JP4589573B2 - Wristband clip - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a wristband clip, and more particularly to a wristband clip that loops around a wristband used around a patient's wrist or ankle in a hospital.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, in order to prevent misunderstanding of patients in hospitals, wristbands displaying patient-specific identification data such as patient names, ages, and blood types are attached to the wrists and ankles of patients.
[0003]
Generally, the wristband is formed in a band shape, and is wound around a wrist or the like so that both ends are clipped. The clip consists of a male clip and a female clip. Insert the boss formed on the male clip into the hole formed on both ends of the wristband, and fit the retaining hole formed on the female clip into this. Wrap the wristband in a ring.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the conventional clip only has a boss inserted into a hole formed in the wristband and stopped, the wristband sways around the boss and has a drawback that the feeling of wearing is poor.
[0005]
Further, when the user himself / herself attaches the wristband to the wrist, it is necessary to attach the wristband with a simple operation because it is a one-handed operation.
[0006]
Furthermore, since the clip is in direct contact with the skin, there is little irritation to the skin, and it is necessary that no problems occur even if the clip is used for a long time.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a wristband clip that can be easily attached to a wristband and has an excellent feeling of attachment.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the object described above, the invention according to claim 1 is formed such that a boss formed on a male clip is inserted into holes formed on both ends of a wristband, and a female clip is formed on the wristband. In the wristband clip that fits the retaining hole to the boss and winds the wristband in an annular shape, the male clip is formed with a pair of guide bodies on both sides of the boss, and between the guide bodies. There is provided a wristband clip characterized in that the wristband is accommodated and the rotation of the wristband is restricted.
[0009]
According to the present invention, the wristband stopped by the clip is restricted from rotating about the boss by the guide body. As a result, the wristband can be tightly wound around the wrist or the like without causing glare or rattling, improving wearability.
[0010]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the object, the male clip and the female clip are formed in a circular or elliptical shape. Provide clips for use.
[0011]
According to this invention, irritation | stimulation to skin can be prevented by making the shape of a male clip and a female clip into the circle | round | yen or ellipse without a corner part.
[0012]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the guide body is formed so as to be able to be inserted into holes formed at both ends of the wristband, and at least one of the guide bodies is formed at both ends of the wristband. 3. The wristband can be annularly fastened by being inserted into a hole and fitting a retaining hole formed in the female clip to a boss formed in the male clip. Provide wristband clip as described.
[0013]
According to the present invention, the guide body can be inserted into the holes formed at both ends of the wristband, and the wristband can be circularly wound.
[0014]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the object, the boss has a claw portion that expands and contracts by elastic deformation at the tip portion, and the claw portion is elastically applied to the retaining hole of the female clip. The wristband clip according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein, when inserted against the retaining hole, the diameter is increased after passing through the retaining hole to prevent the clip from coming off.
[0015]
According to the present invention, when the boss is fitted into the retaining hole, the claw portion formed at the tip of the boss is engaged with the upper edge of the retaining hole, and the removal is prevented. This prevents the clip from coming off.
[0016]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the object, a concave portion communicating with the retaining hole is formed on the upper surface of the female clip, and a claw of a boss that has passed through the retaining hole in the concave portion. The wristband clip according to claim 4, wherein the wristband clip is received.
[0017]
According to the present invention, since the claw portion formed at the tip of the boss is accommodated in the recess, it is possible to prevent the claw portion from protruding from the surface of the female clip and stimulating the skin.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a wristband clip according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019]
1 and 2 are a plan view and a front view, respectively, showing an embodiment of a wristband clip according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, the clip 10 of the present embodiment is composed of a male clip 12 and a female clip 14, and the male clip 12 and the female clip 14 are connected by a hinge 16 and integrally molded. Yes.
[0020]
The male clip 12 is formed in an elliptical plate shape, and a boss 18 protrudes from a central portion thereof. As shown in FIG. 3, the boss 18 has a claw portion 18B having a semicircular cross section formed integrally with the tip of a shaft portion 18A formed in a quadrangular prism shape. The claw portion 18B is formed so as to protrude from one side of the shaft portion 18A, and is formed so as to be able to expand and contract by elastic deformation.
