Outlet tap holder

Abstract

To provide an outlet tap holder for attaching an existing outlet tap to a support of an existing infusion stand.SOLUTION: Provided is an outlet tap holder 1 for attaching an outlet tap 4 to a support 3 of an infusion stand 2, comprising: a fitting part 7 to be fitted to an end part in a longitudinal direction of the outlet tap 4; a cover part 8 for covering a non-fitting side of the fitting part 7; and a grip part 6 for gripping an outer circumferential surface of the support 3, wherein the fitting part 7, the cover part 8, and the grip part 6 are integrally molded of a synthetic resin material, and the grip part 6 includes an opening 16 into which the support 3 is pushed from a radial direction, and an elastic member 17 for pressing an outer surface of the support 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a power outlet tap holder for attaching an existing power outlet tap to a support pole of an infusion stand used in medical facilities and the like. [Background technology]

[0002] In hospitals and other medical facilities, patient rooms are equipped with beds for patients, and infusion stands (including intravenous drip stands, hereafter referred to as infusion stands) are prepared as necessary. In addition, multiple measuring and diagnostic devices that require power sources depending on the contents of diagnosis and treatment are prepared.

[0003] For these reasons, the number of permanently installed power outlets on the walls of hospital rooms is sometimes insufficient. Also, hospital rooms often have limited floor space, so if a power strip with many power plug sockets is placed on the floor of the room and power cords for measuring and diagnostic equipment are plugged in, the power cords will end up tangled on the floor.

[0004] Furthermore, unless the power strip and power cord are fixed to the floor with adhesive tape, etc., the power cord may become entangled in the footwear of the medical staff, causing the medical staff to fall. Even if the power strip and power cord are fixed to the floor with adhesive tape, etc., the medical staff may trip and the power plug may come out of the power outlet, forcing the medical staff to temporarily stop medical treatment.

[0005] Furthermore, if the power strip is placed on the floor of a patient's room, there is a risk that infusions or other fluids may leak or splash and enter the power strip, causing a short circuit.

[0006] In view of these circumstances, infusion stands have been proposed that are equipped with multiple power outlets so that multiple measuring and diagnostic devices that require power can be connected (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

[0007] However, except for cases where a new hospital room is constructed or expanded, the infusion stands described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are not prepared and existing infusion stands are used. Since existing infusion stands are widely used, there is a problem that the cost burden is high to purchase a new infusion stand described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 just for the purpose of increasing the number of power outlets. There is also the problem of the space required to store the existing infusion stands and existing power outlet taps that have been used up until now. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-131548 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-10718 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to add an additional power outlet to an existing infusion stand that has traditionally been used in medical settings, etc., by attaching an existing power tap, i.e., an outlet tap, that has traditionally been used, to a support in its current state without any additional processing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The present invention is an outlet tap holder for attaching an outlet tap to a support pole of an infusion stand, and comprises an engagement portion that engages with the longitudinal end of the outlet tap, a cover portion that covers the non-engagement side of the engagement portion, and a gripping portion that grips the outer peripheral surface of the support pole, wherein the engagement portion, cover portion and gripping portion are integrally molded from a synthetic resin material, and the gripping portion has an opening that allows it to be pushed radially into the support pole, and is equipped with an elastic member that presses against the outer surface of the support pole.

[0011] The present invention also relates to an outlet tap holder as described in claim 1, characterized in that the opening of the gripping portion is formed by a part of a ring-shaped body having an inner diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the support, with a width smaller than the outer diameter of the support, and the thickness of the part of the ring-shaped body excluding the opening is thick at the base portion connecting to the fitting portion and gradually becomes thinner in the portion reaching the end of the opening.

[0012] The present invention also relates to a power outlet tap holder as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover portion is formed in an arch shape with a convex side opposite to the mating portion, and the inner space of the arch shape is connected to the inner space of the mating portion.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a power strip holder as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover portion has external ribs at the front and rear ends, the length of the top portion is the longest, and the length to the portion connecting to the fitting portion gradually becomes shorter. Effect of the Invention

[0014] By using the outlet tap holder of the present invention, it is possible to add power outlets to an existing infusion stand that has been conventionally used in medical settings, without modifying the existing power tap, i.e., the outlet tap. Therefore, it is possible to provide a sufficient number of power outlets to an existing infusion stand without purchasing a new infusion stand with multiple power outlets. As a result, the power cord does not get tangled on the floor, and there is no risk of the power cord getting tangled in the footwear of a medical worker, or of the medical worker tripping over the outlet tap and falling. In addition, the power plug does not come out of the power outlet, and medical treatment is not temporarily interrupted. Furthermore, even if infusion or the like is scattered, there is no risk of it getting into the outlet, and the occurrence of a short circuit accident can be prevented. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an IV stand using the outlet tap holder of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the outlet tap holder of the present invention; [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the outlet tap holder of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an infusion stand 2 using an outlet tap holder 1 of the present invention. The infusion stand 2 may be a common infusion stand that is widely used. More specifically, it is an existing infusion stand that is actually used in medical settings such as hospitals. According to a survey by the inventors, the diameter of the support pole 3 of the existing infusion stand 2 is generally about 25 mm, and at most 30 mm or less.

