TWI828957B - Probe cover for ear thermometer and grouping method of probe cover for ear thermometer - Google Patents

Abstract

A probe cover for an ear thermometer and a grouping method of a probe cover for an ear thermometer and is provided. The probe cover for the ear thermometer includes a conical body, a ring-shaped elastomer and a flange. The conical body has a closed end and an open end. The closed end is used for infrared penetration. The closed end has different infrared transmittances according to the thickness of the closed end. The ring-shaped elastomer is located between the conical body and the flange. The flange has a plurality of detection positions. Each detection position includes a positive detection pattern or a negative detection pattern, so that the plurality of detection positions are arranged and combined to form a plurality of different detection arrays. The multiple different detection arrays correspond to multiple different infrared transmittances, and the two infrared transmittances corresponding to any two of the multiple different detection arrays are different from each other.

Description

Grouping method of probe covers for ear thermometers and probe covers for ear thermometers

The present invention relates to a grouping method of an ear thermometer probe cover and an ear thermometer probe cover, and in particular to a grouping method of an ear thermometer probe cover and an ear thermometer probe cover that are set on an ear thermometer probe.

First of all, most existing devices for measuring body temperature can use ear thermometers or forehead thermometers to sense human body temperature. However, with the rise of health and safety awareness, a replaceable earmuff is usually put on the probe of the ear thermometer before measuring ear temperature. The earmuff itself has an infrared transmittance. Generally speaking, the infrared penetration rate of earmuffs is related to the thickness of the top of the earmuffs. When the earmuffs are injected and formed, the thickness of the top will affect the infrared penetration rate, thereby affecting the accuracy of the ear temperature measured by the ear thermometer. In order to avoid earmuffs with different thicknesses, manufacturers usually use screening methods to sell earmuffs with a thickness error within a certain range, and discard those that exceed the tolerance. In the current manufacturing process, 30-40% of earmuffs whose thickness exceeds the tolerance must be discarded.

Therefore, using earmuffs of different thicknesses to mark and group earmuffs during earmuff screening and improving the structural design to improve the recognition rate of the infrared penetration rate of earmuffs to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings has become the solution that this business aims to solve one of the important topics.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a probe cover for an ear thermometer in view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, which includes a tapered body, an annular elastomer and a flange. The tapered body has a closed end and an open end. The closed end and the open end are arranged oppositely. The closed end is used for infrared rays to penetrate, and the closed end has different infrared ray transmittances according to changes in the thickness of the closed end. The annular elastic body is connected to the open end of the tapered body. The flange is connected to the annular elastomer. The annular elastomer is located between the tapered body and the flange. The flange has multiple detection positions. Each detection position has a positive detection mode or a negative detection mode, so that multiple detection positions can be arranged and combined to form multiple different detection combinations. A plurality of different detection combinations respectively correspond to a plurality of different infrared penetration rates, and the two infrared penetration rates corresponding to any two detection combinations in the plurality of different detection combinations are different from each other.

In order to solve the above technical problems, one of the technical solutions adopted by the present invention is to provide a grouping method for probe covers for ear thermometers, which includes: producing multiple probe covers, each probe cover including a tapered body, a ring The tapered body has a closed end and an open end, the closed end and the open end are oppositely arranged, the flange includes at least one concave portion; an infrared beam is used to penetrate the closed end on each probe cover , so as to obtain the infrared penetration rate of the closed end; multiple probe covers are grouped according to their respective infrared penetration rates, and while grouping, each detection position on each probe cover in each group of probe covers is measured. processing. Wherein, the grouping refers to arranging multiple detection positions on the flange of each probe cover, and each detection position has a positive detection mode or a negative detection mode, so that the multiple detection positions are arranged Multiple different detection combinations are combined. The multiple different detection combinations respectively correspond to multiple different infrared penetration rates, and any two detection combinations in the multiple different detection combinations correspond to two infrared rays. The penetration rates differ from each other.

One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the ear thermometer provided by the present invention is The grouping method of probe covers and probe covers for ear thermometers can be achieved by "the flange of the probe cover has multiple detection positions, and each detection position has a positive detection state or a negative detection state, so that multiple "The detection positions are arranged and combined to form multiple different detection combinations" and "The multiple different detection combinations respectively correspond to multiple different infrared penetration rates, and any two detection combinations among the multiple different detection combinations Combining the technical solution of "two corresponding infrared penetration rates are different from each other", so that the ear thermometer put on the probe cover can automatically and quickly identify the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover, and proceed based on the value of the infrared penetration rate Calculate adjustments and further measure accurate human body temperature.

