TWI638640B - Integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch - Google Patents

Abstract

An integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch includes a connector and an electrode patch body. The electrode patch body comprises a flexible circuit board, and a plurality of electrodes are formed for measuring the electrocardiogram signal, and the conductive glue is formed on the surface of the electrode.

Description

Integrated ECG electrode patch

The present invention relates to an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch. In particular, there is a disposable integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch.

With the advancement of technology and advances in medical technology, human life has gradually increased. At present, China has gradually entered an aging society, and the proportion of the elderly population has increased year by year, and heart disease has become one of the invisible killers of the silver-haired people.

Arrhythmia is a very common symptom of heart-related diseases, and monitoring of heart-related diseases is an important issue for seniors. At present, the detection of heart rate/electrocardiogram is mainly monitored by an electrocardiogram measuring device. The conventional method is to stick a wet electrode containing an electrolyte to the chest, and as a connection between the skin and the machine, the heart rate/electrocardiogram is measured.

However, with the advancement of technology, various types of ECG measuring equipment have gradually been developed. In addition to traditional wet electrodes, new disposable electrodes, as well as dedicated measuring electrodes designed for different body sizes, have matured. Therefore, how to effectively improve the new disposable electrode to improve its accuracy has become an active effort of manufacturers and designers in this field. direction.

In view of this, the present invention discloses an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch, and more particularly to an integrated electrocardiogram multi-electrode patch.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch includes a connector and an electrode patch body. The electrode patch body comprises a flexible circuit board, and a plurality of electrodes are formed for measuring an electrocardiogram signal and a conductive adhesive formed on the surface of the electrode.

The flexible circuit board further includes a connecting terminal and is fixed in the connector.

In one embodiment, the impedance of each of the electrodes to the conductive lines of the connection terminals is less than 50 ohms.

In one embodiment, the electrode comprises an RL electrode and a V3 electrode, the distance from the RL electrode to the conductive line of the connection terminal is the shortest, and the distance from the V3 electrode to the conductive line of the connection terminal is the longest and the line width is the widest.

In an embodiment, the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch further includes an upper layer of the covering material attached to the upper side of the flexible circuit board, and the lower layer of the covering material is attached to the lower side of the flexible circuit board, and the covering material can be a cloth. Or other soft material, and a self-adhesive adhesive adheres to the outside of the underlying mulch. Among them, self-adhesive backing is a biocompatible self-adhesive adhesive, and the conductive adhesive is a hydrogel.

In an embodiment, the upper layer of the covering material is further formed with a first positioning indication and a second positioning indication, wherein the first positioning indicator is used to align a user's sternum, and the second positioning indicator is used to horizontally The nipple of the prospective user.

In one embodiment, the upper layer of the covering material is further formed with a third positioning indication for aligning the left nipple of the user.

In an embodiment, the upper layer covering material and the lower layer covering material are further formed with a first recess below the side of the first positioning indication, and a second recess is formed above the first positioning indication so that Adhesive integrated ECG electrode patch is applied to the user.

In an embodiment, the extension electrode comprises an RA extension electrode, an LA extension electrode and an LL extension electrode, and each of the extension electrodes is respectively provided with a tearable protrusion and a direction indication, and is adhered to the electrode patch body. .

In summary, the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch disclosed in the present invention can facilitate the user to fit the electrode patch, and the electrode patch is attached to the body surface, and is more convenient for the user to carry and store, and at the same time, improve the electrocardiogram. The accuracy and reliability of the electrode patch.

