PICC measuring scale convenient to carry and use
By designing a portable PICC measuring ruler using flexible transparent panels and silicone material, combined with a winding wheel and pin, the problems of easy breakage and cross-contamination of paper measuring rulers are solved, achieving high-precision measurement and preventing infection, thus improving ease of use and work efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INST OF HEMATOLOGY & BLOOD DISEASES HOSPITAL CHINESE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCI & PEKING UNION MEDICAL COLLEGE
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing PICC measuring ruler is made of paper, which is easy to break and has limited measurement accuracy. In addition, traditional tape measures are prone to cross-contamination, making them impractical.
A portable PICC measuring ruler has been designed, comprising a storage housing, a short-side measuring ruler, and a long-side measuring ruler. It is made of flexible transparent panels and silicone material, and is portable and easy to store using a roll-up wheel and a pin. It also comes with disinfectant wipes and supports multi-angle measurement and disinfection.
It improves measurement accuracy, avoids cross-infection, increases work efficiency, and is easy to carry and use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of measuring equipment technology, and in particular to a portable PICC measuring ruler. Background Technology
[0002] A search of existing Chinese patent document CN216221436U reveals a disposable PICC arm circumference measuring ruler, comprising a fixed ruler with adhesive portions at both ends, where a measuring ruler is attached and fixed. The fixed ruler includes a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion, which are rotatably connected via a pivot. The front end face of the fixed ruler has a zero mark, and the back end face has several rectangular movable adhesive strips. Both measuring rulers have horizontal graduations. This device is disposable, economical, requires no disinfection for reuse, effectively avoids cross-contamination, and is simple to operate, saving time and improving work efficiency. The multiple rectangular movable adhesive strips facilitate fixation, prevent slippage during measurement, and ensure more accurate measurement data.
[0003] A PICC measuring ruler is a medical device primarily used to measure a patient's arm circumference to ensure the appropriate size of the selected puncture catheter. By measuring the upper arm circumference, the suitable catheter size can be determined, thereby improving the success rate of insertion, patient comfort, and avoiding complications such as skin abrasions. Current PICC dressing kits contain measuring rulers made of paper, with only one horizontal strip. Their drawbacks include fragility and the need to first measure vertically 10 cm above the elbow before measuring horizontally around the circumference, resulting in limited accuracy. Furthermore, the paper rulers in the dressing kits are disposable, prone to breakage, and lack measurement accuracy. While traditional tape measures are reusable, they pose a risk of cross-infection, leading to limited practicality. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a portable PICC measuring ruler. This addresses the issue that existing PICC dressing kit measuring rulers are made of paper and consist of only one horizontal strip. These rulers are prone to breakage, and measurements require first measuring vertically 10 cm above the elbow before circling horizontally, resulting in limited accuracy. Furthermore, the paper rulers in dressing kits are disposable, easily broken, and inaccurate. While traditional tape measures are reusable, they are prone to cross-contamination, leading to poor practicality.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model discloses a portable PICC measuring ruler, comprising a storage housing and short-side and long-side measuring rulers. A winding wheel and a pin are located in the middle of the storage housing. Multiple sets of short-side and long-side measuring rulers, connected by dotted grooves, are arranged inside the winding wheel. The short-side and long-side measuring rulers are connected and fixed by connectors. The short-side measuring ruler is 10cm long, and the long-side measuring ruler is 50-60cm long. Both the short-side and long-side measuring rulers are made of flexible transparent plates. An outlet end is provided at the bottom of the storage housing, and a bottom shell is provided on the bottom surface of the outlet end.
[0007] The bottom surface of the short side measuring ruler is provided with an adhesive layer, and both ends of the long side measuring ruler are provided with dotted grooves. The short side measuring ruler and the long side measuring ruler are folded and placed inside the storage housing through a connector.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0009] The top surface of the storage housing is provided with a groove. The storage housing is cylindrical and is composed of two symmetrical housings. The inner edge surfaces are respectively provided with corresponding slots and plugs for connection and fixation. The winding wheel is fixed to the middle of the inner side of one side of the storage housing, and the middle of the winding wheel is provided with a slot corresponding to the plug.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0011] The storage housing and the winding wheel are assembled together. The winding wheel is also assembled together with the short side measuring ruler and the long side measuring ruler. The short side measuring ruler and the long side measuring ruler are wound into a ring and then wound to the inside of the winding wheel. The storage housing and the outlet end are integrated. A rectangular outlet is provided on the inside of the outlet end. Both are made of silicone material.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0013] The outlet end and the bottom shell are fixedly connected. The bottom shell is a rectangular shell made of silicone material. The inner side of the bottom shell is provided with a storage groove, which is U-shaped. The inner side of the storage groove is provided with alcohol swabs, which include a packaging bag and a swab.