In order to further understand the features and technical content of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and illustration and are not used to limit the present invention.

U: Probe cover

1: Taper body

11: Closed end

12:Open end

2: Ring elastomer

21: First contact part

22:Second abutment part

3:Flange

30:Detect location

301: First detection position

302: Second detection position

303: The third detection position

31: concave part

3a: Positive detection mode

3b: Negative detection mode

1a:Central axis

T: ear thermometer

T1: convex part

T2: Probe

T21:Trench

T3: Startup component

Figure 1 is a first perspective view of the probe cover for an ear thermometer of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a second perspective view of the probe cover for an ear thermometer of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic top view of the probe cover for an ear thermometer of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the ear thermometer probe cover of the present invention being placed on the ear thermometer.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the first detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a schematic diagram of the second detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a schematic diagram of the third detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a schematic diagram of the first detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a schematic diagram of the second detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the third detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the fourth detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the fifth detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the steps of the grouping method of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the present invention.

The following is a specific embodiment to illustrate the implementation of the "ear thermometer probe cover and ear thermometer probe cover grouping method" disclosed in the present invention. Persons skilled in the art can understand the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Advantages and effects of the invention. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, the drawings of the present invention are only simple schematic illustrations and are not depictions based on actual dimensions, as is stated in advance. The following embodiments will further describe the relevant technical content of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, it should be understood that although terms such as “first”, “second” and “third” may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are primarily used to distinguish one element from another element. In addition, the term "or" used in this article shall include any one or combination of more of the associated listed items depending on the actual situation. In addition, the terms used in this article "Or" shall, depending on the actual situation, include any one or a combination of more of the associated listed items.

Referring to Figures 1 to 4, Figures 1 and 2 are respectively a three-dimensional schematic view of a probe cover for an ear thermometer provided by the present invention. Figure 3 is a top view of a probe cover for an ear thermometer provided by the present invention. . Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the ear thermometer probe cover of the present invention being placed on the ear thermometer. The present invention provides a probe cover U for an ear thermometer T, which is set on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T. In other words, the probe cover U is an earmuff. The probe cover U for an ear thermometer provided by the present invention includes: a tapered body 1, an annular elastic body 2 and a flange 3. The tapered body 1 has a closed end 11 and an open end 12, and the closed end 11 and the open end 12 are arranged oppositely. The annular elastic body 2 is connected to the open end of the tapered body 1 . The flange 3 is connected to the annular elastic body 2, and the annular elastic body 2 is located between the tapered body 1 and the flange 3. The material of the conical body 1 can be a plastic material (such as but not limited to polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PE)) and has the characteristics of being penetrated by infrared rays, so that the infrared rays can pass through the closed end of the conical body 1 11. It is worth explaining that the infrared rays referred to here are mainly infrared rays emitted by the human body. The closed end 11 itself has a thickness. Since the closed end 11 is for infrared rays to penetrate, that is, the infrared rays mainly pass through, the closed end 11 has different infrared ray transmittances according to changes in its thickness. As for the probe cover U, the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U actually refers to the infrared penetration rate of the closed end 11 . Therefore, the probe cover U will have different infrared transmittances depending on the thickness of the closed end 11 . In addition, it is worth noting that the probe cover U provided by the embodiment of the present invention may be an integrally formed hard earmuff.

Continuing to refer to FIGS. 1 to 4 , the probe cover U further includes at least one recess 31 , and the recess 31 is provided on the flange 3 . In the present invention, the number of recessed portions 31 is two, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The tapered body 1 defines a central axis 1a, which passes through the center of the closed end 11 and the center of the open end 12 respectively. The recessed direction of the recess 31 is toward the center Axis 1a. When the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the concave portion 31 is locked on the convex portion T1 of the ear thermometer T. The protruding portion T1 is disposed near the probe T2 of the ear thermometer, and the protruding direction of the protruding portion T1 is parallel to the central axis 1a.

In addition, the annular elastic body 2 includes a first resisting portion 21 and a second resisting portion 22 opposite to the first resisting portion. The first resisting part 21 and the second resisting part 22 can be buckled in the groove T21 of the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, and the groove T21 surrounds the outer surface of the probe T2. By the first and second resisting parts 21 and 22 on the probe cover U being engaged with the groove T21 of the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the probe cover U can be stably set on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T. rather than falling off easily.

