Electrocardiogram lead wire protective sleeve
By designing an integrated protective sleeve, including an outer wear-resistant layer and an inner reinforcing layer, the problems of breakage and peeling at the connection between the ECG lead connector and the line are solved, thus improving service life.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 河源市人民医院
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing ECG leads are prone to breakage or peeling at the connector and wiring connection points, resulting in a reduced lifespan.
An integrated protective sleeve was designed, including a connector protective sleeve and a cable protective sleeve. The outer wear-resistant layer is made of nitrile rubber, and the inner part consists of a reinforcing layer woven from carbon fiber bundles and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles, and an inner elastic protective layer, providing all-round protection.
It effectively prevents breakage and peeling at the connection between the connector and the line, thus improving the service life of the ECG lead wire.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrocardiogram (ECG) lead wire technology, specifically to a protective sleeve for ECG lead wires. Background Technology
[0002] An electrocardiogram (ECG) lead is a medical device used to connect an electrocardiograph (ECG) machine to electrodes on the human body. Its main function is to transmit electrical signals generated by the heart to the instrument for recording and analysis. Its core structure includes multiple wires, electrode plugs, and connectors, typically made of soft rubber or silicone to ensure comfort and durability.
[0003] Currently, existing ECG lead wires are prone to breakage or peeling at the connector and wire connection points during use, which reduces the lifespan of the ECG lead wires. To address this, we propose a protective sleeve for ECG lead wires. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a protective sleeve for ECG leads, which has the advantages of preventing breakage and peeling and having a long service life. It solves the problem that existing ECG leads are prone to breakage or peeling at the connection between the connector and the line during use, which reduces the service life of the ECG leads.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ECG lead wire protective sleeve, comprising a protective sleeve fitted over the lead adapter and lead wire body, wherein the protective sleeve comprises a connector protective sleeve and a wire body protective sleeve connected as one unit.
[0006] Preferably, the lead adapter and the lead wire are an integral structure.
[0007] Preferably, the connector protective sleeve and the wire protective sleeve are respectively adapted to the corresponding lead adapter and lead wire.
[0008] Preferably, the protective sleeve includes, from the outside in, an outer wear-resistant layer, a reinforcing layer, and an inner elastic protective layer.
[0009] Preferably, the outer wear-resistant layer is made of nitrile rubber, and the inner elastic protective layer is made of silicone.
[0010] Preferably, the reinforcing layer comprises carbon fiber bundles and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles, and the reinforcing layer is woven from carbon fiber bundles and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles by floating and sinking.
[0011] Preferably, both the carbon fiber bundle and the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundle are composed of 30 to 40 identical fibers, and the mesh count of the carbon fiber bundle and the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundle is between 100 and 320 mesh.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0013] This utility model features an integrated protective sleeve formed by a connector protective sleeve and a wire protective sleeve. It can provide comprehensive protection for one end of the lead adapter and the lead wire, as well as the connection point between the lead adapter and the lead wire, thus preventing breakage or peeling at the connection point between the connector and the wire and improving the service life of the ECG lead wire. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the protective sleeve structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the reinforcing layer structure of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Lead adapter; 2. Lead wire; 3. Protective sleeve; 31. Connector protective sleeve; 32. Wire protective sleeve; 301. Outer wear-resistant layer; 302. Reinforcing layer; 3021. Carbon fiber bundle; 3022. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundle; 303. Inner elastic protective layer. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0020] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0022] The components of this application, including the lead adapter 1, lead wire 2, protective sleeve 3, connector protective sleeve 31, wire protective sleeve 32, outer wear-resistant layer 301, reinforcing layer 302, carbon fiber bundle 3021, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundle 3022, and internal elastic protective layer 303, are all general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art. Their structures and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.
[0023] Example 1
[0024] Please see Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: an ECG lead wire protective sleeve, including a protective sleeve 3 sleeved on the outside of the lead adapter 1 and the lead wire body 2. The protective sleeve 3 includes a connector protective sleeve 31 and a wire protective sleeve 32 connected as one piece.
[0025] The lead adapter 1 and the lead wire 2 are an integrated structure. The connector protective sleeve 31 and the wire protective sleeve 32 are respectively adapted to the corresponding lead adapter 1 and lead wire 2.
[0026] This technical solution: The integrated protective sleeve 3, formed by the connector protective sleeve 31 and the wire protective sleeve 32, can provide comprehensive protection for one end of the lead adapter 1 and the lead wire 2, as well as the connection point between the lead adapter 1 and the lead wire 2, thus avoiding the easy breakage or peeling of the connector and the wire connection point, and improving the service life of the ECG lead wire.
[0027] Example 2
[0028] Based on Embodiment 1, this utility model is as follows: Figures 1-4As shown, the protective sleeve 3 comprises, from the outside in, an outer wear-resistant layer 301, a reinforcing layer 302, and an inner elastic protective layer 303. The outer wear-resistant layer 301 is made of nitrile rubber, and the inner elastic protective layer 303 is made of silicone. The reinforcing layer 302 includes carbon fiber bundles 3021 and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles 3022. The reinforcing layer 302 is woven from carbon fiber bundles 3021 and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles 3022. Both carbon fiber bundles 3021 and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles 3022 are composed of 30 to 40 identical fibers, and the mesh count of carbon fiber bundles 3021 and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles 3022 is between 100 and 320 mesh.
[0029] This technical solution: By setting the external wear-resistant layer 301, the wear resistance of the protective sleeve 3 can be improved, avoiding friction damage to the protective sleeve 3. By setting the internal elastic protective layer 303, the tightness between the protective sleeve 3 and the ECG leads can be improved, and its bending buffering ability can be enhanced. By setting the reinforcing layer 302, and with the assistance of the floating and sinking weaving of carbon fiber bundles 3021 and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles 3022, the toughness and impact resistance of the protective sleeve 3 can be improved, thereby enhancing the overall performance of the protective sleeve 3 and enabling the protective sleeve 3 to better protect the ECG leads.
[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.
Claims
1. A protective sleeve for electrocardiogram (ECG) leads, comprising a protective sleeve (3) fitted over the lead adapter (1) and the lead wire body (2), characterized in that: The protective sleeve (3) includes a connector protective sleeve (31) and a wire protective sleeve (32) connected as one piece. The protective sleeve (3) includes, from the outside to the inside, an outer wear-resistant layer (301), a reinforcing layer (302), and an inner elastic protective layer (303). The outer wear-resistant layer (301) is made of nitrile rubber, and the inner elastic protective layer (303) is made of silicone. The reinforcing layer (302) includes carbon fiber bundles (3021) and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles (3022). The reinforcing layer (302) is woven from carbon fiber bundles (3021) and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles (3022). Both carbon fiber bundles (3021) and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles (3022) are composed of 30 to 40 identical fibers, and the mesh count of the carbon fiber bundles (3021) and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber bundles (3022) is between 100 and 320 mesh.
2. The ECG lead wire protective sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lead adapter (1) and the lead wire (2) are an integral structure.
3. The ECG lead wire protective sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector protective sleeve (31) and the wire protective sleeve (32) are respectively adapted to the corresponding lead adapter (1) and lead wire (2).