TWM579010U - Flexible ECG detection device - Google Patents

Abstract

A flexible electrocardiogram detecting device includes a sensing module, the sensing module further includes a plurality of signal detecting units, each of the signal detecting units has a patch, and the sensing module includes the plurality of shielding layers and a plurality of protective layers, wherein the shielding layers are configured to cover the plurality of signal detecting units, and each of the shielding layers has a plurality of holes for receiving the patches and exposing the shielding layers. The protective layers are used to correspondingly combine and cover the shielding layers, and the plurality of perforations are disposed on the protective layers, and the perforation positions correspond to the positions of the holes and expose the patches. The sensor module is electrically connected to a signal collecting module, and receives signals from the signal detecting units for measurement, and then signals the signals to the outside.

Description

Flexible ECG detection device

This creation relates to an electrocardiographic detection device, and more particularly to a flexible ECG detection device with a malleable device.

Because the potential changes generated by the heart itself are reflected to the body surface through the conductive tissue and body fluid around the heart, the electrocardiogram (ECG) uses such a characterization to record changes in the tiny electrical impulses of the heart through microelectrode technology. And the resulting difference in potential between the cardiomyocytes, and then the instrument amplifies the pattern depicted by the electrical activity signal to further understand whether the heart is functioning properly.

The ECG device is placed in different parts of the human body through a standard 12-lead system, and is connected to the positive and negative poles of the electrocardiograph galvanometer through the lead line, and the measured signal is further displayed on the system or the monitor to The interpretation of the signal; the traditional 12-lead application, the common conventional structure is divided into suction ball and clamp, and patch and fixture, through which the structure is directly attached to the human body, and the signal has been measured. .

However, the traditional 12-lead conventional structure, including suction ball plus clamp and patch plus fixture, is a familiar and commonly used equipment for medical personnel, but whether it is suction ball plus fixture or patch plus fixture, it must be through manual behavior. One by one built on the human body, it takes a long time, which will affect the benefits of emergency ambulance; follow-up for the improvement of ECG device, another disposable patch is developed and marketed, but this disposable patch In addition to the large and small area of the product, the quality of the signal will be affected by the size of the human body. The related products will be replaced with hard-rolled patches, but such products are easily affected by the extended area. The risk of signal line breakage has become a major defect in ECG devices.

In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a flexible ECG detecting device to provide a light-weight and malleable electrocardiogram device, and a twelve-lead lead for the electrocardiogram can be installed at one time. ) Patches to allow users to quickly install and fit most people.

In order to achieve the above objective, the present invention mainly provides a flexible ECG detecting device, comprising: a sensing module, the sensing module further comprising a plurality of signal detecting units; and a plurality of protective layers, the protective layers For the corresponding combination, the protective layers are composed of an irreversible elastic stretching material, and a plurality of perforations are provided on each of the protective layers, and the perforations correspond to the plurality of signal detecting units, so that the signals are detected. The unit is exposed.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent and understood.

The technical means adopted by the present invention for achieving the intended purpose are further explained below in conjunction with the drawings and the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Please refer to the first A and B diagrams for the operation of this creation. As shown in the first A and B diagrams, the flexible ECG detecting device of the present invention is used for attaching to a subject 100 for detecting the condition of the electrocardiogram. As shown in the top view and the bottom view of the perspective view of the second and third figures, the flexible ECG detecting device of the present invention mainly comprises an inductive module 1 and a signal collecting module 2. The sensing module 1 further includes a complex signal detecting unit 11 as shown in the exploded view of the sensing module of the fourth embodiment. In the embodiment, the complex signal detecting unit 11 has 10 groups, which conform to the standard electrocardiogram. Each of the signal detecting units 11 includes a wire 111 which has a large area extending during stretching and can be adjusted to adjust the length without requiring a standard twelve lead. In the embodiment, the wire 111 is compressed or folded. In the embodiment, the wire 111 is a spiral enameled wire, and one end of each wire is connected to a patch 112. The other end of the wire 111 of the signal detecting unit 11 is electrically integrated into a wire integration unit 12 for jointly transmitting the ECG signals measured by the signal detecting units 11. In one embodiment, the wire 111 is comprised of a copper alloy; in the other embodiment, the wire 111 is comprised of a nickel alloy.

