Patent Application
20200078124
The present invention relates to a cover for a blood pressure meter, and more particularly to a cover for a blood pressure meter that can accommodate a cuff belt.
The present invention also relates to a blood pressure meter having such a cover for a blood pressure meter.
Conventionally, as a blood pressure meter having this type of cover for a blood pressure meter, there has been known a structure in which a substantially plate-like cover capable of covering an upper surface (front panel) of a main body of the blood pressure meter is attached to the back side (back surface) of the main body through a hinge, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 (JP 2010-75342 A), for example. In this blood pressure meter, a cuff belt rolled into a roll shape is accommodated in a cuff-belt storage recess surrounded by the back surface of the main body and a base portion of the cover.
However, in the above blood pressure meter, the cover is attached to the main body of the blood pressure meter with the hinge, and the cover cannot be removed from the main body. For this reason, there has been a problem that the blood pressure meter becomes bulky because of the cover.
Hence, an object of the present invention is to provide a cover for a blood pressure meter that can accommodate a cuff belt, and is removable from a main body of the blood pressure meter.
Another object of the invention is to prove a blood pressure meter from which such a cover for a blood pressure meter can be removed, and can be used in a small size.
In order to solve the problem described above, a cover for a blood pressure meter capable of accommodating a cuff belt of the present disclosure includes:
a main body of a blood pressure meter having a bottom surface placed on a support surface, a front panel extending so that its height gradually increases from the front toward the rear or extending horizontally, and a back surface extending in a height direction by connecting a rear edge portion of the bottom surface and a rear edge portion of the front panel, the cover for a blood pressure meter having a belt-like outer shape extending from one end to another end along a longitudinal direction,
the cover for a blood pressure meter comprising:
a coupling region provided on the one end side in the longitudinal direction and detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body;
a tray region connected to a side of the coupling region opposite to the one end, disposed so as to face the back surface of the main body, and receiving the accommodated cuff belt;
a panel cover region provided on the other end side in the longitudinal direction and capable of covering the front panel of the main body; and
a storage cover region connecting the tray region and the panel cover region, wherein
in a cover-coupled state where the coupling region is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body, the panel cover region and the storage cover region are configured to be openable and closable with respect to the front panel and the tray region.
In this specification, the “main body” of the blood pressure meter refers to a casing and includes at least a bottom surface, a front panel, and a back surface. Typically, the front panel is provided with an operation portion for a user to instruct on/off of blood pressure measurement, and a display that displays information on blood pressure.
Additionally, the “support surface” typically refers to a horizontal surface such as a desk, a table, or a floor. Note, however, that the support surface may be slightly inclined with respect to a horizontal plane.
Additionally, the panel cover region and the storage cover region capable of being “opened” with respect to the front panel and the tray region means that the panel cover region and the storage cover region can be separated from the front panel and the tray region, and the front panel and the tray region can become accessible by the user. The panel cover region and the storage cover region capable of being “closed” with respect to the front panel and the tray region means that the panel cover region and the storage cover region can come close to the front panel and the tray region, and cover the front panel and the tray region.
In another aspect, the blood pressure meter of the present disclosure comprises a removable cover for a blood pressure meter capable of accommodating a cuff belt, wherein:
a main body of the blood pressure meter has a bottom surface placed on a support surface, a front panel extending so that its height gradually increases from the front toward the rear or extending horizontally, and a back surface extending in a height direction by connecting a rear edge portion of the bottom surface and a rear edge portion of the front panel;
the cover for a blood pressure meter
has a belt-like outer shape extending from one end to another end along a longitudinal direction, and
includes a coupling region provided on the one end side in the longitudinal direction and detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body,
a tray region connected to a side of the coupling region opposite to the one end, facing the back surface of the main body, and receiving the accommodated cuff belt,
a panel cover region provided on the other end side in the longitudinal direction and capable of covering the front panel of the main body, and
a storage cover region connecting the tray region and the panel cover region; and
in a cover-coupled state where the coupling region is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body, the panel cover region and the storage cover region are configured to be openable and closable with respect to the front panel and the tray region.
The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given hereinbelow and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention, and wherein:
Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
In this example, a main body 10 that is a casing of the blood pressure meter 1 includes a bottom surface 11 placed on an XY plane (see
As can be seen from
As can be seen from
Additionally, a cuff belt 20 is attached to a left side surface 15 of the main body 10 through a flexible elongated air tube 38. The cuff belt 20 is used to squeeze a part to be measured by being wound around the upper arm as the part to be measured in this example when measuring blood pressure. When not measuring blood pressure, the cuff belt 20 is rolled and stored in the form of a roll shape having an outer diameter of about 80 mm (the assumed minimum outer diameter is 60 mm and the maximum outer diameter is 95 mm) in this example.
