JP2009285021A - Stethoscope holding device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a stethoscope holding device which prevents a stethoscope from hindering work in a state of hanging the stethoscope by hooking ear tubes around a neck, effectively prevents the stethoscope from being contaminated, and can be attached subsequently. <P>SOLUTION: The stethoscope holding device, designed to prevent a chest piece of the stethoscope hung from the neck from oscillating, comprises a band member which is constituted of a hook-and-loop fastener having both end parts mutually engaging in a detachable manner and is used by winding around a tube of the stethoscope, a holding part constituted of a hook-and-loop fastener engaging the band member, and an attachment part which is integrally formed with the holding part and tightly holds a part of clothes of a user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a stethoscope holder. More particularly, the present invention relates to a stethoscope holder that is effective in preventing a chestpiece of a stethoscope suspended from a neck from swinging.

  A stethoscope is composed of binaural including eartips, ear canals and tubes, and chestpieces, and is one of the most frequently used medical devices used by doctors and nurses. . For this reason, doctors and nurses often carry stethoscopes at times other than medical examinations. Doctors and nurses can carry a stethoscope by, for example, rolling the stethoscope into a pocket of clothing, or putting the stethoscope wrapped around the middle of the tube around the neck, and There is a method of hanging the stethoscope from the neck with the ear canal on the neck. In particular, the method in which the stethoscope is suspended with the ear canal on the neck can be immediately transferred to a diagnosis, and is used by many doctors and nurses.

  However, when carrying a stethoscope by the method as described above, there are the following problems. For example, the method of rolling up a stethoscope into a pocket of clothing has the risk of damage or contamination of the stethoscope by contacting other items in the pocket. In addition, the method of making the stethoscope wrapped around the middle part of the tube is carried around with the stethoscope in an unstable state, so the stethoscope is likely to fall, causing failure. . In addition, the method of hanging the stethoscope around the ear canal is not only disturbing the work because the chestpiece located at the tip of the stethoscope swings, but the chestpiece may collide with other things. However, there was a problem that the stethoscope was broken or contaminated.

  For such a problem, Patent Document 1 proposes a stethoscope in which a hook for holding a chest piece is provided on one side of the ear canal. The stethoscope described in Patent Document 1 shortens the suspended portion of the stethoscope by holding the chest piece on the hook even when carrying the stethoscope hanging over the neck with the ear canal on the neck. This reduces the swinging of the chest piece.

Utility Model Registration No. 3089804

  However, even when the stethoscope described in Patent Document 1 is used, the suspended portion of the stethoscope is not completely eliminated, and thus the above-described problem cannot be solved sufficiently. For example, when the user works in a forward leaning posture, the stethoscope shakes, causing a problem that the stethoscope interferes with the work or collides with other objects.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to hold a stethoscope that effectively prevents the stethoscope from interfering with work and being contaminated even when the stethoscope is suspended with the ear canal placed on the neck. It is in providing tools. Moreover, what can apply also to the normal stethoscope already distribute | circulated is desired as what solves the above-mentioned problem. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a stethoscope holder that can be retrofitted to such a normal stethoscope.

  The problems listed above are solved by the present invention described below. That is, the present invention is a stethoscope holder for preventing a chestpiece of a stethoscope suspended from the neck from swinging, and is formed by a hook-and-loop fastener whose both ends are detachably engaged with each other. A band member used by being wound around a tube of a stethoscope, a holding part formed by a hook-and-loop fastener engaged with the band member, and formed integrally with the holding part. It is a stethoscope holder characterized by comprising an attaching part for holding. The stethoscope holder of the present invention preferably uses a gem clip at the attachment portion.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to hold a stethoscope suspended from the neck on a user's clothes. As a result, it is possible to sufficiently prevent the stethoscope from shaking, and the stethoscope can be effectively prevented from interfering with work or being contaminated. Further, since the stethoscope holder of the present invention can be easily attached and detached, it can be retrofitted to a normal stethoscope.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments. First, the stethoscope holder of the present invention is effectively used when carrying a stethoscope other than at the time of diagnosis. As described above, there are various methods for carrying a stethoscope, but there are many methods in which the stethoscope is suspended with the ear canal placed on the neck, which is a method that can be immediately started. ing. On the other hand, in this method, there is a problem that the chestpiece provided at the tip of the stethoscope swings and interferes with work or collides with other objects. In particular, in pediatrics, it cannot be said that there is no possibility that a shaken chestpiece will hit a child. The stethoscope holder of the present invention is for solving such a problem.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a stethoscope holder of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a usage state of the stethoscope holder according to the embodiment of the present invention. The stethoscope holder of the present invention is a band member that is used by being wound around a tube 23 of a stethoscope 21 as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 1, a holding portion 2 formed by a hook-and-loop fastener that engages with the band member 1, and an attachment portion 3 that is formed integrally with the holding portion 2 and sandwiches a part of a user's clothes 31. It is configured. In addition, in this specification, what formed the holding | maintenance part 2 and the attachment part 3 integrally is called the main body member 4. FIG. Hereinafter, each configuration of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a front view showing a band member constituting the stethoscope holder according to the embodiment of the present invention. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the band member 1 constituting the present invention is formed by a band-shaped hook-and-loop fastener whose both ends are detachably engaged with each other. As shown in FIG. 2, the tube 23 of the stethoscope 21 is formed. It is used by wrapping around. In the present invention, the length of the band member 1 is not particularly limited as long as it is long enough to be wound around the tube 23 of the stethoscope 21 and attached to the tube 23. For example, the length of the band member 1 is within a range of 30 mm to 80 mm. can do. Further, when the band member 1 is wound around the tube 23, in order to prevent the band member 1 from sliding on the tube 23, a locking member for fixing the position of the band member 1 to the outer periphery of the tube 23, for example, It is preferable to attach a double-sided tape or the like (not shown). Further, the width of the band member 1 withstands the weight of the held stethoscope 21 (chest piece 24) when the band member 1 is engaged with the holding portion 2 and the stethoscope 21 (chest piece 24) is held. If it is the width | variety which can exhibit the engagement force of the level obtained, there will be no restriction | limiting in particular, For example, it can be in the range of 10 mm-40 mm.

