Sensor application device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a sensor application device. The sensor application device is configured to apply a sensor control device on a host. The sensor application device has a proximal end and a distal end and comprises a case, a sensor control device carrier, a sharp object module, and a trigger member. The sensor control device carrier is configured to releasably receive the sensor control device. The sharp object module is configured to releasably apply the sensor control device to the host. The trigger member is configured to, when triggered by the case, enable the sensor control device carrier to drive the sharp object module and the sensor control device to move from the distal end to the proximal end. The sharp object module is further configured to be triggered by the trigger member and move from the proximal end to the distal end when driven by the sensor control device carrier to move a preset distance relative to the trigger member. The present disclosure provides a sensor application device for improving the effectiveness of triggering and the operation experience of an operator.

Description

Sensor application device Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of biomedical engineering industry, and in particular to a sensor application device. Background Art

[0002] For diabetic patients, real-time and continuous monitoring of glucose concentrations in body fluids around the clock is essential. This allows patients to adjust glucose concentrations promptly through methods such as dietary adjustments or medication, thereby reducing the incidence of complications caused by abnormal glucose concentrations. Traditional methods of monitoring glucose concentrations in body fluids require patients to repeatedly draw blood from their fingertips, which is not only troublesome but also causes great pain to the patient. CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) is a device that can be used to dynamically monitor the body's glucose concentration, eliminating the need for repeated fingertip blood draws.

[0003] Before a CGM can function properly, it must be applied to the skin. Currently, this involves using a specialized sensor applicator to pick up the CGM and pressing a button on the sensor applicator housing to apply the CGM to the skin, enabling continuous, dynamic monitoring of glucose concentrations in bodily fluids.

[0004] However, the button method used in the existing technology will cause the operator's force application area to be too small, thereby affecting the force application effect. Moreover, it is only driven by a single button. In more serious cases, it will make it difficult to effectively apply the CGM to the skin surface of the human body. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure is proposed in view of the above-mentioned state of the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a sensor application device that can improve the effectiveness of triggering and the operator's operating experience.

[0006] To this end, the present disclosure provides a sensor application device, which is configured to apply a sensor control device to a host, and the sensor application device has a proximal end and a distal end and includes a shell, a sensor control device carrier, a sharp object module and a trigger member; the sensor control device carrier is configured to releasably receive the sensor control device; the sharp object module is configured to releasably apply the sensor control device to the host; the trigger member is configured to cause the sensor control device carrier to drive the sharp object module and the sensor control device from the distal end to the proximal end when triggered by the shell; the sharp object module is also configured to be triggered by the trigger member when it moves a predetermined distance relative to the trigger member under the drive of the sensor control device carrier, and move from the proximal end to the distal end.

[0007] In the sensor application device involved in the present disclosure, when the trigger member is triggered by the shell, the sensor control device carrier can drive the sharp object module and the sensor control device to move from the far end away from the host to the proximal end close to the host. The operator can indirectly trigger the trigger member by triggering the shell, and then apply the sensor control device to the host. In this case, since the shell has a larger force application area than the existing trigger button, the operator can apply force to the shell more effectively by triggering the shell and the trigger member in conjunction, thereby improving the effectiveness of the trigger and the operator's operating experience.

[0008] In addition, the sensor application device of the present disclosure may optionally include a first driving member configured to drive the sensor control device carrier to move from the distal end to the proximal end when the trigger member is triggered by the housing. In this case, the first driving member drives the sensor control device carrier to move the sharp object module and the sensor control device from the distal end to the proximal end, thereby applying the sensor control device to the host.

[0009] In addition, the sensor application device of the present disclosure may optionally include a second driving member configured to drive the sharp object module from the proximal end to the distal end when the sharp object module moves the predetermined distance relative to the trigger member and is triggered by the trigger member. In this case, after the sensor control device is applied to the host, the sharp object module can be retracted to the distal end by driving the second driving member.

[0010] In addition, in the sensor application device involved in the present disclosure, optionally, the sensor control device carrier includes a first locking mechanism and a first triggered mechanism, wherein the first locking mechanism is configured to lock with the shell in an initial state, and the first triggered mechanism is configured to move the sensor control device carrier from the distal end to the proximal end when triggered by the trigger member. In this case, the first locking mechanism can lock the sensor control device carrier with the shell in an initial state, which can effectively reduce the possibility of the sensor control device carrier being accidentally triggered; and the first triggered mechanism can release the locking state between the first locking mechanism and the shell when the sensor control device carrier is triggered by the trigger member, thereby enabling the sensor control device carrier to move from the distal end to the proximal end.

[0011] In addition, in the sensor application device involved in the present disclosure, optionally, the sensor control device carrier includes a first limiting mechanism, and the sharp object module includes a first retaining mechanism, and the first limiting mechanism is configured to limit the movement of the sharp object module relative to the sensor control device carrier by engaging with the first retaining mechanism. In this case, the first retaining mechanism of the sharp object module can be engaged with the first limiting mechanism of the sensor control device carrier, so that the sharp object module and the sensor control device carrier can remain in a relatively static state, thereby enabling the sensor control device carrier to drive the sharp object module to move together.

[0012] Additionally, in the sensor application device of the present disclosure, the trigger member may optionally include a first trigger mechanism configured to trigger the first triggered mechanism when the trigger member is triggered by the housing. In this case, the first trigger mechanism of the trigger member triggers the first triggered mechanism of the sensor control device carrier, thereby unlocking the sensor control device carrier from the housing and enabling the sensor control device carrier to move from the distal end to the proximal end.

[0013] Additionally, in the sensor application device of the present disclosure, the trigger member may optionally include a second trigger mechanism configured to trigger the first retaining mechanism when the sharp object module moves the preset distance. In this case, when the sharp object module moves the preset distance relative to the trigger member and contacts the second trigger mechanism of the trigger member, it can be triggered by the second trigger mechanism, thereby being able to break free from the constraints of the sensor control device carrier and move from the proximal end to the distal end. This allows the sharp object module to retract to the distal end after the sensor control device is applied to the host.

[0014] In addition, in the sensor application device of the present disclosure, optionally, the trigger member includes a second triggered mechanism, which is configured to be locked with the housing in the initial state and, when triggered by the housing, causes the first trigger mechanism to trigger the first triggered mechanism. In this case, the trigger member can be locked with the housing by the second triggered mechanism in the initial state, and when the second triggered mechanism is triggered by the housing, the first trigger mechanism of the trigger member can trigger the first triggered mechanism of the sensor control device carrier, thereby releasing the first locking mechanism of the sensor control device carrier from the locked state with the housing, thereby allowing the sensor control device carrier to move from the distal end to the proximal end.

[0015] In addition, in the sensor application device involved in the present disclosure, optionally, the trigger member extends out of the shell and is in a first position in the initial state, and the shell is in a second position in the initial state, and the shell triggers the trigger member by moving from the second position to the first position. In this case, by moving the shell relative to the trigger member, the trigger member can be triggered, and then the sensor control device carrier can drive the sharp object module and the sensor control device to move from the distal end to the proximal end, thereby facilitating the operator to apply force to the shell to apply the sensor control device to the host, thereby improving the effectiveness of the trigger and the operator's operating experience.

