Clamp type electrode device and elastic component for clamp type electrode device

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamp type electrode device and an elastic component for the clamp type electrode device. The clamp-type electrode device may include: a clamp body including a first clamp wing, a second clamp wing facing the first clamp wing, and a hinge unit supporting respective end portions of the first clamp wing and the second clamp wing; the electrode unit comprises a first electrode located on the face, facing the second clamp wing, of the first clamp wing and a second electrode located on the face, facing the first clamp wing, of the second clamp wing; and an elastic member connecting the first electrode and the first clamp wing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The following description relates to a clamp-type electrode device and an elastic component used in the clamp-type electrode device. Background Art

[0002] Body composition analysis generally refers to measuring and analyzing the proportion of water, fat, bone or muscle in the body of the measured object. The analyzed body composition information is very useful in various fields.

[0003] For example, in the field of fitness, body composition information can be used to develop exercise plans or analyze progress or results. In addition, in the medical field, body composition information can be used to analyze the body composition status of patients and treat patients. Methods for measuring body composition include methods for measuring body electrical impedance values. Summary of the invention

[0004] Technical issues to be solved

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to improve the measurement accuracy or skin adhesion of a clamp-type electrode device and to improve the comfort level of a subject wearing the clamp-type electrode device.

[0006] In addition, the present invention aims to reduce the pain caused to the subject by the clamp-type electrode device by using a deformable elastic component that is suitable for various body shapes of the subject.

[0007] In addition, the present invention aims to overcome the movement or separation of the electrode during the measurement process by the elastic component, taking into account the characteristic of the clamp electrode device to measure the body composition at a constant position for a certain period of time (for example, 1 minute) or longer.

[0008] However, the technical problems of the embodiments of this document are not limited to the above problems, and there may be other technical problems.

[0009] Technical solutions to the problem

[0010] According to one embodiment, a clamp-type electrode device may include: a clamp body, which includes a first clamp wing, a second clamp wing facing the first clamp wing, and a hinge unit supporting one end of each of the first clamp wing and the second clamp wing; an electrode unit, which includes a first electrode located on a surface of the first clamp wing facing the second clamp wing and a second electrode located on a surface of the second clamp wing facing the first clamp wing; and an elastic component, which connects the first electrode and the first clamp wing.

[0011] According to one embodiment, an elastic component for a clamp-type electrode device may include: a support surface facing a fastening target of the clamp-type electrode device; a side wall extending from the support surface; and a fastening area located at an end of the side wall opposite to the support surface and coupled to the clamp-type electrode device.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to one embodiment, in a clamp-type electrode device and an elastic component for the clamp-type electrode device, the second point of the side wall forms a relatively smaller deformable range compared to the first point, which can improve the adhesion between the clamp-type electrode device and the subject, measurement accuracy and ease of use.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the clamp-type electrode device and the elastic component used for the clamp-type electrode device can adjust the deformation shape and deformable range of the elastic component through various structural designs, and the clamp-type electrode device can be easily and effectively worn by the subject according to the physical conditions of different subjects.

[0015] The effects of the clamp-type electrode device and the clamp-type electrode device according to an embodiment are not limited to the above-mentioned contents, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned from the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram of body composition measurement according to an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2a is Figure 1 A conceptual diagram of a magnified portion of an electrode connected to a subject's arm.

[0018] Figure 2b is Figure 1 A conceptual diagram of an enlarged view of a portion of electrodes connected to a subject's leg.

[0019] Figure 3a is a perspective view of a state where a clamp-type electrode device is worn on an arm of a subject according to an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3b is a perspective view of a state where a clamp-type electrode device is worn on a subject's leg according to an embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a clamp-type electrode device according to one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a clamp-type electrode device according to one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0024] Figure 7 is a side view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0025] Figure 8 is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0026] Fig. 9 is an enlarged view of an elastic component according to an embodiment.

[0027] Fig.10 is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0028] Fig.11 is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0029] Fig.12 is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0030] Fig.13 is a perspective view of a partial configuration of a clamp-type electrode device according to an embodiment.

[0031] Fig.14a is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0032] Fig.14b is a side view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0033] Fig.14c is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0034] Fig.14d is an enlarged view of an elastic component according to an embodiment.

[0035] Fig.14e is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0036] Fig.14f is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The description of the specific structure or function disclosed in the present invention is only used to illustrate the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention, and thus, the embodiments can be implemented in various forms. Therefore, the form of actual implementation is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, and the scope of this specification includes changes, equivalents or substitutes included in the technical concepts described in the embodiments.

[0038] The terms "first" or "second" can be used to describe a plurality of components, however, these terms are only used to distinguish one component from other components. For example, the first component can be named as the second component, and similarly, the second component can also be named as the first component.

[0039] When it is described that a component is “connected” to another component, it can be directly connected to or attached to the other component; however, it can also be understood that there are other components between them.

[0040] In the absence of special instructions in the content, singular expressions include plural meanings. In this specification, the terms "including" or "having" are used to express the existence of features, numbers, steps, operations, constituent elements, accessories or combinations thereof recorded in the specification, and do not exclude the existence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, constituent elements, accessories or combinations thereof, or additional functions.

[0041] In the absence of other definitions, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the common meanings understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. Commonly used terms that are the same as dictionary definitions should be understood to have meanings consistent with the common content of the relevant technology and should not be overly idealized or interpreted as formal meanings unless explicitly mentioned in this application.

[0042] In the following, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components are given the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and repeated descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0043] Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram of body composition measurement according to an embodiment, Figure 2a is Figure 1 A conceptual diagram of a magnified portion of an electrode connected to a subject's arm, Figure 2b is Figure 1 A conceptual diagram of an enlarged view of a portion of electrodes connected to a subject's leg.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2a and Figure 2b , the body composition measurement device 10 can measure and / or analyze the body composition of the subject.

[0045] In one embodiment, the body composition measuring device 10 can apply current to at least two points of the subject's body and obtain a voltage difference through a built-in voltmeter. In addition, the body composition measuring device 10 can also calculate the body impedance value through the applied current value and the voltage difference, and use it to analyze the composition or composition ratio of the subject's body.

[0046] In one embodiment, the body composition measurement device 10 can apply current to the subject's body (e.g., limbs or body). For example, when the subject is a human, the point where the current is applied can be an arm or a leg. Alternatively, when the subject is another mammal, the point where the current is applied can be a leg or a trunk. Hereinafter, an embodiment when the subject is a human and the current can be applied to any point in its arms and legs will be exemplified to describe the body composition measurement device 10, but the actual embodiment is not limited thereto.

[0047] In one embodiment, the body composition measuring device 10 can measure the impedance value of a certain part of the subject's body and analyze its body composition through it. For example, the impedance value of the body can be substituted into a pre-stored formula together with another measurement value (e.g., height, weight, etc.), and then the body composition is calculated and analyzed. In addition, additional input information (e.g., gender, age, etc.) can be entered into the formula to analyze the body composition. In one embodiment, a look-up table showing the relationship between body composition and measurement values ​​can be prepared in advance, and the ratio of body composition corresponding to the impedance value and other measurement values ​​in the look-up table can be measured to analyze the body composition of the subject.

[0048] For example, the body composition measurement device 10 can use two current electrodes 11, 21 and two voltage electrodes 13, 23 to measure impedance values ​​(or resistance values). Figure 1 , Figure 2a and Figure 2b As shown, the first current electrode 11 of the body composition measurement device 10 can be connected to a partial area of ​​the arm 3 (e.g., the right wrist) of the subject 1, and the second current electrode 21 of the body composition measurement device 10 can be connected to a partial area of ​​the leg 5 (e.g., the right ankle) of the subject 1. In addition, the first voltage electrode 13 of the body composition measurement device 10 can be connected to a partial area of ​​the arm 3 (e.g., the right wrist), and the second voltage electrode 23 can be connected to a partial area of ​​the leg 5 (e.g., the right ankle).

[0049] In one embodiment, the body composition measurement device 10 may provide current between the two current electrodes 11, 21 and may measure the voltage difference between the two voltage electrodes 13, 23. The body composition measurement device 10 may measure the impedance value using the applied current amount and the voltage difference.

