JPH0436814Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to a stethoscope hook, more specifically, a hook for a stethoscope that is used by a doctor to listen to the patient's heartbeat when making a diagnosis, or a sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure. This invention relates to a stethoscope hook for holding a stethoscope used with the stethoscope by hanging it around the neck.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, a doctor places the input section 1 of a stethoscope against a patient's chest to listen to the sound of the patient's heartbeat to diagnose a medical condition. Also, when measuring blood pressure, the stethoscope is used as a sphygmomanometer. When used together, it is possible to read the highest and lowest blood pressure values.

In order to use this stethoscope, the earplugs 4 that make up the stethoscope are placed in direct contact with the ear, so using someone else's earplugs is unclean and may spread diseases, so it is not a sanitary point of view. Since then, each doctor uses his own specialized one.

Therefore, when not in use, doctors (a) Hang the ear fittings 3 around the neck K.

(See Figure 10) (b) Hang the rubber tube 2 on the neck K.

(See Figure 11) (c) Roll it up and put it in your pocket P.

(See Figure 12) I tried to keep the stethoscope close to my body.

[The problem that the idea attempts to solve]

However, the method (a) of hanging the ear fittings 3, 3 around the neck (FIG. 10) has a problem in that the spring pressure of the ear fittings 3, 3 unnecessarily presses the neck K from the left and right sides.

In addition, in the method (b) of hanging the rubber tube 2 around the neck K (Fig. 11), the stethoscope tends to come off the neck K, and the input part 1 and the metal fittings 3, 3 of the stethoscope hang unsightly. There was a problem.

Furthermore, the method (c) of rolling it up and putting it in the pocket P (Fig. 12) had problems such as being large, protruding from the pocket P, being unsightly, and being easy to drop and lose.

The present invention aims to solve such problems.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following stethoscope hook. In other words, the present invention consists of: (1) two fixing devices made of rubber or soft resin, each consisting of two rings that pass through the ear fittings of a stethoscope and a bridge section that bridges these two rings; and these two fixing devices. A stethoscope hook consisting of a suspension string with both ends attached to each bridge.

(2) The stethoscope hook according to claim 1, wherein the ring of the fixture is formed into a hollow tubular shape.

(3) The stethoscope hook according to claim 1, wherein the ring of the fixing device is formed in the shape of a solid donut.

(4) The stethoscope hook according to claim 1, wherein the bridge portion of the fixture is formed to be narrower than the ring width and thicker than the ring thickness.

(5) The stethoscope hook according to claim 1, wherein the bridge portion of the fixture is formed to have the same width as the ring.

(6) The stethoscope hook according to claim 1 or 5, wherein the fixture is formed into a plate shape.

[Effect]

In the above configuration, when the bridging portion of the fixing device is bent and the ear fitting is passed through the two rings, the two rings constituting the fixing device increase the frictional force with the ear fitting due to the restoring force of the bridging portion, and the The engagement between the ear fitting and the fixing fitting is strengthened.

When the stethoscope is removed from the ear when not in use, the stethoscope is held by a sling hung around the neck due to the engagement between the ear fitting and the fixing device.

When in use, the stethoscope, which is held by a lanyard around the neck, is placed against the ear.

〔Example〕

Regarding embodiments of the present invention, how the configuration of the present invention is actually embodied will be described below with reference to the drawings, together with its operation.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a microphone-shaped input section, and this input section 1 is
A doctor places the device in contact with the skin surface of a patient's chest to input the heart sounds caused by the heartbeat.

A flexible hollow tube 2 made of rubber or vinyl is connected to the input section 1, and transmits the heart sound input to the input section 1.

This tube 2 is bifurcated in the middle, and the heart sounds are transmitted to ear plugs 4, 4 through two hollow metal ear fittings 3, 3, respectively.

A doctor can listen to the heart sounds and make a diagnosis by placing the ear fittings 3, 3 on both ears.

Fixing devices 5, 5 are attached to the middle of the two ear fittings 3, 3 of this stethoscope, and the fixing devices 5,
5 is both terminals 6a of a hanging cord 6 that is hung from the neck;
6a.

Since this hanging cord 6 is hung from the neck to the chest, from the standpoint of fashionability, it is made of luxurious material dyed in various desirable colors or made of precious metals such as gold or platinum.
Can add higher value.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged explanatory view of the fixture 5 of the same embodiment, and in the figure, 7 and 7 are two rings, and these two rings 7 and 7 are respectively connected to the ear fittings 3 (FIGS. 1 and 3).
It is a solid doughnut-shaped object having sections 7a and 7a that pass through the hole (see figure).

Further, a solid bridge portion 8 is bridged between the two rings 7, 7, and the two rings 7, 7 are integrally connected.

This bridge portion 8 is attached to the end 6a of the suspension string 6.

