Biological information measurement device and garment

Abstract

This biological information measurement device comprises a clip and a measuring instrument for measuring biological information. This clip includes a first member and a second member, and is configured to sandwich a garment between the first member and the second member. The biological information measurement device can be fixed to the garment using the clip. The measuring instrument is directly or indirectly held by the first member and has a measurement surface. The measurement surface is covered with cloth or fiber in a state of being fixed to the garment.

Description

Biometric information measuring device and clothing

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for measuring biological information that can be measured numerically, such as the body temperature of a wearer.

[0002] A biological information measuring device is described in Patent Document 1. The biological information measuring device of Patent Document 1 includes a device main body with a built-in body temperature sensor and a holder.

[0003] The device body is placed in contact with the undergarment fabric on the back side, and the holder has a clamping means capable of clamping the undergarment fabric from the front side.

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-64728

[0005] However, in a conventional configuration such as the biological information measuring device described in Patent Document 1, the device body comes into direct contact with the surface of the body.

[0006] For this reason, the wearer of the biological information measuring device (the person whose body temperature is to be measured) is likely to experience discomfort or an odd feeling such as coldness or pain.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a biological information measuring device that can measure biological information of a subject while suppressing discomfort or annoyance to the subject.

[0008] A bioinformation measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a clip and a measuring instrument for measuring bioinformation. The clip includes a first member and a second member, and is configured to clamp clothing between the first member and the second member. The bioinformation measuring device can be fixed to clothing using the clip. The measuring instrument is held directly or indirectly by the first member and includes a measuring surface. When fixed to the clothing, the measuring surface is covered with fabric or fabric.

[0009] In this configuration, the measuring device comes into indirect contact with the body via the cloth or fiber, thereby preventing the measuring device from coming into direct contact with the body.

[0010] According to this invention, it is possible to measure biological information of a subject while suppressing discomfort or annoyance from being caused to the subject.

[0011] FIG. 1A is a first plan view of a bioinformation measuring device according to a first embodiment, FIG. 1B is a side cross-sectional view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 1C is a second plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2A is a first plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing, FIG. 2B is a side cross-sectional view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing, and FIG. 2C is a second plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing. FIG. 4A is a first plan view of a clip according to the first embodiment, FIG. 4B is a side view of the clip according to the first embodiment, FIG. 4C is a second plan view of the clip according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 4D is a side cross-sectional view of the clip according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5(A) is a first plan view of a measuring instrument according to the first embodiment, FIG. 5(B) is a side view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 5(C) is a second plan view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal configuration of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a side cross-sectional view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 9(A) is a first plan view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment, FIGS. 9(B) and 9(D) are side cross-sectional views of a bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 9(C) is a second plan view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10(A) is a side cross-sectional view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment attached to clothing, and FIG. 10(B) is a plan view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment attached to clothing. FIG. 11 is a side cross-sectional view of a similar example of a bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment. 12A and 12B are side cross-sectional views of a biological information measuring device according to a fifth embodiment, Fig. 13 is a side cross-sectional view of a biological information measuring device according to a sixth embodiment, and Fig. 14 is a side cross-sectional view of a biological information measuring device according to a seventh embodiment.FIG. 15(A) is a side cross-sectional view of a bioinformation measuring device attached to clothing according to the eighth embodiment, and FIG. 15(B) is a plan view of the bioinformation measuring device attached to clothing according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 16(A) is a first plan view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the ninth embodiment, and FIG. 16(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 17(A) is a first plan view of a clip according to the ninth embodiment, and FIG. 17(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the clip according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 18(A) is a first plan view of a bag according to the ninth embodiment, and FIG. 18(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bag according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 19 is a side cross-sectional view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a side cross-sectional view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the eleventh embodiment.

[0012] [First embodiment] A biological information measuring device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that in each embodiment of the present invention, including this embodiment, a case where a thermometer is used as the measuring device is shown. Note that the measuring device is not limited to a thermometer, and may be any device that is shaped so as to be wearable on a subject and that can measure the subject's biological information that can be measured as a numerical value.

[0013] Figure 1(A) is a first plan view of the bioinformation measuring device related to the first embodiment, Figure 1(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bioinformation measuring device related to the first embodiment, and Figure 1(C) is a second plan view of the bioinformation measuring device related to the first embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 2(A) is a first plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing, FIG. 2(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing, and FIG. 2(C) is a second plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing. Note that hatching has been added appropriately in FIGS. 2(A), 2(B), and 2(C) to make the relationship between the components easier to understand. Also, FIG. 2(C) does not show the subject's skin. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing.

[0015] 1(A) to 1(C), 2(A) to 2(D), and 3, the bio-information measuring device 10 includes a clip 20 and a measuring instrument 30. Below, the specific configurations of the clip 20 and the measuring instrument 30 will be first described, and then the bio-information measuring device 10 will be described in detail.

