WO2025225510A1 - Biological information measurement device and garment - Google Patents

Abstract

This biological information measurement device comprises a clip and a measuring instrument for measuring biological information. This clip includes a first member and a second member, and is configured to sandwich a garment between the first member and the second member. The biological information measurement device can be fixed to the garment using the clip. The measuring instrument is directly or indirectly held by the first member and has a measurement surface. The measurement surface is covered with cloth or fiber in a state of being fixed to the garment.

Description

Biometric information measuring device and clothing

The present invention relates to a device that measures biometric information that can be measured numerically, such as the wearer's body temperature.

Patent Document 1 describes a biological information measuring device. The biological information measuring device in Patent Document 1 includes a device main body with a built-in body temperature sensor and a holder.

The device body is placed against the underside of the underwear fabric. The holder has a clamping means that can clamp the undergarment fabric from the front side.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-64728

However, in conventional configurations such as the biometric information measuring device described in Patent Document 1, the device body comes into direct contact with the surface of the body.

As a result, the person wearing the biometric information measuring device (the person whose body temperature is being measured) is likely to experience discomfort or a cold or sore feeling.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a biometric information measuring device that can measure a subject's biometric information while minimizing discomfort or annoyance to the subject.

A bioinformation measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a clip and a measuring instrument for measuring bioinformation. The clip comprises a first member and a second member, and is configured to clamp clothing between the first member and the second member. The bioinformation measuring device can be secured to clothing using the clip. The measuring instrument is held directly or indirectly by the first member and has a measuring surface. When secured to the clothing, the measuring surface is covered with fabric or fabric.

In this configuration, the measuring device comes into indirect contact with the body via the cloth or fabric. This prevents the measuring device from coming into direct contact with the body.

This invention makes it possible to measure the subject's biological information while minimizing discomfort or annoyance to the subject.

Figure 1(A) is a first plan view of the bioinformation measuring device related to the first embodiment, Figure 1(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bioinformation measuring device related to the first embodiment, and Figure 1(C) is a second plan view of the bioinformation measuring device related to the first embodiment. Figure 2(A) is a first plan view of the bio-information measuring device of the first embodiment attached to clothing, Figure 2(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bio-information measuring device of the first embodiment attached to clothing, and Figure 2(C) is a second plan view of the bio-information measuring device of the first embodiment attached to clothing. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a state in which the biological information measuring device according to the first embodiment is attached to clothing. Figure 4(A) is a first plan view of the clip according to the first embodiment, Figure 4(B) is a side view of the clip according to the first embodiment, Figure 4(C) is a second plan view of the clip according to the first embodiment, and Figure 4(D) is a side cross-sectional view of the clip according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5(A) is a first plan view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment, FIG. 5(B) is a side view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 5(C) is a second plan view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal configuration of the measuring device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of a biological information measuring device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a side cross-sectional view of a biological information measuring device according to the third embodiment. Figure 9(A) is a first plan view of a bioinformation measuring device related to the fourth embodiment, Figures 9(B) and 9(D) are side cross-sectional views of a bioinformation measuring device related to the fourth embodiment, and Figure 9(C) is a second plan view of a bioinformation measuring device related to the fourth embodiment. Figure 10(A) is a side cross-sectional view of the bio-information measuring device of the fourth embodiment attached to clothing, and Figure 10(B) is a plan view of the bio-information measuring device of the fourth embodiment attached to clothing. FIG. 11 is a side cross-sectional view of a similar example of the biological information measuring device according to the fourth embodiment. 12A and 12B are side cross-sectional views of a biological information measuring device according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 13 is a side cross-sectional view of a biological information measuring device according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 14 is a side cross-sectional view of a biological information measuring device according to the seventh embodiment. Figure 15(A) is a side cross-sectional view of a bio-information measuring device attached to clothing relating to the eighth embodiment, and Figure 15(B) is a plan view of a bio-information measuring device attached to clothing relating to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 16A is a first plan view of a biological information measuring device according to the ninth embodiment, and FIG. 16B is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 17A is a first plan view of a clip according to the ninth embodiment, and FIG. 17B is a side cross-sectional view of the clip according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 18(A) is a first plan view of a bag according to the ninth embodiment, and FIG. 18(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bag according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 19 is a side cross-sectional view of a biological information measuring device according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a side cross-sectional view of a biological information measuring device according to the eleventh embodiment.

[First embodiment]
A biological information measuring device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each embodiment of the present invention, including this embodiment, a case where a thermometer is used as the measuring device is shown. The measuring device is not limited to a thermometer, and may be any device that is wearable on a subject and can measure the subject's biological information that can be measured as a numerical value.

