Stethoscope device and stethoscope system

Abstract

The embodiments of the present application provide a stethoscope device and a stethoscope system. The stethoscope device includes at least a support and a stethoscope assembly. The support includes a device storage portion. The stethoscope assembly is connected to the support. The stethoscope assembly includes a pickup, a sound transmission tube, and a microphone docking piece. The sound transmission tube connects the pickup and the microphone docking piece. The microphone docking piece includes a sound outlet. The sound outlet is connected to the device storage portion. The stethoscope device of the embodiments of the present application can help reduce the user's auscultation burden and workload, and is not likely to cause adverse effects on the user's hearing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of stethoscope instruments, and in particular to a stethoscope device and a stethoscope system. Background Art

[0002] As an important auxiliary tool for diagnosing the sounds emitted by relevant organs in the human body (such as the heart, lungs or stomach, etc.), the stethoscope is widely used in medical institutions. The stethoscope in the related art is a mechanical stethoscope. The mechanical stethoscope includes a pickup head (sound pickup part), a catheter (conduction part) and an ear hook (listening part). When in use, the ear hook needs to be inserted into the ear and the pickup head is used to auscultate the relevant organs. The mechanical stethoscope requires a physician with medical professional knowledge to operate and use it, and it is necessary to make a judgment on the auscultation results based on medical knowledge or experience. When using a mechanical stethoscope, the auscultation process requires the user to listen continuously for a long time. Therefore, the process of using a mechanical stethoscope will make the user's auscultation burden heavier, the work intensity is greater, and long-term use will also have an adverse effect on the user's hearing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a stethoscope device and a stethoscope system, which can help reduce the user's auscultation burden and workload, while also not easily causing adverse effects on the user's hearing.

[0004] A first aspect of the present application provides a stethoscope device, which at least includes a support and an auscultation component.

[0005] The support includes a device housing. The stethoscope assembly is connected to the support. The stethoscope assembly includes a sound pickup, a sound transmission tube, and a microphone docking piece. The sound transmission tube connects the sound pickup and the microphone docking piece. The microphone docking piece includes a sound outlet. The sound outlet is connected to the device housing.

[0006] The stethoscope device of the embodiment of the present application includes a support and an auscultation component. The support and the auscultation component can be moved freely and flexibly as a whole, so that the stethoscope device has good portability and adaptability to multiple scenarios, which is conducive to reducing the work intensity during the use of the stethoscope device. During the use of the stethoscope device, the user can hold the stethoscope device for diagnosis and auscultation, so the auscultation component does not need to be worn on the user's ear, thereby not increasing the burden on the user's ear, and is not likely to cause adverse effects on the user's hearing, thereby improving the user-friendliness of the stethoscope device. In addition, the stethoscope device of the embodiment of the present application has hardware scalability. The stethoscope device can allow an external device body, and transmit the collected sound to the microphone of the device body through the sound outlet of the microphone docking piece, so that the collected sound can be played through the external device body, which is conducive to further expanding the use scenario and convenience of the stethoscope device, and can also be well applied to the home scene or personal health monitoring scene of ordinary users.

[0007] In one possible embodiment, the support includes a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm, the first clamping arm is rotatably connected to the second clamping arm, the equipment accommodating portion is formed between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, the first clamping arm switches between an open position and a closed position to adjust the size of the equipment accommodating portion, and the stethoscope assembly is connected to the second clamping arm.

[0008] In a possible implementation, the support further includes a reset assembly, the reset assembly connecting the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, and the reset assembly is used to drive the first clamping arm to rotate from the open position to the closed position.

[0009] In one possible embodiment, the reset assembly includes a rotating shaft and an elastic member, the rotating shaft connects the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, the elastic member is connected to the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, the first clamping arm switches between the open position and the closed position to compress or release the elastic member, and the elastic member is used to drive the first clamping arm to rotate from the open position to the closed position.

[0010] In one possible embodiment, the support also includes a flexible pad, and the first clamping arm is provided with the flexible pad, at least part of the flexible pad is located on the side of the first clamping arm facing the second clamping arm, and the first clamping arm switches between the open position and the closed position to make the flexible pad move away from or close to the second clamping arm.

[0011] In a possible implementation manner, the pickup is disposed on a side of the second clamping arm facing away from the first clamping arm.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the microphone docking member is disposed between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, and the microphone docking member is connected to the second clamping arm.

[0013] In a possible implementation manner, the pickup is detachably connected to the second clamping arm.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the second clamping arm has a hollow hole, and at least a portion of the sound transmission tube is located in the hollow hole.

[0015] In a possible implementation manner, the sound transmission tube and the microphone docking piece are an integrally formed structure.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the sound transmission tube is a flexible structural component, or the microphone docking component is a flexible structural component.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the pickup includes a sound pickup cup and a vibration membrane, the sound pickup cup and the vibration membrane are sealed to form a sound pickup cavity, and the sound transmission tube is connected to the sound pickup cavity.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the sound pickup further includes a transfer tube including a first tube section and a second tube section that are intersecting with each other. The sound pickup cup is connected to the first tube section, and the sound transmission tube is connected to the second tube section.

[0019] In a possible implementation manner, the transfer tube is detachably connected to the support.

[0020] In a possible implementation manner, the transfer tube is connected to the support by snap-fitting.

[0021] A second aspect of the present application provides a stethoscope system, which at least includes the stethoscope device and the device body as described above.

[0022] The stethoscope device includes at least a support and an auscultation assembly. The support includes a device housing. The auscultation assembly is connected to the support. The auscultation assembly includes a sound pickup, a sound transmission tube, and a microphone docking piece. The sound transmission tube connects the sound pickup and the microphone docking piece. The microphone docking piece includes a sound outlet, which is connected to the device housing.

