JP6342596B1 - clothing - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a garment capable of suppressing deterioration of an electrode part. A garment 1 has a stretchable garment body 10, an electrode portion 20 that is detachably disposed on a wearer side of the garment body 10, and a detachably disposed outside the garment body 10. The detector 30 is provided. The electrode terminal 22 of the electrode unit 20 is at least partially composed of a magnet, and is fixed to the connection terminal 31 of the detector 30 by a magnetic force. The clothing body 10 is provided with openings 11 corresponding to the electrode terminals 22 and the connection terminals 31, and the openings 11 are covered with a conductive member. [Selection] Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a garment for detecting a biological signal.

  When a large-scale disaster occurs, first responders, including firefighters, police officers, and Self-Defense Force personnel, will work at the disaster site. At present, there is no system for objectively evaluating the fatigue level of field workers, and it is the actual situation that the workers are leaving the site by self-reporting. For this reason, workers are too tired to worry about occupational consciousness as a first responder and annoying their peers. Often done.

  Therefore, in order to objectively evaluate the fatigue level of field workers, electrodes such as heart rate, body temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation (SpO2) during field activities are attached and worn on the body of workers. Development of technology to collect information is in progress. For example, Patent Document 1 describes an elastic garment that can be used when collecting data such as an electrocardiogram and an electromyogram. In this elastic garment, conductive fibers are knitted into an elastic fabric by float knitting so that the exposed amount of the conductive fibers on the back surface side is larger than the exposed amount on the front surface side.

JP 2017-89052 A

  However, the elastic garment described in Patent Document 1 has the electrode part integrally formed on the elastic garment by weaving conductive fibers into the elastic cloth, and therefore the electrode part is also washed together when the elastic garment is washed. There was a problem that the electrode part was easily deteriorated.

  This invention is made | formed based on such a problem, and it aims at providing the clothing which can suppress deterioration of an electrode part.

  The garment of the present invention includes a stretchable garment body, an electrode sheet that is detachably disposed on the wearer's side of the garment body, and that is in contact with the wearer, and an electrode that is electrically connected to the electrode sheet A detector that has an electrode part having a terminal and a connection terminal that is detachably disposed on the outer side of the clothing body and is electrically connected to the electrode terminal, and detects a biological signal of the wearer through the electrode part The clothing body is provided with openings corresponding to the arrangement positions of the electrode terminals and the connection terminals, the openings are covered with a conductive member, and at least a part of the electrode terminals is constituted by a magnet, The electrode terminal and the connection terminal are detachably fixed by a magnetic force through a conductive member.

  Another garment of the present invention is a garment used to detect a biological signal by detachably arranging a detector having a connection terminal, which has elasticity and corresponds to a position where the connection terminal is disposed. The garment body covered with the conductive member and the electrode part that is detachably disposed on the wearer side of the garment body and to which the detector is electrically connected are provided. The electrode part comprises an electrode sheet that contacts the wearer, and an electrode terminal that is provided at a position corresponding to the opening, is electrically connected to the electrode sheet, and electrically connects the connection terminal; At least a part of the electrode terminal is composed of a magnet, and the electrode terminal and the connection terminal are detachably fixed by a magnetic force via a conductive member.

  According to the present invention, since the detector and the electrode part are detachably arranged on the clothing body, when washing, only the clothing body can be washed by removing the detector and the electrode part. it can. Therefore, deterioration of the electrode part due to washing can be suppressed, and the clothing body can be used cleanly.

  In addition, since the opening for electrically connecting the electrode terminal of the electrode section and the connection terminal of the detector is covered with a conductive member, the strong attractive force of the magnet for fixing the electrode terminal and the connection terminal can be obtained. Can be reduced. Therefore, the electrode terminal and the connection terminal can be easily attached and detached.

  Furthermore, if an electrode pad having elasticity is provided so that at least a part is located between the electrode sheet and the clothing body, the electrode sheet can be easily adhered to the wearer even if the wearer moves. Can do.

  In addition, if the electrode sheet is made of a conductive film in which conductive powder is dispersed in acrylic rubber, the flexibility of the electrode sheet can be increased and the shape of the wearer can be closely adhered. it can. Further, the electrode sheet can have an electromagnetic wave shielding effect, and a weak current that becomes a biological signal can be sensed with high accuracy.

It is a figure showing the whole structure of the clothing which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which takes out and represents a part of clothing shown in FIG. It represents the structure which looked at a part of clothing shown in FIG. 1 from the outer side. It represents the structure which looked at a part of clothing shown in FIG. 1 from the inside. It is sectional drawing showing the structure of the modification of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(One embodiment)
FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration of a garment 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional structure of the garment 1. FIG. 3 shows a configuration of a part of the garment 1 viewed from the outside. FIG. 4 shows a configuration of a part of the garment 1 viewed from the inside.

  The garment 1 includes, for example, a stretchable garment body 10 and an electrode portion 20 that is detachably disposed on the wearer's side (that is, the inside) of the garment body 10. A detector 30 is detachably disposed on the outside of the main body 10 and is electrically connected to the electrode unit 20. In the garment 1, the electrode unit 20 and the detector 30 are electrically connected to the garment main body 10, and the wearer's biological signal is detected by the detector 30 through the electrode unit 20.

