JPH10286243A - Cuff band for hemodynamometer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cuff band for a hemodynamometer, which has satisfactory packing ability. SOLUTION: A cuff band 1 adapted to be wound on a part from which a blood pressure is measured is provided with a pair of covers 2, 3 at least one of which is attached to the outer surface of the cuff band 1, and a coupling means 30 for coupling both covers 2, 3 with end other so that the space between the covers 2, 3 is variable. The covers 2, 3 coupled together by the coupling means have therebetween an accommodation space for the cuff band 1, that is,the cuff band 1 can be packed in the accommodation space between the pair of the covers 2, 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure, and more particularly to a cuff band wound around a part to be measured for blood pressure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A general sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure is formed by wrapping a cuff band around a measurement target such as an upper arm or a wrist and sending air to an air bag for blood issuance arranged in the cuff band to inflate the blood pressure. Pressure is applied to the measurement section, and then blood pressure is measured while gradually evacuating the air in the air bag,
What has hitherto been done with this cuff band, especially of the type in which individuals measure their own blood pressure, is to make it easier to wear on the part to be measured.

FIG. 24 shows a ring member 1 at one end of a cuff band 1.
9 and the other end of the cuff band 1 is attached to the ring member 1.
9 shows an example in which the folded portion is folded and fixed using a planar fastener 18 or the like. FIG. 25 shows a cuff band 1 which has a C-shaped elasticity in addition to the air bag 10 for blood ischemia. After the cuff band 1 is fitted to the portion to be measured by utilizing the elasticity of the clip plate 18 and then fixed using a planar fastener or the like attached to the cuff band 1. Showing things.

[0004] In the former, the cuff band 1 is made to form a closed loop through the other end of the cuff band 1 through the ring member 19 in advance.
In this state, the part to be measured is passed through the cuff band 1, and then tightened and fixed by the planar fastener 18, so that the part to be measured can be mounted with one hand. In the latter case, by using the elasticity of the clip plate 18, it can be mounted on the measured portion with one hand.

[0005]

As described above, in the conventional cuff band, although consideration is given to the mountability to the portion to be measured, no consideration has been given to the storability. That is, of the above-mentioned conventional examples, the one shown in FIG. 25 does not allow the built-in clip plate to be folded and made compact, and the one shown in FIG.
Although it can be folded and reduced using the softness of the cuff band 1, if it is not folded properly, it will be bulky. In addition, both of the above will either be left as they are for storage or put in a separate case,
If left unattended, it will be covered with garbage and become soiled as well as damaged.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a cuff band for a sphygmomanometer having a good storage property. It is an object of the present invention to provide a cuff band of a blood pressure monitor which has good attachment to a part to be measured.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided a cuff band wound around a part to be measured for blood pressure, wherein at least one of the cuff bands is attached to an outer surface of the cuff band, and a pair of covers is provided. Connecting means for connecting the covers to each other and making the distance between the covers variable, and the two covers connected by the connecting means are provided with a cuff band storage space therebetween. The cuff band can be stored in the cuff band storage space between the pair of covers.

At this time, the pair of covers may both be attached to the cuff band, and the connecting means may freely connect and disconnect both side ends of the cover. The connecting means connecting the pair of covers on the side where the cover is located may be such that the covers are always connected. In the latter, since a closed loop is formed by the cuff band and the connecting means, the mounting can be performed by passing the measured section through the loop.

In addition, when the space changing portion between the pair of covers also serves as a means for fastening the cuff band to the measured portion as the connecting means, setting to a state for measuring blood pressure can be easily performed. Can be. By ensuring that the entire length of the cuff band is longer than the circumference of the portion to be measured, reliable blood pressure measurement can be performed. Preferably, at least one of the inner surfaces of the pair of covers has a concave curved surface in terms of fit, and the cover is attached to the cuff band in a region longer than a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the cuff band. In this case, attachment to the measurement target part is facilitated.