[0023] The device body includes a microphone. At least a portion of the device body is located within the device accommodating portion to be fixed to the support. The microphone docking member is connected to the device body, and the sound outlet of the microphone docking member docks with the microphone.

[0024] In a possible implementation, the device body further includes a storage module configured to store the sound signal with audio characteristics picked up by the microphone.

[0025] In a possible implementation, the device body further includes a comparison module, which is configured to compare and analyze the audio feature with an audio feature library.

[0026] In a possible implementation, the audio feature includes at least one of an amplitude and a frequency of a sound signal.

[0027] In a possible implementation, the stethoscope system further includes a cloud server, the device body communicates wirelessly with the cloud server, and the device body sends the sound signal picked up by the microphone to the cloud server for storage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a stethoscope device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of a stethoscope device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a stethoscope device and a device body in a connected state provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a stethoscope device provided in another embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a stethoscope device and a device body in a connected state provided by another embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a stethoscope device provided in yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a stethoscope system provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a device body provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 9 A schematic structural diagram of a stethoscope system provided in another embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the interaction process of a stethoscope system provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of a stethoscope system provided in yet another embodiment of the present application.

[0039] Reference numerals:

[0040] 10. Stethoscope device;

[0041] 20. Support;

[0042] 20a, equipment accommodating portion;

[0043] 21. First clamping arm; 211. First clamping end; 212. First pressing end;

[0044] 22, second clamping arm; 22a, hollow hole; 221, second clamping end; 222, second pressing end;

[0045] 23. Reset assembly; 231. Rotating shaft; 232. Elastic member;

[0046] 24. Flexible pad;

[0047] 30. Auscultation component;

[0048] 31. Pickup; 31a. Pickup cavity;

[0049] 311, Pickup Cup;

[0050] 312, vibrating membrane;

[0051] 313, transfer pipe; 313a, first pipe section; 313b, second pipe section;

[0052] 32. Sound transmission tube; 32a. Sound transmission channel;

[0053] 33. Microphone docking piece; 33a. Sound outlet;

[0054] 100. Stethoscope system;

[0055] 200, device body; 201, housing; 202, main board; 203, microphone; 204, display; 205, storage module; 206, comparison module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] In the medical device field, the stethoscope is a widely used auxiliary examination tool. Users can use a stethoscope to listen to the sounds produced by relevant organs in the human body and analyze their health based on the audio characteristics of these sounds. For example, children are prone to respiratory diseases. If a child has a respiratory disease, their lungs will typically produce sounds with specific audio characteristics. This audio characteristic can be used to determine whether the child's current physical condition may lead to pneumonia or respiratory infections. By placing the stethoscope on the chest or back to identify these audio characteristics, early intervention can be taken to prevent severe pneumonia. For another example, some people experience occasional heart discomfort. When the heart is experiencing abnormalities, the heart also produces sounds with specific audio characteristics. By placing the stethoscope on the heart area, these audio characteristics can be captured, allowing for analysis and evaluation of the collected heart sound information, thereby facilitating the diagnosis of current heart problems. Alternatively, a stethoscope can be placed on the abdomen to collect fetal heartbeat sounds for fetal heart monitoring during pregnancy, or to collect digestive tract sounds to assess gastrointestinal health. Therefore, using a stethoscope, it is relatively easy to obtain sounds with audio characteristics outside the human body, and by analyzing and processing the audio characteristics, a corresponding judgment can be made on the current state of the human body.

[0057] In the related art, traditional stethoscopes are mechanical stethoscopes. To use a stethoscope, the user needs to place the ear hook of the mechanical stethoscope in the ear canal and listen to the body by holding the pickup head. In some cases, the user needs to use the stethoscope for continuous listening for a long time. Because mechanical stethoscopes are large in size and the ear hooks are worn on the head in a clamping manner, the process of using a mechanical stethoscope can make the user's listening burden heavy and labor-intensive. Long-term use can also have adverse effects on the user's hearing. In addition, mechanical stethoscopes require physicians with professional medical knowledge to operate and use, and the real-time listening results must be judged based on medical knowledge or experience. Therefore, mechanical stethoscopes are usually used as auxiliary equipment in medical institutions. For many ordinary users, mechanical stethoscopes are difficult to use and are not well suited for home use or personal health monitoring scenarios. When ordinary users need to understand their current physical condition, they need to go to the relevant medical institution for diagnosis.

[0058] The stethoscope device provided in the embodiments of the present application can obtain sound information without being worn to the ear. Therefore, when using the stethoscope device, the user's burden is reduced, the workload is reduced, and there is no adverse effect on hearing. At the same time, the stethoscope device has good portability and flexibility of use, and can be relatively better suited for home scenarios or personal health monitoring scenarios, helping ordinary users better understand their current physical condition or assist ordinary users in recording sound information.

[0059] The following describes the implementation of the stethoscope device 10 provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0060] Figure 1 The structure of the stethoscope device 10 according to the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 1 As shown, the stethoscope device 10 of the embodiment of the present application includes a support 20. The stethoscope device 10 can be fixed in position by the support 20. The support 20 is used to fix the relevant equipment body so that the support 20 and the equipment body are assembled to form an integral structure, thereby achieving convenience when the relevant equipment body and the stethoscope device 10 are used at the same time. The support 20 includes an equipment accommodating portion 20a. The equipment accommodating portion 20a refers to a space for accommodating the equipment body. When using the stethoscope device 10, the equipment body can be placed on the equipment accommodating portion 20a on the support 20, so as to ensure that the support 20 and the equipment body form an integral structure, and at the same time ensure that the relative position between the support 20 and the equipment body is stable. The equipment body can be independent of the support 20, and the equipment body can be placed in the equipment accommodating portion 20a of the support 20 or taken out from the equipment accommodating portion 20a.

