A belt for emergency call in case of patient fall
By designing a waist belt with an emergency call button and GPS positioning function, the problem of patients being unable to call for help in time when they fall has been solved, enabling timely calling and positioning, and improving the efficiency and satisfaction of patient treatment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL ZHEJIANG UNIV COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
AI Technical Summary
Patients with limited mobility or who are elderly are prone to falling when moving around alone in the hospital, and medical staff may not be aware of this in time, nor may the patients be able to call for help promptly.
Design a belt with an emergency call button and GPS positioning function. It connects to a monitoring PC via wireless signal. When the patient presses the button, an alarm signal is triggered, and the GPS positioning function of the smart bracelet is used to locate the patient's position.
It enables patients to call for help and locate their position in a timely manner when they fall, avoiding missing the best time for treatment, improving patient satisfaction, and ensuring life safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically a waist belt for emergency calls when a patient falls. Background Technology
[0002] In hospitals, patients with mobility issues or who are elderly may fall when moving around alone, and medical staff may not be aware of this in time; when patients need assistance, they may also be unable to inform medical staff in a timely manner.
[0003] Therefore, how to design a belt with emergency call and GPS positioning functions has become an urgent problem to be solved in the field of medical device technology. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a belt for emergency calls when a patient falls. It has emergency call and GPS positioning functions, so that medical staff can be notified in time when the patient needs help or falls, so as to avoid missing the best time to help and treat the patient, improve patient satisfaction, and protect the patient's life safety.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An emergency call belt for patients in case of a fall includes a left belt, a middle belt, and a right belt. The left and right belts are located on either side of the middle belt. The middle belt is wrapped around the patient's waist in front, and the left and right belts are wrapped around the patient's waist behind, secured with Velcro. The front of the middle belt has a control panel with an emergency call button. The emergency call button is coupled to a wireless signal transmission module, which wirelessly connects to an existing monitoring PC. Pressing the emergency call button triggers an alarm signal on the monitoring PC. The front of the middle belt also has a storage compartment with a storage cavity for a smart bracelet with GPS positioning capabilities. The smart bracelet can be based on existing anti-lost positioning bracelets (manufactured by Shenzhen Hongweiguan Information Technology Co., Ltd.).
[0007] Compared with existing technologies, the patient emergency call belt that adopts the above-mentioned technical solution has the following beneficial effects:
[0008] The patient emergency call belt of this invention allows patients to press the emergency call button when they need help or fall. This triggers an alarm signal on the monitoring PC, informing medical staff in a timely manner. The smart bracelet's GPS positioning function can then locate the patient's exact position, preventing missed opportunities for assistance and treatment, improving patient satisfaction, and ensuring patient safety.
[0009] When wearing the waist belt, the adhesive length between the left and right straps can be adjusted as needed to ensure that the waist belt is firmly fixed to the patient's waist. It is suitable for patients with different waist sizes.
[0010] Preferably, the control panel surface has a groove, and the emergency call button is located within the groove, with the end face of the emergency call button flush with the control panel surface. The emergency call button being recessed into the groove prevents patients from accidentally pressing the button, thus avoiding unnecessary trips for medical staff and reducing their workload.
[0011] Preferably, the storage cavity opening faces forward, with baffles on both sides of the opening, forming a placement opening between the two baffles. The diameter of the placement opening is larger than the outer diameter of the smart bracelet's display. When the smart bracelet is placed inside the storage cavity, the display is exposed at the placement opening, while the two bracelet straps are hidden behind the two baffles. The two baffles prevent the smart bracelet from falling out of the placement opening, keeping it horizontally unfolded and confined within the storage cavity. If the patient does not wish to wear the smart bracelet, placing it inside the storage cavity not only reduces space usage and facilitates storage but also prevents loss and allows for easy access. The presence of the smart bracelet in the storage cavity can be determined by checking the placement opening, allowing for timely detection and replacement if the bracelet is lost.