By providing an operating portion for changing the state of the connecting means, the operability can be improved, and if the entire length and the entire width of the cover are larger than the cuff band accommodated in the storage space. Since the cuff band in the stored state does not protrude from the cover, the cuff band can be reliably prevented from being stained or damaged. Further, the cover may also serve as the sphygmomanometer main body, or may have a function of adjusting the length of the cuff band.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, covers 2 and 3 are attached to two outer surfaces of a cuff band 1 which are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction. Also, connecting plates 30 are rotatably mounted on both side ends of the cover 3, and both connecting plates 3 of the cover 3 are mounted on both side ends of the cover 2.
An engaged portion 22 is provided which engages with an engaging portion 32 provided at each end of 0 and 30.

When the engaging portions 32 at the respective ends of the two connecting plates 30 provided on the cover 3 are connected to the engaged portions 22 of the cover 2, a pair of covers 2 and 3 and a pair of connecting plates As a result, a space surrounded by four circumferences is formed by the gaps 30 and 30, and the cuff band 1 is stored in the space. Even if the cuff band 1 is not considered to be folded, the cuff band 1 is stored in a predetermined storage portion by the connection of the covers 2 and 3 by the connection plate 30.

When the cuff band 1 is mounted on a portion to be measured,
As shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C, the engagement between the connecting plates 30, 30 and the engaged portion 22 of the cover 2 is released, and the cuff band 1 is wound around the measured portion. This winding can be performed by providing a planar fastener on the outer surface of one end of the cuff band 1 and the inner surface of the other end. Of course, as shown in FIG. 7, a ring member 19 similar to that shown in the conventional example may be used in combination.

As is clear from FIGS. 1 and 2,
In the case where both the cover 2 and the cover 3 are attached to the outer surface of the cuff band 1, the connecting plate 3 on the left side in the figure is used.
0 may not be present. This is because they are already connected to each other by the cuff band 1. Conversely, when the left and right sides of the cover 2 and the cover 3 are connected to each other by the left and right connection plates 30, 30, the cover 3 may not be attached to the cuff band 1.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, each of the covers 2, 3 has a left-right dimension L3 and a front-rear dimension L4 (L1 <L1) which are larger than the left-right dimension L1 and the front-rear dimension L2 of the cuff band 1 in the housed state. By setting L3, L2 <L4), the cuff band 1 does not protrude from the covers 2 and 3 during storage, so that the cuff band 1 is not damaged during storage. The covers 2 and 3 not only serve to improve the storage property but also function as a protective cover.

At least one of the inner surfaces of the covers 2 and 3
As shown in FIG. 4, it is preferable to set the curvature (for example, a curved surface having a radius R of 35 mm) substantially equal to the curvature of the outer peripheral surface of the measured portion 9. In spite of the fact that the covers 2 and 3 are attached to the cuff band 1, they fit well to the part 9 to be measured.

Further, as shown in FIG.
Are formed in an arc shape that is convex outwardly, the storage space of the cuff band 1 can be formed inside with the left and right sides of the covers 2 and 3 abutting each other, and the form at the time of storage can be better. Can be kept. In addition, even if it says circular shape, the inside surface should just be a circular arc, and the outside surface may be other shapes.

When the connecting plate 30 is used,
It is preferable that the engagement between the engaging portion 32 and the engaged portion 22 of the connection plate 30 can be performed by one touch. However, as shown in FIG. If provided, the operation of engaging and disengaging the engaging portion 32 and the engaged portion 22 can be facilitated. It is also preferable to provide a length adjusting mechanism 4 for the cuff band 1 on one cover (the cover 3 side in the example shown in FIG. 8). The length adjusting mechanism 4 adjusts the length by pulling one end of the cuff band 1 into the cover 3, and the structure thereof will be described later in detail. Further, one cover (the cover 2 in the example shown in FIG. 9) may also serve as the sphygmomanometer main body. In FIG. 9, 25 is a sphygmomanometer display unit, and 26 is an operation switch.

