Wearable garment for lung water monitoring

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of medical devices, and provides a wearable clothes for lung water monitoring, which comprises a wearable clothes body, a positioning neck ring, a front pressing belt and a circumferential tightening belt; the circumferential tightening belt is located on one circumferential side of the wearable clothes body; the wearable clothes body comprises a front half body located on the front side of a human body and a rear half body located on the rear side of the human body, a right half part of the front half body is provided with a first mounting part for mounting a front sensing device, and a right half part of the rear half body is provided with a second mounting part for mounting a rear sensing device; the second mounting part comprises a recessed space and a rear sensing device fixing plate provided with a plurality of gears; the first mounting part comprises a front sensing device fixing part, and the front pressing belt can tightly press the front sensing device fixing part; a main seat is arranged on the left half part of the front half body, and the main seat comprises a bottom plate piece fixed on the front half body and a clamping seat detachably connected to the bottom plate piece. Through the technical scheme, the lung water monitoring main machine can be conveniently connected, and the lung water content can be conveniently monitored daily.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical device technology, and more specifically, to a wearable garment for monitoring pulmonary edema. Background Technology

[0002] Heart failure is a common cardiovascular disease. In the clinical management of heart failure and other diseases, accurate assessment of lung fluid content is crucial for patient management. Traditional monitoring methods, such as chest CT, have problems such as insufficient sensitivity, radiation exposure, and inability to monitor lung fluid dynamically and continuously in the early stages. Against this background, non-invasive lung fluid monitoring technology has emerged. This technology emits low-frequency electromagnetic signals into the lungs and monitors the dielectric properties of lung tissue, using the wave impedance method to calculate the lung fluid content.

[0003] However, this type of device is used in hospitals and is operated or guided by professional medical staff to monitor lung fluid content, which is difficult to meet the needs of cardiovascular patients who require daily long-term monitoring. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a wearable garment that can be easily connected to a lung water monitoring host and facilitate daily monitoring of lung water content.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application adopts the following technical solution: This application provides a wearable garment, including a garment body, a positioning neck collar, a front pressure strap, and a circumferential tightening strap; the positioning neck collar is connected to the top of the garment body, and the circumferential tightening strap is located on one circumferential side of the garment body; the garment body includes a front half located on the front side of the human body and a rear half located on the rear side of the human body, the right half of the front half is provided with a first mounting part for mounting a front sensor device, and the right half of the rear half is provided with a second mounting part for mounting a rear sensor device; the second mounting part includes a recessed space recessed from the inner surface of the rear half and a rear sensor device fixing plate with several positions, the several positions of the rear sensor device fixing plate being located within the recessed space; the first mounting part includes a front sensor device fixing part, and the front pressure strap can tighten and pressurize the front sensor device fixing part; the left half of the front half is provided with a main unit base, the main unit base including a base plate fixed to the front half and a snap-fit ​​seat detachably connected to the base plate.

[0006] In the implementation of the above technical solution, the positioning neck collar enables the patient to center the clothing when wearing it, ensuring that it is worn neatly and without deviation. If the deviation is large, it will affect the change of the position of the sensing device relative to the human body and affect the accuracy of lung water monitoring. The first mounting part on the front half is used to connect with the front sensing device, and the second mounting part on the rear half can connect with the rear sensing device. The second mounting part includes a recessed space, which allows the rear sensing device to be accommodated in the recessed space, preventing the rear sensing device from protruding from the inside of the rear half and improving wearing comfort. When the current sensor is installed on the front sensor fixing part, the front pressure band can tighten and press the front sensor fixing part, thereby making the front sensor fit tightly against the front of the human body, reducing the air gap, improving the signal reception accuracy of the front sensor, and the operation is simple and convenient, without the need for medical staff to participate, meeting the daily monitoring needs. The circumferential tightening band can tighten the front and back of the body, thereby making the front and back sensors fit closely to the body, improving monitoring accuracy, and meeting the daily home monitoring needs of patients of different body types. The main unit base includes a base plate and a snap-fit ​​connector. The main unit base and the front sensor fixing part are respectively located on the left and right halves of the front body, which is a reasonable layout. The main unit can be snapped onto the snap-fit ​​connector, eliminating the need for the patient to carry the main unit during monitoring, thus improving the convenience of monitoring and meeting the daily monitoring needs of families. After the patient puts on the main body of the garment, they connect the rear sensor to the gear position and the front sensor to the front sensor fixing part. Then, the main unit is installed in the main unit base. Through the tightening and pressure of the front compression strap and the circumferential tightening strap, the monitoring accuracy is improved, and the patient can independently monitor lung water indicators, meeting the needs of daily family monitoring without the need for professional medical personnel.

[0007] In one embodiment, one end of the front pressure band is connected to the left half of the front half, and the other end is connected to the rear half and located on the right side of the positioning neck collar.

[0008] In the implementation of the above technical solution, the front pressure belt passes through the front sensor fixing part through the diagonal installation path and can cover the front side of the front sensor fixing part, so as to apply pressure to the front sensor fixing part and at the same time ensure that the clothing will not be crooked or wrinkled.