Next, please refer to Figures 4 to 11. Figures 4 to 6 are three-dimensional schematic diagrams of different embodiments of the probe cover for an ear thermometer according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figures 7 to 11 are schematic views of the second embodiment of the present invention. Example: three-dimensional schematic diagrams of different embodiments of probe covers for ear thermometers. Specifically, the flange 3 has a plurality of detection positions 30, and each detection position 30 may include a positive detection pattern 3a or a negative detection pattern 3b. That is to say, each detection position 30 may be a positive detection pattern 3a or a negative detection pattern 3b. The detection mode 3a, or each detection position 30 can be a negative detection mode 3b, but it cannot be a positive detection mode 3a and a negative detection mode 3b at the same time. Each detection position 30 can be one of the positive detection mode 3a and the negative detection mode 3b, so that multiple detection positions 30 can be arranged and combined to form multiple different detection combinations. The detection combinations respectively correspond to multiple different infrared penetration rates, and the two infrared penetration rates corresponding to any two detection combinations among the multiple different detection combinations are different from each other.

Following the above, further speaking, since the probe cover U for the ear thermometer T provided by the present invention is set on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the ear thermometer T will have a flange 3 corresponding to the probe cover U. A plurality of activation elements T3 at a plurality of detection positions 30 . When the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the plurality of activation elements T3 can contact the flange 3 of the probe cover U. The plurality of detection positions 30 activate the electronic switches (not shown in the figure) below to send out signals, thereby detecting the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U. That is to say, the multiple activation elements T3 can detect the infrared rays of different probe covers U through multiple different detection combinations arranged and combined by the multiple detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U. Penetration rate.

Furthermore, the probe cover U of the present invention uses the concave portion 31 to be clamped on the convex portion T1 of the ear thermometer T so that the multiple detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U can correspond to the ear thermometer T. Multiple activation elements T3 on. Through the design of the recessed portion 31 of the probe cover U, it can be avoided that when the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the multiple detection positions 30 cannot be aligned with the multiple activation elements T3 due to the rotation of the probe cover U. .

It is worth noting that in the following embodiment of the present invention, the positive detection mode 3a refers to the flange 3 forming an opening at the detection position 30, and the negative detection mode 3b refers to the flange 3 forming an opening. No opening is formed at the detection position 30 . The plurality of activation elements T3 of the ear thermometer T corresponding to the plurality of detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U can be an electronic switch connected to the bottom of a mechanical latch that is elastic and depressible (not shown in the figure). Shows). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. That is to say, in other embodiments of the present invention, the positive detection state 3a and the negative detection state 3b can actually be in other forms, for example, the positive detection state Type 3a means that the flange is formed of a light-transmitting material at the detection position 30, and negative detection type 3b means that the flange is formed of an opaque material at the detection position 30 (not shown in the figure). The plurality of activation elements T3 of the ear thermometer T corresponding to the multiple detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U can be photoelectric switches (photoelectric sensors), and the multiple activation elements T3 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U are used. The light transmittance/opacity of the detection position 30 blocks or penetrates the light beam emitted by the photoelectric switch, thereby detecting the infrared transmittance of the probe cover U.

[First Embodiment]

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7 , the specific features of the detection position 30 of the probe cover U provided on the flange 3 provided by the first embodiment of the present invention will be further described below. in reality In the embodiment, the number of detection positions 30 is set to two, and the number of detection combinations is set to three. The two detection positions 30 are divided into a first detection position 301 and a second detection position 302, and the three detection combinations are divided into a first detection combination, a second detection combination and a third detection combination. In addition, it should be noted that since each detection position 30 can have two possibilities of positive detection mode 3a or negative detection mode 3b, the two detection positions 30 in this embodiment can have at most 4 detection combinations. However, the actual number of detection combinations used can be adjusted according to user needs, and the present invention is not limited to the above examples.

As shown in FIG. 5 , FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the first detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The first detection combination means that the first detection position 301 is the positive detection pattern 3a and the second detection position 302 is the positive detection pattern 3a. Specifically, in the first detection combination, the first detection position 301 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is the positive detection state 3a, that is, an opening is formed at the first detection position 301; and The second detection position 302 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is also in the positive detection state 3a, that is, another opening is formed at the second detection position 302. That is to say, two openings will be formed at the two detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U. In addition, the infrared penetration rate corresponding to the first detection combination is set to 80% +/-1%. In other words, when the probe cover U is set on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the multiple activation components T3 It can contact the two detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U, and detect the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U through the structural features of the two openings on the two detection positions 30 is 80%+/-1%.