[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] In this invention, multiple measuring rulers with varying lengths are connected as a single unit, allowing for individual disassembly and use. It is also equipped with disinfectant wipes, ensuring effective portability and storage. The rolled-up measuring rulers are less prone to bacterial contamination, and their single-use design allows for immediate retrieval. Furthermore, the rulers can be rotated to measure from multiple angles, improving measurement accuracy. Simultaneously, the measuring rulers and other instruments can be disinfected during use, facilitating their use by medical personnel and effectively improving overall work efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded short-side measuring ruler and long-side measuring ruler of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner insert structure of the storage shell of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a right-side view of the bottom shell of this utility model;
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Storage housing; 2. Short side measuring ruler; 3. Long side measuring ruler; 4. Winding reel; 5. Pin; 6. Dashed groove; 7. Connector; 8. Outlet end; 9. Bottom shell; 10. Adhesive layer; 11. Groove; 12. Storage slot; 13. Alcohol swabs. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0023] In the attached diagram, all identical reference numerals refer to the same components.
[0024] Example 1
[0025] Reference Figure 1-4This utility model provides an embodiment of a portable PICC measuring ruler, comprising a storage housing 1 and a short-side measuring ruler 2 and a long-side measuring ruler 3. A winding wheel 4 and a pin 5 are provided in the middle of the storage housing 1. Multiple sets of short-side measuring rulers 2 and long-side measuring rulers 3 connected by dotted grooves 6 are provided on the inner side of the winding wheel 4. The short-side measuring rulers 2 and long-side measuring rulers 3 are connected and fixed by connectors 7. The length of the short-side measuring ruler 2 is 10cm, and the length of the long-side measuring ruler 3 is 50-60cm. Both the short-side measuring ruler 2 and the long-side measuring ruler 3 are made of flexible transparent plates. An outlet end 8 is provided at the bottom end of the storage housing 1, and a bottom shell 9 is provided on the bottom surface of the outlet end 8.
[0026] The bottom surface of the short side measuring ruler 2 is provided with an adhesive layer 10, and the two ends of the long side measuring ruler 3 are provided with dotted grooves 6. The short side measuring ruler 2 and the long side measuring ruler 3 are folded and placed inside the storage housing 1 through the connector 7.
[0027] The top surface of the storage housing 1 is provided with a groove 11. The storage housing 1 is cylindrical and is composed of two symmetrical housings. The inner edge surfaces are respectively provided with corresponding slots and plugs for docking and fixing. The winding wheel 4 is fixed to the middle of the inner side of one side of the storage housing 1. The middle of the winding wheel 4 is provided with a slot corresponding to the plug 5.
[0028] The storage housing 1 and the winding wheel 4 are assembled together. The winding wheel 4 is also assembled together with the short side measuring ruler 2 and the long side measuring ruler 3. The short side measuring ruler 2 and the long side measuring ruler 3 are wound into the inside of the winding wheel 4 in a ring. The storage housing 1 and the outlet end 8 are integrated. A rectangular outlet is provided on the inside of the outlet end 8. Both are made of silicone material.
[0029] The outlet end 8 and the bottom shell 9 are fixedly connected. The bottom shell 9 is a rectangular shell made of silicone material. A storage groove 12 is provided inside the bottom shell 9. The storage groove 12 is U-shaped. An alcohol swab 13 is provided inside the storage groove 12. The alcohol swab 13 includes a packaging bag and a swab.
[0030] Specifically, its structure comprises a storage housing 1, a short-side measuring scale 2, a long-side measuring scale 3, a winding wheel 4, a pin 5, a dotted groove 6, a connector 7, an outlet end 8, a bottom shell 9, an adhesive layer 10, a groove 11, a storage slot 12, and alcohol swabs 13, forming a portable PICC measuring scale. Multiple integrated PICC measuring scales, consisting of the short-side measuring scale 2 and the long-side measuring scale 3, are placed inside the storage housing 1 and wound up by the winding wheel 4. The flexible layer of the short-side measuring scale 2 and the long-side measuring scale 3 enables the winding effect, and the connector 7, being made of the same material as the short-side measuring scale 2 and the long-side measuring scale 3, allows for bending. The short-side measuring scale 2 and the long-side measuring scale 3 are then used... To measure the patient's arm circumference and ensure the appropriate size of the selected puncture catheter, the connector 7 allows the short-side measuring ruler 2 and the long-side measuring ruler 3 to rotate, enabling medical staff to take accurate measurements. A pin 5 is inserted into the middle of the take-up reel 4 to fix the take-up reel 4 and simultaneously close the two outer shells of the housing 1 for fixed positioning. When medical staff need to use the PICC measuring ruler, they pull it out from the outlet end 8 via the dotted groove 6. At this time, the take-up reel 4 releases the PICC measuring ruler until the dotted groove 6 is torn, allowing a complete PICC measuring ruler to be removed. The connector 7 facilitates the rotation and adjustment of the short-side measuring ruler 2 and the long-side measuring ruler 3 for medical staff to use in measurements. The