[0016] In addition, in the sensor application device of the present disclosure, optionally, the housing includes a second locking mechanism and a third triggering mechanism, wherein the second locking mechanism is configured to lock with the first locking mechanism in the initial state, and the third triggering mechanism is configured to lock with the second triggered mechanism in the initial state, and trigger the second triggered mechanism when the housing moves relative to the triggering member. In this case, the second locking mechanism can lock the housing with the first locking mechanism of the sensor control device carrier in the initial state, thereby reducing the possibility of the sensor control device carrier being accidentally triggered in the initial state; the third triggering mechanism can lock the housing with the second triggered mechanism of the triggering member in the initial state, thereby reducing the possibility of the triggering member being accidentally triggered in the initial state. In addition, when the housing moves relative to the triggering member (for example, when the housing is pressed), the third triggering mechanism on the housing can trigger the second triggered mechanism on the triggering member, thereby causing the first triggering mechanism of the triggering member to trigger the first triggered mechanism of the sensor control device carrier, thereby releasing the first locking mechanism of the sensor control device carrier from the locked state with the housing, thereby allowing the sensor control device carrier to move from the distal end to the proximal end.

[0017] According to the present disclosure, a sensor application device that improves triggering effectiveness and operator's operating experience can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The present disclosure will now be explained in further detail, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] FIG1 is a schematic diagram showing an application scenario of the sensor application device involved in the example of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG2 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the instrument set involved in the example of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG3A is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a sensor application device equipped with a sensor control device according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 3B is an exploded schematic diagram illustrating FIG. 3A .

[0023] FIG4 is an exploded schematic diagram showing an instrument set according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG5A is a schematic diagram showing a three-dimensional structure of a sensor control device carrier 13 according to an example of the present disclosure from one perspective.

[0025] FIG. 5B is a schematic bottom view of FIG. 5A .

[0026] FIG. 5C is a schematic top view of FIG. 5A .

[0027] FIG6 is a schematic diagram showing the three-dimensional structure of the sensor control device carrier and the sharp object module involved in the example of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 7 is an exploded schematic diagram showing the sharp object module 14 according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG8A is a schematic diagram showing a three-dimensional structure of a trigger member involved in an example of the present disclosure from one viewing angle.

[0030] FIG8B is a schematic diagram showing the three-dimensional structure of the trigger member involved in the example of the present disclosure from another perspective.

[0031] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram showing a sensor control device carrier and a trigger member nested together according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 10A is a front view showing a sensor applying device according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view showing the sensor applying device according to an example of the present disclosure, cut along the cutting plane AA′ in FIG. 10A .

[0034] FIG. 10C is a cross-sectional view showing a sensor application device according to an example of the present disclosure, cut along a cutting plane perpendicular to the cutting plane AA′.

[0035] FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram showing a housing according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 12 is an exploded schematic diagram illustrating a sealing assembly according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 13 is an exploded schematic diagram showing a sensor applicator cap according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals: 1…Instrument set, 2…Reading device, 10…Sensor application device, 20…Sensor control device, 30…Sensor application device cap, 11…Housing, 12…Trigger member, 13…Sensor control device carrier, 14…Sharp object module, 15…First drive member, 16…Second drive member, 21…Sensor, 22…Sensor cap, 23…Housing, 31…Drying member, 32…Decapping structure, 111…Second locking mechanism, 112…Third trigger mechanism, 113…Sixth guide rail, 121…First trigger mechanism, 122…second triggering mechanism, 123…second triggered mechanism, 124…third main body, 125…fourth main body, 130…loading portion, 131…first locking mechanism, 132…first triggered mechanism, 133…first limiting mechanism, 134…first through hole, 135…activity chamber, 136…first main body, 137…second main body, 138…accommodating cavity, 139…top cover, 310…fourth through hole, 141…fixing seat, 142…sharp object, 1121…second locking structure, 1122…second sliding structure, 1231…first locking structure, 1232…first sliding structure, 1241…third through hole, 1242…fifth guide rail, 1243…second vertical plate, 1244…third vertical plate, 1251…second through hole, 1252…fourth guide rail, 1361…blocking structure, 1362…first guide rail, 1363…third guide rail, 1371…first vertical plate, 1401…second guide rail, 1402…inclined surface, 1403…fixing structure, 1411…first retaining mechanism, 1412…fixing portion, 1413…restricting portion, 1414…fixing cavity, 1421…needle-shaped portion, 1422…cap portion, 1423…neck portion, 1424…clamping portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, identical components are assigned identical reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are merely schematic, and the proportions of the dimensions of the components and the shapes of the components may differ from the actual ones.

[0040] It should be noted that the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in this disclosure, such as a process, method, system, product or device that includes or has a series of steps or units, are not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include or have other steps or units that are not clearly listed or are inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0041] It should be noted that, in this article, relative position and relative direction terms such as "above", "towards above", "below", "towards downward", "up and down direction", "left side", "towards the left side", "left direction", "towards the left", "right side", "towards the right side", "right side", "towards the right", "left and right direction", "front", "towards the front", "back", "towards the back", "front and back direction" are with reference to the normal operating posture and should not be considered as restrictive.

[0042] The present disclosure relates to a sensor application device that can be used to apply a sensor control device to a host, such as by applying the sensor control device to the host's body surface or placing the sensor control device completely or partially under the host's skin. The sensor application device of the present disclosure can facilitate application of the sensor control device to a desired location.

[0043] The sensor application device of the present disclosure may also be referred to as, for example, a booster device, a delivery device, an implantation device, an applicator, an auxiliary device, etc. The sensor control device of the present disclosure may also be referred to as a sensor assembly, a medical device, a detection device, etc. It should be noted that each name is intended to indicate the device for applying the sensor control device of the present disclosure to a host and should not be construed as limiting.

[0044] Hereinafter, the sensor applying device, the sensor control device and the instrument kit including the sensor applying device and the sensor control device involved in the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario of a sensor application device 10 according to an example of the present disclosure. In the present disclosure, a sensor control device 20 can be applied to a host via the sensor application device 10 and applied to a desired location, and the host can obtain physiological information through the sensor control device 20 applied to the host.

[0046] In addition, the present disclosure further provides a monitoring system, which may include the sensor control device 20 of the present disclosure that can obtain physiological information of a host, a sensor application device 10 that can apply the sensor control device 20 to the host, and a reading device 2 (see FIG1 ) that can be communicatively connected to the sensor control device 20. The sensor control device 20 applied to the host can transmit the acquired physiological information to the reading device 2, for example, wirelessly, thereby facilitating the host to read and monitor its own physiological information.

[0047] In addition, in some examples, the present disclosure may further provide a sensor applicator cap 30 (see FIG1 ). In some examples, the sensor applicator cap 30 may be connected to the sensor applicator 10 to fully or partially accommodate the sensor control device 20 involved in the present disclosure. In some examples, the sensor control device 20 involved in the present disclosure may be fully or partially accommodated within the sensor applicator 10 before being applied to the host. In some examples, the sensor applicator cap 30 may be connected to the sensor applicator 10 by a screw connection, a snap connection, or other easily detachable connection.

[0048] In addition, the present disclosure further provides an instrument kit 1, which may include a sensor control device 20 for obtaining physiological information of a host, as disclosed herein, and a sensor applicator 10 for applying the sensor control device 20 to the host. Before being applied to the host, the sensor control device 20 may be completely contained within a sealed space formed by connecting the sensor applicator cap 30 and the sensor applicator 10. When the sensor control device 20 is needed, the sensor applicator cap 30 is removed, thereby triggering the sensor applicator 10 to apply the sensor control device 20 to the host. In this case, the sensor control device 20 is initially encapsulated in the sensor applicator 10, and the instrument kit 1 can be used after the sensor applicator cap 30 is removed. In other words, the sensor applicator 10 can be directly operated to apply the sensor control device 20 to the host. This simplifies the operator's operating steps and improves the operator's operating experience, compared to the prior art technique that requires the sensor applicator 10 to be picked up from another package encapsulating the sensor applicator 10.

