Temperature measuring scale for superficial temporal artery

Abstract

The utility model relates to a superficial temporal artery temperature measuring scale which comprises an arc-shaped scale body, an arc-shaped groove is arranged in the middle of the scale body, the arc-shaped groove penetrates through the scale body, rubber strips are fixed on the periphery of the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove, and wavy anti-skidding grains are arranged on the surfaces of the rubber strips. Positioning devices are arranged on the upper side and the lower side of the arc-shaped groove, protruding arc-shaped guide lines are arranged on the upper side and the lower side of each positioning device, bandages are fixedly connected to the top ends of the two sides of the scale body respectively, and ear clips are fixedly connected to the middles of the two sides of the scale body respectively, so that the thermometer can stably move along the groove; the thermometer is ensured to be always accurately positioned above the superficial temporal artery for measurement, and meanwhile, the placement and movement of the thermometer provide a clear path guidance to ensure that the thermometer moves along a correct measurement path, so that the thermometer is prevented from deviating in the measurement process, and the accuracy of a measurement result is further improved; and medical workers are helped to carry out accurate and effective diagnosis.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary devices, and in particular to a temperature measuring scale for the superficial temporal artery. Background Technology

[0002] The superficial temporal artery, located on the surface of the head, has blood temperature closely related to the temperature of the brain and core body regions. Because of its relatively superficial and fixed location, measuring its temperature can accurately reflect changes in the body's core temperature. In the diagnosis of febrile illnesses, such as infectious diseases (pneumonia, influenza), inflammatory diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus), and other conditions causing abnormally high body temperature, monitoring the temperature of the superficial temporal artery can promptly detect changes in body temperature, providing doctors with a basis for early diagnosis. Compared to traditional methods of measuring body temperature in areas such as the armpit or mouth, measuring the temperature of the superficial temporal artery may more quickly and sensitively reflect minute changes in body temperature, helping to take timely intervention measures in the early stages of illness and prevent further deterioration of the condition. However, existing methods for measuring the temperature of the superficial temporal artery still have some shortcomings. For example, patent CN106175713A discloses a thermometer for measuring the superficial temporal artery. Although a photosensitive sensor is set to determine whether the probe is completely covered on the skin, the superficial temporal artery is relatively thin, and the temperature measurement path will still have deviations. This is because, in actual operation, the thermometer contacts the superficial temporal artery, and its temperature measurement path depends entirely on human operation. That is, the operator visually estimates and predicts the position of the superficial temporal artery, and cannot accurately locate the position of the superficial temporal artery. Furthermore, during the measurement process, any slight shaking or movement will cause the measurement path to deviate from the optimal position. The deviation of the path will prevent the acquisition of the true temperature of the superficial temporal artery, resulting in deviations in the temperature measurement, affecting the accuracy of the temperature measurement, and ultimately affecting the diagnosis. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] In view of the limitations of existing superficial temporal artery temperature measurement devices, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a temperature measuring scale for the superficial temporal artery. Through a through-type arc-shaped groove and rubber strips around the inner wall, the thermometer can move stably along the groove, ensuring that the thermometer is always accurately positioned above the superficial temporal artery for measurement, reducing measurement errors caused by thermometer displacement. Simultaneously, adjusting the telescopic rod moves the sliding seat to the appropriate position on the arc-shaped slide rail, providing more precise positioning of the thermometer and preventing significant deviation during measurement. The raised arc-shaped guide line provides clear path guidance for the placement and movement of the thermometer, ensuring that the thermometer moves along the correct measurement path and avoiding deviation from the superficial temporal artery due to improper operation. This improves the accuracy of measurement results and enables medical personnel to make accurate and effective diagnoses.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a superficial temporal artery temperature measuring scale, comprising: a scale body, the scale body being arc-shaped, an arc-shaped groove being provided in the middle of the scale body, the arc-shaped groove penetrating the scale body, rubber strips being fixed around the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove, the surface of the rubber strips being provided with wavy anti-slip textures, positioning devices being provided on the upper and lower sides of the arc-shaped groove, and raised arc-shaped guide lines being provided on the upper and lower sides of the positioning devices, straps being fixedly connected to the top of both sides of the scale body, and ear clips being fixedly connected to the middle of both sides of the scale body.