[0017] Power strips 4 are commercially available in various shapes and sizes. A typical power strip 4 that is widely used has multiple power plug sockets arranged in a row, and the shape of the main body excluding the power cord 5 is a long and thin rectangular parallelepiped. Most power strips have around 4 to 8 power plug sockets.

[0018] The outlet tap 4 is attached to the side of the support pole 3 of the infusion stand 2 by using two outlet tap holders 1 of the present invention. Two identical outlet tap holders 1 are fitted together while facing each other at the upper and lower ends in the longitudinal direction of the outlet tap 4, and are attached to the support pole 3 of the infusion stand 2 by the gripping parts 6.

[0019] Although it is possible to use only one outlet strip holder 1 to attach the outlet strip 4 to the lower end of the outlet strip 4, it is preferable to use two as described above in order to ensure a more secure attachment.

[0020] 2 and 3 are perspective views of the power strip holder 1, each showing a state seen from a different direction.

[0021] The outlet tap holder 1 is composed of a fitting part 7 that fits onto the longitudinal end of the outlet tap 4, a cover part 8 that covers the opposite side of the fitting part 7, and a grip part 6 that grips the outer circumferential surface of the support pole 3 of the infusion stand 2, and the fitting part 7, cover part 8, and grip part 6 are integrally molded from a synthetic resin material. There are various synthetic resin materials, but polypropylene, which has excellent toughness and chemical resistance, is suitable.

[0022] The fitting portion 7 is intended to fit into the upper or lower longitudinal end of the outlet tap 4 to hold the outlet tap 4, and is provided with a front panel 9, a rear panel 10, and left and right side panels 11 which surround the four periphery of the outlet tap, which has an approximately rectangular cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and further includes an abutment plate 12 which contacts the longitudinal end faces of the outlet tap 4.

[0023] The front plate 9 of the fitting portion 7 is formed only in the area where it connects to the left and right side plates 11, and is not formed in the center. The reason why the front plate 9 is not formed in the center is to ensure space for pulling out the power cord 5 of the outlet tap 4 from the center. Also, the corners of the front plate 9 are smoothly rounded so as not to damage the coating of the power cord 5 when pulling out or pushing in the power cord 5 of the outlet tap 4.

[0024] The contact plates 12 of the fitting portion 7 are formed only at the portions that connect to the left and right side plates 11, similar to the front plate 9, and are not formed in the center. The reason that the contact plate 12 is not formed in the center is to secure a space for pulling out the power cord 5 of the power strip 4 from the center.

[0025] Furthermore, a notch 13 is provided near the center of the left and right contact plates 12. This notch 13 is provided to accommodate a power strip 4 having a ground terminal on the side surface, and this notch 13 makes it possible to avoid interference with the ground wire or the ground terminal.

[0026] A cover portion 8 is provided on the opposite side of the fitting portion 7 where the outlet tap 4 is not fitted, extending from the left and right side plates 11, to cover the opposite side. The cover portion 8 is composed of side portions extending from the left and right side plates 11 and a substantially semicircular arch portion 14, and the inner space of the arch portion 14 communicates with the inner space of the fitting portion 7. In addition, the arch portion 14 and the front and rear ends of the left and right side plates 11 are provided with ribs 15 that protrude outward. The reason for providing the ribs 15 is to prevent infusions, etc. from flowing down to the front and rear ends when the infusions, etc. leak or splash from above when the outlet tap holder 1 is used by fitting it to the upper end of the outlet tap 4.

[0027] In addition, in a side view, the arch portion 14 is formed so that the length L at the apex is the longest and the length L to the portion connected to the fitting portion 7 gradually becomes shorter, and the height H of the arch portion 14 is approximately the same dimension as the left-right width W of the fitting portion 7. More specifically, the apex of the arch portion 14 is formed as an eave that protrudes toward the front end. This makes it possible to prevent the infusion or the like from flowing down toward the front end side of the arch portion 14 when the infusion or the like leaks or splashes from above. Since the power plug socket is located at the front side of the power strip 4, the eave is useful for reliably preventing the infusion or the like leaked or splashed above the arch portion 14 from entering the power plug socket.

