材1の上面に測定結果等を電子表示する表示部90を設けたので、指先Mの腹側で下側の挟持部材2を押し下げつつ、そのまま平滑な凹面壁32に指先Mの腹を滑らせることで、指先Mを適正な位置まで容易に挿入することができる。また、挿入した状態で、手の甲側に表示部90が位置するので、表示部が見やすく、測定しやすい。   Further, the upper holding member 1 in which the grip portion 80 is formed is applied to the back side of the finger, the opposite lower holding member 2 is applied to the abdomen side of the finger, and the upper holding member 1 is applied to the upper side of the finger. Since the display unit 90 for electronically displaying the measurement result or the like is provided on the upper surface of the holding member 1, the lower end of the holding member 2 is pushed down on the abdomen side of the fingertip M, and the abdomen of the fingertip M is slid on the smooth concave wall 32 as it is. By doing so, the fingertip M can be easily inserted to an appropriate position. Further, since the display unit 90 is located on the back side of the hand in the inserted state, the display unit is easy to see and measure.

なお、上の説明では、クッション材を上側の挟持部材1の凹面壁31に張り付けたが、反対に、下側の挟持部材2の凹面壁32にクッション材を張り付けてもよい。その場合は、上側の挟持部材1の平滑な凹面壁31に対して指先を滑らせながら挿入すればよい。ただし、その操作を行う場合は、下側の挟持部材2を指でつまむことになるので、操作性の点からは、下側の挟持部材2にグリップ部を設けるのが望ましい。   In the above description, the cushion material is attached to the concave wall 31 of the upper holding member 1, but conversely, the cushion material may be attached to the concave wall 32 of the lower holding member 2. In that case, what is necessary is just to insert, sliding a fingertip with respect to the smooth concave wall 31 of the upper clamping member 1. However, when the operation is performed, the lower holding member 2 is pinched with a finger, and therefore it is desirable to provide a grip portion on the lower holding member 2 from the viewpoint of operability.

つまり、操作の点からは、指でつまむ側にグリップ部を設ければよいのであって、上側の挟持部材1にグリップ部を設けてもよいし、下側の挟持部材2にグリップ部を設けてもよいし、両方の挟持部材1、2にグリップ部を設けてもよい。しかし、ガイド溝13を覆い隠すという点では、ガイド溝13を設けた側にグリップ部80が設けてある方が都合がよい。   That is, from the point of operation, the grip portion may be provided on the side pinched with the finger, and the grip portion may be provided on the upper holding member 1 or the grip portion may be provided on the lower holding member 2. Alternatively, a grip portion may be provided on both of the holding members 1 and 2. However, in terms of covering the guide groove 13, it is more convenient that the grip portion 80 is provided on the side where the guide groove 13 is provided.

また、発光部6と受光部7の配置は上記と逆であってもよい。また、必ずしも各挟持部材1、2の一方に発光部6を設け、他方に受光部7を設けることに限定されるものでもない。要するに、挟持部材1、2で指先を挟持した際に、発光部6から指先に向けて光を出射し、受光部7がその光を指先を介して受光できる関係であればよい。   The arrangement of the light emitting unit 6 and the light receiving unit 7 may be opposite to the above. Further, the present invention is not necessarily limited to providing the light emitting unit 6 on one of the holding members 1 and 2 and providing the light receiving unit 7 on the other. In short, any relationship may be used as long as light is emitted from the light emitting unit 6 toward the fingertip and the light receiving unit 7 can receive the light through the fingertip when the fingertip is held between the holding members 1 and 2.