[0007] Specifically, the curved design of the ruler body conforms to the physiological curve of the forehead of an average adult. The length of the ruler body is 5-8cm and the width is 2-3cm, allowing it to fully fit the forehead. The curvature and direction of the curved groove and the curved guide line match the natural course of the superficial temporal artery, thus forming a relatively accurate and complete temperature measurement route along the superficial temporal artery. Furthermore, the curved groove is designed to be through-type, meaning that after the thermometer is inserted into the curved groove, the thermometer probe can directly contact the forehead surface. After the thermometer is inserted into the curved groove, the edge of the thermometer will contact a rubber strip fixed around the curved groove. During the movement of the thermometer, the wavy anti-slip texture on the surface of the rubber strip contacts the thermometer, helping to stabilize it and guiding it along the temperature measurement path of the superficial temporal artery. It is important to note that the undulation direction of the wavy texture must be consistent with the measurement path of the superficial temporal artery. The rubber strip is also detachable for easy replacement, preventing prolonged use from affecting future use.

[0008] Furthermore, since space needs to be reserved for the rubber strip, which contacts the outer ring of the thermometer probe, the width of the arc-shaped groove needs to be set slightly larger than the thermometer probe to facilitate inserting the thermometer into the arc-shaped groove.

[0009] Preferably, the surface of the ruler body on the side that fits against the forehead has a uniformly distributed grid pattern. This grid pattern allows the ruler body to fit the forehead more closely. The grid shape is square or approximately square, with each small grid having a side length between 1.5-2.5 mm and a moderate line width of approximately 0.2-0.4 mm. The grid pattern employs a slightly concave-convex design, with a depth (distance from the surface to the bottom of the groove) of approximately 0.1-0.2 mm and a height (distance from the surface to the top of the protrusion) of approximately 0.1-0.2 mm. When the ruler body is against the forehead, the grid pattern significantly increases the friction between the ruler and the forehead skin. During measurement, even with slight head movement or minor external interference, the friction of the pattern effectively prevents the ruler body from shifting on the forehead.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning device includes an arc-shaped slide rail, with a sliding seat slidably connected inside the arc-shaped slide rail. The sliding seat includes a sliding base and a telescopic rod. The extension and retraction direction of the telescopic rod is perpendicular to the sliding base, meaning the telescopic rod and the sliding base are perpendicular. A button is provided on the scale body. This button can control the retraction and extension of the telescopic rod. After the thermometer is inserted into the arc-shaped track, clicking the button causes the telescopic rod to extend towards the arc-shaped groove. The extended telescopic rods on both sides can fit against the edge of the thermometer, that is, on one side of the thermometer's temperature measurement direction. This provides some shielding for the thermometer as it moves along the superficial temporal artery temperature measurement path, preventing the thermometer from shifting during temperature measurement and maintaining operational consistency.

[0011] It is important to note that the curvature and direction of the curved slide rail should be set to match the curvature and direction of the curved groove and the curved guide line, that is, to match the natural course of the superficial temporal artery.

[0012] Preferably, the color of the arc-shaped guide line is different from that of the main body of the scale. The arc-shaped guide line can be set as a red raised arc, that is, the color of the arc-shaped guide line is distinguished from the main body of the scale. This makes it easier to find and locate the position of the superficial temporal artery and the temperature measurement path. In addition, the scale is marked on the arc-shaped guide line to help the operator maintain the consistency of operation when taking multiple measurements or measuring different patients, and to reduce the influence of human factors on the measurement results.

[0013] Preferably, the end of the strap away from the main body of the ruler is fixed with Velcro. By sticking the Velcro together, the strap can be wrapped around the patient's head, thereby securing the main body of the ruler to the patient's forehead.

[0014] Preferably, the ear clip is arc-shaped, with a spring structure inside. A fixing sticker is fixedly connected to the end of the ear clip away from the main body of the scale. Specifically, the arc of the ear clip is set according to the curve of the ear root of an average adult. The outer ring of the ear clip is made of rubber material, and a clip is fixed to each end of the rubber material. A spring is set inside the rubber material, with one end of the spring connected to one clip of the ear clip and the other end connected to the other clip. The spring can be compressed or stretched according to the thickness of the ear, thereby automatically adjusting the clamping force so that the ear clip can be fixed better and more stably. After the ear clip is fixed to the ear root, the fixing sticker is then attached to the skin to stably fix the entire scale, thereby guiding the thermometer to measure the temperature according to the temperature measurement path of the superficial temporal artery.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] (1) The curvature and direction of the arc-shaped groove and the arc-shaped guide line match the natural course of the superficial temporal artery, forming an accurate and complete temperature measurement route for the superficial temporal artery. This ensures that the thermometer can measure along the path closest to the actual course of the superficial temporal artery, minimizing temperature errors caused by deviations in the measurement path and providing a fundamental guarantee for obtaining accurate superficial temporal artery temperature. Furthermore, the thermometer probe directly contacts the forehead surface, reducing intermediate steps in heat transfer and enabling more direct and accurate perception of the superficial temporal artery temperature, further improving the accuracy of temperature measurement.