  In the present invention, the holding portion 2 is a part of the main body member 4 formed integrally with the mounting portion 3 as shown in FIG. 1. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the holding portion 2 is engaged with the band member 1 described above. It is formed with a hook-and-loop fastener so that it may be united. In this invention, the holding | maintenance part 2 should just be formed in the magnitude | size which can be engaged with the band member 1, for example, can be made into the rectangular shape of length 20mm-60mm and width 10mm-40mm (FIG. 1).

  Further, in the present invention, the attachment portion 3 is a part of the main body member 4 formed integrally with the holding portion 2 as shown in FIG. 1, and as shown in FIG. It is a part used so that the main body member 4 can be attached to a user's clothes 31 by pinching the part. In the present invention, the attachment portion 3 can hold a part of the garment 31, for example, an end of the pocket of the garment 31 or a cloth between the front button and the front button of the garment 31, and attach the main body member 4 to the garment 31. For example, it can be made into a clip shape having a length of 30 mm to 70 mm and a width of 10 mm to 40 mm (see FIG. 1).

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on specific examples. First, the stethoscope holder of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 will be described. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the main body member 4 is formed by a single surface fastener and a gem clip. More specifically, the attachment portion 3 of the main body member 4 is formed as follows. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a process of forming the attachment portion of the stethoscope holder of the embodiment shown in FIG. First, one surface fastener is used, and the surface fastener is mountain-folded at an intermediate portion in the length direction so that the surface faces outward (see FIG. 3). Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the zem clip 7 is inserted from the mountain portion of the hook-and-loop hook fastener, and the hook-folded state of the hook-and-loop fastener is fixed by the gem clip 7. Furthermore, one side 11 of the hook-and-loop hook-and-loop fastener is further folded so as to cover the portion into which the gem clip 7 is inserted, and is engaged with the hook-and-loop fastener engaging surface of the portion into which the gem clip 7 is inserted (see FIG. 1). . By forming the attachment portion 3 as described above, the gem clip and the hook-and-loop fastener are easily integrated into a strong state. As a result, the main body member 4 can be firmly fixed to the user's clothes 31 via the attachment portion 3 using the strong force of the fastener of the gem clip. Further, since the gem clip is covered with the hook-and-loop fastener, even if the metal gem clip is used, the user's clothes 31 are not damaged or soiled.

  On the other hand, the holding | maintenance part 2 is formed by bending twice and overlapping so that the surfaces and back surfaces of one surface fastener may face each other in the example shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 1, the fixing surface fastener 6 can be used so that the back surface of the surface fastener can be kept facing each other. Moreover, in embodiment shown in FIG. 1, as above-mentioned, the attaching part 3 and the holding | maintenance part 2 are formed continuously using one sheet fastener (refer FIG. 1 or FIG. 2). Further, the main body member 4 thus formed is provided with a core material such as a gem clip that does not hinder the engagement of the hook-and-loop fastener over the entire area where the surfaces of the hook-and-loop fastener are engaged with each other. (Not shown).