例えば、図11(a)、(b)に示すように、上側(指の甲側)の挟持部材1または下側(指の腹側)の挟持部材2に発光部6と受光部7を縦並びに(指先挿入方向に並べて)設けてもよいし、図12(a)、(b)に示すように、上側の挟持部材1または下側の挟持部材2に発光部6と受光部7を横並び(指先挿入方向と交差する方向に並べて)に設けてもよい。このように発光部6と受光部7を同じ挟持部材1、2側に設けた場合、受光部7は、発光部6から照射された光の指からの反射光や拡散光を受光して信号を出力することになる。   For example, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the light emitting unit 6 and the light receiving unit 7 are vertically arranged on the upper (finger back side) holding member 1 or the lower (finger belly side) holding member 2. The light emitting unit 6 and the light receiving unit 7 may be arranged side by side on the upper clamping member 1 or the lower clamping member 2 as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b). You may provide in (arranged in the direction which cross | intersects a fingertip insertion direction). In this way, when the light emitting unit 6 and the light receiving unit 7 are provided on the same holding member 1 and 2 side, the light receiving unit 7 receives reflected light or diffused light from the finger of the light emitted from the light emitting unit 6 and receives a signal. Will be output.

次に本発明の別の実施形態を図13を用いて説明する。
この実施形態の指先クリップは、本発明の原理的な構成を示すもので、閉バネ20の基端部を、前記実施形態のような軸部を介さずに、ブラケット11に固定している。ブラケット11にはガイド機構を構成する軸部がなく、従って上側の挟持部材1にガイド溝は設けられていない。つまり、本発明にとって、軸部やガイド溝は、必須の構成要件ではないということを意味している。
Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The fingertip clip of this embodiment shows the basic configuration of the present invention, and the base end portion of the closing spring 20 is fixed to the bracket 11 without using the shaft portion as in the above embodiment. The bracket 11 does not have a shaft portion that constitutes a guide mechanism, and therefore the upper holding member 1 is not provided with a guide groove. That is, for the present invention, it means that the shaft portion and the guide groove are not essential constituent elements.

上下の挟持部材1、2を連結するのは、あくまで閉バネ20であり、閉バネ20の先端側の係合構造により、上側の挟持部材1の動きを規制している。つまり、閉バネ20の先端部が上側の挟持部材1の溝状部分1mに係合することで、上側の挟持部材1を前後方向(指先挿入方向)及び左右方向(指先挿入方向と直交する水平方向)に移動規制している。上側の挟持部材1が動くことができるのは、閉バネ20を撓ませながらの上下方向だけであり、上側の挟持部材1は、上下方向に平行移動が可能であり、また、上下方向に若干の揺動が可能となっている。ブラケット11は、単に閉バネ20の基端部を支持するためだけに設けてあり、上下の挟持部材1、2を回動可能に連結するような役目を持つものではない。   The upper and lower clamping members 1 and 2 are connected to each other only by the closing spring 20, and the movement of the upper clamping member 1 is restricted by the engagement structure on the distal end side of the closing spring 20. That is, the front end portion of the closing spring 20 engages with the groove-shaped portion 1m of the upper holding member 1 so that the upper holding member 1 is moved in the front-rear direction (fingertip insertion direction) and the left-right direction (horizontal orthogonal to the fingertip insertion direction) Direction). The upper clamping member 1 can move only in the vertical direction while bending the closing spring 20, and the upper clamping member 1 can be translated in the vertical direction and slightly in the vertical direction. Can be swung. The bracket 11 is provided only for supporting the base end portion of the closing spring 20 and does not have a role of connecting the upper and lower clamping members 1 and 2 in a rotatable manner.

その他の点は、前記実施形態と同様であり、閉バネ20の先端側の第1の押圧点21と第2の押圧点22は、指先挿入方向に離間した2点で、上側の挟持部材1を力FA、FBで押圧している。   The other points are the same as in the above embodiment, and the first pressing point 21 and the second pressing point 22 on the distal end side of the closing spring 20 are two points separated in the fingertip insertion direction, and the upper holding member 1 Is pressed with the forces FA and FB.

この実施形態の場合も、構成が同じ点において、前記実施形態と同様の作用効果を得ることができる。   In the case of this embodiment, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained in the same configuration.

図14は本発明の比較例(本発明には含まれない)としての指先クリップを示している。この比較例では、(a)に示すように、指先挿入方向に離間した2つの閉バネ121、122で、上下の挟持部材1、2を閉方向に付勢している。   FIG. 14 shows a fingertip clip as a comparative example of the present invention (not included in the present invention). In this comparative example, as shown in (a), the upper and lower clamping members 1 and 2 are urged in the closing direction by two closing springs 121 and 122 separated in the fingertip insertion direction.

