JP3572949B2 - Probe cover storage case for radiation thermometer - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a radiation thermometer probe cover storage case that stores a probe cover attached to a probe of a radiation thermometer that measures a body temperature by inserting a probe into an ear canal or an oral cavity.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As shown in FIG. 3, for example, a radiation thermometer of this type has a probe 70 having a built-in infrared sensor or the like protruding from a thermometer main body 1 having an operation unit such as a power switch and a display unit for displaying a measured temperature value and the like. It was done. In such a radiation thermometer, a probe cover 80 having a flange 82 is generally attached to the probe 70 at the time of measuring body temperature in consideration of hygiene. As the probe cover, an infrared-transmitting film or a resin molded product having the same shape as the probe and moderate flexibility is used.
[0003]
In FIG. 4 showing an enlarged cross-sectional view in a state where the probe cover 80 is attached to the probe 70, a protruding portion 72 having a circular shape is provided somewhat distally from the base 71 of the probe 70. A recess 81 is formed in the probe cover 80. Here, since the probe cover 80 is a molded product and has flexibility, if the probe cover 80 is put over the probe 70 and pushed in, the convex portion 72 fits into the concave portion 81 and the probe cover 80 is fixed to the probe 70. Is done.
[0004]
By the way, the probe cover 80 is generally stored in a case 50 as shown in FIG. The case 50 has a lid 51 that can be opened and closed, and the lid 51 can be stopped by a stopper 52. Further, a pair of perforations 53 are formed on one side surface of the case 50 so that the probe cover 80 can be easily taken out even if the number of remaining probe covers 80 in the case 50 becomes small.
[0005]
In this case 50, the lid 51 is opened, the probe covers 80 are taken out one by one by hand, and attached to the probe 70 of the radiation thermometer. When the remaining number of the probe covers 80 is reduced, one piece 55 is cut out from the perforation 53 to make it easier to take out the probe cover 80. In addition to the case 50 shown in FIG. 5, there is also a case where the uppermost probe cover 80 is attached to the probe 70 when the probe 70 is inserted into the opening of the probe cover storage portion.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the case 50 as shown in FIG. 5 has the following problems (1) to (3).
(1) The probe cover 80 attached to the probe 70 of the radiation thermometer must be manually removed.
{Circle around (2)} In order to discard the removed probe cover 80, it is necessary to prepare a trash can nearby.
(3) In addition to the used probe cover 80, the case 50 itself eventually becomes dust.
[0007]
In recent years, many radiothermometers have been used in hospitals.However, in recent years, where hospital-acquired infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and the like have become a problem, not only patients, but also doctors and nurses, etc. It is necessary to give due consideration to safety. In addition, the problem of environmental pollution due to waste (syringe needles, medicine containers, gauze, etc.) discharged from hospitals is also important, and it is desired to minimize garbage.
[0008]
From this point of view, it is particularly problematic to use a hand to remove the used probe cover 80 from the probe 70 and throw it away in a trash can because of the problem of sanitary safety. It is not preferable to put it out. In addition, the need for a trash can to discard the used probe cover 80 is very inconvenient, especially when a nurse performs a round of body temperature measurement using a radiation thermometer.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and a probe for a radiation thermometer which realizes sanitary safety at the time of attaching and detaching a probe cover, reduces the amount of dust discharged, and improves usability. It is an object to provide a cover storage case.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To achieve the above object, a probe cover storage case for a radiation thermometer according to claim 1 of the present invention is a probe cover for storing a probe cover attached to a probe when measuring a body temperature with a radiation thermometer equipped with a probe. A storage case where a new probe cover is stacked and stored so that the probe of the radiation thermometer can be inserted into the uppermost probe cover, and this new storage portion is separated and used after measuring the body temperature. And a used product storage portion for storing a used probe cover.
[0011]
In this storage case, since the used product storage portion is provided in addition to the new product storage portion, the removed used probe cover may be put in the used product storage portion, and there is no need to prepare a trash can. When attaching the probe cover to the probe, simply insert the probe into the top of the new probe cover stacked in the new storage area, and the probe cover will be attached to the probe. Can be handled hygienically.
[0012]
On the other hand, in a storage case (claim 2) provided with a removal tool for removing the probe cover attached to the probe of the radiation thermometer at the opening of the used product storage portion , the used probe cover is removed from the probe. Since the probe may be inserted into the opening of the used article storage part, it is not necessary to remove the probe by hand. This eliminates the need to completely attach and detach the probe cover to and from the probe, and further secures sanitary safety.
[0013]
In addition, by providing an attachment for attaching the probe cover storage case to the user's body (claim 3), for example, a nurse can wear the storage case, so that a round of body temperature measurement is performed. , Very convenient.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments. However, the radiation thermometer is not different from the conventional one, and is, for example, the same as that described above (see FIGS. 3 and 4).
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a probe cover storage case for a radiation thermometer according to the embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a side view thereof. The storage case 10 is made of a highly durable material (for example, synthetic resin) so that it can be used repeatedly, and the lid 11 is attached to the hinge 15 so as to be openable and closable. The lid 11 has a stopper 12, and the stopper 11 can be fixed in a closed state by fitting the stopper 12 into an engagement hole 13 formed on the side surface of the storage case 10. Inside the storage case 10, a new storage section 30 for storing new probe covers 80 in a stacked manner and a new storage section 30 for separating used storage sections 30 for storing used probe covers 80 '. And 40. The probe cover 80 accommodated in the new article accommodating portion 30 is the same as that shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and is a resin molded product having the same shape as the probe and having appropriate flexibility. .