[0012] Preferably, the placement opening is covered with a cap. Sealing the placement opening with the cap prevents the smart bracelet from falling out. If the smart bracelet is not worn for a long time, the cap prevents external dust from entering the storage cavity through the placement opening and soiling the smart bracelet, keeping it clean.
[0013] Preferably, the cap includes a left cap and a right cap, which can move horizontally on the front of the two baffles respectively: when the left cap and the right cap are close to each other, the placement opening is closed; when the left cap and the right cap are far apart, the placement opening is opened. The left cap and the right cap are horizontally symmetrical, and the double-opening cap is more aesthetically pleasing.
[0014] Preferably, the left cover has a slot on the side near the right cover, and the right cover has a plug that matches the slot on the side near the left cover. The plug is made of silicone. After the cover is sealed to close the placement opening, the plug is inserted into the slot, connecting the left and right covers. After the left and right covers are connected, the outer wall of the plug fits tightly against the inner wall of the slot, increasing friction and preventing the placement opening from being easily opened due to accidental contact with the cover.
[0015] Preferably, the placement opening has a wall opening. The wall opening is for inserting fingers into the placement opening to facilitate the removal of the smart bracelet from the storage cavity.
[0016] Preferably, the storage cavity has a magnetic tab at the placement opening, which magnetically connects to the back of the smart bracelet. The magnetic tab enhances the secure holding of the smart bracelet within the storage cavity, preventing it from accidentally falling out of the placement opening. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the belt unfolding when the placement opening is closed, as shown in the embodiment.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of the belt in front of the human body after it is worn, as shown in the example.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure behind the human body after the belt is worn, as shown in the embodiment.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the belt unfolding when the placement opening is opened, as shown in the embodiment.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the smart bracelet and storage box in the embodiment.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the left and right covers in the embodiment.
[0023] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the storage box in two states: with the placement opening closed and open, as shown in the embodiment.
[0024] Figure 8 This is a block diagram illustrating the wireless connection between the emergency call button and the monitoring PC in this embodiment via WiFi.
[0025] Reference numerals: 11. Left strap; 12. Right strap; 13. Middle strap; 2. Control panel; 20. Groove; 21. Emergency call button; 22. Charging port; 23. Battery; 3. Storage box; 30. Storage cavity; 31. Placement opening; 32. Baffle; 33. Magnetic plate; 34. Battery; 35. Wall opening; 36. Slide groove; 4. Cover; 41. Left cover; 42. Right cover; 43. Slot; 44. Insert block; 45. Slider; 5. Smart bracelet; 51. Display; 52. Ring. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.
[0027] like Figures 1 to 8 The waist belt shown is for emergency calls when a patient falls, including a left belt 11, a middle belt 13, and a right belt 12. The left belt 11 and right belt 12 are respectively located on both sides of the middle belt 13, which is wrapped around the patient's waist (e.g., ...). Figure 2 As shown), left belt 11 and right belt 12 are wrapped around the patient's lower back respectively (as shown). Figure 3As shown in the diagram, the left strap 11 and right strap 12 are secured together with Velcro. The front of the middle strap 13 has a control panel 2, which includes an emergency call button 21. The emergency call button 21 is coupled to a wireless signal transmission module, which wirelessly connects to an existing monitoring PC. When the emergency call button 21 is pressed, it triggers an alarm signal from the monitoring PC, meaning the emergency call button 21 and the monitoring PC are wirelessly connected via WiFi. The front of the middle strap 13 also has a storage box 3 with a storage cavity 30. This storage cavity 30 contains a smart bracelet 5 with GPS positioning capabilities. The smart bracelet 5 can be based on existing anti-wandering positioning bracelets (manufactured by Shenzhen Hongweiguan Information Technology Co., Ltd.). When wearing the belt, the adhesive length between the left strap 11 and right strap 12 can be adjusted as needed to ensure the belt is securely fixed to the patient's waist, making it suitable for patients with different waist sizes. When a patient needs assistance or falls, they can simply press the emergency call button 21. This will trigger an alarm signal on the monitoring PC, alerting medical staff immediately. The GPS location function of the smart bracelet 5 will then pinpoint the patient's location, preventing missed opportunities for assistance and treatment, improving patient satisfaction, and ensuring patient safety. The control panel 2 has a recess 20 on its surface, within which the emergency call button 21 is located, with its end face flush with the surface of the control panel 2. This recess prevents accidental activation by the patient, avoiding unnecessary trips for medical staff and reducing their workload.
