WO2020156062A1

WO2020156062A1 - Head/brain electrode with conductive connector function

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Publication number: WO2020156062A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/070795
Authority: WO
Inventors: 赵德政
Original assignee: 青岛光电医疗科技有限公司
Priority date: 2019-01-31
Filing date: 2020-01-08
Publication date: 2020-08-06
Also published as: CN109730676A

Abstract

A head/brain electrode with a conductive connector function, comprising a cap (1), electrodes being mounted on the cap (1), a wireless signal transmitter (1.4) being arranged on the cap (1), the wireless signal transmitter (1.4) being electrically connected or wirelessly connected to the electrodes, electrode mounting holes (1.5) being arranged on the cap (1), the electrodes being mounted on the electrode mounting holes (1.5), a brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrode being arranged on the electrodes positioned on the inner side surface of the cap (1), and an electrode post or an electrode hole used for connecting to an electrode clip (3) on an electroencephalogram electrode wire being arranged on the electrodes positioned on the inner side surface of the cap (1). Thus, the present invention can be connected to and used with a wireless electroencephalogram device and can also be used in conjunction with a wired electroencephalogram device connected to the electroencephalogram electrode wire and electrode clip (3); the structural design is rational, and operation and usage are convenient.

Description

Brain electrode with conductive connector function

Technical field

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical equipment, relates to the improvement of brain electrodes, and is used for the collection of human brain electrical signals, specifically a head/brain electrode with conductive connector function.

Background technique

Electroencephalography diagnostic equipment (EEG) such as electroencephalography is a pattern in which electrodes are placed on a certain part of the head, and the inherent bioelectric activity of brain cells is enlarged by the electroencephalography machine and continuously traced on paper. Under normal circumstances, EEG has a certain regularity. When the brain, especially the cortex, has lesions, the regularity is destroyed and the waveform changes. Analysis of the waveform can assist clinical diagnosis and brain diseases. The existing brain electrode cap uses electrodes to detect small currents on the head, which is convenient for EEG detection.

The Chinese patent (Patent No. 201020516739.5) discloses a brain electrode cap, which includes a cap body and an electrode mounted on the cap body. The feature is that the cap body is provided with an electrode positioning hole, and the electrode positioning hole is provided with an electrode positioning button. The middle of the electrode positioning buckle is an electrode tip insertion hole, one end of the electrode is an electrode tip covering the electrode column part, and the electrode tip is inserted into the electrode tip insertion hole. The electrode positioning buckle includes a ring-shaped male buckle and a ring-shaped female buckle. The middle of the ring-shaped male buckle is a round tube. The ring-shaped male buckle is buckled with the female buckle through the round tube and fixed in the electrode positioning hole. The cap body around the electrode positioning hole Clamped between the ring male buckle and the ring female buckle. The cap body is made of TPU elastic fabric, and the cap body is provided with ventilation holes and ear exposure holes.

technical problem

The existing brain electrode caps have the following problems and deficiencies:

1. The existing brain electrode cap does not have a conductive connector function and cannot be used in connection with wireless brain electrical equipment.

2. The cap body of the existing brain electrode cap is an integral three-dimensional structure, has a large covering area, uses a lot of materials, and has poor wearing comfort.

How to develop a brain electrode with conductive connector function, which can be used in connection with wireless EEG equipment, and can also be used in conjunction with EEG electrode wires and electrode clips connected to wired EEG equipment. Its structure is reasonable and comfortable to wear. Easy to operate and use, this is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently.

Technical solutions

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a head/brain electrode with conductive connector function, which can be used in connection with wireless EEG equipment, or connected with EEG electrode wires and electrode clips. Electric equipment is used in conjunction with a reasonable structure design, comfortable to wear, and convenient to operate. To

The purpose of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

A head/brain electrode with conductive connector function, comprising a cap body and an electrode mounted on the cap body, characterized in that a wireless signal transmitter is arranged on the cap body, and the wireless signal transmitter is connected to the electrode Electrically or wirelessly, the cap is provided with an electrode mounting hole, the electrode is mounted on the electrode mounting hole, and the electrode located on the inner side of the cap is provided with a brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrode, which is located at the The electrode on the outer side of the cap body is provided with an electrode column or an electrode socket for connecting with an electrode clip on an EEG electrode wire.

