Children's head circumference measuring tape

By using plastic plate and rubber strips to fix the positioning and anti-slip sheets in the pediatric head circumference measuring tape, the problems of inaccurate readings and inconvenient use in traditional measurement methods are solved, and higher measurement accuracy and convenience of use are achieved.

CN222676202UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28CHANGZHI PEOPLES HOSPITAL (CHANGZHI OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROL HOSPITAL)
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Application Number
CN202421230186.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-31
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional children's head circumference measurement method When young children move randomly, the tape ruler is prone to shaking, the reading is inaccurate, and the offset of the hand pinch part leads to inaccurate measurement results and inconvenient use.

Method used

A children's head circumference tape ruler is designed, which uses grooves at different positions of plastic plates and rubber strips to fix them, limit measurement of length, easy reading, and an anti-slip piece is added to the contact between the ruler and the children's head to improve fit.

Benefits of technology

The accuracy and stability of the readings are achieved, reducing the impact of children's random movements on the measurement results, making it more convenient to use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of child head circumference measurement, and discloses a child head circumference measuring tape, which comprises a measuring mechanism, and the measuring mechanism comprises a tape body with scale marks and numerical values on the surface; the clamping mechanism comprises a hollow frame, the hollow frame is connected to any end of the ruler body, the reading end face of the ruler body is connected with a rubber strip, strip-shaped grooves are evenly distributed in the surface of the rubber strip, the inner wall of a middle hole of the hollow frame is connected with a plastic plate, and the side, inserted towards the end of the ruler body, of the plastic plate is in a cambered surface shape; when the ruler body and the rubber strip penetrate through a middle hole of the hollow frame, the ruler body and the rubber strip are clamped and fixed through grooves in different positions of the plastic plate and the rubber strip, so that the measured length is limited, a user can conveniently take down the tape for reading, and compared with the prior art, the device is more accurate in reading, cannot be influenced by disordered movement of a child during reading, and is convenient to use. And the device is more convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of measuring the head circumference of children, in particular to a tape measure for measuring the head circumference of children. Background Art

[0002] Head circumference refers to the circumference from the center of the eyebrows to the midline of the back of the head, which is usually closely related to the growth and development of the brain and skull. The growth of a baby's head circumference is closely related to the growth and development of the brain and skull. Generally, as the baby grows older, the head circumference will gradually increase.

[0003] The traditional way to measure a child's head circumference is to put a tape measure on the child's head, then pinch one end of the tape measure and the marked line with the hand, and finally observe the reading of the marked line. However, in actual use, young children are prone to move around during the measurement process. On the one hand, the tape measure shakes with the child's head, making it difficult to read the reading. On the other hand, it is easy to cause the pinching part to shift, which reduces the accuracy of the reading. There is still a certain inconvenience in actual use. Therefore, a tape measure for measuring the head circumference of children is urgently needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a tape measure for measuring the head circumference of children, so as to solve the problem of measuring the head circumference of children proposed in the above-mentioned background technology. The traditional method is to use a tape measure to cover the child's head, then pinch one end of the tape measure and the marked line position with the hand, and finally observe the reading of the marked line at that place. However, in actual use, young children are prone to move around during the measurement process. On the one hand, the tape measure shakes with the child's head and is difficult to read. On the other hand, it is easy to cause the pinched part to shift, which reduces the accuracy of the reading. There are still certain inconveniences in actual use.

[0005] The utility model provides the following technical solutions: a tape measure for measuring head circumference of children, comprising a measuring mechanism, wherein the measuring mechanism comprises a tape measure body with scale markings and numerical values ​​on the surface;

[0006] The locking mechanism includes a hollow frame, and the hollow frame is connected to either end of the ruler body. The reading end face of the ruler body is connected to a rubber strip, and strip grooves are evenly distributed on the surface of the rubber strip. The inner wall of the middle hole of the hollow frame is connected to a plastic plate, and the side of the plastic plate inserted toward the end of the ruler body is in an arc shape. When the ruler body and the rubber strip pass through the middle hole of the hollow frame, the bottom end of the plastic plate is located in the strip groove of the rubber strip.

[0007] To implement the above technical solution, grooves at different positions of the plastic plate and the rubber strip are used to fix them, so as to limit the measured length, making it convenient for the user to take down the tape measure and read the reading. Compared with the prior art, the reading of this device is more accurate and will not be affected by the movement of children, making the use of this device more convenient.

[0008] Furthermore, a hard rubber arc piece is connected to the end of the ruler body inserted into the hole in the hollow frame.

[0009] The implementation of the above technical solution makes it easier for the end of the ruler to push the curved surface of the plastic plate.

[0010] Furthermore, an anti-slip sheet is evenly connected to the end surface of the ruler body that fits against the child's head.

[0011] The above technical solution is implemented to improve the anti-slip effect of the end surface where the ruler body fits against the child's head.

[0012] Furthermore, the scale marks on the ruler body are aligned with the grooves of the rubber strip, and the distance between two adjacent grooves is one millimeter.

[0013] Implement the above technical solution to improve reading accuracy.

[0014] Furthermore, a blocking strip is connected to the hollow frame on the arc surface side of the plastic plate, and the end of the ruler passes through the bottom end thereof when passing through the hole in the hollow frame.

[0015] The above technical solution is implemented to prevent the plastic plate from tilting in the opposite direction and to prevent the rubber strip and the ruler from retreating.

[0016] Furthermore, a convenient rubber ring is connected to the plane side of the plastic plate, which is used for manually pulling up and tilting the plastic plate.

