Ring-shaped vital signs collection device with optimized rib structure

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for detecting and collecting a user's biosignal when worn on a user's finger, and is characterized by comprising: an inner ring that contacts the finger when worn on the user's finger; an outer ring spaced apart from the inner ring and positioned on the outer side of the inner ring; an insulating part positioned between the inner ring and the outer ring to form an outer surface together with the inner ring and the outer ring and to insulate the inner ring and the outer ring from each other; and a substrate part embedded between the inner ring and the outer ring and to which an electronic element is attached.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device worn on a user's finger to detect and collect the user's biosignals. Background Technology

[0002] Devices that detect biosignals such as blood pressure, heart rate, pulse, blood flow, vascular condition, body temperature, body composition, pupil condition, calorie expenditure, oxygen saturation, respiration, blood glucose, BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), GSR (Galvanic Skin Response), EDA (Electro-Dermal Activity), electromyography, electroencephalography, and electrocardiography are important tools used in clinical diagnosis and can be used to diagnose symptoms. In particular, people who suffer from a disease or are suspected of having a disease need to detect sudden abnormal symptoms or receive early warnings.

[0003] Conventional devices for detecting vital signs are often too large or uncomfortable to wear due to their conspicuous size. Consequently, they are primarily used for vital sign detection tests at hospitals or medical centers, presenting a problem where continuous monitoring is difficult.

[0004] Meanwhile, to solve these problems, wearable devices that can be freely worn on the body, such as clothes, watches, or glasses, are being proposed, and following smartwatches worn on the wrist, there is active development of wearable devices in the form of rings worn on the fingers.

[0005] The main challenge in implementing ring-shaped wearable devices is designing a structure that fits the small size and circular, curved shape compared to existing wearable devices.

[0006] Specifically, as with other wearable devices, it is exposed to an environment where movement occurs continuously depending on the wearer's activity, so it is necessary to optimize the structure to prevent the built-in electronic components from being damaged by impact, and as it is exposed to various environments depending on the wearer's environment, all precautions such as water resistance and moisture resistance must be included within the small size of the device.

[0007] Therefore, for wearable devices, especially ring-shaped wearable devices, optimizing the structure is a very important task. Prior art literature

[65535] U.S. Patent Application Publication US2015 / 0220109 (Aug. 06, 2015) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0111229 (September 10, 2021) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0035543 (March 31, 2017) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0124990 (November 04, 2020) The problem to be solved

[0008] The present invention aims to solve the aforementioned problems by providing a ring-type biosignal collecting device with an optimized internal structure capable of sufficient protection against impact and waterproofing. means of solving the problem

[0009] To solve the aforementioned problems, the ring-type biosignal collecting device with an optimized rib structure according to the present invention comprises, in its configuration, an inner ring that contacts the finger when worn on a user's finger, an outer ring spaced apart from the inner ring and positioned on the outer side of the inner ring, an insulating part positioned between the inner ring and the outer ring to form an outer shape together with the inner ring and the outer ring and to insulate the inner ring and the outer ring from each other, and a substrate part embedded between the inner ring and the outer ring and to which an electronic component is attached. The insulating part may include a first insulating ring that surrounds the outer circumference of the inner ring and is located at one edge of the inner ring, a second insulating ring that surrounds the outer circumference of the inner ring at the other edge of the inner ring and is spaced apart from the first insulating ring in the width direction of the inner ring, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs connecting the first insulating ring and the second insulating ring.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of reinforcing ribs are positioned to be in close contact with the inner ring, thereby forming a predetermined space surrounded by one of the reinforcing ribs, another reinforcing rib adjacent to the reinforcing rib, and the inner ring.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the substrate portion comprises at least one element attachment portion to which the electronic element is attached and a bent portion alternately arranged with the element attachment portion and in which the substrate is bent at a predetermined angle, and the reinforcing rib can guide the position of the bent portion.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bent portion may be attached to the reinforcing rib located on the inner side of the bent portion.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcing rib can guide the position of the bent portion by pressing the bent portion to one side.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcing rib may further include at least one compression projection protruding toward the outer ring on the surface of the reinforcing rib.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcing rib can engage with the bent portion to guide the position of the bent portion.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcing rib further includes at least one fitting projection protruding toward the bend portion on the surface of the reinforcing rib, and the bend portion may further include at least one fitting groove in which the fitting projection is received.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first insulating ring includes a plurality of first fastening grooves spaced apart at predetermined intervals along the circumference of the first insulating ring on a surface facing the second insulating ring, and the second insulating ring includes a plurality of second fastening grooves spaced apart at predetermined intervals along the circumference of the second insulating ring on a surface facing the first insulating ring and positioned to correspond to the first fastening grooves, and the reinforcing rib can be selectively fastened to the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove corresponding thereto. Effects of the invention

