System for collecting excrement having temperature monitoring function

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for collecting excrement, the system having a temperature monitoring function and comprising: a mounting unit which is attached to skin; a receiving unit for receiving excrement; and a temperature measuring unit including a signal line, a thermistor, and a contact pad. The system can efficiently monitor the temperature of excrement, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve the convenience of a wearer.

Description

Sewage collection system with temperature monitoring function

[0001] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function.

[0002] Excrement collection devices that collect urine and feces are known to be products designed primarily for use by incontinent patients and, in particular, bedridden patients.

[0003] These excrement collection devices are attached to the wearer's anal or genital area, capturing and immediately storing urine, feces, and other bodily waste. Patent Document 1 and others describe a technology capable of monitoring the temperature of excrement while collecting it.

[0004] Meanwhile, although conventional excrement treatment devices could monitor the temperature of excrement, they had limitations in minimizing the discomfort of the wearer, and it was difficult to efficiently mass-produce excrement collection devices that included components for monitoring the temperature of excrement and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0005] The background technology described above is technical information that the inventor possessed for the purpose of deriving the present invention or acquired in the process of deriving the present invention, and cannot necessarily be considered as publicly known technology disclosed to the general public prior to the application for the present invention.

[0006]

[0007] Patent Document 1: KR10-2581447B

[0008] One aspect of the present invention is to provide a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function that can efficiently monitor fecal temperature while reducing manufacturing costs and improving wearer convenience.

[0009] A fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a mounting portion having one side adhered to a user's skin and having a penetration portion on the inside; a fecal receiving portion coupled to the other side of the mounting portion and configured to receive feces; and a temperature measuring portion configured to measure a temperature of the feces. The temperature measuring portion may include a signal line including a first part and a second part extending from the other end of the first part; a thermistor provided at one end of the first part; and a contact pad provided at the other end of the second part; wherein the first part may be positioned inside the penetration portion, and at least a portion of the second part may be coupled to the mounting portion.

[0010] Additionally, the length of the first part minus the radius of the penetration portion may be 10 to 20 mm.

[0011] Additionally, the mounting portion may include a main sheet portion having a film layer bonded to the other surface.

[0012] In addition, the temperature measuring unit may include a covering layer that is provided on the outside of the signal line to ensure insulation and an auxiliary film that covers at least a portion of the covering layer. One side of the excrement receiving unit may be coupled to the mounting unit while in contact with the film layer, the covering layer, and the auxiliary film, and the excrement receiving unit, the film layer, and the auxiliary film may be made of the same material.

[0013] In addition, a concave portion may be provided in the 12 o'clock direction of the mounting portion, and the contact pad may be positioned in the 10 to 11 o'clock direction or the 1 to 2 o'clock direction of the mounting portion, and in the mounting portion, a convex portion may be provided in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock directions, and a connecting portion may be provided in the 6 o'clock direction.

[0014] In addition, the device may further include a first terminal that is detachably provided with the contact pad and processes the current of the signal line to generate temperature-related information; and a second terminal that is connected to the first terminal via a wired or wireless communication network and collects the temperature-related information.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, by utilizing a thermistor included in a temperature measuring unit, the temperature inside the anus or the temperature change occurring when excrement from outside the body comes into contact with the thermistor can be precisely collected in real time.

[0016] In addition, the temperature monitoring results can be collected by connecting a terminal to a contact pad that is electrically connected to a thermistor, and the excrement can be collected while monitoring the temperature by discarding a used excrement collector and connecting the contact pad of a new excrement collector to the terminal, thereby reducing the cost incurred due to the one-time use of the excrement collector.

[0017] Additionally, the wearer's discomfort can be reduced by optimizing the location and direction of the temperature measurement unit.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a fecal collector according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic exploded perspective view of Figure 1,

[0020] Figure 3 is a drawing for explaining the excrement receiving unit,

[0021] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the cross-sectional structure of a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic drawing illustrating the A-A' cross section of Figure 5,

[0024] Figure 7 is a drawing for explaining the temperature measurement module.