[0050] The above exemplary description is to measure the impedance values ​​of the body parts leading to the right arm 3, the body and the right leg 5 by connecting two current electrodes 11, 21 and two voltage electrodes 13, 23 to the right wrist and the right ankle respectively, but the actual implementation is not limited to the above implementation.

[0051] For example, Figure 1 As shown, the third current electrode 31 of the body composition measurement device 10 can be connected to a partial area of ​​the arm 3 of the subject 1 (e.g., the left wrist), the fourth current electrode 41 can be connected to a partial area of ​​the leg 5 of the subject 1 (e.g., the left ankle), the third voltage electrode 33 can be connected to a partial area of ​​the arm 3 (e.g., the left wrist), and / or the fourth voltage electrode 43 can be connected to a partial area of ​​the leg 5 of the subject 1 (e.g., the left ankle).

[0052] In one embodiment, the body composition measurement device 10 can measure the impedance value of each part of the subject's body by using at least two of the multiple current electrodes 11 , 21 , 31 , 41 and at least two of the multiple voltage electrodes 13 , 23 , 33 , 43 .

[0053] For example, the impedance values ​​to the right arm 3, body and left leg 5 can be measured by connecting two current electrodes 11, 41 and two voltage electrodes 13, 43 to the right wrist and left ankle, respectively. In addition, the impedance values ​​to the right leg 5 and the left leg 5 can be measured by connecting two current electrodes 21, 41 and two voltage electrodes 23, 43 to the right ankle and the left ankle, respectively.

[0054] In one embodiment, the body composition measurement device 10 can measure a plurality of impedance values ​​and process them to obtain the impedance values ​​of each part of the body, arm 3 and leg 5. Alternatively, by changing the electrode combination connected to each part of the body of the subject 1, the body composition measurement device 10 can measure the impedance values ​​of each of the body, arm 3 and leg 5 separately.

[0055] In one embodiment, the body composition measurement device 10 may need to periodically or repeatedly measure the body composition of the subject 1. For example, in the medical field, by regularly checking the changes in body composition, the increase or decrease in water or muscle mass in the patient can be understood. In addition, doctors can also view new developments from the body composition analysis results and estimate the progression or remission status of the patient's disease.

[0056] In one embodiment, when the body composition measurement device 10 performs repeated measurements, the various electrodes mentioned above can be connected to the subject, removed from the subject after the measurement, and then reconnected to the subject when the body composition is measured again. However, since the impedance value of the human body may vary depending on the position of the electrode, the electrode should be connected to the position where it was connected during the last measurement. When the electrode is connected to another position different from the position where it was connected during the last measurement, the repeatability of the impedance value may be reduced. To improve repeatability, the electrode should be fixed at one position each time. In order to fix the electrode at a fixed position of the subject, a mark can be left on the body in advance, or the electrode can be fixed at a fixed position on a specific part of the body (for example, a bone protrusion) that can be used as a reference point or reference mark.

[0057] For example, on the arm 3 of the subject 1, at the position of the ulna head 3a of the subject 1, with the first reference line L1 roughly perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the arm as a reference, the first current electrode 11 and the first voltage electrode 12 can be respectively connected to the preset upper and lower positions of the first reference line L1.

[0058] For example, on the leg 3 of the subject 1, at the lateral malleolus 5a or the medial malleolus 5b of the subject 1, with the second reference line L2 roughly perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the leg 5 as a reference, the second current electrode 21 and the second voltage electrode 22 can be respectively connected to the preset upper and lower positions of the second reference line L2.

[0059] Figure 3a is a perspective view of a state where a clamp-type electrode device is worn on an arm of a subject according to an embodiment, Figure 3b is a perspective view of a state where a clamp-type electrode device is worn on a subject's leg according to an embodiment.

[0060] Reference Figure 3a and Figure 3b The clamp-type electrode device 100 can be connected to the body of the subject 1 (eg, the left arm 3 or the left leg 5).

[0061] In one embodiment, the clamp-type electrode device 100 may be Figure 1 The clamp-type electrode device 100 may be a partial configuration of the body composition measurement device 10, or may be an independent configuration that can be connected to the body composition measurement device 10. The clamp-type electrode device 100 may include electrodes inside and be connected to the subject's body so that the electrodes can contact the subject.

[0062] In one embodiment, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can improve the ease of attachment or repeatability of the electrode. For example, the attachment position may vary depending on the proficiency of the person attaching the electrode, and when the skin sweats, the electrode may not be easily attached or easily fall off the sweaty skin. The clamp-type electrode device 100 can be installed at a relatively fixed position on the body, is easy to install and does not require a separate adhesive material, or is not easy to fall off due to sweating after installation.

[0063] In one embodiment, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can be installed at the wrist of the arm 3 or the ankle of the leg 5 of the subject 1, and the body composition measurement device 10 can measure the body composition of the subject 1 by using the clamp-type electrode device 100.

[0064] In one embodiment, the first clamp body 110 and the second clamp body 120 of the clamp electrode device 100 can be arranged side by side and connected to form a device. A certain gap can be formed between the first clamp body 110 and the second clamp body 120, and a specific reference position of the arm 3 or leg 5 of the subject 1 can be located in the gap.

[0065] For example, Figure 3a As shown, when the clamp-type electrode device 100 is mounted on the arm 3 of the subject 1, the ulna 3a of the subject 1 can be located between the first clamp body 110 and the second clamp body 120. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. Figure 3b As shown, when the clamp-type electrode device 100 is installed on the leg 5 of the subject 1 , the lateral ankle bone 5 a of the subject 1 may be located between the first clamp body 110 and the second clamp body 120 .

[0066] In one embodiment, the Figure 3a The clamp-type electrode device 100 on the leg 5 of the subject 1 and the Figure 3b The clamp-type electrode device 100 on the arm 3 of the subject 1 may be substantially the same or similar in structure and size, or the size may vary according to the thickness of the corresponding body part.

[0067] However, "substantially" in itself can reflect the same level of tolerance or error in the general manufacturing process. Alternatively, "substantially" can refer to a range including any one of + / -0.1%, + / -0.5%, + / -1%, + / -3%, + / -5%, + / -7%, + / -10%, + / -15% and + / -20% based on the literally same 0%.

[0068] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a clamp-type electrode device according to an embodiment, Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a clamp-type electrode device according to one embodiment. Specifically, Figure 5 is along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the clamp-type electrode device 100 observed along the AA' direction.

[0069] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 According to an embodiment, a clamp-type electrode device 100 may include at least one clamp body 105 , an electrode unit 150 and an elastic component 160 .

[0070] In one embodiment, the clamp body 105 may form a main body, housing or body of the clamp electrode device 100. The clamp body 105 may include at least two clamp wings (e.g., a first clamp wing 131 and a second clamp wing 132) for supporting the electrode unit 150, and a hinge unit 135 for supporting and rotating the at least two clamp wings. In addition, the clamp body 105 may further include a handle 107, which faces the opposite direction to the electrode unit 150 according to the hinge unit 135. The handle 107 can rotate the clamp body 105.

[0071] In one embodiment, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can be installed on the user by applying an external force to the handle 107 and removing the external force. For example, when the user or the like applies an external force to the handle 107, the tension can be transmitted to the hinge unit 135, and the clamp wings 131 and 132 of the clamp body 105 can move in two directions (e.g., + / -Z directions) away from each other. When the external force applied to the handle 107 is removed, the clamp wings 131 and 132 of the clamp body 105 can move again to the original position before the external force is applied to the handle 107 under the elastic action of the hinge unit 135, and as a result, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can be installed on the user or restored to the original state.

[0072] In one embodiment, the clamp-type electrode device 100 may include a plurality of clamp bodies 105 . For example, the clamp body 105 may include a first clamp body 110 and a second clamp body 120 .

[0073] In one embodiment, the first clamp body 110 and the second clamp body 120 may be arranged side by side, and one end in one direction (e.g., -X direction or handle 107 direction) may be connected to each other. The first clamp body 110 and the second clamp body 120 may have a shape extending from one end connected to each other in the direction of the other end opposite thereto (e.g., +X direction). The other ends of the first clamp body 110 and the second clamp body 120 may be spaced apart from each other and extend side by side, and there may be a gap between them.