[0016] (Shape of clip 20) Figure 4(A) is a first plan view of the clip according to the first embodiment, Figure 4(B) is a side view of the clip according to the first embodiment, Figure 4(C) is a second plan view of the clip according to the first embodiment, and Figure 4(D) is a side cross-sectional view of the clip according to the first embodiment.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 4(A) to 4(D), the clip 20 includes a first member 21 and a second member 22.

[0018] The first member 21 has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape extending in the L and W directions in plan view (viewed in the T direction (thickness) in FIGS. 4B and 4D).

[0019] The first member 21 has a first surface F211 and a second surface F212 that are perpendicular to the direction T. The first surface F211 and the second surface F212 face each other.

[0020] The first member 21 has one end E211 and the other end E212 in the L direction.

[0021] The first member 21 has a through hole 29 that penetrates between the first surface F211 and the second surface F212. The through hole 29 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape in a plan view, but is not limited to this shape as long as it can accommodate a measuring instrument 30, which will be described later. The through hole 29 corresponds to the "first through hole" of the present invention. Note that the through hole 29 may have a shape that opens at the other end E212 in the L direction or a shape that opens at a side end of the first member 21.

[0022] The second members 22 are strip-shaped and extend in the L direction, and there are multiple second members 22. Each of the multiple second members 22 has a third surface F221 and a fourth surface F222 that are perpendicular to the T direction. The third surface F221 and the fourth surface F222 face each other. Each of the multiple second members 22 has one end E221 and the other end E222 in the L direction.

[0023] The width of the plurality of second members 22 is smaller than half the width of the first member 21. Furthermore, the width of the plurality of second members 22 is preferably equal to or smaller than the width of one and the other portions of the first member 21 that remain on both sides after the through holes 29 are formed.

[0024] The second members 22 are disposed close to the first surface F211 of the first member 21 so that the third surfaces F221 face the first surface F211 of the first member 21. In this case, the third surfaces F221 may be in contact with the first surface F211 near the other ends E222 of the second members 22 in the L direction.

[0025] One of the plurality of second members 22 is disposed near one end in the W direction of the first member 21. The other of the plurality of second members 22 is disposed near the other end in the W direction of the first member 21. In plan view, the plurality of second members 22 are disposed at positions that do not overlap with the formation region of the through holes 29 in the first member 21.

[0026] The plurality of second members 22 are thinner than the first members 21. Note that the plurality of second members 22 may be as thick as the first members 21, but are preferably thinner than the first members 21, and are preferably as thin as possible within a range that ensures strength against stresses that may occur when the bio-information measuring device 10 is attached to the clothing CL.

[0027] One end E211 of the first member 21 in the L direction and one end E221 of each of the plurality of second members 22 in the L direction are connected by a curved portion 23. The curved portion 23 is integrally formed with the first member 21 and the second member 22.

[0028] The clip 20, which is made up of the first member 21, the second member 22, and the curved portion 23, has a predetermined elastic modulus. As a result, the clip 20 has elasticity such that the first member 21 is substantially undeformed, the second member 22 is only slightly deformed, and the curved portion 23 is deformed by an external stress. Therefore, the clip 20 can generate, by the curved portion 23, an urging force that presses the first member 21 against the third surface F221 of the second member 22, or an urging force that presses the second member 22 against the first surface F211 of the first member 21.

[0029] (Shape and schematic configuration of measuring instrument 30) Fig. 5(A) is a first plan view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment, Fig. 5(B) is a side view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment, and Fig. 5(C) is a second plan view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal configuration of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment.

[0030] 5A to 5C and 6, the measuring instrument 30 includes a rectangular parallelepiped housing 300. The housing 300 has a first main surface 301 and a second main surface 302 that face each other. The housing 300 has an internal space A300.

[0031] The measuring instrument 30 includes a plurality of temperature sensors 311, 312, 313, and 314, a plurality of thermal resistance elements 321 and 322, and heat insulators 331 and 332. The plurality of temperature sensors 311, 312, 313, and 314 have the same characteristics. The plurality of thermal resistance elements 321 and 322 have the same thermal resistivity but different thicknesses.

[0032] The temperature sensor 311, the thermal resistance element 321, the temperature sensor 312, and the insulator 331 are stacked in this order to form a first layered body for measuring body temperature. The temperature sensor 313, the thermal resistance element 322, the temperature sensor 314, and the insulator 332 are stacked in this order to form a second layered body for measuring body temperature.

[0033] The first stack and the second stack are disposed adjacent to each other. The first stack and the second stack are fixed to the inner surface of the wall forming the first main surface 301 of the housing 300 using fixing members 34. The fixing members 34 have a predetermined thermal conductivity. The temperature sensor 311 of the first stack is in contact with the fixing members 34. The temperature sensor 313 of the second stack is in contact with the fixing members 34.