[0025] Figure 8 is a drawing for explaining the temperature measurement unit,

[0026] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Fig. 11 is a drawing for explaining a modified example of a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function.

[0029] The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention. Like reference numerals throughout the specification denote like elements.

[0030] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise. The words "comprise" and / or "comprising" as used herein do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps, operations, and / or elements mentioned.

[0031] Although the terms "first" and "second" are used to describe various elements or components, these elements or components are not limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish one element or component from another. Therefore, it should be understood that a "first" element or component referred to below may also be a "second" element or component within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in their common sense to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Furthermore, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0033]

[0034] Hereinafter, the configuration and operation effects of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0035]

[0036] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a fecal collector (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic exploded perspective view of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining a fecal receiving unit (30), FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining a cross-sectional structure of a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a drawing schematically illustrating a cross-section taken along line A-A' of FIG. 5, FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining a temperature measuring unit module (140-1), FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining a temperature measuring unit (140), FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining a modified example of a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function.

[0037]

[0038] Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, the embodiments may be modified in various ways, and the scope of the patent application is not limited or restricted by these embodiments. It should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, or alternatives to the embodiments are included within the scope of the patent application.

[0039] Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only and may be modified and implemented in various forms. Accordingly, the embodiments are not limited to the specific disclosed form, and the scope of this specification includes modifications, equivalents, or alternatives that fall within the technical concept.

[0040] Although terms such as "first" or "second" may be used to describe various components, these terms should be interpreted solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a first component.

[0041] When it is said that a component is "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but there may also be other components in between.

[0042] The terms used in the examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood to not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments pertain. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0044] In addition, when describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical components will be assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. When describing embodiments, if a detailed description of a related known technology is judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the embodiment, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0045] The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided solely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined solely by the scope of the claims.

[0046] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise defined, all terms, including technical or scientific terms, used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0047] The shapes, sizes, ratios, angles, numbers, etc. disclosed in the drawings for explaining embodiments of the present invention are exemplary, and therefore the present invention is not limited to the matters illustrated. In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. When the terms “includes,” “has,” and “consists of” are used in this specification, other parts may be added unless “only” is used. When a component is expressed in the singular, it includes a case where the plural is included unless there is a specifically explicit description.

[0048] When interpreting a component, it is interpreted as including the error range even if there is no separate explicit description.

[0049] When describing a positional relationship, for example, when the positional relationship between two parts is described as 'on top of', 'upper part of', 'lower part of', 'next to', etc., one or more other parts may be located between the two parts, unless 'right away' or 'directly' is used.

[0050] When elements or layers are referred to as being "on" another element or layer, this includes both directly over the other element or layer and intervening layers or elements. Like reference numerals throughout the specification refer to like elements.

[0051] The size and thickness of each component shown in the drawing are shown for convenience of explanation, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to the size and thickness of the component shown.

[0052] The individual features of the various embodiments of the present invention can be partially or wholly combined or combined with each other, and as can be fully understood by those skilled in the art, various technical connections and operations are possible, and each embodiment can be implemented independently of each other or can be implemented together in a related relationship.

[0053]

[0054] The excrement collector according to the present invention is a excrement collector (1, 100) that is attached to the buttocks of a user to collect excrement of a patient, and may include an excrement receiving portion (30, 130) that receives excrement, a mounting portion (110) that surrounds the waist of the user or is adhered to the skin of the user, and a temperature measuring portion (140) that measures the temperature of excrement received in the excrement receiving portion (30, 130).

[0055] A fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a fecal collector (1, 100), and further, a first terminal (200), a second terminal (300), a user terminal (400), a local repeater (500), a guardian terminal (800), a service server (700), etc. may be further included in the system.

[0056] In one embodiment, the excrement collector (1, 100) may be a roughly bag-shaped excrement collector (1, 100) that is attached to the buttocks of a patient with difficulty moving and collects the patient's excrement. The excrement collector (1, 100) according to another embodiment of the present invention may be a diaper-shaped excrement collector (1, 100) that is worn by infants or the elderly. That is, any shape that includes an excrement receiving portion (30, 130) that is attached to the buttocks of a user and receives excrement, a mounting portion (110) that surrounds the user's waist or is adhered to the user's skin, and a temperature measuring portion (140) that measures the temperature around the user's anus may correspond to the excrement collector (1, 100) according to the present invention.