outlet end 8 is used to pull out the PICC measuring scale. Because the connector 7 is located at the end of the short side measuring scale 2 and the long side measuring scale 3, it has a certain protrusion. When the PICC measuring scale is pulled out from the outlet end 8, the dotted groove 6 is close to the connector 7, which will pull out the connector 7 end of the next PICC measuring scale. The outlet end 8 is made of silicone and has a certain degree of flexibility. It can pull out the connector 7 under pressure, but it is not easy to insert it. At this time, the connector 7 of the next PICC measuring scale is used to block the outlet end 8 to prevent dust from entering. The bottom shell 9 is used to store alcohol wipes 13. The adhesive layer 10 is used to fix the connection when the short side measuring scale 2 and the long side measuring scale 3 are folded. The adhesive layer 10 is linear. The design facilitates the separation of the short-side measuring ruler 2 and the long-side measuring ruler 3 without damaging them. After separation, the measuring rulers can be rotated for use. The groove 11 allows easy opening of the two sides of the storage housing 1 to add the measuring rulers inside the winding wheel 4 for future use. The storage slot 12 is used to stack multiple alcohol wipes 12. The alcohol wipes 13 can be used to disinfect the measuring rulers before use and can also be used to disinfect other medical tools. This design allows the portable PICC measuring ruler system to effectively carry multiple measuring rulers for use, ensuring efficient storage, immediate access, and reduced risk of cross-infection. It also facilitates disinfection for medical staff, effectively improving overall work efficiency.
[0031] Working principle: When in use, open the two sides of the storage housing 1 through the groove 11, place the PICC measuring scale that has been wound up on the winding wheel 4, pull the connector 7 of the end of the PICC measuring scale to the outside of the outlet end 8, and then place the half of the housing with the pin 5 into the middle of the winding wheel 4, and fix the storage housing 1 together. This allows for the storage of multiple PICC measuring scales for easy use. Then, insert the alcohol swabs 13 into the storage slot 12 for use by medical staff when needed. When measurement is required, pull out the PICC measuring ruler connector 7 at the outlet end 8 until it reaches the dotted groove 6. Then pull out the connector 7 of the next PICC measuring ruler. The outermost PICC measuring ruler can be peeled off along the dotted groove 6 for use. When using the PICC measuring ruler, the adhesive layer 10 will only stick to the bottom edge of the short side measuring ruler 2. The short side measuring ruler 2 and the long side measuring ruler 3 can be separated by a slight pull and rotated and adjusted with the connector 7. After that, take out an alcohol swab 13 from the bottom of the storage slot 12, tear open the packaging, and then disinfect the PICC measuring ruler before measurement.
[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A portable PICC measuring ruler, comprising a housing (1) and a short-side measuring ruler (2) and a long-side measuring ruler (3), characterized in that, The storage housing (1) is provided with a winding wheel (4) and a pin (5) in the middle. The winding wheel (4) is provided with multiple sets of short side measuring rulers (2) and long side measuring rulers (3) connected by dotted grooves (6). The short side measuring rulers (2) and long side measuring rulers (3) are connected and fixed by connectors (7). The short side measuring ruler (2) is 10cm long and the long side measuring ruler (3) is 50-60cm long. Both the short side measuring rulers (2) and long side measuring rulers (3) are made of flexible transparent plates. The storage housing (1) is provided with an outlet end (8) at the bottom end. The bottom surface of the outlet end (8) is provided with a bottom shell (9). The bottom surface of the short side measuring ruler (2) is provided with an adhesive layer (10), and the two ends of the long side measuring ruler (3) are provided with dotted grooves (6). The short side measuring ruler (2) and the long side measuring ruler (3) are folded and placed inside the storage shell (1) through the connector (7).
2. The portable PICC measuring ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage housing (1) has a groove (11) on its top surface. The storage housing (1) is cylindrical and is composed of two symmetrical housings. Corresponding slots and plugs are provided on the inner edge surfaces respectively. The winding wheel (4) is fixed to the middle of the inner side of one side of the storage housing (1). The winding wheel (4) has a slot corresponding to the plug (5) in the middle.
3. The portable PICC measuring ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage housing (1) and the winding wheel (4) are assembled together. The winding wheel (4) is assembled together with the short side measuring ruler (2) and the long side measuring ruler (3). The short side measuring ruler (2) and the long side measuring ruler (3) are wound into the inner side of the winding wheel (4) in a ring. The storage housing (1) and the outlet end (8) are integrated. The outlet end (8) has a rectangular outlet on its inner side. Both are made of silicone material.
4. The portable PICC measuring ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outlet end (8) and the bottom shell (9) are fixedly connected. The bottom shell (9) is a rectangular shell made of silicone material. The bottom shell (9) has a storage groove (12) inside. The storage groove (12) is U-shaped. The storage groove (12) has an alcohol swab (13) inside. The alcohol swab (13) includes a packaging bag and a swab.