JP4493820B2 - Wristband - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a wristband, and more particularly to a wristband that is attached to a patient's wrist or ankle in a hospital or the like and used for patient identification.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In hospitals or the like, for example, a wristband on which a name, barcode data, or the like is printed may be attached to a patient's wrist or the like for the management or identification of a patient or a newborn.
[0003]
In general, this type of wristband has a configuration in which predetermined information is printed on a wristband body formed in a belt shape by a printer, and the printed information is wound around a wrist or the like and fixed with tape or a fastener. ing.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the edge portion of the conventional wristband is formed straight, there is a drawback that when the edge portion comes into contact with the wrist or the like, there is a strong sense of incongruity.
[0005]
In addition, the type of wristband that is fixed with a fastener has a drawback in that the connecting portion is not only loose, but play is generated in the fastener, and the wearability is poor.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a wristband excellent in wearability.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a wristband in which a wristband main body formed in a band shape is wound around a wrist or the like, and fasteners are inserted into and fixed to stop holes formed at both ends of the wristband main body. The fastener has a male hook having a protrusion inserted into the stop hole, a female hook having a hole into which the protrusion is fitted, and flexibility to connect the male hook and the female hook. It is an object of the present invention to provide a wristband characterized in that a notch portion into which the connecting band of the fastener is fitted is formed at an edge of the wristband body. .
[0010]
According to the present invention, by inserting the connecting band into the notch formed in the wristband body, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the glare at the connecting part, and to prevent play of the connecting band, and to provide a good wearing feeling. Obtainable.
[0011]
Further, the present invention is to achieve the above object, the wristband body provides a wristband according to claim 1, characterized in that it is formed in a waveform that both edge portions with a curve.
[0012]
According to the present invention, since both edge portions are formed in a corrugated waveform, a better wearing feeling can be obtained.
[0013]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides at least one blind hole at one end of the wristband body , a plurality of blind holes at the other end, and a plurality of blind holes formed at the other end. The wristband according to claim 1 , wherein the wristband is formed to be larger than a diameter of at least one blind hole formed at one end.
[0014]
According to the present invention, the diameter of the plurality of blind holes formed at the other end of the wrist band is formed larger than the diameter of the blind hole formed at least one at the one end of the wrist band. Work becomes easy.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a wristband according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0016]
FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the wristband according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, the wristband 10 is wound around a patient's wrist or ankle in a hospital or the like and used for patient management and identification. The wristband main body 12 and the back surface of the wristband main body 12 are used. It is comprised with the adhesive tape 14 affixed on.
[0017]
The wristband main body 12 is formed in a band shape, and both edge portions 12a and 12a are formed in a corrugated waveform. On the surface, a department name 16a, a ward name 16b, a name 16c, and a two-dimensional code 16d and a bar code 16e in which the information is encoded are printed.
[0018]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a cross-sectional structure of the wristband body 12. The wristband body 12 is composed of five layers in order to ensure printability on the surface, touch sensitivity to the skin when worn, and appropriate strength. That is, in order to give the touch sensation to the skin, the first layer is composed of the nonwoven fabric 12A, and the cardboard 12B for securing the strength is stuck on the upper surface thereof. And the thermal synthetic paper 12D is affixed on the upper surface via the adhesive 12C, and the top coat layer 12E is further applied on the upper surface to ensure the printing suitability.
[0019]
Here, the nonwoven fabric 12A constituting the first layer is made of, for example, polyethylene, and a high-density polyethylene fiber is spun, dispersed, and bonded to each other with heat and pressure to form a sheet. ing. Such nonwoven fabrics have high tensile / tear strength, light weight, excellent water resistance, chemical resistance, breathability, moisture permeability, and bacterial barrier properties, and are irritating and sensitive to human skin. It has the characteristic that there is no workability. Further, since it is made of continuous long fibers, it has a characteristic that almost no lint (cotton waste) is generated under general use conditions. In addition, it may replace with this nonwoven fabric and may comprise a 1st layer with a cloth and a base material.
[0020]
In addition, the thick paper 12B constituting the second layer can reduce the manufacturing cost by using a thick paper with no glue of synthetic paper.
[0021]
Furthermore, as the adhesive 12C for joining the cardboard 12B and the thermal synthetic paper 12D, various types of adhesives such as a solvent type, an emulsion type, and a hot melt type can be used, but the water resistance, alcohol resistance, sweat resistance, and folding resistance can be used. It is preferable to select and use a material considering bendability. More preferably, a solid adhesive (dry lamination) that solidifies after bonding is preferably used. Such a solid adhesive has the effect that there is little oozing of glue, less irritation to human skin, and excellent cutter suitability.
[0022]
The adhesive tape 14 is attached to one end of the back surface of the wristband body 12 with a predetermined width, and a release paper (not shown) is temporarily attached to the surface.
