Rapid temperature measurement device and monitoring system

Abstract

A rapid temperature measurement device and a monitoring system are provided. The rapid temperature measurement device is installed outside a medical device (100), and a fan specifically for the rapid temperature measurement device does not need to be provided inside the medical device (100). The rapid temperature measurement device comprises a support device (200), wherein the support device (200) comprises at least one heat-insulating cavity (202) for reducing heat transfer. The heat-insulating cavity (202) is a cavity structure, and most of the heat is dissipated into the air in the heat-insulating cavity (202). Moreover, the cavity structure can reduce the area of ​​the heat transfer portion, thereby blocking part of the heat from the medical device (100) from being transferred from the mounting portion (201) of the support device (200) to the rapid temperature measurement probe (400), so that the rapid temperature measurement probe (400) can be maintained at a relatively low initial temperature.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of medical devices, and in particular to a device capable of quickly measuring body temperature. Background Art

[0002] A rapid temperature measurement device is a device used to quickly predict body temperature. It can be installed with other medical equipment (such as a monitor). This device typically uses the temperature curve of a rapid temperature measurement probe to quickly calculate and predict body temperature. The initial temperature of the rapid temperature measurement probe plays an important role in the calculation process. Therefore, the initial temperature of the rapid temperature measurement probe is generally required to be no higher than 34°C. Otherwise, measurement accuracy and prediction time will be affected.

[0003] Existing rapid temperature measurement devices are installed inside the monitor's main unit. Because the monitor generates significant heat during operation, the internal temperature of the main unit rises, which in turn causes the initial temperature of the rapid temperature probe to rise due to the ambient temperature. To address this issue, existing technologies incorporate a fan into the main unit, using it to cool the rapid temperature probe while also dissipating heat from the main unit. However, this approach suffers from increased noise levels, difficulty cleaning and disinfecting the fan, and complex maintenance.

[0004] Another existing rapid body temperature measurement device is installed on the housing of the monitor host. The host can achieve a fanless design, which solves the problem of fan noise. However, when the internal ambient temperature of the host rises, it will still be transmitted to the rapid temperature measurement probe, causing the initial temperature of the rapid temperature measurement probe to rise. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present application mainly provides a rapid body temperature measurement device and a monitoring system, which are used to enable the rapid temperature measurement probe of the rapid body temperature measurement device to maintain a lower initial temperature.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present application, a rapid body temperature measurement device is provided, comprising:

[0007] A support device, the support device having a mounting portion, the mounting portion being used to assemble the support device on a corresponding medical device, the support device having at least one thermal insulation cavity for reducing heat transfer;

[0008] A probe placement device, the probe placement device is arranged on the supporting device;

[0009] a rapid temperature measurement probe, the rapid temperature measurement probe being placed on the probe placement device in a removable manner, the rapid temperature measurement probe having a measuring end for measuring body temperature, the thermal insulation cavity being used to reduce heat from the medical device being transferred from the mounting portion to the rapid temperature measurement probe;

[0010] and a control unit, wherein the control unit is connected to the rapid temperature measurement probe signal.

[0011] In one embodiment, the thermal insulation cavity is located between the mounting portion and the rapid temperature measurement probe.

[0012] In one embodiment, at least one thermal insulation layer is further included, and the thermal insulation layer is located on the outside of the mounting portion and is used to separate the mounting portion from the corresponding medical device.

[0013] In one embodiment, at least one thermal insulation layer is further included, and the thermal insulation layer is arranged in the supporting device and located between the mounting portion and the rapid temperature measurement probe.

[0014] In one embodiment, the supporting device has a through gas flow channel, and at least the measuring end of the rapid temperature measuring probe is located in the gas flow channel, so as to reduce the temperature of the measuring end.

[0015] In one embodiment, one end of the gas flow channel is located at the bottom of the support device, and the other end is located at the top or side of the support device, and the rapid temperature measurement probe is placed in the gas flow channel with the measuring end facing downward.

[0016] In one embodiment, the gas flow channel is arranged roughly vertically, the probe placement device is at least partially located in the gas flow channel, and there is a gap between the rapid temperature measurement probe and the probe placement device. The gap is connected to the gas flow channel, so that gas can flow through the gap.

[0017] In one embodiment, the supporting device has a first shell and a second shell, the first shell has a first cavity, the second shell has a second cavity, the first cavity and the second cavity serve as the thermal insulation cavity, the control unit is installed in the first cavity or the second cavity, the mounting portion is arranged on the first shell, and the probe placement device is arranged in the second cavity.