上下の挟持部材1、2が平行移動して開くと、(b)、(c)に示すように2つの閉バネ121、122のバネ力によって、上下の挟持部材1、2に指先挿入方向の広い範囲にわたって閉方向の付勢力が作用する。また(d)、(e)に示すように挟持部材1、2が傾斜した状態になっても、上下の挟持部材1、2に指先挿入方向の広い範囲にわたってバランスよく閉方向の付勢力が作用する。従って、本発明と同様に、挟持部材1、2を指先Mにうまくフィットさせることができると思われる。   When the upper and lower clamping members 1 and 2 are moved in parallel and opened, the upper and lower clamping members 1 and 2 are moved in the fingertip insertion direction by the spring force of the two closing springs 121 and 122 as shown in (b) and (c). The biasing force in the closing direction acts over a wide range. Further, even when the holding members 1 and 2 are inclined as shown in (d) and (e), the urging force in the closing direction acts on the upper and lower holding members 1 and 2 in a well-balanced manner over a wide range in the fingertip insertion direction. To do. Therefore, it seems that the clamping members 1 and 2 can be fitted to the fingertip M well like the present invention.

しかしながら、この比較例の場合、2つの押圧点に押圧力を作用させるために、2つの閉バネ121、122を用いており、部品点数が増えてしまい、構成が複雑になるという欠点がある。   However, in the case of this comparative example, the two closing springs 121 and 122 are used to apply the pressing force to the two pressing points, so that the number of parts increases and the configuration becomes complicated.

この点、本発明は、図13に例を示すように、閉バネ20の固定点(ブラケット11のある部分)よりも指先挿入方向の手前側に、閉バネ20の2つの押圧点21、22を設けているので、閉バネ20を1つの線バネによって簡単に構成することができる。従って、指先クリップの構造の簡略化に資するところが大きく、大幅なコストダウンに貢献できる。   In this respect, as shown in the example of FIG. 13, in the present invention, the two pressing points 21, 22 of the closing spring 20 are closer to the front side in the fingertip insertion direction than the fixing point of the closing spring 20 (the portion where the bracket 11 is provided). Therefore, the closing spring 20 can be easily constituted by one wire spring. Therefore, it greatly contributes to the simplification of the structure of the fingertip clip and can contribute to a significant cost reduction.

図15は本発明の別の比較例(本発明には含まれない)として示す指先クリップを示している。この比較例では、(a)に示すように、天秤型の閉バネ20の中間ループ部128をブラケット11の軸部12で支持しており、閉バネ20の一端側126に設けた第1の押圧点126aにより、ブラケット11よりも指先挿入方向の手前側で、上側の挟持部材1を押圧している。また、閉バネ20の他端側127に設けた第2の押圧点127aにより、ブラケット11よりも指先挿入方向の先方側で、上側の挟持部材1を押圧している。各押圧点126a、127aには、下向きの力FA、FBが作用しており、上側の挟持部材1を指先挿入方向の広い範囲にわたりバランスよく押圧している。   FIG. 15 shows a fingertip clip shown as another comparative example of the present invention (not included in the present invention). In this comparative example, as shown in (a), the intermediate loop portion 128 of the balance-type closing spring 20 is supported by the shaft portion 12 of the bracket 11, and the first loop 126 is provided on one end side 126 of the closing spring 20. The upper clamping member 1 is pressed by the pressing point 126a closer to the front side in the fingertip insertion direction than the bracket 11. Further, the upper holding member 1 is pressed on the front side in the fingertip insertion direction with respect to the bracket 11 by a second pressing point 127 a provided on the other end side 127 of the closing spring 20. The downward forces FA and FB act on the pressing points 126a and 127a, and press the upper clamping member 1 in a well-balanced manner over a wide range in the fingertip insertion direction.

従って、本発明と同様に、挟持部材1、2を指先Mにうまくフィットさせることができると思われる。   Therefore, it seems that the clamping members 1 and 2 can be fitted to the fingertip M well like the present invention.