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, as the band member 1 used together with the main body member 4 formed as described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a folded portion 9 is formed at one end of the band member 1. By doing so, the thing of the very simple structure formed so that both ends could be detachably engaged can be used. The band member 1 of this form is attached in the state wound around the tube 23 of the stethoscope 21 with the surface of the hook-and-loop fastener facing outward as shown in FIG.

  By using the stethoscope holder of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the stethoscope 21 suspended from the neck uses the band member 1 attached to the tube 23 as described above, as shown in FIG. It is held by engaging with a holding part 2 of the body member 4 attached to a part of the person's clothes 31, for example, a breast pocket part. On the other hand, when performing a diagnosis, the stethoscope 21 can be immediately put into a usable state by separating the engaged holding portion 2 and the band member 1. Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the main body includes a reinforcing portion 5 for engaging with the band member 1 engaged with the holding portion 2 and improving the engaging force between the holding portion 2 and the band member 1. It can also be formed on the member 4 (see FIG. 1). As a form of the reinforcement part 5, as shown in FIG. 1, the thing of the strip | belt shape extended from the holding | maintenance part 2 or the attachment part 3 below or right and left is mentioned, for example. These reinforcing portions 5 may be formed using a hook-and-loop fastener forming the main body member 4 or may be formed by engaging another hook-and-loop fastener with the hook-and-loop fastener. Further, after attaching the band member 1 to the tube 23 so that the band member 1 is not detached from the tube 23 due to impact or the like, another end fastener is attached to the portion where the ends of the band member 1 are engaged with each other. A formed reinforcing member for the band member may be engaged (not shown).

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the stethoscope holder of the present invention. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the attachment portion 3 can be formed by the same method as in the embodiment shown in FIG. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the holding portion 2 is mounted so that the surface of the hook-and-loop fastener forming the holding portion 2 faces outward when the mounting portion 3 is attached to a part of the user's clothes 31. It is formed below the part 3 continuously with the attachment part 3. Further, a support portion for preventing the band member 1 engaged with the holding portion 2 from falling downward is formed at the lower end portion of the holding portion 2 by folding the surface fastener twice. 10 can be formed (see FIG. 5). In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the band member 1 can have the same form as that shown in FIG. 1 or 4, and is similarly wound around the tube 23 and attached to the tube 23. The band member 1 attached to the tube 23 is preferably engaged with both the holding part 2 and the support part 10. In this case, the band member 1 is supported by the support 10 described above, and the stethoscope 21 can be held more safely.

  FIG. 6 is a front view showing another embodiment of the stethoscope holder of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a use state of a stethoscope holder according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the attachment portion 3 is formed by the same method as that of the embodiment shown in FIG. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the portion of the hook-and-loop fastener that forms the attachment portion 3 that covers the gem clip 7 also serves as the holding portion 2 and is always engaged with the band member 1. (See FIG. 6 or FIG. 7). That is, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the holding portion 2 is formed with the surface of the hook-and-loop fastener facing inward, unlike the above-described embodiment. Further, the band member 1 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is attached to the tube 23 by winding the tube 23 so that the surface of the hook-and-loop fastener faces inward (see FIG. 7). Thus, the stethoscope holding part of embodiment shown in FIG. 6 consists of one component, and is convenient for handling. Further, the stethoscope holder of this form can be attached to the tube 23 in advance, or can be attached to a part of the clothes 31 of the user, for example, a chest pocket portion.

  FIG. 8 is a front view showing another embodiment of the stethoscope holder of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a use state of a stethoscope holder according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the attachment portion 3 can be formed by the same method as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, but in this embodiment, the entire portion into which the gem clip 7 is inserted is connected to one side of the hook-and-loop fastener. In other words, the surface of the hook-and-loop fastener is exposed (see FIG. 8). In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the exposed surface of the hook-and-loop fastener functions as the holding portion 2. Although the gem clip is exposed, the clothing 31 is not touched directly. Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the holding portion 2 formed in this way is engaged with the band member 1, so that the gem clip 7 in the attachment portion 3 does not get in the way, or the main body member 4 is more It is preferable to use a large sized clip 7 so that a part of the garment 31 can be pinched with a strong force. Specifically, it is preferable to use a gem clip 7 having a size equivalent to that of the main body member 4 (see FIG. 8). In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the reinforcing portion 5 that improves the engagement force between the band member 1 and the holding portion 2 may be provided so as to extend in a direction orthogonal to the length direction of the main body member 4. However, it can also be formed by inserting a slit in the side portion of the holding portion 2 (see FIG. 8B). In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the band member 1 can be the same as that shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. In addition, the stethoscope holder of the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is suitable for being attached by holding a cloth between the front button and the front button of the user's clothes 31, and for holding the stethoscope 21. It can also be used as a tie pin when not in use.