Furthermore, by bending the bridging portion 8, a common ear fitting 3 can be passed through each hole 7a of the rings 7, 7.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the fixing device 5 of the same embodiment attached to the ear fitting 3. In the figure, 8 is a bridging portion, and this bridging portion 8 is bent to open the holes 7a of the two rings 7, 7.
7a, the restoring force of the bent bridge portion 8 increases the frictional force between the two rings 7, 7 and the ear fitting 3, and this frictional force causes the The two rings 7, 7 can be fixed at any desired location on the ear fitting 3.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing how to use the same embodiment,
In the figure, reference numeral 6 denotes a hanging cord, which the doctor hangs around his or her neck and attaches to the middle of the ear fittings 3, 3 of the stethoscope using fixtures 5, 5 attached to both ends 6a, 6a. The part is fixed and the stethoscope is hung.

The reason for choosing the middle part of the ear fittings 3, 3 is that it is more convenient and quicker to put the ear plugs 4, 4 on the ears if they are placed as close to both ears as possible.

In this case, a microphone-shaped input section 1 is provided at the tip of the tube 2.
Although it is hanging, this input unit 1 can be kept in a pocket when not in use.

When not using a stethoscope, doctors usually carry their own stethoscope with them, and when making a diagnosis, immediately hold the ear fittings 3, 3 with both hands and put on earplugs 4, 4. Since it is held in contact with both ears M and M, it can be quickly attached and detached, and it is convenient because there is no need to search for the stethoscope each time.

5 to 9 are views showing other embodiments of the present invention, of which the ring 7 in FIG. 5 has a hollow tubular shape.

In FIG. 6, the bridge portion 8 is narrower than the rings 7, but thicker, with the aim of increasing the restoring force.

In FIG. 7, the bridging portion 8 is made to have the same width as the rings 7, 7, so that the shape of the fixture 5 can be simplified.

In FIG. 8, the fixture 5 is formed by punching out a plate-like member of the same thickness, which is easy to manufacture and can be made at low cost.

FIG. 9 is made by punching out a plate of the same thickness as in FIG. 8, but with an additional bridge part 8.
The aim is to simplify the shape by making the width the same as that of the ring 7.

As described above, the present invention comprises a fixing device 5, consisting of two rings 7, 7 and a bridge 8, attached to both ends of a hanging cord 6 to be worn around the neck, and by fastening the ear pieces 3 with the fixing device 5, a person can always carry his/her own personal stethoscope, which solves the problems of the risk of disease transmission due to the stethoscope touching the ear, the risk of unnecessary pressure on the neck, the risk of it being lost, and the poor appearance. In addition to the above functions, since the hanging cord is visible from the neck to the chest,
From the viewpoint of fashionability, the added value can be increased by using brighter colors for the cord 6 or luxurious materials, for example, using precious metals such as gold or platinum.

[Effect of idea]

According to the present invention, the stethoscope hook is composed of two fixtures for fixing the ear pieces of the stethoscope and a hanging cord with these two fixtures attached to both ends. By hanging this hanging cord around the neck,
There is no longer any risk of losing your hearing aids.

Further, when not in use, the stethoscope can be simply removed from the ear, and when in use, it can be placed directly against the ear, making it convenient to use.

Furthermore, added value can be increased by selecting the color and material of the hanging cord to give it fashionability.

Furthermore, the fixing device is composed of two rings made of rubber or soft resin and a bridge section, and since the bridge section is bent and fixed by passing the ear fittings through the two rings, the restoring force of the bent bridge section is used. As a result, the two rings press against the ear fittings and fit together, increasing the fixing force.

In addition, by bending the bridge portion and passing a common ear fitting through the holes of the two rings, the restoring force of the bent bridge portion increases the frictional force between the two rings and the ear fitting. The two rings can be fastened to any desired position on the ear fittings, which is convenient because they can be adjusted depending on the height of the doctor.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the ring is light and easily fits the ear fitting.

Claim 3 strengthens the ring.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the bridge portion is strengthened and the restoring force due to elasticity is strengthened.

A fifth aspect of the present invention simplifies the shape of the fixture.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the fixture can be manufactured easily and at low cost.

There are effects such as

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an enlarged explanatory diagram of a fixing device of the same embodiment, Fig. 3 is a diagram of the fixing device of the same embodiment attached to an ear fitting, and Fig. 4 5 to 9 are diagrams showing other embodiments of the present invention, and FIGS. 10 to 12 are diagrams showing a conventional example. 3...Ear fittings, 5...Fixing tools (7 and 8), 6...
...Hanging string, 7...Ring, 8...Bridge portion.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) Two fixing devices made of rubber or soft resin consisting of two rings through which the ear fittings of a stethoscope are passed and a bridge section that bridges these two rings; A stethoscope hook consisting of a suspension string with both ends attached to each bridge part of the fixing device. (2) The stethoscope hook according to claim 1, wherein the ring of the fixture is formed into a hollow tubular shape. (3) The stethoscope hook according to claim 1, wherein the ring of the fixing device is formed into a solid donut shape. (4) The stethoscope hook according to claim 1, wherein the bridge portion of the fixture is formed to be narrower than the ring width and thicker than the ring thickness. (5) The stethoscope hook according to claim 1, wherein the bridge portion of the fixture is formed to have the same width as the ring. (6) The stethoscope hook according to claim 1 or 5, wherein the fixture is formed into a plate shape.