[0034] As a result, the measuring device 30 constitutes a heat flow thermometer that measures the temperature using the heat flow from the first main surface 301 side (heat flow that passes through the first main surface 301). In other words, the first main surface 301 is the "measurement surface" of the present invention.

[0035] (Configuration and Wearing Mode of Biological Information Measuring Device 10) As shown in Figures 1(A) to 1(C), 2(A) to 2(D), and 3, the measuring device 30 is housed in the through-hole 29 of the clip 20. The measuring device 30 is fixed to the clip 20 with an adhesive. In this way, the biological information measuring device 10 is made up of the clip 20 and the measuring device 30.

[0036] The first main surface 301 (measurement surface) of the measuring device 30 is substantially flush with the first surface F211 of the first member 21 of the clip 20.

[0037] The person being measured is wearing clothing CL. The clothing CL has a front surface FF and a back surface FB. The back surface FB abuts against the skin surface FSK of the person being measured. At least the portion of the clothing CL that is clamped by the clip 20 is made of cloth or fiber.

[0038] The first member 21 and second member 22 of the clip 20 clamp the clothing CL. At this time, the first surface F211 of the first member 21 abuts against the front surface FF of the clothing CL, and the third surface F221 of the second member 22 abuts against the back surface FB of the clothing CL. In other words, the first main surface 301, which is the measurement surface of the measuring device 30, is covered by the clothing CL made of cloth or fiber. "Covered" here means that 90% or more of the first main surface 301 is covered by the clothing CL.

[0039] As a result, the measuring instrument 30 of the biological information measuring device 10 does not come into direct contact with the skin SK of the person being measured (the person wearing the biological information measuring device 10), but comes into indirect contact with the skin SK of the person being measured via the clothing CL. Therefore, even when wearing the biological information measuring device 10, the person being measured is unlikely to feel any discomfort or strangeness such as coldness or pain.

[0040] Furthermore, in the clip 20, a biasing force is generated on the first member 21 so that it presses against the second member 22, so that the first member 21 generates a biasing force that presses against the clothing CL, and the second member 22 receives this biasing force, thereby firmly clamping the clothing CL. This makes it difficult for the position of the bioinformation measuring device 10 relative to the subject, i.e., the body temperature measurement position, to shift. Therefore, the bioinformation measuring device 10 can stably measure the body temperature of the subject.

[0041] Furthermore, by configuring the measuring device 30 as a heat flow thermometer, the body temperature of the person being measured can be measured with high accuracy even if the measuring device 30 is not in direct contact with the skin SK of the person being measured.

[0042] Specifically, the body temperature Tb of the subject can be measured by comparing the heat flows of the first and second stacks, which have different thermal resistors (thermal resistances). For example, if the body temperature is Tb, the temperatures measured by the temperature sensors 311, 312, 313, and 314 are T1, T2, T3, and T4, respectively, the thermal resistances of the thermal resistance elements 321 and 322 are RpA and RpB, respectively, and the unknown thermal resistance is RB, the following simultaneous equations can be set:

[0043] (T1-T2) / RpA=(Tb-T1) / RB (T3-T4) / RpB=(Tb-T3) / RB The body temperature Tb can be calculated (measured) by solving these simultaneous equations so as to eliminate the thermal resistance RB. The unknown thermal resistance RB is mainly composed of the subject's body, including their skin, and their clothing CL.

[0044] As described above, the biological information measuring device 10 can measure the body temperature of the subject (the person wearing the biological information measuring device 10) while minimizing discomfort and annoyance to the subject.

[0045] Furthermore, the second members 22 do not overlap the area where the through-holes 29 of the first member 21 are formed, i.e., the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) of the measuring device 30. Therefore, only the clothing CL is interposed between the body temperature measurement surface and the skin SK. This allows the measuring device 30 to measure the body temperature of the person being measured with greater accuracy.

[0046] Furthermore, in the bio-information measuring device 10, the measurement surface is substantially flush with the first surface F211 of the first member 21, which prevents the measuring device 30 from undesirably pressing against the skin SK. This further reduces the discomfort felt when the bio-information measuring device 10 is worn. While it is more preferable for the measurement surface to be completely flush with the first surface F211 of the first member 21, it is sufficient for the measurement surface to be substantially flush within a range in which it slightly protrudes from the first surface F211 to an extent that does not cause the above-mentioned discomfort, or is slightly recessed from the first surface F211 within an acceptable range of measurement accuracy.

[0047] Furthermore, in the biological information measuring device 10, the second member 22 is thinner than the first member 21. This allows the inside of the clothing CL (on the skin SK side) to be thinner. Therefore, the biological information measuring device 10 can further reduce discomfort when worn.

[0048] Second Embodiment A biological information measuring device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the second embodiment.