[0021]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the male clip 12 is formed with a pair of guide bodies 20, 20 protruding on both sides of the boss 18. The pair of guide bodies 20 and 20 are formed in a plate shape, and protrusions 20A and 20A are formed on the inner sides of the tips.
[0022]
Here, the pair of guide bodies 20 and 20 are arranged with a width substantially the same as the width of the wristband to be used. When the boss 18 is inserted into the hole of the wristband, the wristband is just the guide body 20 or 20. Is housed in between. Moreover, the wristband accommodated between the guide bodies 20 and 20 has its both edges engaged with the protrusions 20A and 20A, thereby preventing the clip 10 from coming off.
[0023]
The female clip 14 is formed in an elliptical plate shape like the male clip 12, and a retaining hole 24 is formed in the center thereof. The retaining hole 24 is formed in a quadrangular shape corresponding to the shape of the shaft portion 18 </ b> A of the boss 18 formed in the male clip 12.
[0024]
Further, the female clip 14 has an oval built-up portion 14A formed on the upper surface (the upper surface in FIG. 3), and a rectangular recess 26 is formed in the center of the built-up portion 14A. The recess 26 is formed so as to communicate with the retaining hole 24 and is formed so as to enlarge the upper end side of the retaining hole 24.
[0025]
The boss 18 of the male clip 12 is fitted into the retaining hole 24. At this time, the boss 18 is inserted into the retaining hole 24 while elastically deforming the claw portion 18A at the tip thereof. As shown in FIG. 3, the elastically deformed claw portion 18 </ b> B expands in diameter when passing through the retaining hole 24 and is accommodated in the recess 26. As a result, the claw portion 18B is locked to the bottom surface of the concave portion 26, and the boss 18 is prevented from coming out of the retaining hole 24. Further, the claw portion 18B is completely accommodated in the recess 26 and does not protrude from the upper surface of the female clip 14.
[0026]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the female clip 14 is formed with a pair of guide body accommodation holes 28, 28 on both sides of the retaining hole 24. The pair of guide body accommodation holes 28, 28 are formed corresponding to the shape of the guide bodies 20, 20 formed in the male clip 12. Therefore, when the boss 18 of the male clip 12 is fitted into the retaining hole 24 of the female clip 14, the guide bodies 20, 20 formed in the male clip 12 are accommodated in the guide body accommodation hole 28.
[0027]
The hinge 16 connects the male clip 12 and the female clip 14 symmetrically. The hinge 16 is formed in a thin plate shape so as to be bent, and a reinforcing portion 16A having a semicircular cross section is formed on the surface thereof. In addition, the hinge 16 is formed in an arc shape on both sides, so that it does not irritate the skin even if it touches the skin.
[0028]
When the clip 10 folds the male clip 12 and the female clip 14 with the hinge 16, the boss 18 formed on the male clip 12 is automatically fitted into the retaining hole 24 formed on the female clip 14. At the same time, the guide bodies 20, 20 formed in the male clip 12 are accommodated in the guide body accommodation holes 28, 28 formed in the female clip 14.
[0029]
The effect | action of the clip 10 of this Embodiment comprised as mentioned above is as follows.
[0030]
First, a wristband in which the clip 10 of the present embodiment is used will be described.
[0031]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the wristband 30. As shown in the figure, the wristband 30 has a display unit 32 on which predetermined information (here, a patient name, a department name, a ward name, a blood type, a barcode, and a two-dimensional code) is printed, It is comprised by the band parts 34 and 36 extended on the both sides of the display part 32. FIG. The band portions 34 and 36 are formed such that one band portion 34 is shorter than the other band portion 36, and one shorter set hole 38 is formed in the shorter band portion 34. Yes. On the other hand, the longer band portion 36 is formed with a plurality of elongated hole holes 40, 40,... At a constant interval. By selecting these band holes 40, 40,. Can be changed.
[0032]
Next, a method of winding the wristband 30 configured as described above around the wrist using the clip 10 of the present embodiment is as follows.
