Flexible ruler for measuring chest circumference and abdominal circumference during breathing
By designing a flexible measuring tape equipped with a crosshair, the problems of time-consuming, laborious, and inaccurate traditional measuring tapes are solved. This achieves high-precision, easy-to-use chest and abdominal circumference measurements, suitable for different user groups, and easy to carry and store.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING CHINESE MEDICINE HOSPITAL AFFILIATED CAPITAL MEDICAL UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Traditional measuring tapes require repeated measurements of abdominal expansion and contraction during exhalation, which is time-consuming and laborious, and the data accuracy is not high. There is a lack of specialized and precise measuring tools on the market.
Design a flexible measuring tape equipped with two aiming points. The tape is built into a storage box containing a retractable swivel and a return spring. One end of the tape is wrapped around the swivel, and the other end has an aiming point shaped like a clip. The scale is in millimeters. The material can be metal or hard plastic, suitable for different user groups.
It achieves high-precision, easy-to-use chest and waist circumference measurement, suitable for various users, improves the accuracy and consistency of measurement, and is easy to carry and store.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of measurement technology, specifically to a soft ruler for measuring chest circumference and abdominal circumference during breathing. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the medical, clothing, design and other professional fields, the different waist circumference, chest circumference and the like of a person are usually measured, if the traditional tape measure is used, the measurement of the breathing abdomen expansion dimension is repeated many times, which is time-consuming and laborious, not convenient enough, the data accuracy is not enough due to the change of repeated measurement points, and there is no such special tool for effective targeted measurement on the market.
[0003] In summary, there is a need for a simple and practical new tool that can be used to accurately measure the dimensions of different body parameters. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the technical scheme of providing a soft ruler for measuring chest circumference and abdominal circumference during breathing, which comprises a storage box, a soft ruler and a center, the soft ruler is a soft tape measure structure and is built-in in the storage box, a contraction shaft is arranged in the middle of the storage box, a return spring is matched on the contraction shaft, a notch is formed on the outer side of one end of the storage box, one end of the soft ruler is wound around the contraction shaft, the other end extends out of the notch, and two center points are sequentially arranged on the extending end.
[0005] In the above scheme, the center is in the shape of a clip or a pin, the center is composed of a straight rod-shaped body and protruding claws located at both ends of the straight rod-shaped body, and one end of the soft ruler is attached to the straight rod-shaped body and is slidably arranged between the two claws.
[0006] In the above scheme, the two claws are arranged in parallel with the scale of the soft ruler.
[0007] In the above scheme, the two centers are arranged in parallel with each other.
[0008] In the above scheme, the center is made of metal or hard plastic material and is an elastic structure.
[0009] In the above scheme, the soft ruler is provided with a scale, and the scale is in millimeters.
[0010] In the above scheme, the storage box is made of hard plastic material, and the soft ruler is made of soft plastic material.
[0011] The utility model is equipped with two centers to ensure high precision and consistency of measurement, is simple and easy to use, is suitable for various groups of doctors, adopts a similar roll type storage system, and is more convenient to carry and store.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0012] Figure 1 It is the outline schematic diagram of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] The utility model will be explained in detail below in combination with the drawings of the specification.
[0014] The utility model discloses a soft ruler for measuring chest circumference and abdominal circumference when breathing, and those skilled in the art can refer to the content of the present article, and appropriately improve process parameters to realize. It needs to be pointed out specially that all similar replacements and changes are obvious to those skilled in the art, and they are all regarded as being included in the utility model, and relevant personnel can obviously change or appropriately change and combine the content described in the present article on the basis of not departing from the content, spirit and scope of the utility model, to realize and apply the utility model technology.
[0015] In the utility model, unless otherwise specified, the scientific and technical terms used in the present article have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art.
[0016] In the description of the utility model, it needs to be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like is the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.
[0017] In the utility model, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixed connection, or can be detachable connection, or can be integrated; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the communication or interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific situation.
[0018] It needs to be explained that in the description of the utility model, the terms "first", "second" are only used for the convenience of describing different components, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the order relationship, relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one feature.
[0019] As Figure 1 indicated, the utility model provides a soft ruler for measuring chest circumference and abdominal circumference during breathing, which comprises a storage box 1, a soft ruler 2 and a centering pin 3. The soft ruler is provided with scales, and the scales are in millimeters.
[0020] The soft ruler 2 is of a soft tape structure and is built into the storage box 1. The middle part of the storage box 1 is provided with a retractable shaft 4. A return spring is matched on the retractable shaft (the internal structure of the return ruler can be combined here, and the illustration is not described again). A notch 5 is formed on the outer side of one end of the storage box. One end of the soft ruler 2 is wound around the retractable shaft 4, and the other end extends out of the notch 5. Two centering pins 3 are sequentially arranged on the extending end.
[0021] Further, the centering pin 3 is in the shape of a clip or a pin. The centering pin 3 is composed of a straight rod-shaped body and protruding clamps 6 at both ends of the straight rod-shaped body. One end of the soft ruler 2 is attached to the straight rod-shaped body and is slidably arranged between the two clamps 6, so that the centering pin is movable on the soft ruler 2.