[0074] In one embodiment, a specific body part of subject 1 (e.g., Figure 2a ulnar head 3a or Figure 2bThe ankle bones 5a, 5b) can be located in the gap between the first clamp body 110 and the second clamp body 120, and the clamp-type electrode device 100 can be installed on the subject 1. The protruding body part can be used as a reference point or a reference mark, whereby the clamp-type electrode device 100 can be installed on the user in a consistent installation position. Alternatively, since the protruding body part limits the movement of the clamp-type electrode device 100, it is possible to prevent the clamp-type electrode device 100 from moving and changing its position in the installed state, or to prevent the position of the electrode unit 150 from being separated. Although not shown in the figure, the first clamp body 110 and the second clamp body 120 can be installed independently, can be separated from each other, or can be rotated at a certain angle independently of each other. Below, for ease of description, Figure 5 The electrode unit 150 and the elastic member 160 of the first clamp body 110 are shown as an example, but the clamp body 105 according to various embodiments of this document may be either or both of the first clamp body 110 or the second clamp body 120 .

[0075] In one embodiment, the clamp body 105 may include a first clamp wing 131, a second clamp wing 132, and a hinge unit 135. The first clamp wing 131 and the second clamp wing 132 may face each other. The hinge unit 135 may support the first clamp wing 131 and the second clamp wing 132.

[0076] For example, one end portion (eg, end portion in the −X axis direction) of each of the first clamp wing 131 and the second clamp wing 132 may be supported by the hinge unit 135. The first clamp wing 131 and the second clamp wing 132 may relatively rotate or tilt around the hinge unit 135.

[0077] In one embodiment, the electrode unit 150 may include a first electrode 151 and a second electrode 152. The first electrode 151 may be located on a surface of the first clamping wing 131 facing the second clamping wing 132, and the second electrode 152 may be located on a surface of the second clamping wing 132 facing the first clamping wing 131.

[0078] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, when the clamp-type electrode device 100 includes two clamp bodies 105, the clamp-type electrode device 100 may include two electrode units 150 and a total of four electrodes. Since the two clamp bodies 105 may be spaced a certain distance apart, the electrode unit 150 located in one clamp body 105 may be spaced a certain distance apart from the electrode unit 150 located in the other clamp body 105. Although not shown in the figure, the electrode unit 150 may be connected to an external device (e.g., Figure 1 body composition measurement device 10).

[0079] In one embodiment, the multiple electrodes 151, 152 of the clamp-type electrode device 100 can repeatedly contact the skin at different positions and repeat the measurement. During the repeated measurement process of repeatedly installing and separating the electrode unit 150, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can be clamped at a certain position, and the multiple electrodes 151, 152 can respectively contact the skin at a position substantially the same as the previous contact position. In this way, despite repeated measurements, the electrodes can still contact almost the same position, thereby obtaining body composition measurement results with higher repeatability. With the improvement of repeatability, the inspector can accurately detect the changes in body composition over time through regular and repeated measurement results, check the changes in the physical condition of subject 1 and take measures, such as changing the treatment method and / or medication, or changing the exercise plan of subject 1.

[0080] In one embodiment, the elastic member 160 may connect the first electrode 151 to the first clamping wing 131. However, this is only an example, and the elastic member 160 according to one embodiment may connect any one of the plurality of electrodes 151, 152 to any one of the plurality of clamping wings 131, 132.

[0081] In one embodiment, the clamp-type electrode device 100 may include a plurality of elastic components 160. For example, any one of the plurality of elastic components 160 may connect the second electrode 152 to the second clamp wing 132. The plurality of elastic components 160 may have substantially the same or similar shapes and sizes, or may have different shapes and sizes. Hereinafter, for ease of description, an example of the elastic component 160 connecting the first electrode 151 to the first clamp wing 131 is provided, but the example is not limited thereto in actual implementation.

[0082] Figure 6 is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment, Figure 7 is a side view of an elastic component according to an embodiment, Figure 8 is a perspective view of an elastic member according to an embodiment.

[0083] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 According to an embodiment, the elastic member 160 may include a support surface 170 , a side wall 180 , and a fastening area 190 .

[0084] In one embodiment, the elastic member 160 may support any one of the electrodes 151 , 152 of the electrode unit 150 (eg, the first electrode 151 ), and may be coupled to any position of the clamp body 105 (eg, the first clamp wing 131 ).

[0085] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the elastic member 160 may be formed of an elastic material, for example, may include at least some of rubber and silicone. When the clamp-type electrode device 100 is mounted on the subject 1, the elastic member 160 may provide limited flexibility for the position of the first electrode 151.

[0086] In one embodiment, the support surface 170 of the elastic member 160 may contact the subject 1 fixed by the clamp-type electrode device 100 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the subject 1. Thus, the first electrode 151 may be supported by the support surface 170 of the elastic member 160 and may contact the subject 1 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the subject 1. The contact area between the first electrode 151 and the subject 1 may be increased by the elastic member 160.

[0087] In one embodiment, the first electrode 151 and the supporting surface 170 of the elastic component 160 may each have a curved shape. Through the curved shape of the first electrode 151, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can increase the contact area with the subject 1, and the elastic component 160 can improve the supporting capacity of the first electrode 151.

[0088] In an embodiment, the support surface 170 may be coupled to the first electrode 151. The support surface 170 may have a substantially flat surface or a curved shape corresponding to the shape of the first electrode 151. The support surface 170 may include a fastening hole 171 and a cable hole 173. The fastening hole 171 may be an opening into which a protruding region (not shown) of the first electrode 151 is inserted, and may have a structure for fastening the first electrode 151. The cable hole 173 may be an opening through which a cable (not shown) connected to the first electrode 151 is inserted into the elastic member 160.

[0089] In one embodiment, the fastening region 190 may be located at an end of the side wall 180, which is opposite to the support surface 170 (e.g., +Z direction). The fastening region 190 may be connected to a support outside the elastic member 160, such as the first clamping wing 131, and may be coupled to the clamping electrode device 100.

[0090] In one embodiment, the fastening area 190 may be composed of a plurality of protrusions 191 arranged to be spaced apart along the circumference of one end portion of the side wall 180. When the plurality of protrusions 191 are inserted into a plurality of insertion grooves (not shown) formed in the first clamping wing 131, the elastic member 160 may be coupled with the first clamping wing 131 without a separate adhesive member.

[0091] In one embodiment, the elastic member 160 may be formed of a hollow structure. For example, the elastic member 160 may have an empty space between the support surface 170 and the fastening area 190. Thus, the flexibility of the elastic member 160 may be increased.

[0092] In one embodiment, the sidewall 180 may extend along a circumference of the circumferential surface of the support surface 170 in a direction (e.g., +Z direction). For example, based on the state of the first electrode 151 being coupled to the support surface 170, the sidewall 180 may extend to the first clamping wing 131. The sidewall 180 may be formed of a relatively soft elastic material compared to another area of ​​the elastic member 160 (e.g., the support surface 170 and / or the fastening area 190). The sidewall 180 may be temporarily deformed under an external force and may provide limited flexibility for the position of the first electrode 151 when the elastic member 160 supports the first electrode 151.

[0093] In one embodiment, when the clamp-type electrode device 100 is installed on a subject, the side wall 180 can prevent the first electrode 151 from moving or changing position due to various factors (e.g., the body shape of the subject 1 or the shape and size of the installation site, etc.). In addition, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can also flexibly change its shape through the elastic component 160 to adapt to the body curvature of the subject 1.

[0094] In one embodiment, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can be installed on different users with various physical conditions through the elastic component 160, thereby improving its versatility. In addition, the elastic component 160 can partially absorb the pressure received by the subject 1 from the first electrode 151, and can reduce or minimize the pain felt by the subject 1 from the clamp-type electrode device 100.

[0095] In one embodiment, the side wall 180 may include a first point 180a and a second point 180b. The first point 180a and the second point 180b may refer to both ends of the side wall 180 that are spaced apart from or face each other or any partial regions adjacent to both ends.