[0061] Figure 2 The partial cross-sectional structure of the stethoscope device 10 according to the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the stethoscope device 10 of the present embodiment further includes an auscultation assembly 30. The auscultation assembly 30 is connected to the support 20. The support 20 and the auscultation assembly 30 can be flexibly moved according to the actual usage scenario. The auscultation assembly 30 is located on one side of the device receiving portion 20a, so that the position of the auscultation assembly 30 does not interfere with the device body placed in the device receiving portion 20a. When the stethoscope device 10 is in use, the auscultation assembly 30 can be used to collect sounds with audio characteristics. The auscultation assembly 30 includes a microphone 31, a sound transmission tube 32, and a microphone docking member 33. The microphone 31 is designed to contact the human skin and collect sound information at a corresponding location. The contact between the microphone 31 and the skin can help shield external environmental sounds, reduce external sound interference, and ensure that the sound collected by the microphone 31 is clear and pure. The sound collected by the microphone 31 is transmitted to the sound transmission tube 32. The sound transmission tube 32 has a sound transmission channel 32a inside. The sound transmission channel 32a is connected to the microphone 31, so that the sound collected by the microphone 31 can be transmitted to the sound transmission channel 32a of the sound transmission tube 32. The sound transmission tube 32 connects the microphone 31 and the microphone docking part 33. The sound transmission tube 32 can guide the sound to the microphone docking part 33. The microphone docking part 33 includes a sound outlet 33a. The sound transmission channel 32a of the sound transmission tube 32 is connected to the sound outlet 33a of the microphone docking part 33. The sound in the sound transmission tube 32 can be transmitted to the sound outlet 33a and output from the sound outlet 33a to the outside of the stethoscope device 10. The sound outlet 33a of the microphone docking part 33 is connected to the device accommodating portion 20a of the support 20. When the device accommodating portion 20a of the support 20 is not placed with a device body, the sound output from the sound outlet 33a of the microphone docking part 33 can be transmitted to the device accommodating portion 20a.

[0062] The device body may include a microphone. The microphone is an energy conversion device used to pick up external sound signals, such as sound waves, and can convert the sound signals into electrical signals. The microphone can be located at the bottom of the device body. In embodiments where the device body has a call function, when a user uses the device body to make a call, the bottom of the device body is relatively close to the sound source, and thus the microphone can be close to the sound source. In other examples, the microphone can also be located at the top of the device body, which is not specifically limited in this application.

[0063] Figure 3 The structure of the stethoscope device 10 and the device body 200 in a connected state according to an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 3As shown, after the device body 200 is placed in the device receiving portion 20a of the support 20, the device body 200 can be connected to the microphone docking member 33 of the stethoscope assembly 30. For example, the device body 200 is pressed against the microphone docking member 33. The sound outlet 33a of the microphone docking member 33 docks with the microphone of the device body 200. The sound collected by the sound pickup 31 of the stethoscope assembly 30 can be transmitted to the microphone of the device body 200 through the sound transmission tube 32 and the microphone docking member 33. In some implementations, after the microphone of the device body 200 picks up the sound signal, it can be played through the speaker of the device body 200 or through headphones connected to the device body 200, so that the user can listen to the sound collected by the stethoscope assembly 30 in real time. In some implementations, after the microphone of the device body 200 picks up the sound signal, the device body 200 can store the sound signal to complete the relevant recording of the sound signal. A user who is an ordinary user can play back the collected sounds after completing the auscultation, or carry the device body 200 to a medical institution and play back the collected sounds to medical staff.

[0064] The stethoscope device 10 of the embodiment of the present application includes a support 20 and a stethoscope component 30. The support 20 and the stethoscope component 30 can be moved freely and flexibly as a whole, so that the stethoscope device 10 has good portability and adaptability to multiple scenarios, which is conducive to reducing the workload during the use of the stethoscope device 10. During the use of the stethoscope device 10, the user can hold the stethoscope device 10 for diagnosis and auscultation, so the stethoscope component 30 does not need to be worn on the user's ear, thereby not increasing the burden on the user's ear, and is not likely to cause adverse effects on the user's hearing, thereby improving the user-friendliness of the stethoscope device 10. In addition, the stethoscope device 10 of the embodiment of the present application has hardware scalability. The stethoscope device 10 can allow an external device body 200 to be connected, and the collected sound is transmitted to the microphone of the device body 200 through the sound outlet 33a of the microphone docking member 33, so that the collected sound can be played through the external device body 200, which is conducive to further expanding the use scenarios and convenience of the stethoscope device 10, and can also be well applied to the home scene or personal health monitoring scene of ordinary users.

[0065] In some feasible embodiments, the size of the device accommodating portion 20a provided on the support 20 can be fixed. The device accommodating portion 20a can be adapted to the outer shape of the device body 200. The device body 200 can be placed into or taken out of the device accommodating portion 20a in a plug-in / pull-out manner. After the device body 200 is inserted into the predetermined position of the device accommodating portion 20a, the relative position of the device body 200 and the support 20 remains fixed. The microphone of the device body 200 is connected to the microphone docking piece 33 of the stethoscope assembly 30. After the stethoscope is completed, the device body 200 can be pulled out of the device accommodating portion 20a.

[0066] In some implementations, the size of the device receiving portion 20a of the support 20 is adjustable. Since the sizes of the device body 200 vary, the device receiving portion 20a of the support 20 can be adjusted to accommodate various device bodies 200, thereby providing the support 20 with greater flexibility and adaptability.

