Walking test ruler
By integrating the starting sensor and testing agency on the walking test ruler, walking speed measurement without manual timing of medical staff is achieved, reducing the work burden of medical staff and simplifying the walking capacity assessment process.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422106195.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-28
AI Technical Summary
Traditional walking test rulers require medical staff to hold a timer to measure the time required for patients with disease to travel through a specified distance, which increases the work burden of medical staff.
A walking test ruler is designed, including a tape measure base, a starting sensor and a testing mechanism. The tape measure base is equipped with a starting area and a testing area. The test area is marked with a scale mark along the length direction. The starting sensor is electrically connected to the microprocessor. The microprocessor controls the countdown module and the ringing module. When the patient leaves the starting area, the starting sensor sends a signal. The microprocessor controls the countdown and rings the bell to remind medical staff at the end of the timing.
The work intensity of medical staff is reduced by ringing the bell prompts, and the evaluation process of measuring walking speed and walking ability is simplified.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of test rulers, and particularly relates to a walking test ruler. Background Art
[0002] The 25-Foot Walk Test is a clinical test commonly used to evaluate walking ability and speed, and is particularly suitable for the functional evaluation of patients with neurological diseases such as neuromyelitis optica and multiple sclerosis (MS).
[0003] In clinical trials, the traditional method for measuring disability outcomes is the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). However, in recent years, the T25FW has been introduced as a newer measurement method, mainly for evaluating walking ability. The T25FW is evaluated by measuring the time it takes for a patient to walk 25 feet (about 7.62 meters) quickly. This test can reflect the patient's walking speed and walking ability. Therefore, the background technology of the 25-foot walking test ruler is based on the need to evaluate the walking impairment of patients with multiple neuromyelitis optica, as well as the improvement and supplement of existing disability assessment tools. When using the traditional 25-foot walking test ruler, medical staff need to hold a timer to measure the time it takes for a disease patient to walk 7.62 meters, which increases the workload of medical staff. Content of the Utility Model
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the above technical deficiencies, provide a walking test ruler, and solve the problem that in the prior art, when using the traditional walking test ruler, medical staff need to hold a timer to detect the time it takes for a disease patient to walk a specified length, which increases the workload of medical staff.
[0005] To achieve the above technical purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0006] The utility model provides a walking test ruler for detecting the walking function of disease patients, including:
[0007] A tape measure base body, on which a starting area and a test area are provided, and scale lines are marked along the length direction of the test area;
[0008] A starting sensor, which is arranged in the starting area; and,
[0009] Testing mechanism, the testing mechanism includes a microprocessor, a countdown module and a ringing module. The microprocessor is electrically connected to the countdown module, the ringing module and the starting sensor respectively. When a disease patient leaves the starting area, the starting sensor sends an electrical signal to the microprocessor. The microprocessor is used to receive the signal transmitted by the starting sensor and control the countdown module to start timing. When the countdown of the countdown module reaches zero, the microprocessor controls the ringing module to ring.
[0010] In some embodiments, the scale line in the testing area is 7.62 m long and is composed of 25 consecutive printed short rulers each 30.48 cm long.
[0011] In some embodiments, the starting sensor is a pressure sensor, a laser sensor or a displacement sensor.
[0012] In some embodiments, a plurality of protrusions are arranged at intervals along the direction of the scale line in the testing area.
[0013] In some embodiments, edge guards are provided on both opposite sides of the tape base.
[0014] In some embodiments, the testing mechanism further includes a housing. The housing is fixedly connected to one end of the tape base. The microprocessor and the countdown module are both arranged inside the housing, and the ringing module is fixedly arranged outside the housing.
[0015] In some embodiments, the housing is made of stainless steel plates spliced together.
[0016] In some embodiments, a mute button for turning off the ringtone is provided on the ringing module.
[0017] In some embodiments, the scale line is any one or several of white, red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple.
[0018] In some embodiments, the tape base is made of a rubber material that is easy to fold or roll up.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, a walking test ruler provided by the utility model has a starting area and a test area on a tape measure substrate. The test area is marked with scale lines along the length direction. A starting sensor is arranged in the starting area, and a microprocessor is electrically connected to a countdown module, a ringing module and the starting sensor respectively. When a diseased patient leaves the starting area, the starting sensor sends an electrical signal to the microprocessor. The microprocessor is used to receive the signal transmitted by the starting sensor and control the countdown module to start timing. When the countdown of the countdown module reaches zero, the microprocessor controls the ringing module to ring. Medical staff can observe whether the diseased patient has walked through the test area according to the ringing prompt, and then judge the walking speed and walking ability of the patient, reducing the work intensity of medical staff. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a walking test ruler provided by an embodiment of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of a walking test ruler provided by the utility model. Detailed Description of the Embodiment
[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the following further describes the utility model in detail with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the utility model, and are not used to limit the utility model.
[0023] In order to solve the technical problem that in the prior art, when using a traditional walking test ruler, medical staff need to hold a timer to detect the time required for a diseased patient to walk through a specified length, which increases the work burden of medical staff, the utility model provides a walking test ruler, which can remind medical staff by ringing, without having to stare at the timer all the time, reducing the work intensity of medical staff.