[0096] For example, the first point 180 a is an end of the side wall 180 , and when coupled to the clamp-type electrode device 100 , it may be an end closest to the hinge unit 135 , or may be a proximal end facing the inner side of the clamp-type electrode device 100 .

[0097] For example, the second point 180b is the other end facing the first point 180a. When coupled to the clamp-type electrode device 100, it can be the other end farthest from the hinge unit 135 or the far end facing the outside of the clamp-type electrode device 100.

[0098] In one embodiment, the first point 180a and the second point 180b may have different physical deformable ranges. The first point 180a may be deformed by an external force within the deformable range, while the second point 180b has a relatively smaller deformable range than the first point 180a.

[0099] In one embodiment, the side wall 180 can provide limited flexibility in the shape of the elastic member 160 by the difference in the deformable range of the first point 180a and the second point 180b. This can be achieved by various methods, for example, the first point 180a and the second point 180b can have different shapes and / or lengths or different materials.

[0100] In one embodiment, the elastic component 160 can set the deformation degree, deformation direction and / or deformation limit of the elastic component 160 by designing the shape and / or length of at least a part of the side wall 180. The main deformation degree or deformation direction of the elastic component 160 can be limited by the detail elements of the elastic component 160, such as the extension direction, length, shape or material of the first point 180a and the second point 180b.

[0101] For example, since the length of the long axis direction (e.g., X-axis direction) from the first point 180a to the second point 180b is longer than the length of the short axis direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the long axis direction, the main deformation direction of the elastic component 160 can be set to the short axis direction.

[0102] In one embodiment, limiting the deformation direction of the elastic member 160 can provide measurement convenience for the subject and improve accuracy. For example, when the clamp-type electrode device 100 is fixed on the subject's body, since the elastic member 160 provides main deformation in the short axis direction, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can provide flexibility in the left and right directions (e.g., the Y-axis direction) corresponding to the short axis direction, thereby improving the adhesion of the electrode unit 150 and reducing the pain of the subject.

[0103] In one embodiment, the respective lengths of the first point 180a and the second point 180b extending in the vertical direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) from the support surface 170 to the fastening area 190 may be different, and the deformation ranges of the first point 180a and the second point 180b may be different. Since the length of the first point 180a is relatively longer than the length of the second point 180b, the deformation range of the first point 180a under the action of external force in the vertical direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) and / or the horizontal direction (e.g., XY plane direction) may be wider and easier to deform. Since the length of the second point 180b is relatively shorter than that of the first point 180a, the deformation range of the second point 180b under the action of external force in the vertical direction and / or the horizontal direction may be narrower, or may not be easily deformed.

[0104] In one embodiment, since the deformation ranges of the first point 180a and the second point 180b are different, the elastic component 160 can limit the flexible range of the first electrode 151. For example, in the clamp-type electrode device 100, the area corresponding to the first point 180a in the first electrode 151 may have a relatively flexible position, while the area corresponding to the second point 180b in the first electrode 151 may have a relatively fixed position. Since the area corresponding to the first point 180a is the inner side of the clamp-type electrode device 100, the elastic component 160 can be deformed in various ways according to the body shape of the subject 1, thereby improving the repeatability and versatility of the clamp-type electrode device 100 and bringing convenience to the subject 1.

[0105] In one embodiment, the elastic member 160 can improve the problem of poor contact of the electrode unit 150 and / or the pain problem caused by excessive pressure on the subject. When the elastic member 160 is applied to the first clamp body 110 and the second clamp body 120, respectively, the circumference of the part of the subject 1 in contact with the first clamp body 110 and the circumference of the part of the subject 1 in contact with the second clamp body 120 (for example, the circumference of the arm 3 or the leg 5) may be different.

[0106] For example, when the electrode unit 150 of the first clamp body 110 contacts the body, the electrode unit 150 of the second clamp body 120 may not contact the body properly, or may only partially contact the body, or may not contact the body. The elastic member 160 may support the electrode unit 150 to protrude a certain distance from the clamp body 105, or support the electrode unit 150 to be movable in the vertical direction, so that the electrode unit 150 can be in close contact with the contact part regardless of the circumference of the contact part. The elastic member 160 can prevent the poor contact problem by improving the adhesion of the clamp-type electrode device 100 to the body, and / or can reduce the pain of the subject by reducing the pressure applied to the subject 1.

[0107] In one embodiment, the side wall 180 may include a side surface 180c. The side surface 180c may be a surface extending from the first point 180a to the second point 180b. When the side surface 180c approaches the second point 180b from the first point 180a, its length in the vertical direction may gradually shorten. As described above, when the length in the vertical direction shortens, the deformation range of the side wall 180 will decrease, so when the side surface 180c approaches the second point 180b from the first point 180a, its deformable range in the vertical direction and / or the horizontal direction will become smaller.

[0108] In one embodiment, the elastic member 160 can be manufactured by a dual injection molding method. For example, the side wall 180 can be formed of a soft elastic material (e.g., low hardness rubber, silicone, etc.), which is relatively easy to deform compared to the support surface 170 and / or the fastening area 190. Compared to the side wall 180, the support surface 170 and / or the fastening area 190 can be formed of a relatively hard material (e.g., polycarbonate, high hardness rubber, silicone, etc.). For example, at least a portion of the elastic member 160 may include at least one of nylon containing glass fiber (e.g., nylon GF) and can be formed by insert injection molding.

[0109] The following will describe an elastic component 160 according to an embodiment that can be applied to the clamp-type electrode device 100 or the elastic component 160 described above, and for the convenience of description, repeated description thereof will be omitted. When implementing the following embodiments, at least some configurations of the clamp-type electrode device 100 or the elastic component 160 described above may be omitted, replaced, added, or modified.

[0110] Fig. 9 is an enlarged view of an elastic component according to an embodiment.

[0111] Reference Fig. 9 , the sidewall 180 of the elastic member 160 according to an embodiment may include a first curvature area 181 and a second curvature area 182 .

[0112] In one embodiment, the first curvature region 181 and the second curvature region 182 may be formed on the side surface 180c of the side wall 180, for example, in a region adjacent to the second point 180b instead of the first point 180a, or may be formed on at least a portion of the first point 180a, the second point 180b, and the side surface 180c of the side wall 180, but is not limited thereto. The first curvature region 181 and the second curvature region 182 may structurally limit the deformation range of the elastic member 160 in the soft elastic member 160.

[0113] exist Fig. 9 , for ease of description, the extension direction (or the trend of the extension direction) of the side 180c is marked as a virtual dotted line. The inflection point region 185 is a point where the extension direction of the side wall 180 changes, and it may be located between the first curvature region 181 and the second curvature region 182. The inflection point region 185 may extend to at least a portion of the region along the direction in which the side 180c is developed (e.g., the XY plane direction and / or the Z direction).

[0114] In one embodiment, the first curvature region 181 may be bent and extended from the support surface 170 in a direction away from the inner center of the elastic component 160 (or in a direction toward the outer side of the elastic component 160). The second curvature region 182 may be bent and extended from the first curvature region 181 in a direction adjacent to the inner center of the elastic component 160 (or in a direction toward the center of the elastic component 160).

[0115] In one embodiment, the first curvature region 181 and the second curvature region 182 can reduce or prevent the eccentricity of the elastic component 160 .

[0116] For example, when the clamp-type electrode device 100 is mounted on the body of a subject, the side surface 180c including the first curvature region 181 and the second curvature region 182 can prevent the pressure of the elastic member 160 from being concentrated in a specific direction or a specific position. In addition, the side surface 180c including the first curvature region 181 and the second curvature region 182 can reduce or prevent the subject from feeling pain due to eccentricity during measurement of body composition or the electrode unit 150 from moving or leaving.

[0117] In one embodiment, the first curvature region 181 and the second curvature region 182 can structurally reduce the strain per unit pressure of the sidewall 180. For example, compared with the sidewall 180 of a straight structure or the sidewall 180 of a unidirectional curvature, the deformation of the sidewall 180 including the first curvature region 181 and the second curvature region 182 in the vertical direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) and / or the horizontal direction (e.g., the XY plane direction or the Y-axis direction) may be relatively limited. Therefore, the sidewall 180 including the first curvature region 181 and the second curvature region 182 may have a smaller deformation rate relative to the same external force, or may have a smaller vertical or horizontal deformable range.