[0009] In one embodiment, one end of the circumferential tightening band is fixedly connected to the left half of the rear half, and the other end is provided with a first Velcro surface that can be fitted and connected to the left half of the front half.

[0010] In the implementation of the above technical solution, the circumferential tightening band adopts an open form, which can tighten and pressurize after the patient puts on the garment, so that the front and back halves of the body are in close contact with the front and back sides of the body, and also reduce the air gap between the front and rear sensing devices and the human body, thereby improving the accuracy of monitoring.

[0011] In one embodiment, one end of the front pressure band is connected to the side of the circumferential tightening band opposite to the front half of the body via a second Velcro surface, and the other end is connected to the rear half of the body and located on the right side of the positioning neck collar.

[0012] In the process of implementing the above technical solution, the circumferential tightening band is connected to the left half of the front half of the body, and one end of the front pressure band is bonded to the side of the circumferential tightening band away from the front half of the body through the second Velcro surface. This achieves the foolproof design of the front pressure band during bonding. The use of Velcro also makes it convenient for patients to wear at home without the need for medical staff to participate.

[0013] In one embodiment, the front sensor fixing part includes an openable storage bag connected to the front half, the storage bag having a third Velcro surface for fitting with the front sensor, and the storage bag having a notch for the indicator of the front sensor to pass through.

[0014] In the implementation of the above technical solution, the front sensor fixing part includes a receiving bag, and a third Velcro surface is provided on the receiving bag. The third Velcro surface can fix the front sensor in the receiving bag after the position of the front sensor is determined, so as to improve the stability of the front sensor and improve the monitoring accuracy. The receiving bag also has a notch for an indicator to pass through. The indicator is used to determine the position of the front sensor. After the position is determined, the front sensor is fixed by the third Velcro surface.

[0015] In one embodiment, the second mounting part includes a fourth Velcro surface connected to the rear half and located on one side of the rear sensor mounting plate, the fourth Velcro surface being used to adhesively connect to the rear sensor.

[0016] In the implementation of the above technical solution, when fixing the rear sensor, the position of the rear sensor can be determined first by the gear position, and then fixed with the fourth Velcro surface to further improve the stability of the rear sensor.

[0017] In one embodiment, the connector includes a host connector and an mounting component; the host connector includes a hidden portion concealed within the wearable garment and a snap-fit ​​receiving portion extending forward through the mounting component to snap the host device into place.

[0018] In the implementation of the above technical solution, the host connector includes a hidden part and a snap-fit ​​receiving part, so that only a part of the host connector protrudes from the front half, while the other part is hidden in the front half, which can provide the host with corresponding snap-fit ​​space.

[0019] In one embodiment, the left half of the front half is provided with a hidden space for accommodating the hidden part.

[0020] In the implementation of the above technical solution, by setting up a hidden space, the main unit connector can be hidden in the hidden space, avoiding protrusion from the inner surface of the front half, improving wearing comfort, and preventing the front of the human body from rubbing against the main unit base; at the same time, the bottom wall of the hidden space can also be fixedly connected to the mounting component, increasing the contact area, thereby improving the stability between the main unit base and the front half.

[0021] In one embodiment, the wearable garment body includes at least two vertical tension straps, one of which has its two ends connected to the left half of the front half and the left half of the rear half, respectively, and the other of which has its two ends connected to the right half of the front half and the right half of the rear half, respectively.

[0022] In the implementation of the above technical solution, by setting two vertical tension straps, after the patient puts on the garment, the two vertical tension straps can be supported on both sides of the patient's waist, so that the vertical tension straps are locked on both sides of the patient's waist, thereby making the garment fit the human body more closely.

[0023] In one embodiment, the garment includes connecting straps at both ends that are respectively connected to the right half of the front half and the right half of the rear half.

[0024] In the implementation of the above technical solution, the two sides of the connecting strap are sewn together with the garment to form closed cuffs, and the sewing position is just right for the right hand to pass through, so that the front and back halves can fit the human body more closely.

[0025] In one embodiment, the wearable garment includes the front sensing device, which is provided with an indicator, the indicator including a main body extending through the notch and an annular body located outside the notch.

[0026] In the implementation of the above technical solution, the indicator includes a ring-shaped body. When worn, the finger passes through the ring-shaped body and touches the sternum at a designated position, thereby adjusting the position of the front sensing device and improving the accuracy of monitoring.

[0027] In one embodiment, the wearable garment body includes a first cover portion connected to the rear half of the garment to cover the recessed space.

[0028] In the implementation of the above technical solution, the first cover encloses the rear sensing device inside the recessed space. The embedded design avoids direct contact between the rear sensing device and the human body, ensuring safety and reliability.

[0029] In one embodiment, the host connector and the base plate are interlocked to accommodate the control module for analyzing lung fluid indicators; the host connector is located between the mounting component and the base plate, the side of the mounting component facing the hidden space is connected to the bottom wall of the hidden space, and the mounting component and the base plate are fastened together by fasteners; the bottom wall of the hidden space is provided with a first window, the mounting component is provided with a second window, and a portion of the host connector passes through the first window and the second window.