[0049] 7, the bio-information measuring device 10A according to the second embodiment differs from the bio-information measuring device 10 according to the first embodiment in the position of the measuring instrument 30 relative to the clip 20. The other configuration of the bio-information measuring device 10A is the same as that of the bio-information measuring device 10, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

[0050] In the bio-information measuring device 10A, the first main surface 301 of the measuring instrument 30 protrudes toward the second member 22 more than the first surface F211 of the first member 21. Furthermore, the first main surface 301 is located closer to the first member 21 than the fourth surface F222 of the second member 22.

[0051] As a result, the clothing CL is sandwiched between the first member 21 and the second member 22 in the W direction as well, by the portion of the measuring device 30 that protrudes from the first surface F211 of the first member 21 and the plurality of second members 22. Therefore, the biological information measuring device 10A is more firmly attached to the clothing CL.

[0052] Furthermore, in the biological information measuring device 10A, the measuring device 30 does not protrude from the fourth surface F222 of the second member 22. Therefore, the biological information measuring device 10A can reduce discomfort when worn.

[0053] [Third Embodiment] A biological information measuring device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 8 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the third embodiment.

[0054] 8, the bio-information measuring device 10B according to the third embodiment differs from the bio-information measuring device 10A according to the second embodiment in the shape of the clip 20B and the position of the measuring instrument 30B relative to the clip 20B. The other configuration of the bio-information measuring device 10B is the same as that of the bio-information measuring device 10A, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

[0055] The biological information measuring device 10B includes a clip 20B and a measuring instrument 30B.

[0056] The clip 20B differs from the clip 20 in that it does not have a through-hole 29. That is, the first surface F211 is entirely flat.

[0057] The measuring device 30B is thinner than the measuring device 30. The thickness of the measuring device 30B is smaller than the sum of the thickness of the clothing CL and the thickness of the second member 22.

[0058] The measuring device 30B is fixed in contact with the first surface F211 of the first member 21 of the clip 20B. At this time, the measuring device 30B is fixed so that the second main surface 302 is in contact with the first surface F211 of the first member 21 and the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) faces the second member 22.

[0059] With this configuration, the biological information measuring device 10B can achieve the same effects as the biological information measuring device 10A.

[0060] [Fourth Embodiment] A bioinformation measuring device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 9(A) is a first plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment, Figs. 9(B) and 9(D) are side cross-sectional views of the bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment, and Fig. 9(C) is a second plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment. Fig. 9(B) shows a state in which the second member 22C is brought close to the first member 21C, and Fig. 9(D) shows a state in which the second member 22C is moved away from the first member 21C.

[0061] 9(A), 9(B), 9(C), and 9(D), the bioinformation measuring device 10C according to the fourth embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10 according to the first embodiment in the configuration of a clip 20C. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10C is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

[0062] The biological information measuring device 10C includes a clip 20C and a measuring instrument 30. The clip 20C includes a first member 21C, a second member 22C, and a spring PS.

[0063] The first member 21C has a portion protruding from the first surface F211 near one end E211 in the L direction. This protruding portion serves as a fulcrum 24 for rotating the second member 22C (a fulcrum that serves as the center of rotation of the first member 21C and the second member 22C: a rotation axis).

[0064] The first member 21C has a through hole 291. The through hole 291 of the first member 21C has the same shape as the through hole 29 of the first member 21.

[0065] The second member 22C is plate-shaped and has approximately the same area as the first member 21C. The second member 22C has a through hole 292. The formation area of ​​the through hole 292 overlaps with the formation area of ​​the through hole 291 of the first member 21C in plan view.

[0066] A portion of the second member 22C near one end E221 in the L direction is connected to the protruding portion of the first member 21C. At this time, the second member 22C is connected to the first member 21C in a rotatable state.

[0067] A spring PS is provided at a fulcrum 24 where the first member 21C and the second member 22C are connected. The spring PS generates a biasing force such that the other end E212 in the L direction of the first member 21C approaches the other end E222 in the L direction of the second member 22C, or such that the other end E222 in the L direction of the second member 22C approaches the other end E212 in the L direction of the first member 21C. In other words, the spring PS generates a biasing force that presses the first member 21C against the second member 22C, or a biasing force that presses the second member 22C against the first member 21C.

[0068] The measuring device 30 is housed in and fixed to the through-hole 291 of the first member 21C. As a result, the second member 22C forms a shape that surrounds the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) of the measuring device 30 in a plan view. The portion of the measuring device 30 that is exposed on the first surface F211 side from the through-hole 291 of the first member 21C and the first main surface 301 of the measuring device 30 that can be seen from the second member 22C side is called the exposed portion.

[0069] The first main surface 301 of the measuring device 30 protrudes toward the second member 22C beyond the first surface F211 of the first member 21C. Furthermore, the first main surface 301 of the measuring device 30 is located closer to the first member 21C than the fourth surface F222 of the second member 22C.

