Electrode band and electrical impedance imaging equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an electrode band and electrical impedance imaging equipment. The electrode band comprises a connecting band and a plurality of electrode assemblies, the connecting belt comprises a plurality of mounting parts and a plurality of connecting parts, and the plurality of mounting parts and the plurality of connecting parts are arranged in a staggered manner; each mounting part is provided with a mounting hole, and the electrode assembly is mounted in the mounting hole; and the width of the mounting part along the width direction of the electrode strip is greater than that of the connecting part along the width direction of the electrode strip. In the utility model, the plurality of mounting parts and the plurality of connecting parts are matched to form the special-shaped connecting belt according with ergonomics, so that when the electrode belt is in contact with the to-be-detected part of the human body and the angle of the electrode belt is adjusted, the electrode belt can be ensured to be vertical to the to-be-detected part of the human body to be tightly attached; the fitness of the electrode band in contact with the to-be-detected part of the human body is improved, impedance value fluctuation is avoided, and the imaging effect and accuracy are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrode strip technology, and in particular to an electrode strip and an electrical impedance imaging device. Background Technology

[0002] Electrode strips are essential tools in electrical impedance tomography (EI) devices, primarily used in physiotherapy, aesthetic medicine, and diagnostics. The electrode components on electrode strips are diverse, including massage electrodes, physiotherapy electrodes, conductive electrodes, ECG electrodes, and breast augmentation electrodes, among others.

[0003] Currently, the electrode strips used in electrical impedance imaging equipment do not adhere well to the human body when in contact with the part to be detected, which can easily cause impedance fluctuations and affect the imaging effect and accuracy. In addition, these electrode strips are reusable and need to be repeatedly disinfected before they can be used again. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an electrode strip and an impedance imaging device to solve the problem that existing electrode strips do not adhere well to the human body when in contact with the part to be detected, which easily causes impedance value fluctuations.

[0005] An electrode strip includes a connecting strip and multiple electrode assemblies;

[0006] The connecting strip includes multiple mounting portions and multiple connecting portions, which are arranged alternately; each mounting portion is provided with a mounting hole, and the electrode assembly is installed in the mounting hole.

[0007] The width of the mounting portion along the width direction of the electrode strip is greater than the width of the connecting portion along the width direction of the electrode strip.

[0008] Preferably, the electrode strip is a disposable electrode strip.

[0009] Preferably, the junction of the mounting portion and the connecting portion is an outward-facing arc-shaped chamfer.

[0010] Preferably, the electrode assembly includes a bottom buckle and a male buckle;

[0011] The bottom buckle is disposed on the first side of the connecting strip, and one end of the bottom buckle extends through the mounting hole to the outside of the second side of the connecting strip;

[0012] The male buckle is installed on one end of the bottom buckle and contacts the second side of the connecting strap.

[0013] Preferably, the electrode strip further includes a plurality of conductive adhesives; each of the conductive adhesives is disposed on a mounting portion, located on a first side of the connecting strip, and wraps around the electrode assembly on the mounting portion.

[0014] Preferably, the electrode strip further includes release paper, which is adhered to the plurality of conductive adhesives.

[0015] Preferably, the electrode strip further includes a plurality of bonding members; each bonding member is disposed on a mounting portion, located on a first side of the connecting strip, and surrounds the conductive adhesive on the mounting portion.

[0016] Preferably, the bonding component is a ring structure, and the central axis of the ring structure coincides with the central axis of the conductive adhesive.

[0017] Preferably, the bonding component is a plurality of arc-shaped structures, and the plurality of arc-shaped structures are distributed in a ring-shaped interval around the central axis of the conductive adhesive.

[0018] An electrical impedance imaging device includes the aforementioned electrode strip.