[0018] In one embodiment, the second shell is provided with an opening, and the opening is connected to the second cavity to form the gas flow channel.

[0019] In one embodiment, the control unit is located in the middle of the first cavity or the second cavity.

[0020] In one embodiment, the measuring end of the rapid temperature measuring probe at least partially extends out of the supporting device, exposing the measuring end.

[0021] In one embodiment, the probe placement device is located on a side of the support device opposite to the mounting portion.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present application, a monitoring system is provided, characterized in that it includes a monitor and a rapid body temperature measurement device as described in the first embodiment above, the mounting portion of the rapid body temperature measurement device is installed on the host of the monitor, and at least one thermal insulation layer is provided in the host of the monitor.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present application, a rapid body temperature measurement device is provided, comprising:

[0024] A support device having a mounting portion for assembling the support device on a corresponding medical device, the support device having a through-going gas flow passage;

[0025] A probe placement device, the probe placement device is arranged on the supporting device;

[0026] a rapid temperature measurement probe, the rapid temperature measurement probe being placed on the probe placement device in a removable manner, the rapid temperature measurement probe having a measuring end for measuring body temperature, at least the measuring end of the rapid temperature measurement probe being located in the gas flow channel, for reducing the temperature of the measuring end;

[0027] and a control unit, wherein the control unit is connected to the rapid temperature measurement probe signal.

[0028] In one embodiment, one end of the gas flow channel is located at the bottom of the support device, and the other end is located at the top or side of the support device, and the rapid temperature measurement probe is placed in the gas flow channel with the measuring end facing downward.

[0029] In one embodiment, the gas flow channel is arranged roughly vertically, the probe placement device is at least partially located in the gas flow channel, and there is a gap between the rapid temperature measurement probe and the probe placement device. The gap is connected to the gas flow channel, so that gas can flow through the gap.

[0030] In one embodiment, at least one thermal insulation layer is further included, and the thermal insulation layer is located on the outside of the mounting portion and is used to separate the mounting portion from the corresponding medical device.

[0031] In one embodiment, at least one thermal insulation layer is further included, and the thermal insulation layer is arranged in the supporting device and located between the mounting portion and the rapid temperature measurement probe.

[0032] In one embodiment, the supporting device has a first shell and a second shell, the first shell has a first cavity, the second shell has a second cavity, the first cavity and the second cavity serve as the thermal insulation cavity, the control unit is installed in the first cavity or the second cavity, the mounting portion is arranged on the first shell, and the probe placement device is arranged in the second cavity.

[0033] In one embodiment, the second shell is provided with an opening, and the opening is connected to the second cavity to form the gas flow channel.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present application, a monitoring system is provided, comprising a monitor and a rapid body temperature measurement device as described above, wherein the mounting portion of the rapid body temperature measurement device is mounted on a host of the monitor.

[0035] In one embodiment, the shortest distance between the rapid temperature measurement probe and the host of the monitor is ≥0.8 cm.

[0036] According to the rapid temperature measurement device of the above embodiment, the rapid temperature measurement device is installed externally on medical equipment, eliminating the need for a dedicated fan inside the medical equipment. The rapid temperature measurement device includes a support device with at least one insulating cavity for reducing heat transfer. The insulating cavity is a cavity structure, dissipating most of the heat into the air within the cavity. Furthermore, the cavity structure reduces the area of ​​heat transfer, thereby preventing some heat from the medical equipment from being transferred from the mounting portion of the support device to the rapid temperature measurement probe, thereby maintaining a relatively low initial temperature (compared to other prior art solutions).

[0037] According to the rapid temperature measurement device of the above embodiment, the rapid temperature measurement device is installed externally on medical equipment, eliminating the need for a dedicated fan inside the medical equipment. The rapid temperature measurement device includes a support device with a continuous air flow channel. At least the measuring end of the rapid temperature measurement probe is located within the air flow channel, allowing the flowing air to carry away the temperature of the measuring end of the rapid temperature measurement probe, ensuring that the initial temperature of the measuring end is consistent with or close to the ambient temperature. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the structure of a rapid body temperature measurement device in one embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance and structure of a rapid body temperature measurement device in one embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a rapid body temperature measurement device in one embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of a rapid body temperature measurement device in one embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of a bottom perspective of a transverse cross-section of a rapid body temperature measurement device in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The present invention will be further described in detail below by means of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Similar elements in different embodiments are numbered with associated similar elements. In the following embodiments, many detailed descriptions are provided to enable the present application to be better understood. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that some of the features may be omitted in different circumstances, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, some operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid the core portion of the present application being overwhelmed by excessive descriptions, and for those skilled in the art, it is not necessary to describe these related operations in detail. They will fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and the general technical knowledge in the art.

