Patent Application
20240347979
This application claims the benefit of priority to Taiwan Patent Application No. 112113389, filed on Apr. 11, 2023. The entire content of the above identified application is incorporated herein by reference.
Some references, which may include patents, patent applications and various publications, may be cited and discussed in the description of this disclosure. The citation and/or discussion of such references is provided merely to clarify the description of the present disclosure and is not an admission that any such reference is “prior art” to the disclosure described herein. All references cited and discussed in this specification are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties and to the same extent as if each reference was individually incorporated by reference.
The present disclosure relates to an anti-noise electrode connector, and more particularly to an electrode connector having an anti-noise function, so as to be isolated from external interferences and used for, for example, medical purposes (such as for detecting physiological signals of the human body).
A medical electrode patch can be used to detect various electrical signals of the human body, such as being used for electrocardiograms. However, the electrical signals of the heart are weak, and are easily subjected to external interferences (e.g., static electricity) during a detection process.
Therefore, how to enhance an anti-noise effect of an electrode connector through improvements in structural design, so as to overcome the above-mentioned problem, has become one of the important issues to be solved in the related art.
In response to the above-referenced technical inadequacy, the present disclosure provides an anti-noise electrode connector and a method for manufacturing the same, so that an electrode connector can have an anti-noise function to avoid external interferences.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, one of the technical aspects adopted by the present disclosure is to provide an anti-noise electrode connector, which includes a wire, an electrode snap socket, an inner insulating layer, an anti-noise layer, and an outer insulating layer. The wire includes a conductive core wire, an insulator, a metal shielding layer, and a cable jacket. The insulator covers the conductive core wire, the metal shielding layer is disposed at an outer periphery of the insulator, and the cable jacket covers the metal shielding layer. The metal shielding layer has an exposed section, and the exposed section extends beyond the cable jacket. The conductive core wire has a connection section that is exposed, and the connection section extends beyond the insulator. The connection section is connected to a top surface of the electrode snap socket. The inner insulating layer covers the electrode snap socket. The anti-noise layer covers the inner insulating layer and the exposed section of the metal shielding layer. The outer insulating layer covers the anti-noise layer, and is connected to the cable jacket of the wire.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, another one of the technical aspects adopted by the present disclosure is to provide a method for manufacturing an anti-noise electrode connector. The method includes: providing an electrode snap socket; providing a wire, in which the wire includes a conductive core wire, an insulator, a metal shielding layer, and a cable jacket, the insulator covers the conductive core wire, the metal shielding layer is disposed at an outer periphery of the insulator, and the cable jacket covers the metal shielding layer; forming an exposed section by configuring the metal shielding layer to extend beyond the cable jacket; forming a connection section that is exposed by configuring the conductive core wire to extend beyond the metal shielding layer; connecting the connection section to a top surface of the electrode snap socket; forming an inner insulating layer to cover the electrode snap socket; forming an anti-noise layer to cover the inner insulating layer and the exposed section of the metal shielding layer; and forming an outer insulating layer to cover the anti-noise layer, in which the outer insulating layer is connected to the cable jacket of the wire.
Therefore, in the anti-noise electrode connector and the method for manufacturing the same provided by the present disclosure, an anti-noise effect of the electrode connector can be achieved by having the connection section connected to the top surface of the electrode snap socket and the anti-noise layer cover the exposed section of the metal shielding layer. In this way, electrostatic interferences of the surrounding environment can be avoided.
These and other aspects of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description of the embodiment taken in conjunction with the following drawings and their captions, although variations and modifications therein may be affected without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concepts of the disclosure.
The described embodiments may be better understood by reference to the following description and the accompanying drawings, in which:
The present disclosure is more particularly described in the following examples that are intended as illustrative only since numerous modifications and variations therein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Like numbers in the drawings indicate like components throughout the views. As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the meaning of “a,” “an” and “the” includes plural reference, and the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on.” Titles or subtitles can be used herein for the convenience of a reader, which shall have no influence on the scope of the present disclosure.
The terms used herein generally have their ordinary meanings in the art. In the case of conflict, the present document, including any definitions given herein, will prevail. The same thing can be expressed in more than one way. Alternative language and synonyms can be used for any term(s) discussed herein, and no special significance is to be placed upon whether a term is elaborated or discussed herein. A recital of one or more synonyms does not exclude the use of other synonyms. The use of examples anywhere in this specification including examples of any terms is illustrative only, and in no way limits the scope and meaning of the present disclosure or of any exemplified term. Likewise, the present disclosure is not limited to various embodiments given herein. Numbering terms such as “first,” “second” or “third” can be used to describe various components, signals or the like, which are for distinguishing one component/signal from another one only, and are not intended to, nor should be construed to impose any substantive limitations on the components, signals or the like.
Referring to
The wire 10 is an anti-interference wire or cable. Specifically, the wire 10 includes a conductive core wire 11, an insulator 11C, a metal shielding layer 12, and a cable jacket 13. The insulator 11C covers the conductive core wire 11, and the insulator 11C can be, for example, a plastic insulating layer. The metal shielding layer 12 is disposed at an outer periphery of the insulator 11C, and the cable jacket 13 covers the metal shielding layer 12.