100‧‧‧Electrocardometric measuring equipment

200‧‧‧Integrated ECG electrode patch

210‧‧‧First electrode

212‧‧‧Electrical circuit

220‧‧‧second electrode

230‧‧‧ third electrode

240‧‧‧fourth electrode

250‧‧‧ fifth electrode

260‧‧‧ sixth electrode

262‧‧‧Electrical circuit

270‧‧‧ seventh electrode

280‧‧‧ eighth electrode

290‧‧‧ ninth electrode

300‧‧‧ tenth electrode

302‧‧‧Electrical circuit

310‧‧‧ first pit

320‧‧‧ raised parts

330‧‧‧Second cavity

340‧‧‧ Easy tearing bulge

350‧‧‧First Positioning Instructions

360‧‧‧Second positioning instructions

370‧‧‧Extension

380‧‧‧ Third Positioning Instruction

410‧‧‧Upper mulch

420‧‧‧Soft circuit board

430‧‧‧Underlying mulch

440‧‧‧Self-adhesive adhesive

450‧‧‧Metal electrode

460‧‧‧ conductive adhesive

510‧‧‧Connecting terminal

520‧‧‧Electrode patch body

530‧‧‧Extended electrode

532‧‧‧Electrode

534‧‧ Directions

535‧‧‧ Easy tearing bulge

540‧‧‧ release film

610‧‧‧Soft circuit board

612‧‧‧Electrical circuit

620‧‧‧Hard substrate

700‧‧‧Connector

710‧‧‧上盖

720‧‧‧Under the cover

910‧‧‧Fixed unit

920‧‧‧Electrical circuit

930‧‧‧Flexible lines

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present disclosure will be more apparent and understood. The description of the drawings is as follows: FIG. 1 is an integrated electrocardiogram electrode sticker according to an embodiment of the invention. A schematic diagram of a piece mounted on a human body.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to an embodiment of the invention.

4 is a cross-sectional view of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch adhered to a release film according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a partial schematic view of a connection terminal of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a connector housing of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a conductive circuit of a flexible circuit board of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to another embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to another embodiment of the invention.

The following is a detailed description of the embodiments, but the embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, and the description of the structural operation is not intended to limit the order of execution, and any components are recombined. The structure and the device with equal efficiency are all covered by the disclosure. In addition, the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not drawn to the original dimensions. For the sake of understanding, the same or similar elements in the following description will be denoted by the same reference numerals.

In addition, the use of the entire specification and the scope of the patent application Terms, unless otherwise noted, generally have the usual meaning of each term used in the field, in the context of the disclosure, and in particular content. Certain terms used to describe the disclosure are discussed below or elsewhere in this specification to provide additional guidance to those skilled in the art in the description of the disclosure.

The terms "first", "second", etc., as used herein, are not intended to refer to the order or the order, and are not intended to limit the invention, only to distinguish the elements described in the same technical terms. Or just operate.

Secondly, the terms "including", "including", "having", "containing", and the like, as used herein, are all open terms, meaning, but not limited to.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch mounted on a human body according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in the figure, the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch 200 can be easily adhered to the chest of the user, and the extended electrode 530 can more effectively and accurately measure various required data and transmit it to the electrocardiograph measuring device 100. For the user or medical staff to interpret.

Referring to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, FIG. 2 is a bottom view of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to an embodiment of the invention, FIG. 3 is a top view, and FIG. 4 is a cross section thereof. schematic diagram. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the attachment of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch to a release film.

As shown, the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch 200 includes an electrode patch body 520. The electrode patch body 520 includes a flexible circuit board 420 formed with a plurality of electrodes, such as a first electrode 210 and a second electrode. 220, third electrode 230, fourth electrode 240, fifth electrode 250, sixth electric The pole 260, the conductive line 612, the seventh electrode 270, the eighth electrode 280, the ninth electrode 290, and/or the tenth electrode 300.

In one embodiment, the third electrode 230, the fourth electrode 240, and the tenth electrode 300 are used to connect the extension electrode 530 for measuring a distant position, for example, an RA extension electrode for measuring the right arm. The position signal, the LA extension electrode, the signal for measuring the position of the left arm, and the LL extension electrode are used to measure the position above the left leg. Please also refer to the position where the extension electrode of Figure 1 is attached.