[0033]
First, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the boss 18 formed in the male clip 12 is passed through the set hole 38 formed in the shorter band portion 34. The band portion 34 in which the boss 18 is passed through the set hole 38 is accommodated between a pair of guide bodies 20, 20 formed on both sides of the boss 18. Thereby, the clip 10 is attached to the wristband 30.
[0034]
At this time, when the band portion 34 tries to move in the direction of coming out of the boss 18 with respect to the male clip 12, both edge portions thereof engage with the protruding portions 20 </ b> A formed on the guide body 20, and the band portion 34 can be easily removed from the boss 18. It is prevented from coming off.
[0035]
Next, the wristband 30 is wound around the wrist, and one band hole 40 formed in the longer band portion 36 is selected and the boss 18 is passed therethrough. The band portion 36 in which the boss 18 is passed through the band hole 40 is accommodated between the pair of guide bodies 20 and 20 as described above. As a result, the wristband 30 is wound around the wrist.
[0036]
Next, the female clip 14 is bent toward the male clip 12 via the hinge 16. When the female clip 14 is bent, the retaining hole 24 formed in the female clip 14 is automatically fitted into the boss 18. As a result, the wristband 30 is looped around.
[0037]
At this time, the claw portion 18B formed at the tip of the boss 18 is fitted into the retaining hole 24 of the female clip 14 against the elastic force. When the claw portion 18 </ b> B fitted into the retaining hole 24 passes through the retaining hole 24, the diameter of the claw portion 18 </ b> B increases in the recess 26, and engages with the bottom surface of the recess 26 to lock the female clip 14.
[0038]
Here, the claw portion 18B of the boss 18 is accommodated in the recess 26 without protruding from the surface of the female clip 14, as shown in FIG. Further, the claw portion 18B once enlarged in the recess 26 is locked to the bottom surface of the recess 26, and locks the female clip 14 without coming out again.
[0039]
As described above, according to the clip 10 of the present embodiment, the boss 18 is passed through the set hole 38 and the band hole 40 formed in the wristband 30, and the female clip 14 is simply bent by the hinge 16. The band 30 can be wound in an annular shape.
[0040]
Further, since the wrist band 30 through which the boss 18 is passed is accommodated between the pair of guide bodies 20 and 20 disposed on both sides of the boss 18, the wrist band 30 moves around the boss 18. Is regulated. As a result, the wristband 30 can be securely attached to the wrist without causing a glare or the like.
[0041]
Further, since the clip 10 is formed in an elliptical shape without a corner as a whole, it does not irritate the skin even if it touches the skin, and may give the user a discomfort even if it is used for a long time. Absent. Similarly, since the claw portion 18B for stopping the male clip 12 and the female clip 14 does not protrude from the surface of the female clip 14, the skin is not stimulated and the user is not uncomfortable.
[0042]
Further, since the boss 18 and the retaining hole 24 can be automatically fitted by simply bending the female clip 14 via the hinge 16, the wristband 30 can be attached with one hand.
[0043]
In the clip 10 of the present embodiment, the wristband 30 is looped around the set hole 38 and the band hole 40 formed in the wristband 30 through the boss 18. If the body 20 can be inserted, as shown in FIG. 7, the guide body 20 may be passed through the set hole and the band hole so as to wind the wristband 30.
[0044]
In this case, first, one of the guide bodies 20 (the guide body away from the hinge 16) formed in the male clip 12 is passed through the set hole 38 formed in the shorter band portion 34.
[0045]
Next, the wristband 30 is wound around the wrist, and one band hole 40 formed in the longer band portion 36 is selected. Then, the band portion 36 on the tip side from the selected band hole 40 is cut with scissors or the like (for example, in FIG. 4, when the third band hole 40 is selected from the tip side, Cut the band part 36 between the third band hole 40).
[0046]
Next, the selected band hole 40 is passed through the guide body 20 formed in the male clip 12. As a result, the wristband 30 is wound around the wrist.
[0047]
Next, the female clip 14 is bent toward the male clip 12 via the hinge 16. When the female clip 14 is bent, the retaining hole 24 formed in the female clip 14 is automatically fitted into the boss 18. As a result, the wristband 30 is looped around.