[0015]
At the opening of the used article storage part 40, four elastic claw pieces 20 are protruded inward as removal tools for removing a probe cover attached to the probe 70 of the radiation thermometer. Of course, the shape and the number of the nail pieces 20 are not limited. In addition, on the back of the storage case 10, there is provided an insertion portion 17 through which a belt for preventing slacks or the like from slipping down passes as a mounting tool for wearing on the body. Therefore, if the belt is passed through the insertion portion 17, the storage case 10 can be worn on the waist.
[0016]
In such a storage case 10, a new probe cover 80 is stacked in the new storage portion 30 when used. When a nurse wearing the storage case 10 on the waist performs a round of body temperature measurement, first, the lid 11 is opened, and the probe 70 of the radiation thermometer is inserted into the uppermost probe cover 80 stacked on the new storage part 30. Thereby, as described above with reference to FIG. 4, the convex portion 72 is fitted into the concave portion 81, and the probe cover 80 is attached to the probe 70.
[0017]
To remove the probe cover 80 from the probe 70 after the measurement of the body temperature, the probe 70 is inserted between the claw pieces 20 of the used article storage part 40. At this time, the probe 70 is pushed into the housing portion 40 until the claw piece 20 passes over the flange 82 of the probe cover 80 (see FIG. 4). Of course, the operation is easy because the claw pieces 20 have elasticity. Thereafter, when the probe 70 is pulled out from the storage portion 40, the claw piece 20 is hooked on the flange 82 portion of the probe cover 80 projecting from the probe base 71, and only the probe 70 comes off with the probe cover 80 being stopped, and the probe cover 80 is removed. It comes off the probe 70. The used probe cover 80 ′ that has come off remains in the used product storage part 40 as it is. Each time the used probe cover 80 ′ is removed, the used probe cover 80 ′ is stacked and stored in the used product storage portion 40.
[0018]
According to the storage case 10, since no hand is required for attaching and detaching the probe cover 80 to and from the probe 70, not only is hygiene safety excellent, but also the used probe cover 80 'is used. Since it is placed in the article storage part 40, there is no need to prepare a trash can. Further, since the storage case 10 is premised on repeated use, it is not necessary to throw it away as dust as in the case 50 of the related art, and the amount of dust can be reduced.
[0019]
Of course, if the probe cover 80 of the new storage portion 30 is used up, a new one may be replenished. In order to use the storage case 10 more hygienically, the storage case 10 (particularly, the used product storage portion 40) may be periodically cleaned. The storage case 10 is merely an example, and various changes can be made. For example, the new article storage section 30 and the used article storage section 40 are provided one by one, but two or more may be provided. However, when worn on the waist, it is preferable to provide an appropriate number so as not to impair portability. In addition, although the insertion portion 17 through which the belt is passed is shown as a mounting tool to be worn on the body, it may be, for example, suspended from the neck. Furthermore, although a molded product is shown as the probe cover, the probe cover provided with a flange at the edge of the infrared-transmitting film can be similarly applied.
[0020]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the probe cover storage case of the first aspect, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) Since the used product storage portion is provided in addition to the new product storage portion, the removed used probe cover may be put in the used product storage portion, and there is no need to prepare a trash box, which is convenient. .
(2) When attaching the probe cover to the probe, the probe cover is attached to the probe if the probe is directly inserted into the uppermost one of the new probe covers stacked in the new storage portion. A new probe cover can be handled in a hygienic manner without using a probe cover.
(3) Since the storage case can be used repeatedly, the amount of dust can be reduced.
(4) According to the probe cover storage case according to the second aspect, when the used probe cover is removed from the probe, the probe may be inserted into the opening of the used product storage portion, so that it is necessary to remove it by hand. Absent. This eliminates the need to use a hand at all for attaching and detaching the probe cover to and from the probe, thereby further securing sanitary safety.
(5) By adopting the configuration of claim 3, for example, a nurse can wear a storage case, which is very convenient when performing a round of body temperature measurement.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a probe cover storage case according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the storage case of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a side view showing a state in which a probe cover is attached to a probe of the radiation thermometer.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view showing a state in which a probe cover is attached to a probe.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a storage case according to a conventional example.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Probe cover storage case 17 Insertion part (mounting tool)
20 nail pieces (removal tool)
30 New article storage section 40 Used article storage section 70 Probe 80 Probe cover

Claims (3)

A probe cover storage case for storing a probe cover attached to the probe when measuring a body temperature with a radiation thermometer equipped with a probe,
A new storage part for stacking and storing a new probe cover so that the probe of the radiation thermometer can be inserted into the uppermost probe cover, and the new storage part is separated from the used probe cover after the body temperature measurement. A probe cover storage case for a radiation thermometer, comprising a used product storage part for storing. A probe cover storage case for storing a probe cover attached to the probe when measuring a body temperature with a radiation thermometer equipped with a probe,
A new storage part for stacking and storing new probe covers; and a new storage part for separating the new storage part and storing a used probe cover after measuring body temperature. of the opening, the probe cover storage case for the thermometer radiate you further comprising a removal tool for removing the attached probe cover to the probe of the radiation thermometer. The probe cover storage case for a radiation thermometer according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a fixture for mounting the probe cover storage case on a user's body.

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