しかしながら、この閉バネ125は、図15(b)に示すように、ブラケット11の軸部12に嵌合するループ部128の両側に、それぞれに必要な押圧力を発生するバネ部分(一端側126、他端側127)を設けた天秤型のものであるため、片方のバネ部分(例えば、一端側126)の押圧力を変えると、他方のバネ部分(例えば、他端側127)押圧力にも影響が出てしまい、押圧力の調整が難しく、そのためバネの加工に手間がかかるという問題がある。また、ブラケット11を挟んだ先方側と手前側で押圧力を加えるので、ブラケット11の先方側の寸法を短縮するのが難しいという問題もある。   However, as shown in FIG. 15B, the closing spring 125 has spring portions (one end side 126) that generate necessary pressing force on both sides of the loop portion 128 that is fitted to the shaft portion 12 of the bracket 11. Therefore, if the pressing force of one spring part (for example, one end side 126) is changed, the other spring part (for example, the other end side 127) has a pressing force. Is also affected, and it is difficult to adjust the pressing force, and there is a problem that it takes time to process the spring. Further, since pressing force is applied between the front side and the front side across the bracket 11, there is also a problem that it is difficult to shorten the size of the front side of the bracket 11.

この点、本発明は、図13に例を示したように、閉バネ20の固定点(ブラケット11のある部分)よりも指先挿入方向の手前側に閉バネ20の2つの押圧点21、22を設定しているので、2つの押圧点21、22を、例えば、1本の線バネの先端を鋭角のL字形に屈曲させることで容易に作ることができる。しかも、上述したように第1、第2の押圧点21、22の押圧力の設定がそれぞれ独立して簡単にできる。従って、コストダウンに寄与するところが大である。   In this respect, as shown in the example of FIG. 13, the present invention has two pressing points 21 and 22 of the closing spring 20 closer to the front side in the fingertip insertion direction than the fixing point of the closing spring 20 (the portion where the bracket 11 is provided). Therefore, the two pressing points 21 and 22 can be easily made by, for example, bending the tip of one wire spring into an acute L-shape. Moreover, as described above, the setting of the pressing force of the first and second pressing points 21 and 22 can be simplified independently. Therefore, it greatly contributes to cost reduction.