[0070] Fig. 10(A) is a side cross-sectional view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment attached to clothing, and Fig. 10(B) is a plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment attached to clothing. In Fig. 10(B), hatching has been added as appropriate to make the relationship between the components easier to understand. Fig. 10(B) is a plan view viewed from the skin side, and the subject's skin is not shown in Fig. 10(B).

[0071] The first member 21C and second member 22C of the clip 20C are positioned approximately parallel to each other and clamp the clothing CL. Furthermore, the clip 20C uses a spring PS to generate a biasing force so as to press the first member 21C against the second member 22C, or to press the second member 22C against the first member 21C. This allows the clothing CL to be securely clamped between the first member 21C and the second member 22C.

[0072] This makes it difficult for the position of the biological information measuring device 10C relative to the subject, i.e., the body temperature measurement position, to shift, and therefore the biological information measuring device 10C can stably measure the body temperature of the subject.

[0073] Furthermore, in the biological information measuring device 10C, the portion of the measuring device 30 that protrudes from the first surface F211 of the first member 21C fits into the through holes 292 of the multiple second members 22C.

[0074] As a result, the clothing CL is sandwiched between the first member 21C and the second member 22C in both the L direction and the W direction. Therefore, the biological information measuring device 10C is attached to the clothing CL even more firmly.

[0075] Furthermore, in the bio-information measuring device 10C, by applying force near one end E211 of the first member 21C in the L direction and near one end E221 of the second member 22C in the L direction, the portion of the second member 22C containing the through hole 292 can be easily separated from the portion of the first member 21C where the measuring instrument 30 is housed.

[0076] This allows the subject to easily remove the biological information measuring device 10C from the clothing CL.

[0077] Furthermore, in the bioinformation measuring device 10C, one end E211 of the first member 21C protrudes from the second surface F212, and the fourth surface F222 of the second member 22C is flat. This prevents the clip 20C from having any protrusions on the subject's skin. This reduces discomfort when the bioinformation measuring device 10C is worn.

[0078] Note that the configuration shown in FIG. 11 can also be applied as a configuration similar to the bio-information measuring device 10C. FIG. 11 is a side cross-sectional view of a similar example of the bio-information measuring device according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the bio-information measuring device 10CA differs from the bio-information measuring device 10 shown in FIGS. 9(A), 9(B), 9(C), and 9(D) in the shape of the clip 20CA. The other configuration of the bio-information measuring device 10CA is the same as that of the bio-information measuring device 10C, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

[0079] The clip 20CA includes a first member 21CA and a second member 22CA. The second surface F212 of the first member 21CA is a flat surface. The fourth surface F222 of the second member 22CA is a flat surface. The spring PSA generates a biasing force in a direction narrowing the gap between a portion of the first member 21CA where the measuring device 30 is disposed and a portion of the second member 22CA facing the measuring device 30.

[0080] In this way, the shapes of the first member 21CA and the second member 22CA can be selected appropriately as long as the configuration generates a biasing force in the direction of narrowing the gap between the portion of the first member 21CA where the measuring device 30 is located and the portion of the second member 22CA facing the measuring device 30.

[0081] Furthermore, by having the outer surface of the clip 20CA be a flat surface, as in the first member 21CA and the second member 22CA, the biological information measuring device 10CA can be made even thinner.

[0082] [Fifth Embodiment] A bioinformation measuring device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figures 12(A) and 12(B) are side cross-sectional views of the bioinformation measuring device according to the fifth embodiment. Figure 12(A) shows a state in which the second member 22D is brought close to the first member 21D, and Figure 12(B) shows a state in which the second member 22D is moved away from the first member 21D.

[0083] 12A and 12B, the bio-information measuring device 10D according to the fifth embodiment differs from the bio-information measuring device 10 according to the first embodiment in the configuration of a clip 20D. The other configuration of the bio-information measuring device 10D is the same as that of the bio-information measuring device 10, and a description of the same parts will be omitted.

[0084] The biological information measuring device 10D includes a clip 20D and a measuring instrument 30. The clip 20D includes a first member 21D and a second member 22D.

[0085] The first member 21D has a portion that protrudes from the first surface F211 near one end E211 in the L direction. This protruding portion serves as a fulcrum (rotation axis) for rotating the second member 22D.

[0086] The second members 22D have the same shape as the second members 22 according to the first embodiment. The portions of the second members 22D near one end E221 in the L direction are connected to the protrusion of the first member 21D. At this time, the second members 22D are connected to the first member 21D in a rotatable manner.

[0087] One of the first member 21D and the second member 22D is a ferromagnetic material (magnet), and the other is a paramagnetic material. Note that both the first member 21D and the second member 22D may be ferromagnetic materials. When both the first member 21D and the second member 22D are ferromagnetic materials, the polarities of the surfaces facing each other are opposite.