As shown in
In this example, both the inner cloth 491 and the outer cloth 493 are made of suede leather having a thickness of 1.5 mm. Additionally, the core material 492 is made of polypropylene (PP) having a thickness of 2 mm.
As shown in
As shown in
The shapes of the coupling region 41 and the panel cover region 44 are generally flat according to the shape of the core material 492 forming them. In the state shown in
As shown in
On the other hand, in the coupling region 41 of the cover for a blood pressure meter 40, a substantially rectangular opening 410 is provided at the substantial center, and circular through holes 411, 412, 413, and 414 are provided at the four corners. The opening 410 is disposed in a position corresponding to the battery lid 110 of the main body 10. As a result, even in a state where the coupling region 41 is attached to the bottom surface 11 of the main body 10 (cover-coupled state), it is possible to remove the battery lid 110 from the main body 10 or attach the battery lid 110 to the main body 10. Additionally, the through holes 411, 412, 413, and 414 are disposed in positions corresponding to the rubber legs 111, 112, 113, and 114 of the main body 10. As a result, the rubber legs 111, 112, 113, and 114 are fitted into the through holes 411, 412, 413, and 414, respectively, in the cover-coupled state, and as a result, the inner cloth 491 of the coupling region 41 is brought into tight contact with the bottom surface 11 of the main body 10. Additionally, of the coupling region 41 (the inner cloth 491 side) of the cover for a blood pressure meter 40, regions corresponding to both sides in a width direction W of the opening 410 are provided with rectangular second hook-and-loop fasteners 63 and 64. In this example, the second hook-and-loop fasteners 63 and 64 are configured by providing multiple visually minute hooks in a standing manner on a planar base material. When attaching the cover for a blood pressure meter 40 to the main body 10, the user aligns the through holes 411, 412, 413, and 414 provided in the coupling region 41 of the cover for a blood pressure meter 40 with the rubber legs 111, 112, 113, and 114 provided on the bottom surface 11 of the main body 10, and brings the inner cloth 491 of the coupling region 41 into contact with the bottom surface 11 of the main body 10 as indicated by arrow B1 in
In the above-described cover-coupled state, the tray region 42 continuous with the coupling region 41 is disposed so as to face the back surface 12 of the main body 10, as shown in
Here, as described above, the second boundary portion 435 connecting the panel cover region 44 and the storage cover region 43 is configured to be foldable. Hence, as shown in
Furthermore, the first boundary portion 425 that connects the storage cover region 43 and the tray region 42 is configured to be foldable. Hence, as shown in
For example, when the panel cover region 44 and the storage cover region 43 are opened with respect to the front panel 13 and the tray region 42, the panel cover region 44 and the storage cover region 43 are separated from the front panel 13 and the tray region 42, and the front panel 13 and the tray region 42 become accessible by the user. For example, as indicated by arrow C in
Additionally, since the first boundary portion 425 connecting the storage cover region 43 and the tray region 42 and the second boundary portion 435 connecting the panel cover region 44 and the storage cover region 43 are foldable, when the panel cover region 44 is opened with respect to the front panel 13, the panel cover region 44 and the storage cover region 43 do not maintain an upright state, and are laid down by their own weight as shown in
As shown in
As described above, the storage cover region 43 curves so as to protrude outward (in a direction headed toward the outer cloth 493 from the inner cloth 491) when viewed from the side as shown in
(Modification 1)
In this example, as shown in
When attaching the cover for a blood pressure meter 40A, as indicated by arrow B2 in
In this example, the coupling region 41′ only needs to face the rear edge portion 11b of the bottom surface 11. Accordingly, the dimension in a longitudinal direction L of the coupling region 41′ (hence the cover for a blood pressure meter 40A) can be reduced as compared with a case where the coupling region 41 faces substantially the entire area of the bottom surface 11. That is, the cover for a blood pressure meter 40A can be downsized.
(Modification 2)
In this example, as shown in
When attaching the cover for a blood pressure meter 40B, as indicated by arrow B3 in
In this example, as in the above example, the coupling region 41′ only needs to face the rear edge portion 11b of the bottom surface 11. Accordingly, the dimension in the longitudinal direction L of the coupling region 41′ (hence the cover for a blood pressure meter 40B) can be reduced as compared with a case where the coupling region 41 faces substantially the entire area of the bottom surface 11. That is, the cover for a blood pressure meter 40B can be downsized.