FIG. 1(A) is a first plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment, FIG. 1(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 1(C) is a second plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 2(A) is a first plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing, FIG. 2(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing, and FIG. 2(C) is a second plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing. Note that hatching has been added as appropriate in FIGS. 2(A), 2(B), and 2(C) to make the relationship between the components easier to understand. Also, FIG. 2(C) does not show the skin of the subject. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the bioinformation measuring device according to the first embodiment attached to clothing.

As shown in Figures 1(A)-1(C), 2(A)-2(D), and 3, the bioinformation measuring device 10 includes a clip 20 and a measuring instrument 30. Below, we will first explain the specific configuration of the clip 20 and the measuring instrument 30, and then provide a specific explanation of the bioinformation measuring device 10.

(Shape of clip 20)
Figure 4(A) is a first plan view of the clip according to the first embodiment, Figure 4(B) is a side view of the clip according to the first embodiment, Figure 4(C) is a second plan view of the clip according to the first embodiment, and Figure 4(D) is a side cross-sectional view of the clip according to the first embodiment.

As shown in Figures 4(A)-4(D), the clip 20 includes a first member 21 and a second member 22.

The first member 21 has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape extending in the L and W directions when viewed from above (viewed in the T direction (thickness) in Figures 4(B) and 4(D)).

The first member 21 has a first surface F211 and a second surface F212 that are perpendicular to the T direction. The first surface F211 and the second surface F212 face each other.

The first member 21 has one end E211 and the other end E212 in the L direction.

The first member 21 has a through hole 29 that penetrates between the first surface F211 and the second surface F212. The through hole 29 has a roughly rectangular parallelepiped shape in a plan view, but is not limited to this shape as long as it can accommodate the measuring instrument 30 described below. The through hole 29 corresponds to the "first through hole" of the present invention. Note that the through hole 29 may have a shape that opens at the other end E212 in the L direction or at a side end of the first member 21.

The second members 22 are strip-shaped and extend in the L direction, and there are multiple second members 22. Each of the multiple second members 22 has a third surface F221 and a fourth surface F222 that are perpendicular to the T direction. The third surface F221 and the fourth surface F222 face each other. Each of the multiple second members 22 has one end E221 and the other end E222 in the L direction.

The width of the multiple second members 22 is smaller than half the width of the first member 21. Furthermore, it is preferable that the width of the multiple second members 22 be equal to or smaller than the width of one and the other portions of the first member 21 that remain on both sides after the through holes 29 are formed.

The multiple second members 22 are arranged close to the first surface F211 of the first member 21 so that the third surface F221 faces the first surface F211 of the first member 21. In this case, the third surface F221 may be in contact with the first surface F211 near the other end E222 of the multiple second members 22 in the L direction.

One of the multiple second members 22 is arranged near one end of the first member 21 in the W direction. The other of the multiple second members 22 is arranged near the other end of the first member 21 in the W direction. In plan view, the multiple second members 22 are arranged in positions that do not overlap with the formation area of the through holes 29 in the first member 21.

The multiple second members 22 are thinner than the first members 21. Note that the multiple second members 22 may be about the same thickness as the first members 21, but are preferably thinner than the first members 21, and are preferably as thin as possible within the range that ensures strength against stresses that occur when the bio-information measuring device 10 is attached to clothing CL.

One end E211 of the first member 21 in the L direction and one end E221 of each of the plurality of second members 22 in the L direction are connected by a curved portion 23. The curved portion 23 is formed integrally with the first member 21 and the second member 22.

The clip 20, which is made up of the first member 21, the second member 22, and the curved portion 23, has a predetermined elastic modulus. As a result, the clip 20 has elasticity such that, in response to external stress, the first member 21 is substantially undeformed, the second member 22 is only slightly deformed, and the curved portion 23 is deformed. Therefore, the clip 20 can generate, by the curved portion 23, a biasing force that presses the first member 21 against the third surface F221 of the second member 22, or a biasing force that presses the second member 22 against the first surface F211 of the first member 21.

(Shape and general configuration of measuring instrument 30)
Fig. 5(A) is a first plan view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment, Fig. 5(B) is a side view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment, Fig. 5(C) is a second plan view of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment, Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal configuration of the measuring instrument according to the first embodiment.

As shown in Figures 5(A)-5(C) and 6, the measuring instrument 30 has a rectangular parallelepiped housing 300. The housing 300 has a first main surface 301 and a second main surface 302 that face each other. The housing 300 has an internal space A300.

The measuring instrument 30 includes multiple temperature sensors 311, 312, 313, and 314, multiple thermal resistance elements 321 and 322, and thermal insulators 331 and 332. The multiple temperature sensors 311, 312, 313, and 314 have equivalent characteristics. The multiple thermal resistance elements 321 and 322 have equivalent thermal resistivities but different thicknesses.