[0057]

[0058] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a fecal collector (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be a device attached to a patient's buttocks to collect the patient's feces.

[0059] The excrement collector (1) may include a main sheet portion (10), an adhesive sheet portion (20), and an excrement receiving portion (30). In the present embodiment, the mounting portion of the excrement collector (1) corresponds to the main sheet portion (10) and the adhesive sheet portion (20).

[0060] The main sheet portion (10) may include a buttocks-shaped portion (11) formed in a shape corresponding to the buttocks of the patient, and a penetration portion (13) formed through the center of the buttocks-shaped portion (11). The buttocks-shaped portion (11) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the buttocks of the patient. The penetration portion (13) is formed through the center of the buttocks-shaped portion (11), is formed in a roughly circular shape, and may provide a path for the patient's excrement to be moved to the excrement receiving portion (30).

[0061] The adhesive sheet portion (20) is formed in a shape corresponding to the main sheet portion (10), and is formed on one surface of the main sheet portion (10) so that the main sheet portion (10) can be adhered to the patient's buttocks.

[0062] Here, adhesion has a different meaning from bonding. Bonding is a state in which the surface of the adherend is bonded by an adhesive through the bonding force of the interface. The bonding force of the interface is a concept that depends on the chemical interaction and mechanical bonding between the surface molecules of the two. Adhesion is a concept of the degree of stickiness, and has a weaker meaning than the degree of adhesion.

[0063] The main sheet portion (10) may further include a cut portion (15) formed by cutting from the edge toward the penetration portion (13). The cut portion (15) provides a space in which the main sheet portion (10) can be deformed according to the shape of the patient's buttocks, thereby increasing the adhesion area of ​​the main sheet portion (10) to the patient's buttocks.

[0064] The excrement receiving portion (30) is attached to the other surface of the main sheet portion (10), and is attached to a border defining a penetration portion (13) so as to collect excrement of a patient excreted through the penetration portion (13).

[0065] The excrement receiving portion (30) may be formed of a fluid, transparent or opaque sealable material, such as a decomposable vinyl, and may be formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and the base area of ​​the cylindrical shape may be the same as or larger than the penetration portion (13).

[0066] A fecal collector (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention is a device that allows a lying patient to defecate on the spot, and the penetrating portion (13) is arranged parallel to the patient's anus, and the adhesive sheet portion (20) is adhered to the patient's buttocks, thereby restricting the main sheet portion (10) and the fecal container (30) from moving during the time the patient defecates, and when the patient's feces are collected in the fecal container (30), the adhesive sheet portion (20) adhered to the patient's buttocks can be removed to dispose of the patient's feces.

[0067]

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the excrement receiving portion (30) of the excrement collector (1) can extend from the edge of the main sheet portion (10) defining the through portion (13) in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the through portion (13) is formed.

[0069] Specifically, the excrement receiving portion (30) may be formed in the penetrating direction of the penetrating portion (13) and may extend in a direction parallel to the plane formed by the main sheet portion (10). This means that when the main sheet portion (10) of the present invention is attached to the buttocks of a patient lying on his back on the floor, the excrement receiving portion (30) is positioned between the patient's legs so that the excrement receiving portion (30) is curved.

[0070] An adhesive portion (33) is provided at one end of the excrement receiving portion (30) so that the excrement receiving portion (30) can be joined to one surface of the main sheet portion (10).

[0071] The space forming part (31) is folded in a Javara shape to prevent air from entering the collection space and is in close contact with the other surface of the main sheet part (10). When the patient's excrement is introduced through the penetration part (13), the collection space can be expanded and unfolded.

[0072] If the excrement container (30) is opened before the patient defecates, air may flow into the opened collection space, which may cause damage to the excrement container (30) or detachment of the excrement container (30) from the patient's buttocks due to the excrement flowing into the sealed collection space when the patient's excrement flows into the collection space.