[0023]
The operation of the wristband 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above is as follows.
[0024]
The wristband body 12 with predetermined information printed on the front surface by the printer is peeled off the release paper of the adhesive tape 14 affixed to the back surface thereof and wound around the wrist of the patient. And the adhesive tape 14 is affixed on the surface of the wound wristband main body 12. As a result, the wristband 10 is fixed and attached to the patient's wrist or the like.
[0025]
Since the worn wristband 10 has both edge portions 12a and 12a formed in a corrugated shape, even if the edge portions come into contact with the skin, it becomes point contact, so that the burden is small and a good wearing feeling can be obtained. it can. Moreover, since the back surface of the wristband 10 is composed of the nonwoven fabric 12A, there is little irritation to the skin, and the patient will not feel uncomfortable even if worn for a long time.
[0026]
In addition, by having the layer of cardboard 12B, it is possible to ensure an appropriate strength, and handling becomes easy even when printing with a printer.
[0027]
In addition, the waveform formed in the both edge parts 12a and 12a of the wristband main body 12 should just have a curve, The space | interval, a magnitude | size, etc. are not specifically limited to the thing of this Embodiment.
[0028]
Next, a second embodiment of the wristband according to the present invention will be described. The wristband 20 of the second embodiment is used by wrapping a wristband body 22 shown in FIG. 3 around a wrist or the like and fixing it with a fastener 24 shown in FIG.
[0029]
The wristband main body 22 is formed in a band shape, and the surface name 26a, the ward name 26b, the name 26c, and a two-dimensional code 26d and a bar code 26e in which these information are encoded are printed. Yes.
[0030]
One wrist hole 28A is formed at one end of the wristband body 22, and a plurality of elliptical holes 28B, 28B,... Are formed at the other end at a constant pitch. For wrist attachment, the wristband body 22 is wrapped around the wrist, etc., and the positions of the holes 28A, 28B at both ends are adjusted according to the size of the wrist, etc., and the wrist holes 28A, 28B are aligned. The tool 24 is fitted and installed. The plurality of oval shaped stop holes 28 </ b> B are formed larger than the diameter of one of the stop holes 28 </ b> A in order to facilitate attachment of the fastener 24.
[0031]
Further, the wristband body 22 is formed with U-shaped cutout portions 30A and 30B on both side portions of the retaining holes 28A and 28B. A coupling band 36 of the stopper 24 described below is fitted into the notches 30A and 30B.
[0032]
The wristband main body 22 is composed of five layers like the wristband main body 12 of the first embodiment described above, and is suitable for printing on the surface, touch sensitivity to the skin when worn, and , Moderate strength is ensured.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 4, the stopper 24 includes a male hook 32, a female hook 34, and a connecting band 36, and is integrally formed of, for example, plastic.
[0034]
The male hook 32 is formed in a disc shape, and a columnar projection 32A is vertically provided at the center thereof.
[0035]
On the other hand, the female hook 34 is formed in a donut shape, and the hole 34A formed in the center thereof is formed to have substantially the same diameter as the outer diameter of the protrusion 32A formed in the male hook 32.
[0036]
Here, a frustoconical locking portion 32B is formed at the tip of the protrusion 32A. When the hole 34A of the female hook 34 is pushed into the locking portion 32B, the hole 34A is elastically deformed. Then, it is inserted into the protrusion 32A. Therefore, when the protrusion 32A of the male hook 32 is fitted into the retaining holes 28A and 28B of the wristband main body 22 and the hole 34A of the female hook 34 is inserted, the wristband main body 22 is fixed by the fasteners 24 at both ends. it can.
[0037]
The connecting band 36 connects the male hook 32 and the female hook 34 so as not to be separated, and is formed in a band shape. The connecting band 36 is flexible, and when the male hook 32 and the female hook 34 are engaged, the connecting band 36 is bent and connected.
[0038]
The operation of the wristband 20 of the present embodiment configured as described above is as follows.
[0039]
The wristband body 22 having predetermined information printed on the surface thereof is first attached with a fastener 24 in a blind hole 28A formed at one end thereof. That is, the protrusion 32A of the male hook 32 is fitted into the stop hole 28A. Then, the projection 32A of the male hook 32 is fitted into the stop hole 28B at the optimum position according to the size of the wrist or the like wound around the wrist or the like. As a result, the wristband body 22 is temporarily fixed to the wrist or the like.
[0040]
Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the wristband main body 22 temporarily fixed to the wrist or the like has the positions of the notches 30A formed on both sides of the one stop hole 28A and both the other stop holes 28B. The positions of the notches 30B formed on the sides coincide with each other. The coupling band 36 is bent so as to fit into the notch portions 30A and 30B that match each other, and the hole portion 34A of the female hook 34 is fitted into the protruding portion 32A of the male hook 32. Thereby, the stop holes 28A and 28B are fixed by the fastener 24, and the wristband 20 is attached to the wrist or the like.