An improvement to the above technical solution: the electrode includes an electrode male button and an electrode female button, the electrode male button and the electrode female button are fastened in the electrode mounting hole, and the electrode male located on the inner side of the cap The buckle or the electrode female buckle is provided with the brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrode, and the electrode column or the electrode socket is arranged in the middle of the electrode female buckle or the electrode male buckle on the outer side of the cap body.

An improvement to the above technical solution: the cap body includes a head covering part, a neck covering sheet and a forehead covering sheet. The electrodes are arranged on the head covering part, the neck covering sheet and the forehead covering sheet. The covering sheet and the neck covering sheet are both horizontal strip-shaped sheets, the flat expanded shape of the head covering portion is a "feng" shaped sheet, the forehead covering sheet and the neck covering sheet are respectively covered with the head The upper and lower ends of the part are connected.

A further improvement to the above technical solution: both ends of the neck covering sheet are bent and extended fixed portions, and the head covering portion includes a longitudinal strip in the middle, three left head covering sheets and three right head coverings Cover sheet, the ends of the left head covering sheet and the right head covering sheet are both bent and extended fixed parts, and the left head covering sheet and the right head covering sheet are symmetrically arranged.

A further improvement to the above technical solution: the electrodes are both arranged on the fixing parts of the left head covering sheet and the right head covering sheet close to the forehead covering sheet.

A further improvement to the above technical solution: the wireless signal transmitter is arranged on the head covering part close to the neck covering sheet.

A further improvement to the above technical solution: the cap body is made of TPU elastic composite fabric to form an integrated structure.

Beneficial effect

The advantages and positive effects of the present invention compared with the prior art are:

1. The cap body of the present invention is equipped with a wireless signal transmitter, and the electrode installed on the cap body is located on the outer side of the cap body and an electrode post or electrode socket is arranged, which can be used in connection with wireless brain electrical equipment or with brain electrical electrodes Wire and electrode clip are connected to wired EEG equipment for use, which is easy to operate and use;

2. The cap of the present invention includes a head covering part, a neck covering sheet and a forehead covering sheet. The electrodes are arranged on the head covering part, the neck covering sheet and the forehead covering sheet. The neck covering sheets are all horizontal strip-shaped sheets, the planar expansion shape of the head covering part is a "feng"-shaped sheet, and the cap body is made of TPU elastic composite fabric to form an integrated structure. The cap adopts multiple cover sheets to distribute to each detection part, and then connect them into an integrated structure. The parts that do not need to be detected are no longer covered. The structure design is reasonable, which not only saves materials, but also improves the wearing comfort.

3. In the present invention, brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrodes are arranged on the electrodes located on the inner side of the cap body, and the structure design is reasonable, and the collection of human brain electrical signals is accurate and reliable;

4. The electrode of the present invention includes an electrode male buckle and an electrode female buckle, which are buckled and fixed in the electrode mounting hole on the cap body, and the installation is flexible and convenient.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a front view of a head/brain electrode with conductive connector function in the expanded state of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the back side of the head/brain electrode with conductive connector function in the unfolded state of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

3 is an exploded schematic diagram of the assembly of the electrode in Embodiment 1 of the head/brain electrode with conductive connector function of the present invention;

4 is a schematic diagram of the use state of embodiment 1 of a head/brain electrode with conductive connector function according to the present invention;

5 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional state of Embodiment 2 of a head/brain electrode with conductive connector function of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is an exploded schematic view of the assembly of the electrode in Embodiment 2 of a head/brain electrode with conductive connector function of the present invention.