[0030] In the implementation of the above technical solution, since the bottom wall of the hidden space is provided with a first window and the mounting component is provided with a second window, a part of the host connector can be hidden in the hidden space, while the other part protrudes from the first and second windows, providing space for the host to be snapped in. The first window on the bottom wall of the hidden space is also provided to increase the contact area with the mounting component and improve the stability between the host base and the front half.

[0031] In one embodiment, the wearable garment body includes a second cover portion connected to the front half of the garment to cover the hidden space.

[0032] In the implementation of the above technical solution, the second cover encloses the front sensing device inside the hidden space. The embedded design avoids direct contact between the front sensing device and the human body, making it safe and reliable.

[0033] In one embodiment, the wearable garment body includes elastic cotton wrapped around the outside of the positioning neck collar, which is a rigid component.

[0034] In the process of implementing the above technical solution, elastic cotton is placed on the outside of the neckband to improve wearing comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of wearable clothing provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 These are schematic diagrams of the wearable garment from different perspectives provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a wearable garment provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 Explosion-proof structural diagrams of wearable clothing from different perspectives provided in embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the wearable garment provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective; Figure 6 An exploded structural diagram of the wearable garment provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective; Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the wearable garment provided in another embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the host structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Icons: 1-Wearing garment body; 11-Front half; 111-Left half; 1111-Fifth Velcro; 112-Right half; 113-Hidden space; 1131-First window; 114-Second cover; 12-Rear half; 121-Recessed space; 122-First cover; 13-Left shoulder; 14-Right shoulder; 15-Circumferential tightening strap; 151-First Velcro; 16-Front pressure strap; 17-Positioning neck collar; 2-First mounting part; 21-Opening and closing part; 211-Fifth... 3-Hook and loop fasteners; 22-Enclosure; 23-Notch; 3-Second mounting part; 31-Fourth hook and loop fastener; 32-Rear sensor mounting plate; 33-Gear position; 4-Main unit base; 41-Mounting component; 411-Second window; 42-Main unit connector; 421-Snap-fit ​​receiving part; 422-Hidden part; 423-Plug; 43-Base plate; 6-Front sensor; 61-Indicator; 62-Seventh hook and loop fastener; 7-Rear sensor; 8-Vertical tension strap; 9-Connecting strap; 10-Main unit. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, in the description of this application, terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0040] A non-invasive lung edema monitoring device refers to a device where the radio frequency (RF) module inside the main unit emits a series of RF signals. These RF signals are transmitted to the rear sensing device via a rear sensing RF line. The antenna inside the rear sensing device changes the direction of the electromagnetic wave emission, causing it to propagate directionally in space. After passing through the lungs, it is received by the front sensing device. The collected RF signals are then transmitted back to the RF module via the front sensing RF line. The control module inside the main unit processes the raw data returned by the RF module using algorithms, forming a closed loop. Both the rear and front sensing devices need to be worn on a protective suit. However, lung edema monitoring is generally performed in hospitals, operated or guided by professional medical personnel. The lung fluid content is insufficient to meet the needs of cardiovascular patients requiring long-term daily monitoring; each patient's body shape is different, causing the front and rear sensors to be misaligned with the patient's lungs, resulting in poor monitoring accuracy. In addition, differences in body shape can also cause clothing to not fit snugly against the patient's front and back, resulting in large air gaps between the front and rear sensors and the patient's front and back, which also affects the final monitoring results; furthermore, the main unit in the hospital integrates multiple modules, such as radio frequency modules and control modules, resulting in a large size that requires carrying the main unit by hand, making it unsuitable for routine home monitoring.

[0041] Therefore, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 This application provides a wearable garment for monitoring pulmonary edema, including a garment body 1, a positioning neck collar 17, a front compression strap 16, and a circumferential tightening strap 15. The positioning neck collar 17 is connected to the top of the garment body 1, and the circumferential tightening strap 15 is located on one circumferential side of the garment body 1. The garment body 1 includes a front half 11 located at the front of the body and a rear half 12 located at the rear of the body. The right half 112 of the front half 11 is provided with a first mounting part 2 for mounting a front sensor device 6, and the right half of the rear half 12 is provided with a rear sensor device 7. The second mounting part 3 includes a recessed space 121 recessed from the inner surface of the rear half 12 and a rear sensor fixing plate 32 with several positions 33, the several positions 33 of the rear sensor fixing plate 32 being located within the recessed space 121; the first mounting part 2 includes a front sensor fixing part, and the front pressure band 16 can tighten and pressurize the front sensor fixing part; the left half 111 of the front half 11 is provided with a main unit base 4, the main unit base 4 including a base plate 43 fixed to the front half 11 and a snap-fit ​​seat detachably connected to the base plate 43.

[0042] Optionally, the wearable garment body 1 includes a left shoulder 13 and a right shoulder 14. The left shoulder 13 connects the left half 111 of the front half 11 and the left half of the rear half 12, and the right shoulder 14 connects the right half 112 of the front half 11 and the right half of the rear half 12.