[0067] For some examples, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the support 20 includes a first clamping arm 21 and a second clamping arm 22. The first clamping arm 21 is rotatably connected to the second clamping arm 22. A device receiving portion 20a is formed between the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22. The first clamping arm 21 can rotate relative to the second clamping arm 22, thereby switching between an open position and a closed position to adjust the size of the device receiving portion 20a. For example, before the device body 200 is inserted, the first clamping arm 21 is in the closed position, resulting in a smaller device receiving portion 20a formed between the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22. When the device body 200 is inserted, a force is applied to the first clamping arm 21 to rotate it toward the open position, thereby enlarging the device receiving portion 20a between the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22. When the first clamping arm 21 is in the open position, the device receiving portion 20a between the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 is larger, making it easier to insert the device body 200. After the device body 200 is placed in a predetermined position in the device accommodating portion 20a, the microphone of the device body 200 is connected to the microphone docking member 33 of the stethoscope assembly 30. Then, the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 clamp the device body 200 to fix the relative position of the device body 200 and the support 20. For example, the microphone of the device body 200 and the microphone docking member 33 of the stethoscope assembly 30 contact each other to achieve abutment.

[0068] The support 20 utilizes a clamping and fixing method using a first clamping arm 21 and a second clamping arm 22. This allows for adjusting the size of the device housing 20a and the size of the opening within the device housing 20a. This allows for adaptability to device bodies 200 of varying thicknesses without requiring conformal adaptation to the device body 200's shape, effectively enhancing the support's connection flexibility and adaptability. The first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 of the support 20 can be clamped to any position within the device body 200, allowing the support 20 to flexibly select a clamping position based on the microphone's position within the device body 200. Therefore, the support 20 can accommodate device bodies 200 with varying microphone positions. The relative position of the support 20 and the device body 200 can be flexibly adjusted based on the structural design of the device body 200. Furthermore, the clamping and fixing method using the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 makes inserting and removing the device body 200 easier, making it easier to operate and enhancing user convenience.

[0069] In some examples, when the device body 200 is clamped between the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 of the support 20, the first clamping arm 21 can be located on one side of the device body 200, while the second clamping arm 22 can be located on the other side of the device body 200. For example, the first clamping arm 21 can be located on the front of the device body 200, while the second clamping arm 22 can be located on the back of the device body 200. The front of the device body 200 can refer to the side of the device body 200 that generally faces the user. The front of the device body 200 can refer to the side of the device body 200 that generally faces away from the user. The stethoscope assembly 30 can be connected to the second clamping arm 22.

[0070] For example, the pickup 31 of the stethoscope assembly 30 can be connected to the second clamping arm 22 by bonding, fastener connection or clamping. The microphone docking member 33 of the stethoscope assembly 30 can be connected to the second clamping arm 22 by bonding, fastener connection or clamping.

[0071] For some examples, see Figure 3As shown, the support 20 may further include a reset assembly 23. The reset assembly 23 connects the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22. The reset assembly 23 is used to drive the first clamping arm 21 to rotate from an open position to a closed position. After the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 are relatively open, the device body 200 is placed in the device accommodating portion 20a. At this time, the reset assembly 23 can accumulate potential energy. Then, when the force applied by the first clamping arm 21 is reduced, the reset assembly 23 releases the accumulated potential energy. Under the action of the reset assembly 23, the first clamping arm 21 can automatically move toward the second clamping arm 22 and eventually press against the device body 200, thereby clamping the device body 200 together with the second clamping arm 22. After the device body 200 is removed from the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22, the first clamping arm 21 can be restored to the closed position under the action of the reset assembly 23. The support 20 provided with the reset assembly 23 has good operational convenience, and can facilitate the user to operate the stethoscope device 10 with one hand to complete the fixation of the device body 200 and the support 20.

[0072] For example, see Figure 3 As shown, the reset assembly 23 may include a rotating shaft 231 and an elastic member 232. The rotating shaft 231 connects the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22. For example, mounting holes are provided on the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22. The rotating shaft 231 passes through the mounting holes to connect the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22. The elastic member 232 is connected to the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22. The first clamping arm 21 switches between an open position and a closed position to compress or release the elastic member 232. The elastic member 232 is used to drive the first clamping arm 21 to rotate from the open position to the closed position. When the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 are relatively open, the elastic member 232 can accumulate potential energy. When the force applied by the first clamping arm 21 is reduced, the elastic member 232 can release the accumulated potential energy. Driven by the elastic member 232, the first clamping arm 21 can automatically move toward the second clamping arm 22. For example, the elastic member 232 can be a coil spring. The elastic member 232 includes two legs. One leg of the elastic member 232 abuts against the first clamping arm 21, and the other leg abuts against the second clamping arm 22. The rotating shaft 231 is inserted through the center hole of the elastic member 232, that is, the elastic member 232 is sleeved around the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 231.

[0073] For example, see Figure 3As shown, the first clamping arm 21 includes a first clamping end 211 and a first pressing end 212. The second clamping arm 22 includes a second clamping end 221 and a second pressing end 222. When pressing force is applied to the first pressing end 212 and the second pressing end 222, the first clamping end 211 and the second clamping end 221 can move away from each other, increasing the placement opening of the device accommodating portion 20a. When the pressing force applied by the first pressing end 212 and the second pressing end 222 is gradually reduced, the first clamping end 211 and the second clamping end 221 can move closer to each other, reducing the placement opening of the device accommodating portion 20a. The reset component 23 can be arranged at a position close to the first pressing end 212. The microphone docking member 33 can be arranged on the side of the reset component 23 facing the first clamping end 211. The pickup 31 can be arranged at a position close to the second clamping end 221.