[0017] (2) The sliding seat in the positioning device can slide within the arc-shaped slide rail, and the extension and retraction of the telescopic rod can be controlled by a button, allowing for flexible adjustment according to different patients' forehead shapes and the actual position of the thermometer. This adjustability enables the positioning device to better adapt to individual differences, providing more accurate positioning and support for the thermometer, further enhancing the stability and reliability of the measurement process. Whether for patients with unique forehead shapes or in different measurement environments, it ensures that the thermometer always remains in the correct measurement position, reducing measurement errors and operational inconvenience caused by unstable positioning. (iv) Description of the attached drawings

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall design of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view of the main body of the ruler in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a side view of the main body of the ruler in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning device in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the flow of the ear clip of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1-Scale body, 2-Arc-shaped groove, 21-Rubber strip, 22-Strap, 220-Hook and loop fastener, 3-Positioning device, 31-Arc-shaped slide rail, 32-Sliding seat, 321-Sliding base, 322-Telescopic rod, 4-Arc-shaped guide line, 5-Ear clip, 51-Spring structure, 52-Fixing sticker. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following will refer to the appendix in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 5The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0025] Example 1: As Figure 1 As shown, the first specific embodiment of this utility model provides a superficial temporal artery temperature measuring scale, including: a scale body 1, which is arc-shaped, with an arc-shaped groove 2 in the middle of the scale body 1, the arc-shaped groove 2 penetrating the scale body 1, rubber strips 21 fixed around the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove 2, the surface of the rubber strips 21 being provided with wavy anti-slip texture, positioning devices 3 provided on the upper and lower sides of the arc-shaped groove 2, with raised arc-shaped guide lines 4 on the upper and lower sides of the positioning devices 3, straps 22 fixedly connected to the top of both sides of the scale body 1, and ear clips 5 fixedly connected to the middle of both sides of the scale body 1. Compared with a flat scale, the arc-shaped design increases the contact area with the forehead, making the scale more securely fixed on the forehead. During the measurement process, whether the patient is stationary or has slight head movement, the arc-shaped scale body 1 can be kept well in the position on the forehead, reducing measurement errors caused by scale displacement. When measuring the temperature of the superficial temporal artery, the location of the superficial temporal artery can be more accurately located, ensuring that the measurement path follows the direction of the artery and improving the accuracy of the measurement.

[0026] The arc-shaped groove 2 penetrates the main body 1 of the scale, reducing intermediate steps in heat conduction and enabling more direct and accurate acquisition of the temperature of the superficial temporal artery. Simultaneously, when the thermometer is placed in the arc-shaped groove 2, the rubber strip 21 contacts the edge of the thermometer. During thermometer movement, the wavy anti-slip texture increases friction with the thermometer, effectively preventing it from sliding within the groove. Furthermore, if the wavy design of the anti-slip texture is appropriately matched to the measurement path of the superficial temporal artery, it can guide the thermometer along the correct path for temperature measurement, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

[0027] The surface of the ruler body 1, which rests against the forehead, is uniformly patterned with a grid pattern. This grid pattern significantly increases the friction between the ruler body 1 and the forehead skin. This friction effectively prevents the ruler body 1 from shifting on the forehead, ensuring that the ruler remains stable relative to the superficial temporal artery throughout the measurement process. Simultaneously, heat exchange occurs between the thermometer and the forehead skin during measurement, and the skin itself also dissipates some heat. This helps prevent localized heat buildup in the contact area between the ruler and the forehead, avoiding measurement errors that may result from heat accumulation.

[0028] The positioning device 3 includes an arc-shaped slide rail 31, with a sliding seat 32 slidably connected inside the arc-shaped slide rail 31. The sliding seat 32 includes a sliding base 321 and a telescopic rod 322, the extension direction of which is perpendicular to the sliding base 321. When the telescopic rod 322 extends, it can be positioned close to the thermometer from the side. This side-mounted positioning restricts the thermometer's lateral (perpendicular to the measurement direction) movement, ensuring that the thermometer always moves along the predetermined superficial temporal artery measurement path during measurement, reducing the risk of thermometer deviation and thus improving measurement accuracy.

[0029] The arc-shaped guide line 3 is a different color from the main body of the scale 1, and it has graduations. The operator can accurately place the thermometer in the appropriate starting position according to the arc-shaped guide line 4 and move the thermometer along the guide line for measurement. The positioning device 3 further limits the lateral displacement of the thermometer during measurement, ensuring that the thermometer always measures along the direction of the superficial temporal artery, reducing measurement errors and improving measurement accuracy.