[0028] The gripping portion 6 is formed connected to the center of the back surface of the rear plate 10 of the fitting portion 7, and has an opening 16 for radially pushing the gripping portion 6 against the support 3 of the infusion stand 2. The gripping portion 6 also has an elastic member 17 for pressing the outer surface of the support 3 of the infusion stand 2. The elastic member 17 is press-fitted and fixed in a recess 18 formed at the portion where the gripping portion 6 is connected to the back surface of the rear plate 10. Considering the coefficient of friction with the metal support 3 and durability, urethane rubber is suitable as the elastic member 17. By providing this elastic member 17, even if the inner diameter of the gripping portion 6 is larger than the outer diameter of the support 3 and a gap is generated inside the gripping portion 6, the friction force between the support 3 and the elastic member 17 makes it possible to reliably grip the outlet tap 4 against the support 3.

[0029] The gripping portion 6 has a generally circular ring shape in a plan view, and a portion of the ring is missing to form the opening 16. The inner diameter of the ring is typically 25 mm. The thickness of the ring is not uniform, being thick at the base where it connects to the rear surface of the rear panel 10 and thin at the tip near the opening 16. In other words, the ring is formed so that it becomes thinner from the base to the tip. As a result, even if the outer diameter of the support 3 exceeds 25 mm, the gripping portion 6, which is made of a synthetic resin material, can be easily pushed into the support 3 through the opening 16 by utilizing the elastic deformation of the gripping portion 6.

[0030] In addition, a guide plate 19 is formed at the tip of the gripping part 6 at a substantially right angle to the annular outer peripheral surface. This guide plate 19 is provided to guide the support 3 from the opening 16 into the inside of the ring when the gripping part 6 is pushed into the support 3 of the infusion stand 2 from the side, and to easily push the support 3 into the ring of the gripping part 6. Since the outlet tap holder 1 including the gripping part 6 is made of polypropylene, which is a synthetic resin material that is elastically deformable and has high toughness, an operator can push the guide plate 19 with his / her finger to expand the inner diameter of the ring, and easily push the gripping part 6 into the support 3. Therefore, the outlet tap holder 1 can be easily attached and removed.

[0031] Furthermore, a substantially L-shaped hook piece 20 is provided on the rear side of the outer circumferential surface of the grip part 6. If the power cord 5 of the outlet tap 4 is too long, or if the power cord of the measuring / diagnostic device to be connected to the outlet tap 4 is too long, the power cord can be wrapped around the hook piece 20 to prevent the power cord from becoming tangled.

[0032] In addition, since the two power strip holders 1 are fitted to the upper and lower ends of the power strip 4 and attached to the support pole 3 of the infusion stand 2, the power strip can be easily accessed at locations other than the upper and lower ends. Therefore, even if the power strip has an individual on / off switch on the side of the power plug socket, there is an advantage in practice that there is no problem with switching operation.

[0033] In the embodiment, the present invention is applied to an infusion stand with a pole diameter of 25 mm, but the pole diameter is not limited to this dimension and can be applied to poles of other dimensions. In addition, the present invention is applied to a power strip with multiple power plug sockets arranged in a row, but can be applied to other types of power strips. [Industrial Applicability]

[0034] The outlet tap holder according to the present invention can be used as a holder for attaching an existing outlet tap to the support pole of an infusion stand used in medical settings, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1 Power Strip Holder 2. Infusion stand (infusion stand) 3 pillars 4 Power Outlet Tap 6 Gripping part 7 Fitting part 8 Cover part 14 Arch section (arch) 15 Ribs 16 Aperture 17 Elastic member

Claims

1. A power strip holder for attaching a power strip to a support pole of an infusion stand, The outlet strip includes a fitting portion that fits onto a longitudinal end of the outlet strip, a cover portion that covers the opposite side of the fitting portion, and a grip portion that grips the outer circumferential surface of the pole, The fitting portion, the cover portion, and the grip portion are integrally formed from a synthetic resin material, The outlet tap holder is characterized in that the gripping portion has an opening for radially pushing into the support pole, and is equipped with an elastic member for pressing against the outer surface of the support pole.

2. The opening of the gripping portion is formed by a part of a ring-shaped body having an inner diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the support, with a width smaller than the outer diameter of the support, and the thickness of the part of the ring-shaped body excluding the opening is thick at the base portion connecting to the fitting portion and gradually becomes thinner toward the end of the opening.

3. The outlet tap holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover portion is formed in an arch shape with a convex side opposite to the mating side, and the inner space of the arch shape is connected to the inner space of the mating portion.

4. The outlet tap holder as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover portion has external ribs at the front and rear ends, and the length of the top portion is the longest and the length to the portion connecting to the fitting portion gradually becomes shorter.

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