[0044] In addition, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification may be combined in any appropriate manner to form various embodiments. Furthermore, the steps or actions in the method description may be reordered or adjusted in a manner readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various sequences in the specification and drawings are provided solely for the purpose of clearly describing a particular embodiment and are not intended to be mandatory, unless otherwise specified.

[0045] Component numbers used herein, such as "first" and "second," are used solely to distinguish the components being described and do not convey any sequential or technical meaning. References to "connection" and "coupling" in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (couplings).

[0046] This embodiment provides a rapid temperature measurement device that can be used to quickly predict body temperature. The rapid temperature measurement device can be used alone or in conjunction with other medical equipment, such as a monitor.

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment, the rapid body temperature measurement device includes a supporting device 200, a probe placement device 300, a rapid temperature measurement probe 400 and a control unit 500.

[0048] The support device 200 serves as the supporting structure for the entire rapid temperature measurement device and can be of various configurations, such as a housing-type support structure, a bracket-type support structure, and the like. The support device 200 can be mounted on various medical devices 100, such as monitors. Therefore, the support device 200 includes a mounting portion 201. This mounting portion 201 can employ various structures capable of achieving a fixed connection (removable or non-removable) or a movable connection with the medical device 100. For example, the mounting portion 201 can be threaded, snap-fit, axially mated, tightly fitted, welded, magnetically fixed, or adhesively bonded to the medical device 100. Through this mounting portion 201, the support device 200 can be assembled onto the corresponding medical device 100, thereby installing the entire rapid temperature measurement device on the medical device 100.

[0049] The probe placement device 300 is used to place the rapid temperature measurement probe 400. Typically, the probe placement device 300 includes a placement structure, and the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 is removably placed on the placement structure of the probe placement device 300. For example, the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 is placed on the probe placement device 300 by engaging an axis with a hole. The placement structure of the probe placement device 300 may include a placement hole, and the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 is placed in the corresponding placement hole. Alternatively, the placement structure may be a hook, a clamp, a magnetic element, or other structures. Of course, when the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 is placed on the probe placement device 300, it can be removably fixed to prevent movement. In other embodiments, the fixing structure may not be provided, and the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 may not be fixed. The rapid temperature measurement probe 400 is typically placed in the probe placement device 300. When in use, the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 can be removed to perform a measurement. After the measurement is completed, the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 is returned to the probe placement device 300.

[0050] The probe placement device 300 is mounted on the support device 200. The rapid temperature measurement probe 400 typically includes a measuring end 410 for measuring body temperature. This measuring end 410 is used to measure the temperature of the subject. A control unit 500 is connected to the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 via a signal connection. This signal connection can be achieved via a wired or wireless method, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a cable. The control unit 500 typically includes components such as a processor and memory, and is used to control the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 and receive data feedback from the rapid temperature measurement probe 400.

[0051] The initial temperature of the measuring end 410, the primary measurement site, influences the final results. To prevent internal heat generation within the medical device 100, such as heat generated during operation of the monitor's main unit, from affecting the initial temperature of the measuring end 410, in one embodiment, the support device 200 includes at least one insulating cavity 202 for reducing heat transfer. This insulating cavity 202 is used to reduce the transfer of heat from the medical device 100 from the mounting portion 201 to the rapid temperature measurement probe 400. The insulating cavity 202 is a cavity structure, with most of its area being hollow. Most of the heat is dissipated into the air within the insulating cavity 202. Furthermore, the cavity structure reduces the physical structure, thereby reducing the area of ​​the heat transfer portion. This reduces the amount of heat transferred from the mounting portion 201 of the support device 200 to the rapid temperature measurement probe 400, allowing the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 to maintain a relatively low initial temperature (compared to other solutions in the prior art).

[0052] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and 4 The heat-insulating cavity 202 is located between the mounting portion 201 and the rapid temperature measuring probe 400 to more effectively block heat transfer from the mounting portion 201 to the rapid temperature measuring probe 400. The heat-insulating cavity 202 can be one or more than two, and its distribution position can also be flexibly set.