[0028] Reference Figure 5 The storage cavity 30 has a forward-facing opening. Two baffles 32 are located on either side of the opening, forming a placement opening 31 between them. The diameter of the placement opening 31 is larger than the outer diameter of the display 51 of the smart bracelet 5. When the smart bracelet 5 is placed inside the storage cavity 30, the display 51 is exposed at the placement opening 31, and the two loops 52 of the smart bracelet 5 are hidden behind the two baffles 32. The two baffles 32 respectively block the two loops 52 of the smart bracelet 5, preventing the smart bracelet 5 from falling out of the placement opening 31, thus keeping the smart bracelet 5 horizontally unfolded and confined within the storage cavity 30. If the patient does not wish to wear the smart bracelet 5, placing it inside the storage cavity 30 not only reduces space usage and facilitates storage but also prevents loss and allows for easy access. The presence of the smart bracelet 5 in the storage cavity 30 can be determined by checking the placement opening 31, allowing for timely detection and replacement if the smart bracelet 5 is lost.
[0029] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 The placement opening 31 is covered with a cap 4. After the placement opening 31 is sealed by the cap 4, it can prevent the smart bracelet 5 from falling out of the placement opening 31. If the smart bracelet 5 is not worn for a long time, the cap 4 can prevent external dust from entering the storage cavity 30 through the placement opening 31 and soiling the smart bracelet 5, thus keeping the smart bracelet 5 clean.
[0030] Among them, the storage box 3 is provided with sliding grooves 36 on the top and bottom respectively (e.g. Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown), the cover 4 includes a left cover 41 and a right cover 42. Both the left cover 41 and the right cover 42 are in the shape of a "ㄈ". The left cover 41 and the right cover 42 are respectively provided with sliders 45 (as shown). Figure 6 As shown), slider 45 moves within slide groove 36, allowing left cover 41 and right cover 42 to move horizontally in front of the two baffles 32 respectively (as shown). Figure 7 (As shown): When the left cover 41 and the right cover 42 are close to each other, the placement opening 31 is closed; when the left cover 41 and the right cover 42 are far apart, the placement opening 31 is opened. The left cover 41 and the right cover 42 are horizontally symmetrical, and the double-opening cover 4 is more aesthetically pleasing.
[0031] Reference Figure 7 The left cover 41 has a slot 43 on the side near the right cover 42, and the right cover 42 has an insert 44 on the side near the left cover 41 that matches the slot 43. The insert 44 is made of silicone. After the cover 4 closes the placement opening 31, the insert 44 is inserted into the slot 43, so that the left cover 41 and the right cover 42 are connected. After the left cover 41 and the right cover 42 are connected, the outer wall of the insert 44 fits tightly against the inner wall of the slot 43, increasing friction and making it less likely to open the placement opening 31 due to accidental contact with the cover 4.
[0032] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The storage cavity 30 has a magnetic piece 33 at the placement opening 31, which is magnetically connected to the back of the smart bracelet 5. The magnetic piece 33 increases the fixation of the smart bracelet 5 inside the storage cavity 30, preventing the smart bracelet 5 from accidentally falling out of the placement opening 31.