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the excrement collector (1) is folded in a Javara shape to prevent air from entering the collection space and is in close contact with the other surface of the main sheet portion (10). When the patient's excrement is introduced through the penetration portion (13), the collection space expands and unfolds, thereby preventing air from entering the collection space and preventing the excrement receiving portion (30) from being damaged or detached from the patient's buttocks due to the excrement entering the sealed collection space when the patient's excrement is introduced into the collection space.

[0074]

[0075] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 8, a fecal collector (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a mounting portion (110), a fecal receiving portion (130), and a temperature measuring portion (140).

[0076] The mounting portion (110) may include a penetration portion (113), a concave portion (111), a convex portion (112), and a connecting portion (115).

[0077] The concave portion (111) can be formed in a concave shape from the edge defining the outer surface of the mounting portion (110) toward the penetration portion (113).

[0078] The concave portion (111) can be positioned to face the patient's genitals when the mounting portion (110) is attached to the patient's body, thereby preventing the adhesive sheet portion (20) from coming into contact with the patient's genitals.

[0079] The convex portion (112) is formed along the edge while being connected to one side of the concave portion (111), and can be formed convexly in a direction away from the penetration portion (113).

[0080] The mounting portion (110) may be formed in a shape in which one side and the other side are symmetrical based on an imaginary line connecting the center of the concave portion (111) and the center of the penetrating portion (113).

[0081] The connecting portion (115) is formed along the edge and can connect the convex portion (112) provided on one side of the through portion (113) and the convex portion (112) provided at a position symmetrical to the convex portion (112), and can be located on the opposite side of the concave portion (111). In one embodiment, the center of the concave portion (111) and the center of the connecting portion (115) are connected, and when the mounting portion (110) is folded along the connecting line, it can be perfectly overlapped. In other words, it can be formed as a mirror image based on the connecting line.

[0082] The convex portion (112) can perform the function of increasing the adhesion area between the mounting portion (110) and the patient's buttocks.

[0083]

[0084] The temperature measuring unit (140) may include a signal line (141), a thermistor (142), and a contact pad (143).

[0085] The upper surface of the mounting part (110) is attached around the wearer's anus, and a waste receiving part (130) is coupled to the lower surface of the mounting part (110). In one embodiment, a temperature measuring part (140) can be fixed to the mounting part (110) while a signal line (141) is positioned between the lower surface of the mounting part (110) and the waste receiving part (130).

[0086] The signal line (141) may include a first part (P1) and a second part (P2). A thermistor (142) may be provided at one end of the first part (P1), and a contact pad (143) may be provided at the other end of the second part (P2).

[0087] In one embodiment, the first terminal (200) provides current to the signal line (141) through the contact pad (143), the thermistor (142) changes the current as its resistance changes according to the temperature change, and the first terminal (200) can derive the temperature change of the thermistor (142) by using the change in this current.

[0088] The first part (P1) is provided on the inside of the penetration portion (113), and a part of the second part (P2) can be coupled to the mounting portion (110). The contact pad (143) can be provided on the outside of the mounting portion (110), and the first terminal (200) as exemplified in FIG. 9 is attached to and detached from the contact pad (143), and the temperature detection result of the thermistor (142) is transmitted to the contact pad (143) along the signal line (141), and the first terminal (200) electrically connected to the contact pad (143) can receive and process the temperature detection result.

[0089] The first part (P1) is positioned so as to pass near the center of the penetration portion (113), a part of the second part (P2) is coupled with the mounting portion (110), and the contact pad (143) is positioned outside the mounting portion (110). In one embodiment, if the direction in which the concave portion (111) is provided is defined as the 12 o'clock direction of the mounting portion (110), the contact pad (143) can be positioned in the 10 to 11 o'clock direction or the 1 to 2 o'clock direction. Accordingly, the contact pad (143) and the connection line of the first terminal (200) can be naturally positioned near the wearer's groin area, thereby reducing the wearer's discomfort, and at the same time, the connection between the first terminal (200) and the contact pad (143) can be stably maintained even when the wearer moves.