[0053] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment, to further reduce the impact of the medical device 100 on the initial temperature of the rapid temperature measurement probe 400, the probe placement device 300 is located on the side of the support device 200 opposite the mounting portion 201. That is, the probe placement device 300 and the mounting portion 201 are located on either side of the support device 200. This keeps the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 as far away from the medical device 100 as possible. Of course, in some embodiments, the probe placement device 300 and the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 can also be located on the side of the support device 200 adjacent to the mounting portion 201.

[0054] In one embodiment, the shortest distance between the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 and the host of the medical device 100 (such as a monitor) is ≥0.8 cm.

[0055] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4In one embodiment, the support device 200 adopts a shell structure. Specifically, the support device 200 has a first shell 210 and a second shell 220. The first shell 210 has a first cavity, and the second shell 220 has a second cavity. The first cavity and the second cavity serve as the insulation cavity 202. The control unit 500 is installed in the first cavity or the second cavity. The mounting portion 201 is provided on the first shell 210, and the probe placement device 300 is provided in the second cavity. The first cavity and the second cavity can form a double insulation cavity 202 structure, further preventing heat from being transferred to the rapid temperature measurement probe 400.

[0056] In one embodiment, the control unit 500 is located in the middle of the first cavity or the second cavity. Figure 1 and 4 As shown, the control unit 500 is located in the middle of the first cavity, and except for necessary connection structures, the surrounding areas can be cavities to further block the transfer of heat.

[0057] Furthermore, in order to improve the heat insulation effect, an embodiment further includes a heat insulation layer, which is made of a heat insulation material and can block part of the heat from being transferred to the rapid temperature measurement probe 400.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 1 and 4 In one embodiment, the thermal insulation layer 230 is located outside the mounting portion 201 and is used to separate the mounting portion 201 from the corresponding medical device 100. When the support device 200 is installed on the medical device 100, the thermal insulation layer 230 separates the medical device 100 from the mounting portion 201, reducing heat transfer from the medical device 100 to the mounting portion 201, and further preventing heat within the medical device 100 from affecting the initial temperature of the rapid temperature measurement probe 400.

[0059] In another embodiment, the heat insulating layer 230 is provided in the supporting device 200 and is located between the mounting portion 201 and the rapid temperature measuring probe 400. The heat insulating layer 230 can be provided in many locations, as long as it is located on the heat transfer path between the mounting portion 201 and the rapid temperature measuring probe 400, for example, Figure 1 In the figure, the thermal insulation layer 230 is located on a side wall of the first shell 210 close to the second shell 220. In addition, the thermal insulation layer 230 can also be set on a side wall of the first shell 210 close to the mounting portion 201, or the thermal insulation layer 230 can be set on the side wall of the second shell 220 close to the first shell 210, or it can also be set between the probe placement device 300 and the second shell 220 or between the probe placement device 300 and the rapid temperature measurement probe 400.

[0060] In addition, in other embodiments, the thermal insulation layer 230 may also be disposed inside the medical device 100, for example, on the side wall of the main body of the medical device 100 close to the support device 200, either on the outside or the inside of the side wall.

[0061] Furthermore, in order to further prevent the rapid temperature measurement probe 400, especially the initial temperature of the measuring end 410 from being too high, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and 4 In one embodiment, the support device 200 has a continuous gas flow channel 240. At least the measuring end 410 of the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 is located within the gas flow channel 240, which is used to reduce the temperature of the measuring end 410. The gas flow within the gas flow channel 240 can remove heat from the measuring end 410 and other parts of the rapid temperature measurement probe 400, thereby keeping the measuring end 410 and the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 as close to or consistent with the ambient temperature as possible.

[0062] In one embodiment, one end of the gas flow channel 240 is located at the bottom of the support device 200, and the other end is located at the top or side of the support device 200. The rapid temperature measurement probe 400 is placed in the gas flow channel 240 with the measuring end 410 facing downward.

[0063] The gas flow channel 240 is generally arranged vertically, and the probe placement device 300 is at least partially located in the gas flow channel 240. A gap is provided between the rapid temperature measurement probe 400 and the probe placement device 300, and the gap communicates with the gas flow channel 240, allowing gas to flow through the gap.

