Thermometer Probe Jacket Replacement Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic body temperature detecting devices are complex and prone to damage, with cost-inefficient and cumbersome methods for replacing disposable temperature probe jackets to prevent infection.
Innovation Solution
A thermometer quick linkage apparatus featuring an elastic member, button, and chamber design that allows for contactless and simple replacement of the probe jacket, utilizing a helical spring or other elastic elements to push the probe away from the chamber when the button is pressed, facilitating easy and cost-efficient jacket exchange.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an exterior pusher is used to replace the jacket, then the jacket can be replaced, but the device becomes complex and prone to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the jacket replacement function from the main device body and integrates it directly into the probe structure. The probe itself contains the elastic member and button mechanism, eliminating the need for a separate exterior pusher device. This extraction simplifies the overall device structure while maintaining the jacket replacement capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the jacket replacement mechanism with the probe structure. The elastic member and button are integrated within the probe, combining the functions of temperature sensing and jacket replacement into a single unified component. This merging reduces the number of separate parts and simplifies the device architecture.
2Ease of operation
If an exterior pusher is used to replace the jacket, then the jacket can be replaced, but the device becomes costly and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the expensive exterior pusher component from the device. By extracting this separate mechanism and replacing it with an integrated elastic member and button system, the manufacturing cost is significantly reduced while maintaining the same functional capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses simple, inexpensive components (elastic member, button, probe structure) that can be easily manufactured and replaced. These simple components are far more cost-effective than the exterior pusher mechanism, making the overall device more economical to produce and maintain.
3Productivity
If the probe jacket is replaced manually, then the jacket can be exchanged, but the process is time-consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic member is pre-loaded with stored energy in a compressed state within the probe. This preliminary action allows the jacket to be pushed out quickly and automatically when the button is pressed, eliminating the need for manual manipulation and reducing replacement time.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a dynamic mechanism where the elastic member can be compressed and released quickly. When the button is pressed, the elastic member rapidly expands, dynamically pushing the jacket off the probe. This dynamic action enables fast, efficient jacket replacement compared to static manual methods.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus simplifies the structure and process of replacing probe jackets, reducing the risk of damage and improving cost-efficiency while ensuring quick and hygienic temperature measurements.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member; a button; a probe in communication with a host of the thermometer via a leading wire; and a chamber having one end provided with an opening for receiving the end portion of the probe
Implementation Method 2
the elastic member is a helical spring, one end of which is connected with the button, and the other end of which is inserted onto the end portion of the probe
Data Source
AI summary
A thermometer quick linkage apparatus comprises an elastic member, a button, a probe, and a chamber having one end provided with an opening for receiving the end portion of the probe, and the other end also provided with an opening for receiving the button. Within the chamber, one end of the elastic member connects with the button, and the other end thereof connects with the probe. The elastic member is configured such that, when the button is pressed to compress the elastic member to a certain degree, the end portion of the button comes into contact with the end portion of the probe, and when the button is pressed further down, the probe is pushed away from the chamber. The apparatus is simplified in structure, and allows quick replacement of the probe jacket, and therefore is cost-efficient.