As shown in FIG. 6 , FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the second detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The second detection combination means that the first detection position 301 is a positive detection pattern 3a and the second detection position 302 is a negative detection pattern 3b. Specifically, in the second detection combination, the first detection position 301 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is the positive detection state 3a, that is, an opening is formed at the first detection position 301; and On flange 3 of probe cover U The second detection position 302 is in the negative detection state 3b, that is, no opening is formed at the second detection position 302. That is to say, the two detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U will form only one opening. In addition, the infrared penetration rate corresponding to the second detection combination is set to 79.5% +/-1%. In other words, when the probe cover U is set on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, multiple activation components T3 Can contact the two detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U, and detect the probe cover U through the structural features of the opening of the first detection position 301 on the two detection positions 30 The infrared penetration rate is 79.5%+/-1%.

As shown in FIG. 7 , FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the third detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The third detection combination means that the first detection position 301 is a negative detection pattern 3b and the second detection position 302 is a positive detection pattern 3a. Specifically, in the third detection combination, the first detection position 301 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is in the negative detection mode 3b, that is, no opening is formed at the first detection position 301; The second detection position 302 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is the positive detection state 3a, that is, an opening is formed in the second detection position 302. That is to say, the two detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U will form only one opening. In addition, the infrared penetration rate corresponding to the third detection combination is 80.5% +/-1%. In other words, when the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the plurality of activation elements T3 can contact the two detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U, and through the two The infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U is detected to be 80.5% +/-1% based on the structural characteristics of the opening of the second detection position 302 in the detection position 30 .

In addition, it should be noted that the above-mentioned infrared transmittance of the probe cover U corresponding to each detection combination is actually set according to the manufacturer's requirements, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Therefore, in other embodiments, the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U corresponding to the first detection combination, the second detection combination to the third detection combination does not necessarily have to be 80% and 79.5 as in this embodiment. % and 80.5%, or other values, such as 81%, 80% and 79%.

[Second Embodiment]

Referring to FIGS. 8 to 12 , the specific features of the detection position 30 of the probe cover U provided on the flange 3 provided by the second embodiment of the present invention will be further described below. In this embodiment, the number of detection positions 30 is set to three, and the number of detection combinations is set to five. The three detection positions 30 are divided into the first detection position 301, the second detection position 302 and the third detection position 303, and the five detection combinations are divided into the first detection combination, the second detection combination and the third detection combination. Detection combination, fourth detection combination and fifth detection combination. In addition, it should be noted that since each detection position 30 can have two possibilities of positive detection mode 3a or negative detection mode 3b, the three detection positions 30 in this embodiment can have at most 8 detection combinations. However, the actual number of detection combinations used can be adjusted according to user needs, and the present invention is not limited to the above examples.

As shown in FIG. 8 , FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the first detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The first detection combination means that the first detection position 301, the second detection position 302 and the third detection position 303 are all in the positive detection state 3a. Specifically, in the first detection combination, the first detection position 301 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is the positive detection state 3a, that is, an opening is formed at the first detection position 301; and The second detection position 302 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is also in the positive detection state 3a, that is, another opening is formed at the second detection position 302; and on the flange 3 of the probe cover U The third detection position 303 is also in the positive detection state 3a, that is, another opening is formed in the third detection position 303. In other words, the three detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U will form three openings. In addition, the infrared penetration rate corresponding to the first detection combination is set to 80% +/-1%. In other words, when the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the plurality of activation elements T3 can contact the three detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U, and through the three Structural characteristics of the three openings at detection position 30 To detect the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U is 80%+/-1%.