Note that the number and arrangement of the receiving holes 71, 72, and 73 and the hooks 74, 75, and 76 are not limited to those of the example shown in
(Modification 3)
In this example, as shown in
On the other hand, a cover for a blood pressure meter (indicated by reference numeral 40D) has a battery lid 90 for attaching the cover that is provided integrally with a coupling region (indicated by reference numeral 41′), and serves as a second battery lid having a shape that is detachably fitted to the battery passage opening 123 . Specifically, the battery lid 90 has a substantially rectangular plate portion 91 corresponding to the shape of the battery passage opening 123, and a hook portion 92 provided integrally at the substantial center in a width direction W of an edge 91e of the plate portion 91. As shown in
When attaching the cover for a blood pressure meter 40D, the user first removes the original battery lid 120 from the battery passage opening 123 by releasing the engagement of the hook portion 122 with the cutout 124 shown in
In this example, as in the above example, the coupling region 41′ only needs to face the rear edge portion 11b of the bottom surface 11. Accordingly, the dimension in a longitudinal direction L of the coupling region 41′ can be reduced as compared with a case where the coupling region 41 faces substantially the entire area of the bottom surface 11. That is, a belt-like outer shape 490 of the cover for a blood pressure meter 40D can be downsized.
Note that the technique of attaching the cover using the battery lid is not limited to a blood pressure meter 1, and can be applied to general devices. That is, by applying this technique, a cover (represented by the same reference numeral as the cover for a blood pressure meter 40D) for covering an outer surface of a main body (represented by the same reference numeral as the main body 10 of the blood pressure meter 1) of a general device (represented by reference numeral 1000 (not shown)) can be detachably attached to the main body.
For example, this device 1000 is
a device 1000 including a main body 10 and a cover 40D for covering an outer surface of the main body 10, in which:
the main body 10 has a first battery lid (represented by the same reference numeral as the aforementioned battery lid 120) having a shape that is detachably fitted to a battery passage opening (represented by the same reference numeral as the aforementioned battery passage opening 123) formed on the outer surface;
the cover 40D has an outer surface cover portion (represented by the same reference numerals as the aforementioned coupling region 41′ to the aforementioned panel cover region 44) covering the outer surface of the device 1000, and a second battery lid (represented by the same reference numeral as the aforementioned battery lid 90) provided integrally with the outer surface cover portion 41′ to 44 and having a shape that is detachably fitted to the battery passage opening 123; and
when attaching the cover 40D, the second battery lid 90 is fitted in place of the first battery lid 120 to close the battery passage opening 123.
In the device 1000, in a state where the cover 40D is not attached to the main body 10 (cover non-coupled state), in order to close the battery passage opening 123 formed on the outer surface, the original first battery lid 120 is fitted to the battery passage opening 123. At this time, the device 1000 does not become bulky because of the cover 40D. Hence, the user can use the device 1000 in a small size. On the other hand, when attaching the cover 40D, the second battery lid 90 is fitted in place of the first battery lid 120 to close the battery passage opening 123. As a result, the cover 40D is attached to the main body 10 (cover-coupled state), and the outer surface of the main body 10 is covered and protected by the outer surface cover portion 41′ to 44 of the cover 40D.
(Modification 4)
In this example, as shown in
Thus, when the panel cover region 44 and a storage cover region 43 are closed with respect to the front panel 13 and a tray region 42, for example, the panel cover region 44 is aligned with the front panel 13 of the main body 10E by fitting the depression 95 to the raised portion 115. Hence, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the panel cover region 44 is displaced relative to the front panel 13 of the main body 10E in a transverse direction A2 or a longitudinal direction A1 when viewed from the front as shown in
Note that while the first undulation element of the front panel 13 is the raised portion 115 and the second undulation element of the panel cover region 44 is the depression 95 in this example, the invention is not limited to this. The first undulation element and the second undulation element only need to be used for alignment, and conversely to this example, the first undulation element may be in a recessed shape and the second undulation element may be in a protruding shape. Additionally, the region of the front panel 13 occupied by the first undulation element (hence the region of the panel cover region 44 occupied by the second undulation element) may be small instead of substantially the entire area.
(Modification 5)
In this example, as shown in
Thus, when the panel cover region 44 and a storage cover region 43 are closed with respect to the front panel 13 and a tray region 42, for example, the panel cover region 44 is aligned with the front panel 13 of the main body 10F by the attraction between the magnets 131 and 132 and the magnets 133 and 134 by magnetic force. Hence, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the panel cover region 44 is displaced relative to the front panel 13 of the main body 10F in a transverse direction A2 or a longitudinal direction Al when viewed from the front as shown in
Note that the combination of the “first magnetic element” and the “second magnetic element” that are attracted to each other by magnetic force is not limited to the combination of the magnets 131 and 132 and the magnets 133 and 134 as in this example, and a combination of a magnet and a magnetic material can be adopted.