[0043] The material of the wearable garment can be a molded fabric with knitted fabric covered with sponge, which is designed to fit the human body. Both the front half 11 and the back half 12 are sandwiched, which allows the radio frequency line to be routed inside the sandwich, avoiding the radio frequency line from being exposed.

[0044] The front half of the body 11 has two chest buckles, which are arranged vertically. The main purpose of the chest buckles is to tighten the left half 111 and the right half 112 of the front half of the body 11. The chest buckles are connected to the front half of the body 11 by elastic bands, which can adapt to the wear of patients with different chest sizes.

[0045] The rear half 12 is provided with a first protrusion, which is made of EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, a thermoplastic elastomer material copolymerized from ethylene and vinyl acetate). The first protrusion protrudes rearward along the outer surface of the rear half 12, thereby forming a recessed space 121.

[0046] The rear sensor mounting plate 32 can be made of plastic and is fixed in the recessed space 121 by adhesive or Velcro, and connected to the bottom wall of the first convex bulge.

[0047] The first bulge covers the back of the right lung of the human body. This is because the left lung is close to the heart. The tissue structures of the lung and the heart are quite different, which will interfere with the signal and affect the monitoring results. Moreover, the beating of the heart itself will also affect the fit of the sensor.

[0048] The area covered by the first convex bulge facing the back of the body is as follows: The first bulge, in terms of vertical distance reference: Under normal circumstances, the upper border of the lung is level with the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (C7) on the posterior midline, and the lower border is level with the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra on the posterior midline. The highest point of the diaphragm is roughly level with the 4th to 5th thoracic vertebrae (T5). This positioning range may fluctuate slightly among people with different BMIs, but the overall difference is not particularly large. Abnormal changes in BMI will only cause a slight shift in this position. Due to the obstruction of radiofrequency signals by the human diaphragm, the currently monitorable area is in the vertical region of C7-T5.

[0049] Reference for the horizontal width of the first lung bulge: The closest lateral distance between the lower edge of the lung and the spine is usually 3-5 cm during calm breathing. It may be slightly smaller in tall and thin individuals and slightly larger in short and stout individuals. The width of the right lung in a standard anatomical view is about 7-8 cm. This positioning range will vary to some extent among different BMI groups, but the overall difference will not be particularly large. Abnormal changes in BMI will only cause a slight shift in this position. Therefore, the distance between the closest vertical edge of the first lung bulge and the spine can be 2 cm, and the distance between the farthest vertical edge and the spine can be 11 cm.

[0050] like Figure 3As shown, the rear sensor mounting plate 32 is equipped with multiple positions 33. These positions 33 are arranged in three rows horizontally and two rows vertically, forming a two-dimensional position matrix. The six positions 33 can cover people with different BMI values, improving monitoring accuracy. Taller patients can use the lowest position 33, medium-height patients can use the middle position 33, and shorter patients can use the highest position 33. The patient's BMI value can be calculated using existing software or programs.

[0051] like Figure 5 As shown, the card slot is equipped with a plug 423, which is electrically connected to the circuit board. The circuit board is equipped with a control module. The main unit 10 is equipped with a connector that mates with the plug 423. The main unit 10 also contains a battery. When the main unit 10 is snapped into the card slot, the battery in the main unit 10 can provide power to the control module. The main unit 10 is also equipped with a power switch, a measurement button, and a display that can display some monitoring data. Thus, when the main unit 10 is snapped into the card slot, pressing the measurement button can start monitoring. No medical personnel are required, which can meet the daily monitoring needs of families. In addition, the main unit 10 is small in size and easy to carry, so it does not need to be carried by hand.

[0052] The mating head can be a Pog Pin socket, and the plug 423 can be a Pog Pin connector.

[0053] In this embodiment, the positioning neck collar 17 enables the patient to center the clothing when wearing it, ensuring that it is neatly worn without any misalignment. If the misalignment is too large, it will affect the change in the position of the sensing device relative to the human body and affect the accuracy of lung water monitoring. The first mounting part 2 on the front half 11 is used to connect with the front sensing device 6, and the second mounting part 3 on the rear half 12 can connect with the rear sensing device 7. The second mounting part 3 includes a recessed space 121, which allows the rear sensing device 7 to be accommodated in the recessed space 121, preventing the rear sensing device 7 from protruding from the inside of the rear half 12 and improving the comfort of wearing it. When the current sensor 6 is installed on the front sensor fixing part, the front pressure band 16 can tighten and press the front sensor fixing part, thereby making the front sensor 6 fit tightly against the front of the human body, reducing the air gap, improving the signal reception accuracy of the front sensor 6, making the operation simple and convenient, requiring no medical staff to participate, and meeting the daily monitoring needs. The circumferential tightening band 15 can tighten the front half 11 and the rear half 12, thereby making the front sensor 6 and the rear sensor 7 fit closely to the human body, improving the accuracy of monitoring, and meeting the daily home monitoring needs of patients of different body types. The main unit base 4 includes a base plate 43 and a snap-fit ​​seat. The main unit base 4 and the front sensor fixing part are respectively set in the left half 111 and right half 112 of the front body 11, which is a reasonable layout. The main unit 10 can be snapped onto the snap-fit ​​seat, so there is no need to carry the main unit 10 by hand during monitoring, which improves the convenience of monitoring and meets the daily monitoring needs of families. After the patient puts on the wearable garment body 1, the rear sensor 7 is connected to the position 33, the front sensor 6 is connected to the front sensor fixing part, and then the main unit 10 is installed in the main unit base 4. Through the tightening and pressure of the front pressure strap 16 and the circumferential tightening strap 15, the monitoring accuracy is improved and the patient can realize the self-monitoring of lung water indicators, which meets the needs of daily family monitoring without the need for the participation of professional medical staff.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, one end of the front pressure belt 16 is connected to the left half 111 of the front half 11, and the other end is connected to the rear half 12 and located on the right side of the positioning collar 17.