[0090] A part of the first part (P1) and the thermistor (142) can be inserted into the inside of the wearer's anus. To this end, it is preferable that the length of the first part (P1) minus the radius of the penetration portion (113) be 10 to 20 mm. If the length of the first part (P1) is too short, it is difficult for a part of the first part (P1) and the thermistor (142) to be stably inserted into the wearer's anus, and if the length of the first part (P1) is too long, it may cause discomfort to the wearer. In one embodiment, the part of the temperature measuring unit (140) that is inserted into the anus may be made of a material harmless to the human body, such as silicone, or may be provided with a surface coating layer.

[0091]

[0092] FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate the vertical coupling relationship of the mounting portion (110), the temperature measuring portion (140), and the excrement receiving portion (130). The mounting portion (110) may include a main sheet portion (10), and a film layer (F1) may be coupled to the lower surface of the main sheet portion (10). In one embodiment, the main sheet portion (10) may be made of a non-woven material, and an adhesive sheet portion (20) may be provided on the upper surface of the main sheet portion (10). For example, an adhesive portion (21) may be coupled to the upper surface of the main sheet portion (10), and a release film portion (23) may be coupled to the upper surface of the adhesive portion (21). When the mounting portion (110) is attached to a wearer, the release film portion (23) may be removed to expose the adhesive portion (21).

[0093] In one embodiment, the upper part of the excrement receiving portion (130) is coupled to the lower part of the mounting portion (110), and the temperature measuring portion (140) can be coupled between the mounting portion (110) and the excrement receiving portion (130).

[0094] FIG. 7 schematically illustrates a temperature measurement module (140-1) for mass-producing a temperature measurement unit (140), and FIG. 8 schematically illustrates an auxiliary film (146) portion of the temperature measurement unit (140). In one embodiment, the temperature measurement unit (140) may further include a covering layer (144) in addition to a signal line (141), a thermistor (142), and a contact pad (143). This covering layer (144) may be provided to wrap the outside of the signal line (141) and may perform a function of ensuring insulation of the signal line (141). In addition, the covering layer (144) may be made of a flexible material so as to be easily bent or curved. Accordingly, when the mounting part (110) is attached around the wearer's anus, even if the mounting part (110) is bent according to the wearer's human body structure, the temperature measuring part (140) can be made to adhere to the human body together with the mounting part (110), and by bending the first part (P1), a part of the first part (P1) and the thermistor (142) can be easily inserted into the wearer's anus.

[0095] In one embodiment, a manufacturing process may be performed in a state where a plurality of temperature measuring units (140) are fixed by a molding cover (145), and in this specification, a structure in which a plurality of temperature measuring units (140) are fixed by a molding cover (145) is referred to as a temperature measuring unit module (140-1). In one embodiment, a temperature measuring unit module (140-1) may be produced by supplying a covering layer (144) material to a mold and molding it while positioning a thermistor (142), a signal line (141), and a contact pad (143) in a mold, and then cutting it along a cutting line (CL).

[0096] In one embodiment, an auxiliary film (146) may be further provided on the outside of the covering layer (144). The auxiliary film (146) may be implemented with the same material as the aforementioned film layer (F1), and as a result, the temperature measuring unit (140) may be stably fixed to the film layer (F1). The auxiliary film (146) may also be implemented in a manner in which it is provided to a portion of the covering layer (144) in the state of the temperature measuring unit module (140-1). In one embodiment, the auxiliary film (146) may be bonded to the covering layer (144) using a thermal compression bonding or thermal fusion method. The auxiliary film (146) may be provided on only one of the upper and lower surfaces of the covering layer (144), but it is advantageous for improving bonding strength to provide the auxiliary film (146) on both the upper and lower surfaces of the covering layer (144) so ​​that the first auxiliary film layer (146-1) on the upper surface of the covering layer (144) and the second auxiliary film layer (146-2) on the lower surface of the covering layer (144) come into contact with each other and are thermally fused.