(Modification 6)
In this example, as shown in
Thus, when the panel cover region 44 and a storage cover region 43 are closed with respect to the front panel 13 and a tray region 42, for example, the panel cover region 44 is aligned with the front panel 13 of the main body 10G by the attraction between the magnets 136 and 137 and the iron piece 138 by magnetic force. Hence, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the panel cover region 44 is displaced relative to the front panel 13 of the main body 10G in a transverse direction A2 or a longitudinal direction A1 when viewed from the front as shown in
(Modification 7)
In this example, in a panel cover region (indicated by reference numeral 44A) of a cover for a blood pressure meter (indicated by reference numeral 40H), a core material 492 is divided into three equal parts in a longitudinal direction L by two gaps 44t and 44t. The panel cover region 44A is formed only of an inner cloth 491 and an outer cloth 493 at the gaps 44t and 44t, and is configured to be soft enough to bend by the weight of each of the three divided parts. Note that at the gaps 44t and 44t, the inner cloth 491 and the outer cloth 493 are in contact with each other and sewn. Accordingly, the core material 492 does not move across each of the gaps 44t and 44t in the longitudinal direction L in the panel cover region 44A.
As a result, as shown in
(Modification 8)
In this example, a panel cover region (indicated by reference numeral 44B) of a cover for a blood pressure meter (indicated by reference numeral 401) is formed only of an inner cloth 491 and an outer cloth 493, and a core material 492 is omitted. Hence, the panel cover region 44B is flexible in a longitudinal direction L, and is configured to be soft enough to bend by the weight of the panel cover region 44B.
As a result, as shown in
(Modification 9)
In this example, in a storage cover region (indicated by reference numeral 43A) of a cover for a blood pressure meter (indicated by reference numeral 40J), a core material 492 is divided in to multiple (many) equal parts in a longitudinal direction L by many (four or more) gaps 43t, 43t, . . . . The storage cover region 43A is formed only of an inner cloth 491 and an outer cloth 493 at the gaps 43t, 43t, . . . , and is configured to be soft enough to bend by the weight of each of the multiple divided parts.
Note that at the gaps 43t, 43t, . . . , the inner cloth 491 and the outer cloth 493 are in contact with each other and sewn. Accordingly, the core material 492 does not move across each of the gaps 43t, 43t, . . . in the storage cover region 43A in the longitudinal direction L.
As a result, as shown in
(Modification 10)
In this example, a storage cover region (indicated by reference numeral 43B) of a cover for a blood pressure meter (indicated by reference numeral 40K) is formed only of an inner cloth 491 and an outer cloth 493, and a core material 492 is omitted. Hence, the storage cover region 43B is flexible in a longitudinal direction L, and is configured to be soft enough to bend by the weight of the storage cover region 43B.
In this example, as in the previous example, the user can open the storage cover region 43B easily. Note that in this example, as shown in
(Modification 11)
In this example, as shown in
In this example, as shown in
The shape of the stopper element is not limited to a substantially rectangular plate shape as in the above example. As in a cover for a blood pressure meter (indicated by reference numeral 40M) shown in
Note that if the stopper element covers the entire side region of the space 400, it is difficult for the user to place the cuff belt 20 in the space 400 or to remove the cuff belt 20 from the space 400. Hence, it is desirable that the stopper element does not cover the entire side region of the space 400 but only a part thereof
(Design of Cover for Blood Pressure Meter)
In a typical example, as shown in
Additionally, as shown in
However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in
While the outer diameter of the cuff belt 20 rolled into a roll shape is 80 mm in the above example, the invention is not limited to this. For example, it is assumed that the value of the outer diameter of the cuff belt 20 rolled into a roll falls within the range of 60 mm to 95 mm. Compared with the cuff belt 20 having an outer diameter of 80 mm, a cuff belt having an outer diameter of 95 mm is more likely to fall back (+Y direction) from the tray region 42. Hence, from the viewpoint of preventing the fall, it is desirable to set the lower limit (angle of depression of 45 degrees) of the height Z1 of the upper end 425 of the tray region 42 assuming that the cuff belt has an outer diameter of 95 mm. On the other hand, compared with the cuff belt 20 having an outer diameter of 80 mm, a cuff belt having an outer diameter of 60 mm is difficult to put in and out of the tray region 42. Hence, from the viewpoint of easy insertion and removal, it is desirable to set the upper limit (angle of elevation of 25 degrees) of the height Z1 of the upper end 425 of the tray region 42 assuming that the cuff belt has an outer diameter of 60 mm.
Note that in the above-described embodiment, the cuff belt 20 is rolled into a roll shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the user rolls the cuff belt 20 into a roll shape after blood pressure measurement is completed, a folded air tube 38 may be wound around the center of the cuff belt 20 and placed in the tray region 42. Additionally, when the cuff belt 20 is rolled into a roll shape, the air tube 38 folded between the spiral layers formed by the cuff belt 20 may be wound together and placed in the tray region 42. In this case, the rolled cuff belt 20 may have a cylindrical shape with a slightly distorted cross section.