[0118] In one embodiment, the elastic component 160 can adjust the deformation condition and deformation range of the side wall 180 by designing the extension direction, length and shape of the side wall 180 in various ways.

[0119] Fig.10 is a perspective view of an elastic member 160 according to an embodiment.

[0120] Reference Fig.10 , the first point 180a of the elastic member 160 according to an embodiment may have a bent and extended shape.

[0121] In one embodiment, the first point 180a may extend from the support surface 170 in a horizontal direction (e.g., in the XY plane direction) and a vertical direction (e.g., in the Z axis direction). For example, the first point 180a may gradually move away from the second point 180b in the process of extending from the support surface 170. As the first point 180a bends and extends in a direction away from the second point 180b (e.g., in the -X axis direction), the deformation and restoration of the first point 180a in the vertical direction may become smoother and easier, and the deformation range of the first point 180a may also increase.

[0122] In one embodiment, the first point 180a can be bent and extended at a certain curvature. Through the bending and extending structure, the first point 180a can smoothly shrink and deform in the vertical direction. The arc shape of the first point 180a can reduce the pressure on the skin of the subject 1 during the process of installing the first electrode 151 on the body of the subject 1, and can improve the installation convenience of the subject 1.

[0123] In one embodiment, compared with the first point 180a, the second point 180b may extend only in the vertical direction, or substantially extend for a shorter length. Accordingly, the deformation range of the second point 180b is reduced, so that the elastic component 160 can substantially fix the outer end of the first electrode 151 on the first clamp wing 131.

[0124] In various embodiments of the present invention, by designing the extension direction and extension length of the first point 180a and the second point 180b differently, the elastic component 160 can make different settings for the movement range of the first electrode 151 and the installation experience of the subject 1, and can improve the versatility and usage experience of the clamp-type electrode device 100.

[0125] Fig.11 is a perspective view of an elastic member 160 according to an embodiment.

[0126] Reference Fig.11 According to an embodiment, the side surface 180 c of the elastic member 160 may include an inflection point 189 .

[0127] In one embodiment, when the side surface 180c approaches the second point 180b from the first point 180a, its length (or height) in the vertical direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) may gradually shorten. The reduction rate of the shortening of the side surface 180c may be constant or may vary in at least some areas.

[0128] exist Fig.11, for ease of description, the length change (or height change) of the side 180c is marked as a virtual dotted line. The inflection point 189 may be a point where the length reduction rate of the side 180c decreases. For example, the side 180c close to the first point 180a based on the inflection point 189 may be the first area 186, and the side 180c close to the second point 180b based on the inflection point 189 may be the second area 187.

[0129] In one embodiment, the length reduction rate of the side 180c in the second region 187 may be lower than that in the first region 186. Alternatively, in the first region 186, the length of the side 180c may be relatively sharply reduced, while in the second region 187, the length of the side 180c may be relatively moderately reduced.

[0130] In one embodiment, the deformation range of the first region 186 and the first point 180a adjacent to the first region 186 may increase, while the deformation range of the second region 187 and the second point 180b adjacent to the second region 187 may decrease. Since the first region 186 has a relatively large change in the length of the side 180c, it may be easier to deform and the deformation range may be larger; since the second region 187 has a relatively small change in the length of the side 180c, it may not be easier to deform and the deformation range may be smaller.

[0131] In various embodiments of the present invention, by differently designing the reduction rate or reduction trend of the length of the side 180c adjacent to the first point 180a and the second point 180b, the elastic component 160 can differently set the movement range of the first electrode 151 and the installation experience of the subject 1, and can improve the versatility and usage experience of the clamp-type electrode device 100.

[0132] In one embodiment, referring to Fig.11 , at least a portion of the first clamping wing 131 and / or the supporting surface 170 may be curved with a certain curvature. For example, considering Figure 5 In the structure of the clamp-type electrode device 100 in which the elastic member 160 is installed, at least a portion of the first clamp wing 131 and the first electrode 151 may have a curved shape with a certain curvature.

[0133] In one embodiment, the fastening region 190 and / or the first clamp wing 131 may extend in a direction from the first point 180a to the second point 180b (e.g., the +X direction), and may be gradually bent in a direction (e.g., the -Z direction) toward the second clamp wing 132. With the bending of the first clamp wing 131, the clamp body 105 may be stably mounted on the body of the subject 1, reflecting the body curvature of the subject 1.

[0134] In one embodiment, the support surface 170 and / or the first electrode 151 may extend in a direction from the first point 180a to the second point 180b (e.g., +X direction), and may be bent in a specific direction (e.g., + / -Z direction). As the support surface 170 and the first electrode 151 are bent, the electrode unit 150 may stably and closely contact the body of the subject 1 by reflecting the body curvature of the subject 1.

[0135] In one embodiment, based on the state before the external force is applied to the hinge unit 135 (eg, Figure 5 In the state of the clamp-type electrode device 100, the first electrode 151 may extend in the direction from the first point 180a to the second point 180b, and may have a curved shape so that the first electrode 151 is away from the second electrode 152 and approaches the second electrode 152 again. In addition, the first electrode 151 may also be circular, with its center direction protruding upward. Considering the structural shape of the part (for example, an arm or a leg) where the clamp-type electrode device 100 is installed, the first electrode 151 has a circular structure and can stably and smoothly wrap the body of the subject 1 and contact the body of the subject 1.

[0136] Fig.12 is a perspective view of an elastic member 160 according to an embodiment.

[0137] Reference Fig.12 According to an embodiment, the fastening region 190 of the elastic member 160 may further include at least a portion of a fastening member 193 and an insertion member 197 .

[0138] In one embodiment, the fastening area 190 may include a plurality of protrusions 191 arranged in two side directions (e.g., + / -Y direction) of the side wall 180, and the fastening area 190 may also include a fastening component 193 arranged in two directions (e.g., + / -X direction) and at least a portion of the insertion component 197.

[0139] In one embodiment, the fastening member 193 may be formed at one end of the side wall 180, for example, may be formed at one end of the first point 180a. The fastening member 193 may include a through hole 195 formed at the center. The through hole 195 may be formed through the side wall 180 in a direction extending from the support surface 170 (for example, the +Z direction). The through hole 195 may be inserted into a protruding structure (not shown) of the first clamping wing 131 and may support the coupling of the elastic member 160 with the first clamping wing 131.

[0140] In one embodiment, the insertion member 197 may be formed at the other end of the side wall 180, for example, at one end of the second point 180b. The insertion member 197 may have a shape protruding in a direction horizontal to the direction in which the side wall 180 extends from the support surface 170 (for example, the X-axis direction). The insertion member 197 may be inserted into an insertion groove (not shown) of the first clamping wing 131 and may support the elastic member 160 and the first clamping wing 131.

[0141] Fig.13 is a perspective view of a partial configuration of a clamp-type electrode device according to an embodiment.

[0142] Reference Fig.13 According to an embodiment of the clamp-type electrode device (for example, Figure 3a , 3b , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The clamp-type electrode device 100 may include an electrode unit 250 (eg, Figure 4 and Figure 5 The electrode unit 150), the elastic member 260 (for example, Figures 4 to 12 The elastic member 160) and the fastening member 293 (for example, Fig.12 At least a portion of the fastening component 193).

[0143] The above description will not be repeated hereafter. Obviously, the elastic component 260 and the partial configuration or structure of the clamp-type electrode device 100 including the same can be replaced, added or omitted within the scope that can be easily understood by those skilled in the art with reference to the following drawings and descriptions. In addition, unless it is obviously technically impossible, at least one component or feature in the above embodiments can be coupled to the elastic component 260 and the clamp-type electrode device 100 including the same.

[0144] In one embodiment, the elastic member 260 may further include a fastening member 293. A plurality of protrusions 291 may be formed in the fastening member 293. When the plurality of protrusions 291 are inserted into a plurality of insertion grooves (not shown) formed in a clamp wing (e.g., the first clamp wing 131 or the second clamp wing 132), the elastic member 260 may be coupled with the clamp wing without a separate adhesive member.