The labels in the figure are: 1-cap body, 1.1-head side cover, 1.2-neck cover, 1.3-forehead cover, 1.4-wireless signal transmitter, 1.5-electrode mounting hole, 2-with electrode column Electrode, 2.1-electrode female buckle with electrode column, 2.2-electrode male buckle, 3-electrode clip, 4-electrode with electrode socket, 4.1-electrode male buckle with electrode socket, 4.2-electrode female buckle.

Embodiments of the invention

The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

The specific implementation of the head/brain electrode with conductive connector function of the present invention includes a cap body and an electrode mounted on the cap body, a wireless signal transmitter is arranged on the cap body, and the wireless signal transmitter is electrically connected to the electrode or For wireless connection, set electrode mounting holes on the cap body, install the electrodes on the electrode mounting holes, set brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrodes on the electrodes on the inner side of the cap, and set up the electrodes on the outer side of the cap for communication with EEG The electrode column or electrode socket connected to the electrode clip on the electrode wire.

Referring to Figures 1 to 4, the first embodiment of a head/brain electrode with conductive connector function of the present invention includes a cap body 1, and an electrode 2 with an electrode column is mounted on the cap body 1. A wireless conductive connector 1.4 is provided, and the wireless conductive connector 1.4 is electrically or wirelessly connected to the electrode 2, and an electrode mounting hole 1.5 is provided on the cap body 1. Electrode 2 includes an electrode female buckle 2.1 with an electrode column and an electrode male buckle 2.2. The electrode female buckle 2.1 with an electrode column and the electrode male buckle 2.2 are buckled and fixed in the electrode mounting hole 1.5, which is located on the inner side of the cap body 1. 2.2 is provided with brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrodes. The brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrodes are used to collect human brain electrical signals. On the outer side of the cap 1 is an electrode female buckle 2.1 with an electrode column. The electrode column is used to communicate with the brain. Connect the electrode clips on the electrical electrode wires.

Specifically: the cap body 1 includes a head covering portion 1.1, a neck covering sheet 1.2, and a forehead covering sheet 1.3. The head covering portion 1.1, the neck covering sheet 1.2 and the forehead covering sheet 1.3 are all the electrodes 2 on the forehead. The covering sheet 1.3 and the neck covering sheet 1.2 are both horizontal strip-shaped sheets, the flat expanded shape of the head covering portion 1.1 is a "feng" shaped sheet, the forehead covering sheet 1.3 and the neck covering sheet 1.2 are respectively connected to the head The upper and lower ends of the cover 1.1 are connected. Preferably, the wireless signal transmitter 1.4 is arranged on the head cover 1.1 at a position close to the neck cover sheet 1.2.

Further, both ends of the neck covering sheet 1.2 are bent and extended fixing portions, and the head covering portion 1.1 includes a longitudinal strip in the middle, three left head covering sheets 1 and three right head covering sheets, so The ends of the left head cover sheet and the right head cover sheet are both bent and extended fixed parts, and the left head cover sheet and the right head cover sheet are symmetrically arranged.

Electrodes 2 are provided on the fixing parts of the left head covering sheet and the right head covering sheet close to the forehead covering sheet 1.3.

Preferably, the aforementioned cap body is made of TPU elastic composite fabric to form an integrated structure.

Referring to Figures 5 to 6, the second embodiment of a head/brain electrode with conductive connector function of the present invention has the same main structure as that of embodiment 1, but the difference is: the cap body 1 uses an electrode socket The electrode 4 replaces the electrode 2 in the first embodiment. The electrode 4 includes an electrode male buckle 4.1 with an electrode socket post and an electrode female buckle 4.2. The electrode male buckle 4.1 with an electrode socket post and the electrode female buckle 4.2 are fastened and fixed in the electrode mounting hole 1.5 on the cap body. The electrode female buckle 4.2 on the inner side of the body 1 is provided with brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrodes. The brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrodes are used to collect human brain electrical signals. On the outer side of the cap body 1 is an electrode male buckle with electrode sockets. 4.1. The electrode jack is used to connect with the electrode clip on the EEG electrode line. Since the other structure of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, it will not be repeated.