[0074] For some examples, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the support 20 may further include a flexible pad 24. The first clamping arm 21 is provided with the flexible pad 24. At least a portion of the flexible pad 24 is located on the side of the first clamping arm 21 facing the second clamping arm 22. The first clamping arm 21 switches between an open position and a closed position to move the flexible pad 24 away from or closer to the second clamping arm 22. When the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 clamp the device body 200, they exert pressure on the device body 200. The flexible pad 24 provided on the first clamping arm 21 can effectively reduce the possibility of the first clamping arm 21 scraping the device body 200, causing scratches on the device body 200. In embodiments where the support 20 includes a reset assembly 23, the first clamping arm 21 is subject to the risk of a sudden impact when driven by the reset assembly 23. The flexible pad 24 can be used to cushion the impact force generated by the first clamping arm 21, reducing the possibility of the first clamping arm 21 applying impact force to the device body 200, which could cause structural damage to the device body 200. For example, the device body 200 may include a display screen, enabling the device body 200 to display images. The side of the device body 200 with the display screen is the front side. When the display screen is impacted by the first clamping arm 21, there is a possibility of cracking or breaking. Therefore, the flexible pad 24 can effectively reduce the impact force exerted by the first clamping arm 21 on the display screen, or prevent the first clamping arm 21 from directly contacting the display screen and scratching it.

[0075] For example, the flexible pad 24 may be connected to the first clamping arm 21 by bonding or clamping.

[0076] For example, the material of the flexible pad 24 may include but is not limited to rubber, silicone or foam.

[0077] Illustratively, the first clamping arm 21 includes a first clamping end 211 , and the flexible pad 24 may be disposed at the first clamping end 211 .

[0078] Exemplarily, the second clamping arm 22 is provided with a flexible pad 24. At least part of the flexible pad 24 is located on the side of the second clamping arm 22 facing the first clamping arm 21. The second clamping arm 22 includes a second clamping end 221, and the second clamping end 221 is provided with the flexible pad 24.

[0079] In some examples, the microphone 31 is disposed on a side of the second clamping arm 22 facing away from the first clamping arm 21. When the user uses the stethoscope device 10, the microphone 31 can be placed on a corresponding area of ​​the body. Since the microphone 31 is located on one side of the second clamping arm 22, the support 20 can easily maintain a distance from the corresponding area of ​​the body, so that the support 20 does not affect the contact between the microphone 31 and the body. At the same time, the possibility of the support 20 contacting the body and causing other messy sounds to be transmitted through the support 20 to the microphone docking piece 33 is reduced, thereby reducing the possibility that the sound conducted by the support 20 and the sound collected by the microphone 31 are mixed at the microphone docking piece 33, resulting in interference with the sound collected by the microphone 31 and reduced accuracy.

[0080] Exemplarily, the microphone docking member 33 is disposed between the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22. The first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 protect the microphone docking member 33, reducing the possibility of damage to the microphone docking member 33 from scratches or impacts. Furthermore, when the device body 200 is placed in the device accommodating portion 20a between the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22, the microphone of the device body 200 can relatively easily achieve precise alignment with the sound outlet 33a of the microphone docking member 33. The device body 200 can maintain effective contact with the microphone docking member 33.

[0081] Exemplarily, the microphone docking piece 33 is connected to the second clamping arm 22, so that when the first clamping arm 21 moves relative to the second clamping arm 22, the first clamping arm 21 is less likely to exert a large pulling force on the microphone docking piece 33, thereby reducing the possibility that the microphone docking piece 33 is deformed by the pulling of the first clamping arm 21, resulting in poor docking between the device body 200 and the microphone docking piece 33 and the formation of gaps.

[0082] In some examples, the microphone 31 can be fixed to the second clamping arm 22. The minimum length of the sound transmission tube 32 is sufficient to connect the microphone 31 and the microphone docking member 33. When using the stethoscope device 10, the first clamping arm 21, the second clamping arm 22, and the microphone 31 can be moved or operated as a whole. For example, after securing the device body 200 to the support 20, the stethoscope device 10 and the device body 200 can be held and placed as a whole on a corresponding area of ​​the body, and the relevant sound signals can be collected through the microphone 31.

[0083] In some examples, the sound tube 32 may be embedded in the second clamping arm 22 , and the sound tube 32 is invisible when viewed from the outside.

[0084] In some examples, Figure 4 The structure of the stethoscope device 10 according to an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 5 The structure of the stethoscope device 10 and the device body 200 in a connected state according to an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the microphone 31 is detachably connected to the second clamping arm 22. The microphone 31 can be separated from the second clamping arm 22 for independent use. The length of the acoustic tube 32 can be set relatively long so that the microphone 31 can move freely after being separated from the second clamping arm 22. For example, after the microphone 31 is separated from the second clamping arm 22, the maximum movable radius of the microphone 31 can be limited by the length of the acoustic tube 32. The length of the acoustic tube 32 can be set based on actual product requirements and is not specifically limited in this application.

[0085] When using the stethoscope device 10, the device body 200 can be fixed to the support 20, and then the microphone 31 and the second clamping arm 22 can be separated. The user can hold the support 20 and the device body 200 in one hand and place the microphone 31 on the corresponding area of ​​the body with the other hand to collect sound.

[0086] The design of the microphone 31 being detachable from the second clamping arm 22 can, on the one hand, reduce the possibility that the support 20 or the device body 200 blocks the microphone 31, making it difficult for the user to accurately place the microphone 31 on the corresponding area of ​​the body; on the other hand, the stethoscope device 10 is highly flexible and convenient to use. For example, after the microphone 31 is placed on the chest in front of a child to collect sound, the child does not need to turn around or move behind the child. The microphone 31 only needs to be moved to the back of the child to collect the sound; on the other hand, when the device body 200 has a display screen, the support 20 and the device body 200 can be moved as close to the user's eyes as possible to facilitate the user to view the image information displayed by the device body 200, or, when the device body 200 has a camera module, the device body 200 can be conveniently moved to a suitable height to take pictures of the microphone 31 and the corresponding area of ​​the body where the microphone 31 is placed, so as to preserve the image information collected by the sound signal, which can later assist relevant personnel (for example, medical staff, etc.) in determining whether the position of the microphone 31 is accurate.