Temperature sensor 311, thermal resistance element 321, temperature sensor 312, and insulator 331 are stacked in this order to form a first stack for measuring body temperature. Temperature sensor 313, thermal resistance element 322, temperature sensor 314, and insulator 332 are stacked in this order to form a second stack for measuring body temperature.

The first stack and the second stack are arranged adjacent to each other. The first stack and the second stack are fixed to the inner surface of the wall forming the first main surface 301 of the housing 300 using fixing member 34. Fixing member 34 has a predetermined thermal conductivity. In the first stack, the temperature sensor 311 abuts against fixing member 34. In the second stack, the temperature sensor 313 abuts against fixing member 34.

As a result, the measuring device 30 constitutes a heat flow thermometer that measures temperature using the heat flow from the first main surface 301 side (heat flow that passes through the first main surface 301). In other words, the first main surface 301 is the "measurement surface" of the present invention.

(Configuration and Wearing Mode of Biological Information Measuring Device 10)
1(A) to 1(C), 2(A) to 2(D), and 3, the measuring device 30 is housed in the through-hole 29 of the clip 20. The measuring device 30 is fixed to the clip 20 with an adhesive. In this way, the bio-information measuring device 10 is composed of the clip 20 and the measuring device 30.

The first principal surface 301 (measurement surface) of the measuring device 30 is substantially flush with the first surface F211 of the first member 21 of the clip 20.

The person being measured is wearing clothing CL. Clothing CL has a front surface FF and a back surface FB. The back surface FB abuts against the skin surface FSK of the person being measured's skin SK. At least the portion of clothing CL that is clamped by clip 20 is made of cloth or fiber.

The first member 21 and second member 22 of the clip 20 clamp the clothing CL. At this time, the first surface F211 of the first member 21 abuts against the front surface FF of the clothing CL, and the third surface F221 of the second member 22 abuts against the back surface FB of the clothing CL. In other words, the first main surface 301, which is the measurement surface of the measuring device 30, is covered by the clothing CL, which is made of cloth or fiber. Here, "covered" means that 90% or more of the first main surface 301 is covered by the clothing CL.

As a result, the measuring instrument 30 of the bioinformation measuring device 10 does not come into direct contact with the skin SK of the person being measured (the person wearing the bioinformation measuring device 10), but rather comes into indirect contact with the skin SK of the person being measured via the clothing CL. Therefore, even when wearing the bioinformation measuring device 10, the person being measured is unlikely to experience any discomfort or annoyance such as coldness or pain.

Furthermore, the clip 20 generates a biasing force on the first member 21 such that it presses against the second member 22. This biasing force causes the first member 21 to press against the clothing CL, and the second member 22 absorbs this biasing force, allowing the clothing CL to be securely clamped. This makes it difficult for the position of the bioinformation measuring device 10 relative to the subject, i.e., the body temperature measurement position, to shift. Therefore, the bioinformation measuring device 10 can stably measure the body temperature of the person being measured.

Furthermore, by configuring the measuring device 30 as a heat flow thermometer, the body temperature of the person being measured can be measured with high accuracy even if the measuring device 30 is not in direct contact with the person's skin SK.

Specifically, the subject's body temperature Tb can be measured by comparing the heat flows of the first and second stacks, which have different thermal resistors (thermal resistances). For example, if the body temperature is Tb, the temperatures measured by temperature sensors 311, 312, 313, and 314 are T1, T2, T3, and T4, respectively, the thermal resistances of thermal resistance elements 321 and 322 are RpA and RpB, respectively, and the unknown thermal resistance is RB, the following simultaneous equations can be set:

(T1-T2)/RpA=(Tb-T1)/RB
(T3-T4)/RpB=(Tb-T3)/RB
The body temperature Tb can be calculated (measured) by solving this simultaneous equation so as to eliminate the thermal resistance R. The unknown thermal resistance R is mainly composed of the subject's body, including the skin, and clothing C.

As described above, the biological information measuring device 10 can measure the body temperature of the subject (the person wearing the biological information measuring device 10) while minimizing discomfort and annoyance.

Furthermore, the multiple second members 22 do not overlap the area where the through holes 29 of the first member 21 are formed, i.e., the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) of the measuring device 30. Therefore, only the clothing CL is interposed between the body temperature measurement surface and the skin SK. This allows the measuring device 30 to measure the body temperature of the person being measured with greater accuracy.

Furthermore, in the bioinformation measuring device 10, the measurement surface is approximately flush with the first surface F211 of the first member 21, which prevents the measuring instrument 30 from undesirably pressing against the skin SK. This allows the bioinformation measuring device 10 to further reduce any discomfort felt when worn. It is more preferable that the measurement surface be completely flush with the first surface F211 of the first member 21, but it is sufficient if the measurement surface protrudes slightly from the first surface F211 to an extent that does not cause the above-mentioned discomfort, or if the measurement surface is approximately flush within a range that is slightly recessed from the first surface F211 within the allowable measurement accuracy range.