[0049] In some examples, the sensor control device 20 may be an analyte sensor device, and the sensor in the sensor control device 20 may be an analyte sensor. The analyte sensor may generate information about a specific analyte in the body fluid based on the body fluid, for example, by reacting with the analyte in the body fluid and generating the analyte information. In this case, the analyte information in the body fluid can be easily obtained by reacting the sensor with the analyte in the body fluid.

[0050] In the present disclosure, the analyte targeted by the analyte sensor device can be one or more of glucose, acetylcholine, amylase, bilirubin, cholesterol, chorionic gonadotropin, creatine kinase, creatine, creatinine, DNA, fructosamine, glutamine, growth hormone, hormone, ketone body, lactate, oxygen, peroxide, prostate-specific antigen, prothrombin, RNA, thyroid-stimulating hormone or troponin.

[0051] FIG2 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the instrument kit 1 involved in the example of the present disclosure. FIG3A is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the sensor application device 10 loaded with the sensor control device 20 involved in the example of the present disclosure. FIG3B is a schematic diagram showing the decomposition of FIG3A. FIG3A may be a schematic diagram of the sensor application device 10 in an initial state, and the initial state means a state in which no operation has been applied to the sensor application device 10 and its internal components. The initial state of the sensor application device 10 may be the initial state of the sensor application device 10 including various components (including the housing 11, the trigger 12, the sensor control device carrier 13 and the sharp object module 14, etc.).

[0052] 2 , in some examples, the appearance of a product after the sensor applicator 10 , the sensor control device 20 , and the sensor applicator cap 30 are assembled is as shown in FIG2 .

[0053] In some examples, sensor application apparatus 10 may include a housing 11 .

[0054] In some examples, the housing 11 of the sensor applicator 10 and the sensor applicator cap 30 may be assembled to form a sealed packaged instrument set 1 , thereby protecting the sensor control device 20 and other components therein.

[0055] In some examples, the housing 11 and the sensor application device cap 30 may be designed to be easily grasped or held by an operator, thereby making it easier for the operator to carry the instrument set 1 or to operate the instrument set 1 .

[0056] In some examples, the appearance of the sensor application device 10 or the appearance of the instrument kit 1 can be designed to be or be approximately bilaterally symmetrical along the axis L. This can improve the overall aesthetics of the sensor application device 10 or the instrument kit 1.

[0057] 3A , in some examples, the sensor application device 10 may include a housing 11 and a trigger member 12 .

[0058] In some examples, when the sensor application device 10 is used, the trigger member 12 can be attached to the host's skin, and the host's skin can serve as a support surface for the trigger member 12. Then, the operator can directly apply an operation to the shell 11 (for example, pressing the shell 11), thereby applying the sensor control device 20 in the sensor application device 10 to the host.

[0059] In some examples, the trigger member 12 can initially extend from the housing 11 and be in a first position P1. The housing can also initially be in a second position P2. In some examples, the housing 11 can trigger the trigger member 12 by moving from the second position P2 to the first position P1. The distance between the first position P1 and the second position P2, or the distance the housing 11 moves, is intended to trigger the movement of various components within the sensor application device 10. This distance should not be too short, otherwise it will be difficult to trigger the movement of various components within the sensor application device 10; nor should it be too long, otherwise it will affect the operator's operating experience.

[0060] One of the objectives of the present disclosure is to provide a sensor application device 10 that can improve the effectiveness of triggering and the operator's operating experience.

[0061] 3B , the present disclosure provides a sensor applicator 10. In some examples, the sensor applicator 10 can be configured to apply a sensor control device 20 to a host.

[0062] In some examples, the sensor applicator 10 may have a proximal end and a distal end and include a housing 11, a sensor control device carrier 13, a sharp object module 14, and a trigger 12. The sensor control device carrier 13 may be used to carry the sensor control device 20, the sharp object module 14 may assist in applying the sensor control device 20 to the host, and the trigger 12 may be used to cause the sensor control device carrier 13 and the sharp object module 14 to move the sensor control device 20 from the distal end to the proximal end when triggered. The proximal end may be the end closer to the host, and the distal end may be the end farther away from the host.

[0063] In some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 can be configured to releasably receive the sensor control device 20. In this case, the sensor control device carrier 13 can be used to store the sensor control device 20 before releasing the sensor control device 20, and the sensor control device carrier 13 can be used to apply the sensor control device 20 to the host after releasing the sensor control device 20.

[0064] In some examples, the sharps module 14 can be configured to releasably apply the sensor control device 20 to the host. In some examples, the sharps module 14 can be easily inserted into the skin. In this case, the sharps module 14 can be easily inserted into the host's skin to effectively apply the sensor control device 20 to the host, and can be removed from the sensor control device 20 after application.

[0065] In some examples, the trigger member 12 may be configured to, when triggered by the housing 11 , cause the sensor control device carrier 13 to move the sharp object module 14 and the sensor control device 20 from the distal end to the proximal end.

[0066] In some examples, the sharp object module 14 is further configured to be triggered by the trigger member 12 and move from the proximal end to the distal end when it moves a predetermined distance relative to the trigger member 12 under the drive of the sensor control device carrier 13. In this case, when the sharp object module 14 moves the predetermined distance relative to the trigger member, or in other words, after the sensor control device 20 is applied to the host, the sharp object module 14 is triggered by the trigger member to retract to the distal end, thereby reducing the damage caused by the sharp object module 14 to the host.

[0067] In the sensor application device 10 involved in the present disclosure, when the trigger member is triggered by the shell, the sensor control device carrier 13 can drive the sharp object module 14 and the sensor control device 20 to move from the far end away from the host to the proximal end close to the host. The operator can indirectly trigger the trigger member 12 by triggering the shell 11, and then apply the sensor control device 20 to the host. In this case, since the shell 11 has a larger force application area than the existing trigger button, the operator can apply force to the shell 11 more effectively by triggering the shell 11 and the trigger member 12 in conjunction with each other, thereby improving the effectiveness of the trigger and the operator's operating experience.

[0068] In some examples, the triggering member 12 may contact the host's skin when the sensor application device 10 is used. In this case, the triggering member 12 may be triggered more effectively by the support force provided by the host's skin.

[0069] In some examples, the housing 11 can be movably connected to the trigger member 12. In some examples, the trigger member 12 can be movably connected to the sensor control device carrier 13. In some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 can be movably connected to the sharp object module 14. In some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 can be detachably connected to the sensor control device 20. In this case, the movement of the housing 11 can trigger the trigger member 12 to move, the movement of the trigger member 12 can trigger the sensor control device carrier 13 to move, and the movement of the sensor control device carrier 13 can drive the sharp object module 14 and the sensor control device 20 to move, thereby realizing the complete operation process of applying the sensor control device 20 to the host.

[0070] In some examples, the housing 11 , the trigger 12 , the sensor control device carrier 13 , and the sharp object module 14 may be designed to be or substantially be axisymmetric about the axis L. This can reduce the complexity of the sensor application device 10 , improve the structural stability of the sensor application device 10 , and facilitate the processing and casting of the various components (including the housing 11 , the trigger 12 , the sensor control device carrier 13 , and the sharp object module 14 ).

[0071] In some examples, the housing 11 can be integrally constructed. In some examples, the trigger 12 can be integrally constructed. In some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 can be integrally constructed. This can improve the strength, rigidity, and stability of the components (housing 11, trigger 12, or sensor control device carrier 13), while also simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing assembly time.