[0087] After the microphone 31 is used to complete the sound collection work, the microphone 31 is reconnected to the second clamping arm 22 to maintain the neat appearance of the stethoscope device 10, reduce the possibility of the sound tube 32 being entangled with the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22, and provide convenience for reusing the stethoscope device 10.

[0088] In some examples, Figure 6 The structure of the stethoscope device 10 according to the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 6 As shown, the second clamping arm 22 has a hollow hole 22a. At least a portion of the sound tube 32 is located within the hollow hole 22a. The hollow hole 22a allows the sound tube 32 to be out of the way. When the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 clamp the device body 200, the device body 200 and the second clamping arm 22 are unlikely to squeeze the sound tube 32, causing deformation of the sound tube 32. This ensures smooth sound transmission within the sound tube 32. There is no connection between the sound tube 32 and the second clamping arm 22, so the material of the sound tube 32 can be different from that of the second clamping arm 22. For example, the material of the sound tube 32 can include, but is not limited to, rubber or silicone. For example, the sound tube 32 can be made of medical-grade rubber. The material of the second clamping arm 22 can also include, but is not limited to, metal or plastic. For example, the material of the second clamping arm 22 can be steel, aluminum, or polypropylene (PP). When the microphone 31 is not in use, the sound tube 32 can be stored in the hollow hole 22 a , so that the stethoscope device 10 can maintain a neat appearance.

[0089] In some examples, the first clamping arm 21 and the second clamping arm 22 may be plate-shaped structural members having a predetermined thickness.

[0090] In some examples, the sound tube 32 and the microphone docking member 33 can be integrally formed, that is, the sound tube 32 and the microphone docking member 33 can be integrally formed. For example, the sound tube 32 and the microphone docking member 33 can be formed by injection molding. There is no connection transition zone between the sound tube 32 and the microphone docking member 33, allowing the sound channel 32a and the sound outlet 33a of the sound tube 32 to be directly connected. There is no connection gap between the sound tube 32 and the microphone docking member 33, which helps reduce the possibility that sound within the sound channel 32a and the sound outlet 33a will be reflected from the surface at the connection gap and interfere with the collected sound. It also helps reduce the possibility that external ambient sound will enter through the connection gap and interfere with the collected sound.

[0091] For example, the material of the sound tube 32 and the material of the microphone docking member 33 are the same.

[0092] In some examples, the sound tube 32 can be a flexible structural member, allowing for good bendability and less likely to restrict the movement of the microphone 31. The sound tube 32 can be accommodated in a curved shape within the hollow hole 22a of the second clamping arm 22, fully utilizing the space within the hollow hole 22a. In embodiments where the microphone 31 is detachably connected to the second clamping arm 22, when the microphone 31 is separated from the second clamping arm 22 for use, the microphone 31 is not restricted by the sound tube 32. Furthermore, the microphone 31 can stretch the sound tube 32 to a certain extent, ensuring flexibility and ease of use for the microphone 31.

[0093] In some examples, the microphone docking member 33 can be a flexible structural member. When the device body 200 is placed in the device accommodating portion 20a, the device body 200 can apply compressive stress to the microphone docking member 33. The microphone docking member 33 can be deformed under the squeezing action of the device body 200, so that the microphone docking member 33 can be tightly pressed against the surface of the device body 200. It is relatively easy to achieve sealed contact between the microphone docking member 33 and the device body 200, which is conducive to shielding the external environmental sound well and reducing the possibility of the external environmental sound entering through the gap between the microphone docking member 33 and the device body 200 and being picked up by the microphone of the device body 200, thereby causing adverse interference to the sound signal collected by the pickup 31. Exemplarily, the material of the microphone docking member 33 can include but is not limited to rubber or silicone.

[0094] In some implementations, the pickup 31 includes a pickup cup 311 and a vibration membrane 312. The vibration membrane 312 is sealed and connected to the pickup cup 311 to form a pickup cavity 31a (see Figure 2(As shown in the figure), the sound transmission tube 32 is connected to the sound pickup cavity 31a. During use, the diaphragm 312 is in contact with a corresponding area of ​​the body. Sound from within the body acts on the diaphragm 312, which vibrates and transmits the sound to the sound pickup cavity 31a. The sound then enters the sound transmission tube 32 from the sound pickup cavity 31a.

[0095] In some examples, the material of the pickup cup 311 may include, but is not limited to, aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The material of the vibration membrane 312 may include, but is not limited to, rubber.

[0096] In some examples, the pickup 31 further includes a transfer tube 313 (see Figure 4 (As shown in the figure), the adapter tube 313 includes a first tube section 313a and a second tube section 313b arranged in an intersecting manner. The sound pickup cup 311 is connected to the first tube section 313a. The sound transmission tube 32 is connected to the second tube section 313b. The adapter tube 313 allows for easy connection of the sound transmission tube 32 to the sound pickup 31, simplifying the connection process.

[0097] For example, the pickup 31 may be connected to the support 20 via a transfer tube 313 .

[0098] Exemplarily, the adapter tube 313 is detachably connected to the support 20, thereby facilitating separation of the support 20 from the pickup 31. For example, the adapter tube 313 is snap-fitted to the support 20, allowing for relatively easy separation or assembly. The support 20 may be provided with a snap-fit ​​slot, and the adapter tube 313 may be directly snapped into the slot to achieve a detachable connection between the pickup 31 and the support 20. Specifically, the second clamping arm 22 may be provided with a snap-fit ​​slot. The adapter tube 313 is snap-fitted to the second clamping arm 22.

