VTE patient leg circumference measurer

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of leg circumference measurement, in particular to a leg circumference measurer for a VTE patient, which is characterized in that a medical worker holds a supporting mechanism by hand, adjusts the position of a measuring mechanism, and guides the measuring mechanism through a guide mechanism, so that the measuring mechanism surrounds the legs of the patient and measures the leg circumference of the patient. The practicability of the equipment is improved; comprising a measuring mechanism; the device further comprises a supporting mechanism and a guiding mechanism. The measuring mechanism and the guiding mechanism are both installed on the supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism is used for adjusting the position of the measuring mechanism, the guiding mechanism is used for guiding the measuring mechanism, and the measuring mechanism is used for measuring the leg circumference of a patient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of leg circumference measurement, in particular to a leg circumference measurer for VTE patients. Background Art

[0002] Venous thromboembolism (VTE) refers to the situation of blood plaque formation in veins, most commonly in the deep veins of the lower extremities, known as deep vein thrombosis. Venous thrombosis generally has no symptoms, and occasionally there will be pain and lower extremity edema. Some emboli will enter the lungs, leading to potentially fatal pulmonary embolism. Symptomatic venous thrombosis often leads to a series of complications. Clinically, for such patients, medical staff need to measure the leg circumference of their swollen lower extremities every day, and judge whether the patient's condition has improved through the change of leg circumference. The traditional method is that medical staff use a tape measure to measure the thigh circumference about 15 cm above the upper edge of the patient's patella and the calf circumference about 10 cm below the lower edge of the patient's patella, which is time-consuming and laborious, and prone to reading errors.

[0003] Therefore, there are a leg circumference measurer for VTE patients disclosed in the utility model patent with the application number 202123155596.7 and a new VTE leg circumference measuring tool disclosed in the utility model patent with the application number 202120289201.3, etc., which are used to measure the thigh circumference and calf circumference of patients.

[0004] However, it is found in the use process that when the existing leg circumference measurer is used, medical staff need to bend down or squat down to measure. Since there are a large number of patients in the hospital and medical staff need to measure repeatedly, it is also time-consuming and laborious, and prone to occupational diseases, resulting in poor practicability. Therefore, it is urgent to improve the existing equipment. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a hand-held support mechanism for medical staff to adjust the position of the measuring mechanism, and at the same time guide the measuring mechanism through the guiding mechanism, so that the measuring mechanism surrounds the patient's leg and measures the patient's leg circumference, thereby improving the practicability of the equipment, a leg circumference measurer for VTE patients.

[0006] A leg circumference measurer for VTE patients of the utility model includes a measuring mechanism; it also includes a support mechanism and a guiding mechanism, and the measuring mechanism and the guiding mechanism are both installed on the support mechanism;

[0007] The support mechanism adjusts the position of the measuring mechanism, the guiding mechanism guides the measuring mechanism, and the measuring mechanism measures the patient's leg circumference;