  The present invention has been described with reference to specific examples of preferred embodiments. However, the stethoscope holder of the present invention has the above-described configuration including the band member 1, the holding portion 2, and the attachment portion 3. Form may be sufficient. The stethoscope holder of the present invention may be provided with a pattern such as a character design. Further, the stethoscope holder of the present invention can be detachably engaged with the main body member 4 or the band member 1 by using the hook-and-loop fastener 8 provided with a pattern, so that the pattern can be exchanged. Good (see FIG. 8). By applying a pattern to the stethoscope holder of the present invention, it is possible to soften the patient at the time of a medical examination or the like. In particular, since the stethoscope holder of the present invention is suitable for use by pediatric doctors and nurses for the reasons described above, it is effective in reducing the fear of children.

  As mentioned above, although preferable embodiment of the stethoscope holder of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment. As the surface fastener used in the present invention, any commercially available fastener can be used. For example, a method of engaging the surfaces in close contact by providing a hook function and a loop function separately on the surface of a pair of hook-and-loop fasteners, represented by the trade name “Majikurosu” made by Shinwa Co., Ltd. For example, Kuraray's product name “Free Swivel Band” typified by a hook and loop function on one surface fastener, and the surfaces are in close contact with each other. Can be used. In the present invention, the “surface” of the hook-and-loop fastener is a surface having a hook and / or loop function, and the “back surface” of the hook-and-loop fastener is a surface opposite to the surface, and the hook And a surface having no loop function. Moreover, the material of the hook-and-loop fastener is not particularly limited, but for example, a nylon resin material used for surgical threads and the like can be preferably used.

  Moreover, as a gem clip which can be used in the present invention, any commercially available clip can be used. For example, a seminar clip such as MITSUYA Corporation or KOKUYO Corporation can be used. In the present invention, the size of the gem clip is appropriately adjusted according to the size of the mounting portion 3 or the main body member 4 described above. In the present invention, the reason why the gem clip is preferably used together with the hook-and-loop fastener is not only to give the attachment portion 3 a strong force for holding a part of the clothes 31 but also to engage the hook-and-loop fastener on the engaging surface of the hook-and-loop fastener. It can be arranged without inhibiting the resultant force. Moreover, in this invention, as long as it has the function similar to a gem clip, things other than a gem clip may be used instead.

  The stethoscope holder of the present invention can be applied to any conventionally used stethoscope 21. That is, for example, the present invention can be applied to any general stethoscope including an ear tip (not shown), an ear canal 22, a tube 23, and a chest piece 24 as shown in FIG. . That is, the band member 1 is detachable from the tube 23 of the stethoscope 21 and can be adjusted so that it can be attached to the tube 23 of any diameter. The main body member 4 can also be easily attached to and detached from the user's clothes 31. In addition, the stethoscope holder of the present invention can be sterilized by gas sterilization such as ethylene oxide or ultraviolet irradiation sterilization, and can be used in a clean state.

  According to the present invention, even when the stethoscope is hung with the ear canal on the neck, the stethoscope can effectively prevent the work from getting in the way or being contaminated, and can be retrofitted. A stethoscope holder can be provided. Therefore, the stethoscope holder of the present invention can be effectively used when a doctor or nurse carries a stethoscope.

The perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the stethoscope holder of this invention. The front view which shows the use condition of the stethoscope holder which is one Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view explaining the formation process of the attaching part in the stethoscope holder which is one Embodiment of this invention. The front view which shows the band member in the stethoscope holder which is one Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows other embodiment of the stethoscope holder of this invention. The front view which shows other embodiment of the stethoscope holder of this invention. The perspective view which shows the use condition of the stethoscope holder which is other embodiment of this invention. The front view which shows other embodiment of the stethoscope holder of this invention. The perspective view which shows the use condition of the stethoscope holder which is other embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1: Band member 2: Holding portion 3: Mounting portion 4: Body member 5: Reinforcing portion 6: Fixing surface fastener 7: Zem clip 8: Surface fastener with a pattern 9: Folded portion 10: Support portion 11: Mounting One side 21 of a hook-and-loop hook-and-loop fastener in the process of forming a part 21: stethoscope 22: ear canal 23: tube 24: chestpiece 31: clothing

Claims (2)

  A stethoscope holder for preventing the chestpiece of a stethoscope suspended from the neck from swinging, which is formed by hook-and-loop fasteners whose both ends are detachably engaged with each other and wrapped around a stethoscope tube A band member used in connection with the band member, a holding part formed by a hook-and-loop fastener that engages with the band member, and an attachment part that is formed integrally with the holding part and holds a part of the user's clothes A stethoscope holder characterized by comprising.   The stethoscope holder according to claim 1, wherein a zem clip is used for the attachment portion.

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