[0018] The present invention has the advantage that, according to the above-described configuration and coupling relationship, the substrate part embedded in the ring-shaped biosignal collecting device and the electronic component attached thereto can be protected from shock and water immersion. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an insulating part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a substrate portion of a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a bent portion attached to a reinforcing rib in a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an insulating part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a form in which a reinforcing rib of a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention guides the position of an insulating part. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an insulating part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a drawing showing an insulating part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing an insulating part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0020] This specification clarifies the scope of the present invention and explains the principles of the present invention and discloses embodiments so that those skilled in the art can practice the present invention. The disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various forms.

[0021] Terms such as "comprising," "may compose," or "having," which may be used in various embodiments of the present invention, are intended to indicate the existence of the features described in the specification (e.g., functions, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof), and should be understood as not excluding in advance the existence or addition of one or more other features.

[0022] As used in this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0023] When it is stated that a component is "connected or coupled" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected or coupled to the other component, but that a new component may also exist between the component and the other component. On the other hand, when it is stated that a component is "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood that no new component exists between the component and the other component.

[0024] The terms "first," "second," etc., as used in this specification may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by these terms. The terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0025] In this specification, a ring-type biosignal collecting device may refer to a wearable device that is worn by being placed on a user's finger. The ring-type biosignal collecting device comes into contact with the user's finger, emits light into the skin of the finger, and can measure the user's biosignals using the light reflected from within the skin. The biosignals measured by the ring-type biosignal collecting device are transmitted externally, and based on the biosignals, values ​​related to cardiovascular activity, such as the user's blood pressure, heart rate, and heart rate variability, can be measured.

[0026] In this specification, the ring-type biosignal collecting device can communicate with an external electronic device and transmit biosignals measured by the electronic device. Additionally, the ring-type biosignal collecting device can be controlled through the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may be any type of hand-held wireless communication device, such as a smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop. The ring-type biosignal collecting device and the electronic device may communicate via 3G, 4G, 5G, 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), LTE (Long Term Evolution), WIMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth communication, infrared communication, ultrasonic communication, Visible Light Communication (VLC), LiFi, etc.

[0027] As used in this specification, the term "inner" may be understood to mean a direction toward the center of the ring (or the center of the circle) or a direction approaching the center of the ring in a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device; if used otherwise, the meaning shall be indicated.

[0028] As used in this specification, the term "outer" may refer to the direction away from the center of the ring (or the center of the circle) in a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device; if used otherwise, the meaning shall be indicated.

[0029] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an insulating part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a substrate part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a bent part attached to a reinforcing rib in a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] First, the present invention is a collection device that is worn on a user's finger to collect the wearer's biosignals. In particular, the invention is characterized by a structure optimized such that an insulating part (300), which is one component of the invention, includes a reinforcing rib (330) to secure an attachment space for an electronic component attached to a substrate part (400), which is another component, and to provide a space for filling with a waterproofing agent to protect the electronic component from water ingress, and to protect the electronic component from internal and external shocks together with the substrate part (400).

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the configuration of the ring-type biosignal collecting device disclosed in the present invention is described. A ring-type biosignal collecting device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an inner ring (100) that contacts the finger when worn on a user's finger, an outer ring (200) that is spaced apart from the inner ring (100) and positioned on the outer side of the inner ring (100), an insulating part (300) that is positioned between the inner ring (100) and the outer ring (200) and insulates the inner ring (100) and the outer ring (200) from each other, and a substrate part (400) that is embedded between the inner ring (100) and the outer ring (200) and has an electronic element attached thereto.

[0033] The inner ring (100) is a ring-shaped outer casing that forms the part that contacts the wearer's finger when the ring-type biosignal collecting device is worn on the user's finger. The inner ring (100) can function as an electrode by having its entire or part of its outer surface made of a conductive material. The inner ring (100) can be inserted into the inner side of the outer ring (200) and coupled. Various embodiments of the inner ring (100) used in existing ring-type biosignal collecting devices, such as the material, diameter, overall shape, and function, may be applied to the inner ring (100).