[0008] Medical staff hold the support mechanism to adjust the position of the measuring mechanism, and at the same time guide the measuring mechanism through the guiding mechanism, so that the measuring mechanism surrounds the patient's leg and measures the patient's leg circumference, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0009] Preferably, the support mechanism includes a support tube, a grip, a touch screen, a connecting tube, a first transmission, a first motor, a camera and a driving device. The right end of the support tube is connected to the left end of the grip. The touch screen is fixedly installed on the support tube. The right end of the connecting tube is rotatably installed at the left end of the support tube. The first transmission is installed on the support tube, and the output end of the first transmission is connected to the connecting tube. The first motor is installed on the first transmission, and the output shaft of the first motor is connected to the input end of the first transmission. The camera is installed at the left end of the connecting tube. The camera is electrically connected to the touch screen. The driving device is installed inside the support tube to adjust the position of the measuring mechanism. Medical staff hold the grip to make the measuring mechanism surround the patient's thigh, and then tighten the measuring mechanism through the driving device. At the same time, the camera takes pictures of the measuring mechanism at the left end of the connecting tube, and the touch screen displays the captured pictures, which is convenient for medical staff to observe the patient's thigh circumference. Then, the first motor is turned on, and through the transmission of the first transmission, the connecting tube rotates, and then the measuring mechanism surrounds the patient's calf, and the above steps are repeated to enable medical staff to observe the patient's calf circumference, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0010] Preferably, the driving device includes a second transmission, a second motor and two groups of gears. The second transmission is installed on the support tube. The second motor is installed on the second transmission, and the output shaft of the second motor is connected to the input end of the second transmission. The two groups of gears are respectively installed on the two output ends of the second transmission, and both groups of gears are located inside the support tube. Both groups of gears are meshed with the measuring mechanism. The second motor is turned on, and through the transmission of the second transmission, the two groups of gears are meshed with the measuring mechanism for transmission to adjust the position of the measuring mechanism, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0011] Preferably, the measuring mechanism includes a rack, two measuring rulers, and an adsorption mechanism. The rack is slidably installed inside the support tube, and both gears are meshed with the rack. One end of each of the two measuring rulers is connected to the left end of the rack, and the other ends of the two measuring rulers pass through the connecting tube and extend to the left side of the connecting tube. The adsorption mechanism is installed on the other ends of the two measuring rulers, and scales are provided on both measuring rulers. By turning on the second motor and driving it through the second transmission, the two gears are meshed with the rack to drive the two measuring rulers to slide leftward, so that the two measuring rulers extend out of the connecting tube. Then, the two measuring rulers are wound around the patient's leg, and then the adsorption mechanism adsorbs the other ends of the two measuring rulers together. After that, the second motor runs in the reverse direction to tighten the two measuring rulers outside the connecting tube, and the leg circumference of the patient is measured by the two measuring rulers, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0012] Preferably, the adsorption mechanism includes two tension sensors, two permanent magnets, and two buffer pads. The two tension sensors are respectively installed on the other ends of the two measuring rulers. One end of each of the two permanent magnets is installed on the two tension sensors, and the two buffer pads are respectively connected to the other ends of the two permanent magnets. After the two measuring rulers extend out of the connecting tube, they are buffered by the two buffer pads, and the two permanent magnets are adsorbed together. When the second motor runs in the reverse direction to tighten the two measuring rulers, the two tension sensors respectively detect the tension received by the two measuring rulers. When the tension detected by the two tension sensors for the two measuring rulers meets the set requirements, the second motor stops running, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0013] Preferably, the guiding mechanism includes two guiding plates, two third transmissions, and two third motors. Arc-shaped spring steel bars are provided inside both of the two measuring rulers. The third transmissions are installed on the connecting tube. One end of each of the two guiding plates is connected to the two output ends of the third transmission, and the third motors are installed on the third transmissions, and the output shafts of the third motors are connected to the input ends of the third transmissions. By turning on the third motors and driving them through the third transmissions, the two guiding plates are buckled on the patient's leg. Then, when the second motor runs, the two measuring rulers are extended out of the connecting tube, and the two guiding plates respectively guide the two measuring rulers, facilitating the adsorption of the two permanent magnets together, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0014] Preferably, the first motor, the second motor, and the third motor are all electrically connected to the touch screen; it is convenient to control the first motor, the second motor, and the third motor, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: Medical staff hold the support mechanism to adjust the position of the measurement mechanism, and at the same time guide the measurement mechanism through the guiding mechanism, so that the measurement mechanism surrounds the patient's leg and measures the patient's leg circumference, thereby improving the practicability of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is an isometric structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a top view structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is a top view sectional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is a front view sectional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is the present utility model Figure 3 an enlarged structural schematic diagram of part A therein;

[0021] Figure 6 is the present utility model Figure 4 an enlarged structural schematic diagram of part B therein.