[0022] Further, the two clamps are arranged in parallel with the scales of the soft ruler, and the two centering pins are arranged in parallel with each other for easy marking and comparison. The centering pin is made of metal or hard plastic material and is an elastic structure for easy clamping. The storage box is made of hard plastic material, and the soft ruler is made of soft plastic material.
[0023] The working principle of the utility model is as follows:
[0024] First, the utility model is made of soft plastic material and is provided with two centering pins for accurate measurement twice. The scales on the soft ruler are in millimeters to ensure high accuracy of measurement.
[0025] Second, the design goal of the utility model
[0026] 1. Accuracy: by adding two centering pins on the soft ruler, high-precision waist circumference measurement is realized.
[0027] 2. Ease of use: the design is simple and easy to use, suitable for various users, including non-professional users.
[0028] 3. Durability: the use of soft plastic material ensures the flexibility and durability of the soft ruler.
[0029] 4. Portability: the lightweight design is convenient for carrying and storing.
[0030] Third, the components and materials of the utility model
[0031] 1. Soft ruler:
[0032] Material: soft plastic, flexible and durable.
[0033] Length: Suitable for measuring different waist sizes.
[0034] Scale: Printed clearly in millimeters for easy reading.
[0035] 2. Centering:
[0036] Quantity: Two.
[0037] Position: Movable during measurement for two independent measurements.
[0038] Function: Ensures consistency in measurement position through centering, improving measurement accuracy.
[0039] 3. Measurement mechanism:
[0040] Elastic clasp or externally equipped clip: to fix the centering in place.
[0041] Sliding mechanism: the centering is equipped with a sliding mechanism for user adjustment and reading of measurement results.
[0042] Four, the design purpose of the utility model is as follows:
[0043] 1. Soft ruler design:
[0044] Flexible but not easily deformed: high-quality soft plastic is used to ensure that it does not stretch or deform easily during use.
[0045] Clear scale: high-contrast color printing ensures clear reading of the scale under various light conditions.
[0046] 2. Centering design:
[0047] Visual alignment: users align the scale through the window to ensure accuracy in each measurement.
[0048] Adjustable: the centering position can be fine-tuned according to user needs, adapting to different measurement environments.
[0049] 3. Measurement mechanism design:
[0050] Elastic clasp or externally equipped clip: ensures that the soft ruler does not slide during measurement, maintaining stability.
[0051] Five, the use of the utility model
[0052] 1. First measurement:
[0053] Wrap the soft ruler around the belly and fix one end of the clamp at the starting position of the soft ruler.
[0054] Adjust the soft ruler through the sliding mechanism so that the first centering aligns with the scale, and record the measurement value.
[0055] 2. Second measurement:
[0056] Adjust the position of the flexible ruler, repeat the measurement step using the second center, and record the second measurement.
[0057] 3. Record and compare:
[0058] Obtain the difference between the two measurements.
[0059] Six, the beneficial effects of the present application
[0060] The exhalation measurement tool fully considers the use requirements of special industries such as doctors, adopts a soft plastic material, is equipped with two centers, ensures high precision and consistency of measurement, is simple and easy to use, is suitable for various groups of doctors, adopts a similar roll type storage system, and is more convenient to carry and store.
[0061] The present application is not limited to the above best embodiment, and any person should know that structural changes made under the inspiration of the present application fall within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A flexible tape measure for measuring chest and abdominal circumference during respiration, characterized in that, Including the storage box, the flexible ruler and the center, the flexible ruler is the soft tape structure and is built-in in the storage box, the middle part of the storage box is equipped with a contraction pivot, the contraction pivot is matched with the return spring, the one end of the storage box is equipped with a notch, the one end of the flexible ruler is around the contraction pivot, the other end is from the notch, and the extension end is sequentially equipped with two centers.
2. The respiratory chest and abdominal circumference measuring tape of claim 1, wherein, The center is the shape of the clip or the pin, the center is a straight rod-shaped body and the protruding clamps respectively located at both ends of the straight rod-shaped body, the one end of the flexible ruler is attached to the straight rod-shaped body and is slidably arranged between the two clamps.
3. The respiratory chest and abdominal circumference measuring tape of claim 1, wherein, The two clamps are arranged in parallel with the scale of the flexible ruler.
4. The respiratory chest and abdominal circumference measuring tape of claim 1, wherein, The two centers are arranged in parallel with each other.
5. The respiratory chest and abdominal circumference measuring tape of claim 1, wherein, The center is made of metal or hard plastic material and is an elastic structure.
6. The respiratory chest and abdominal circumference measuring tape of claim 1, wherein, The flexible ruler is provided with a scale, and the scale is in millimeters.
7. The respiratory chest and abdominal circumference measuring tape of claim 1, wherein, The storage box is made of hard plastic material, and the flexible ruler is made of soft plastic material.