[0097] In one embodiment, the upper surface of the excrement receiving portion (130) is in contact with the lower surface of the film layer (F1) and the lower surface of the temperature measuring portion (140). That is, the upper surface of the excrement receiving portion (130) can be fixed to the mounting portion (110) while being in contact with the film layer (F1), the auxiliary film (146), and the covering layer (144).

[0098] In one embodiment, the film layer (F1) and the auxiliary film (146) may be made of a synthetic resin material, preferably made of a PE material. In addition, the thickness of the film layer (F1) and the auxiliary film (146) may be implemented in the range of 0.02 to 0.10 mm, and more preferably, it may be implemented in the range of 0.03 to 0.05 mm, which is advantageous for improving the bonding strength and ensuring the flexibility of the mounting portion (110). In addition, the excrement receiving portion (130) may also be made of the same material as the film layer (F1) and the auxiliary film (146), in which case the bonding strength between the excrement receiving portion (130) and the mounting portion (110) may be improved. The thickness of the film forming the excrement receiving portion (130) can be in the range of 0.03 to 0.10 mm, more preferably in the range of 0.05 to 0.07 mm, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the excrement receiving portion (130) while improving the bonding strength between the excrement receiving portion (130) and the mounting portion (110). Meanwhile, the covering layer (144) is an element for ensuring the insulation of the signal line (141), but the covering layer (144) itself has a limited bonding strength when bonded to a PE material film, and as a result, there is a risk that the position of the thermistor (142) may shift. In one embodiment of the present invention, by providing an auxiliary film (146), the covering layer (144) can be stably and firmly fixed between the mounting portion (110) and the excrement receiving portion (130). In one embodiment, the bonding thereof can be performed by a heat-sealing method without a separate adhesive, and as a result, manufacturing efficiency can be improved. In Fig. 8, the width W1 of the covering layer (144) can be implemented to be about 3 mm, and the width W2 of the auxiliary film (146) can be implemented to be about 6 mm. In addition, the covering layer (144) can be implemented to have a narrower width on the thermistor (142) side than on the contact pad (143) side, so that the process of inserting the thermistor (142) and the first part (P1) into the wearer's anus can proceed smoothly, and the wearer's discomfort can be reduced.

[0099] In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the temperature measuring unit (140) may further include an additional thermistor (142-1) provided at a location other than the thermistor (142) provided at one end of the first part (P1) described above. For example, when the mounting unit (110) is attached around the anus of the wearer, the additional thermistor (142-1) may be provided near the area where the wearer's urine is discharged, thereby enabling real-time monitoring of whether or not urine is discharged.

[0100]

[0101] Referring to FIG. 9, a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a fecal collector (100), a first terminal (200), and a second terminal (300).

[0102] The excrement collector (100) is as described above, so a duplicate description is omitted.

[0103] The first terminal (200) may be detachably provided with the contact pad (143) of the temperature measuring unit (140), and may perform a function of generating temperature-related information by processing the current of the signal line (141) received through the contact pad (143). In addition, the first terminal (200) may output whether a predetermined situation has occurred using visual, auditory, tactile, etc. methods for the temperature monitoring results, etc., when such a situation occurs. For example, when an abnormal situation occurs, a warning sound may be output, a warning light may be blinked, or the terminal may be set to vibrate. In addition, the first terminal (200) may perform a function of transmitting temperature-related information to another external device. In one embodiment, the first terminal (200) may include a circuit board, a connection line, and a connection terminal. The circuit board may include a communication module, and the communication module may be implemented in a wired communication manner or a wireless communication manner. In addition, the connection line may wire a connection between the connection terminal and the circuit board. Since the connecting wire is positioned around the patient's body, it is preferable that it be made of a flexible material. The connecting terminal can perform the function of being attached to and detached from the contact pad (143).

[0104] In one embodiment, the first terminal (200) may be connected to one temperature measuring unit (140). In this case, the information transmitted by the first terminal (200) may include at least one of identification information and status information of the first terminal (200), whether urine is detected, whether feces are detected, and measured temperature-related information.