[0022] Reference numerals in the drawings: 1, support tube; 2, grip; 3, touch screen; 4, connecting tube; 5, first transmission; 6, first motor; 7, camera; 8, second transmission; 9, second motor; 10, gear; 11, rack; 12, measuring ruler; 13, tension sensor; 14, permanent magnet block; 15, buffer pad; 16, guide plate; 17, third transmission; 18, third motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0023] To facilitate the understanding of the present utility model, the present utility model will be described more comprehensively below with reference to the relevant drawings. The present utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present utility model more thorough and comprehensive.

[0024] Embodiment 1

[0025] It includes a measurement mechanism; it also includes a support mechanism and a guiding mechanism, and both the measurement mechanism and the guiding mechanism are installed on the support mechanism;

[0026] The support mechanism adjusts the position of the measurement mechanism, the guiding mechanism guides the measurement mechanism, and the measurement mechanism measures the patient's leg circumference;

[0027] The support mechanism includes a support tube 1, a grip 2, a touch screen 3, a connecting tube 4, a first transmission 5, a first motor 6, a camera 7, and a driving device. The right end of the support tube 1 is connected to the left end of the grip 2. The touch screen 3 is fixedly installed on the support tube 1. The right end of the connecting tube 4 is rotatably installed at the left end of the support tube 1. The first transmission 5 is installed on the support tube 1, and the output end of the first transmission 5 is connected to the connecting tube 4. The first motor 6 is installed on the first transmission 5, and the output shaft of the first motor 6 is connected to the input end of the first transmission 5. The camera 7 is installed at the left end of the connecting tube 4. The camera 7 is electrically connected to the touch screen 3. The driving device is installed inside the support tube 1 to adjust the position of the measuring mechanism.

[0028] The driving device includes a second transmission 8, a second motor 9, and two sets of gears 10. The second transmission 8 is installed on the support tube 1. The second motor 9 is installed on the second transmission 8, and the output shaft of the second motor 9 is connected to the input end of the second transmission 8. The two sets of gears 10 are respectively installed on the two output ends of the second transmission 8, and both sets of gears 10 are located inside the support tube 1. Both sets of gears 10 are meshed with the measuring mechanism.

[0029] The measuring mechanism includes a rack 11, two sets of measuring rulers 12, and an adsorption mechanism. The rack 11 is slidably installed inside the support tube 1, and both sets of gears 10 are meshed with the rack 11. One end of each of the two sets of measuring rulers 12 is connected to the left end of the rack 11. The other ends of the two sets of measuring rulers 12 pass through the connecting tube 4 and extend to the left side of the connecting tube 4. The adsorption mechanism is installed at the other ends of the two sets of measuring rulers 12, and scales are provided on both sets of measuring rulers 12.

[0030] The adsorption mechanism includes two sets of tension sensors 13, two sets of permanent magnets 14, and two sets of buffer pads 15. The two sets of tension sensors 13 are respectively installed at the other ends of the two sets of measuring rulers 12. One end of each of the two sets of permanent magnets 14 is installed on the two sets of tension sensors 13. The two sets of buffer pads 15 are respectively connected to the other ends of the two sets of permanent magnets 14.

[0031] Medical staff hold the handle 2, turn on the second motor 9, and drive through the second transmission 8, so that the two groups of gears 10 are engaged with the racks 11 to drive the two groups of measuring rulers 12 to slide to the left, so that the two groups of measuring rulers 12 extend from the inside of the connecting pipe 4. Then, the two groups of measuring rulers 12 are wound around the patient's thigh, and the two groups of permanent magnets 14 are adsorbed together. Then, the second motor 9 runs in the reverse direction to tighten the two groups of measuring rulers 12. At the same time, the measuring mechanism at the left end of the connecting pipe 4 is photographed by the camera 7, and the photographed image is displayed on the touch screen 3, which is convenient for medical staff to observe the patient's thigh circumference. Then, the first motor 6 is turned on, and the connecting pipe 4 is rotated through the first transmission 5, and the above steps are repeated to measure the patient's calf circumference, so as to improve the practicability of the device.