In the preferred embodiment, the sensing module 1 can be a thin and soft flexible sheet, and its appearance is similar to the left and right symmetry, which is convenient for storage and deployment to be attached to the upper body of the subject 100. The signal collecting module 2 can be a mobile electrocardiogram. ECG monitor, as shown in the first A and B diagrams, the sensing module 1 includes a central portion CP, a first branch BR1, a second branch BR2, a third branch BR3, a fourth branch BR4, and a fifth branch BR5. The first branch BR1 extends from the central portion CP toward the first direction D1, the second branch BR2 extends from the central portion CP toward the second direction D2, and the third branch BR3 extends from the central portion CP to the third direction D3, the fourth branch BR4 The central portion CP extends in the third direction D3, and the fifth branch BR5 extends from one side of the central portion CP. The plane of the central portion CP of the self-sensing module 1 runs through to define a vertical axis VA whose vertical axis VA is parallel to the third direction D3. In addition, the projection points of the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 on the vertical axis VA Relative to the third direction D3.

Still referring to the first A and B diagrams, the first branch BR1 and the second branch BR2 respectively extend from the upper left portion and the upper right portion of the central portion CP, thus forming a V-shaped structure that exhibits bilateral symmetry with respect to the vertical axis VA. With the V-shaped structure, when the central portion CP of the sensing module 1 is placed on the chest of the subject 100, the first branch BR1 and the second branch BR2 can be easily placed on the upper limb of the subject 100 (for example, the arm) Or on the armpit area) or stretched to the upper limb (for example, the arm or armpit area).

The third branch BR3 and the fourth branch BR4 of the sensing module 1 respectively extend from the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the central portion CP of the sensing module 1. In an embodiment, when the sensing module 1 is in an unstretched state, the lengths of the third branch BR3 and the fourth branch BR4 of the sensing module 1 are greater than the lengths of the first branch BR1 and the second branch BR2. When the central portion CP of the sensing module 1 is attached to the chest of the subject 100, the third branch BR3 and the fourth branch BR4 are appropriately placed in the groin area of the subject 100 or stretched to the lower limb (such as the leg) ). In addition, the central portion CP of the sensing module 1 may have a pair of curves that are curved inwardly symmetrically with respect to the vertical axis VA, and when the central portion CP is attached to the chest of the subject, it is possible to avoid covering the breast of the subject.

In an embodiment, the fifth branch BR5 of the sensing module 1 extends from the lower side of the central portion CP. In detail, the fifth branch BR5 extends in parallel from the middle of the third branch BR3 and the fourth branch BR4. The wire 111 of the signal detecting unit 11 is arranged on the fifth branch BR5 to form a wire integration port 12, which is electrically connected to the signal detecting unit 11 and the signal collecting module 2. In addition, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sensing module 1 is sufficient to accommodate all of the signal detecting units 11, and the appearance of the sensing module 1 varies depending on actual needs.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, when the flexible electrocardiographic detecting device is attached to the subject 100, basically, the signal detecting unit 1 substantially conforms to the standard 12-lead ECG detecting position. The first branch BR1, the second branch BR2, the third branch BR3, and the fourth branch BR4 of the sensing module 1 are respectively configured to receive at least one signal detecting unit 11, so that the electrodes of the signal detecting unit 11 can correspond to the first Branch BR1, second branch BR2, third branch BR3, and fourth branch BR4. When the central portion CP of the sensing module 1 is attached to the chest of the subject 100, the signal detecting unit 11 of the first branch BR1 to the fourth branch BR4 matches the limb of the subject 100.