Furthermore, in the bioinformation measuring device 10, the second member 22 is thinner than the first member 21. This allows the inside of the clothing CL (the skin SK side) to be thinner. Therefore, the bioinformation measuring device 10 can further reduce discomfort when worn.

Second Embodiment
A biological information measuring device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the bioinformation measuring device 10A according to the second embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10 according to the first embodiment in the position of the measuring instrument 30 relative to the clip 20. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10A is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

In the bio-information measuring device 10A, the first principal surface 301 of the measuring instrument 30 protrudes further toward the second member 22 than the first surface F211 of the first member 21. Furthermore, the first principal surface 301 is located closer to the first member 21 than the fourth surface F222 of the second member 22.

As a result, the clothing CL is sandwiched between the first member 21 and the second member 22 in the W direction as well, by the portion of the measuring device 30 that protrudes from the first surface F211 of the first member 21 and the multiple second members 22. Therefore, the bio-information measuring device 10A is more firmly attached to the clothing CL.

Furthermore, in the bio-information measuring device 10A, the measuring instrument 30 does not protrude from the fourth surface F222 of the second member 22. Therefore, the bio-information measuring device 10A can reduce any discomfort felt when worn.

[Third embodiment]
A biological information measuring device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 8, the bioinformation measuring device 10B according to the third embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10A according to the second embodiment in the shape of the clip 20B and the position of the measuring instrument 30B relative to the clip 20B. Other configurations of the bioinformation measuring device 10B are the same as those of the bioinformation measuring device 10A, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

The biological information measuring device 10B includes a clip 20B and a measuring instrument 30B.

Compared to clip 20, clip 20B does not have a through-hole 29. In other words, the first surface F211 is entirely flat.

Measuring device 30B is thinner than measuring device 30. The thickness of measuring device 30B is smaller than the combined thickness of clothing CL and second member 22.

Measuring device 30B is fixed in contact with the first surface F211 of the first member 21 of clip 20B. At this time, measuring device 30B is fixed so that the second main surface 302 is in contact with the first surface F211 of the first member 21 and the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) faces the second member 22.

With this configuration, the bioinformation measuring device 10B can achieve the same effects as the bioinformation measuring device 10A.

[Fourth embodiment]
A bioinformation measuring device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 9(A) is a first plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment, Figs. 9(B) and 9(D) are side cross-sectional views of the bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment, and Fig. 9(C) is a second plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment. Fig. 9(B) shows a state in which the second member 22C is brought close to the first member 21C, and Fig. 9(D) shows a state in which the second member 22C is moved away from the first member 21C.

As shown in Figures 9(A), 9(B), 9(C), and 9(D), the bioinformation measuring device 10C according to the fourth embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10 according to the first embodiment in the configuration of the clip 20C. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10C is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

The bioinformation measuring device 10C includes a clip 20C and a measuring instrument 30. The clip 20C includes a first member 21C, a second member 22C, and a spring PS.

The first member 21C has a portion that protrudes from the first surface F211 near one end E211 in the L direction. This protrusion serves as a fulcrum 24 (the fulcrum that serves as the center of rotation of the first member 21C and the second member 22C: the rotation axis) for rotating the second member 22C.

The first member 21C has a through hole 291. The through hole 291 of the first member 21C has the same shape as the through hole 29 of the first member 21.

The second member 22C is plate-shaped and has approximately the same area as the first member 21C. The second member 22C has a through hole 292. In plan view, the formation area of the through hole 292 overlaps the formation area of the through hole 291 of the first member 21C.

A portion of the second member 22C near one end E221 in the L direction is connected to the protrusion of the first member 21C. At this time, the second member 22C is connected to the first member 21C in a rotatable manner.

A spring PS is provided at the fulcrum 24 where the first member 21C and the second member 22C are connected. The spring PS generates a biasing force such that the other end E212 in the L direction of the first member 21C approaches the other end E222 in the L direction of the second member 22C, or such that the other end E222 in the L direction of the second member 22C approaches the other end E212 in the L direction of the first member 21C. In other words, the spring PS generates a biasing force that presses the first member 21C against the second member 22C, or a biasing force that presses the second member 22C against the first member 21C.

The measuring device 30 is housed in and fixed to the through-hole 291 of the first member 21C. As a result, the second member 22C forms a shape that surrounds the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) of the measuring device 30 in a plan view. The part of the measuring device 30 that is exposed on the first surface F211 side from the through-hole 291 of the first member 21C, and the first main surface 301 of the measuring device 30 that can be seen from the second member 22C side, is called the exposed part.