[0099] For example, the material of the transfer tube 313 may be, but is not limited to, aluminum alloy or stainless steel.

[0100] For example, the adapter tube 313 and the sound pickup cup 311 can be integrally formed. There is no transition zone between the adapter tube 313 and the sound pickup cup 311, thereby effectively shielding the sound of the external environment and preventing the external environment from entering and interfering with the sound collected by the pickup 31.

[0101] Figure 7 The structure of the stethoscope system 100 according to the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 7 As shown, the embodiment of the present application further provides a stethoscope system 100. The stethoscope system 100 includes the stethoscope device 10 of the above embodiment and a device body 200.

[0102] The device body 200 in the embodiments of the present application may be referred to as user equipment (UE) or a terminal. For example, the device body 200 may be a portable Android device (PAD), a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheld device with wireless communication capabilities, a computing device, a wearable device, a wireless terminal in remote medical care, a wireless terminal in a smart home, or other mobile or fixed terminal. The embodiments of the present application do not specifically limit the form of the terminal device.

[0103] In the embodiment of this application, Figure 8 The structure of the device main body 200 of an embodiment is schematically shown. Figure 8 As shown, the device body 200 is a handheld device with wireless communication function. The handheld device with wireless communication function can be, for example, a mobile phone. The device body 200 of the embodiment of the present application includes a housing 201 and a microphone 203.

[0104] At least part of the device body 200 is located in the device accommodating portion 20a to be fixed on the support 20. The microphone docking member 33 is connected to the device body 200, and the sound outlet 33a of the microphone docking member 33 is docked with the microphone 203 of the device body 200.

[0105] In some examples, a microphone 203 may be provided at the bottom of the housing 201. After the support 20 and the device body 200 are fixed, the bottom of the device body 200 contacts and fits with the microphone docking piece 33, and the microphone docking piece 33 corresponds to the microphone 203 of the device body 200.

[0106] In some examples, Figure 9 The structure of the stethoscope system 100 according to the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the device body 200 further includes a display screen 204. The display screen 204 has a display area for displaying image information. The display screen 204 is mounted to the housing 201, and the display area of ​​the display screen 204 is exposed to facilitate presenting image information to the user. For example, in an embodiment where the support 20 includes a first clamping arm 21, the first clamping arm 21 clamps to the display screen 204.

[0107] In some examples, when using the stethoscope system 100 to collect sounds from the body, the display screen 204 can be used to visually display the audio characteristics of the collected sounds. The audio characteristics include at least one of the amplitude and frequency of the sound signal.

[0108] In some examples, Figure 10 The interactive process of the stethoscope system 100 of the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 10 As shown, during the process of using the stethoscope system 100 to collect sounds from the body, the display screen 204 can display operation options or data information. For example, when using the stethoscope system 100, the display screen 204 can list the locations to be picked up, such as buttons such as "upper respiratory tract," "heart," "abdomen," or "fetal heart monitoring." After the user selects one of the scenarios, they can further select a specific pickup location. For example, if the user selects "upper respiratory tract," the display screen 204 can display "back" or "chest." After the user further selects one of the options, the stethoscope device 10 can collect sounds from the corresponding area, and the display screen 204 will simultaneously display the sound information picked up by the stethoscope device 10. After completing the sound pickup operation, the display screen 204 can display options such as "sound storage," "sound transmission," or "sound comparison." After the user further selects one of the options, the corresponding operation can be completed.

[0109] In some achievable ways, Figure 11 The structure of the stethoscope system 100 according to the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 11 As shown, the device body 200 of the embodiment of the present application includes a main board 202 and electronic components (not shown in the figure). The main board 202 can be arranged in the housing 201, so that the user cannot easily observe the main board 202 outside the device body 200. The electronic components are arranged on the main board 202. The main board 202 can be a printed circuit board (PCB). The electronic components can be soldered to the main board 202 by a soldering process. The electronic components include but are not limited to a central processing unit (CPU), an intelligent algorithm chip or a power management chip (PMIC). A microphone 203 can be arranged on the main board 202.

[0110] In some achievable embodiments, the device body 200 further includes a storage module 205. The storage module 205 can be provided on the main board 202. The storage module 205 is used to store the sound signal with audio characteristics picked up by the microphone 203. For example, when the user selects the "sound storage" option, the storage module 205 can store the sound signal picked up by the stethoscope device 10. Therefore, the user can perform multiple auscultation on the same body area at different time periods of the day, and the storage module 205 can store information such as the date, time, duration or area of ​​the recorded auscultation, so that on the one hand, the user can play back and listen to different sound clips; on the other hand, the user can reproduce the stored sound signal to the medical staff so that the medical staff can accurately understand the user's physical condition at that time.

[0111] In some possible implementations, see Figure 11 As shown, the device body 200 also includes a comparison module 206. The comparison module 206 can be set on the main board 202. The comparison module 206 is used to compare and analyze the audio features with the audio feature library. For example, when the user selects the "sound comparison" option, the comparison module 206 can compare and analyze the audio features with the audio feature library. The audio feature library can include samples of normal sound signals and abnormal sound signals. After the device body 200 receives the sound signal picked up by the stethoscope device 10, the audio features of the sound signal received in real time can be compared and analyzed with the audio feature library through the comparison module 206. For example, the sound signal of a specific time period can be compared with the abnormal sound signal pre-stored in the audio feature library to find audio features with closer similarity. Through the comparison results, the user can intuitively understand the current health status of his or her body.