[0072] FIG4 is an exploded schematic diagram showing the instrument set 1 according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0073] 4 , in some examples, the sensor applying device 10 may include a first driving member 15 .

[0074] In some examples, the first driving member 15 can be configured to drive the sensor control device carrier 13 to move from the distal end to the proximal end when the trigger member 12 is triggered by the housing 11. In this case, the first driving member 15 drives the sensor control device carrier 13 to move the sharp object module 14 and the sensor control device 20 from the distal end to the proximal end, thereby applying the sensor control device 20 to the host.

[0075] In some examples, the first driving member 15 may be an elastic element, such as a spring.

[0076] In some examples, the first driving member 15 may be sleeved on the sensor control device carrier 13 and abut against the top of the housing 11 .

[0077] In some examples, the first driving member 15 can be disposed between the sensor control device carrier 13 and the housing 11. In some examples, the first driving member 15 can be initially in a compressed state. In this case, when the trigger member 12 is triggered by the housing 11, the elastic potential energy stored in the first driving member 15 is released, thereby driving the sensor control device carrier 13 from the distal end to the proximal end.

[0078] 4 , in some examples, the sensor application apparatus 10 may include a second driver 16 .

[0079] In some examples, the second driving member 16 can be configured to drive the sharp object module 14 to move from the proximal end to the distal end when the sharp object module 14 moves a predetermined distance relative to the trigger member 12 and is triggered by the trigger member 12. In this case, the sharp object module 14 can be driven by the second driving member 16 to retract to the distal end after the sensor control device 20 is applied to the host.

[0080] In some examples, the second driving member 16 may be an elastic element, such as a spring.

[0081] In some examples, the second driving member 16 can be disposed between the sharp object module 14 and the sensor control device carrier 13. In some examples, the second driving member 16 can be initially compressed. In this case, when the sharp object module 14 moves a predetermined distance relative to the trigger member 12 and is triggered by the trigger member 12, the elastic potential energy stored in the second driving member 16 is released, thereby driving the sharp object module 14 to retract to the distal end after the sensor control device 20 is applied to the host.

[0082] In some examples, the trigger 12 , the sensor control device carrier 13 , the sharps module 14 , the first driver 15 , the second driver 16 , and the sensor control device 20 may be enclosed in a sealed package formed by the housing 11 and the sensor applicator cap 30 .

[0083] In some examples, the trigger 12, sensor control device carrier 13, sharp object module 14, first driver 15, and second driver 16 can be arranged or substantially arranged symmetrically along axis L. This can improve the internal structural stability of the instrument kit 1. In the following description, axis L can be referred to as the axis L of the trigger 12, sensor control device carrier 13, sharp object module 14, first driver 15, and second driver 16, respectively.

[0084] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram showing a perspective structure of the sensor control device carrier 13 according to an example of the present disclosure. Figure 5B is a schematic diagram showing a bottom view of Figure 5A. Figure 5C is a schematic diagram showing a top view of Figure 5A.

[0085] 5A to 5C , in some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 may include a first locking mechanism 131 . In some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 may include a first triggered mechanism 132 .

[0086] In some examples, the first locking mechanism 131 can be configured to lock with the housing 11 in an initial state. In some examples, the first triggered mechanism 132 can be configured to move the sensor control device carrier 13 from the distal end to the proximal end when triggered by the trigger member 12. In this case, the first locking mechanism 131 can lock the sensor control device carrier 13 with the housing 11 in an initial state, effectively reducing the possibility of the sensor control device carrier 13 being accidentally triggered. The first triggered mechanism 132 can release the locking state between the first locking mechanism 131 and the housing 11 when triggered by the trigger member 12, thereby allowing the sensor control device carrier 13 to move from the distal end to the proximal end.

[0087] In some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 may have a loading portion 130 . The loading portion 130 may be used to load the sensor control device 20 .

[0088] In some examples, a first through hole 134 may be formed at the position of the axis L of the sensor control device carrier 13. The first through hole 134 may be used to partially allow the sharp object module 14 to pass through.

[0089] In some examples, the sharps module 14 may include a needle-shaped portion. In some examples, the first through hole 134 may be used to allow the needle-shaped portion of the sharps module 14 to pass through.

[0090] In some examples, a movable chamber 135 may be formed at the position of the axis L of the sensor control device carrier 13. The sharp object module 14 may move in the movable chamber 135. For example, when the sharp object module 14 moves from the proximal end to the distal end, the movable chamber 135 may provide a movement channel for the sharp object module 14 to move from the proximal end to the distal end.

[0091] In some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 may include a first body portion 136 . The first body portion 136 may be used to form an activity chamber 135 .

[0092] In some examples, the distal end of the first body portion 136 may have a blocking structure 1361. The blocking structure 1361 may be used to contact the trigger member 12 when the sensor control device carrier 13 moves proximally to a certain distance, thereby limiting the sensor control device carrier 13 from further proximal movement.

[0093] 5C , in some examples, the number of the blocking structures 1361 may be plural, for example, 2, 3, 4, etc. In some examples, the blocking structures 1361 may be evenly disposed around the top of the first body portion 136 .

[0094] In some examples, the first main body 136 can pass through the trigger 12. In some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 and the trigger 12 can be nested. In this case, the internal space of the instrument set 1 can be saved.

[0095] In some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 may include a second body portion 137 . In some examples, the second body portion 137 may form a receiving cavity 138 .

[0096] In some examples, at least a portion of the space of the accommodating cavity 138 can be used to accommodate a magnetic member. The magnetic member can be used to serve as a control switch of the sensor control device 20 .

[0097] In some examples, the magnetic member can be fixed in the receiving cavity 138 .

[0098] In some examples, when the magnetic element is close to the sensor control device 20, the sensor control device 20 is in an inactive or dormant state; when the magnetic element is away from the sensor control device 20, the sensor control device 20 is in an active state. In this case, when the sensor control device 20 is applied to a host and separated from the loading portion 130 of the sensor control device carrier 13, the magnetic element will move away from the sensor control device 20, causing the sensor control device 20 to be in an active state after being applied to the host, thereby enabling the sensor control device 20 to normally monitor the host's physiological state.

[0099] In some examples, the second body portion 137 can pass through the trigger member 12. In some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 and the trigger member 12 can be nested. In this case, internal space of the instrument kit 1 can be saved, and the trigger member 12 can easily trigger the sensor control device carrier 13 to move through a contact triggering method.

[0100] In some examples, the second body portion 137 may be disposed outside the first body portion 136 .

[0101] In some examples, the first driving member 15 can be sleeved on the first main body 136 and disposed on the second main body 137. In other words, the second main body 137 can be used to support the first driving member 15.

[0102] 5A , in some examples, the first triggered mechanism 132 and the first locking mechanism 131 can be disposed near the distal end of the second body portion 137. In some examples, the first triggered mechanism 132 and the first locking mechanism 131 can be disposed adjacent to each other. In some examples, the first locking mechanism 131 can be disposed more distally than the first triggered mechanism 132 (referring to FIG. 5A , the first locking mechanism 131 can be disposed above the first triggered mechanism 132).

[0103] In some examples, the second body portion 137 may have a first vertical plate 1371 extending toward the distal end. In some examples, the first triggered mechanism 132 and the first locking mechanism 131 may be disposed on a side of the first vertical plate 1371 close to the distal end.

