Oxygen breathing apparatus

Abstract

To provide an oxygen breathing apparatus that can be attached to a body and can collectively output vital data and discharge related data on an oxygen breathing tool.SOLUTION: An oxygen breathing apparatus (1) attached to a neck comprises: a neck hanging member (2) comprising a rear part (2a) positioned on the rear side of the neck, a right side part (2b) positioned on the rear side of the neck, and a left side part (2c) positioned on the left side of the neck; an oxygen generator incorporated in the neck hanging member; an oxygen inhalator (7) provided at the side part to discharge oxygen from the oxygen generator; a vital sensor (6) provided at the rear part of the neck hanging member; a data output device that outputs discharge related data on the oxygen inhalator and a detection value of the vital sensor and is incorporated in the neck hanging member; and a power supply incorporated in the neck hanging member. The power supply supplies power to the oxygen generator, the vital sensor, and the data output device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an oxygen inhalation device that measures vital signs and is worn on the body. [Background technology]

[0002] Such an oxygen inhalation device is described, for example, in JP 2019-165896 A (Patent Document 1), in which an oxygen inhalation device attached to the ear measures vital signs.

[0003] However, oxygen is supplied to the oxygen inhaler from an oxygen supplying device that is separate from the oxygen inhaler, which increases the number of parts and requires tubes and cords to connect the oxygen inhaler and the oxygen supplying device.

[0004] This makes the task of attaching the oxygen inhalation device to the body complicated and time-consuming. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-165896 A DISCLOSURE OF THEINVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The problem to be solved is how to integrate an oxygen inhaler and an oxygen generator and how to attach it to the body. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The oxygen inhalation device (1) of the present invention is worn around the neck, a neck hanging member (2) having a rear portion (2a) located behind the neck, a right side portion (2b) located on the right side of the neck, and a left side portion (2c) located on the left side of the neck; An oxygen generator (3) built into the neckwear; An oxygen inhaler (7) provided in the side portion and discharging oxygen from an oxygen generator; A vital sensor (6) provided at the rear of the neck-hanging member; A data output device (5) built into the neck-hanging member for outputting data related to the discharge of the oxygen inhaler and the detection value of the vital sensor; A power source is provided inside the neck strap, This power supply provides electricity to the oxygen generator, vital sensors and data output device.

[0008] In addition, the oxygen inhaler may be provided with an oxygen discharge nozzle (7b) at the tip of a flexible tube (7a) that is bendable and can maintain its position when bent, and this oxygen inhaler may protrude from the side portion when oxygen is inhaled and may be stored in the side portion when not in use. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, the neck-hanging member of the oxygen inhalation device is provided with an oxygen inhaler, an oxygen generator, and a vital sensor, and compared to a case in which the oxygen generator is formed separately from the oxygen inhaler, the amount of tubes and connecting wiring is reduced, and the structure can be simplified. It is also easy to wear on the body. And, in the case of JP 2019-165896 A, even if the oxygen generator is miniaturized and integrated, it is hooked on the ear, which puts a considerable strain on the body. On the other hand, according to the present invention, since it is hooked on the neck, the load is applied to the neck and shoulders, and the body is less likely to be burdened compared to when it is hooked on the ear. Moreover, the data output device of the oxygen inhalation device can output both the discharge-related data of the oxygen inhaler and the detection value of the vital sensor, so that data management is also easy.

[0010] In addition, if the oxygen inhaler can be stored in the side when not in use, it is possible to apply makeup or use a hair dryer while measuring vital signs without being hindered by the oxygen inhaler 7. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an oxygen inhalation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the control circuit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] The objective of providing an oxygen inhalation device that can be worn on the body and can output vital signs data and data related to the discharge of the oxygen inhaler all at once has been achieved by placing an oxygen generator, vital signs sensor, etc. on the neck strap. EXAMPLES

[0013] Next, an embodiment of the oxygen inhalation device of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of one embodiment of the oxygen inhalation device of the present invention. Figure 2 is a block diagram of a control circuit.

[0014] The oxygen inhaler 1 is worn around the neck, and the neck strap 2 is hooked around the neck. The horseshoe-shaped neck strap 2 has a rear part 2a located behind the neck, a right side part 2b located on the right side of the neck, and a left side part 2c located on the left side of the neck. The neck strap 2 houses a battery (not shown) as a power source, an oxygen generator 3, a control device 4, a data output device 5, an oxygen inhaler drive device 8, and the like. A vital sensor 6 for detecting blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, body temperature, and the like is provided on the rear part 2a of the neck strap 2. An oxygen inhaler 7 is provided on the right side part 2b. A vital sign measurement switch 11, an oxygen generator switch 12, and an oxygen inhaler activation switch 13 are provided on the left side part 2c.

[0015] The oxygen inhaler 7 is equipped with a flexible tube 7a through which oxygen flows from the oxygen generator 3, and an oxygen discharge nozzle 7b provided at the tip of the flexible tube 7a. The flexible tube 7a is widely used for microphone and lighting stands, and is flexible and can bend and hold its position when bent. When oxygen is inhaled, it is in an oxygen inhalation position protruding from the end of the right side part 2b as shown by the solid line in FIG. 1. When not in use, it is in a storage position stored in the side part 2b as shown by the dashed line. The oxygen generator 3 is located to the right of the oxygen inhaler 7 in the storage position shown by the dashed line (the back side in FIG. 1).

[0016] The oxygen generator 3, vital sensor 6, data output device 5, oxygen inhaler drive device 8, vital sign measurement switch 11, oxygen generator switch 12 and oxygen inhaler activation switch 13 are connected to a control device 4 consisting of a microcomputer or the like so as to enable input and output.