[0055] The front pressure band 16 is made of elastic material. One end of it can be connected to the rear half 12 by sewing, and the other end can be connected to the left half 111 of the front half 11 by Velcro.

[0056] In this embodiment, the front pressure band 16 passes through the front sensor fixing part through the diagonal installation path and can cover the front side of the front sensor fixing part to apply pressure to the front sensor fixing part, while ensuring that the clothing will not be crooked or wrinkled.

[0057] like Figure 2 and 3 As shown, in one embodiment, one end of the circumferential tightening band 15 is fixedly connected to the left half of the rear half 12, and the other end is provided with a first Velcro surface 151 that can be fitted and connected to the left half 111 of the front half 11.

[0058] The circumferential tightening band 15 can be divided into three areas: a sewn area, an elastic area, and a Velcro area. The elastic area can be manually adjusted to loosen the waist according to the patient's body width. The sewn area is sewn together with the left half of the posterior body 12. The Velcro area is provided with a first Velcro surface 151.

[0059] In this embodiment, the circumferential tightening band 15 adopts an open form, which can tighten and press after the patient puts on the garment, so that the front half 11 and the back half 12 are in close contact with the front and back sides of the human body, and also reduce the air gap between the front sensor device 6 and the rear sensor device 7 and the human body, thereby improving the monitoring accuracy.

[0060] like Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, one end of the front pressure band 16 is connected to the side of the circumferential tightening band 15 away from the front half 11 via a second Velcro surface, and the other end is connected to the rear half 12 and located on the right side of the positioning collar 17.

[0061] Optionally, the left half 111 of the front half 11 is provided with a fifth hook and loop fastener 1111, which can be attached to the first hook and loop fastener 151 on the circumferential tightening band 15. The side of the circumferential tightening band 15 away from the front half 11 is provided with a sixth hook and loop fastener, and the second hook and loop fastener on the front pressure band 16 is attached to the sixth hook and loop fastener.

[0062] The first hook and loop fastener 151 and the sixth hook and loop fastener are respectively located on opposite sides of the circumferential tightening band 15 along the thickness direction.

[0063] Optionally, the bonding surfaces of the first hook and loop fastener 151 and the sixth hook and loop fastener are both hook surfaces, while the bonding surfaces of the second hook and loop fastener 1111 are both rough surfaces; or the bonding surfaces of the first hook and loop fastener 151 and the sixth hook and loop fastener are both rough surfaces, while the bonding surfaces of the second hook and loop fastener 1111 are both hook surfaces. This design allows the circumferential tightening band 15 to be bonded to the front half 11, and then the front pressure band 16 is bonded to the side of the circumferential tightening band 15 away from the front half 11, achieving the effect of tightening the entire body and securing the front sensor device fixing part. The front pressure band 16 cannot be directly bonded to the front half 11, ensuring correct wearing by the user and achieving a foolproof design for the garment.

[0064] In this embodiment, the circumferential tightening band 15 is connected to the left half 111 of the front half 11, and one end of the front pressure band 16 is bonded to the side of the circumferential tightening band 15 away from the front half 11 through the second Velcro surface, thereby realizing the foolproof design of the front pressure band 16 during bonding. The use of Velcro also makes it convenient for patients to wear at home without the need for medical staff to participate.

[0065] like Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the front sensor fixing part includes an openable storage bag connected to the front half 11. The storage bag is provided with a third Velcro surface 211 for fitting with the front sensor 6, and the storage bag is provided with a notch 23 for the indicator 61 of the front sensor 6 to pass through.

[0066] Optionally, the containment bag and the front half 11 together enclose a containment space, which is used to contain the front sensing device 6.

[0067] like Figure 6As shown, the storage bag includes an enclosure 22 and an opening / closing part 21. The enclosure 22 protrudes from the front side of the front half 11, and the opening / closing part 21 is detachably connected to the enclosure 22. A third hook and loop fastener 211 is provided on the side of the opening / closing part 21 facing the front half 11. The third hook and loop fastener 211 is used to connect with the seventh hook and loop fastener 62 on the front sensing device 6.

[0068] The opening and closing part 21 can also be made of EVA material.

[0069] The garment is equipped with shoulder straps that can accommodate the indicator 61.