In addition, the other seven electrodes, for example, the first electrode 210 represents the RL electrode, the second electrode 220 represents the V1 electrode, the fifth electrode 250 represents the V2 electrode, the sixth electrode 260 represents the V3 electrode, and the seventh electrode 270 represents the V4 electrode. The electrodes, the eighth electrode 280 represents the V5 electrode and the ninth electrode 290 represents the V6 electrode. It should be noted that the above electrode only needs to be formed in the electrode patch body 520 disclosed in the present invention, and the three extension electrodes 530 can accurately measure the user's electrocardiogram. Therefore, even the user or the medical staff can easily attach the above electrodes and measure the electrocardiogram.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electrode chip body 520 includes a flexible circuit board 420, an upper layer of the covering material 410 attached to the flexible circuit board 420, and a lower layer of the covering material 430 attached to the lower side of the flexible circuit board 420. A self-adhesive backing 440 is attached to the outside of the lower layer of the covering material 430. The upper cladding material 410 and the lower cladding material 430 are used to increase the strength of the electrode patch body 520, and also increase the comfort of the electrode patch body 520, while the self-adhesive backing 440 is a biocompatible. Self-adhesive backing for attaching to the user's skin to help secure the electrode patch body 520 to the body. In an embodiment, the upper layer of the covering material 410 The underlying clad material 430 may be a cloth or other material that is soft, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

In addition, the electrode patch body 520 is further formed with a metal electrode 450 and a conductive adhesive 460 covering the metal electrode 450 for contacting the skin and electrically conducting with the skin to measure the related electrocardiogram signal. In an embodiment, the metal electrode 450 can be a copper sheet. In one embodiment, the metal electrode 450 can be a copper sheet plus silver plating to increase electrical conductivity. In an embodiment, the metal electrode 450 may be an electrode formed of a metallic nickel. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the metal electrode 450 may be any material having a conductive effect for measuring a desired electrocardiogram signal without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

In an embodiment, the conductive paste 460 can be a hydrogel.

In one embodiment, the flexible circuit board 420 further includes a connection terminal 510 that is fixed in the connector 700 of FIG. The connector 700 includes an upper cover 710 and a lower cover 720 to sandwich the connection terminal 510 to facilitate electrical connection with the connector of the electrocardiograph measuring device 100.

FIG. 6 is a partial schematic diagram of a connection terminal 510 of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in the figure, the flexible circuit board 610 has a plurality of conductive lines 612 formed thereon, and the other side of the flexible circuit board 610 is bonded with a rigid substrate 620 to increase the strength and facilitate insertion into the connector of the electrocardiograph measuring device 100.

Further, referring to FIG. 3, the upper layer of the covering material 410 may further be formed with a first positioning indicator 350 and a second positioning indicator 360, wherein the first positioning indicator 350 is used to align a user's sternum, and the second positioning is performed. The indicator 360 is approximately horizontally aligned with the user's nipple.

In addition, the upper layer of the covering material 410 can be further formed with a third positioning indicator 380 for guiding the user or the medical staff to align the left nipple of the user when pasting.

Furthermore, the upper layer covering material 410, the flexible circuit board 420 and the lower layer covering material 430 are further formed with a first recess 310 located below one side of the first positioning indicator 350 for matching the bones and muscles of the human body. In general, the recess is slightly recessed here, so the first recess 310 is reserved so that the integrated electrocardiographic electrode patch 200 can be more affixed to the user's skin. The upper layer of the covering material 410, the flexible circuit board 420 and the lower layer of the covering material 430 are further formed with a second recess 330 formed above the first positioning indicator 350, and the second recess 330 is used to avoid the height difference of the chest undulation, so as to facilitate The user attaches the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch 200 and more closely attaches the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch 200 to the chest.

The raised portion 320 is formed on the leftmost side of the electrode patch body 520, and has a shape of an aircraft tail to increase the fit of the ninth electrode 290, such as the V6 electrode, in the left midline portion of the underarm, and strengthen integration. The voxel of the electrocardiogram electrode patch 200.