[0033] The control panel 2 includes a charging port 22, which is electrically connected to the belt battery 3423. The charging port 22 is used to connect an existing power cable to replenish the belt battery 3423. A magnetic charger is installed inside the belt, similar to existing Apple wireless chargers (manufactured by Shenzhen Ruipaitongda Technology Co., Ltd.). A magnetic piece 33 is mounted on the magnetic charger, which is electrically connected to the belt battery 3423. Because the smart bracelet 5 has a magnetic interface, the magnetic charger can magnetically charge the smart bracelet 5. The smart bracelet 5 is charged while placed in the storage cavity 30, ensuring it has sufficient power when used.
[0034] The placement opening 31 has a wall opening 35. The wall opening 35 is used to allow fingers to be inserted into the placement opening 31 to facilitate the removal of the smart bracelet 5 from the storage cavity 30.
[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A belt for emergency calls when a patient falls, characterized in that: It includes a left strap (11), a middle strap (13), and a right strap (12). The left strap (11) and the right strap (12) are respectively located on both sides of the middle strap (13). The middle strap (13) is wrapped around the front of the patient's waist, and the left strap (11) and the right strap (12) are wrapped around the back of the patient's waist. The left strap (11) and the right strap (12) are fixed together by Velcro. The front of the middle strip (13) is provided with a control panel (2), the control panel (2) is provided with an emergency call button (21), the emergency call button (21) is coupled to a wireless signal transmission module, the wireless signal transmission module is wirelessly connected to the existing monitoring PC, when the emergency call button (21) is pressed, it triggers the monitoring PC to send an alarm signal. The front of the middle strip (13) is also provided with a storage box (3), the storage box (3) is provided with a storage cavity (30), and a smart bracelet (5) with GPS positioning function is stored in the storage cavity (30).
2. The belt for emergency calls when a patient falls, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: The control panel (2) has a groove (20) on its surface, and the emergency call button (21) is located in the groove (20). The end face of the emergency call button (21) is flush with the surface of the control panel (2).
3. The belt for emergency calls when a patient falls, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: The storage cavity (30) has an opening facing forward. Baffles (32) are provided on both sides of the opening of the storage cavity (30), and a placement opening (31) is formed in the middle of the two baffles (32). The diameter of the placement opening (31) is larger than the outer diameter of the display (51) of the smart bracelet (5). When the smart bracelet (5) is placed in the storage cavity (30), the display (51) of the smart bracelet (5) is exposed at the placement opening (31), and the two rings (52) of the smart bracelet (5) are hidden behind the two baffles (32).
4. The belt for emergency calls when a patient falls, as described in claim 3, is characterized in that: The placement opening (31) is covered with a cover (4) to prevent the smart bracelet (5) from falling out of the placement opening (31).
5. The belt for emergency calls when a patient falls, as described in claim 4, is characterized in that: The cover (4) includes a left cover (41) and a right cover (42), which can move horizontally in front of the two baffles (32): when the left cover (41) and the right cover (42) are close to each other, the placement opening (31) is closed; when the left cover (41) and the right cover (42) are far apart, the placement opening (31) is opened.
6. The belt for emergency calls when a patient falls, as described in claim 5, is characterized in that: The left cover (41) has a slot (43) on the side near the right cover (42), and the right cover (42) has a plug (44) on the side near the left cover (41) that is compatible with the slot (43). The plug (44) is made of silicone. After the cover (4) closes the placement opening (31), the plug (44) is inserted into the slot (43) so that the left cover (41) and the right cover (42) are connected.
7. The belt for emergency calls when a patient falls, as described in claim 3, is characterized in that: The placement port (31) is provided with a wall opening (35) to facilitate the removal of the smart bracelet (5) from the storage cavity (30).
8. The belt for emergency calls when a patient falls, as described in claim 3, is characterized in that: The storage cavity (30) is provided with a magnetic piece (33) at the placement opening (31), and the magnetic piece (33) is magnetically connected to the back of the smart bracelet (5).