[0034] The outer ring (200) is a ring-shaped outer casing that forms the outermost part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device. The outer ring (200) can function as an electrode by having its entire inner surface or a part thereof made of a conductive material. In this case, the electrode of the outer ring (200) may be provided with a polarity opposite to that of the electrode of the inner ring (100). The outer ring (200) may be divided into a first outer ring assembly (210) and a second outer ring assembly (220) for the purpose of distinguishing functions and for the purpose of easily housing the inner ring (100), insulating part (300), substrate part (400), etc., but is not limited thereto. Various embodiments of the outer ring (200) used in existing ring-type biosignal collecting devices, such as the material, diameter, overall shape, and function of the outer ring (200), may be applied.

[0035] The insulating part (300) is positioned between the inner ring (100) and the outer ring (200) to form the exterior of the ring-shaped biosignal collecting device together with the inner ring (100) and the outer ring (200), and to insulate the inner ring (100) and the outer ring (200) from each other.

[0036] For example, in one embodiment, the outer ring (200) forms the outer exterior and a portion of the side of the ring-type biosignal collector, the inner ring (100) forms the inner exterior and a portion of the side, and the insulating part (300) is located between the outer ring (200) and the inner ring (100) to form the side together with the outer ring (200) and the inner ring (100).

[0037] For example, in one embodiment, the insulating part (300) may be made of a flexible material such as silicone or rubber. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0038] The insulating part (300) guides the position of the substrate part (400) inside the ring-shaped biosignal collecting device and provides an attachment space for electronic components attached to the substrate part (400) and a space where a waterproofing agent, etc., can be filled inside and outside the substrate part (400).

[0039] For this configuration, the insulating part (300) may include a first insulating ring (310) located at one edge of the inner ring (100) and surrounding the outer circumference of the inner ring (100), a second insulating ring (320) spaced apart from the first insulating ring (310) in the width direction of the inner ring (100) and surrounding the outer circumference of the inner ring (100) at the other edge of the inner ring (100), and a plurality of reinforcing ribs (330) connecting the first insulating ring (310) and the second insulating ring (320).

[0040] The first insulating ring (310) and the second insulating ring (320) are each located on both edges of the inner ring (100) and are formed on the inner ring (100) with a predetermined thickness to form a side outer casing together with the aforementioned inner ring (100) and outer ring (200).

[0041] The first insulating ring (310) and the second insulating ring (320) are each located at the edges of both sides of the inner ring (100) and are spaced apart from each other. They are formed on the inner ring (100) with a predetermined thickness to provide a space surrounded by the first insulating ring (310), the second insulating ring (320), and the inner ring (100). A substrate portion (400) is embedded in the space so that the side of the substrate portion (400) can be protected, and at the same time, a waterproofing agent, etc., filled in the inner and outer sides of the substrate portion (400) can be embedded.

[0042] The reinforcing rib (330) extends in the width direction of the inner ring (100) to connect the first insulating ring (310) and the second insulating ring (320), and can be provided as a bar or rib (see FIG. 3) having a predetermined width (W2) and thickness (H1).

[0043] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the reinforcing rib (330) may be a curved surface. The outer surface of the reinforcing rib (330) is formed as a curved surface having a curvature similar to that of the bend portion (420) to assist in the substrate portion (400) including the bend portion (420) being bent into a shape closer to a circle. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0044] In one embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs (330) provided in the ring-shaped biosignal collecting device of the present invention may be positioned to be in close contact with the inner ring (100). Accordingly, a predetermined space may be formed that is surrounded by the inner ring (100), the first insulating ring (310), the second insulating ring (320), any one of the reinforcing ribs (330), and any other reinforcing rib (330) adjacent to said reinforcing rib (330).

[0045] The above space is provided with a space in which an electronic component attached to a substrate (400) to be described later is located, and a waterproofing agent, etc. filled between the substrate (400) and the inner ring (100) or between the substrate (400) and the outer ring (200) can be located.