FIG. 10 shows a configuration in which the covers 2 and 3 are both attached to the outer surface of the cuff band 1. In addition to the connecting plates 30 and 30, both ends of the cuff band 1 in the covers 2 and 3 are located. There is provided a connecting member 5 which always connects the connecting sides to each other. The connecting member 5 made of a flexible material, for example, a cloth, is attached to the part to be measured in order to form a closed loop together with the cuff band 1 connecting the covers 2 and 3 together. At this time, the part to be measured only has to be passed through the closed loop, which facilitates one-handed mounting.

The connecting member 5 is, as shown in FIG.
A plurality of pieces 50, 51, 52 may be configured to be connected by a hinge 53. In this case, the portion to be measured is passed through in the state shown in FIG.
The cuff band 1 can be brought into close contact with the outer surface of the portion to be measured simply by folding the cuff band 1 so that the 0, 51 overlaps. With this, a member for closing the cuff band 1 such as a planar fastener on the cuff band 1. Becomes unnecessary. The pieces 50 and 51 to be folded and folded are preferably provided with rigidity.
2 may be of a flexible material. In addition, the piece 52
May also serve as the connection plate 30.

When such a connecting member 5 is provided, the engaging portion 5 can keep the pieces 50 and 51 in an overlapping state.
In order to easily release the engagement by the engagement portion 55, as shown in FIG.
It is preferable to provide a protruding piece 34 on which a finger can be hung. When the connecting member 5 is folded so that the cuff band 1 can be brought into close contact with the outer surface of the portion to be measured, the blood pressure can be measured even if the cuff band 1 is shorter than the circumference of the portion 9 to be measured. As shown in FIG. 13, the length of the cuff band 1 is set so that when the connecting member 5 is folded, both ends of the cuff band 1 overlap and the cuff band 1 can be wound around the entire circumference of the measured portion 9. It is desirable to keep.

The cover 2 is attached to the outer surface of the cuff band 1 in an area A having a required length in the longitudinal direction of the cuff band 1, as shown in FIG. This area A
14B, when the cuff band 1 and the cover 3 are hung down with the cover 2 held, as shown in FIG.
This is because the space surrounded by the circles becomes small, and it becomes difficult to pass the portion to be measured 9.

15 and below, the cover 2 also serves as the main body of the sphygmomanometer, and the cover 3 incorporates a length adjusting mechanism 4 for adjusting the length of the cuff band 1.
Are connected at one end by a connecting member 5 composed of a plurality of pieces 50, 51 and 52, and the other end is connected by a connecting plate 3
The following shows a detailed embodiment of the configuration in which the connection is made at 0. The part 9 to be measured by the sphygmomanometer is a wrist.

The cover 2, which also serves as a sphygmomanometer main body, has a battery 27, a pump 28, and the like as a power supply built therein.
The pump 28 and the air bladder 10 are connected to each other through a nozzle 12 provided on the air bladder 10 and mounted on an outer surface of a portion of the cuff band 1 in which the air bladder 10 for blood ischemia is incorporated. The surface of the cover 2 on the side of the cuff band 1 is formed as a curved surface substantially along the surface on the palm side of the wrist.

As shown in FIG. 20, the cover 3 is composed of a front plate 35 and a back plate 36 which face each other with a space therebetween. The engaging portions 38 are arranged in a row along the long holes 37 on both sides. 16 and FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, a connection plate 30 is provided, and the other end of the cover 3 is connected to the cover 2 via a connection member 5.

The length adjusting mechanism 4 comprises the engaging portion 38 provided on the cover 3 and a movable body 40 shown in FIG. 21 connected to one end of the cuff band 1, and is disposed inside the cover 3. The movable body 40 includes a push button 41 protruding to the outside from the long hole 37 of the cover 3, a locking portion 42 on both sides of the push button 41 for locking to the engagement portion 38, and a back plate 36 of the cover 3. The spring piece 43 is elastically contacted, the state in which the locking portion 42 is engaged with the engagement portion 38 by the biasing of the spring piece 43 is maintained, and the push button 41 is pressed against the biasing by the spring piece 43. When it is pushed in, the locking portion 42 separates from the engaging portion 38 and the movable body 4
0 can be moved along the long hole 37, and the length of the cuff band 1 is adjusted by the movement.