As shown in FIG. 9 , FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the second detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The second detection combination means that the first detection position 301 is a positive detection pattern 3a, the second detection position 302 is a negative detection pattern 3b, and the third detection position 303 is a negative detection pattern 3b. Specifically, in the second detection combination, the first detection position 301 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is the positive detection state 3a, that is, an opening is formed at the first detection position 301; and The second detection position 302 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is in the negative detection state 3b, that is, no opening is formed at the second detection position 302; while the second detection position 302 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is The third detection position 303 is also in the negative detection state 3b, that is, no opening is formed in the third detection position 303. In other words, the three detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U will only form one opening. In addition, the infrared penetration rate corresponding to the second detection combination is set to 80.5% +/-1%. In other words, when the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the plurality of activation elements T3 can contact the three detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U, and through the three The first detection position 301 of the detection positions 30 has an opening structural feature to detect that the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U is 80.5% +/-1%.

As shown in FIG. 10 , FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the third detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The third detection combination means that the second detection position 302 is a positive detection pattern 3a, and the first detection position 301 and the third detection position 303 are a negative detection pattern 3b. Specifically, in the third detection combination, the first detection position 301 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is in the negative detection mode 3b, that is, no opening is formed at the first detection position 301; and The second detection position 302 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is the positive detection state 3a, that is, an opening is formed at the second detection position 302; and the third detection position 302 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is The third detection position 303 is also in the negative detection state 3b, that is, no opening is formed in the third detection position 303. In other words, the three detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U will only form one opening. this In addition, the infrared penetration rate corresponding to the third detection combination is set to 81% +/-1%. In other words, when the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the plurality of activation elements T3 can contact the three detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U, and through the three The second detection position 302 in the detection position 30 has an opening structural feature to detect that the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U is 81% +/-1%.

As shown in FIG. 11 , FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of the fourth detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The fourth detection combination means that the third detection position 303 is a positive detection pattern 3a, and the first detection position 301 and the second detection position 302 are a negative detection pattern 3b. Specifically, in the fourth detection combination, the first detection position 301 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is in the negative detection mode 3b, that is, no opening is formed at the first detection position 301; and The second detection position 302 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is also in the negative detection state 3b, that is, no opening is formed at the second detection position 302; The third detection position 303 is the positive detection state 3a, that is, an opening is formed at the third detection position 303. In other words, the three detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U will only form one opening. In addition, the infrared penetration rate corresponding to the fourth detection combination is set to 79.5% +/-1%. In other words, when the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the plurality of activation elements T3 can contact the three detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U, and through the three The third detection position 303 in the detection position 30 has an opening structural feature to detect that the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U is 79.5% +/-1%.

As shown in FIG. 12 , FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of the fifth detection combination of the detection position of the ear thermometer probe cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The fifth detection combination means that the first detection position 301, the second detection position 302 and the third detection position 303 are all negative detection pattern 3b. Specifically, in the fifth detection combination, the first detection position 301 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is in the negative detection mode 3b, that is, no opening is formed at the first detection position 301; and The convex part of the probe cover U The second detection position 302 on the edge 3 is in the negative detection state 3b, that is, no opening is formed at the second detection position 302; and the third detection position 303 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U is also The negative detection mode 3b means that no opening is formed at the third detection position 303 . That is to say, no openings are formed at the three detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U. In addition, the infrared penetration rate corresponding to the fifth detection combination is set to 79% +/-1%. In other words, when the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the plurality of activation elements T3 can contact the three detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U, and through the three The second detection position 302 in the detection position 30 has no opening structural feature to detect that the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U is 79% +/-1%.

In addition, it should be noted that the infrared transmittance of the probe cover U corresponding to each detection combination mentioned above is actually set according to the user's needs, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Therefore, in other embodiments, the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U corresponding to the first detection combination, the second detection combination, the third detection combination, the fourth detection combination and the fifth detection combination is not necessarily It should be 80%, 80.5%, 81%, 79.5% and 79% the same as in this embodiment. It can also be other values, such as 82%, 81%, 80%, 79% and 78%.

[Third Embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 13 , the present invention provides a grouping method for probe covers U used in ear thermometers T, which can group the mass-produced probe covers U according to their respective infrared penetration rates. It should be noted that the grouping method of the probe cover U for the ear thermometer T provided by the present invention is implemented by using the probe cover U for the ear thermometer T according to the first and second embodiments. Therefore, in this embodiment, for the description of the probe cover U for the ear thermometer T, please refer to the first embodiment and the second embodiment as well as Figures 1 to 12. The ear thermometer mentioned in this embodiment The relevant structural features of the probe cover U for the temperature gun T will not be described again. However, the grouping method of the probe cover U for the ear thermometer T of the present invention is not limited to the probe cover U for the ear thermometer T provided by the present invention. Realization, combined with the first description.