The method of use of the present invention is as follows:

1. The present invention is a head/brain electrode with conductive connector function. When the electrode on the cap 1 is connected to a wireless EEG device, the brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrode on the back of the cap 1 can be used directly Collect the EEG signal, and send the signal to the wireless EEG device by the wireless conductive connector 1.4.

2. A head/brain electrode with conductive connector function of the present invention, when the wireless conductive connector 1.4 is not used, is connected by the electrode on the cap 1 to the EEG electrode wire and the electrode clip 3, and the back of the cap 1 The brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrodes contact with the human head to collect EEG signals, which are transmitted to the electrodes on the front of the cap 1 and connected to the EEG electrode wires and the electrode clip 3. The electrode clip 3 is connected to wired EEG equipment to collect the human brain electric signal.

Of course, the above description is not a limitation of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above examples. Those of ordinary skill in the art should also make changes, modifications, additions or substitutions within the essential scope of the present invention. It belongs to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

A head/brain electrode with conductive connector function, comprising a cap body and an electrode mounted on the cap body, characterized in that a wireless signal transmitter is arranged on the cap body, and the wireless signal transmitter is connected to the electrode Electrically or wirelessly, the cap is provided with an electrode mounting hole, the electrode is mounted on the electrode mounting hole, and the electrode located on the inner side of the cap is provided with a brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrode, which is located at the The electrode on the outer side of the cap body is provided with an electrode column or an electrode socket for connecting with an electrode clip on an EEG electrode wire.
The head/brain electrode with conductive connector function according to claim 1, wherein the electrode comprises an electrode male button and an electrode female button, and the electrode male button and the electrode female button are fastened to the In the electrode mounting hole, the brush-shaped or comb-shaped electrode is provided on the electrode male button or the electrode female button located on the inner side of the cap, and the electrode female button or the electrode male button located on the outer side of the cap is in the middle Set the electrode column or electrode socket.
The head/brain electrode with conductive connector function according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cap body includes a head covering part, a neck covering sheet and a forehead covering sheet, and the head covering part , The electrodes are arranged on both the neck covering sheet and the forehead covering sheet, the forehead covering sheet and the neck covering sheet are both horizontal strip-shaped sheets, and the flat expansion shape of the head covering portion is a "feng" shaped sheet , The forehead covering sheet and the neck covering sheet are respectively connected with the upper and lower ends of the head covering part.
The head/brain electrode with conductive connector function according to claim 3, wherein both ends of the neck covering sheet are bent and extended fixing parts, and the head covering part includes a middle longitudinal length Strips, three left head covering pieces and three right head covering pieces, the ends of the left head covering piece and the right head covering piece are all fixed parts extending by bending, and the left head covering The part covering sheet is symmetrically arranged with the right head covering sheet.
The head/brain electrode with conductive connector function according to claim 4, wherein the fixing parts of the left head covering sheet and the right head covering sheet close to the forehead covering sheet are both Set up the electrode.
The head/brain electrode with conductive connector function according to claim 3, wherein the wireless signal transmitter is arranged on the head covering part close to the neck covering sheet.
The head/brain electrode with conductive connector function according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the wireless signal transmitter is arranged on the head covering part close to the neck covering sheet.
The head/brain electrode with conductive connector function according to claim 1 or 2,

It is characterized in that the cap body is made of TPU elastic composite fabric to form an integrated structure.
The head/brain electrode with conductive connector function according to claim 3, wherein the cap body is made of TPU elastic composite fabric to form an integrated structure.
The head/brain electrode with conductive connector function according to claim 7, wherein the cap body is made of TPU elastic composite fabric to form an integrated structure.