[0070] Optionally, after the patient puts on the garment, the containment bag covers the front of the patient's right lung, and the recessed space 121 covers the back of the patient's right lung. That is, in this embodiment, the front sensing device 6 and the rear sensing device 7 are located on the front and back sides of the patient's right lung, respectively. This is because the left lung is close to the heart, and the tissue structures of the lung and the heart are quite different, which will interfere with the signal and affect the monitoring results. Moreover, the beating of the heart itself will also affect the fit of the sensor.

[0071] In this embodiment, the front sensor fixing part includes a receiving bag, on which a third Velcro surface 211 is provided. The third Velcro surface 211 can fix the front sensor 6 in the receiving bag after the position of the front sensor 6 is determined, thereby improving the stability of the front sensor 6 and improving the monitoring accuracy. The receiving bag also has a notch 23 through which an indicator 61 passes. The indicator 61 is used to determine the position of the front sensor 6. After the position is determined, the front sensor 6 is fixed by the third Velcro surface 211. The operation is simple and meets the daily home monitoring needs.

[0072] Optionally, the front half 11 is provided with alignment marking lines. When in use, the opening and closing part 21 is in the open state, and the front sensor 6 moves up, down, left and right inside the enclosure 22 until the finger passes through the ring of the indicator 61 and touches the marked position on the sternum. The edge of the front sensor 6 is perpendicular to the alignment marking line. The right hand holds the front sensor 6 still, and the left hand flips the opening and closing part 21 over, sticks the front sensor 6 to the opening and closing part 21, pulls out the indicator 61, and locks the zipper on the enclosure 22. The operation is simple and does not require the intervention and guidance of medical staff.

[0073] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the second mounting part 3 includes a fourth hook and loop fastener 31 connected to the rear half 12 and located on one side of the rear sensor mounting plate 32. The fourth hook and loop fastener 31 is used to adhesively connect with the rear sensor 7.

[0074] The rear sensor mounting plate 32 includes a covered area covered by the fourth hook and loop fastener 31 and an exposed area not covered by the fourth hook and loop fastener 31. The exposed area is provided with a stop 33 for positioning the rear sensor 7.

[0075] When wearing it for the first time, the patient's height and weight can be entered into some existing software or programs to calculate the BMI value. Based on the BMI value, it is determined which setting 33 the rear sensor device 7 should be adjusted to. After connecting to setting 33, the Velcro on the surface of the rear sensor device 7 will be firmly attached to the fourth Velcro surface 31.

[0076] In this embodiment, when the rear sensor 7 is fixed, the position of the rear sensor 7 can be determined first by the position 33, and then fixed to the fourth Velcro surface 31 to further improve the stability of the rear sensor 7. Moreover, the operation of the Velcro surface is simple and does not require the participation of medical personnel.

[0077] like Figure 3 and 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the connector includes a host connector 42 and a mounting member 41; the host connector 42 includes a hidden part 422 hidden inside the wearable garment and a forward-penetrating mounting member 41 for engaging the host 10.

[0078] Optionally, the base plate 43 and the main unit connector 42 are fastened together to form a housing. The housing can accommodate the control module and the radio frequency module for analyzing lung water indicators. The control module and the radio frequency module are electrically connected. The radio frequency module can be electrically connected to the front sensing device 6 and the rear sensing device 7 through the front sensing radio frequency line and the rear sensing radio frequency line, respectively.

[0079] The control module and the radio frequency module can be integrated on the same circuit board.

[0080] The mounting part 41 can be connected to the front half 11 by adhesive on the side facing the front half 11. The mounting part 41 serves as a transition, preventing the main unit connector 42 from being directly connected to the front half 11, thus facilitating the replacement of the main unit connector 42. The area of ​​the mounting part 41 is slightly larger than that of the main unit connector 42, so the mounting part 41 can be directly locked to the base plate with screws, thereby realizing the connection of the base plate, the main unit connector 42 and the mounting part 41 into one unit.

[0081] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​receiving part 421 includes two side walls and a bottom wall, which can form a receiving space to accommodate the main unit 10.

[0082] In this embodiment, the host connector 42 includes a hidden part 422 and a snap-fit ​​receiving part 421, so that only a part of the host connector 42 protrudes from the front half 11, while the other part is hidden in the front half 11, which can provide the host 10 with corresponding snap-fit ​​space.

[0083] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the left half 111 of the front half 11 is provided with a hidden space 113 for accommodating the hidden part 422.

[0084] The hidden space 113 is recessed along the surface of the front half 11 facing the rear half 12 in a direction away from the rear half 12, and a part of the main unit 4 is accommodated in the hidden space 113.

[0085] The front half 11 is provided with a second protrusion, which forms a hidden space 113. The second protrusion can be made of EVA material, and the bottom wall of the second protrusion is connected to the mounting part 41 by adhesive.

[0086] In this embodiment, by setting a hidden space 113, the main unit connector 42 can be hidden inside the hidden space 113, avoiding protrusion from the inner surface of the front half 11, improving wearing comfort, and preventing the front of the human body from rubbing against the main unit base 4; at the same time, the bottom wall of the hidden space 113 can also be fixedly connected to the mounting part 41, increasing the contact area, thereby improving the stability between the main unit base 4 and the front half 11.