Additionally, the folded air tube 38 may first be placed in the tray region 42, and the cuff belt 20 rolled into a roll shape may be placed thereon. Conversely, the cuff belt 20 rolled into a roll shape may first be placed in the tray region 42, and the folded air tube 38 may be placed thereon. Additionally, the user may fold the cuff belt 20 into a flat layer shape instead of rolling the cuff belt 20 into a roll, and place the cuff belt 20 in the tray region 42 on top of or below the folded air tube 38.
In the above-described embodiment, the front panel 13 of the main body 10 of the blood pressure meter 1 is an inclined surface extending at an angle of about 25 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The front panel 13 may be a flat surface extending horizontally.
As described above, a cover for a blood pressure meter capable of accommodating a cuff belt of the present disclosure includes: a main body of a blood pressure meter having a bottom surface placed on a support surface, a front panel extending so that its height gradually increases from the front toward the rear or extending horizontally, and a back surface extending in a height direction by connecting a rear edge portion of the bottom surface and a rear edge portion of the front panel, the cover for a blood pressure meter having a belt-like outer shape extending from one end to another end along a longitudinal direction,
the cover for a blood pressure meter comprising:
a coupling region provided on the one end side in the longitudinal direction and detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body;
a tray region connected to a side of the coupling region opposite to the one end, disposed so as to face the back surface of the main body, and receiving the accommodated cuff belt;
a panel cover region provided on the other end side in the longitudinal direction and capable of covering the front panel of the main body; and
a storage cover region connecting the tray region and the panel cover region, wherein
in a cover-coupled state where the coupling region is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body, the panel cover region and the storage cover region are configured to be openable and closable with respect to the front panel and the tray region.
In this specification, the “main body” of the blood pressure meter refers to a casing and includes at least a bottom surface, a front panel, and a back surface. Typically, the front panel is provided with an operation portion for a user to instruct on/off of blood pressure measurement, and a display that displays information on blood pressure.
Additionally, the “support surface” typically refers to a horizontal surface such as a desk, a table, or a floor. Note, however, that the support surface may be slightly inclined with respect to a horizontal plane.
Additionally, the panel cover region and the storage cover region capable of being “opened” with respect to the front panel and the tray region means that the panel cover region and the storage cover region can be separated from the front panel and the tray region, and the front panel and the tray region can become accessible by the user. The panel cover region and the storage cover region capable of being “closed” with respect to the front panel and the tray region means that the panel cover region and the storage cover region can come close to the front panel and the tray region, and cover the front panel and the tray region.
The cover for a blood pressure meter according to the invention has a belt-like outer shape extending from one end to the other end along the longitudinal direction, and has a coupling region that is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body of the blood pressure meter on the one end side in the longitudinal direction. When attaching the cover for a blood pressure meter, the user detachably attaches the coupling region to the bottom surface of the main body (this is referred to as a “cover-coupled state”). In the cover-coupled state, a tray region that is connected to the side of the coupling region opposite to the one end is disposed so as to face the back surface of the main body. Additionally, the panel cover region and the storage cover region are configured to be openable and closable with respect to the front panel and the tray region in the cover-coupled state.
Here, when the panel cover region and the storage cover region are opened with respect to the front panel and the tray region, the panel cover region and the storage cover region are separated from the front panel and the tray region, and the front panel and the tray region become accessible by the user. For example, when an operation portion is provided on the front panel, the user can operate the operation portion to instruct on/off of blood pressure measurement. Additionally, when a display is provided on the front panel, the user can see information related to blood pressure (e.g., blood pressure value obtained as a measurement result) by looking at the display. Additionally, when the blood pressure measurement is completed, for example, the user can place a cuff belt rolled into a roll shape, for example, in a space where the back surface of the main body and the tray region face each other. As a result, the placed cuff belt is received by the back surface of the main body and the tray region. Additionally, when starting blood pressure measurement, the user can take out the cuff belt from the space where the back surface of the main body and the tray region face each other in the reverse direction.
When the panel cover region and the storage cover region are closed with respect to the front panel and the tray region, the panel cover region and the storage cover region come close to the front panel and the tray region, respectively, and cover the front panel and the tray region. Thus, the main body is covered and protected by the cover for a blood pressure meter. Additionally, when the cuff belt (e.g., rolled into a roll shape) is placed in a space where the back surface of the main body and the tray region face each other, the cuff belt is surrounded and held by the back surface of the main body, the tray region, and the storage cover region. That is, the back surface of the main body, the tray region, and the storage cover region form a space (referred to as a “cuff belt storage portion”) that surrounds the cuff belt, and the cuff belt storage portion accommodates the cuff belt.