[0105] The first terminal (200) and the excrement collector (100) can be connected by attaching the connection terminal to the contact pad (143) while the excrement collector (100) is attached around the wearer's anus.

[0106] The second terminal (300) can be connected to the first terminal (200) through a wired or wireless communication network, and can analyze the information transmitted from the first terminal (200) to provide monitoring status to management personnel such as nurses. The communication method between the first terminal (200) and the second terminal (300) can be implemented in various ways such as wired communication, LoRa wireless communication, RS-232 (communication method between MPU and wireless module), WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, cellular, etc. In one embodiment, an output device (310) for outputting the monitoring status by being connected to the second terminal (300) may be further provided. In one embodiment, the first terminal (200) can transmit a signal received through the contact pad (143) to the second terminal (300). For example, when a situation occurs in which the instantaneous temperature changes by 1 degree or more, the first terminal (200) can immediately transmit the situation occurrence information to the second terminal (300). At this time, information transmission may be performed at a predetermined cycle or may be performed immediately when a specific situation occurs. Furthermore, the second terminal (300) may also send an information transmission request to the first terminal (200) at a predetermined cycle (e.g., several times every minute to 30 minutes).

[0107] In one embodiment, the temperature-related information generated by the first terminal (200) is information regarding the numerical value of current, and the second terminal (300) receives and processes the information regarding the numerical value of current to derive an absolute temperature value or a relative temperature value, an amount of temperature change per hour, etc., and can determine whether an abnormal situation (such as the occurrence of a fecal excretion event) has occurred.

[0108] In one embodiment, the temperature-related information generated by the first terminal (200) includes absolute or relative temperature values ​​of current, temperature change per hour, occurrence of an abnormal situation, etc., and the second terminal (300) can perform a function of storing and displaying the temperature-related information received from the first terminal (200). In this case, even without the second terminal (300), the first terminal (200) alone can display visual, auditory, and tactile warnings regarding an abnormal situation.

[0109] Below, an example of using a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to one embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0110] First, in a nursing hospital equipped with multiple wards for multiple nursing care recipients, a stool collector (100) is fitted on a nursing care recipient with limited mobility and connected to a first terminal (200). When implemented in this manner, 1 to 20 first terminals (200) may be installed per ward, and one second terminal (300) may be installed per 2 to 50 ward.

[0111] In one embodiment, the first terminal (200) may be provided one per wearer or one per multiple wearers positioned adjacent to each other to monitor temperature changes around the wearer's anus and transmit the information to the second terminal (300). The transmitted information may include status values ​​such as a patient number, the current temperature of the thermistor (142), and the remaining battery level of the first terminal (200).

[0112] Through the second terminal (300) or an output device (310) connected to the second terminal (300), the administrator can monitor the status of multiple wearers and immediately confirm which ward the wearer in whom a special condition has occurred is in.

[0113] In one embodiment, when a temperature change is detected through the temperature measuring unit (140) and the temperature change is notified to the manager via the second terminal (300), the manager in charge of the wearer who has experienced an unusual incident approaches the wearer to check the excrement collector (100), and when actual defecation is confirmed, the manager separates the contact pad (143) and the connection terminal, then separates the excrement collector (100) from the wearer and discards it, and attaches a new excrement collector (100) to the wearer. Thereafter, the replacement of the excrement collector (100) can be completed by connecting the contact pad (143) of the new excrement collector (100) to the connection terminal.

[0114]

[0115] Referring to FIG. 10, a fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include a user terminal (400), a local repeater (500), a guardian terminal (800), a communication network (600), a service server (700), etc.

[0116] The first terminal (200) can provide temperature monitoring information to a user terminal (400) (e.g., a wearer's smartphone, etc.), and the user terminal (400) can transmit the temperature monitoring information to a service server (700) via a communication network (600) such as WiFi or Cellular.

[0117] A local relay (500) can relay information transmission and reception between a first terminal (200), a user terminal (400), a second terminal (300), and a server.

[0118] The service server (700) can perform the function of collecting, processing, and storing information related to the wearer's temperature monitoring.