(a)は本発明の実施形態の指先クリップを要部の位置で切った断面図であり、(a)は水平断面図、(b)は横断面、(c)は側断面図である。(A) is sectional drawing which cut the fingertip clip of embodiment of this invention in the position of the principal part, (a) is a horizontal sectional view, (b) is a cross section, (c) is a sectional side view. 実施形態の指先クリップの外観図であり、(a)は平面図、(b)は指先挿入側から見た正面図、(c)は側面図である。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is an external view of the fingertip clip of embodiment, (a) is a top view, (b) is the front view seen from the fingertip insertion side, (c) is a side view. 実施形態の指先クリップに使用する閉バネの側面図であり、(a)は組み付け前の自由状態での形態を示す側面図、(b)は組み付け時の形態を示す側面図である。It is a side view of a closed spring used for a fingertip clip of an embodiment, (a) is a side view showing a form in a free state before assembling, and (b) is a side view showing a form at the time of assembling. 前記閉バネの変形の仕方を場合分けして示す側面図である。It is a side view which shows how to deform | transform the said closing spring according to a case. 実施形態の指先クリップを構成する挟持部材の概略的な分解側面図である。It is a schematic exploded side view of the clamping member which comprises the fingertip clip of embodiment. 図5の要部の拡大側面図である。It is an enlarged side view of the principal part of FIG. 図6と同じ要部を水平方向に沿った面で切った断面図であり、(a)は上側挟持部材の本体にカバーを組み付ける前の状態を示す断面図、(b)は組み付けた状態を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which cut | disconnected the main part same as FIG. 6 with the surface along a horizontal direction, (a) is sectional drawing which shows the state before attaching a cover to the main body of an upper side clamping member, (b) is the assembled state. It is sectional drawing shown. (a)〜(c)は、実施形態の指先クリップのフィット性についての説明用の横断面図である。(A)-(c) is a cross-sectional view for description about the fitting property of the fingertip clip of embodiment. (a)〜(c)は、実施形態の指先クリップのフィット性についての別の説明用の縦断面図である。(A)-(c) is another longitudinal cross-sectional view for description about the fitting property of the fingertip clip of embodiment. (a)は発光部と受光部の光軸がずれた場合の例を示す図、その場合の問題がないことを示す図である。(A) is a figure which shows the example when the optical axis of a light emission part and a light-receiving part has shifted | deviated, and is a figure which shows that there is no problem in that case. (a)、(b)は発光部と受光部の別の配置例を示す図である。(A), (b) is a figure which shows another example of arrangement | positioning of a light emission part and a light-receiving part. (a)、(b)は発光部と受光部の更に別の配置例を示す図である。(A), (b) is a figure which shows another example of arrangement | positioning of a light emission part and a light-receiving part. 本発明の別の実施形態を示す断面図であり、(a)は閉じた状態の断面図、(b)は細い指先を挿入した場合の断面図、(c)は多少太めの指先を挿入した場合の断面図、(d)は上側の挟持部材が斜めに傾くような指先を挿入した場合の断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows another embodiment of this invention, (a) is sectional drawing of a closed state, (b) is sectional drawing when a thin fingertip is inserted, (c) is inserting a slightly thicker fingertip (D) is a cross-sectional view when a fingertip is inserted such that the upper clamping member is inclined. 本発明の比較例の指先クリップを示す図で、(a)は閉じた状態の側面図、(b)〜(e)は開いた状態の側面図である。It is a figure which shows the fingertip clip of the comparative example of this invention, (a) is a side view of a closed state, (b)-(e) is a side view of an open state. (a)は本発明の更に別の比較例の指先クリップを示す図、(b)はそれに使用する閉バネの側面図である。(A) is a figure which shows the fingertip clip of another comparative example of this invention, (b) is a side view of the closing spring used for it. 従来例の指先クリップの側面図(a)及び正面図(b)である。It is the side view (a) and front view (b) of the fingertip clip of a prior art example. 従来の指先クリップを指の太い人に適用した場合(a)と指の細い人に適用した場合(b)を比べて示す図である。It is a figure which compares the case where the conventional fingertip clip is applied to a person with a thick finger (a) and the case where it is applied to a person with a thin finger (b). 他の従来の指先クリップの装着途中の状態(a)及び装着後の状態(b)を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the state (a) in the middle of mounting | wearing of the other conventional fingertip clip, and the state (b) after mounting | wearing.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

M 指先
1 第1の挟持部材(他方の挟持部材)
1A 本体
1B カバー
2 第2の挟持部材(一方の挟持部材)
5 指先挿入部
6 発光部
7 受光部
11 ブラケット
12 軸部(ガイド機構)
13 ガイド溝(ガイド機構)
20 閉バネ
20a ループ部
20b 固定端
20c 第2の屈曲部
20d 第2の屈曲部
20e 端末部
21 第1の押圧点
22 第2の押圧点
31,32 凹面壁
80 グリップ部
90 表示部
101 切欠溝
103 嵌合部
M fingertip 1 first clamping member (the other clamping member)
1A main body 1B cover 2 second clamping member (one clamping member)
5 Fingertip insertion part 6 Light emitting part 7 Light receiving part 11 Bracket 12 Shaft part (guide mechanism)
13 Guide groove (Guide mechanism)
20 closing spring 20a loop portion 20b fixed end 20c second bent portion 20d second bent portion 20e terminal portion 21 first pressing point 22 second pressing point 31, 32 concave wall 80 grip portion 90 display portion 101 notch groove 103 Fitting part

Claims (11)