[0046] The reinforcing rib (330) and the first insulating ring (310) or the reinforcing rib (330) and the second insulating ring (320) may be provided in a stepped form (e.g., the form shown in FIG. 1) depending on the size of the space required between the inner ring (100) and the outer ring (200). However, it is not limited thereto and may be provided in a form without a step between the reinforcing rib (330) and the first insulating ring (310) or the reinforcing rib (330) and the second insulating ring (320).

[0047] Preferably, a step can be made between the first insulating ring (310) and the second insulating ring (320) and the reinforcing rib (330) so that the substrate portion (400) can be smoothly embedded in the space surrounded by the first insulating ring (310), the second insulating ring (320), and the inner ring (100), and the side of the substrate portion (400) can be protected by the first insulating ring (310) and the second insulating ring (320).

[0048] The spacing at which a plurality of reinforcing ribs (330) are arranged along the circumference of the first insulating ring (310) and the second insulating ring (320) can be determined by considering the position of the bent portion (420) formed in the substrate portion (400) to be described later.

[0049] The substrate portion (400) is located between the outer side of the inner ring (100) and the inner side of the outer ring (200), and is a substrate to which various types of electronic components are attached, enabling the ring-shaped biosignal collecting device of the present invention to perform various functions such as measuring a user's biosignal.

[0050] The substrate portion (400) may be provided as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). This is to be inserted between the circular inner ring (100) and the outer ring (200). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0051] The substrate portion (400) may each include at least one element attachment portion (410) and a bending portion (420).

[0052] The component attachment portion (410) is a portion on the substrate portion (400) where an electronic component is attached. The component attachment portion (410) may be alternately arranged with the fold portion (420) in the longitudinal direction of the substrate portion (400) (for example, it may be the circumferential direction of the inner ring (100) in FIG. 1) on the substrate portion (400).

[0053] The bent portion (420) is a portion of the substrate portion (400) that is bent at a predetermined angle. The bent portion (420) bends the substrate portion (400) so that the substrate portion (400) forms a circular curvature while concentric with the inner ring (100), and the inner angle formed by the bending can be bent to face the inner ring (100).

[0054] The bending portion (420) is alternately arranged with the element attachment portion (410) along the length direction of the substrate portion (400) (for example, it may be the circumferential direction of the inner ring (100) in FIG. 1) on the substrate portion (400), and a plurality of them may be formed on the substrate portion (400) with spaced apart from the bending portions (420).

[0055] Specifically, even if the substrate portion (400) is provided as a flexible substrate, it cannot exhibit a sufficient circular shape due to the limitations of the substrate material. The substrate portion (400) may take the form of an arc having a curvature different from that of the inner ring (100), and the electronic component attached to such a substrate portion (400) has limitations in contacting the inner ring (100).

[0056] When an impact occurs to the ring-type biosignal collecting device, a secondary collision occurs between the internal electronic components and the inner ring (100). At this time, if the electronic components do not come into contact with the inner ring (100), the collision occurs unevenly. This means that a strong local impact is applied to the electronic components in a specific part, and the impact is not dispersed, ultimately significantly damaging the durability of the ring-type biosignal collecting device.

[0057] Accordingly, a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a bending portion (420) in the substrate portion (400) to bend the substrate portion (400) into a shape close to a circle. Accordingly, the element attachment portion (410) located between the bending portion (420) and the bending portion (420) is positioned parallel to the outer surface of the inner ring (100) facing it, and the electronic element attached to the element attachment portion (410) comes into contact with the inner ring (100), thereby dispersing the impact.

[0058] In addition, the ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to one embodiment of the present invention has an optimized structure so that the substrate (400) can be stably embedded inside the ring-shaped biosignal collecting device of the present invention by including an insulating part (300) to position the bending part (420) or the substrate part (400).

[0059] Referring to FIG. 5 for a specific configuration, in a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcing rib (330) can guide the position of the bending portion (420) or the substrate portion (400).

[0060] The reinforcing rib (330) may be positioned below (or inside) the bent portion (420) in consideration of the position of the bent portion (420), and the bent portion (420) may be attached to the reinforcing rib (330) located inside the bent portion (420). An adhesive or the like may be used as the attachment method, but is not limited thereto.

[0061] Preferably, the bend line (420-1) of the bend portion (420) can be attached so that it is positioned at the edge of the reinforcing rib (330). Accordingly, the bend portion (420) can be stably fixed to the reinforcing rib (330), and at the same time, a sharp inner angle (for example, a bending angle formed on the side where the bend portion (420) faces the inner ring (100)) can be formed so that the curvature of the substrate portion (400) approaches the curvature of the inner ring (100).