[0104] In some examples, the first vertical plate 1371 may have a certain elasticity. When the first triggered mechanism 132 is triggered, the first vertical plate 1371 may drive the first triggered mechanism 132 and the first locking mechanism 131 to deflect toward the first main body 136, thereby unlocking the first locking mechanism 131.

[0105] In some examples, there may be two second body portions 137. The two second body portions 137 may be symmetrically disposed on either side of the first body portion 136 along the axis L (see FIG. 3B ). This enhances the structural stability of the sensor control device carrier 13 and allows the sensor control device carrier 13 to be locked more stably with the housing 11.

[0106] FIG6 is a schematic diagram showing the three-dimensional structure of the sensor control device carrier 13 and the sharp object module 14 involved in the example of the present disclosure.

[0107] 6 , in some examples, the sensor control device carrier 13 may include a first limiting mechanism 133 .

[0108] In some examples, the sharps module 14 may include a first retaining mechanism 1411.

[0109] In some examples, the first limiting mechanism 133 can be configured to limit the movement of the sharp object module 14 relative to the sensor control device carrier 13 by engaging with the first retaining mechanism 1411. In this case, the first retaining mechanism 1411 of the sharp object module 14 can be engaged with the first limiting mechanism 133 of the sensor control device carrier 13, so that the sharp object module 14 and the sensor control device carrier 13 can remain relatively stationary, thereby enabling the sensor control device carrier 13 to drive the sharp object module 14 to move together.

[0110] In some examples, there may be multiple first limiting mechanisms 133, and accordingly, there may be multiple first retaining mechanisms 1411. Multiple first limiting mechanisms 133 may be evenly disposed on the first main body 136, and multiple first retaining mechanisms 1411 may be evenly disposed on the top of the sharp object module 14.

[0111] 4 and 6 , in some examples, the first retaining mechanism 1411 can be an outwardly protruding bump, and the first limiting mechanism 133 can be a baffle capable of preventing the bump from moving distally. In some examples, the second driving member 16 can be initially compressed between the sharp object module 14 and the bottom of the first main body 136. The upward driving force of the second driving member 16 in the initial state can cause the first retaining mechanism 1411 to abut against the first limiting mechanism 133. Thus, when the sensor control device carrier 13 moves downward, it can drive the sharp object module 14 toward the proximal end until the first retaining mechanism 1411 is triggered by the trigger member 12.

[0112] In some examples, the sharp object module 14 may include a needle portion 1421. The needle portion 1421 may be connected to a sensor of the sensor control device 20.

[0113] In some examples, the sharp object module 14 can be at least partially disposed within the active chamber 135 formed by the first body portion 136. In some examples, the needle portion 1421 can protrude from the active chamber 135 and extend toward the proximal end. In this case, the needle portion 1421 can be easily inserted into the skin to carry the sensor and implant it into the host.

[0114] 6 , in some examples, the application device 10 may include a top cover 139. In some examples, the top cover 139 may be disposed on top of the sensor control device carrier 13. In some examples, the top cover 139 may be fixed to the top of the sensor control device carrier 13. In this case, the top cover 139 can be used to prevent the sharp object module 14 from moving in the active chamber 135. For example, when the sharp object module 14 is driven by the second driving member 16 to move from the proximal end to the distal end, the top cover 139 can prevent the sharp object module 14 from rushing out of the active chamber 135.

[0115] 5C and 6 , in some examples, a plurality of first guide rails 1362 may be provided on the inner wall of the first main body 136, and a plurality of second guide rails 1401 may be provided on the outer surface of the sharp object module 14 at positions corresponding to the plurality of first guide rails 1362. In this case, by matching the plurality of first guide rails 1362 with the plurality of second guide rails 1401, the sharp object module 14 can be stably moved within the first main body 136 along the route specified by the first guide rails 1362, including moving from the distal end to the proximal end or vice versa, thereby enabling the sharp object module 14 to more stably apply the sensor control device 20 to the host.

[0116] In some examples, the number of first guide rails 1362 and second guide rails 1401 can be the same. In some examples, the first guide rails 1362 can be evenly distributed on the inner wall of the first main body 136, and the second guide rails 1401 can be evenly distributed on the outer surface of the sharp object module 14. This can ensure that the sharp object module 14 moves more stably within the first main body 136, and can enhance the stability of the force applied by the sharp object module 14 to the sensor control device 20.

[0117] FIG. 7 is an exploded schematic diagram showing the sharp object module 14 according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0118] 7 , in some examples, the sharps module 14 may include a fixing base 141 and a sharp object 142. The fixing base 141 may be used to fix or hold the sharp object 142.

[0119] In some examples, the first retaining mechanism 1411 can be provided at one end of the fixing base 141 near the distal end. When the fixing base 141 is clamped on the sensor control device carrier 13 through the first retaining mechanism 1411, the sensor control device carrier 13 can drive the sharp object module 14 to move toward the proximal end.

[0120] In some examples, the fixing seat 141 may include a fixing portion 1412. In some examples, the fixing portion 1412 may be configured to be deflectable. In some examples, the fixing portion 1412 may have a certain degree of elasticity.

[0121] In some examples, the fixing portion 1412 may have a fixing structure 1403 for holding the sharp object 142. In some examples, the fixing structure 1403 may be a hook-shaped or protruding portion of the fixing portion 1412.

[0122] In some examples, the fixing seat 141 may include a limiting portion 1413 . The limiting portion 1413 may be used to limit the movement or rotation of the sharp object 142 in the fixing seat 141 .

[0123] In some examples, the fixing seat 141 may include a fixing cavity 1414. The fixing cavity 1414 may be used to accommodate and fix the sharp object 142. In some examples, the fixing portion 1412 and the limiting portion 1413 may be used together to form the fixing cavity 1414.

[0124] In some examples, sharp object 142 can at least partially house a sensor.

[0125] In some examples, the sharp object 142 may include a needle-like portion 1421 .

[0126] In some examples, the needle portion 1421 may have a groove (referred to as a needle groove) extending along the length of the needle portion 1421. The sensor may be at least partially disposed within the needle groove of the sharp object 142. In this case, the sensor can be received within the needle groove so that the sensor follows the sharp object 142 and is placed under the skin of the host.

[0127] In some examples, the sharp object 142 may include a cap 1422 . The cap 1422 may be configured to engage with the fixing seat 141 .

[0128] In some examples, the sharp object 142 may include a neck 1423. The neck 1423 may cooperate with the cap 1422 to engage with the limiting portion 1413 and the fixing portion 1412 in the fixing portion 1412 of the fixing seat 141.

[0129] In some examples, the neck portion 1423 can be connected to the cap portion 1422. In some examples, the radial dimension of the neck portion 1423 can be smaller than the radial dimension of the cap portion 1422. Thus, an annular recess can be formed in the sharp object 142 outside the neck portion 1423.

[0130] In some examples, when projecting along the central axis of the sharp object 142, if the resulting projected shape is circular, the radial dimension may be the diameter of the circle; if the resulting projected shape is polygonal or irregular, the radial dimension may be the length of the longest diagonal of the polygonal or irregular shape. In some examples, the central axis of the sharp object 142 may coincide with the axis L.

[0131] In some examples, the sharp object 142 may include a clamping portion 1424 . The clamping portion 1424 may be used to clamp the needle portion 1421 .

[0132] In some examples, the clamping portion 1424 can be connected to the cap portion 1422 via the neck portion 1423. In some examples, the radial dimension of the clamping portion 1424 can be greater than the radial dimension of the neck portion 1423.