[0041]
By the way, as shown in FIG. 5, the wristband 20 fixed to the wrist or the like as described above is fitted into the notches 30 </ b> A and 30 </ b> B in which the connection band 36 of the fastener 24 is formed in the wristband body 22. Therefore, the connecting band 36 functions to restrict the movement of the wristband body 22. Thereby, it can prevent that the wristband main body 22 wobbles in a connection location. Moreover, when the connection band 36 fits into the notches 30A and 30B, the play of the connection band 36 itself is eliminated, and the wearing feeling is improved.
[0042]
As described above, according to the wristband 20 of the present embodiment, the notch portions 30A and 30B are formed on both edge portions of the wristband main body 22, so that the connecting band of the fastener 24 is formed on the notch portions 30A and 30B. 36 can be fitted. As a result, the wobbling at the connecting portion can be prevented, and the play of the stopper 24 can be prevented, and a good wearing feeling can be obtained.
[0043]
FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the configuration of the third embodiment of the wristband according to the present invention. In addition,
In the wristband 40 of the third embodiment, both edge portions 22a and 22a of the wristband main body 22 of the second embodiment described above are formed in a waveform. In this case, the notches 30 </ b> A and 30 </ b> B formed at both edges of the wristband body 22 are formed only at the crests of the waves.
[0044]
According to the wristband 40 of the present embodiment, since both edge portions 22a and 22a of the wristband body 22 are formed in a corrugated shape, there is little burden even if the edge portions contact the skin, and a good wearing feeling is provided. Obtainable. Furthermore, since the notches 30A and 30B are formed at the edges, the connection band 36 of the stopper 24 can be fitted into the notches 30A and 30B, and play of the stopper 24 can be prevented. Thereby, a better wearing feeling can be obtained.
[0045]
When the stopper 24 is positioned in the valley portion of the edge portion 22a formed in the corrugated shape, only the notch 30A on the one end of the hole 28a side prevents play of the stopper 24. Since it is made up of a plurality of layers including the layer (12b in FIG. 2), an appropriate strength can be ensured, and therefore, it is difficult to glare.
[0046]
FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the configuration of the fourth embodiment of the wristband according to the present invention. In addition,
The wristband 50 of the fourth embodiment is formed by narrowing one end of the wristband body 22 of the second embodiment described above. In this case, the notch 30A is formed only on both sides of one blind hole 28A.
[0047]
According to the wristband 40 of the present embodiment, since the connection band 36 of the stopper 24 can be fitted into the notch 30A and play of the stopper 24 can be prevented, a good wearing feeling can be obtained.
[0048]
In the above-described series of embodiments, the wristband used for identifying the patient in the hospital has been described as an example. However, the present invention is similarly applied to the wristband used in other fields. Can do.
[0049]
In addition, it is preferable to change the information printed on the surface of the wristband 10 as appropriate.
[0050]
【The invention's effect】
As the invention, according to the present invention, by forming a notch in the re Sutobando body, it can fit the connecting band end stop in the notch, with This prevents shaking at connection points The play of the connecting band is eliminated and a good wearing feeling can be obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a configuration of a first embodiment of a wristband according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a cross-sectional structure of a wristband main body. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a fastener. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a wristband connecting portion. FIG. 6 is a third view of a wristband according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the configuration of the fourth embodiment of the wristband according to the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Wristband, 12 ... Wristband main body, 12a ... Both edge part of wristband main body, 14 ... Adhesive tape, 12A ... Nonwoven fabric, 12B ... Thick paper, 12C ... Adhesive, 12D ... Thermal synthetic paper, 12E ... Topcoat layer 20 ... wristband, 22 ... wristband body, 22a ... both edges of the wristband body, 24 ... fastener, 28A, 28B ... blind hole, 30A, 30B ... notch, 32 ... male hook, 32A ... projection 34, female hook, 34A, hole, 36, connecting band, 40, wristband, 50, wristband

Claims (3)

In the wristband that wraps the wristband body formed in a band shape around the wrist, etc., and inserts and fixes the fasteners into the blind holes formed at both ends of the wristband body,
The fastener is a male hook having a protrusion inserted into the blind hole,
A female hook with a hole into which the protrusion is fitted;
A connecting band having flexibility for connecting the male hook and the female hook,
The wristband is characterized in that a cutout portion into which the connecting band of the fastener is fitted is formed at an edge of the wristband body. The wristband according to claim 1 , wherein the wristband body is formed in a corrugated shape with both edge portions having curves. At least one stop hole is formed at one end of the wristband body , and a plurality of stop holes are formed at the other end. The plurality of stop holes formed at the other end are larger than the diameter of the stop hole formed at one end. The wristband according to claim 1 , wherein the wristband is formed large.

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