[0062] Hereinafter, a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 7.

[0063] In the description, components identical to the aforementioned embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals. Components denoted by the same reference numerals are understood to have the same structure, performance, function, operation, and effect as the aforementioned embodiments, or to represent a configuration within a range that is obvious to a person skilled in the art to modify without difficulty to suit the usage conditions. Redundant descriptions are to be omitted or abbreviated.

[0064] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an insulating part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a form in which a reinforcing rib of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention guides the position of the insulating part.

[0065] The present embodiment is characterized by the reinforcing rib (330) guiding the position of the bending portion (420) by pressing the bending portion (420) toward one side (e.g., a direction facing the outer ring (200) from the outer or inner ring (100)) so that the reinforcing rib (330) can more stably guide the position of the bending portion (420) or the substrate portion (400).

[0066] To this end, a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one compression projection (331) protruding outward (or in a direction toward the outer ring (200)) on the surface of the reinforcing rib (330).

[0067] The compression projection (331) is located below (or inside) the bend portion (420) and protrudes to a predetermined height on the surface of the reinforcing rib (330) to narrow the space between the reinforcing rib (330) and the outer ring (200). Accordingly, the bend portion (420) or the substrate portion (400) located between the reinforcing rib (330) and the outer ring (200) is further compressed so that its position within the ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention can be stably guided.

[0068] As the position of the bending portion (420) or the substrate portion (400) is stably guided, the electronic component attached to the component attachment portion (410) can be positioned more stably, thereby improving the durability of the ring-type biosignal collecting device, and a space for filling a waterproofing agent, etc., between the substrate portion (400) and the inner ring (100) can also be stably provided.

[0069] The shape of the pressure projection (331) may be a bar shape that extends along the reinforcing rib (330) in the width direction of the inner ring (100) and protrudes with a predetermined thickness at a predetermined position on the surface of the reinforcing rib (330) as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, it may be provided in the shape of a plurality of polygonal columns protruding on the surface of the reinforcing rib (330).

[0070] Hereinafter, a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0071] In the description, components identical to the aforementioned embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals. Components denoted by the same reference numerals are understood to have the same structure, performance, function, operation, and effect as the aforementioned embodiments, or to represent a configuration within a range that is obvious to a person skilled in the art to modify without difficulty to suit the usage conditions. Redundant descriptions are to be omitted or abbreviated.

[0072] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an insulating part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] The present embodiment is characterized by the reinforcing rib (330) guiding the position of the bending portion (420) in a manner in which the reinforcing rib (330) engages with the bending portion (420) so that the reinforcing rib (330) can more stably guide the position of the bending portion (420) or the substrate portion (400).

[0074] To this end, a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one fitting projection (332) protruding toward the bend portion (420) or the outer side (or the direction toward the outer ring (200)) on the surface of the reinforcing rib (330), and the bend portion (420) may further include at least one fitting groove (421) into which the fitting projection (332) can be received or inserted.

[0075] Since the fitting projection (332) provided on the reinforcing rib (330) is received or inserted into the fitting groove (421) provided on the bending portion (420), the lateral movement of the bending portion (420) or the substrate portion (400) (or movement along the circumferential direction of the inner ring (100)) is suppressed, thereby allowing the position of the bending portion (420) to be guided more stably.

[0076] For example, referring to FIG. 8, the fitting projection (332) may be provided to protrude from the surface of the reinforcing rib (330) so as to minimize interference with the space where a circuit line connecting the element attachment portion (410) and the adjacent element attachment portion (410) is provided across the bending portion (420), and to be in contact with the side of the first insulating ring (310) or the second insulating ring (320), respectively. However, it is not limited thereto, and any shape that can be coupled by engaging with the fitting groove (421) may be interpreted as corresponding to the fitting projection (332) of the present invention.

[0077] For example, referring to FIG. 8, the fitting groove (421) may be formed in a position where the fitting projection (332) can be received or inserted in the bent portion (420). When the fitting projection (332) is provided to contact the side of the first insulating ring (310) or the second insulating ring (320), respectively, on the surface of the reinforcing rib (330), the fitting groove (421) may be provided in a shape that can receive the fitting projection (332) at the edge of the bent portion (420). However, it is not limited thereto, and any position and shape that can be engaged and coupled with the fitting projection (332) in correspondence with the formation position and shape of the fitting projection (332) may be interpreted as corresponding to the fitting groove (421) of the present invention.