[0119] The service server (700) can transmit information related to the wearer's temperature monitoring to the guardian terminal (800).

[0120] The guardian terminal (800) can connect to the service server (700) to request and receive information related to the wearer's temperature monitoring.

[0121] According to this embodiment, even when the wearer lives at home rather than in a group facility and a manager such as a life care worker is in charge of a certain area, the excrement collection system having a temperature monitoring function according to one embodiment of the present invention can be utilized. For example, when the first terminal (200) that collects the wearer's temperature monitoring information registers the information through the wearer's user terminal (400), the user terminal (400) can transmit the information to the service server (700). In addition, the service server (700) can transmit the monitoring information to the guardian terminal (800) of the manager in charge of the wearer. The manager can check which wearer has experienced an unusual situation and approach the wearer to take necessary measures.

[0122]

[0123] While representative embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications to the above-described embodiments are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the claims set forth below but also by equivalents thereof.

[0124] [Explanation of symbols]

[0125] 1, 100: Sewage Collector

[0126] 10: Main sheet

[0127] 11: Buttocks shape

[0128] 13, 113: Penetration

[0129] 15: Incision

[0130] 20: Adhesive sheet part

[0131] 21: Adhesive part

[0132] 23: Heteromorphic film section

[0133] 30, 130: Excrement receptacle

[0134] 31: Space formation section

[0135] 33: Adhesive

[0136] 110: Mounting part

[0137] 111: Concave

[0138] The present invention can be applied to sanitary products that support hygienic excretion for patients, the elderly, and others. Therefore, the present invention can be widely utilized not only in the medical and nursing industries, but also in various fields such as home care, nursing facilities, and hospitals to improve hygiene management and work efficiency. In particular, the present invention has a structure that adheres closely to the wearer's body and stably contains excrement without leaking, thereby significantly enhancing convenience for the wearer and administrator. Furthermore, it can be configured for disposable or reusable use, enabling diverse industrial applications in terms of production and distribution. Therefore, the present invention has high industrial applicability across the entire hygiene assistance device industry.

Claims

1. A mounting part having one side adhered to the user's skin and having a penetration part on the inside; A waste receiving portion that is connected to the other surface of the above-mentioned mounting portion and receives waste; and A temperature measuring unit for measuring the temperature of the excrement is included; The above temperature measuring unit, A signal line comprising a first part and a second part extending from the other end of the first part; A thermistor provided at one end of the above first part; and Including a contact pad provided on the other end of the second part; The above first part is located inside the above penetration portion, A waste collection system having a temperature monitoring function, wherein at least a portion of the second part is coupled to the mounting portion.

2. In paragraph 1, A fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function, characterized in that the length obtained by subtracting the radius of the penetration portion from the length of the first part is 10 to 20 mm.

3. In the first paragraph, the mounting part includes a main sheet part having a film layer bonded to the other surface, The temperature measuring unit includes a covering layer provided on the outside of the signal line to ensure insulation and an auxiliary film covering at least a portion of the covering layer, A fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function, characterized in that one side of the fecal receiving portion is connected to the mounting portion while in contact with the film layer, the covering layer, and the auxiliary film.

4. A fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function, characterized in that in the third paragraph, the fecal receiving portion, the film layer, and the auxiliary film are made of the same material.

5. In paragraph 1, The above mounting portion further includes a concave portion, If the above concave portion is defined as being located at the 12 o'clock direction on the above mounting portion, A fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function, characterized in that the contact pad is positioned in the 10 to 11 o'clock direction or the 1 to 2 o'clock direction on the mounting portion.

6. In paragraph 5, A fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function, characterized in that the mounting portion further includes a convex portion and a connecting portion, the convex portion being positioned at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock directions on the mounting portion, and the connecting portion being positioned at 6 o'clock direction on the mounting portion.

7. In paragraph 1, A first terminal detachably provided with the contact pad and processing the current of the signal line to generate temperature-related information; and A fecal collection system having a temperature monitoring function, further comprising a second terminal connected to the first terminal via a wired or wireless communication network to collect the temperature-related information.

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