[0064] In one embodiment, the second shell 220 is provided with an opening, which is connected to the second cavity to form a gas flow channel 240. Figures 2 to 4 In the structure shown, the second shell 220 is provided with openings 221 and 222 at the top and bottom, and the placement structure of the probe placement device 300 is communicated with the second cavity to facilitate gas flow.

[0065] In another embodiment, the measuring end 410 of the rapid temperature measuring probe 400 can be designed to at least partially extend outside the support device 200, exposing the measuring end 410. The measuring end 410 is directly exposed to the atmosphere, and its initial temperature can be kept consistent with the outside environment as much as possible.

[0066] The above embodiments are also subject to modification. For example, in a rapid temperature measurement device, the gas flow channel 240 structure can be used alone or in combination with at least one of the insulation cavity 202 structure and the insulation layer 230 structure. Similarly, the insulation layer 230 structure can be used alone or in combination with at least one of the insulation cavity 202 structure and the gas flow channel 240 structure.

[0067] On the other hand, this embodiment also provides a monitoring system, which includes a monitor and a rapid temperature measurement device. The monitor can be any device capable of performing a monitoring function. The rapid temperature measurement device can be any of the rapid temperature measurement devices described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the mounting portion 201 of the rapid temperature measurement device is mounted on the monitor host.

[0068] The above specific examples are used to illustrate the present application, which is only used to help understand the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, according to the concept of the present application, the above specific implementation methods can be modified.

Claims

1. A rapid body temperature measurement device, characterized in that: include: A support device, the support device having a mounting portion, the mounting portion being used to detachably mount the support device on a corresponding medical device, the support device having at least one thermally insulating cavity for reducing heat transfer; A probe placement device, the probe placement device is arranged on the supporting device; a rapid temperature measurement probe, the rapid temperature measurement probe being placed on the probe placement device in a removable manner, the rapid temperature measurement probe having a measuring end for measuring body temperature, the thermal insulation cavity being used to reduce heat from the medical device being transferred from the mounting portion to the rapid temperature measurement probe; and a control unit, wherein the control unit is connected to the rapid temperature measurement probe signal; The support device comprises a first shell and a second shell, the first shell having a first cavity, the second shell having a second cavity, the first cavity and the second cavity serving as the thermal insulation cavity, the control unit being mounted in the first cavity, the mounting portion being disposed on the first shell, and the probe placement device being disposed in the second cavity; The thermal insulation cavity is located between the mounting portion and the rapid temperature measurement probe, so that the shortest distance between the rapid temperature measurement probe and the medical device is ≥0.8 cm.

2. The rapid body temperature measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes at least one heat insulation layer, which is located on the outside of the mounting portion and is used to separate the mounting portion from the corresponding medical device.

3. The rapid body temperature measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes at least one heat insulation layer, which is arranged in the supporting device and located between the mounting portion and the rapid temperature measurement probe.

4. The rapid body temperature measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting device has a through gas flow channel, and at least the measuring end of the rapid temperature measuring probe is located in the gas flow channel, which is used to reduce the temperature of the measuring end.

5. The rapid body temperature measurement device according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the gas flow channel is located at the bottom of the support device, and the other end is located at the top or side of the support device. The rapid temperature measurement probe is placed in the gas flow channel with the measuring end facing downward.

6. The rapid body temperature measurement device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The gas flow channel is arranged vertically, the probe placement device is at least partially located in the gas flow channel, there is a gap between the rapid temperature measurement probe and the probe placement device, the gap is communicated with the gas flow channel, so that gas can flow through the gap.

7. The rapid body temperature measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second shell is provided with an opening, and the opening is communicated with the second cavity to form a gas flow channel.

8. The rapid body temperature measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit is located in the middle of the first cavity or the second cavity.

9. The rapid body temperature measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The measuring end of the rapid temperature measuring probe at least partially extends out of the supporting device, exposing the measuring end.

10. The rapid body temperature measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The probe placement device is located on a side of the supporting device opposite to the mounting portion.

11. A monitoring system, characterized in that: It comprises a monitor and a rapid body temperature measurement device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the mounting portion of the rapid body temperature measurement device is mounted on the host of the monitor.

12. A monitoring system, characterized in that: It comprises a monitor and the rapid body temperature measuring device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting portion of the rapid body temperature measuring device is mounted on the host of the monitor, and at least one heat insulation layer is provided inside the host of the monitor.

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