[0019] The electrode strip provided in this embodiment includes a connecting strip and multiple electrode assemblies. The width of the mounting portion along the width direction of the electrode strip is greater than the width of the connecting portion along the width direction of the electrode strip. With this configuration, two adjacent mounting portions are connected by a connecting portion. The connecting strip between two electrode assemblies is narrower than the connecting strip at the location of the electrode assembly. When the position of the electrode assembly is adjusted, the connecting strip between the two electrode assemblies is easy to bend without wrinkling or detaching from the human body to be detected. The multiple mounting portions and multiple connecting portions cooperate to form an ergonomically designed connecting strip. When the electrode strip contacts the human body to be detected, adjusting the angle of the electrode strip ensures that the electrode strip is perpendicular to the human body to be detected and fits tightly, improving the fit when the electrode strip contacts the human body to be detected, avoiding impedance fluctuations, and ensuring the imaging effect and accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the electrode strip from a first perspective in one embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is an axonometric view of the electrode strip from a second perspective in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the electrode strip in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0025] Among them, 1. Connecting strip; 11. Mounting part; 12. Connecting part; 13. Mounting hole; 14. Chamfered corner; 2. Electrode assembly; 21. Bottom buckle; 211. Main plate; 212. Connecting post; 22. Male buckle; 3. Conductive adhesive; 4. Release paper; 5. Adhesive parts. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] This utility model embodiment provides an electrode strip, see reference. Figure 1-4 The electrode strip includes a connecting strip 1 and multiple electrode assemblies 2; the connecting strip 1 includes multiple mounting portions 11 and multiple connecting portions 12, which are arranged alternately; each mounting portion 11 is provided with a mounting hole 13, and the electrode assembly 2 is installed in the mounting hole 13; the width of the mounting portion 11 along the width direction of the electrode strip is greater than the width of the connecting portion 12 along the width direction of the electrode strip.

[0030] As an example, the electrode strip includes a connecting strip 1 and multiple electrode assemblies 2. During installation, the multiple electrode assemblies 2 are arranged at intervals on the connecting strip 1. Specifically, the connecting strip 1 includes multiple mounting parts 11 and multiple connecting parts 12, which are arranged alternately. Each mounting part 11 is provided with a mounting hole 13, and the electrode assembly 2 is installed in the mounting hole 13. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the electrode assembly 2 on the connecting strip 1 and facilitates the disassembly and replacement of the electrode assembly 2 when it is damaged. The width of the mounting portion 11 along the width direction of the electrode strip is greater than the width of the connecting portion 12 along the width direction of the electrode strip. With this configuration, two adjacent mounting portions 11 are connected by a connecting portion 12. The connecting strip 1 between two electrode assemblies 2 is narrower than the connecting strip 1 at the location of the electrode assembly 2. When the position of the electrode assembly 2 is adjusted, the connecting strip 1 between the two electrode assemblies 2, i.e., the connecting portion 12, is easy to bend and will not wrinkle or detach from the human body to be detected. Multiple mounting portions 11 and multiple connecting portions 12 cooperate to form an ergonomically designed connecting strip 1. When the electrode strip contacts the human body to be detected, adjusting the angle of the electrode strip can ensure that the electrode strip is perpendicular to the human body to be detected and fits tightly, improving the fit of the electrode strip when in contact with the human body to be detected, avoiding impedance fluctuations, and ensuring the imaging effect and accuracy. The electrode strip in this example has good adhesion and stable impedance value, and can be used with electrical impedance imaging devices with different functions. The electrical impedance imaging device sends a signal to the part of the human body to be detected through the electrode assembly 2. By alternately exciting two of the electrode assemblies 2 and measuring the potential difference between the other electrode assemblies 2, data for generating images is obtained, providing an important basis for disease diagnosis.

[0031] In one embodiment, the electrode strip is a disposable electrode strip.

[0032] As an example, the electrode strips are disposable. This design ensures that each electrode strip is individually sterile packaged, requires no sterilization, and eliminates the risk of cross-infection. The materials used are environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and harmless to the human body, meeting medical-grade biocompatibility requirements. Compared with existing reusable electrode strips, it is more hygienic, convenient, and has lower production costs.