On the other hand, when removing the cover for a blood pressure meter, the user removes the coupling region from the bottom surface of the main body. As a result, the cover for a blood pressure meter is not attached to the main body (this is referred to as a “cover non-coupled state”). In the cover non-coupled state, the blood pressure meter does not become bulky because of the cover for a blood pressure meter.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, a first boundary portion connecting the tray region and the storage cover region and/or a second boundary portion connecting the storage cover region and the panel cover region are foldable.
Here, “foldable” means that the portion is soft enough to bend by the weight of the cover for a blood pressure meter without the user applying force, for example. For example, the belt-like outer shape is configured of an inner cloth facing the main body, an outer cloth facing the inner cloth, and a plate-like core material sandwiched between the inner cloth and the outer cloth along the longitudinal direction. Then, at the first and second boundary portions, a gap is formed between the core member forming the tray region and the core member forming the storage cover region, and/or between the core member forming the storage cover region and the core member forming the panel cover region in the longitudinal direction. As a result, the first and second boundary portions are formed only of the inner cloth and the outer cloth, and are configured to be soft enough to bend by the weight of the cover for a blood pressure meter.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to the embodiment, since the first boundary portion connecting the tray region and the storage cover region and/or the second boundary portion connecting the storage cover region and the panel cover region are foldable, when the panel cover region and the storage cover region are opened with respect to the front panel and the tray region, the panel cover region and the storage cover region do not maintain the raised state, and are laid down by their own weight. Hence, when viewed by the user from the back surface side of the main body, a problem that the display (provided on the front panel of the main body) is hidden by the cover and is difficult to see does not occur. Additionally, when the user opens and closes the panel cover region and the storage cover region with respect to the front panel and the tray region, it is not necessary to apply a strong force to the panel cover region and the storage cover region. Hence, the first boundary portion connecting the tray region and the storage cover region and/or the second boundary portion connecting the storage cover region and the panel cover region are less likely to break.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, the coupling region has a second hook-and-loop fastener capable of detachably engaging with a first hook-and-loop fastener provided on the bottom surface of the main body, and the coupling region is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body by detachably engaging the second hook-and-loop fastener with the first hook-and-loop fastener.
Here, for example, the “first hook-and-loop fastener” is configured by providing any of multiple visually minute loops or multiple visually minute hooks in a standing manner on a planar base material. The “second hook-and-loop fastener” is configured by providing the other of the multiple loops and the multiple hooks in a standing manner on a planar base material.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to the embodiment, the coupling region has a second hook-and-loop fastener that can be detachably engaged with a first hook-and-loop fastener provided on the bottom surface of the main body.
The coupling region is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body by detachably engaging the second hook-and-loop fastener with the first hook-and-loop fastener. Accordingly, the coupling region is easily attached to the bottom surface of the main body, and conversely, the coupling region is easily detached from the bottom surface of the main body.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, the coupling region has a hook to be engaged or a projection to be closely fitted with a receiving hole provided in the bottom surface of the main body, and
the coupling region is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body by engaging the hook or closely fitting the projection with the receiving hole.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter of the embodiment, the coupling region has a hook to be engaged or a projection to be closely fitted with a receiving hole provided in the bottom surface of the main body. The coupling region is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body by engaging the hook or closely fitting the projection with the receiving hole. Accordingly, the coupling region is easily attached to the bottom surface of the main body, and conversely, the coupling region is easily detached from the bottom surface of the main body.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, the panel cover region has a second undulation element having a shape to be fitted to a protruding or recessed first undulation element formed on the front panel of the main body in a position corresponding to the first undulation element, and the panel cover region is aligned with the front panel of the main body by fitting the second undulation element to the first undulation element.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to the embodiment, the panel cover region has a second undulation element having a shape to be fitted to a protruding or recessed first undulation element formed on the front panel of the main body in a position corresponding to the first undulation element. Thus, when the panel cover region and the storage cover region are closed with respect to the front panel and the tray region, for example, the panel cover region is aligned with the front panel of the main body by fitting the second undulation element to the first undulation element. Hence, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the panel cover region is displaced relative to the front panel of the main body in a transverse direction or a longitudinal direction when viewed from the front, for example. Accordingly, the appearance is improved.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, the panel cover region has a second magnetic element that attracts and is attracted by a first magnetic element incorporated in the front panel or the back surface of the main body by magnetic force in a position corresponding to the first magnetic element, and the panel cover region is aligned with the front panel of the main body by attraction between the second magnetic element and the first magnetic element by magnetic force.