[0145] In one embodiment, the fastening member 293 may include a through hole 295. The through hole 295 may be formed through the side wall 280 in a direction (e.g., +Z direction) extending from the support surface 270 of the elastic member 260. The through hole 295 may be inserted into a protruding structure (not shown) of the clamp wing and support coupling of the elastic member 260 with the clamp wing.

[0146] In an embodiment, the fastening member 293 may be coupled with the fastening region 290 of the elastic member 260. For example, a plurality of fastening protrusions 294 may be formed in the fastening region 290 and may be inserted into the fastening member 293 to support the fastening member 293.

[0147] In one embodiment, the fastening member 293 can be separate from the resilient member 260. For example, the fastening member 293 can be a component of the clamp electrode assembly 100. The fastening member 293 can be located between the fastening region 290 and the clamp wing and can assist in connecting the resilient member 260 to the clamp wing.

[0148] In one embodiment, the fastening member 293 may have different physical properties from the elastic member 260. For example, the elastic member 260 may be made of a flexible material having elastic force, while the fastening member 293 may be made of a material having relatively high rigidity. Through the fastening member 293, the elastic member 260 can provide fastening stability with the clamp-type electrode device 100. In one embodiment, the support surface 270 may be coupled to the electrode unit 250. The support surface 270 may have a substantially flat surface or a curved shape corresponding to the shape of the electrode unit 250. The support surface 270 may include a first hole 271 and a second hole 273. The first hole 271 may be a structure for fixing the electrode unit 250. The second hole 273 may be arranged to pass through the protruding area 255 of the electrode unit 250. The protruding area 255 of the electrode unit 250 may be connected to a cable (not shown).

[0149] In one embodiment, the support surface 270 may further include a coupling post 275. The inner side of the coupling post 275 may include an opening (e.g., Fig.14a The coupling opening 276 may be formed by protruding from the support surface 270. The coupling post 275 may accommodate the coupling component 253 at its inner side and support the coupling component 253.

[0150] In one embodiment, a fastening member (not shown) (eg, a screw or a bolt) may be fixed to the coupling member 253. The fastening member (not shown) may fix the electrode unit 250 and the elastic member 260.

[0151] In one embodiment, the coupling component 253 can strengthen the hardness of the elastic component 260. When the elastic component 260 is directly coupled to the electrode unit 250, the elasticity of the elastic component 260 may reduce the coupling force, damage the coupling part, or loosen the coupling during use. Compared with the elastic component 260, the coupling component 253 can be made of a material with relatively high rigidity. Through the coupling component 253, the elastic component 260 can provide coupling stability with the electrode unit 250.

[0152] Fig.14ais a perspective view of an elastic member 260 according to an embodiment, Fig.14b is a side view of an elastic member 260 according to an embodiment, Fig.14c is a perspective view of an elastic member 260 according to an embodiment, Fig.14d is an enlarged view of the elastic member 260 according to one embodiment, Fig.14e is a perspective view of an elastic member 260 according to an embodiment, Fig.14f is a perspective view of an elastic member 260 according to an embodiment.

[0153] Reference Fig.14a , Fig.14b , Fig.14c , Fig.14d , Fig.14e and Fig.14f According to an embodiment, the elastic member 260 may include a support surface 270 , a side wall 280 , and a fastening area 290 .

[0154] In one embodiment, the elastic member 260 can support the electrode unit (eg, Fig.13 The electrode unit 250) can be coupled to the clamp body (e.g., Figure 4 and Figure 5 At any position of the clamp body 205 (e.g., the first clamp wing 131).

[0155] In one embodiment, at least some areas of the elastic member 260 may be formed of an elastic material, and may include at least some of rubber and silicone, for example. When the clamp-type electrode device 100 is mounted on the subject 1, the elastic member 260 may provide limited flexibility for the position of the electrode unit 250.

[0156] In one embodiment, the fastening area 290 may be located at an end of the side wall 280 in a direction (eg, +Z direction) opposite to the support surface 270. The side wall 280 may extend along the circumference of the circumferential surface of the support surface 270 in one direction (eg, +Z direction).

[0157] For example, the side wall 280 may extend to the first clamp wing 131 based on the state of the electrode unit 250 being coupled to the support surface 270. The side wall 280 may be formed of a relatively soft elastic material compared to another area of ​​the elastic member 260 (e.g., the support surface 270 and / or the fastening area 290). The side wall 280 may be temporarily deformed under an external force and may provide limited flexibility for the position of the electrode unit 250 when the elastic member 260 supports the electrode unit 250.

[0158] In one embodiment, when the clamp-type electrode device 100 is installed on a subject, the side wall 280 can prevent the electrode unit 250 from moving or changing position due to various factors (e.g., the body shape of the subject 1 or the shape and size of the installation site, etc.). In addition, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can also flexibly change its shape through the elastic component 260 to adapt to the body curvature of the subject 1.

[0159] In one embodiment, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can be installed on different users with various physical conditions through the elastic component 260, thereby improving its versatility. In addition, the elastic component 260 can partially absorb the pressure received by the subject 1 from the electrode unit 250, and can reduce or minimize the pain felt by the subject 1 from the clamp-type electrode device 100.

[0160] In one embodiment, the side wall 280 may include a first point 280a and a second point 280b. The first point 280a and the second point 280b may refer to both ends of the side wall 280 that are spaced apart from or face each other or any partial regions adjacent to both ends.

[0161] For example, the first point 280 a is an end of the side wall 280 , and when coupled to the clamp-type electrode device 100 , it may be an end closest to the hinge unit 235 , or may be a proximal end facing the inner side of the clamp-type electrode device 100 .

[0162] For example, the second point 280 b is the other end facing the first point 280 a . When coupled to the clamp-type electrode device 100 , it can be the other end farthest from the hinge unit 235 , or the far end facing the outside of the clamp-type electrode device 100 .

[0163] In one embodiment, the first point 280a and the second point 280b may have different physical deformable ranges. The first point 280a may be deformed by an external force within the deformable range, while the second point 280b has a relatively smaller deformable range than the first point 280a.

[0164] In one embodiment, the side wall 280 can provide limited flexibility in the shape of the elastic member 260 by the difference in the deformable range of the first point 280a and the second point 280b. This can be achieved by various methods, for example, the first point 280a and the second point 280b can have different shapes and / or lengths or different materials.

[0165] In one embodiment, the elastic component 260 can set the deformation degree, deformation direction and / or deformation limit of the elastic component 260 by designing the shape and / or length of at least a part of the side wall 280. The main deformation degree or deformation direction of the elastic component 260 can be limited by the detail elements of the elastic component 260, such as the extension direction, length, shape or material of the first point 280a and the second point 280b.

[0166] For example, since the length of the long axis direction (e.g., X-axis direction) from the first point 280a to the second point 280b is longer than the length of the short axis direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the long axis direction, the main deformation direction of the elastic component 260 can be set to the short axis direction.

[0167] In one embodiment, limiting the deformation direction of the elastic member 260 can provide measurement convenience for the subject and improve accuracy. For example, when the clamp-type electrode device 100 is fixed on the subject's body, since the elastic member 260 provides main deformation in the short axis direction, the clamp-type electrode device 100 can provide flexibility in the left and right directions (e.g., the Y-axis direction) corresponding to the short axis direction, thereby improving the adhesion of the electrode unit 250 and reducing the pain of the subject.

[0168] In one embodiment, the respective lengths of the first point 280a and the second point 280b extending in the vertical direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) from the support surface 270 to the fastening area 290 may be different, and the deformation ranges of the first point 280a and the second point 280b may be different. Since the length of the first point 280a is relatively longer than the length of the second point 280b, the deformation range of the first point 280a under the action of external force in the vertical direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) and / or the horizontal direction (e.g., XY plane direction) may be wider and easier to deform. Since the length of the second point 280b is relatively shorter than the first point 280a, the deformation range of the second point 280b under the action of external force in the vertical direction and / or the horizontal direction may be narrower, or may not be easily deformed.