[0087] like Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the wearable garment body 1 includes at least two vertical tension straps 8, one of which has its two ends connected to the left half 111 of the front half 11 and the left half of the rear half 12, respectively, and the other has its two ends connected to the right half 112 of the front half 11 and the right half of the rear half 12, respectively.

[0088] Optionally, the two vertical tension straps 8 are sewn together to the front half 11 and the back half of the garment, respectively.

[0089] In this embodiment, by setting two vertical tension straps 8, after the patient puts on the garment, the two vertical tension straps 8 can be supported by the two sides of the patient's waist, so that the vertical tension straps 8 are locked on the two sides of the patient's waist, thereby making the garment fit the human body more closely.

[0090] like Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the garment includes connecting straps 9 at both ends that are connected to the right half 112 of the front half 11 and the right half of the rear half 12, respectively.

[0091] In this embodiment, the two sides of the connecting strap 9 are sewn together with the garment to form closed cuffs, and the sewing position is just right for the right hand of the human body to pass through, so that the front half 11 and the back half 12 can fit the human body more closely.

[0092] like Figure 5 and 6As shown, in one embodiment, the wearable garment includes a front sensing device 6, which is provided with an indicator 61. The indicator 61 includes a main body that penetrates the notch 23 and an annular body located outside the notch 23.

[0093] Optionally, when the current sensing device 6 is installed inside the containment bag, the indicator 61 extends toward the clavicle.

[0094] The indicator 61 is detachably connected to the front sensing device 6.

[0095] The sternum, as the central anterior wall structure of the thoracic cavity, and the clavicle, as the connecting bone at the upper edge of the thoracic cavity, together form the anatomical boundary of the lungs in front and above. The lungs fill the thoracic cavity space behind the sternum and below the clavicle. Together, the three maintain the shape of the thoracic cavity and the normal respiratory movement of the lungs.

[0096] In this embodiment, the indicator 61 includes a ring body. When worn, the finger passes through the ring body and touches the marked position on the sternum, thereby adjusting the position of the front sensing device 6, thereby improving the accuracy of monitoring. Furthermore, daily home monitoring does not require the guidance of medical personnel.

[0097] like Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the wearable garment body 1 includes a first cover portion 122, which is connected to the rear half 12 and is used to cover the recessed space 121.

[0098] The first cover 122 is made of thin cloth to reduce interference with the signals emitted by the rear sensor 7.

[0099] The first cover portion 122 can be connected to the rear half 12 via Velcro.

[0100] In this embodiment, the first cover 122 encloses the rear sensor 7 inside the recessed space 121. The embedded design prevents the rear sensor 7 from directly contacting the human body, ensuring safety and reliability.

[0101] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the host connector 42 and the base plate 43 are interlocked to accommodate the control module for analyzing lung fluid indicators; the host connector 42 is located between the mounting member 41 and the base plate 43, the side of the mounting member 41 facing the hidden space 113 is connected to the bottom wall of the hidden space 113, and the mounting member 41 and the base plate 43 are fastened together by fasteners; the bottom wall of the hidden space 113 is provided with a first window 1131, the mounting member 41 is provided with a second window 411, and a portion of the host connector 42 passes through the first window 1131 and the second window 411.

[0102] Mounting component 41 and the bottom wall of the hidden space 113 can be connected by adhesive.

[0103] The first window 1131 and the second window 411 are the same size, and the flange of the second window 411 can be snapped around the first window 1131, thereby further improving the stability of the mounting part 41 and the bottom wall of the hidden space 113.

[0104] The radio frequency module is also located inside the card slot, which also helps to reduce the size of the host unit.

[0105] The specific analysis process of the control module can refer to the existing technology. The embodiments of this application do not make specific limitations. Of course, during the analysis process, it is also necessary to consider the interference of other tissues in the body, which are also existing technologies.

[0106] In this embodiment, the control module originally located inside the host 10 is moved to the wearable garment. Because the control module needs to have the ability to analyze lung water indicators, its size is relatively large. By placing the control module on the wearable garment, the size of the host 10 can be reduced, making it easier to carry the host 10 without having to carry it by hand. Because the bottom wall of the hidden space 113 has a first window 1131 and the mounting component 41 has a second window 411, a part of the host connector 42 can be hidden in the hidden space 113, while the other part protrudes from the first window 1131 and the second window 411, providing space for the host 10 to be snapped in. The first window 1131 on the bottom wall of the hidden space 113 is also to increase the contact area with the mounting component 41 and improve the stability between the host base 4 and the front half 11.

[0107] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the wearable garment body 1 includes a second cover portion 114, which is connected to the front half 11 and is used to cover the hidden space 113.

[0108] The second cover 114 is designed with thin fabric to reduce interference with the signals received by the front sensing device 6.

[0109] The second cover 114 can be connected to the front half 11 via Velcro.