Here, as the combination of a “first magnetic element” and a “second magnetic element” that are attracted to each other by magnetic force, a combination of a magnet and a magnet, or a combination of a magnet and a magnetic material (e.g., iron piece) can be adopted, for example.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to the embodiment, the panel cover region has a second magnetic element that attracts and is attracted by a first magnetic element incorporated in the front panel or the back surface of the main body by magnetic force in a position corresponding to the first magnetic element. Thus, when the panel cover region and the storage cover region are closed with respect to the front panel and the tray region, for example, the panel cover region is aligned with the front panel of the main body by the attraction between the second magnetic element and the first magnetic element by magnetic force. Hence, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the panel cover region is displaced relative to the front panel of the main body in a transverse direction or a longitudinal direction when viewed from the front, for example. Accordingly, the appearance is improved.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, the panel cover region is configured to be foldable or flexible at a plurality of locations in the longitudinal direction.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to the embodiment, the panel cover region is configured to be foldable or flexible at multiple locations in the longitudinal direction. As a result, when the panel cover region is opened with respect to the front panel in the cover-coupled state while the storage cover region covers the tray region, the panel cover region is folded or flexed at multiple locations in the longitudinal direction. Accordingly, the user can open the panel cover region easily with a smaller hand movement than when the panel cover region remains flat. The opened panel cover region maintains a relatively small posture by its own weight.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, the storage cover region is configured to be foldable or flexible at a plurality of locations in the longitudinal direction.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to the embodiment, the storage cover region is configured to be foldable or flexible at multiple locations in the longitudinal direction. As a result, when the storage cover region is opened with respect to the tray region in the cover-coupled state, the panel cover region is folded or flexed at multiple locations in the longitudinal direction. Accordingly, the user can open the storage cover region easily.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, in the cover-coupled state, the tray region maintains a shape curving so as to protrude downward and extending obliquely upward from a rear edge portion of the bottom surface of the main body.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to the embodiment, in the cover-coupled state, the tray region maintains a shape curving so as to protrude downward and extending obliquely upward from a rear edge portion of the bottom surface of the main body. Accordingly, the tray region is suitable for receiving a cuff belt rolled into a roll shape.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, a height of an upper end of the tray region in the cover-coupled state is set within a range of an angle of depression of 45 degrees to an angle of elevation of 25 degrees when viewed from a center line of a cuff belt rolled into a roll shape and received in the tray region.
Here, the “upper end” of the tray region in the cover-coupled state refers to a boundary portion (first boundary portion) between the tray region and the storage cover region.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to the embodiment, the height of the upper end of the tray region in the cover-coupled state is set higher than an angle of depression of 45 degrees when viewed from the center line of the cuff belt rolled into a roll shape and received in the tray region. Hence, even when the panel cover region and the storage cover region are opened with respect to the front panel and the tray region and laid down, the upper end of the tray region prevents the cuff belt from falling backward from the tray region. On the other hand, the height of the upper end of the tray region in the cover-coupled state is set to be lower than an angle of elevation of 25 degrees when viewed from the center line of the cuff belt rolled into a roll shape and received in the tray region. Hence, when the panel cover region and the storage cover region are opened with respect to the front panel and the tray region, the cuff belt rolled into a roll shape can be easily placed in or removed from the space where the back surface of the main body and the tray region face each other.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, stopper elements are provided in both edge portions of the tray region to prevent the cuff belt received in the tray region from jumping out to the side.
Here, the “both edge portions” of the tray region refer to portions corresponding to both ends in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cover for a blood pressure meter.
In the cover for a blood pressure meter according to the embodiment, stopper elements are provided at both edge portions of the tray region to prevent the cuff belt received in the tray region from jumping out to the side. Hence, for example, in a state where the cuff belt is placed in the space where the back surface of the main body and the tray region face each other, it is possible to prevent the cuff belt from needlessly jumping out to the side.
In another aspect, the blood pressure meter of the present disclosure comprises a removable cover for a blood pressure meter capable of accommodating a cuff belt, wherein:
a main body of the blood pressure meter has a bottom surface placed on a support surface, a front panel extending so that its height gradually increases from the front toward the rear or extending horizontally, and a back surface extending in a height direction by connecting a rear edge portion of the bottom surface and a rear edge portion of the front panel;
the cover for a blood pressure meter
has a belt-like outer shape extending from one end to another end along a longitudinal direction, and
includes a coupling region provided on the one end side in the longitudinal direction and detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body,
a tray region connected to a side of the coupling region opposite to the one end, facing the back surface of the main body, and receiving the accommodated cuff belt,
a panel cover region provided on the other end side in the longitudinal direction and capable of covering the front panel of the main body, and
a storage cover region connecting the tray region and the panel cover region; and
in a cover-coupled state where the coupling region is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the main body, the panel cover region and the storage cover region are configured to be openable and closable with respect to the front panel and the tray region.