The extension portion 370 is located between the electrode patch body 520 and the connection terminal 510 for increasing the length of the elastic deformation of the electrode patch body 520 and the connection terminal 510 to avoid connecting the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch 200 to the electrocardiogram measurement. In the case of device 100, the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch 200 affects the condition of the volt-stick due to the thickness of the device.

Referring to FIG. 8 , it is a schematic diagram of a conductive circuit of a flexible circuit board of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in the figure, in order to further strengthen the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch 200 The accuracy and stability of each electrode to the conductive line of the connection terminal 510 are less than 50 ohms. In one embodiment, the conductive line 212 of the first electrode 210, the conductive line 262 of the sixth electrode 260, and the conductive line 302 of the tenth electrode 300. As shown in the figure, for example, the first electrode 210, the RL electrode, and the conductive line 212 to the connection terminal 510 have the shortest distance, and thus can be designed to have a thin line width with respect to the first electrode 210. The sixth electrode 260, that is, the V3 electrode, has the longest distance from the electrode to the conductive line 262 of the connection terminal 510, and is designed to have the widest line width. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. By the above-mentioned line length and width design, not only the resistance value of each line is less than 50 ohms, but also the resistance value of each line tends to be uniform, and the accuracy of the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch 200 can be increased. stability.

In an embodiment, the integrated electrocardiographic electrode patch 200 is more convenient for the user to adhere to, and the signal is more accurate. The first electrode 210 is located below the second electrode 220, and the integrated electrocardiogram can be conveniently attached. Electrode patch 200. In addition, the distance from the first electrode 210 to the second electrode 220 is approximately equal to the distance from the eighth electrode 280 to the ninth electrode 290, which can further improve the accuracy and stability of the signal. In other words, the integrated electrocardiographic electrode patch 200 of the present invention can effectively improve the accuracy and stability of the electrocardiogram signal by the distance between the RL electrode and the V1 electrode being approximately equal to the distance from the V5 electrode to the V6 electrode.

Referring to FIG. 5, it is a schematic diagram of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch adhered to a release film according to an embodiment of the invention. In order to facilitate carrying, transporting and storing the integrated electrocardiographic electrode patch of the present invention, and further reducing the package size of the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch. The electrode patch body 520 of the packaged integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch is adhered to a release film 540 Above, the electrode portions 532 of the plurality of extension electrodes 530 are adhered to the electrode patch body 520 to make the package smaller in size and to prevent the extension electrode 530 from being inadvertently damaged. In addition, the electrode portion 532 of the extension electrode 530 and the electrode chip body 520 may further include a release film, so that the electrode portion 532 of the extension electrode 530 can be adhered to the electrode patch body 520, and can also be conveniently used by the electrode. The patch body 520 is torn off.

In addition, in order to facilitate the tearing of the electrode portion 532 of the extension electrode 530 from the electrode patch body 520, the electrode portion 532 of each of the extension electrodes 530 may be respectively provided with a tear-off protrusion 535 and a direction indicator 534, which the user can follow. The direction indicator 534 tears the electrode portion 532 of the extension electrode 530 from the electrode patch body 520 by the easy-to-tear protrusion 535. In an embodiment, the easy-to-tear protrusion 535 does not have an adhesive to make it easier for the user to tear the electrode portion 532 of the extension electrode 530 from the electrode patch body 520.

Referring to FIG. 3, in an embodiment, the electrode patch body 520 further includes a tearable protrusion 340. Preferably, the electrode patch body 520 does not have an adhesive to facilitate the user to remove the electrode patch body 520 from the release film 540. Tear off.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to another embodiment of the invention. As shown, the extension electrode 530 extends outwardly from the electrode patch body 520 to measure the ECG signal that is far away. The integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch further includes a plurality of fixing units 910 for fixing the conductive lines 920 of the extension electrodes 530 to the electrode patch body 520.

In an embodiment, the fixing unit 910 includes a conductive adhesive such as an anisotropic conductive adhesive.