[0048]
As described above, the wristband 30 can be wound around the guide body 20 through the set hole 38 and the band hole 40.
[0049]
Further, the guide body 20 of the clip 10 of the present embodiment is formed in a plate shape that is long in the lateral direction, and the shape and size of the guide body 20, the set hole 38, and the band hole 40 are substantially the same. Therefore, the rotation of the wristband 30 can be restricted. Therefore, even if it is a case where it stops in this way, the backlash of the wristband 30 can be suppressed and it can wind up circularly.
[0050]
Further, since the guide body 20 has projections 20A and 20A formed on the inner side of the tip end thereof, it is difficult to come off once the set hole 38 or the band hole 40 is passed through, so that the clip 10 can be easily attached.
[0051]
In the present embodiment, the shape of the boss is a quadrangular prism, but the shape of the boss is preferably changed as appropriate according to the shape of the band hole formed in the wristband. For example, when the shape of the band hole is circular, the shaft portion of the boss is formed in a columnar shape, and the claw portion is formed in a hemispherical shape.
[0052]
Moreover, although the nail | claw part is made to protrude on one side with respect to a shaft part, you may make it make it project in an equal amount on both sides. In this case, the recess formed in the female clip is also formed by protruding an equal amount on both sides of the retaining hole.
[0053]
Further, a plurality of color clips may be arranged, and various types of information may be identified by the color of the clip. For example, for blood type identification, red, blue, yellow and green clips are aligned, red is A type, blue is B type, yellow is AB type, and green is O type. The blood type may be identified. In addition, it may be color-coded by medical department or ward so that the clinical department or ward can be identified by the color of the clip.
[0054]
At this time, the male clip and the female clip may be divided so that the two pieces of information can be identified.
[0055]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the wristband that is stopped by the clip is restricted from rotating around the boss by the guide body, so that the wristband can be firmly secured without causing glare or rattling. Can be wrapped around the wrist or the like. Moreover, by making it a shape without a corner part, irritation | stimulation to skin can be eliminated and a wearing feeling can be improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of a wristband clip. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an embodiment of a wristband clip. FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing an embodiment of a wristband clip. 4 is a perspective view showing the structure of the wristband. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing how to attach the clip. FIG. 6 is a front view showing how to attach the clip. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another method of attaching the clip. Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Clip, 12 ... Male clip, 14 ... Female clip, 14A ... Overlaying part, 16 ... Hinge, 18 ... Boss, 18A ... Shaft part, 18B ... Claw part, 20 ... Guide body, 20A ... Projection part, 24 ... Retaining hole, 26 ... recess, 28 ... guide body accommodation hole, 30 ... wristband, 32 ... display part, 34 ... band part, 36 ... band part, 38 ... set hole, 40 ... band hole

Claims (5)

Insert the boss formed on the male clip into the holes formed on both ends of the wristband, and fit the retaining hole formed on the female clip from the top of the wristband to the boss to make the wristband annular In the wristband clip to be wound,
A wristband clip, wherein the male clip has a pair of guide bodies formed on both sides of the boss, and a wristband is accommodated between the guide bodies to restrict the rotation of the wristband. The wristband clip according to claim 1, wherein the male clip and the female clip are formed in a circular or elliptical shape. The guide body is formed so as to be able to be inserted into holes formed at both ends of the wristband, and at least one of the guide bodies is inserted into holes formed at both ends of the wristband to be formed in the male clip. The wristband clip according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a fastener hole formed in the female clip is fitted into a boss, and the wristband can be looped. The boss has a claw portion that expands and contracts by elastic deformation at the tip portion, and when the claw portion is inserted into the retaining hole of the female clip against the elastic force, the diameter is increased after passing through the retaining hole and is prevented from coming off. The wristband clip according to claim 1, 2, or 3. The wristband according to claim 4, wherein a concave portion communicating with the retaining hole is formed on an upper surface of the female clip, and a claw portion of a boss that has passed through the retaining hole is accommodated in the concave portion. clip.

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