[0110] In this embodiment, the second cover 114 encloses the front sensing device 6 inside the hidden space 113. The embedded design avoids direct contact between the front sensing device 6 and the human body, making it safe and reliable.

[0111] In one implementation, the wearable garment body 1 includes elastic cotton wrapped around the positioning neck ring 17, which is a rigid component. The neck ring is made of plastic sheet material and has a specific shape, mainly serving to center the wearable garment and ensure that the wearable fabric is worn neatly and without misalignment. If the misalignment is too large, it will affect the change in the position of the front sensor 6 and the rear sensor 7 relative to the human body, thus affecting the accuracy of lung water monitoring.

[0112] The elastic cotton is joined together with the front half 11 and the back half 12 using a sewing machine weaving process.

[0113] In this embodiment, elastic cotton is provided outside the neckband to improve wearing comfort.

[0114] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

[0115] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

[0116] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A wearable garment for monitoring pulmonary edema, characterized in that, include: The garment body (1), positioning collar (17), front pressure strap (16) and circumferential tightening strap (15); the positioning collar (17) is connected to the top of the garment body (1), and the circumferential tightening strap (15) is located on the circumferential side of the garment body (1); The wearable body (1) includes a front half (11) located on the front side of the human body and a rear half (12) located on the back side of the human body. The right half (112) of the front half (11) is provided with a first mounting part (2) for mounting a front sensor (6), and the right half of the rear half (12) is provided with a second mounting part (3) for mounting a rear sensor (7). The second mounting part (3) includes a recessed space (121) recessed from the inner surface of the rear half (12) and a rear sensor fixing plate (32) with several positions (33), wherein the several positions (33) of the rear sensor fixing plate (32) are located in the recessed space (121). The first mounting part (2) includes a front sensor fixing part, and the front pressure band (16) can tighten and pressurize the front sensor fixing part; The left half (111) of the front half (11) is provided with a main unit base (4), the main unit base (4) includes a base plate (43) fixed on the front half (11) and a snap-fit ​​seat detachably connected to the base plate (43).

2. The wearable garment according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the front pressure band (16) is connected to the left half (111) of the front half (11), and the other end is connected to the rear half (12) and located on the right side of the positioning collar (17).

3. The wearable garment according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the circumferential tightening band (15) is fixedly connected to the left half of the rear half (12), and the other end is provided with a first Velcro surface (151) that can be attached to the left half (111) of the front half (11).

4. The wearable garment according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the front pressure band (16) is connected to the side of the circumferential tightening band (15) away from the front half (11) via a second Velcro surface, and the other end is connected to the rear half (12) and located on the right side of the positioning collar (17).

5. The wearable garment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front sensor fixing part includes an openable storage bag connected to the front half (11), the storage bag is provided with a third Velcro surface (211) for fitting with the front sensor (6), and the storage bag is provided with a notch (23) through which the indicator (61) of the front sensor (6) passes.

6. The wearable garment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second mounting part (3) includes a fourth hook and loop fastener (31) attached to the rear half (12) and located on one side of the rear sensor mounting plate (32), the fourth hook and loop fastener (31) being used to adhesively connect with the rear sensor (7).

7. The wearable garment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card slot includes a host connector (42) and a mounting component (41). The host connector (42) includes a hidden part (422) hidden inside the wearable garment and a snap-fit ​​receiving part (421) that extends forward through the mounting part (41) to snap onto the host (10).

8. The wearable garment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The left half (111) of the front half (11) is provided with a hidden space (113) for accommodating the hidden part (422).

9. The wearable garment according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The wearable garment body (1) includes at least two vertical tension straps (8), one of which is connected at both ends to the left half (111) of the front half (11) and the left half of the rear half (12), respectively, and the other is connected at both ends to the right half (112) of the front half (11) and the right half of the rear half (12), respectively.

10. The wearable garment according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The garment includes connecting straps (9) at both ends that are connected to the right half (112) of the front half (11) and the right half of the rear half (12) respectively.

11. The wearable garment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The wearable garment includes the front sensing device (6), which is provided with an indicator (61). The indicator (61) includes a main body that passes through the notch (23) and an annular body located outside the notch (23).

12. The wearable garment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wearable garment body (1) includes a first cover (122), which is connected to the rear half (12) and is used to cover the recessed space (121).

13. The wearable garment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The main unit connector (42) and the base plate (43) are interlocked to accommodate the control module for analyzing lung water indicators; the main unit connector (42) is located between the mounting part (41) and the base plate (43), the side of the mounting part (41) facing the hidden space (113) is connected to the bottom wall of the hidden space (113), and the mounting part (41) and the base plate (43) are locked together by fasteners; The bottom wall of the hidden space (113) is provided with a first window (1131), the mounting component (41) is provided with a second window (411), and a portion of the host connector (42) passes through the first window (1131) and the second window (411).

14. The wearable garment according to claim 13, characterized in that, The wearable garment body (1) includes a second cover (114), which is connected to the front half (11) and is used to cover the hidden space (113).

15. The wearable garment according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The wearable garment body (1) includes elastic cotton wrapped around the positioning neck ring (17), which is a rigid component.

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