In an embodiment, the fixing unit 910 includes a fixing clip to directly electrically connect the conductive lines of the extension electrode 530 and the conductive lines of the electrode chip body 520 and fix each other.

Referring to FIG. 10, it is a schematic diagram of an integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to another embodiment of the present invention. The extended electrode 530 of the integrated electrocardiographic electrode patch has a meandering elastic line 930 that provides the ability to extend elastically between the extended electrode 530 and the electrode patch body 520 to increase the extension electrode 530 relative to the electrode patch body 520. Measure the distance.

In an embodiment, the elastic circuit 930 is extended from the flexible circuit board in the electrode patch body 520 and integrally formed to form a conductive circuit on the flexible circuit board, which not only saves the required materials, but also improves The ductility of the electrode 530 is extended.

In one embodiment, the elastic circuit 930 is made of the same material as the flexible circuit board in the electrode chip body 520, and the fixing unit 910 of FIG. 9 is not required to be connected to the electrode patch body 520, and the connection and connection are made. Terminals 510 are directly connected to simplify the process.

In summary, the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch disclosed in the present invention can facilitate the user to fit the electrode patch, and the electrode patch is attached to the body surface, and is more conveniently carried and stored, and the electrocardiogram electrode is raised. The accuracy and reliability of the patch.

The present disclosure has been disclosed in the above embodiments, and is not intended to limit the disclosure. Any one of ordinary skill in the art can make various changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

Claims (9)

An integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch comprises: a connector; and an electrode patch body connected to the connector, wherein the electrode patch body comprises: a flexible circuit board, and a plurality of electrodes are formed for measuring Measuring an electrocardiogram signal; and a conductive adhesive formed on the surface of the electrodes; a plurality of extension electrodes connected to the electrodes, wherein the extension electrodes are adhered to the electrode patch body and include an RA extension electrode, An LA extension electrode and an LL extension electrode, wherein each of the extension electrodes includes an electrode portion, a tear-off protrusion, and a direction indication, the easy-to-tear protrusion and the direction indication are disposed on the electrode portion to The electrode portion of each of the extension electrodes is torn from the electrode patch body by the easy-to-tear protrusion, wherein the electrode patch body further comprises a further easy-to-tear protrusion for the electrode patch The body is peeled off from a release film; and a plurality of elastic lines are connected to the extension electrodes and the electrode chip body, and the elastic lines are connected to the flexible circuit board of the electrode chip body Molded to the flexible printed circuit board is formed in a meandering conductive trace. The integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch of claim 1, wherein the flexible circuit board further comprises a connection terminal fixed in the connector. An integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch as claimed in claim 2, The impedance values of the conductive lines of each of the electrodes to the connection terminal are less than 50 ohms. The integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch of claim 3, wherein the electrodes comprise an RL electrode and a V3 electrode, the distance from the RL electrode to the conductive line of the connection terminal is the shortest, and the V3 electrode is connected to the connection terminal The conductive line has the longest distance and the widest line width. The integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch according to claim 1, further comprising an upper layer of the covering material attached to the upper side of the flexible circuit board, the lower layer of the covering material being attached to the lower side of the flexible circuit board, and a self-adhesive The adhesive is applied to the outer side of the lower layer of the covering material. The integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch of claim 5, wherein the self-adhesive backing is a biocompatible self-adhesive backing, and the conductive adhesive is a hydrogel. The integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch of claim 6, wherein the upper layer of the covering material is further formed with a first positioning indication and a second positioning indication, wherein the first positioning indicator is used to align a user's sternum And the second positioning indicator is used to horizontally align the nipple of the user. The integrated electrocardiographic electrode patch of claim 7, wherein the upper layer of the covering material is further formed with a third positioning indicator for aligning the left nipple of the user. The integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch of claim 8, wherein the upper layer of the cladding material and the lower layer of the cladding material further have a first recess, a side of the first positioning indicator, and a second recess. A hole is formed above the first positioning indication to facilitate the user to adhere to the integrated electrocardiogram electrode patch.