[0169] In one embodiment, since the deformation ranges of the first point 280a and the second point 280b are different, the elastic component 260 can limit the flexible range of the electrode unit 250. For example, in the clamp-type electrode device 100, the area corresponding to the first point 280a in the electrode unit 250 may have a relatively flexible position, while the area corresponding to the second point 280b in the electrode unit 250 may have a relatively fixed position. Since the area corresponding to the first point 280a is the inner side of the clamp-type electrode device 100, the elastic component 260 can be deformed in various ways according to the body shape of the subject 1, thereby improving the repeatability and versatility of the clamp-type electrode device 100 and bringing convenience to the subject 1.

[0170] In one embodiment, the elastic member 260 can improve the problem of poor contact of the electrode unit 250 and / or the pain problem caused by excessive pressure on the subject. When the elastic member 260 is applied to the first clamp body 210 and the second clamp body 220, respectively, the circumference of the part of the subject 1 in contact with the first clamp body 210 and the circumference of the part of the subject 1 in contact with the second clamp body 220 (for example, the circumference of the arm 3 or the leg 5) may be different.

[0171] For example, when the electrode unit 250 of the first clamp body 210 contacts the body, the electrode unit 250 of the second clamp body 220 may not contact the body properly, or may only partially contact the body, or may not contact the body. The elastic member 260 may support the electrode unit 250 to protrude a certain distance from the clamp body 205, or support the electrode unit 250 to be movable in the vertical direction, thereby, regardless of the circumference of the contact part, the electrode unit 250 can be closely contacted with the contact part. The elastic member 260 can prevent the poor contact problem by improving the adhesion of the clamp-type electrode device 100 to the body, and / or can reduce the pain of the subject by reducing the pressure applied to the subject 1.

[0172] In one embodiment, the side wall 280 may include a side surface 280c. The side surface 280c may be a surface extending from the first point 280a to the second point 280b. When the side surface 280c approaches the second point 280b from the first point 280a, its length in the vertical direction may gradually shorten. As described above, when the length in the vertical direction shortens, the deformation range of the side wall 280 will decrease, so when the side surface 280c approaches the second point 280b from the first point 280a, its deformable range in the vertical direction and / or the horizontal direction will become smaller.

[0173] In one embodiment, the elastic member 260 can be manufactured by a dual injection molding method. For example, the side wall 280 can be formed of a soft elastic material (e.g., low hardness rubber, silicone, etc.), which is relatively easy to deform compared to the support surface 270 and / or the fastening area 290. Compared to the side wall 280, the support surface 270 and / or the fastening area 290 can be formed of a relatively hard material (e.g., polycarbonate, high hardness rubber, silicone, etc.). For example, at least a portion of the elastic member 260 may include at least one of nylon containing glass fiber (e.g., nylon GF) and can be formed by insert injection molding.

[0174] In one embodiment, the sidewall 280 of the elastic component 260 may include a first curvature region 281 and a second curvature region 282. The first curvature region 281 and the second curvature region 282 may be formed on the side 280c of the sidewall 280, for example, in a region adjacent to the second point 280b instead of the first point 280a, or may be formed on at least a portion of the first point 280a, the second point 280b, and the side 280c of the sidewall 280, but is not limited thereto. The first curvature region 281 and the second curvature region 282 may structurally limit the deformation range of the elastic component 260 in the soft elastic component 260.

[0175] exist Fig. 9 , for ease of description, the extension direction (or the trend of the extension direction) of the side 280c is marked as a virtual dotted line. The inflection point region 285 is a point where the extension direction of the side wall 280 changes, and it may be located between the first curvature region 281 and the second curvature region 282. The inflection point region 285 may extend to at least a portion of the region along the direction in which the side 280c is developed (e.g., the XY plane direction and / or the Z direction).

[0176] In one embodiment, the first curvature region 281 may be bent and extended from the support surface 270 in a direction away from the inner center of the elastic component 260 (or in a direction toward the outer side of the elastic component 260). The second curvature region 282 may be bent and extended from the first curvature region 281 in a direction adjacent to the inner center of the elastic component 260 (or in a direction toward the center of the elastic component 260).

[0177] In one embodiment, the first curvature region 281 and the second curvature region 282 can reduce or prevent the eccentricity of the elastic member 260 .

[0178] For example, when the clamp-type electrode device 100 is mounted on the body of a subject, the side surface 280c including the first curvature region 281 and the second curvature region 282 can prevent the pressure of the elastic member 260 from being concentrated in a specific direction or a specific position. In addition, the side surface 280c including the first curvature region 281 and the second curvature region 282 can reduce or prevent the subject from feeling pain due to eccentricity during measurement of body composition or the electrode unit 250 from moving or leaving.

[0179] In one embodiment, the first curvature region 281 and the second curvature region 282 can structurally reduce the strain per unit pressure of the sidewall 280. For example, compared with the sidewall 280 of a straight structure or the sidewall 280 of a unidirectional curvature, the deformation of the sidewall 280 including the first curvature region 281 and the second curvature region 282 in the vertical direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) and / or the horizontal direction (e.g., the XY plane direction or the Y-axis direction) may be relatively limited. Therefore, the sidewall 280 including the first curvature region 281 and the second curvature region 282 may have a smaller deformation rate relative to the same external force, or may have a smaller vertical or horizontal deformable range.

[0180] In one embodiment, the elastic component 260 can adjust the deformation condition and deformation range of the side wall 280 by designing the extension direction, length and shape of the side wall 280 in various ways.

[0181] In one embodiment, the elastic member 260 may be formed of a hollow structure. For example, the elastic member 260 may form an empty space between the support surface 270 and the fastening area 290. Thus, the flexibility of the elastic member 260 may be increased.

[0182] In one embodiment, the first point 280a of the elastic member 260 may have a curved and extended shape. The first point 280a may extend from the support surface 270 in a horizontal direction (e.g., XY plane direction) and a vertical direction (e.g., Z axis direction). For example, the first point 280a may gradually move away from the second point 280b in the process of extending from the support surface 270. As the first point 280a bends and extends in a direction away from the second point 280b (e.g., -X axis direction), the deformation and restoration of the first point 280a in the vertical direction may become smoother and easier, and the deformation range of the first point 280a may also increase.

[0183] In one embodiment, the first point 280a can be bent and extended at a certain curvature. Through the bending and extending structure, the first point 280a can smoothly shrink and deform in the vertical direction. The arc shape of the first point 280a can reduce the pressure on the skin of the subject 1 during the process of installing the electrode unit 250 on the body of the subject 1, and can improve the installation convenience of the subject 1.

[0184] In one embodiment, compared with the first point 280a, the second point 280b can extend only in the vertical direction, or substantially extend for a shorter length. Accordingly, the deformation range of the second point 280b is reduced, so that the elastic component 260 can substantially fix the outer end of the electrode unit 250 on the first clamp wing 131.

[0185] In various embodiments of the present invention, by designing the extension direction and extension length of the first point 280a and the second point 280b differently, the elastic component 260 can make different settings for the movement range of the electrode unit 250 and the installation experience of the subject 1, and can improve the versatility and usage experience of the clamp-type electrode device 100.

[0186] In one embodiment, the side surface 280c of the elastic member 260 may include an inflection point 289. When the side surface 280c approaches the second point 280b from the first point 280a, its length (or height) in the vertical direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) may gradually shorten. The reduction rate of the shortening of the side surface 280c may be constant or may vary in at least some areas.

[0187] In the drawings, for ease of description, the length change (or height change) of the side 280c is marked as a virtual dotted line. The inflection point 289 may be a point where the length reduction rate of the side 280c decreases. For example, the side 280c close to the first point 280a based on the inflection point 289 may be the first area 286, and the side 280c close to the second point 280b based on the inflection point 289 may be the second area 287.

[0188] In one embodiment, the length reduction rate of the side 280c in the second region 287 may be lower than that in the first region 286. Alternatively, in the first region 286, the length of the side 280c may be relatively sharply reduced, while in the second region 287, the length of the side 280c may be relatively moderately reduced.