In order to satisfy different body structures, the position of the signal detecting unit 11 is adjustable. The position of the signal detecting unit 11 is adjusted by stretching the sensing module 1. For example, the third branch BR3 and the fourth branch BR4 are extended to ensure that the signal detecting unit 11 on the third branch BR3 and the fourth branch BR4 reaches the exact position on the leg of the subject 100.

In the preferred embodiment, as shown in the first A and B diagrams, the signal detecting unit 11 has 10 electrodes. In detail, the first branch BR1 has an electrode, which is labeled RA and is disposed on the right upper arm (placed on the outer right shoulder, preferably on the bone, not on the muscle), and the second branch BR2 has An electrode, labeled LA, is placed on the left upper arm (placed on the outer left shoulder, preferably on the bone, not on the muscle). The central portion CP has six electrodes, which are labeled V1, V2, V3, V4, V5 and V6 depending on the position of the electrodes on the chest of the subject 100, respectively. The third branch BR3 has an electrode, labeled RL and disposed on the right leg. The fourth branch BR4 has an electrode, labeled LL, and is disposed on the left leg.

Please refer to the second and third figures, which show top and bottom perspective views of the flexible ECG detection device. As shown in the second and third figures, at one end of the signal collecting interface 22 is a coupling jaw 221 adapted to be coupled to the second lead joint 212 of the wire member 21. In this embodiment, the coupling jaw 221 is a female connector and the second guiding connector 212 is a male connector. It should be understood that the effect on the position of the male and female joints is equivalent to the above embodiment. In addition, at one end of the fifth branch BR5 of the sensing module 1 is a wire integration port 12, and the wire integration port 12 is connected to the first lead connector 211 of the wire member 21, and is used for centralized transmission detection by the signal detecting unit 11. Telecommunications signal.

Continue to see the fourth picture. The sensing module 1 further includes a plurality of shielding layers 13 (Shield mesh), and the shielding layer 13 is configured to correspond to the wrapped signal detecting unit 11, as shown in a partial enlarged combination diagram of the fifth figure, thereby shielding external electromagnetic interference. . The shielding layer 13 is made of the same material and has the same shape, and the material produced has good irreversible elasticity to adapt to various bending actions, such as any one of a curved alloy composition plane or a mesh structure, so that the shielding layer 13 is caused. Adjust the length when extending without risk of breakage. Moreover, in the stretched state, the shielding layer 13 can maintain the anti-interference function, and the plurality of holes 131 are formed on the shielding layers 13 for receiving the patches 112 of the respective signal detecting units 11. The patches 112 are exposed to the shielding layers 13 , and the positions of the holes 131 of the shielding layers 13 are corresponding to the standard measurement positions of the electrocardiogram on the human body, so that the patches 112 can directly correspond to the measurement positions. . In one embodiment, the shielding layer 13 is composed of an aluminum alloy to form a mesh planar layer, and the wire 111 can be wound in the mesh planar layer; in another embodiment, the shielding layer 13 can be composed of a titanium alloy to form a mesh planar layer. The wire 111 can be wound in the mesh plane layer.

Continue to see the fourth picture. The sensing module 1 further includes a plurality of protective layers 14 for correspondingly combining and covering the shielding layers 13 described above. The protective layers 14 are made of elastic and extensible materials. The composition, such as silicone rubber, causes the combined sensor module 1 to be applied to the human body through the action of its micro-curvature deformation. More specifically, when an external force stretches and stretches the shielding layer 13 and the protective layer 14, the external force exceeds the elastic limit of the shielding layer 13 and the protective layer 14, resulting in plastic deformation, thus being widely and stably applied to A plurality of perforations 141 are disposed on each of the protective layers 14. The positions of the perforations 141 correspond to the positions of the holes 131, so that the patches 112 are exposed and directly correspond to the measurement positions. In addition, a protective cover 142 is disposed on each of the through holes 141 of the top protective layer 14. The protective cover 142 is used to protect the patches 112. In the embodiment, the protective cover 142 is integrated with the protective layer 14. Composition. In one embodiment, the shielding layer 13, the protective layer 14 and the wire 111 are hot-pressed and injection molded to be integrated into a thin and flexible sheet sensing module 1, thereby reducing the processing time and manufacturing cost, and achieving medical disposal. Standard ECG 12-lead patch.