[0030] The positioning devices 3 on the upper and lower sides of the arc-shaped groove 2 and the raised arc-shaped guide lines 4 on the upper and lower sides of the positioning devices 3 provide precise positioning and guidance for the placement and movement of the thermometer.

[0031] The end of the strap 22 furthest from the main body of the ruler 1 is secured with Velcro 220. The operator simply wraps the strap 22 around the patient's head once and then attaches both sides of the Velcro 220 to secure it. Similarly, disassembly is easy after measurement; simply peel off the Velcro 220 to quickly remove the ruler, improving measurement efficiency. It provides a relatively secure fixation.

[0032] The ear clip 5 is arc-shaped and has an internal spring structure 51. A fixing sticker 52 is fixedly connected to the end of the ear clip 5 furthest from the scale body 1. The spring structure 51 inside the ear clip 5 automatically adjusts the clamping force according to the thickness of the ear root. Different patients may have different ear root thicknesses, and the spring structure 51 can adapt to this difference within a certain range, preventing ear pain due to excessive clamping force and preventing the ear clip 5 from slipping off due to insufficient clamping force, thus further improving patient comfort. The ear clip 5 is connected to the scale body 1, providing an additional fixing point for the entire temperature measuring scale from the ear root area. Together with the forehead strap 22, it forms a multi-directional fixing method. This multi-directional fixing effectively prevents scale displacement due to head movement or other external factors during measurement, ensuring that the thermometer can stably measure along the path of the superficial temporal artery, improving measurement accuracy. The fixing sticker 52 further strengthens the connection between the ear clip 5 and the ear skin, preventing the ear clip 5 from accidentally slipping off during use.

[0033] Working principle: When using, have the patient sit or lie supine with their head relaxed and forehead skin clean and dry. Then, place the main body 1 of the thermometer on the patient's forehead, ensuring the curved part fits snugly against the forehead and the grid pattern is in full contact with the forehead skin. Next, wrap the strap 11 around the head, adjusting the tightness of the strap 22 according to the size of the patient's head to initially fix the main body 1 in the forehead position. Securely attach the hook and loop sides of the Velcro 220. Clip the ear clips 5 behind the patient's ears, ensuring the curved part of the ear clips 5 fits snugly against the physiological curve of the back of the ear. Finally, place the thermometer correctly according to the direction of the curved guide line 3. Place the thermometer probe in the arc-shaped groove 2, ensuring full contact between the probe and the rubber strip 21. Move the sliding base 321 to the position of the thermometer, and press the button to extend the telescopic rod 322. This telescopic rod 322 will then block the thermometer's measurement path. The operator will then hold the thermometer and slowly move it along the arc-shaped groove 2 and the arc-shaped guide line 4 in the designated direction. During this process, the movement of the thermometer will cause the telescopic rod 322 to move, which in turn will cause the sliding base 321 to move on the arc-shaped slide rail 31. After the measurement is completed, carefully remove the thermometer from the arc-shaped groove, and read and record the measurement result.

Claims

1. A thermometer scale for the superficial temporal artery, comprising: The ruler body (1) is arc-shaped. The ruler body (1) is characterized by having an arc-shaped groove (2) in the middle, the arc-shaped groove (2) penetrating the ruler body (1), and rubber strips (21) fixed around the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove (2). The surface of the rubber strips (21) is provided with wavy anti-slip texture. Positioning devices (3) are provided on the upper and lower sides of the arc-shaped groove (2). The upper and lower sides of the positioning devices (3) are provided with raised arc-shaped guide lines (4). Straps (22) are fixedly connected to the top of both sides of the ruler body (2). Ear clips (5) are fixedly connected to the middle of both sides of the ruler body (2).

2. The temporal artery temperature measuring scale according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ruler body (1) has a grid pattern evenly distributed on the side surface that fits against the forehead.

3. The temporal artery temperature measuring scale according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning device (3) includes an arc-shaped slide rail (31), and a sliding seat (32) is slidably connected inside the arc-shaped slide rail (31). The sliding seat (32) includes a sliding base (321) and a telescopic rod (322). The telescopic direction of the telescopic rod (322) is perpendicular to the sliding base (321).

4. The temporal artery temperature measuring scale according to claim 1, characterized in that, The color of the arc-shaped guide line (3) is different from that of the ruler body (1).

5. A superficial temporal artery temperature measuring scale according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the strap (22) away from the ruler body (1) is fixed with Velcro (220).

6. The temporal artery temperature measuring scale according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ear clip (5) is arc-shaped, and a spring structure (51) is provided inside the ear clip (5). A fixing sticker (52) is fixedly connected to one end of the ear clip (5) away from the ruler body (1).

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