The first principal surface 301 of the measuring device 30 protrudes toward the second member 22C more than the first surface F211 of the first member 21C. Furthermore, the first principal surface 301 of the measuring device 30 is located closer to the first member 21C than the fourth surface F222 of the second member 22C.

Fig. 10(A) is a side cross-sectional view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment attached to clothing, and Fig. 10(B) is a plan view of a bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment attached to clothing. In Fig. 10(B), hatching has been added as appropriate to make the relationship between the components easier to understand. In addition, Fig. 10(B) is a plan view seen from the skin side, and Fig. 10(B) does not show the skin of the person being measured.

The first member 21C and second member 22C of the clip 20C are positioned approximately parallel to each other and clamp the clothing CL. Furthermore, the clip 20C uses a spring PS to generate a biasing force that presses the first member 21C against the second member 22C, or presses the second member 22C against the first member 21C. This allows the clothing CL to be securely clamped between the first member 21C and the second member 22C.

As a result, the position of the biological information measuring device 10C relative to the subject, i.e., the body temperature measurement position, is less likely to shift. Therefore, the biological information measuring device 10C can stably measure the body temperature of the subject.

Furthermore, in the bio-information measuring device 10C, the portion of the measuring instrument 30 that protrudes from the first surface F211 of the first member 21C fits into the through-holes 292 of the multiple second members 22C.

As a result, the clothing CL is sandwiched between the first member 21C and the second member 22C in both the L direction and the W direction. Therefore, the bio-information measuring device 10C is attached even more firmly to the clothing CL.

Furthermore, in the bioinformation measuring device 10C, by applying force to the vicinity of one end E211 in the L direction of the first member 21C and the vicinity of one end E221 in the L direction of the second member 22C, the portion of the second member 22C containing the through-hole 292 can be easily separated from the portion of the first member 21C in which the measuring device 30 is housed.

This allows the subject to easily remove the biological information measuring device 10C from the clothing CL.

Furthermore, in the bioinformation measuring device 10C, one end E211 of the first member 21C protrudes from the second surface F212, and the fourth surface F222 of the second member 22C is flat. As a result, the clip 20C does not have any protrusions on the side of the subject's skin. Therefore, the bioinformation measuring device 10C can reduce discomfort when worn.

The configuration shown in Figure 11 can also be applied as a configuration similar to the bioinformation measuring device 10C. Figure 11 is a side cross-sectional view of a similar example of the bioinformation measuring device according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in Figure 11, the bioinformation measuring device 10CA differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10 shown in Figures 9(A), 9(B), 9(C), and 9(D) in the shape of the clip 20CA. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10CA is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10C, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

Clip 20CA comprises a first member 21CA and a second member 22CA. The second surface F212 of first member 21CA is a flat surface. The fourth surface F222 of second member 22CA is a flat surface. Spring PSA generates a biasing force in a direction narrowing the gap between the portion of first member 21CA where measuring device 30 is located and the portion of second member 22CA facing measuring device 30.

In this way, the shapes of the first member 21CA and the second member 22CA can be selected appropriately as long as they are configured to generate a biasing force in a direction that narrows the gap between the portion of the first member 21CA where the measuring device 30 is located and the portion of the second member 22CA that faces the measuring device 30.

Furthermore, by having a flat outer surface as the clip 20CA, as with the first member 21CA and the second member 22CA, the bio-information measuring device 10CA can be made even thinner.

Fifth Embodiment
A biological information measuring device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 12(A) and Fig. 12(B) are side cross-sectional views of the biological information measuring device according to the fifth embodiment. Fig. 12(A) shows a state in which the second member 22D is brought close to the first member 21D, and Fig. 12(B) shows a state in which the second member 22D is moved away from the first member 21D.

As shown in Figures 12(A) and 12(B), the bioinformation measuring device 10D according to the fifth embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10 according to the first embodiment in the configuration of the clip 20D. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10D is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

The bio-information measuring device 10D includes a clip 20D and a measuring instrument 30. The clip 20D includes a first member 21D and a second member 22D.

The first member 21D has a portion that protrudes from the first surface F211 near one end E211 in the L direction. This protrusion serves as a fulcrum (rotation axis) for rotating the second member 22D.

The multiple second members 22D have the same shape as the multiple second members 22 according to the first embodiment. The portions of the multiple second members 22D near one end E221 in the L direction are connected to the protrusion of the first member 21D. In this case, the second members 22D are connected in a rotatable manner relative to the first member 21D.

One of the first member 21D and the second member 22D is a ferromagnetic material (magnet), and the other is a paramagnetic material. Note that both the first member 21D and the second member 22D may be ferromagnetic materials. If both the first member 21D and the second member 22D are ferromagnetic materials, the polarities of the opposing surfaces are opposite.