[0088] With this configuration, the clip 20D generates, by magnetic force, a biasing force that presses the first member 21D against the second member 22D or a biasing force that presses the second member 22D against the first member 21D.

[0089] As a result, the biological information measuring device 10D can achieve the same effects as the biological information measuring device 10.

[0090] Sixth Embodiment A biological information measuring device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 13 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the sixth embodiment.

[0091] 13 , the bioinformation measuring device 10E according to the sixth embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10D according to the fifth embodiment in the configuration of a clip 20E. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10E is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10D, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

[0092] The clip 20E includes a first member 21E and a second member 22E. The first member 21E has a similar configuration to the first member 21D.

[0093] The second member 22E includes a magnetic layer L221 and a cushion layer L222. The magnetic layer L221 and the cushion layer L222 are stacked one on top of the other. The magnetic layer L221 forms a third surface F221 of the second member 22E. The cushion layer L222 forms a fourth surface F222 of the second member 22E.

[0094] The cushion layer L222 is made of a material with lower thermal conductivity than the magnetic layer L221. As a result, the fourth surface F222 is made of a material with lower thermal conductivity than the third surface F221.

[0095] With this configuration, the biological information measuring device 10E can generate a biasing force by magnetic force in the same way as the biological information measuring device 10D, while suppressing discomfort such as coldness in the part that comes into contact with the skin SK.

[0096] Seventh Embodiment A biological information measuring device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 14 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the seventh embodiment.

[0097] 14, the bio-information measuring device 10F according to the seventh embodiment differs from the bio-information measuring device 10D according to the fifth embodiment in the configuration of a clip 20F. The other configuration of the bio-information measuring device 10F is the same as that of the bio-information measuring device 10D, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

[0098] The clip 20F includes a first member 21, a second member 22, a magnet 41, and a magnet 42. The first member 21 and the second member 22 have the same configuration as the first member 21 and the second member 22 of the bio-information measuring device 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0099] The magnets 41 and 42 are ferromagnetic materials. The magnet 41 is attached to the first member 21. The magnet 42 is attached to the second member 22. The magnets 41 and 42 are attached to the first member 21 and the second member 22 such that when the first member 21 and the second member 22 are closely opposed to each other, the polarities of the opposing surfaces of the magnets 41 and 42 are opposite to each other.

[0100] With this configuration, the biological information measuring device 10F can generate a biasing force by magnetic force in the same way as the biological information measuring device 10D, while suppressing discomfort such as coldness in the part that comes into contact with the skin SK.

[0101] Eighth Embodiment A garment according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0102] Fig. 15(A) is a side cross-sectional view of a state in which a bioinformation measuring device is attached to clothing according to the eighth embodiment, and Fig. 15(B) is a plan view of a state in which a bioinformation measuring device is attached to clothing according to the eighth embodiment. Fig. 15(B) is a plan view seen from the skin side, and Fig. 15(B) illustrates the subject's skin without showing it. Figs. 15(A) and 15(B) also illustrate the case in which the bioinformation measuring device 10A according to the second embodiment is attached.

[0103] As shown in FIGS. 15(A) and 15(B), the garment CLA includes a first thickness portion CLtk and a second thickness portion CLtn.

[0104] The second thickness portion CLtn is thinner than the first thickness portion CLtk. The second thickness portion CLtn is disposed relative to the first thickness portion CLtk so as to include an area where the measuring instrument 30 overlaps in a plan view when the bio-information measuring device 10A is attached.

[0105] This configuration shortens the distance between the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) of the measuring device 30 and the skin SK, allowing the biological information measuring device 10A to measure body temperature with higher accuracy.

[0106] Furthermore, since the clothing CLA has the second thickness portion CLtn, the subject can wear the bio-information measuring device 10A on the clothing CLA so that the measuring instrument 30 is placed against the second thickness portion CLtn. This allows the subject to wear the bio-information measuring device 10A at a substantially fixed position on the body.

[0107] The mark for the wearing position is not limited to the second thickness portion CLtn, but may be a mark printed on the clothing CLA or the like.

[0108] [Ninth Embodiment] A bioinformation measuring device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 16(A) is a first plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the ninth embodiment, and Fig. 16(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the ninth embodiment. Fig. 17(A) is a first plan view of a clip according to the ninth embodiment, and Fig. 17(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the clip according to the ninth embodiment. Fig. 18(A) is a first plan view of a bag according to the ninth embodiment, and Fig. 18(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bag according to the ninth embodiment.

[0109] 16(A) and 16(B), a bioinformation measuring device 10G according to the ninth embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10 according to the first embodiment in that it further includes a clip 20G and a bag 50. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10G is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

[0110] 17A and 17B, a clip 20G includes a first member 21G and a second member 22. The first member 21G includes a first flat plate 211G and a second flat plate 212G.

[0111] The flat plate 211G has a first surface F211 and a second surface F212. The flat plate 211G has a configuration similar to that of the first member 21 according to the first embodiment, except that the through-hole 29 is omitted.