The grouping method of the probe cover U for the ear thermometer T includes at least the following steps:

Step S101: Make multiple probe covers U. Each probe cover U includes a tapered body 1, an annular elastic body 2 and a flange 3. The tapered body 1 has a closed end 11 and an open end 12, and the closed end 11 and the open end 12 are arranged oppositely, and the flange 3 includes at least one recess 31 .

Step S102: Use an infrared beam to penetrate the closed end 11 of each probe cover U, thereby obtaining the infrared transmittance of the closed end 11.

Step S103: Group multiple probe covers U according to their respective infrared transmittances, and process each detection position 30 on each probe cover U in each group of probe covers U while grouping. Among them, the grouping refers to arranging multiple detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of each probe cover U, and distinguishing the positive detection pattern 3a or the negative detection pattern 3a at each detection position 30 by printing. Aspect 3b, so that multiple detection positions 30 are arranged and combined to form multiple different detection combinations. The multiple different detection combinations respectively correspond to multiple different infrared penetration rates, and among the multiple different detection combinations The two infrared transmittances corresponding to any two detection combinations are different from each other.

To be more specific, processing each detection position 30 on each probe set U in each group of probe sets U means, while grouping, according to the detection combination to be formed by each group, in each detection At position 30, it is selected to process the positive detection pattern 3a or the negative detection pattern 3b. When the detection position 30 is in the positive detection mode 3a, the flange 3 will be processed to form an opening at the detection position 30. When the detection position 30 is in the negative detection mode 3b, the flange 3 is in the detection position 30. Position 30 will not create an opening.

Based on the above, the positive detection aspect 3a and the negative detection aspect 3b can also be in other forms. For example, the positive detection aspect 3a and the flange at the detection position 30 are formed of light-transmitting materials, and the negative detection aspect 3a Aspect 3b means that the flange is formed of an opaque material at the detection position 30 (not shown in the figure). and The plurality of activation elements T3 of the ear thermometer T corresponding to the multiple detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U can be photoelectric switches (photoelectric sensors), using the multiple detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U. The light transmittance/opaqueness of the measuring position 30 blocks or penetrates the light beam emitted by the photoelectric switch, thereby detecting the infrared transmittance of the probe cover U.

[Beneficial effects of the embodiment]

One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the grouping method of the probe cover U for the ear thermometer T and the probe cover U for the ear thermometer T provided by the present invention can have multiple detectors through the flange 3 of the probe cover U. Detection positions 30, each detection position 30 has a positive detection pattern 3a or a negative detection pattern 3b, so that multiple detection positions 30 are arranged and combined to form multiple different detection combinations" and "multiple different The technical solution is that the detection combinations respectively correspond to multiple different infrared penetration rates, and the two infrared penetration rates corresponding to any two detection combinations among the multiple different detection combinations are different from each other, so that the set The ear thermometer T with the probe cover U installed can quickly identify the infrared penetration rate of the probe cover U, calculate and adjust it according to the value of the infrared penetration rate, and further measure the accurate human body temperature.

Furthermore, since the probe cover U for the ear thermometer T provided by the present invention is set on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the ear thermometer T will have a plurality of flanges 3 corresponding to the probe cover U. A plurality of activation elements T3 at position 30 are detected. When the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T, the plurality of activation elements T3 can contact the multiple detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U, thereby detecting the probe cover. U’s infrared transmittance. That is to say, the multiple activation elements T3 can detect the infrared rays of different probe covers U through multiple different detection combinations arranged and combined by the multiple detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U. Penetration rate.

Furthermore, the probe cover U of the present invention uses the concave portion 31 to be clamped on the convex portion T1 of the ear thermometer T so that the multiple detection positions 30 on the flange 3 of the probe cover U can correspond to the ear. Multiple activation elements T3 on the temperature gun T. The design of the recessed portion 31 of the probe cover U can avoid the situation that the multiple detection positions 30 cannot be aligned with the multiple activation elements T3 due to the rotation of the probe cover U when the probe cover U is placed on the probe T2 of the ear thermometer T.

The contents disclosed above are only preferred and feasible embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made by using the description and drawings of the present invention are included in the application of the present invention. within the scope of the patent.