指先挿入部を挟んで対向し、指先挿入部を開閉する方向に相対変位自在とされた一対の挟持部材と、
基端側が前記一対の挟持部材のうちの一方の挟持部材に固定されると共に、先端側が他方の挟持部材に係合されることで、前記両挟持部材を連結すると共に他方の挟持部材を一方の挟持部材に向けて付勢する閉バネと、
前記指先挿入部に挿入されて前記一対の挟持部材に挟持された指先に対し光を照射する発光部、及び、該発光部より照射され指先を透過した光または指先から反射した光を受光する受光部と、を有し、
前記閉バネは、その基端側を前記一方の挟持部材に固定した固定点よりも指先挿入方向の手前側の、指先挿入方向に離間した少なくとも2点で、前記他方の挟持部材を押圧していることを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A pair of clamping members that are opposed to each other with the fingertip insertion portion interposed therebetween and are relatively displaceable in a direction to open and close the fingertip insertion portion;
The proximal end side is fixed to one of the pair of sandwiching members, and the distal end side is engaged with the other sandwiching member, so that both the sandwiching members are connected and the other sandwiching member is connected to the other sandwiching member. A closing spring that biases toward the clamping member;
A light emitting unit that emits light to the fingertip inserted into the fingertip insertion unit and sandwiched between the pair of clamping members; and a light receiving unit that receives light transmitted from the light emitting unit and transmitted through the fingertip or reflected from the fingertip And
The closing spring presses the other clamping member at at least two points spaced in the fingertip insertion direction on the near side in the fingertip insertion direction from the fixed point where the base end side is fixed to the one clamping member. A fingertip clip for a photoelectric biological information measuring device.
請求項1に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、
前記閉バネを、先端側を鋭角のL字形に屈曲させた線バネで構成し、そのL字形に屈曲させた屈曲部を第1の押圧点とし、その屈曲部よりも更に先端側に延出した点を第2の押圧点とし、前記第1の押圧点で、前記他方の挟持部材上の指先挿入方向に離間した2点のうちの指先挿入方向手前側の1点を押圧し、前記第2の押圧点で、それよりも指先挿入方向先方側の1点を押圧したことを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 1,
The closing spring is composed of a wire spring whose front end is bent into an acute L-shape, and the bent portion bent into the L-shape serves as a first pressing point and extends further to the front end side than the bent portion. The point pressed is the second pressing point, and at the first pressing point, one point on the front side in the fingertip insertion direction of the two points spaced in the fingertip insertion direction on the other holding member is pressed, A fingertip clip of a photoelectric biological information measuring device, wherein one point on the far side in the fingertip insertion direction is pressed with two pressing points.
請求項2に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、
前記線バネよりなる閉バネの基端側にコイル状に巻いたループ部を形成し、そのループ部より延び出した線材の端部を固定端として、その固定端を、前記一方の挟持部材上に形成したブラケットに係合させると共に、前記ループ部を、前記ブラケット上に突設した軸部に嵌め込み、それにより、前記ループ部の捩りバネ性を確保した状態で、閉バネの基端側を一方の挟持部材上のブラケットに固定したことを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 2,
A loop portion wound in a coil shape is formed on the proximal end side of the closed spring made of the wire spring, and an end portion of the wire rod extending from the loop portion is used as a fixed end, and the fixed end is set on the one clamping member. The loop portion is fitted into a shaft portion projecting from the bracket so that the torsion spring property of the loop portion is ensured, and the proximal end side of the closed spring is thereby engaged. A fingertip clip of a photoelectric biological information measuring device, wherein the fingertip clip is fixed to a bracket on one clamping member.
請求項3に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、
前記ループ部と前記屈曲部の間に、該屈曲部と同じ面内で屈曲した第2の屈曲部を有することを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 3,
A fingertip clip for a photoelectric biological information measuring device, comprising a second bent portion bent in the same plane as the bent portion between the loop portion and the bent portion.
請求項1〜4のいずれかに記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、
前記指先挿入部を開閉する方向と交差する方向への前記両挟持部材の相対変位を規制する規制手段を備えることを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A fingertip clip for a photoelectric biological information measuring device, comprising: a restricting means for restricting relative displacement of the holding members in a direction intersecting a direction of opening and closing the fingertip insertion portion.
請求項5に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、
前記規制手段の1つとして、前記両挟持部材間に、前記指先挿入部を開閉する方向への挟持部材の平行移動を案内するガイド機構を設け、このガイド機構として、一方の挟持部材側に凸部を設けると共に、他方の挟持部材側に前記凸部のスライド係合するガイド溝を設けたことを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 5,