  It is preferable that the clothing main body 10 has a body part that covers at least a part of the wearer's torso, for example. This is because it is preferable to bring the electrode portion 20 into contact with the trunk, particularly the chest. The garment body 10 is preferably made of a fabric having a certain degree of stretchability, and is preferably not a fabric having a stronger tension than necessary. This is because the body is tightened more than necessary when worn, resulting in poor comfort.

  The electrode unit 20 includes an electrode sheet 21 that contacts the wearer and an electrode terminal 22 that is electrically connected to the electrode sheet 21. Moreover, it is preferable that the electrode part 20 has the electrode pad 23 which supports the electrode sheet 21. FIG. For example, a pair of electrode sheets 21 are provided at an interval with respect to the electrode pad 23.

  The electrode sheet 21 is preferably made of a conductive film in which conductive powder is dispersed in acrylic rubber. The conductive powder dispersed in the conductive film preferably has a structure in which silver is coated on the surface of flaky copper. By using such a conductive film, the flexibility of the electrode sheet 21 can be increased, the electrode sheet 21 can be brought into close contact with the shape of the wearer, and the electrode sheet 21 can have an electromagnetic wave shielding effect. This is because a weak current that becomes a biological signal can be sensed with high accuracy.

  The electrode terminals 22 are for electrically connecting the connection terminals 31 of the detector 30, and a pair of electrode terminals 22 are provided corresponding to the pair of electrode sheets 21. The electrode terminal 22 has conductivity, for example, and at least a part thereof is composed of a magnet. For example, it is preferable that at least a part of at least a connection side of the electrode terminal 22 with the detector 30 (specifically, at least a connection side with the connection terminal 31 of the detector 30) is made of a magnet. This is because the electrode terminal 22 and the connection terminal 31 are detachably fixed by a magnetic force. In addition, you may make it comprise the whole electrode terminal 22 with a magnet.

  The electrode pad 23 preferably has elasticity, and at least a part of the electrode pad 23 is preferably located between the electrode sheet 21 and the clothing body 10. This is because the electrode sheet 21 can be easily brought into close contact with the wearer even if the wearer moves due to the elasticity of the electrode pad 23. It is preferable that the electrode pad 23 has a configuration in which an elastic material such as cotton or sponge is accommodated in the cover body.

  The detector 30 detects a wearer's biological signal through the electrode unit 20, and has a connection terminal 31 electrically connected to the electrode terminal 22. A pair of connection terminals 31 are provided corresponding to the pair of electrode terminals 22. For example, the connection terminal 31 has conductivity, and at least a part of the connection side of the electrode terminal 22 is made of a ferromagnetic material or a magnet. This is because the electrode terminal 22 and the connection terminal 31 are detachably fixed by a magnetic force. In addition, when comprised with a magnet, it is comprised so that the electrode terminal 22 and the connection terminal 31 may become a pole from which the opposing side differs. Moreover, you may make it comprise the whole connection terminal 31 with a ferromagnetic material or a magnet.

  In addition, the clothing body 10 is provided with an opening 11 corresponding to the arrangement position of the electrode terminal 22 and the connection terminal 31, and the opening 11 is covered with the conductive member 12. This is to reduce the strong attractive force of the magnet that fixes the electrode terminal 22 and the connection terminal 31 so that it can be easily attached and detached. The electroconductive member 12 is comprised by the cloth member or sheet | seat member containing at least one of an electroconductive fiber and a metal fiber, for example. Examples of the conductive fibers include those obtained by plating a chemical fiber such as polyester with a metal such as copper.

  The conductive member 12 is preferably provided so as to cover the opening 11 from the outside of the clothing body 10, and the size of the conductive member 12 is preferably formed larger than the size of the opening 11. Even when the position of the connection terminal 31 is slightly shifted from the opening 11 when the detector 30 is attached, the electrical connection with the electrode terminal 22 can be ensured, so that the attachment of the detector 30 can be facilitated. Because.

  In addition to fixing the electrode terminal 22 by the magnetic force, the garment 1 preferably includes a fixing member 40 that detachably fixes the electrode portion 20 to the garment body 10. The fixing member 40 is preferably formed of, for example, a snap or a double-sided tape, and is provided corresponding to the peripheral edge of the electrode pad 23.

  The garment 1 is used as follows, for example. First, the electrode part 20 is put inside the clothing main body 10, the electrode sheet 21 is directed toward the wearer, and the electrode terminal 22 is aligned with the opening 11. Next, the detector 30 is arranged outside the clothing body 10, the connection terminal 31 is aligned with the opening 11, and the electrode terminal 22 and the connection terminal 31 are detachably fixed by magnetic force. Further, the electrode pad 23 is fixed to the clothing body 10 by the fixing member 40. Thus, by wearing the garment 1 in which the electrode part 20 and the detector 30 are arranged on the garment main body 10, the electrode sheet 10 comes into contact with the wearer, and the wearer's living body is detected by the detector 30 via the electrode part 20. A signal is detected. Moreover, in the case of washing, the clothing main body 10 electrode part 20 and the detector 30 can be removed, and only the clothing main body 10 can be washed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the detector 30 and the electrode unit 20 are detachably disposed on the garment main body 10, so that the detector 30 and the electrode unit 20 can be used when washing. The clothes body 10 can be washed only by removing the clothes. Therefore, deterioration of the electrode part 20 due to washing can be suppressed, and the garment body 10 can be used cleanly.