The connecting member 5 shown in FIG.
Although the pieces 0 and 51 are made of metal and the piece 52 is made of a synthetic resin plate having elasticity, in the case shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the three pieces 50, 51 and 52 are integrally formed of a synthetic resin plate. The hinge 53 is also formed by a thin portion. The slit 57 on one side of the piece 52 is provided to make the piece 52 flexible.

In this case, in performing the blood pressure measurement, as shown in FIG. 15, the connection between the cover 2 and the cover 3 by the connecting plate 30 is released, and the cuff band 1 is opened with the connecting member 5 expanded. By inserting the wrist, which is the part to be measured 9, and folding the connecting member 5 and adjusting the length of the cuff band 1 by the length adjusting mechanism 4, as shown in FIG. Can be attached to the surroundings. Of course, once the length of the cuff band 1 has been adjusted by the length adjusting mechanism 4, the cuff band 1 can be attached to the periphery of the measured section 9 only by folding the connecting member 5 from then on.

When storing after completing the blood pressure measurement, FIG.
5, the connecting member 5 is folded and the connecting plate 30 is engaged with the cover 2. The cuff band 1 fits in a space surrounded by the cover 2 and the cover 3, the connecting plate 30, and the piece 52 that also serves as the connecting plate 30 in the connecting member 5. In addition, since the pieces 50 and 51 of the connecting member 5 are kept in an overlapping state by the engagement of the engagement portion 55, the mutual relationship between the covers 2 and 3 is not broken from the state shown in FIG.

If the other end of the cuff band 1 having the movable body 40 attached to one end is attached to the inner surface of the piece 51 of the connecting member 5, the cuff band 1 is greatly opened in the state shown in FIG. In this case, it is easier to pass the part to be measured 9.

[0031]

As described above, the present invention comprises a pair of covers, at least one of which is attached to the outer surface of the cuff band, and a connecting means for connecting the two covers to each other and making the distance between the covers variable. The two covers connected by the connecting means are provided with a cuff band storage space therebetween, so that the cuff band can be stored in the cuff band storage space between the pair of covers, The cuff band can be stored satisfactorily, and the cuff band during storage can be prevented from being stained.

At this time, the pair of covers may be attached to the cuff band, and the connecting means may be such that both ends of the cover can be freely connected and disconnected. Alternatively, the pair of covers may both be attached to the cuff band, and the connecting means connecting the pair of covers on the side where both ends of the cuff band are located may always connect the covers.

In the latter case, since the closed loop is formed by the cuff band and the connecting means, the mounting can be performed by passing the measured section through the loop, and the cuff band can be easily mounted on the measured section. Becomes In addition, if the interval changing portion between the pair of covers also serves as a fastening device for fastening the cuff band to the portion to be measured, the connecting device can be easily and quickly set to the state for measuring the blood pressure. And the usability is further improved. In addition, by setting the entire length of the cuff band to be longer than the circumference of the portion to be measured, reliable blood pressure measurement can be performed.

If at least one of the inner surfaces of the pair of covers is formed as a concavely curved surface, the fit of the cover is improved because the inner surface of the cover follows the outer surface of the portion to be measured when the cover is mounted on the portion to be measured. In addition, if the cover is attached to the cuff band in a region longer than a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the cuff band, a space for passing the portion to be measured becomes large when the cover is attached to the portion to be measured. Becomes easier.

Further, by providing an operation section for changing the state of the connecting means, the operability can be improved. If the overall length and width of the cover are set to be larger than the cuff band contained in the storage space, the cuff band in the stored state does not protrude from the cover, and the cover serves as a protective cover, and the cuff functions as a cuff. The band can be reliably prevented from being stained or damaged.

If the cover also serves as the main body of the sphygmomanometer, the entire sphygmomanometer can be easily handled. Also, if the cover has a function to adjust the length of the cuff band, there is no need to provide the length adjustment function to the cuff band itself, so the cuff band can be made shorter and more compact, Accompanying this, the storability also improves.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 2A, 2B and 2C are front views of the same.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the same.