As one of the restricting means, a guide mechanism for guiding the parallel movement of the sandwiching member in the direction of opening and closing the fingertip insertion portion is provided between the both sandwiching members, and this guide mechanism protrudes toward one of the sandwiching members. And a guide groove for slidingly engaging the convex portion on the other holding member side, and a fingertip clip for a photoelectric biological information measuring device.
請求項6に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、
前記一方の挟持部材に、前記他方の挟持部材に向けて突出し且つ前記閉バネの基端側を固定するためのブラケットを形成し、そのブラケットに前記凸部としての軸部を突設して、その軸部を、他方の挟持部材側に形成したガイド溝にスライド自在且つ揺動自在に嵌合させると共に、前記軸部に前記閉バネの基端側に形成したループ部を嵌め込んで固定したことを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 6,
A bracket for projecting toward the other clamping member and fixing the proximal end side of the closing spring is formed on the one clamping member, and a shaft portion as the projecting portion is projected from the bracket. The shaft portion is slidably and swingably fitted into a guide groove formed on the other holding member side, and a loop portion formed on the proximal end side of the closing spring is fitted and fixed to the shaft portion. A fingertip clip for a photoelectric biological information measuring device.
請求項7に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、
前記他方の挟持部材の左右の外側面に、局部的な膨らみを設けることによって、指で当該他方の挟持部材をつまむためのグリップ部を形成し、それら左右の各グリップ部の内側に前記ガイド溝を形成したことを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 7,
By providing local bulges on the left and right outer surfaces of the other holding member, a grip portion for pinching the other holding member with a finger is formed, and the guide groove is formed inside each of the left and right grip portions. A fingertip clip of a photoelectric biological information measuring device, characterized in that is formed.
請求項8に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、
前記他方の挟持部材を、前記一方の挟持部材との間に指先挿入部を形成し且つ前記閉バネによる押圧力を受ける本体と、該本体の上面に被せるカバーとで構成し、前記グリップ部を、前記カバーを前記本体に被せたときに本体の外側面に重なるカバー側の突片として形成し、その突片の内側面に、前記カバーを本体に被せたときに本体側の切欠溝とスライド嵌合する嵌合部と、前記ガイド溝とを形成したことを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 8,
The other clamping member is constituted by a main body that forms a fingertip insertion portion between the one clamping member and receives a pressing force by the closing spring, and a cover that covers the upper surface of the main body, and the grip portion is The cover is formed as a cover-side protruding piece that overlaps the outer surface of the main body when the cover is put on the main body, and the notch groove on the main body side slides on the inner surface of the protruding piece when the cover is put on the main body. A fingertip clip of a photoelectric biological information measuring device, wherein a fitting portion to be fitted and the guide groove are formed.
請求項8または9に記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、
前記一対の挟持部材に、前記指先挿入部としての略円柱状空間を形成する凹面壁を互いに対向させて形成し、前記グリップ部を形成した他方の挟持部材側の凹面壁にクッション材を張り付け、前記一方の挟持部材の凹面壁を平滑面としたことを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to claim 8 or 9,
A concave wall forming a substantially cylindrical space as the fingertip insertion portion is formed on the pair of clamping members so as to face each other, and a cushion material is attached to the concave wall on the other clamping member side on which the grip portion is formed, A fingertip clip for a photoelectric biological information measuring device, wherein the concave wall of the one clamping member is a smooth surface.
請求項8〜10のいずれかに記載の光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップであって、
前記グリップ部を形成した他方の挟持部材を指の甲側に当てるもの、その反対の前記一方の挟持部材を指の腹側に当てるものとし、指の甲側に当てる他方の挟持部材の上面に測定結果等を電子表示する表示部を設けたことを特徴とする光電式生体情報測定装置の指先クリップ。
A fingertip clip of the photoelectric biological information measuring device according to any one of claims 8 to 10,
The other holding member forming the grip portion is applied to the back side of the finger, and the opposite one holding member is applied to the abdomen side of the finger, on the upper surface of the other holding member applied to the back side of the finger A fingertip clip of a photoelectric biological information measuring device, comprising a display unit for electronically displaying measurement results and the like.
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