[0078] Hereinafter, a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and FIGS. 10.

[0079] In the description, components identical to the aforementioned embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals. Components denoted by the same reference numerals are understood to have the same structure, performance, function, operation, and effect as the aforementioned embodiments, or to represent a configuration within a range that is obvious to a person skilled in the art to modify without difficulty to suit the usage conditions. Redundant descriptions are to be omitted or abbreviated.

[0080] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing an insulating part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing an insulating part of a ring-type biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] The present embodiment is characterized in that the insulating part (300) of the ring-type biosignal collecting device is not manufactured as a single unit, but the first insulating ring (310), the second insulating ring (320), and the reinforcing rib (330) are provided as separate components, and a plurality of fastening parts (311, 321) to which the reinforcing rib (330) can be connected are provided at predetermined intervals on the first insulating ring (310) and / or the second insulating ring (320), and the reinforcing rib (330) is selectively connected to the fastening parts (311, 321) provided on the first insulating ring (310) and / or the second insulating ring (320) to stably support the substrate part (400) bent into various shapes and guide its position.

[0082] To this end, a ring-shaped biosignal collecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a first insulating ring (310) including a first fastening groove (311) and a second insulating ring (320) including a second fastening groove (321), wherein a plurality of first fastening grooves (311) may be spaced apart at a predetermined interval along the circumference (or perimeter) of the first insulating ring (310) on the surface where the first insulating ring (310) faces the second insulating ring (320), and a plurality of second fastening grooves (321) may be spaced apart at a predetermined interval along the circumference (or perimeter) of the second insulating ring (320) on the surface where the second insulating ring (320) faces the first insulating ring (310) and simultaneously spaced apart at a predetermined interval and positioned to face the corresponding first fastening groove (311).

[0083] In one embodiment, the first fastening groove (311) included in the first insulating ring (310) and the second fastening groove (321) included in the second insulating ring (320) may be provided in the same shape. However, they are not limited thereto.

[0084] Accordingly, even if the area of ​​the component attachment part (410) and the position of the bending part (420) change due to changes in the type and quantity of electronic components attached to the substrate part (400), an insulating part (300) with reinforcing ribs (330) arranged to correspond to the changed bending part (420) can be provided without reproducing the insulating part (300).

[0085] In addition, the reinforcing rib (330) can be added or removed to make the curvature of the substrate portion (400) more suitable, which means that the insulating portion (300) of the ring-shaped biosignal collecting device presented in another embodiment of the present invention can guide the position of the substrate portion (400) more appropriately.

[0086] The form in which the reinforcing rib (330) is connected to the first insulating ring (310) and / or the second insulating ring (320) can vary. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, a first fastening projection (333) with a catch portion (333-1) formed on both sides or one end of the reinforcing rib (330) may be provided, and a first fastening groove (311) may be provided in a shape corresponding to the shape of the first fastening projection (333). Accordingly, the first fastening projection (333) is inserted into the first fastening groove (311) and / or the second fastening groove (321), and the catch portion (333-1) catches on the first fastening groove (311) and / or the second fastening groove (321) to firmly connect the reinforcing rib (330) and the first insulating ring (310) and / or the second insulating ring (320).

[0087] Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 10, a second fastening projection (334) extending in the shape of a square column from the end may be provided at both ends or one end of the reinforcing rib (330), and the second fastening groove (321) may be provided in a shape corresponding to the shape of the second fastening projection (334), such that the second fastening projection (334) can be inserted in the lateral direction (D1) and radial direction (D2) of the first insulating ring (310) and / or the second insulating ring (320) (for example, a direction from the outside to the inside of the first insulating ring (310) and / or the second insulating ring (320)).

[0088] This fastening structure allows the substrate portion (400) and waterproofing agent to surround the first insulating ring (310) and / or the second insulating ring (320), thereby providing a stable connection between the reinforcing rib (330) and the first insulating ring (310) and / or the second insulating ring (320), as well as convenience in manufacturing.

[0089] The foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will understand that other specific forms can be easily modified without altering the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not intended to be limiting.

[0090] For example, the present invention has been described with reference to an embodiment illustrated in the drawings, but this is merely illustrative and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and variations of the embodiments are possible therefrom.