Continue to see the second picture. The signal collection module 2 includes a wire component 21 and a signal collection interface 22, wherein the wire component 21 is electrically connected to the wire integration port 12 and the signal collection interface 22 for transmitting the signals. The signal measured by the detecting unit 11 is transmitted to the signal collecting interface 22, and one end of the wire component 21 has a first guiding joint 211, and the first guiding joint 211 is used for guiding the wire integration. The other end of the wire member 21 has a second lead connector 212 electrically connected to the signal collecting interface 22; and the signal collecting interface 22 is an electrocardiogram signal monitor in this embodiment. A coupling 221 is disposed on one end of the signal collecting interface 22, and the coupling 221 is connected to the second guiding connector 212 and electrically connected. In this embodiment, the coupling 221 is a female connector. The second lead joint 212 is a male joint; in an alternative embodiment, the coupling joint 221 is a male joint, and the second joint joint 212 is a female joint. It should be understood that the male and female joint positions are equivalent to the same. The preferred embodiment described above. The signal collection interface 22 receives the signals from the signal detection units 11 and then transmits the signals to the monitors, such as via a wired electrical connection, or via a wireless signal such as WiFi or The Bluetooth (BT) signal is transmitted to a portable device (such as a tablet or mobile phone) for the subsequent study of the signal.

In addition, as shown in the exploded view of the three-dimensional structure of the sixth embodiment, the patch 112 further includes a wire plastic piece 1121. The wire plastic piece 1121 is circular, and the wire plastic piece 1121 is connected to one end of the wire 111. The bottom of the metal seat 1111 is connected to the bottom of the metal piece 1111. The bottom surface of the metal piece 1111 is larger than the bottom area of the metal piece 1111. A film 1122 is connected to the bottom surface of the wire plastic piece 1121, as shown in the structural combination diagram of the seventh figure. An upper cover 1123 is further disposed on the metal seat 1111, and the metal seat 1111 is covered therein. The bottom surface of the conductive plastic piece 1121 is exposed on the other side of the film 1122, as shown in the eighth structure. A gel layer 1124 is applied to the other side of the film 1122 and on the periphery of the bottom surface of the wire plastic sheet 1121, so that the wire plastic piece 1121 can receive the electrocardiogram signal after being in contact with the body through the gel layer 1124.

However, the embodiments described above are preferred embodiments. When the scope of the creation of the invention cannot be limited, the equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application and the contents of the specification should belong to the following creations. The scope of patent coverage.

1‧‧‧ sensor module

11‧‧‧Signal Detection Unit

111‧‧‧Wire

1111‧‧‧metal seat

112‧‧‧SMD

1121‧‧‧Wire plastic sheet

1122‧‧‧ Film

1123‧‧‧Upper cover

1124‧‧‧ gel layer

12‧‧‧Wire Integration埠

13‧‧‧Shield

131‧‧‧ holes

14‧‧‧Protective layer

141‧‧‧Perforation

142‧‧‧ protective cover

2‧‧‧Signal collection module

21‧‧‧Wire components

211‧‧‧First lead joint

212‧‧‧Second guide

22‧‧‧Signal collection interface

221‧‧‧ coupling

100‧‧‧ Subjects

Central part of CP‧‧‧

D1‧‧‧ first direction

D2‧‧‧ second direction

D3‧‧‧ third direction

First branch of BR1‧‧

BR2‧‧‧Second branch

BR3‧‧‧ third branch

BR4‧‧‧ fourth branch

BR5‧‧‧ fifth branch

RA, LA, RL, LL, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6‧‧‧ electrodes

VA‧‧‧vertical axis

The first A picture and the first B picture are schematic diagrams of the operation of the flexible ECG detecting device of the present invention. The second figure is a perspective view of the three-dimensional structure of the flexible ECG detecting device. The third figure is a bottom view of the three-dimensional structure of the flexible ECG detecting device of the present invention. The fourth figure is an exploded perspective view of the sensor module of the present invention. The fifth figure is a partial enlarged combination diagram of the sensing module of the present invention. The sixth picture is an exploded view of a part of the three-dimensional structure of the creation. The seventh picture is a partial structure combination diagram of the creation. The eighth figure is a top view of the combined structure of the creation.