[0032] Embodiment 2

[0033] As Figures 1 to 6 shown, it includes a measuring mechanism; it also includes a support mechanism and a guiding mechanism, and both the measuring mechanism and the guiding mechanism are installed on the support mechanism;

[0034] The support mechanism adjusts the position of the measuring mechanism, the guiding mechanism guides the measuring mechanism, and the measuring mechanism measures the patient's leg circumference;

[0035] The support mechanism includes a support pipe 1, a handle 2, a touch screen 3, a connecting pipe 4, a first transmission 5, a first motor 6, a camera 7 and a driving device. The right end of the support pipe 1 is connected to the left end of the handle 2. The touch screen 3 is fixedly installed on the support pipe 1. The right end of the connecting pipe 4 is rotatably installed at the left end of the support pipe 1. The first transmission 5 is installed on the support pipe 1, and the output end of the first transmission 5 is connected to the connecting pipe 4. The first motor 6 is installed on the first transmission 5, and the output shaft of the first motor 6 is connected to the input end of the first transmission 5. The camera 7 is installed at the left end of the connecting pipe 4. The camera 7 is electrically connected to the touch screen 3. The driving device is installed inside the support pipe 1 to adjust the position of the measuring mechanism;

[0036] The driving device includes a second transmission 8, a second motor 9 and two groups of gears 10. The second transmission 8 is installed on the support pipe 1. The second motor 9 is installed on the second transmission 8, and the output shaft of the second motor 9 is connected to the input end of the second transmission 8. The two groups of gears 10 are respectively installed on the two output ends of the second transmission 8, and both groups of gears 10 are located inside the support pipe 1. Both groups of gears 10 are engaged with the measuring mechanism;

[0037] The measuring mechanism includes a rack 11, two measuring rulers 12 and an adsorption mechanism. The rack 11 is slidably installed inside the support tube 1, and both groups of gears 10 are meshed with the rack 11. One end of each of the two measuring rulers 12 is connected to the left end of the rack 11, and the other end of each of the two measuring rulers 12 passes through the connecting tube 4 and extends to the left side of the connecting tube 4. The adsorption mechanism is installed on the other ends of the two measuring rulers 12, and scales are provided on both of the two measuring rulers 12;

[0038] The adsorption mechanism includes two tension sensors 13, two permanent magnet blocks 14 and two buffer pads 15. The two tension sensors 13 are respectively installed on the other ends of the two measuring rulers 12. One end of each of the two permanent magnet blocks 14 is installed on the two tension sensors 13, and the two buffer pads 15 are respectively connected to the other ends of the two permanent magnet blocks 14;

[0039] The guiding mechanism includes two guiding plates 16, two third speed reducers 17 and two third motors 18. Arc-shaped spring steel strips are provided inside both of the two measuring rulers 12. The third speed reducers 17 are installed on the connecting tube 4. One end of each of the two guiding plates 16 is connected to the two output ends of the third speed reducer 17. The third motors 18 are installed on the third speed reducers 17, and the output shaft of the third motor 18 is connected to the input end of the third speed reducer 17;

[0040] The first motor 6, the second motor 9 and the third motor 18 are all electrically connected to the touch screen 3;

[0041] Medical staff hold the handle 2, turn on the third motor 18, drive through the third speed reducer 17, so that the two guiding plates 16 are buckled on the patient's leg, turn on the second motor 9, drive through the second speed reducer 8, so that the two gears 10 are meshed with the rack 11 for transmission, slide the two measuring rulers 12 to the left, so that the two measuring rulers 12 extend out from the inside of the connecting tube 4. At the same time, the two guiding plates 16 respectively guide the two measuring rulers 12. Then, the two measuring rulers 12 are wound around the patient's thigh, and the two permanent magnet blocks 14 are adsorbed together. Then, the second motor 9 runs in the reverse direction to tighten the two measuring rulers 12. At the same time, the camera 7 takes pictures of the measuring mechanism at the left end of the connecting tube 4, and the touch screen 3 displays the captured pictures, which is convenient for medical staff to observe the patient's thigh circumference. Then, turn on the first motor 6, drive through the first speed reducer 5, so that the connecting tube 4 rotates, and repeat the above steps to measure the patient's calf circumference, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0042] The touch screen 3, the first transmission 5, the first motor 6, the camera 7, the second transmission 8, the second motor 9, the tension sensor 13, the third transmission 17 and the third motor 18 of a leg circumference measurer for VTE patients of the present utility model are purchased on the market. Those skilled in the industry only need to install and operate them according to the attached operation manuals, without the need for those skilled in the art to perform creative labor.