[0091] Accordingly, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the technical concept of the claims set forth below, and all modifications or variations derived from the concept of the claims and their equivalents should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0092] 100 : Inner ring 200 : Outer ring 210: First outer ring assembly 220: Second outer ring assembly 300 : Insulation part 310 : First insulation ring 311: First fastening groove 320: Second insulating ring 321 : Second fastening groove 330 : Reinforcement rib 331 : Compression projection 332 : Insertion projection 333 : First fastening projection 333-1 : Locking part 334 : Second fastening projection 400 : Substrate part 410 : Component attachment part 420 : Folded part 420-1 : Fold line 421 : Insertion groove

Claims

Claim 1 A ring-type device for collecting biosignals comprises: an inner ring that contacts the finger when worn on a user's finger; an outer ring spaced apart from the inner ring and positioned on the outer side of the inner ring; an insulating part positioned between the inner ring and the outer ring, forming an outer shape together with the inner ring and the outer ring, and insulating the inner ring and the outer ring from each other; and a substrate part embedded between the inner ring and the outer ring, to which an electronic element is attached, wherein the insulating part includes: a first insulating ring that surrounds the outer circumference of the inner ring and is located at one edge of the inner ring; a second insulating ring that surrounds the outer circumference of the inner ring at the other edge of the inner ring and is spaced apart from the first insulating ring in the width direction of the inner ring; and a plurality of reinforcing ribs connecting the first insulating ring and the second insulating ring, wherein the substrate part includes a component attachment part to which the electronic element is attached. A ring-shaped biosignal collecting device with an optimized rib structure, comprising at least one bent portion alternately arranged with the element attachment portion and having a substrate bent at a predetermined angle, wherein the reinforcing rib further comprises at least one pressure projection protruding toward the outer ring on the surface of the reinforcing rib, and guiding the position of the bent portion by pressing the bent portion to one side. Claim 2 A ring-shaped biosignal collecting device with an optimized rib structure, characterized in that, in claim 1, the plurality of reinforcing ribs are positioned to be in close contact with the inner ring, thereby forming a predetermined space surrounded by one of the reinforcing ribs, another reinforcing rib adjacent to the reinforcing rib, and the inner ring. Claim 3 delete Claim 4 A ring-shaped biosignal collecting device with an optimized rib structure, characterized in that, in claim 1, the bend portion is attached to the reinforcing rib located on the inner side of the bend portion. Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete Claim 7 A ring-type device for collecting biosignals comprises: an inner ring that contacts the finger when worn on a user's finger; an outer ring spaced apart from the inner ring and positioned on the outer side of the inner ring; an insulating part positioned between the inner ring and the outer ring, forming an outer shape together with the inner ring and the outer ring, and insulating the inner ring and the outer ring from each other; and a substrate part embedded between the inner ring and the outer ring, to which an electronic element is attached, wherein the insulating part includes: a first insulating ring that surrounds the outer circumference of the inner ring and is located at one edge of the inner ring; a second insulating ring that surrounds the outer circumference of the inner ring at the other edge of the inner ring and is spaced apart from the first insulating ring in the width direction of the inner ring; and a plurality of reinforcing ribs connecting the first insulating ring and the second insulating ring, wherein the substrate part includes a component attachment part to which the electronic element is attached. A ring-shaped biosignal collecting device with an optimized rib structure, comprising at least one bent portion that is alternately arranged with the element attachment portion and in which the substrate is bent at a predetermined angle, wherein the reinforcing rib further comprises at least one fitting projection protruding toward the bent portion on the surface of the reinforcing rib, and the bent portion further comprises at least one fitting groove into which the fitting projection is received, wherein the fitting projection and the fitting groove engage to guide the position of the bent portion. Claim 8 delete Claim 9 A ring-type biosignal collecting device with an optimized rib structure according to claim 7, wherein the first insulating ring includes a plurality of first fastening grooves positioned at predetermined intervals along the circumference of the first insulating ring on a surface facing the second insulating ring, and the second insulating ring includes a plurality of second fastening grooves positioned at predetermined intervals along the circumference of the second insulating ring on a surface facing the first insulating ring and positioned to correspond to the first fastening grooves, and the reinforcing rib is selectively fastened to the first fastening groove and the corresponding second fastening groove.

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