With this configuration, the clip 20D generates, by magnetic force, a biasing force that presses the first member 21D against the second member 22D, or a biasing force that presses the second member 22D against the first member 21D.

As a result, the bioinformation measuring device 10D can achieve the same effects as the bioinformation measuring device 10.

Sixth Embodiment
A biological information measuring device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 13 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the sixth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13, the bioinformation measuring device 10E according to the sixth embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10D according to the fifth embodiment in the configuration of the clip 20E. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10E is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10D, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

Clip 20E comprises a first member 21E and a second member 22E. First member 21E has the same configuration as first member 21D.

The second member 22E includes a magnetic layer L221 and a cushion layer L222. The magnetic layer L221 and the cushion layer L222 are laminated. The magnetic layer L221 forms the third surface F221 of the second member 22E. The cushion layer L222 forms the fourth surface F222 of the second member 22E.

The cushion layer L222 is made of a material with lower thermal conductivity than the magnetic layer L221. As a result, the fourth surface F222 is made of a material with lower thermal conductivity than the third surface F221.

With this configuration, the biological information measuring device 10E can generate a biasing force using magnetic force, just like the biological information measuring device 10D, while suppressing discomfort such as coldness in the area that comes into contact with the skin SK.

Seventh Embodiment
A biological information measuring device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 14 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the seventh embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 14, the bioinformation measuring device 10F according to the seventh embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10D according to the fifth embodiment in the configuration of the clip 20F. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10F is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10D, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

The clip 20F includes a first member 21, a second member 22, a magnet 41, and a magnet 42. The first member 21 and the second member 22 have the same configuration as the first member 21 and the second member 22 of the bio-information measuring device 10 according to the first embodiment.

Magnets 41 and 42 are ferromagnetic. Magnet 41 is attached to first member 21. Magnet 42 is attached to second member 22. Magnets 41 and 42 are attached to first member 21 and second member 22 so that when first member 21 and second member 22 are closely facing each other, the polarities of the opposing surfaces of magnet 41 and magnet 42 are opposite.

With this configuration, the biological information measuring device 10F can generate a biasing force using magnetic force, just like the biological information measuring device 10D, while suppressing discomfort such as coldness in the area that comes into contact with the skin SK.

Eighth Embodiment
A garment according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 15(A) is a side cross-sectional view of a bioinformation measuring device attached to clothing according to the eighth embodiment, and FIG. 15(B) is a plan view of a bioinformation measuring device attached to clothing according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 15(B) is a plan view viewed from the skin side, and FIG. 15(B) illustrates the subject's skin without showing it. Also, FIGS. 15(A) and 15(B) show the case where the bioinformation measuring device 10A according to the second embodiment is attached.

As shown in Figures 15(A) and 15(B), the garment CLA has a first thickness portion CLtk and a second thickness portion CLtn.

The second thickness portion CLtn is thinner than the first thickness portion CLtk. The second thickness portion CLtn is positioned relative to the first thickness portion CLtk so as to include the area that overlaps with the measuring instrument 30 in a plan view when the bio-information measuring device 10A is worn.

This configuration shortens the distance between the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) of the measuring device 30 and the skin SK. This allows the biological information measuring device 10A to measure body temperature with greater accuracy.

Furthermore, by providing the clothing CLA with the second thickness portion CLtn, the subject can wear the bioinformation measuring device 10A on the clothing CLA so that the measuring instrument 30 is placed against the second thickness portion CLtn. This allows the subject to wear the bioinformation measuring device 10A at a substantially fixed position on the body.

Note that the mark for this wearing position is not limited to the second thickness portion CLtn, but may also be a mark printed on the clothing CLA.

Ninth Embodiment
A bioinformation measuring device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 16(A) is a first plan view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the ninth embodiment, and Fig. 16(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bioinformation measuring device according to the ninth embodiment. Fig. 17(A) is a first plan view of a clip according to the ninth embodiment, and Fig. 17(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the clip according to the ninth embodiment. Fig. 18(A) is a first plan view of a bag according to the ninth embodiment, and Fig. 18(B) is a side cross-sectional view of the bag according to the ninth embodiment.

FIGS. 16(A) and 16(B) show the bioinformation measuring device 10G according to the ninth embodiment, which differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10 according to the first embodiment in that it further includes a clip 20G and a bag 50. The other components of the bioinformation measuring device 10G are the same as those of the bioinformation measuring device 10, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

As shown in Figures 17(A) and 17(B), clip 20G includes a first member 21G and a second member 22. First member 21G includes a first flat plate 211G and a second flat plate 212G.

The flat plate 211G has a first surface F211 and a second surface F212. The flat plate 211G has a configuration similar to that of the first member 21 according to the first embodiment, with the through-hole 29 omitted.

The flat plate 212G has a fifth surface F213 and a sixth surface F214.