U: Probe cover

1: Taper body

11: Closed end

12:Open end

2: Ring elastomer

21: First contact part

22:Second abutment part

3:Flange

31: concave part

1a:Central axis

Claims (11)

A probe cover for an ear thermometer, which includes: a tapered body with a closed end and an open end, the closed end and the open end are arranged oppositely, wherein the closed end is used for infrared rays to penetrate , and the closed end has different infrared transmittances according to changes in its thickness; an annular elastomer connected to the open end of the tapered body; and a flange connected to the annular elastomer , the annular elastic body is located between the tapered body and the flange, wherein the flange has a plurality of detection positions, and each detection position includes a positive detection state or a negative detection position. The detection mode is such that a plurality of the detection positions are arranged and combined to form a plurality of different detection combinations, and the plurality of different detection combinations respectively correspond to a plurality of different infrared penetration rates, and multiple The two infrared transmittances corresponding to any two of the different detection combinations are different from each other; wherein, the ear thermometer probe cover further includes: at least one recess, so The at least one recess is provided on the flange; wherein the tapered body defines a central axis, and the central axis passes through the center of the closed end and the center of the open end respectively; wherein the at least one recess is The concave direction is toward the central axis; wherein, the at least one concave portion is used to clamp at least one convex portion of an ear thermometer, and the convex portion is disposed near a probe of the ear thermometer, and the The convex direction of the convex portion is parallel to the central axis. The probe cover for ear thermometer according to claim 1, wherein the positive detection mode means that the flange forms an opening at the detection position, and the negative detection mode means that the flange forms an opening at the detection position. The flange does not form an opening at the detection position. The probe cover for an ear thermometer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detecting state It means that the flange is formed of a light-transmitting material at the detection position, and the negative detection mode means that the flange is formed of an opaque material at the detection position. The probe cover for an ear thermometer according to claim 1, wherein the annular elastic body includes a first resisting part and a second resisting part relative to the first resisting part, and the first resisting part The resisting part and the second resisting part can be buckled into a groove of a probe of an ear thermometer, and the groove surrounds an outer surface of the probe. The probe cover for an ear thermometer according to claim 1, wherein when the number of detection positions is set to two, the number of detection combinations is set to a maximum of four. The probe cover for an ear thermometer according to claim 1, wherein when the number of detection positions is set to three, the number of detection combinations is set to a maximum of eight. A method of grouping probe covers for ear thermometers, which includes: making multiple probe covers, each of the probe covers includes a conical body, an annular elastic body and a flange, and the conical body has a closed end and an open end, the closed end and the open end are arranged oppositely, and the flange includes at least one recess; an infrared beam is used to penetrate the closed end on each of the probe covers to obtain the The infrared penetration rate of the closed end; and grouping a plurality of the probe covers into groups according to their respective infrared penetration rates, and while grouping, each probe cover in each group of the probe covers is One of the detection positions is processed, wherein the grouping refers to distinguishing a plurality of detection positions on the flange of each probe cover, wherein each detection position has a positive detection position. mode or negative detection mode, so that multiple detection positions are arranged and combined to form multiple different detection combinations, and the multiple different detection combinations respectively correspond to multiple different infrared penetration rates. , and many of them are not The two infrared transmittances corresponding to any two of the same detection combinations are different from each other; wherein, the tapered body defines a central axis, and the central axis passes through The center of the closed end and the center of the open end; wherein the concave direction of the at least one recessed portion is toward the central axis; wherein the at least one recessed portion is used to clamp at least one protrusion of an ear thermometer. part, the convex part is arranged near a probe of the ear thermometer, and the protruding direction of the convex part is parallel to the central axis. The grouping method of probe covers for ear thermometers as described in claim 7, wherein processing each detection position on each probe cover in each group means: When the detection position is in the positive detection state, the flange forms an opening at the detection position, and when the detection position is in the negative detection state, the protrusion The edge will not form an opening at the detection position. The grouping method of probe covers for ear thermometers as described in claim 7, wherein processing each detection position on each probe cover in each group means: When the detection position is in the positive detection state, the flange is formed of a light-transmitting material at the detection position, and when the detection position is in the negative detection state, the flange is formed of a light-transmitting material at the detection position. The flange is formed of an opaque material at the detection position. The grouping method for an ear thermometer probe cover as described in claim 7, wherein when the number of detection positions is set to two, the number of detection combinations is set to a maximum of four. The grouping method for an ear thermometer probe cover as described in claim 7, wherein when the number of detection positions is set to three, the number of detection combinations is set to a maximum of eight.

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