Claims (13)

A flexible ECG detecting device includes: a sensing module, the sensing module further includes a plurality of signal detecting units; and a plurality of protective layers, wherein the protective layers are correspondingly combined, and the protective layers are The plurality of perforations are provided on each of the protective layers, and the perforations correspond to the plurality of signal detecting units, so that the signal detecting units are exposed. The flexible electrocardiographic detecting device according to claim 1, wherein the protective layer is made of silicone. The flexible electrocardiographic detecting device of claim 1, wherein each of the signal detecting units further comprises a wire and a plurality of shielding layers, wherein the shielding layers are disposed in the protective layers, the shielding The layer is configured to cover the signal detecting units correspondingly, and the shielding layers are formed by an irreversible elastic extending material, and each of the shielding layers has a plurality of holes, and the positions of the holes correspond to the foregoing The position of the perforation causes the signal detecting units to be exposed to the shielding layers and the protective layers. The flexible electrocardiographic detecting device of claim 3, wherein each of the signal detecting units has a patch, the patch further comprising: a wire plastic piece, the wire plastic film is connected to the wire One end of the metal seat connected to one end of the wire; a film attached to the bottom surface of the plastic piece of the wire, the bottom surface of the plastic piece of the wire is exposed on the other side of the film; a gel layer is coated on the other side of the film And on the periphery of the bottom surface of the plastic sheet of the lead wire, the plastic sheet of the lead wire can receive the electrocardiogram signal after being in contact with the body through the gel layer; and an upper cover is disposed on the metal seat, and the metal seat is covered on the metal seat among them. The flexible electrocardiogram detecting device of claim 3, further comprising a signal collecting module electrically connected to the sensing module, wherein the sensing module further comprises: a central portion, a a first branch, the first branch extending from the central portion toward a first direction; a second branch extending from the central portion toward a second direction; a third branch, the first branch a three branch extending from the central portion toward a third direction; a fourth branch formed from the central portion extending toward a third direction; and a fifth branch from the center A portion of one portion extends to form. The flexible electrocardiographic detecting device of claim 5, wherein a plane of the central portion of the sensing module penetrates to define a vertical axis, the vertical axis being parallel to the third direction, The projection points of the first direction and the second direction on the vertical axis are relative to the third direction. The flexible electrocardiographic detecting device of claim 5, wherein the fifth branch extends from a lower side of the central portion, and the wire sequence of each of the signal detecting units is disposed in the fifth branch The upper part is formed to be electrically connected to the signal collecting module and the signal detecting units. The flexible ECG detecting device of claim 5, wherein the first branch, the second branch, the third branch, and the fourth branch are respectively configured to accommodate at least one of the signal detectors Measurement unit. The flexible electrocardiographic detecting device according to claim 3, wherein the shielding layer is composed of a bendable alloy or a mesh structure. The flexible electrocardiographic detecting device according to claim 3, wherein the wire is compressed in any form of spiral winding or folding. The flexible signal generating device of claim 7, wherein the signal collecting module further comprises: a wire component having a first guiding connector and a second guiding connector; and a signal collecting interface, The electrical component is electrically connected to the signal detecting unit. The flexible electrocardiographic detecting device of claim 11, wherein the first guiding connector is electrically connected to the wire integration port, and the second guiding connector is electrically connected to the signal collecting interface. The flexible electrocardiographic detecting device of claim 11, wherein the first guiding joint is a female joint, and the second guiding joint is a male joint.