[0133] In some examples, when the fixing seat 141 is engaged with the sensor control device carrier 13 through the first retaining mechanism 1411 and is pushed toward the distal end of the sensor application device 10, the sensor can be placed under the host's skin by the sharp object 142 during the process of the sharp object 142 piercing the host's skin; after the sensor is placed under the skin, the first retaining mechanism 1411 of the fixing seat 141 is triggered by the trigger member 12 and disengaged from the engagement with the sensor control device carrier 13, and the fixing seat 141 can move toward the proximal end of the sensor application device 10, and the sharp object 142 is withdrawn from the host's skin under the drive of the fixing seat 141 (this process can be simply referred to as the withdrawal of the sharp object 142).

[0134] In some examples, a hollow structure or a recessed structure recessed inward from the outer surface of the clamping portion 1424 can be provided on the clamping portion 1424. This can reduce the total weight of the sharp object 142, which can facilitate the fixing base 141 to drive the sharp object 142 to retract.

[0135] In some examples, the securing cavity 1414 may be used to accommodate and secure the cap portion 1422 of the sharp object 142 .

[0136] In some examples, the limiting portion 1413 can be used to limit the movement or rotation of the cap portion 1422 in the fixing seat 141 .

[0137] In some examples, the cap portion 1422 may have an inclined surface 1402. In one example, the fixing structure 1403 may have an inclined surface corresponding to the inclined surface 1402. The cap portion 1422 may slide into the fixing cavity 1414 of the fixing seat 141 through the inclined surface 1402. In the process of sliding the cap portion 1422 into the fixing seat 141, the fixing portion 1412 may be offset to one side first. When the cap portion 1422 slides into the fixing cavity 1414, the fixing structure 1403 of the fixing portion 1412 may be reset to engage the bottom surface of the cap portion 1422 adjacent to the neck portion 1423. In this way, the sharp object 142 can be firmly engaged in the fixing seat 141, and the sharp object 142 can then move stably along with the fixing seat 141.

[0138] In some examples, during the assembly of the sharp object 142 and the fixing base 141, the upper surface of the cap portion 1422 contacts the retaining structure 111 and deflects the fixing portion 1412 away from the central axis of the fixing base 141. This facilitates the assembly of the sharp object 142 and the fixing base 141.

[0139] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram showing the three-dimensional structure of the trigger member 12 according to an example of the present disclosure from one perspective. Figure 8B is a schematic diagram showing the three-dimensional structure of the trigger member 12 according to an example of the present disclosure from another perspective. Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the sensor control device carrier 13 and the trigger member 12 according to an example of the present disclosure nested together.

[0140] 8A to 9 , in some examples, the trigger member 12 may include a first trigger mechanism 121. In some examples, the first trigger mechanism 121 may be configured to trigger a first triggered mechanism 132 when the trigger member 12 is triggered by the housing 11. In this case, the first triggered mechanism 132 of the sensor control device carrier 13 is triggered by the first trigger mechanism 121 of the trigger member 12, thereby unlocking the sensor control device carrier 13 from the housing 11 and enabling the sensor control device carrier 13 to move from the distal end to the proximal end.

[0141] In some examples, referring to Figures 6 and 8B , the trigger member 12 may include a second trigger mechanism 122. In some examples, the second trigger mechanism 122 may be configured to trigger the first retaining mechanism 1411 when the sharp object module 14 moves a predetermined distance. In this case, when the sharp object module 14 moves a predetermined distance relative to the trigger member 12 and contacts the second trigger mechanism 122 of the trigger member 12, it may be triggered by the second trigger mechanism 122, thereby breaking free from the constraints of the sensor control device carrier 13 and moving from the proximal end to the distal end. This allows the sharp object module 14 to retract to the distal end after the sensor control device 20 is applied to the host.

[0142] In some examples, the preset distance can be the distance between the first retaining mechanism 1411 and the second triggering mechanism 122 in the initial state. The preset distance can be determined based on experimental values, such as the distance that the sensor control device carrier 13 needs to move when the sharp object module 14 applies the sensor control device 20 to the host. In other words, the distance that the sensor control device carrier 13 needs to move is also the distance between the first retaining mechanism 1411 of the sharp object module 14 and the second triggering mechanism 122 of the trigger member 12.

[0143] In some examples, the first retaining mechanism 1411 may have a certain degree of elasticity. When the first retaining mechanism 1411 moves proximally until it abuts the second trigger mechanism 122, the second trigger mechanism 122 can drive the first retaining mechanism 1411 to deflect toward the interior space of the first main body 136, thereby disengaging the first main body 136 from the first limiting mechanism 133. As a result, the sharp object module 14 can be moved from the proximal end to the distal end under the drive of the second driving member 16.

[0144] In some examples, the trigger member 12 may include a third body portion 124 and a fourth body portion 125 . The fourth body portion 125 may be formed on the third body portion 124 .

[0145] In some examples, the third body portion 124 and the fourth body portion 125 can jointly form a second through-hole 1251. Second through-hole 1251 can be used to pass through the first body portion 136. In some examples, a third through-hole 1241 can be formed at the top of the third body portion 124. Third through-hole 1241 can be used to pass through the second body portion 137. This allows the sensor control device carrier 13 and the trigger member 12 to be nested, saving space within the instrument kit 1.

[0146] In some examples, the first triggered mechanism 132 may have a certain degree of elasticity. In some examples, the first vertical plate 1371 supporting the first triggered mechanism 132 may have a certain degree of elasticity. Thus, the first triggered mechanism 132 can move when triggered by the first triggering mechanism 121 on the triggering member 12.

[0147] In addition, in some examples, in the initial state, when the first main body 136 passes through the second through hole 1251, the first triggered mechanism 132 provided on the first main body 136 can be provided close to or in contact with the first trigger mechanism 121. In this case, when the trigger member 12 moves distally, the first trigger mechanism 121 can trigger the first triggered mechanism 132 to move inward (toward the first main body 136), thereby causing the first locking mechanism 131 to simultaneously move inward and release the lock from the housing 11. At this time, the sensor control device carrier 13 can move relative to the housing 11.

[0148] 6 to 8B , in some examples, a third guide rail 1363 may be provided on the outer wall of the first body portion 136, and a fourth guide rail 1252 corresponding to the third guide rail 1363 may be provided on the inner wall of the fourth body portion 125. In this case, the movement path of the sensor control device carrier 13 in the trigger member 12 can be defined, allowing the sensor control device carrier 13 and the trigger member 12 to move more stably.

[0149] In some examples, the number of third guide rails 1363 and fourth guide rails 1252 can also be set to correspond. In some examples, the third guide rails 1363 can be evenly distributed on the outer wall of the first main body 136. In some examples, the fourth guide rails 1252 can be evenly distributed on the inner wall of the fourth main body 125. This can further enhance the stability of the movement of the sensor control device carrier 13 and the trigger member 12.

[0150] 8A and 9 , in some examples, the trigger member 12 may include a second triggered mechanism 123. In some examples, the second triggered mechanism 123 may be configured to be locked with the housing 11 in an initial state. The second triggered mechanism 123 may be configured to cause the first trigger mechanism 121 to trigger the first triggered mechanism 132 when triggered by the housing 11. In this case, the trigger member 12 can be locked with the housing 11 by the second triggered mechanism 123 in the initial state. On the other hand, when the second triggered mechanism 123 is triggered by the housing 11, the first trigger mechanism 121 of the trigger member 12 can trigger the first triggered mechanism 132 of the sensor control device carrier 13, thereby releasing the first locking mechanism 131 of the sensor control device carrier 13 from the locked state with the housing 11, and thus allowing the sensor control device carrier 13 to move from the distal end to the proximal end.