Flat plates 211G and 212G are arranged with the first surface F211 and the fifth surface F213 closely facing each other.

One end E211 of the flat plate 211G connects to the second part 22 via the curved portion 23. The other end E212 of the flat plate 211G connects to the flat plate 212G.

With this configuration, clip 20G has a slit SL21 between flat plate 211G and flat plate 212G.

As shown in Figures 18(A) and 18(B), the bag 50 is made of cloth or fiber. The bag 50 has a main body portion 51 and an attachment portion 52.

The main body portion 51 has an internal space SP51 and is bag-shaped with an opening. The attachment portion 52 has an internal space SP52 and is bag-shaped with an opening. The opening of the main body portion 51 is located at one end of the bag 50 in the L direction, and the opening of the attachment portion 52 is located at the other end of the bag 50 in the L direction.

The measuring device 30 is housed in the internal space SP51 of the main body 51. At this time, the measuring device 30 is positioned with the second main surface 302 facing the mounting portion 52. In other words, the measuring device 30 is positioned with the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) visible from the front when viewed from the side of the first member 21G opposite the side on which the second member 22G is positioned.

The bag 50 is positioned with a portion of the attachment portion 52 sandwiched between the slit SL21 of the clip 20G. In other words, the bag 50 is positioned with the attachment portion 52 sandwiched between the flat plates 211G and 212G of the first component 21G of the clip 20G.

The bioinformation measuring device 10G configured as described above is attached to the subject's clothing, for example, so that the bag 50 comes into contact with the subject.

As a result, even when wearing the biological information measuring device 10G, it is possible to prevent the subject from feeling uneasy or uncomfortable, such as cold or painful.

Furthermore, with this configuration, it is possible to prevent the subject from feeling cold, painful, or other discomfort, even without having to pinch the clothing CL.

Furthermore, with this configuration, the bag 50 can be removed from the clip 20G and the measuring device 30. This allows the bag 50 to be washed. Therefore, the parts of the bioinformation measuring device 10G that come into direct contact with the subject can be easily washed and kept clean. Also, with this configuration, the measuring device 30 is attached to the inside of clothing, so when the measuring device 30 is attached to the inside of underwear, the position of the measuring device 30 can be more securely fixed.

Tenth Embodiment
A biological information measuring device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 19 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the tenth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 19, the bioinformation measuring device 10H according to the tenth embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10G according to the ninth embodiment in that it includes an anti-slip member 60. The other configuration of the bioinformation measuring device 10H is the same as that of the bioinformation measuring device 10G, and a description of similar parts will be omitted. Note that the clip 20H (first member 21H, flat plate 211H, flat plate 212H) of the bioinformation measuring device 10H shown in FIG. 19 has the same configuration as the clip 20G (first member 21G, flat plate 211G, flat plate 212G) of the bioinformation measuring device 10G.

The anti-slip member 60 is made of a flat film. The anti-slip member 60 is made of a material with a high coefficient of friction against the skin, such as silicone or gel.

The anti-slip member 60 is positioned on the opposite side of the main body 51 of the bag 50 from the part that connects to the attachment part 52.

With this configuration, the bioinformation measuring device 10H achieves the same effects as the bioinformation measuring device 10G, and can more stably maintain the position of the measuring device 30 relative to the subject.

Eleventh Embodiment
An eleventh embodiment of a biological information measuring device according to the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 20. Fig. 20 is a side cross-sectional view of the biological information measuring device according to the eleventh embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 20, the bioinformation measuring device 10I according to the eleventh embodiment differs from the bioinformation measuring device 10G according to the ninth embodiment in the configuration of the clip 20I and the bag 50I. Other configurations of the bioinformation measuring device 10I are the same as those of the bioinformation measuring device 10G, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

As shown in Figure 20, the clip 20I includes a first member 21I, a second member 22I, and a spring PS.

The first member 21I includes a flat plate 211I and a flat plate 212I. The flat plates 211I and 212I are arranged in close proximity to each other. One end of the flat plate 211I is connected to the flat plate 212I. With this configuration, the second member 21I has a slit SL21 between the flat plates 211I and 212I.

The second member 22I has a protruding portion. This protruding portion serves as a fulcrum 24I (the fulcrum that serves as the center of rotation between the first member 21I and the second member 22I: the rotation axis) for rotating the second member 22I relative to the first member 21I.

A spring PS is provided at the fulcrum 24I. The spring PS generates a biasing force that moves one end of the second member 22I closer to the flat plate 211I of the first member 21I. In other words, the spring PS generates a biasing force that presses the second member 22I against the first member 21I, or a biasing force that presses the first member 21I against the second member 22I.

Bag 50I is made of cloth and fiber. Bag 50I has an internal space SP50 and an opening.