[0112] In some examples, the comparison module 206 can also be used to perform self-comparison on the sound signals collected by multiple auscultation. By comparing the sound signals collected each time, the timing, number, or frequency of occurrence of a specific audio feature can be specifically marked to clarify the data information of the audio feature in the collected sound signals.

[0113] In some examples, the storage module 205 and the comparison module 206 may be in communication with each other. The storage module 205 may send data to the comparison module 206. After receiving the data, the comparison module 206 compares and analyzes the audio features with the audio feature library.

[0114] In some feasible embodiments, the stethoscope system 100 further includes a cloud server (not shown in the figure). The device body 200 can communicate wirelessly with the cloud server. The device body 200 can send the sound signal with audio characteristics picked up by the microphone 203 to the cloud server for storage. For example, when the user selects the "sound transmission" option, the device body 200 can send the sound signal data to the cloud server. After completing the sound signal collection work using the stethoscope device 10 and the device body 200, the device body 200 can upload the collected sound signal to the cloud server. On the one hand, the sound signal can be saved on the cloud server to avoid the problem that the local sound signal data of the device body 200 is lost and cannot be retrieved; on the other hand, medical staff of the medical institution can download the sound signal data from the cloud server to realize remote viewing and diagnosis, thereby improving the convenience of the diagnosis process.

[0115] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, internal communication between two components, or an interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on specific circumstances.

[0116] In the embodiments of the present application, any device or element referred to or implied must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically specified.

[0117] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," and so on (if any) in the description and claims of the embodiments of the present application and in the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0118] In addition, the terms "comprises" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or apparatus that includes a series of steps or elements is not necessarily limited to those steps or elements expressly listed but may include other steps or elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, product or apparatus.

[0119] The term "plurality" in this document refers to two or more. The term "and / or" in this document simply describes a relationship between related objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A alone, A and B together, or B alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates an "or" relationship between the related objects; in a formula, the character " / " indicates a "division" relationship between the related objects.

[0120] It will be understood that the various numerical numbers involved in the embodiments of the present application are merely distinctions for the convenience of description and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present application.

[0121] It can be understood that in the embodiments of the present application, the size of the serial numbers of the above-mentioned processes does not mean the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A stethoscope device, characterized in that: At least: A support, including an equipment receiving portion; an auscultation assembly connected to the support, the auscultation assembly including a sound pickup, a sound transmission tube, and a microphone docking piece, the sound transmission tube connecting the sound pickup and the microphone docking piece, the microphone docking piece including a sound outlet, the sound outlet communicating with the device accommodating portion; The support includes a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm, the pickup is arranged on a side of the second clamping arm facing away from the first clamping arm, the pickup is detachably connected to the second clamping arm, the first clamping arm is rotatably connected to the second clamping arm, and the device accommodating portion is formed between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm; The second clamping arm has a hollow hole, and at least a portion of the sound tube is bent and accommodated in the hollow hole. The sound tube is a flexible structural member, and the length of the sound tube is set so that the pickup can move freely after the pickup is separated from the second clamping arm.

2. The stethoscope device according to claim 1, wherein: The first clamping arm switches between an open position and a closed position to adjust the size of the device receiving portion, and the stethoscope assembly is connected to the second clamping arm.

3. The stethoscope device according to claim 2, characterized in that The support further includes a reset assembly, which connects the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, and is used to drive the first clamping arm to rotate from the open position to the closed position.

4. The stethoscope device according to claim 3, wherein: The reset assembly includes a rotating shaft and an elastic member, the rotating shaft connects the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, the elastic member is connected to the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, the first clamping arm switches between the open position and the closed position to compress or release the elastic member, and the elastic member is used to drive the first clamping arm to rotate from the open position to the closed position.

5. The stethoscope device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that The support also includes a flexible pad, and the first clamping arm is provided with the flexible pad, at least part of the flexible pad is located on the side of the first clamping arm facing the second clamping arm, and the first clamping arm switches between the open position and the closed position to make the flexible pad move away from or close to the second clamping arm.

6. The stethoscope device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that The microphone docking piece is arranged between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, and the microphone docking piece is connected to the second clamping arm.

7. The stethoscope device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The sound transmission tube and the microphone docking piece are an integrally formed structure.

8. The stethoscope device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The microphone docking member is a flexible structural member.

9. The stethoscope device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The pickup comprises a pickup cup and a vibration membrane. The pickup cup is sealed and connected to the vibration membrane to form a sound pickup cavity. The sound transmission tube is communicated with the sound pickup cavity.

10. The stethoscope device according to claim 9, characterized in that The pickup further includes a transfer tube, which includes a first tube section and a second tube section that are intersecting with each other. The pickup cup is connected to the first tube section, and the sound transmission tube is connected to the second tube section.

11. The stethoscope device according to claim 10, wherein: The transfer tube is detachably connected to the support.

12. The stethoscope device according to claim 11, wherein The transfer tube is connected to the support by snap-fitting.

13. A stethoscope system, characterized in that: At least: A stethoscope device according to any one of claims 1 to 12; The device body includes a microphone, at least part of which is located in the device accommodating portion to be fixed on the support, the microphone docking piece is connected to the device body, and the sound outlet of the microphone docking piece is docked with the microphone.

14. The stethoscope system according to claim 13, wherein: The device body further includes a storage module, which is used to store the sound signal with audio characteristics picked up by the microphone.

15. The stethoscope system according to claim 14, wherein: The device body further includes a comparison module, which is used to compare and analyze the audio features with an audio feature library.

16. The stethoscope system according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that The audio feature includes at least one of an amplitude and a frequency of a sound signal.

17. The stethoscope system according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that The stethoscope system further includes a cloud server, the device body communicates with the cloud server wirelessly, and the device body sends the sound signal picked up by the microphone to the cloud server for storage.

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