[0033] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The junction of the mounting part 11 and the connecting part 12 is an outward-facing arc-shaped chamfer 14.

[0034] As an example, the junction of the mounting part 11 and the connecting part 12 is an outward-facing arc-shaped chamfer 14. This design improves the flexibility of the connecting strip 1 between two adjacent electrode assemblies 2. When adjusting the position of the electrode assembly 2, the connecting strip 1, i.e., the connecting part 12, between the two electrode assemblies 2 is easy to bend without wrinkling or detaching from the human body to be detected. Multiple mounting parts 11 and multiple connecting parts 12 cooperate to form an ergonomically designed connecting strip 1. When the electrode strip contacts the human body to be detected, adjusting the angle of the electrode strip ensures that the electrode strip is perpendicular to the human body to be detected and fits tightly, improving the fit when the electrode strip contacts the human body to be detected, avoiding impedance fluctuations, and ensuring the imaging effect and accuracy.

[0035] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The electrode assembly 2 includes a bottom buckle 21 and a male buckle 22. The bottom buckle 21 is disposed on the first side of the connecting band 1, and one end of the bottom buckle 21 extends through the mounting hole 13 to the outside of the second side of the connecting band 1. The male buckle 22 is mounted on one end of the bottom buckle 21 and contacts the second side of the connecting band 1.

[0036] As an example, electrode assembly 2 includes a bottom buckle 21 and a male buckle 22. During installation, the bottom buckle 21 is placed on the first side of the connecting band 1, and one end of the bottom buckle 21 extends through the mounting hole 13 to the outside of the second side of the connecting band 1. Specifically, the bottom buckle 21 includes a main body plate 211 and a connecting post 212 extending from the middle of one side of the main body plate 211 along the axial direction of the main body plate 211. The main body plate 211 is installed on the first side of the connecting band 1, and one end of the connecting post 212 extends through the mounting hole 13 to the outside of the second side of the connecting band 1. The male buckle 22 is installed on one end of the bottom buckle 21, i.e., one end of the connecting post 212, and contacts the second side of the connecting band 1. With this arrangement, the bottom buckle 21 and the male buckle 22 are installed on the connecting band 1 by a snap-fit ​​method, which facilitates the installation of the electrode assembly 2 on the connecting band 1 and facilitates the disassembly and replacement of the electrode assembly 2 when it is damaged.

[0037] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 4 The electrode strip also includes multiple conductive adhesives 3; each conductive adhesive 3 is disposed on a mounting part 11, located on the first side of the connecting strip 1, and wraps the electrode assembly 2 on the mounting part 11.

[0038] As an example, the electrode strip also includes conductive adhesive 3. During installation, each piece of conductive adhesive 3 is placed on a mounting part 11, located on the first side of the connecting strip 1, and wraps around the electrode assembly 2 on the mounting part 11. This arrangement utilizes the properties of the conductive adhesive 3 to adhere the electrode assembly 2 of the electrode strip to the area to be tested on the human body, ensuring better adhesion of the electrode strip to the skin and reducing impedance fluctuations. The precise control of the conductive adhesive 3's dimensions according to actual needs effectively keeps the impedance value within a very small fluctuation range, resulting in stable impedance that facilitates the acquisition of biosignals or data. The conductive adhesive 3 is made of hydrogel, which is very soft and adheres better to the skin, preventing skin damage from prolonged contact with the adhesive 3. It can also repair damaged skin, reducing user discomfort.

[0039] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The electrode strip also includes release paper 4, which is bonded to conductive adhesive 3.

