Integrated electrode band for EIT equipment
The one-piece electrode strip design solves the problems of complex production and inconvenient wearing, achieving the effects of cost reduction and convenient wear.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422852839.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing electrode bands are complex and costly to manufacture, and are inconvenient to wear, especially with poor fit around the spine, requiring additional adjustments.
It adopts an integrated structure of baseband, multiple electrode components and conductive wires, and forms a complete product through one or two injection molding processes, which simplifies the production process and improves the ease of wearing.
It reduces production costs and improves the ease of wearing for patients, simplifies the operation process, and enhances the fit between the electrode strip and the skin.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of human thoracic cavity EIT imaging technology, and in particular to an integrated electrode strip for EIT equipment. Background Technology
[0002] In human chest EIT imaging technology, when the electrode band is installed around the human body, due to the special shape of the indentation at the spine, the electrode band does not fit well when stretched around the body, which will cause poor contact between the electrode pads near the spine and the human body. In order to ensure good contact, additional adjustments to fit are required during installation. The adjustment process requires a lot of effort and is inconvenient.
[0003] Existing electrode strips used in electrical impedance tomography (EIT) devices primarily employ an injection molding and adhesive bonding process. The electrode base strip is injection molded using a mold, followed by the encapsulation and molding of the ECG lead clips and conductive silicone using another mold. This process suffers from complex manufacturing processes, high costs, and low precision. Firstly, in addition to injection molding, workers must manually apply adhesive to fix the electrode sheets to the base strip. This process is complex, time-consuming, and costly. The finished electrode sheets and base strip must be glued together and allowed to dry before the electrode strip is complete. This process involves numerous steps, is complex, and the use of adhesive poses certain safety risks. Furthermore, during use, the operator must connect each snap to the ECG clip individually and then wrap the strip around the body, which is time-consuming, laborious, and inconvenient.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose an integrated electrode for EIT devices that reduces production costs while also improving the ease of wearing for patients. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention proposes an integrated electrode for EIT devices that reduces production costs while also improving the ease of wear for patients.
[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0007] This utility model proposes an integrated electrode strip for EIT equipment, including a base strip, multiple electrode assemblies, conductive wires, and a connector. The multiple electrode assemblies are arranged sequentially and fixedly connected to the base strip. The contact surfaces of the multiple electrode assemblies are all higher than and facing the base strip. The multiple electrode assemblies are connected in series through the conductive wires. The two ends of the conductive wires are electrically connected to the connectors. The base strip, the multiple electrode assemblies, and the conductive wires are integrally formed.
[0008] Furthermore, each end of the baseband is provided with a connector, and the two connectors are interlocked.
[0009] Furthermore, the plurality of electrode assemblies are arranged sequentially at equal intervals.
[0010] Furthermore, there are two connectors, and the two ends of the conductive wire are electrically connected to the two connectors respectively.
[0011] Furthermore, the electrode assembly includes an electrode sheet and a conductive plate. The electrode sheet is fixedly connected to the baseband, with the contact surface of the electrode sheet facing one side of the baseband. The conductive plate is fixedly connected to the back of the electrode sheet and electrically connected to the electrode sheet. Multiple conductive plates are connected in series through the conductive wire.
[0012] Furthermore, the electrode sheet has a rectangular structure.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] This invention employs a method of integrating the baseband, multiple electrode components, and conductive wires into a single molded structure for production, making the production process more convenient and reducing production costs. Furthermore, the integrated structure also improves the ease of wearing for patients. In summary, this integrated electrode band for EIT devices effectively reduces production costs, while the integrated structure also enhances the ease of wearing for patients. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated electrode strip for EIT equipment according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated electrode strip for EIT equipment of this utility model connected to the equipment.
[0017] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0018] Baseband 1, Connector 11;
[0019] Electrode assembly 2, electrode sheet 21, conductive plate 22;
[0020] Conductive wire 3;
[0021] Connector 4;
[0022] Main cable 5;
[0023] Equipment 6. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To more clearly and completely illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further explain this utility model.
[0025] Please refer to Figures 1-2 This utility model proposes an integrated electrode strip for EIT equipment, including a base strip 1, multiple electrode assemblies 2, conductive wires 3, and connectors 4. The multiple electrode assemblies 2 are arranged sequentially and fixedly connected to the base strip 1. The contact surfaces of the multiple electrode assemblies 2 are all higher than and facing the base strip 1. The multiple electrode assemblies 2 are connected in series through the conductive wires 3. The conductive wires 3 are extremely fine conductive wires. The two ends of the conductive wires 3 are electrically connected to the connectors 4 respectively. The connectors 4 are used to connect cables to external devices to transmit the electrical signals of the multiple electrode assemblies 2 to external devices. The base strip 1, multiple electrode assemblies 2, and conductive wires 3 are integrally formed structures.