The metal shielding layer 12 can be formed by braiding or twisting multiple strands of metal wires (e.g., copper wires), or can be a metal film (e.g., an aluminum/Mylar foil) that wraps around the insulator 11C. In the present embodiment, the metal shielding layer 12 has an exposed section 12E, which is a portion that is not covered by the cable jacket 13. The exposed section 12E extends beyond the cable jacket 13. The conductive core wire 11 has a connection section 11E that is exposed, and the connection section 11E extends beyond the metal shielding layer 12. The connection section 11E is connected to a top surface of the electrode snap socket 20. The connection section 11E is welded to the top surface of the electrode snap socket 20, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Other ways of forming the connection can be, for example, by soldering, spot welding, or crimping.
Preferably, the wire 10 of the present embodiment further includes a second shielding layer 12C that has an isolation function. The second shielding layer 12C can be another conductive shielding layer, such as an aluminum foil or a carbon tube. The second shielding layer 12C is preferably the carbon tube, or can be referred to as a conductive carbon-based inner shielding layer. The conductive carbon-based inner shielding layer covers the insulator 11C, and the metal shielding layer 12 covers the conductive carbon-based inner shielding layer, so as to further enhance an anti-noise effect. Specifically, the second shielding layer 12C is disposed between the metal shielding layer 12 and the insulator 11C, and extends beyond the metal shielding layer 12. A portion of the second shielding layer 12C is exposed from a surface of the insulator 11C, and is in contact with the anti-noise layer 40. However, the present disclosure is not limited to a wire having two shielding layers. The wire of the present disclosure can have only one shielding layer (e.g., only having the metal shielding layer 12).
In the present embodiment, the metal wires of the metal shielding layer 12 extend beyond the cable jacket 13, and are reversely bent to form the exposed section 12E. In other words, the metal wires are reversely bent in a direction away from the electrode snap socket 20, and the exposed section 12E covers a front end portion of the cable jacket 13. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
The anti-noise electrode connector of the present disclosure further includes a metal ring 15. The exposed section 12E of the metal shielding layer 12 is clamped by the metal ring 15. Specifically, the exposed section 12E of the metal shielding layer 12 is fixed to the cable jacket 13 by the metal ring 15 in a crimping manner. In the present embodiment, the metal ring 15 is annular-shaped, and a width of the metal ring 15 is less than or equal to a length of the exposed section 12E. In other words, the metal ring 15 does not completely cover the exposed section 12E.
The inner insulating layer 30 covers the electrode snap socket 20. In the present embodiment, the inner insulating layer 30 is formed by insert molding of a plastic insulating material. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
One feature of the present embodiment is that the anti-noise layer 40 is provided. The anti-noise layer 40 covers the inner insulating layer 30, the exposed section 12E of the metal shielding layer 12, and the metal ring 15. The material of the anti-noise layer 40 is a conductive material, such as a metallic material or a conductive polymer. The conductive polymer can be, for example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), nylon, and polycarbonate (PC). The anti-noise layer 40 is formed on an outer layer of the inner insulating layer 30 by injection molding, or more specifically, by insert molding. However, the present disclosure is not limited to said material and said manufacturing method. For example, the anti-noise layer 40 can also be obtained by spraying or printing with conductive ink, bonding with metal or a conductive tape, or assembling other conductive materials.
Furthermore, the anti-noise layer 40 of the present embodiment extends beyond a bottom surface of the electrode snap socket 20 (as shown in
In the present embodiment, the anti-noise layer 40 also covers the metal ring 15. Through the metal ring 15, positions and an area in contact with the anti-noise layer 40 can be increased. In addition, a protruding structure of the metal ring 15 can also increase a bonding strength between the anti-noise layer 40 and the wire 10. During the process of forming the anti-noise layer 40 by insert molding, the metal shielding layer 12 of the wire 10 can be firmly fixed by the metal ring 15.
The outer insulating layer 50 covers the anti-noise layer 40 and the cable jacket 13 of the wire 10. The outer insulating layer 50 can be formed by injection molding of an insulating material. More specifically, the outer insulating layer 50 of the present embodiment can be formed by insert molding techniques, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
Reference is made to
The present disclosure further provides a method for manufacturing the anti-noise electrode connector. As shown in
The formation steps in the above-mentioned method of the present disclosure can be insert molding techniques, and the merit thereof is that the anti-noise layer 40 can be formed between the inner insulating layer 30 and the outer insulating layer 50 during the injection molding process. In this way, the stability and durability of an integral electrode connector can be enhanced, thereby reducing the mechanical space required for assembling a housing and assembly components that may be detached after long use. However, the above-mentioned embodiment is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited to this way of formation.
As shown in
In conclusion, in the anti-noise electrode connector and the method for manufacturing the same provided by the present disclosure, through the technical features of the connection section being connected to the top surface of the electrode snap socket, the inner insulating layer covering the electrode snap socket, the anti-noise layer covering the inner insulating layer and the exposed section of the metal shielding layer, etc., a shielding effect of the electrode connector can be enhanced, and electrostatic interferences of the surrounding environment can be avoided.
The foregoing description of the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure has been presented only for the purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching.
The embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the principles of the disclosure and their practical application so as to enable others skilled in the art to utilize the disclosure and various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. Alternative embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains without departing from its spirit and scope.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112113389 | Apr 2023 | TW | national |