  In addition, since the opening 11 for electrically connecting the electrode terminal 22 of the electrode unit 20 and the connection terminal 31 of the detector 30 is covered with the conductive member 12, the electrode terminal 22 and the connection terminal 31 are fixed to each other. It is possible to reduce the strong attractive force of the magnet to be played. Therefore, the electrode terminal 22 and the connection terminal 31 can be easily attached and detached.

  Furthermore, if the electrode pad 23 having elasticity is provided so that at least a part is located between the electrode sheet 21 and the clothing body 10, the electrode sheet 21 can be easily worn by the wearer even if the wearer moves. Can be adhered to.

  In addition, if the electrode sheet 21 is composed of a conductive film in which conductive powder is dispersed in acrylic rubber, the flexibility of the electrode sheet 21 can be increased, and the electrode sheet 21 is brought into close contact with the shape of the wearer. be able to. Further, the electrode sheet 21 can have an electromagnetic wave shielding effect, and a weak current that becomes a biological signal can be sensed with high accuracy.

(Modification)
FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional configuration of a modification of the present invention. In addition to the configuration described in the above embodiment, this modification has a configuration in which a snap detector 50 having a snap connection terminal 51 having a snap structure can be detachably disposed on the front side of the garment body 10. Is. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component same as the said embodiment, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The electrode unit 20 includes a snap electrode terminal 24 having a snap structure for electrically connecting the snap connection terminal 51 of the snap detector 50. The snap electrode terminal 24 and the snap connection terminal 51 are each made of a conductive material and are provided in pairs at corresponding positions. The snap electrode terminal 24 is electrically connected to the electrode sheet 21, and the wearer's biological signal can be detected by the snap detector 50 via the electrode sheet 21. The clothing body 10 is provided with a snap opening 13 corresponding to the positions where the snap electrode terminal 24 and the snap connection terminal 51 are disposed.

  When the electrode unit 20 and the snap detector 50 are disposed on the clothing body 10, the electrode unit 20 is placed inside the clothing body 10, the electrode sheet 21 is directed toward the wearer, and the snap electrode terminal 24 is snapped. The snap-type detector 50 is disposed outside the garment main body 10, the snap connection terminal 51 is aligned with the snap opening 13, and the snap electrode terminal 24 and the snap connection terminal 51 are fastened. It sticks to. If comprised in this way, it can use corresponding to the detector from which the structure of a terminal differs.

  While the present invention has been described with the embodiment and the modification, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment and the modification, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the above-described embodiment and modification, each component has been specifically described. However, it is not necessary to include all the components, and other components may be included.

  It can be used for clothing for detecting biological signals.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Clothing, 10 ... Clothing main body, 11 ... Opening, 12 ... Conductive member, 13 ... Opening for snap, 20 ... Electrode part, 21 ... Electrode sheet, 22 ... Electrode terminal, 23 ... Electrode pad, 24 ... Snap electrode terminal , 30 ... Detector, 31 ... Connection terminal, 40 ... Fixing member, 50 ... Snap type detector, 51 ... Snap connection terminal

Claims (4)

A stretchable clothing body;
An electrode part that is detachably disposed on the wearer's side of the garment body and has an electrode sheet that contacts the wearer, and an electrode terminal that is electrically connected to the electrode sheet,
A detachable arrangement on the outside of the clothing body, having a connection terminal electrically connected to the electrode terminal, and a detector for detecting a wearer's biological signal through the electrode portion;
The clothing body is provided with openings corresponding to the arrangement positions of the electrode terminals and the connection terminals, and the openings are covered with a conductive member,
At least a part of the electrode terminal is composed of a magnet,
The electrode terminal and the connection terminal are detachably fixed by magnetic force through the conductive member. A garment used to detect a biological signal by detachably arranging a detector having a connection terminal,
An opening is provided corresponding to a position where the connection terminal is disposed, and the opening is provided with a clothing body covered with a conductive member;
An electrode part that is detachably disposed on the wearer's side of the garment body and is electrically connected to the detector;
The electrode portion includes an electrode sheet that contacts the wearer, and an electrode terminal that is provided at a position corresponding to the opening, is electrically connected to the electrode sheet, and electrically connects the connection terminal. And
At least a part of the electrode terminal is composed of a magnet,
The electrode terminal and the connection terminal are detachably fixed by magnetic force through the conductive member. The electrode portion has an electrode pad that supports the electrode sheet,
The garment according to claim 1, wherein the electrode pad has elasticity, and at least a part thereof is positioned between the electrode sheet and the garment body.   The garment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the electrode sheet is formed of a conductive film in which conductive powder is dispersed in acrylic rubber.

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