[0043] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art of this technology, without departing from the technical principle of the present utility model, several improvements and modifications can be made, and these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A VTE patient leg circumference measuring device, comprising a measuring mechanism; characterized in that: It also includes a supporting mechanism and a guiding mechanism, wherein the measuring mechanism and the guiding mechanism are both installed on the supporting mechanism; The support mechanism adjusts the position of the measuring mechanism, the guide mechanism guides the measuring mechanism, and the measuring mechanism measures the leg circumference of the patient; The support mechanism comprises a support tube (1), a grip (2), a touch screen (3), a connecting tube (4), a first transmission (5), a first motor (6), a camera (7) and a driving device. The right end of the support tube (1) is connected to the left end of the grip (2). The touch screen (3) is fixedly mounted on the support tube (1). The right end of the connecting tube (4) is rotatably mounted on the left end of the support tube (1). The first transmission (5) is mounted on the support tube (1), and the output end of the first transmission (5) is connected to the connecting tube (4). The first motor (6) is mounted on the first transmission (5), and the output shaft of the first motor (6) is connected to the input end of the first transmission (5). The camera (7) is mounted on the left end of the connecting tube (4). The camera (7) is electrically connected to the touch screen (3). The driving device is mounted inside the support tube (1) to adjust the position of the measuring mechanism.

2. A VTE patient leg circumference measuring device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device comprises a second transmission (8), a second motor (9) and two sets of gears (10); the second transmission (8) is mounted on the support tube (1); the second motor (9) is mounted on the second transmission (8); an output shaft of the second motor (9) is connected to an input end of the second transmission (8); the two sets of gears (10) are respectively mounted on two sets of output ends of the second transmission (8); the two sets of gears (10) are both located inside the support tube (1); and the two sets of gears (10) are both meshedly connected to the measuring mechanism.

3. A VTE patient leg circumference measuring device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The measuring mechanism comprises a gear rack (11), two sets of measuring rulers (12) and an adsorption mechanism, wherein the gear rack (11) is slidably mounted inside the support tube (1), and the two sets of gears (10) are meshedly connected to the gear rack (11), one end of the two sets of measuring rulers (12) are connected to the left end of the gear rack (11), the other ends of the two sets of measuring rulers (12) pass through the connecting tube (4) and extend to the left side of the connecting tube (4), the adsorption mechanism is mounted on the other ends of the two sets of measuring rulers (12), and the two sets of measuring rulers (12) are provided with scales.

4. A VTE patient leg circumference measuring device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The adsorption mechanism comprises two groups of tension sensors (13), two groups of permanent magnet blocks (14) and two groups of buffer pads (15); the two groups of tension sensors (13) are respectively mounted on the other ends of the two groups of measuring rulers (12); one ends of the two groups of permanent magnet blocks (14) are respectively mounted on the two groups of tension sensors (13); and the two groups of buffer pads (15) are respectively mounted on the other ends of the two groups of permanent magnet blocks (14) and connected.

5. A VTE patient leg circumference measuring device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The guide mechanism comprises two groups of guide plates (16), two groups of third transmissions (17) and two groups of third motors (18); arc-shaped spring steel bars are arranged inside the two groups of measuring rulers (12); the third transmission (17) is mounted on the connecting pipe (4); one end of the two groups of guide plates (16) is respectively connected to two groups of output ends of the third transmission (17); the third motor (18) is mounted on the third transmission (17); and the output shaft of the third motor (18) is connected to the input end of the third transmission (17).

6. A VTE patient leg circumference measuring device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The first motor (6), the second motor (9) and the third motor (18) are all electrically connected to the touch screen (3).

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