[0151] 8A , the second triggered mechanism 123 may include a first locking structure 1231 and a first sliding structure 1232. The first locking structure 1231 may be used to lock with the housing 11, and the first sliding structure 1232 may be used to unlock with the housing 11 when the trigger member 12 moves distally.

[0152] In some examples, the second triggered mechanism 123 can be disposed on the third main body 124. In some examples, the first trigger mechanism 121 can be disposed on the third main body 124. In some examples, the number of the first trigger mechanism 121 and the number of the second triggered mechanism 123 can each be multiple. For example, the number of the first trigger mechanism 121 and the number of the second triggered mechanism 123 can each be two.

[0153] In some examples, the first triggering mechanism 121 and the second triggered mechanism 123 can be arranged around the fourth main body 125. For example, the two first triggering mechanisms 121 can be located on the front and back sides of the fourth main body 125, and the two second triggered mechanisms 123 can be located on the left and right sides of the fourth main body 125. In this way, the first triggering mechanism 121 and the second triggered mechanism 123 can be dispersed on the third main body 124, allowing the first triggering mechanism 121 and the second triggered mechanism 123 to independently perform their respective functions.

[0154] In some examples, the first triggered mechanism 132 may be a protrusion, and a surface of the protrusion corresponding to the first trigger mechanism 121 may be an inclined surface. Thus, when the first trigger mechanism 121 moves distally, the first triggered mechanism 132 may be triggered to move inward, thereby driving the first locking mechanism 131 to move inward, thereby releasing the lock between the first locking mechanism 131 and the housing.

[0155] In some examples, the first locking mechanism 131 may be a bump. The bump may be designed to be stably engaged with the housing 11 .

[0156] In some examples, referring to FIG. 8B , a second vertical plate 1243 and a third vertical plate 1244 may be formed on a side of the third body portion 124 close to the distal end.

[0157] In some examples, a side of the second vertical plate 1243 close to the distal end can be used to form the first trigger mechanism 121 .

[0158] In some examples, a side of the third vertical plate 1244 close to the distal end can be used to form a second triggered mechanism 123 .

[0159] In some examples, the second vertical plate 1243 and the third vertical plate 1244 can be disposed on the periphery of the fourth main body portion 125. In some examples, the second vertical plate 1243 and the third vertical plate 1244 can be disposed around the fourth main body portion 125.

[0160] In some examples, there may be two second vertical panels 1243 and they are distributed on the front and rear sides of the fourth main body 125. In some examples, there may be two third vertical panels 1244 and they are distributed on the left and right sides of the fourth main body 125.

[0161] In some examples, when the second main body 137 passes through the third through hole 1241 , the second vertical plate 1243 can be located outside the first vertical plate 1371 , and the first triggering mechanism 121 on the second vertical plate 1243 can be set adjacent to the first triggered mechanism 132 on the first vertical plate 1371 .

[0162] Figure 10A is a main view of the sensor application device 10 involved in the example of the present disclosure. Figure 10B is a cross-sectional view showing the sensor application device 10 involved in the example of the present disclosure, which is obtained by cutting along the cutting surface AA' in Figure 10A. Figure 10C is a cross-sectional view showing the sensor application device 10 involved in the example of the present disclosure, which is obtained by cutting along a cutting surface perpendicular to the cutting surface AA'. It should be noted that in order to more clearly illustrate the internal structure of the sensor application device 10, Figures 10B and 10C ommit some non-essential components, but this should not be understood as any limitation to the present disclosure. Figure 11 is a structural schematic diagram showing the shell 10 involved in the example of the present disclosure.

[0163] 10A to 10C , in some examples, the trigger member 12 can initially extend from the housing 11 and be in a first position P1. The housing 11 can also initially be in a second position P2. The housing 11 can then be moved from the second position P2 to the first position P1 to trigger the trigger member 12. In this case, by moving the housing 11 relative to the trigger member 12, the trigger member 12 can be triggered, which in turn can cause the sensor control device carrier 13 to drive the sharp object module 14 and the sensor control device 20 from the distal end to the proximal end. This facilitates the operator's application of force to the housing 11 to apply the sensor control device 20 to the host, thereby improving the effectiveness of the trigger and the operator's operating experience.

[0164] In some examples, the sensor application device 10 can be used in the following manner: the trigger member 12 is placed against the host's skin surface, for example, against the host's arm; with the support force provided by the host, the housing 11 is pressed proximally to move the housing 11 from the second position P2 to the first position P1 (of course, Figures 10A to 10C are only schematic illustrations, and the housing 11 does not need to strictly stay in the first position P1, and it is also possible to be close to the first position P1); the sensor control device carrier 13 is unlocked and moves proximally, and the sensor control device carrier 13 drives the sharp object module 14 and the sensor control device 20 to move from the distal end to the proximal end. In this case, compared to the prior art method of setting a button on the housing, by directly applying force to the housing 11, the force application area can be increased, and the sensor control device carrier 13 can be more effectively triggered to move proximally.

[0165] 10A to 11 , in some examples, the housing 11 may include a second locking mechanism 111. In some examples, the housing 11 may include a third triggering mechanism 112. In some examples, the second locking mechanism 111 may be configured to initially lock with the first locking mechanism 131. In some examples, the third triggering mechanism 112 may be configured to initially lock with the second triggered mechanism 123. In some examples, the third triggering mechanism 112 may be configured to trigger the second triggered mechanism 123 when the housing 11 moves relative to the trigger member 12. In this case, the second locking mechanism 111 can lock the shell 11 with the first locking mechanism 131 of the sensor control device carrier 13 in the initial state, thereby reducing the possibility of the sensor control device carrier 13 being mistakenly triggered in the initial state; the third triggering mechanism 112 can lock the shell 11 with the second triggered mechanism 123 of the trigger member 12 in the initial state, thereby reducing the possibility of the trigger member 12 being mistakenly triggered in the initial state. In addition, when the shell 11 moves relative to the trigger member 12 (for example, when the shell 11 is pressed), the second triggered mechanism 123 on the trigger member 12 can be triggered by the third triggering mechanism 112 on the shell 11, thereby enabling the first triggering mechanism 121 of the trigger member 12 to trigger the first triggered mechanism 132 of the sensor control device carrier 13, thereby enabling the first locking mechanism 131 of the sensor control device carrier 13 to release the locked state with the shell 11, thereby enabling the sensor control device carrier 13 to move from the distal end to the proximal end.

[0166] In some examples, the second locking mechanism 111 and the third triggering mechanism 112 may be disposed on the inner wall of the housing 11. The second locking mechanism 111 may be disposed corresponding to the first locking mechanism 131, and the third triggering mechanism 112 may be disposed corresponding to the second triggered mechanism 123.

[0167] 10B , in some examples, the housing 11, the trigger member 12, and the sensor control device carrier 13 can be nested in sequence, with the housing 11 being located at the outermost side for applying force. In some examples, the first trigger mechanism 121 and the first triggered mechanism 132 can be arranged correspondingly and can be arranged directly below the second locking mechanism 111 and the first locking mechanism 131. In this case, when the first triggered mechanism 132 is triggered by the first trigger mechanism 121 and moves inward, it can drive the first locking mechanism 131 to move inward, thereby unlocking the first locking mechanism 131 from the second locking mechanism 111. This can improve the effectiveness of the triggering and simplify the internal space of the sensor application device 10.