[0040] As an example, the electrode strip also includes release paper 4. During installation, the release paper 4 is adhered to the conductive adhesive 3, protecting the conductive adhesive 3 from contamination due to air exposure. When the release paper 4 is manually pulled out, it can be quickly and cleanly separated from the conductive adhesive 3. At least a portion of the release paper 4 is exposed outside the edge of the connecting strip 1; this allows the point of force for tearing off the release paper 4 to be found using the exposed portion outside the edge of the connecting strip 1. It should be noted that the point of force can also be called the point of application or the point of force application. Directional markings are printed on the portion of the release paper 4 exposed outside the edge of the connecting strip 1, allowing for easy tearing off of the release paper 4 according to the directional markings.

[0041] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1-4 The electrode strip also includes multiple bonding elements 5; each bonding element 5 is disposed on a mounting portion 11, located on the first side of the connecting strip 1, and surrounds the conductive adhesive 3 on the mounting portion 11.

[0042] As an example, the electrode strip also includes multiple adhesive pieces 5. During installation, each adhesive piece 5 is mounted on a mounting portion 11, located on the first side of the connecting strip 1, and surrounds the conductive adhesive 3 on the mounting portion 11. Specifically, the adhesive piece 5 is mounted on a mounting portion 11, located on the first side of the connecting strip 1. A through groove is provided on the adhesive piece 5, the central axis of which coincides with the central axis of the electrode assembly 2. The conductive adhesive 3 is then filled into the through groove and wrapped around the electrode assembly 2. This configuration allows for better adhesion between the electrode strip and the skin when the connecting strip 1 is bonded to the skin via the conductive adhesive 3, facilitating the installation and use of the electrode strip. Simultaneously, release paper 4 is also bonded to the adhesive piece 5, protecting the conductive adhesive 3 from contamination due to air exposure. The adhesive piece 5 is made of high-density foam coated with a medical-grade, biocompatible adhesive substance that acts directly on the skin, reducing impedance changes caused by gaps and ensuring the accuracy of the test results.

[0043] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 2 The bonding component 5 has a ring structure, and the central axis of the ring structure coincides with the central axis of the conductive adhesive 3.

[0044] As an example, the first structural form of the bonding component 5 is introduced, which is a ring structure. During installation, the bonding component 5 is installed on the first side of the connecting strip 1, and the central axis of the ring structure is aligned with the central axis of the conductive adhesive 3. The entire ring structure makes the electrode strip fit better with the skin surface of the human body, which facilitates the installation and use of the electrode strip, reduces the change in impedance value caused by gaps, and ensures the accuracy of the test results.

[0045] In one embodiment, the bonding element 5 is a plurality of arc-shaped structures, which are distributed in a ring-shaped interval around the central axis of the conductive adhesive 3.

[0046] As an example, a second structural form of the bonding component 5 is introduced, which is a plurality of arc-shaped structures. The plurality of arc-shaped structures are distributed in a ring-like interval around the central axis of the conductive adhesive 3. The combination of the plurality of arc-shaped structures makes the electrode strip fit better with the skin surface of the human body, providing convenience for the installation and use of the electrode strip, reducing the change in impedance value caused by gaps, and ensuring the accuracy of the test results.

[0047] This utility model provides an electrical impedance imaging device, including an electrode strip.