[0112] The flat plate 212G has a fifth surface F213 and a sixth surface F214.

[0113] The flat plate 211G and the flat plate 212G are arranged in a state where the first surface F211 and the fifth surface F213 are closely opposed to each other.

[0114] One end E211 of the flat plate 211G is connected to the second portion 22 via the curved portion 23. The other end E212 of the flat plate 211G is connected to a flat plate 212G.

[0115] With this configuration, the clip 20G has a slit SL21 between the flat plates 211G and 212G.

[0116] 18(A) and 18(B), the bag 50 is made of cloth or fiber and includes a main body portion 51 and an attachment portion 52.

[0117] The main body portion 51 has an internal space SP51 and is bag-shaped with an opening. The attachment portion 52 has an internal space SP52 and is bag-shaped with an opening. The opening of the main body portion 51 is located at one end of the bag 50 in the L direction, and the opening of the attachment portion 52 is located at the other end of the bag 50 in the L direction.

[0118] The measuring device 30 is housed in the internal space SP51 of the main body part 51. At this time, the measuring device 30 is arranged with the second main surface 302 facing the attachment part 52. In other words, the measuring device 30 is arranged with the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) visible from the front when viewed from the side of the first member 21G opposite to the side where the second member 22G is arranged.

[0119] The bag 50 is arranged with a part of the attachment portion 52 sandwiched between the slit SL21 of the clip 20G. In other words, the bag 50 is arranged with the attachment portion 52 sandwiched between the flat plates 211G and 212G of the first member 21G of the clip 20G.

[0120] The biological information measuring device 10G having such a configuration is attached to, for example, the clothing of the subject so that the bag 50 comes into contact with the subject.

[0121] This prevents the subject from feeling uneasy or uncomfortable, such as cold or painful, even when wearing the biological information measuring device 10G.

[0122] Furthermore, with this configuration, it is possible to prevent the subject from feeling uneasy or uncomfortable, such as cold or painful, without having to pinch the clothing CL.

[0123] Furthermore, with this configuration, the bag 50 can be removed from the clip 20G and the measuring device 30. This allows the bag 50 to be washed. Therefore, the parts of the biological information measuring device 10G that come into direct contact with the subject can be easily washed and kept clean. Furthermore, with this configuration, the measuring device 30 is attached to the inside of clothing, so when the measuring device 30 is attached to the inside of underwear, the position of the measuring device 30 can be more securely fixed.

[0124] [Tenth Embodiment] A biological information measuring device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 19 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the tenth embodiment.

[0125] As shown in Fig. 19 , the bioinformation measuring device 10H according to the tenth embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10G according to the ninth embodiment in that it includes an anti-slip member 60. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10H is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10G, and a description of similar parts will be omitted. Note that the clip 20H (first member 21H, flat plate 211H, flat plate 212H) of the bioinformation measuring device 10H shown in Fig. 19 has the same configuration as the clip 20G (first member 21G, flat plate 211G, flat plate 212G) of the bioinformation measuring device 10G.

[0126] The anti-slip member 60 is made of a flat film, and is made of a material that has a high coefficient of friction with respect to the skin, such as silicon or gel.

[0127] The anti-slip member 60 is disposed on the opposite side of the main body 51 of the bag 50 from the part connected to the attachment part 52 .

[0128] With this configuration, the biological information measuring device 10H can achieve the same effects as the biological information measuring device 10G, and can also more stably maintain the position of the measuring device 30 relative to the subject.

[0129] [Eleventh Embodiment] A biological information measuring device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 20 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the eleventh embodiment.

[0130] 20 , the bioinformation measuring device 10I according to the eleventh embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10G according to the ninth embodiment in the configurations of a clip 20I and a bag 50I. The other configurations of the bioinformation measuring device 10I are the same as those of the bioinformation measuring device 10G, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

[0131] As shown in FIG. 20, a clip 20I includes a first member 21I, a second member 22I, and a spring PS.

[0132] The first member 21I includes a flat plate 211I and a flat plate 212I. The flat plates 211I and 212I are arranged closely facing each other. One end of the flat plate 211I is connected to the flat plate 212I. With this configuration, the second member 21I has a slit SL21 between the flat plates 211I and 212I.

[0133] The second member 22I has a protruding portion. This protruding portion serves as a fulcrum 24I (a fulcrum that serves as the center of rotation of the first member 21I and the second member 22I: a rotation axis) for rotating the second member 22I relative to the first member 21I.

[0134] A spring PS is provided at the fulcrum 24I. The spring PS generates a biasing force that causes one end of the second member 22I to approach the flat plate 211I of the first member 21I. In other words, the spring PS generates a biasing force that presses the second member 22I against the first member 21I, or a biasing force that presses the first member 21I against the second member 22I.