In the blood pressure meter according to the disclosure, the cover for a blood pressure meter has a belt-like outer shape extending from one end to the other end along the longitudinal direction, and has a coupling region that is detachably attached to a bottom surface of a main body of the blood pressure meter on the one end side in the longitudinal direction. When attaching the cover for a blood pressure meter, the user detachably attaches the coupling region to the bottom surface of the main body (cover-coupled state). In the cover-coupled state, a tray region that is connected to the side of the coupling region opposite to the one end is disposed so as to face the back surface of the main body. Additionally, the panel cover region and the storage cover region are configured to be openable and closable with respect to the front panel and the tray region in the cover-coupled state.
Here, when the panel cover region and the storage cover region are opened with respect to the front panel and the tray region, the panel cover region and the storage cover region are separated from the front panel and the tray region, and the front panel and the tray region become accessible by the user. For example, when an operation portion is provided on the front panel, the user can operate the operation portion to instruct on/off of blood pressure measurement. Additionally, when a display is provided on the front panel, the user can see information related to blood pressure (e.g., blood pressure value obtained as a measurement result) by looking at the display. Additionally, when the blood pressure measurement is completed, for example, the user can place a cuff belt rolled into a roll shape, for example, in a space where the back surface of the main body and the tray region face each other. As a result, the placed cuff belt is received by the back surface of the main body and the tray region.
When the panel cover region and the storage cover region are closed with respect to the front panel and the tray region, the panel cover region and the storage cover region come close to the front panel and the tray region and cover the front panel and the tray region. Thus, the main body is covered and protected by the cover for a blood pressure meter. Additionally, when the cuff belt (e.g., rolled into a roll shape) is placed in a space where the back surface of the main body and the tray region face each other, the cuff belt is surrounded and held by the back surface of the main body, the tray region, and the storage cover region. That is, the back surface of the main body, the tray region, and the storage cover region form a cuff belt storage portion, and the cuff belt storage portion accommodates the cuff belt.
On the other hand, when removing the cover for a blood pressure meter, the user removes the coupling region from the bottom surface of the main body. As a result, the cover for a blood pressure meter is not attached to the main body (cover non-coupled state). In this cover non-coupled state, the user can use the blood pressure meter in a small size.
In the blood pressure meter according to one embodiment, the main body has a battery passage opening formed on the bottom surface, and a first battery lid having a shape that is detachably fitted to the battery passage opening;
the cover for a blood pressure meter has a second battery lid being provided integrally with the coupling region and having a shape that is detachably fitted to the battery passage opening; and the cover for a blood pressure meter is attached to the main body by fitting the second battery lid in place of the first battery lid to close the battery passage opening.
Here, the “battery passage opening” refers to an opening for putting a battery into the battery storage portion from the outside of the main body or taking the battery out when the main body incorporates a battery storage portion that accommodates a battery.
In the blood pressure meter according to the embodiment, in the cover non-coupled state, the first battery lid is fitted to the battery passage opening formed on the bottom surface to close the battery passage opening. At this time, the blood pressure meter does not become bulky because of the cover for a blood pressure meter. On the other hand, when attaching the cover for a blood pressure meter, the second battery lid is fitted in place of the first battery lid to close the battery passage opening, whereby the cover for a blood pressure meter is attached to the main body. As a result, the coupling region of the cover for a blood pressure meter is easily attached to and detached from the bottom surface of the main body.
In still another aspect, the disclosure is not limited to a blood pressure meter, but relates to a technique for detachably attaching a cover for covering an outer surface of a main body to the main body of a general device.
A device of the disclosure is
a device including a main body and a cover for covering an outer surface of the main body, in which:
the main body has a first battery lid having a shape that is detachably fitted to a battery passage opening formed on the outer surface;
the cover has an outer surface cover portion covering the outer surface of the device, and a second battery lid provided integrally with the outer surface cover portion and having a shape that is detachably fitted to the battery passage opening; and
when attaching the cover, the second battery lid is fitted in place of the first battery lid to close the battery passage opening.
In the device according to the disclosure, in the cover non-coupled state, the first battery lid is fitted to the battery passage opening to close the battery passage opening formed on the outer surface. At this time, the device does not become bulky because of the cover. Hence, the device can be used in a small size. On the other hand, when attaching the cover, the second battery lid is fitted in place of the first battery lid to close the battery passage opening. As a result, the cover-coupled state is formed, and the outer surface of the main body is covered and protected by the outer surface cover portion of the cover.
The above embodiments are illustrative, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is to be noted that the various embodiments described above can be appreciated individually within each embodiment, but the embodiments can be combined together. It is also to be noted that the various features in different embodiments can be appreciated individually by its own, but the features in different embodiments can be combined.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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| 2017-135546 | Jul 2017 | JP | national |
This is a continuation application of International Application No. PCT/JP2018/021004, with an International filing date of May 31, 2018, which claims priority of Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-135546 filed on Jul. 11, 2017, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| Parent | PCT/JP2018/021004 | May 2018 | US |
| Child | 16683484 | US |