[0048] As an example, the electrical impedance tomography device includes an electrode strip; the electrode strip includes a connecting strip 1 and a plurality of electrode assemblies 2, which are arranged at intervals on the connecting strip 1 during installation; specifically, the connecting strip 1 includes a plurality of mounting portions 11 and a plurality of connecting portions 12, which are arranged alternately; each mounting portion 11 is provided with a mounting hole 13, and the electrode assembly 2 is installed in the mounting hole 13. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the electrode assembly 2 on the connecting strip 1 and facilitates the disassembly and replacement of the electrode assembly 2 when it is damaged. The width of the mounting portion 11 along the width direction of the electrode strip is greater than the width of the connecting portion 12 along the width direction of the electrode strip. With this configuration, two adjacent mounting portions 11 are connected by a connecting portion 12. The connecting strip 1 between two electrode assemblies 2 is narrower than the connecting strip 1 at the location of the electrode assembly 2. When the position of the electrode assembly 2 is adjusted, the connecting strip 1 between the two electrode assemblies 2, i.e., the connecting portion 12, is easy to bend and will not wrinkle or detach from the human body to be detected. Multiple mounting portions 11 and multiple connecting portions 12 cooperate to form an ergonomically designed connecting strip 1. When the electrode strip contacts the human body to be detected, adjusting the angle of the electrode strip can ensure that the electrode strip is perpendicular to the human body to be detected and fits tightly, improving the fit of the electrode strip when in contact with the human body to be detected, avoiding impedance fluctuations, and ensuring the imaging effect and accuracy. The electrode strip in this example has good adhesion and stable impedance value, and can be used with electrical impedance imaging devices with different functions. The electrical impedance imaging device sends a signal to the part of the human body to be detected through the electrode assembly 2. By alternately exciting two of the electrode assemblies 2 and measuring the potential difference between the other electrode assemblies 2, data for generating images is obtained, providing an important basis for disease diagnosis.

[0049] Electrical impedance tomography (EI) is a novel medical imaging device that utilizes the principle that different tissues in the human body exhibit varying resistivity under different physiological and pathological conditions. By applying a safe current or voltage to the body and measuring the electrical signals resulting from this current or voltage, it constructs resistivity images of internal tissues and organs, providing crucial information for disease diagnosis. EI can observe changes in the resistivity of brain tissue, thereby determining the degree and location of brain damage; it can monitor cerebral blood flow in real time, providing important information for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients; it can observe changes in the resistivity of heart tissue, thereby assessing the health of the myocardium; it can monitor lung ventilation in real time, providing important information for the diagnosis and treatment of emphysema patients; and it can observe changes in the resistivity of breast and bladder tissue, helping doctors determine the presence of abnormalities such as tumors.

[0050] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electrode tape, characterized by The electrode belt comprises a connecting belt and a plurality of electrode assemblies; The connecting belt comprises a plurality of mounting portions and a plurality of connecting portions, the mounting portions and the connecting portions are arranged alternately; each mounting portion is provided with a mounting hole, and the electrode assembly is mounted in the mounting hole; The width of the mounting portion along the width direction of the electrode belt is greater than the width of the connecting portion along the width direction of the electrode belt.

2. The electrode tape of claim 1, wherein The electrode belt is a disposable electrode belt.

3. The electrode tape of claim 1, wherein, The joint of the mounting portion and the connecting portion is an outwardly open arc-shaped chamfer.

4. The electrode tape of claim 1, wherein, The electrode assembly comprises a female buckle and a male buckle; The female buckle is arranged on the first side of the connecting belt, and one end of the female buckle extends to the outside of the second side of the connecting belt through the mounting hole; The male buckle is mounted on one end of the female buckle and in contact with the second side of the connecting belt.

5. The electrode tape of claim 1, wherein, The electrode belt further comprises a plurality of conductive adhesives; each conductive adhesive is arranged on a mounting portion and wraps the electrode assembly on the mounting portion.

6. The electrode tape of claim 5, wherein, The electrode belt further comprises a release paper, and the release paper is bonded to the plurality of conductive adhesives.

7. The electrode tape of claim 5, wherein The electrode belt further comprises a plurality of adhesion members; each adhesion member is arranged on a mounting portion and surrounds the conductive adhesive on the mounting portion.

8. The electrode tape of claim 7, wherein, The adhesion member is an annular structure, and the central axis of the annular structure coincides with the central axis of the conductive adhesive.

9. The electrode tape of claim 7, wherein, The adhesion member is a plurality of arc-shaped structures, and the arc-shaped structures are annularly and spacedly arranged around the central axis of the conductive adhesive.

10. An electrical impedance imaging device, characterized by The electrode belt comprises the electrode belt according to any one of claims 1-9.

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