[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 and Figure 2A walking test ruler in an embodiment of the present utility model is used to detect the walking function of disease patients, and includes a tape measure base body 1, a starting sensor 2, and a testing mechanism 3. A starting area 11 and a testing area 12 are provided on the tape measure base body 1, and scale lines 13 are marked along the length direction of the testing area 12; the starting sensor 2 is arranged in the starting area 11; the testing mechanism 3 includes a microprocessor 31, a countdown module 32, and a ringing module 33. The microprocessor 31 is electrically connected to the countdown module 32, the ringing module 33, and the starting sensor 2 respectively. When a disease patient leaves the starting area 11, the starting sensor 2 sends an electrical signal to the microprocessor 31. The microprocessor 31 is used to receive the signal transmitted by the starting sensor 2 and control the countdown module 32 to start timing. When the countdown of the countdown module 32 reaches zero, the microprocessor 31 controls the ringing module 33 to ring.
[0025] Specifically, in order to facilitate the movement of the tape measure base body 1, the tape measure base body 1 is made of a rubber material that is easy to fold or wind up. The tape measure base body 1 can reduce its volume by winding up and folding. The rubber material has good wear resistance and is not easily damaged.
[0026] It should be noted that the starting area 11 is located on one side of the testing area 12. The length of the starting area 11 is 40 cm, and the width is 120 cm. Before use, the disease patient needs to stand within the starting area 11.
[0027] Among them, the scale line 13 in the testing area 12 is 7.62 m long, the length of the testing area 12 is 800 cm, and the width is 120 cm.
[0028] In addition, the scale line 13 is composed of 25 consecutive printed short rulers each 30.48 cm long. Among them, the scale line 13 is any one or several of white, red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple. In this specific embodiment, the scale line 13 alternates between yellow and white.
[0029] On the basis of the above solution, a plurality of protrusions 121 are arranged at intervals along the direction of the scale line 13 in the testing area 12. By imitating the blind path with the plurality of protrusions 121, it can help patients with poor eyesight perceive the position. In addition, protective edges 122 are arranged on both opposite sides of the tape measure base body 1.
[0030] It should be noted that the starting sensor 2 is a pressure sensor, a laser sensor, or a displacement sensor. In this specific embodiment, the starting sensor 2 is a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is fixedly arranged in the starting area 11. When the disease patient stands in the starting area 11, the pressure sensor can receive the gravity signal.
[0031] In this specific embodiment, the testing mechanism 3 further includes a housing 34, which is fixedly connected to one end of the tape measure base body 1. The microprocessor 31 and the countdown module 32 are both arranged inside the housing 34, and the ringing module 33 is fixedly arranged outside the housing 34.
[0032] Among them, the housing 34 is formed by splicing stainless steel plates, and the housing 34 has high strength, which can avoid being accidentally kicked or stepped on during use.
[0033] In this specific embodiment, the microprocessor 31 is a commonly used processor on the market, and its model can be GD32F303RCT6. Among them, a mute button for turning off the ringtone is arranged on the ringing module 33.
[0034] In another embodiment, a dividing line is arranged in the middle of the testing area 12, and the dividing line divides the testing area into two testing channels. Specifically, the two starting areas 11 are respectively located at opposite ends of the testing area 12, and starting sensors 2 are arranged in both of the two starting areas 11. The two starting sensors 2 are respectively matched with two sets of testing mechanisms 3. Among them, the timing of the countdown module 32 in one testing mechanism 3 is 4s, and the timing of the countdown module 32 in the other testing mechanism 3 is 10s. The two testing channels respectively correspond to disease patients of different age groups.
[0035] The specific implementation manners of the present invention described above do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention. Any other corresponding changes and deformations made according to the technical concept of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A walking test ruler for detecting the walking function of disease patients, characterized in that, Comprising: A tape measure base body, on which a starting area and a testing area are provided, and scale lines are marked along the length direction of the testing area; A starting sensor disposed in the starting area; and, A testing mechanism, the testing mechanism includes a microprocessor, a countdown module and a ringing module, the microprocessor is electrically connected to the countdown module, the ringing module and the starting sensor respectively. When a disease patient leaves the starting area, the starting sensor sends an electrical signal to the microprocessor, and the microprocessor is used to receive the signal transmitted by the starting sensor and control the countdown module to start timing. When the countdown of the countdown module reaches zero, the microprocessor controls the ringing module to ring.
2. The walking test ruler according to claim 1, wherein The scale lines in the testing area are 7.62 m long and are composed of 25 consecutive printed short rulers each 30.48 cm long.
3. A walking test ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The starting sensor is a pressure sensor, a laser sensor or a displacement sensor.
4. A walking test ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of protruding parts are arranged at intervals along the scale line direction in the testing area.
5. A walking test ruler according to claim 1, wherein Edge guards are provided on both opposite sides of the tape measure base body.
6. A walking test ruler according to claim 1, wherein, The testing mechanism further includes a housing, the housing is fixedly connected to one end of the tape measure base body, the microprocessor and the countdown module are both arranged inside the housing, and the ringing module is fixedly arranged outside the housing.
7. A walking test ruler according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing is made of stainless steel plates spliced together.
8. A walking test ruler according to claim 6, characterized in that, A mute button for turning off the ringtone is provided on the ringing module.
9. A walking test ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scale lines are any one or several of white, red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple.
10. A walking test ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tape measure base body is made of a rubber material that is easy to fold or wind up.