[0135] The bag 50I is made of cloth and fiber and has an internal space SP50 and an opening.

[0136] The measuring device 30 is housed in the internal space SP50 of the bag 50I. At this time, the measuring device 30 is placed with the second main surface 302 facing the clip 20I. In other words, the measuring device 30 is placed with the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) visible from the front when viewed from the side of the first member 21I opposite to the side where the second member 22I is placed.

[0137] Clip 20I is arranged with a portion of bag 50 sandwiched in slit SL21. In other words, bag 50 is arranged in a state where it is sandwiched between flat plates 211I and 212I of first member 21I of clip 20I.

[0138] With this configuration, the biological information measuring device 10I achieves the same effects as the biological information measuring device 10G.

[0139] The configurations of the above-described embodiments can be combined as appropriate, and effects according to each combination can be achieved.

[0140] 10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10CA, 10D, 10E, 10F, 10G, 10H, 10I: Biological information measuring device 20, 20B, 20C, 20CA, 20D, 20E, 20F, 20G, 20H, 20I: Clip 21, 21C, 21CA, 21D, 21E, 21G, 21H, 21I: First member 22, 22C, 22CA, 22D, 22E, 22I: Second member 23: Curved portion 24, 24I: Fulcrum 29, 291, 292: Through hole 30, 30B: Measuring instrument 34: Fixing member 41, 42: Magnet 50, 50I: Bag 60: Anti-slip member 211G, 211H, 212G, 212H, 211I, 212I: Flat plate 300: Housing 301: First main surface 302: Second main surface 311, 312, 313, 314: Temperature sensor 321, 322: Thermal resistance element 331, 332: Heat insulator A300: Internal space CL, CLA: Clothing E211: One end E212: Other end E221: One end E222: Other end F211: First surface F212: Second surface F221: Third surface F222: Fourth surface F213: Fifth surface F214: Sixth surface FB: Back surface FF: Front surface FSK: Skin surface L221: Magnetic layer L222: Cushion layer PS, PSA: Spring SK: Skin SP50, SP51, SP52: Internal space

Claims

1. A bioinformation measuring device comprising: a clip; and a measuring instrument for measuring bioinformation, wherein the clip comprises a first member and a second member and is configured to clamp clothing between the first member and the second member, the bioinformation measuring device can be fixed to the clothing using the clip, the measuring instrument is held directly or indirectly by the first member and has a measuring surface, and the measuring surface is covered with cloth or fiber when fixed to the clothing.

2. The bioinformation measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the measuring instrument is attached to the first member so that the measuring surface faces the second member, and the cloth or fiber is the clothing.

3. The bioinformation measuring device according to claim 1, further comprising a bag made of said cloth or said fiber, said bag containing said measuring instrument and being clamped by said first member of said clip.

4. A biological information measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the measuring instrument measures the biological information by detecting a heat flow that passes through the measurement surface.

5. The bioinformation measuring device of claim 2, wherein the first member has a first surface on the second member side and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a first through hole penetrating between the first surface and the second surface, the measuring instrument is housed in the first through hole, the measuring surface is exposed from the first surface, and the measuring surface is approximately flush with the first surface.

6. The bioinformation measuring device of claim 2, wherein the first member has a first surface on the second member side and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a first through hole penetrating between the first surface and the second surface, the measuring instrument is housed in the first through hole, the measuring surface is exposed from the first surface, and the second member is shaped so as not to overlap the exposed portion of the measuring instrument from the first surface.

7. The bioinformation measuring device according to claim 6, wherein the second member is shaped to surround the exposed portion.

8. A bioinformation measuring device according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the exposed portion of the measuring instrument protrudes from the first surface toward the second member.

9. A bio-information measuring device as described in any one of claims 2, 5 to 8, wherein the clip has a fulcrum that serves as the center of rotation of the first member and the second member, and when the clothing is clamped, the first member and the second member are approximately parallel.

10. The bioinformation measuring device of claim 9, wherein the clip is provided with a spring that generates a biasing force to press the first member against the second member or a biasing force to press the second member against the first member.

11. The bioinformation measuring device of claim 9, wherein the clip is provided with a magnet that generates a biasing force that presses the first member against the second member or a biasing force that presses the second member against the first member.

12. A bioinformation measuring device as described in any one of claims 2, 5 to 11, wherein the second member has a third surface on the side of the first member and a fourth surface opposite the third surface, and the fourth surface is made of a material with low thermal conductivity.

13. A bioinformation measuring device according to any one of claims 2, 5 to 12, wherein the second member is thinner than the first member.

14. Clothing to which the bioinformation measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 13 is attached, wherein the contact area of ​​the measuring surface is thinner than other areas.

15. The bioinformation measuring device according to claim 3, wherein the measurement surface is positioned so that it can be seen from the front when viewed from the side of the first member opposite to the side on which the second member is positioned.

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