[0017] The implementation of the above technical solution makes it convenient for the user to keep the plastic plate in an inclined state to retract the ruler.

[0018] Technical effects and advantages of the utility model:

[0019] 1. The utility model adopts grooves at different positions of the plastic plate and the rubber strip to fix the measuring length, so as to limit the measuring length, making it convenient for the user to take down the measuring tape and read the value.

[0020] 2. Compared with the prior art, the reading of the device of the utility model is more accurate and will not be affected by the movement of children, making the device more convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a top three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model in an unfolded state.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a bottom-up stereoscopic schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model in an unfolded state.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a top view stereoscopic schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model in the measurement state.

[0024] Figure 4It is an exploded top view stereoscopic schematic diagram of the locking state of the locking mechanism structure of the utility model.

[0025] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are: 1. measuring mechanism; 110. ruler body; 111. hard rubber arc piece; 112. anti-slip sheet; 2. positioning mechanism; 210. hollow frame; 211. rubber strip; 212. plastic plate; 213. blocking strip; 214. convenient rubber ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the present invention.

[0027] Embodiment 1:

[0028] Refer to the attached drawings in the specification Figure 1-3 The utility model provides a tape measure for measuring head circumference of children, comprising a measuring mechanism 1, wherein the measuring mechanism 1 comprises a ruler body 110 with scale markings and numerical values ​​on the surface;

[0029] The locking mechanism 2 includes a hollow frame 210, and the hollow frame 210 is connected to any end of the ruler body 110. The reading end face of the ruler body 110 is connected with a rubber strip 211, and the surface of the rubber strip 211 is evenly distributed with strip grooves. The inner wall of the middle hole of the hollow frame 210 is connected with a plastic plate 212, and the side of the plastic plate 212 inserted toward the end of the ruler body 110 is in an arc shape. When the ruler body 110 and the rubber strip 211 pass through the middle hole of the hollow frame 210, the bottom end of the plastic plate 212 is located in the strip groove of the rubber strip 211. The end of the ruler body 110 inserted into the middle hole of the hollow frame 210 is connected with a hard rubber arc piece 111. The end face of the ruler body 110 that fits the child's head is evenly connected with an anti-slip sheet 112. The scale markings on the ruler body 110 are aligned with the grooves of the rubber strip 211, and the spacing between two adjacent grooves is one millimeter.

[0030] When in use, the end face of the anti-slip sheet 112 of the ruler body 110 is facing the child's head and the ruler body 110 is put on the child's head, and the hard rubber arc sheet 111 is passed through the hole in the hollow frame 210 and continuously pulled. At this time, the rubber strip 211 continuously passes through the bottom end of the plastic plate 212 to tilt it to avoid blocking the normal movement of the rubber strip 211 and the ruler body 110, until the ruler body 110 is close to the outside of the child's head. At this time, the plastic plate 212 is inserted into the groove of the rubber strip 211 at the corresponding position and fixed. Finally, the tape measure is removed and the position of the plastic plate 212 is observed and the reading is taken.

[0031] Embodiment 2:

[0032] Refer to the attached drawings in the specification Figure 4The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that a blocking strip 213 is connected to the hollow frame 210 on the curved side of the plastic plate 212, and when the end of the ruler body 110 passes through the hole in the hollow frame 210, it passes through the bottom end thereof, and a convenient rubber ring 214 is connected to the flat side of the plastic plate 212 for manually pulling up and tilting the plastic plate 212.

[0033] When the ruler body 110 is reset, the rubber ring 214 is pulled to tilt the plastic plate 212 , and then the rubber strip 211 and the ruler body 110 are pulled out from the hole in the hollow frame 210 in the opposite direction.

[0034] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A tape measure for measuring head circumference of children, comprising a measuring mechanism (1), wherein the measuring mechanism (1) comprises a tape measure body (110) with scale markings and numerical values ​​on the surface, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (2) comprises a hollow frame (210), wherein the hollow frame (210) is connected to any end of a ruler body (110), a rubber strip (211) is connected to the reading end surface of the ruler body (110), and strip-shaped grooves are evenly distributed on the surface of the rubber strip (211), a plastic plate (212) is connected to the inner wall of the middle hole of the hollow frame (210), and a side of the plastic plate (212) inserted toward the end of the ruler body (110) is in an arc shape, and when the ruler body (110) and the rubber strip (211) pass through the middle hole of the hollow frame (210), the bottom end of the plastic plate (212) is located in the strip-shaped groove of the rubber strip (211).

2. A tape measure for measuring head circumference of children according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the ruler (110) inserted into the hole of the hollow frame (210) is connected to a hard rubber arc piece (111).

3. A tape measure for measuring head circumference of children according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end surface of the ruler (110) that fits against the child's head is evenly connected with an anti-slip sheet (112).

4. A tape measure for measuring head circumference of children according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scale markings on the ruler body (110) are aligned with the grooves of the rubber strip (211), and the distance between two adjacent grooves is one millimeter.

5. A tape measure for measuring head circumference of children according to claim 1, characterized in that: A blocking strip (213) is connected to the hollow frame (210) on the arc surface side of the plastic plate (212), and the end of the ruler (110) passes through the bottom end thereof when passing through the hole in the hollow frame (210).

6. A tape measure for measuring head circumference of children according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plane side of the plastic plate (212) is connected with a convenient rubber ring (214) for manually pulling up and tilting the plastic plate (212).