FIG. 4 is a front view of another example.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of still another example.

FIG. 6 is a front view of another example.

FIG. 7 is a front view of still another example.

FIG. 8 is a cutaway front view of another example.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of still another example.

FIG. 10 is a front view of another example.

11A and 11B are front views of another example of the above.

FIG. 12 is a front view of still another example of the above.

FIG. 13 is a front view of another example of the above.

FIGS. 14 (a) and (b) are illustrations of the length of a portion where a cover and a cuff band are attached.

FIG. 15 is a sectional view of another example.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a cover, a cuff band, and a connecting member according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a cover and a connecting member according to the third embodiment.

FIGS. 18 (a) and (b) are explanatory views of the movement of the connecting member of the above.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the cover.

FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of the cover.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of one end of the cuff band according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view showing the state at the time of measuring the blood pressure in the above.

FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view showing the storage state of the above.

FIGS. 24A and 24B are perspective views of a conventional example.

FIGS. 25A and 25B are a perspective view and a sectional view taken along line XX of another conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Cuff band 2 Cover 3 Cover

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] June 9, 1997

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0003

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

FIG. 24 shows a ring member 1 at one end of a cuff band 1.
9 and the other end of the cuff band 1 is attached to the ring member 1.
9 shows an example in which the folded portion is folded and fixed using a planar fastener 18 or the like. FIG. 25 shows a cuff band 1 which has a C-shaped elasticity in addition to the air bag 10 for blood ischemia. was allowed to built a clip plate 17, after putting wearing cuff band 1 to be measured portion by utilizing the elasticity of the clip plate 17, is fixed by using such surface fastener is attached to the cuff band 1 Showing things.

[Procedure amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0004

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0004] In the former, the cuff band 1 is made to form a closed loop through the other end of the cuff band 1 through the ring member 19 in advance.
In this state, the part to be measured is passed through the cuff band 1, and then tightened and fixed by the planar fastener 18, so that the part to be measured can be mounted with one hand. In the latter case, by using the elasticity of the clip plate 17 , it is possible to mount the device to the measurement target with one hand.

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A cuff band wound around a portion to be measured for blood pressure, wherein at least one of the cuff bands is attached to an outer surface of the cuff band, and the two covers are connected to each other and a gap between the covers is reduced. A cuff band for a sphygmomanometer, comprising: a variable connecting means; and both covers connected by the connecting means have a cuff band storage space therebetween. 2. The cuff for a sphygmomanometer according to claim 1, wherein the pair of covers are both attached to the cuff band, and the connecting means is capable of freely connecting and disconnecting both side ends of the cover. band. 3. The pair of covers are both attached to the cuff band, and the connecting means for connecting the pair of covers on the side where both ends of the cuff band are located always connects the covers. The cuff band of the sphygmomanometer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: 4. The sphygmomanometer cuff band according to claim 1, wherein the connecting means is such that the space changing portion between the pair of covers also serves as a means for fastening the cuff band to the portion to be measured. . 5. The cuff band for a sphygmomanometer according to claim 4, wherein the entire length of the cuff band is longer than the circumference of the part to be measured. 6. The device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the inner surfaces of the pair of covers has a concave curved surface.
The cuff band of the sphygmomanometer according to any one of claims 5 to 5. 7. The cuff for a sphygmomanometer according to claim 1, wherein the cover is attached to the cuff band in a region of a predetermined length or more in a longitudinal direction of the cuff band. band. 8. The cuff band of a sphygmomanometer according to claim 1, further comprising an operation unit for changing a state of the connection unit. 9. The cuff band for a sphygmomanometer according to claim 1, wherein a total length and a whole width of the cover are larger than a cuff band accommodated in the storage space. 10. The cuff band for a sphygmomanometer according to claim 1, wherein the cover also serves as a sphygmomanometer main body. 11. The cuff band of a sphygmomanometer according to claim 1, wherein the cover has a function of adjusting the length of the cuff band.