[0168] In some examples, there may be more than one second locking mechanism 111 . For example, there may be two second locking mechanisms 111 , which are located on the front and back surfaces of the inner wall of the housing 11 .

[0169] In some examples, there may be more than one third trigger mechanism 112 . For example, there may be two third trigger mechanisms 112 , which are located on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the housing 11 .

[0170] In some examples, the second locking mechanism 111 may be a protrusion formed on the inner wall of the housing 11 , and the size and shape of the protrusion are such that it can engage with the first locking mechanism 131 .

[0171] In some examples, referring to Figures 8A and 11 , the third trigger mechanism 112 may include a second locking structure 1121 and a second sliding structure 1122. The second locking structure 1121 may be configured to lock with the first locking structure 1231, thereby locking the housing 11 and the trigger member 12; the second sliding structure 1122 may be configured to slide relative to the first sliding structure 1232 to unlock the housing 11 and the trigger member 12.

[0172] In some examples, the second locking structure 1121 and the second sliding structure 1122 may be two protrusions disposed adjacent to each other vertically, the second locking structure 1121 may be a lower protrusion, and the second sliding structure 1122 may be an upper protrusion.

[0173] In some examples, the first locking structure 1231 can be snapped into the lower protrusion to lock with the lower protrusion.

[0174] In some examples, the surfaces corresponding to the first sliding structure 1232 and the upper protrusion may both be inclined surfaces or smooth surfaces, thereby enabling relative movement between the first sliding structure 1232 and the upper protrusion.

[0175] 8A, 8B, and 11, in some examples, a fifth guide rail 1242 (see FIG8A and FIG8B) may be provided on the outer wall of the third main body 124, and a sixth guide rail 113 (see FIG11) corresponding to the fifth guide rail 1242 may be provided on the inner wall of the housing 11. In this case, the housing 11 and the trigger member 12 can move relatively stably relative to each other, thereby improving the stability and effectiveness of the triggering of the trigger member 12.

[0176] In some examples, the number of fifth guide rails 1242 and sixth guide rails 113 can be the same. In some examples, the fifth guide rails 1242 can be evenly distributed on the outer wall of the third body portion 124. In some examples, the sixth guide rails 113 can be evenly distributed on the inner wall of the housing 11. This can further enhance the stability of the movement of the housing 11 and the trigger member 12.

[0177] Fig. 12 is an exploded schematic diagram showing a sealing assembly according to an example of the present disclosure. Fig. 13 is an exploded schematic diagram showing a sensor applicator cap 30 according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0178] The various components shown in Figure 12 together constitute a sealing assembly. Referring to Figure 12, in some examples, the sealing assembly may include a sensor control device 20, a needle-shaped portion 1421, and a sensor cap 22. The sensor control device 20 may include a housing 23 and a sensor 21. The needle-shaped portion 1421, the housing 23, and the sensor cap 22 may be connected to form a sealed space to seal the sensor 21. In this case, since the sensor 21 needs to be implanted into the host, the sensor 21 must be sterilized before implantation, and the sensor 21 must be in a sterile environment before implantation. The sealed space formed by the needle-shaped portion 1421, the housing 23, and the sensor cap 22 can ensure that the sensor 21 is in a sterile environment before implantation, thereby ensuring that the implantation is harmless.

[0179] In some examples, an adhesive sheet may be provided at the bottom of the housing 23. Thus, the sensor control device 20 can be more firmly attached to the host's body surface by utilizing the adhesiveness of the adhesive sheet.

[0180] In some examples, the sensor control device 20 may include functional components such as a signal processor, a signal transmitter, and a power supply disposed within the housing 23. In this case, the signal processor may analyze and process physiological information of the host detected by the sensor 21, and the signal transmitter may transmit the physiological signals of the host analyzed and processed by the signal processor to the reader 2.

[0181] 13 , in some examples, the sensor applicator cap 30 may include a decapping structure 32 and a drying member 31. The decapping structure 32 can be used to simultaneously remove the sensor cap 22 when the operator removes the sensor applicator cap 30. This can improve the operator's operating experience.

[0182] In some examples, the drying member 31 can be used to keep the internal space formed by the shell 11 and the sensor application device cap 30 dry, which can reduce the impact of the humid environment on the performance of the electronic devices and sensors 21 in the housing 23, thereby slowing down the expiration date of the electronic devices and sensors 21.

[0183] In some examples, the drying member 31 may have a fourth through hole 310 . The fourth through hole 310 may be used to allow the sensor cap 22 to pass through and be snapped onto the decapping structure 32 .

[0184] According to the present disclosure, a sensor application device 10 that improves triggering effectiveness and operator's operating experience can be provided.

[0185] Although the present disclosure has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples, it will be understood that the above description does not limit the present disclosure in any form. Those skilled in the art may modify and change the present disclosure as needed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A sensor application device, characterized in that The sensor application device is configured to apply the sensor control device to the host, and the sensor application device has a proximal end and a distal end and includes a shell, a sensor control device carrier, a sharp object module and a trigger member; the sensor control device carrier is configured to releasably receive the sensor control device; the sharp object module is configured to releasably apply the sensor control device to the host; the trigger member is configured to cause the sensor control device carrier to drive the sharp object module and the sensor control device from the distal end to the proximal end when triggered by the shell; the sharp object module is also configured to be triggered by the trigger member when it moves a predetermined distance relative to the trigger member under the drive of the sensor control device carrier, and move from the proximal end to the distal end.

2. The sensor application device according to claim 1, characterized in that A first driving member is included, and the first driving member is configured to drive the sensor control device carrier to move from the distal end to the proximal end when the triggering member is triggered by the housing.

3. The sensor application device according to claim 1, characterized in that A second driving member is included, and the second driving member is configured to drive the sharp object module to move from the proximal end to the distal end when the sharp object module moves the predetermined distance relative to the trigger member and is triggered by the trigger member.

4. The sensor application device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The sensor control device carrier includes a first locking mechanism and a first triggered mechanism, wherein the first locking mechanism is configured to be locked with the housing in an initial state, and the first triggered mechanism is configured to move the sensor control device carrier from the distal end to the proximal end when triggered by the trigger member.

5. The sensor application device according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that The sensor control device carrier includes a first limiting mechanism, and the sharp object module includes a first retaining mechanism. The first limiting mechanism is configured to limit the movement of the sharp object module relative to the sensor control device carrier by engaging with the first retaining mechanism.

6. The sensor application device according to claim 4, characterized in that The trigger member includes a first trigger mechanism, and the first trigger mechanism is configured to trigger the first triggered mechanism when the trigger member is triggered by the housing.

7. The sensor application device according to claim 5, characterized in that The trigger member includes a second trigger mechanism, and the second trigger mechanism is configured to trigger the first retaining mechanism when the sharp object module moves the preset distance.

8. The sensor application device according to claim 6, characterized in that The triggering member includes a second triggered mechanism, which is configured to be locked with the housing in the initial state and to enable the first triggering mechanism to trigger the first triggered mechanism when triggered by the housing.

9. The sensor application device according to claim 1, 7 or 8, characterized in that: The trigger member extends out of the housing and is in a first position in an initial state. The housing is in a second position in the initial state. The housing triggers the trigger member by moving from the second position to the first position.

10. The sensor application device according to claim 8, characterized in that The shell includes a second locking mechanism and a third triggering mechanism, the second locking mechanism is configured to lock with the first locking mechanism in the initial state, and the third triggering mechanism is configured to lock with the second triggered mechanism in the initial state, and trigger the second triggered mechanism when the shell moves relative to the triggering member.

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