[0017] When using the oxygen inhalation device 1 configured in this manner, it is first necessary to perform initial settings so that the smartphone can send and receive signals from the data output device 5 of the oxygen inhalation device 1. In other words, since the signals from the data output device 5 are personal information, only the specific smartphone that has been initially set can send and receive them. Note that if a smartphone is not used or if signals from the data output device 5 are not required, the initial settings can be omitted.

[0018] Once the initial settings are complete, the oxygen inhaler 1 is worn around the neck. When the vital sign measurement switch 11 or the oxygen generator switch 12 is pressed, the vital sensor 6 or the oxygen generator 3 is activated. Signals from the vital sensor 6 or the oxygen generator 3 are transmitted to the outside by the data output device 5. When the oxygen inhaler activation switch 13 is pressed, the oxygen inhaler drive device 8 is activated, and the stored oxygen inhaler 7 is pushed out from the end of the side part 2b and placed in the oxygen inhalation position. When the oxygen inhaler activation switch 13 is pressed again, the oxygen inhaler drive device 8 is activated, and the oxygen inhaler 7 in the oxygen inhalation position is pulled in and placed in the stored position in the side part 2b.

[0019] As described above, the neck-hanging member 2 is provided with the oxygen inhaler 7, oxygen generator 3, and vital sensor 6, and compared to an oxygen generator formed separately from the oxygen inhaler, the amount of tubes and connecting wires is reduced, making the structure simpler. It is also easier to wear on the body. The data output device 5 of the oxygen inhaler 1 can output both the discharge-related data of the oxygen inhaler 7 and the detection value of the vital sensor 6, so that the initial settings of a smartphone, etc. can be made all at once, increasing convenience and making it easier to manage IDs, passwords, etc.

[0020] In addition, since the oxygen inhaler 7 can be stored in the side portion 2b of the neck hanging member 2 when not in use, it is possible to apply makeup or use a hair dryer while measuring vital signs without being hindered by the oxygen inhaler 7. For example, if the oxygen inhaler 7 is left sticking out, long hair blown up by the hair dryer may get tangled in the oxygen inhaler 7.

[0021] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above in detail, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims. Modifications of the present invention are exemplified below. (1) The oxygen generator concentrates oxygen in the air, and can be selected from zeolite, hollow fiber membrane, flat membrane, chemical formula, etc. For example, the outer shell of the neck-hanging member can be made of a breathable material, a gas separation membrane can be attached to the inside, and the air inside the neck-hanging member can be sucked in by a pump, and the concentrated oxygen concentrated by the gas separation membrane can be supplied to the oxygen inhaler. In addition, an example of an oxygen generator is known, for example, in Patent No. 6860197.

[0022] (2) The oxygen inhaler is equipped with a flexible tube and an oxygen discharge nozzle attached to the tip of the flexible tube, but the configuration can be changed as appropriate, and an oxygen mask, cannula, etc. can also be used. In addition, the flexible tube can be freely bent and can hold its position when bent, and the structure can be changed as appropriate as long as it can flow oxygen. In addition, the installation positions of the oxygen inhaler and oxygen generator can be changed as appropriate.

[0023] (3) The vital sensor detects vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, body temperature, etc.) and can be selected as appropriate. (4) The oxygen inhaler can be stored in the neck strap when not in use, and the structure and storage method can be selected as appropriate. Also, the oxygen inhaler can be moved to the oxygen inhalation position or the storage position, and this can be done automatically or manually. It is also possible to configure it so that it cannot be stored.

[0024] (5) The neck-hanging member may be of any shape or structure as long as it can be hung around the neck. For example, it may be provided with a member positioned on the front side of the neck. (6) The data output device outputs data related to the discharge of the oxygen inhaler. The data related to the discharge of the oxygen inhaler may be the amount of discharge from the oxygen inhaler, the operating time of an oxygen generator related to the discharge of the oxygen inhaler, or the amount of oxygen generated by the oxygen generator.

[0025] (7) The power source is built into the neck strap, but it is also possible to configure it so that power can be supplied from an external source. (8) The output destination of the data output device 5 of the oxygen inhalation device 1 can be something other than a smartphone. For example, it can be a remote control, a personal computer, a server, a display device, etc. In addition, the data output device can be configured to input and output other data. [Industrial Applicability]

[0026] It is most suitable to apply this invention to an oxygen inhalation device that is worn on the body as a single component by integrating the oxygen inhaler and the oxygen generator. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 1. Oxygen inhalation device 2 Neck hanging member 2a Rear part of neck strap 2b Right side of neck strap 2c Left side of neck strap 3. Oxygen Generator 5 Data output device 6 Vital Sensor 7. Oxygen inhalers 7a Flexible tube 7b Oxygen discharge nozzle

Claims

1. An oxygen inhalation device worn around the neck, a neck hanging member having a rear portion located behind the neck, a right side portion located on the right side of the neck, and a left side portion located on the left side of the neck; An oxygen generator built into the neckwear; an oxygen inhaler provided in the side portion and discharging oxygen from an oxygen generator; A vital sensor provided at the rear of the neck-hanging member; a data output device that is built into the neck-hanging member and outputs data related to the discharge of the oxygen inhaler and the detection value of the vital sensor; A power source is provided inside the neck strap, This power supply supplies electricity to the oxygen generator, the vital sensor and the data output device.

2. The oxygen inhaler is provided with an oxygen discharge nozzle at the tip of a flexible tube that is bendable and can maintain its position when bent, 2. The oxygen inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the oxygen inhalation tool protrudes from the side portion when oxygen is inhaled, and can be stored in the side portion when not in use.

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