The measuring device 30 is housed in the internal space SP50 of the bag 50I. At this time, the measuring device 30 is positioned with the second main surface 302 facing the clip 20I. In other words, the measuring device 30 is positioned with the first main surface 301 (measurement surface) visible from the front when viewed from the side of the first member 21I opposite the side on which the second member 22I is positioned.

The clip 20I is positioned with a portion of the bag 50 sandwiched in the slit SL21. In other words, the bag 50 is positioned in a state where it is sandwiched between the flat plates 211I and 212I of the first member 21I of the clip 20I.

With this configuration, the biological information measuring device 10I achieves the same effects as the biological information measuring device 10G.

The configurations of the above-described embodiments can be combined as appropriate, and different effects can be achieved depending on the combination.

10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10CA, 10D, 10E, 10F, 10G, 10H, 10I: Biometric information measuring devices 20, 20B, 20C, 20CA, 20D, 20E, 20F, 20G, 20H, 20I: Clips 21, 21C, 21CA, 21D, 21E, 21G, 21H, 21I: First members 22, 22C, 22CA, 22D, 22E, 22I: Second members 23: Curved portions 24, 24I: Fulcrums 29, 291, 292: Through holes 30, 30B: Measuring instrument 34: Fixing members 41, 42: Magnets 50, 50I: Bag 60: Anti-slip members 211G, 211H, 212G, 212 H, 211I, 212I: Flat plate 300: Housing 301: First main surface 302: Second main surface 311, 312, 313, 314: Temperature sensors 321, 322: Thermal resistance elements 331, 332: Insulator A300: Internal space CL, CLA: Clothing E211: One end E212: Other end E221: One end E222: Other end F211: First surface F212: Second surface F221: Third surface F222: Fourth surface F213: Fifth surface F214: Sixth surface FB: Back surface FF: Front surface FSK: Skin surface L221: Magnetic layer L222: Cushion layer PS, PSA: Spring SK: Skin SP50, SP51, SP52: Internal space

Claims (15)

Clip and
a measuring device for measuring biological information;
A biological information measuring device comprising:
The clip is
The device includes a first member and a second member, and is configured to sandwich clothing between the first member and the second member.
The biological information measuring device includes:
The clip can be used to secure the device to the garment;
the measuring device is held directly or indirectly by the first member and has a measuring surface;
The measurement surface is covered with cloth or fiber when fixed to the clothing.
Biometric information measuring device. the measuring device is attached to the first member so that the measurement surface faces the second member;
The fabric or fiber is the garment.
The biological information measuring device according to claim 1 . a bag made of the fabric or the fiber;
The bag accommodates the measuring instrument and is clamped by the first member of the clip.
The biological information measuring device according to claim 1 . the measuring instrument detects a heat flow passing through the measurement surface to measure the biological information;
The biological information measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The first member is
a first surface on the second member side and a second surface opposite to the first surface;
a first through-hole penetrating between the first surface and the second surface;
the measuring instrument is housed in the first through hole,
the measurement surface is exposed from the first surface,
the measurement surface is substantially flush with the first surface;
The biological information measuring device according to claim 2 . The first member is
a first surface on the second member side and a second surface opposite to the first surface;
a first through-hole penetrating between the first surface and the second surface;
the measuring instrument is housed in the first through hole,
the measurement surface is exposed from the first surface,
the second member has a shape that does not overlap with the exposed portion of the measuring device from the first surface;
The biological information measuring device according to claim 2 . The second member has a shape that surrounds the exposed portion.
The biological information measuring device according to claim 6. The exposed portion of the measuring device protrudes from the first surface toward the second member.
The biological information measuring device according to claim 6 or 7. The clip is
a fulcrum that serves as a center of rotation of the first member and the second member;
With the clothes sandwiched between them, the first member and the second member are substantially parallel to each other.
9. The biological information measuring device according to claim 2, or any one of claims 5 to 8. The clip is
a spring that generates a biasing force that presses the first member against the second member or a biasing force that presses the second member against the first member;
The biological information measuring device according to claim 9. The clip is
a magnet that generates a biasing force that presses the first member against the second member or a biasing force that presses the second member against the first member;
The biological information measuring device according to claim 9. the second member has a third surface on the first member side and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface,
the fourth surface is made of a material with low thermal conductivity;
12. The biological information measuring device according to claim 2, or any one of claims 5 to 11. The second member is thinner than the first member.
13. The biological information measuring device according to claim 2, or any one of claims 5 to 12. A garment to which the biological information measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 13 is attached,
The contact portion of the measurement surface is thinner than other portions.
clothing. the measurement surface is arranged in a state where the measurement surface can be seen from the front when viewed from the side of the first member opposite to the side on which the second member is arranged.
The biological information measuring device according to claim 3 .