[0189] In one embodiment, the deformation range of the first region 286 and the first point 280a adjacent to the first region 286 may increase, while the deformation range of the second region 287 and the second point 280b adjacent to the second region 287 may decrease. Since the first region 286 has a relatively large change in the length of the side 280c, it may be easier to deform and the deformation range may be larger; since the second region 287 has a relatively small change in the length of the side 280c, it may not be easier to deform and the deformation range may be smaller.

[0190] In various embodiments of the present invention, by differently designing the reduction rate or reduction trend of the length of the side 280c adjacent to the first point 280a and the second point 280b, the elastic component 260 can differently set the movement range of the electrode unit 250 and the installation experience of the subject 1, and can improve the versatility and usage experience of the clamp-type electrode device 100.

[0191] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first clamping wing 131 and / or the support surface 270 may be curved with a certain curvature. Figure 5In the structure of the clamp-type electrode device 100 in which the elastic member 260 is installed, the first clamp wing 131 and at least a portion of the electrode unit 250 may have a curved shape with a certain curvature.

[0192] In one embodiment, the fastening region 290 and / or the first clamp wing 131 may extend in a direction from the first point 280a to the second point 280b (e.g., the +X direction), and may be gradually bent in a direction (e.g., the -Z direction) toward the second clamp wing 232. With the bending of the first clamp wing 131, the clamp body 205 may be stably mounted on the body of the subject 1, reflecting the body curvature of the subject 1.

[0193] In one embodiment, the support surface 270 and / or the electrode unit 250 may extend in a direction from the first point 280a to the second point 280b (e.g., +X direction), and may be bent in a specific direction (e.g., + / -Z direction). As the support surface 270 and the electrode unit 250 are bent, the electrode unit 250 may stably and closely contact the body of the subject 1 by reflecting the body curvature of the subject 1.

[0194] In one embodiment, based on the state before the external force is applied to the hinge unit 235 (eg, Figure 5 In the state of the clamp-type electrode device 100, the electrode unit 250 may extend in the direction from the first point 280a to the second point 280b, and may have a curved shape so that it moves away from the second electrode 252 and approaches the second electrode 252 again. In addition, the electrode unit 250 may also be circular, with its center direction protruding upward. Considering the structural shape of the part (for example, an arm or a leg) where the clamp-type electrode device 100 is installed, the electrode unit 250 has a circular structure and can stably and smoothly wrap the body of the subject 1 and contact the body of the subject 1.

[0195] The embodiments described above can be implemented by hardware components, software components, and / or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, the devices and components described in the embodiments can be implemented by, for example, processors, controllers, arithmetic logic units (ALUs), digital signal processors (digital signal processors), microcomputers, field programmable arrays (FPAs), programmable logic units (PLUs), microprocessors, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions, and can be implemented by more than one general-purpose computer or special-purpose computer. The processing device can execute an operating system (OS) and one or more application software executed in the operating system. In addition, the processing device responds to the execution of the software to access, store, operate, process and generate data. For ease of understanding, it is described as a method with only one processing device, but a person of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the processing device can include multiple processing elements and / or multiple types of processing elements. For example, the processing device can include multiple processors or a processor and a controller. Furthermore, other processing configurations such as parallel processors can also be included.

[0196] Software can include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of more than one of them, which can cause a processing device to operate in a desired manner, or, individually or collectively, command a processing device. For interpretation by a processing device or to provide commands or data to a processing device, the software and / or data can be permanently or temporarily embody any type of equipment, component, physical device, virtual device, computer storage medium or device, or transmitted signal wave. The software is distributed on computer systems connected by a network and can be stored or executed in a distributed manner. The software and data can be stored in one or more computer read-write storage media.

[0197] The method according to the embodiment is embodied in the form of a program command that can be executed by a variety of computer means and recorded in a computer read-write medium. The computer read-write medium can include program commands, data files, data structures, etc. in a single or combined form. The program instructions recorded in the medium can be instructions specially designed and constructed for implementing the embodiment, or instructions that ordinary technicians in the field of computer software can use based on known knowledge. The computer read-write recording medium can include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and tapes; optical media similar to CD-ROMs, DVDs, etc.; magneto-optical media similar to floptical disks, and hardware devices specially constructed for storing and executing program commands similar to read-only memories (ROMs), random access memories (RAMs), flash memories, etc. Examples of program instructions include not only machine language codes generated by compilers, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by computers by using interpreters, etc.

[0198] To perform the operations of the embodiments, the hardware device may be configured in such a manner that the operations are implemented with one or more software modules, and vice versa.

[0199] In summary, the embodiments are described through limited drawings, and a person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications based on the description. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order from the described method, and / or the described systems, structures, devices, circuits and other components are combined or combined in a different form from the described method, or replaced or substituted by other components or equivalents, and appropriate results can also be obtained.

[0200] Therefore, other embodiments, other examples and equivalents of the claims are all within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clamp-type electrode device, characterized in that: include: a clamp body including a first clamp wing, a second clamp wing facing the first clamp wing, and a hinge unit supporting one end of each of the first clamp wing and the second clamp wing; an electrode unit including a first electrode located on a surface of the first clamping wing facing the second clamping wing and a second electrode located on a surface of the second clamping wing facing the first clamping wing; and An elastic member connects the first electrode and the first clamp wing.

2. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic component comprises: a supporting surface coupled to the first electrode; a side wall extending from the support surface to the first clamp wing; and A fastening area is located at an end of the side wall opposite to the supporting surface and is connected to the first clamping wing.

3. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side wall is made of a soft elastic material that is relatively easy to deform compared to the support surface and the fastening area.

4. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side wall comprises: The first point, which is the end closest to the hinge unit, can be deformed by an external force within a deformable range; and The second point, which is the other end facing the first point, has a smaller deformation range than the first point.

5. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Compared to the first point, the second point has a relatively shorter extension length from the support surface to the fastening area.

6. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first point extends from the supporting surface and has a curved shape with a certain curvature, so that the first point gradually moves away from the second point.

7. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side wall includes a side surface extending from the first point to the second point, As the side surface approaches the second point from the first point, a length extending from the support surface gradually becomes shorter.

8. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The side comprises: A first curvature region that curves and extends from the support surface in a direction away from the inner center of the elastic component; and The second curvature region is curved and extends from the first curvature region toward a direction close to the inner center of the elastic component.

9. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The side surface includes an inflection point at which a reduction rate, which is a rate at which the length is shortened, decreases when approaching the second point from the first point.

10. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first clamping wing extends in a direction from the first point to the second point and has a curved shape gradually approaching the second clamping wing.

11. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support surface has a curved shape extending in a direction from the first point to the second point.

12. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Based on a state before an external force is applied to the hinge unit, the first electrode extends in a direction from the first point to the second point and has a curved shape that makes the first electrode move away from and approach the second electrode again.

13. The clamp-type electrode device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic member includes a hollow structure.

14. An elastic component for a clamp-type electrode device, characterized in that: include: a supporting surface facing a fastening target of the clamp-type electrode device; a side wall extending from the support surface; and A fastening area is located at an end of the side wall opposite to the supporting surface and is coupled to the clamp-type electrode device.

15. The elastic component for a clamp-type electrode device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The side wall comprises: First, as an end portion, it can be deformed by an external force within a deformable range; and The second point, which is the other end facing the first point, has a smaller deformation range than the first point.

16. The elastic component for a clamp-type electrode device according to claim 15, characterized in that: Compared to the first point, the second point has a relatively shorter extension length from the support surface to the fastening area.

17. The elastic component for a clamp-type electrode device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The first point extends from the supporting surface and has a curved shape with a certain curvature, so that the first point gradually moves away from the second point.

18. The elastic component for a clamp-type electrode device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The side wall includes a side surface extending from the first point to the second point, As the side surface approaches the second point from the first point, a length extending from the support surface gradually becomes shorter.

19. The elastic component for a clamp-type electrode device according to claim 18, characterized in that: The side comprises: A first curvature region that curves and extends from the support surface in a direction away from the inner center of the elastic component; and The second curvature region is curved and extends from the first curvature region toward a direction close to the inner center of the elastic component.

20. The elastic component for a clamp-type electrode device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The elastic member includes a hollow structure.

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