[0026] In this embodiment, the baseband 1, multiple electrode components 2, and conductive wire 3 are integrally molded into a single structure for production, making the production process more convenient. Before production, the end of the conductive wire 3 is first welded to the connector 4, and the conductive wire 3 is welded together with the multiple electrode components 2. Then, the welded product of the conductive wire 3 and the multiple electrode components 2 is placed inside the mold, and the initial production of the electrode band is completed through one injection molding. The initial electrode band is then placed in another mold for a second injection molding to form a complete product. Except for welding, which needs to be done manually, all other steps are completed by injection molding, which is fast and efficient, thereby reducing production costs. At the same time, since it is an integrally molded structure, it also improves the convenience of wearing for patients. When wearing it, the baseband 1 is simply wrapped around the outside of the body, and then the two ends of the baseband 1 are connected to form a ring, and the multiple electrode components 2 are all attached to the skin.
[0027] In summary, the integrated electrode strip for EIT devices can effectively reduce production costs, while the one-piece structure also improves the ease of wearing for patients.
[0028] In this embodiment, both ends of the baseband 1 are provided with connectors 11, and the two connectors 11 are fastened to each other. The connectors 11 are locking buckles. When wearing the baseband, the baseband 1 is simply wrapped around the outside of the body and fastened to each other by the two connectors 11.
[0029] In this embodiment, multiple electrode components 2 are arranged sequentially at equal intervals, which facilitates the production of molds for embedding the electrode components 2.
[0030] In this embodiment, there are two connectors 4. The two ends of the conductive wire 3 are electrically connected to the two connectors 4 respectively. In order to solve the problem of complicated use, we transfer the external signal transmission cable to the inside of the electrode baseband. All signals are collected through the connectors 4 and then transmitted to the device 6 through the main cable 5. The device 6 is an external control device with a display function. It can convert and display the electrical signals collected by the connectors 4. When using it, the present invention is simply passed through the human body for fixation, and then the main cable 5 is connected to the connectors 4 to start working. This greatly facilitates the use of the operator.
[0031] In this embodiment, the electrode assembly 2 includes an electrode sheet 21 and a conductive plate 22. The electrode sheet 21 has a rectangular structure and is fixedly connected to the baseband 1. The contact surface of the electrode sheet 21 faces the side of the baseband 1. The conductive plate 22 is fixedly connected to the back of the electrode sheet 21 and electrically connected to the electrode sheet 21. Multiple conductive plates 22 are connected in series via conductive wires 3. During production, the ends of the conductive wires 3 are first soldered to the connector 4, and the conductive wires 3 are then connected in series with multiple conductive plates 22. Finally, the conductive wires 3 and multiple conductive plates 22 are connected in series. The welded finished product is placed inside the mold, and the initial production of the base strip 1 is completed through a single injection molding process, forming an integrated structure of conductive wire 3, connector 4, and conductive plate 22, i.e., the initial electrode strip. Then, the initial electrode strip is fixed to the electrode sheet 21, i.e., the conductive plate 22 and the electrode sheet 21 are attached and fixed, so that the conductive plate 22 and the electrode sheet 21 form a conductive connection. Then, it is placed in another mold for a second injection molding process to form a complete product. Except for welding, which needs to be done manually, all other steps are completed by injection molding, which is fast and efficient.
[0032] Of course, there may be other implementations of this utility model. Based on this implementation, other implementations obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. An integrated electrode strip for EIT equipment, characterized in that, The device includes a baseband, multiple electrode assemblies, conductive wires, and connectors. The multiple electrode assemblies are arranged sequentially and fixedly connected to the baseband. The contact surfaces of the multiple electrode assemblies are all higher than and facing one side of the baseband. The multiple electrode assemblies are connected in series through the conductive wires. The two ends of the conductive wires are electrically connected to the connectors. The baseband, multiple electrode assemblies, and conductive wires are integrally formed. Each end of the baseband has a connector, and the two connectors are interlocked.
2. The integrated electrode strip for EIT equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple electrode assemblies are arranged sequentially at equal intervals.
3. The integrated electrode strip for EIT equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two connectors, and the two ends of the conductive wire are electrically connected to the two connectors respectively.
4. The integrated electrode strip for EIT equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrode assembly includes an electrode sheet and a conductive plate. The electrode sheet is fixedly connected to the baseband, with the contact surface of the electrode sheet facing one side of the baseband. The conductive plate is fixedly connected to the back of the electrode sheet and electrically connected to the electrode sheet. Multiple conductive plates are connected in series through the conductive wire.
5. The integrated electrode strip for EIT equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electrode sheet has a rectangular structure.