Biometric belt connector
First Claim
1. An electrode belt connector for electrically connecting a conductor of an electrode belt to a snap electrode, the belt connector comprising:
- a plastic frame including a first elongated member and a second elongated member, the first elongated member and the second elongated member defining a receiving hole configured to receive and fasten the plastic frame to a protrusion of the snap connector electrode; and
a fastener portion configured to couple the electrode belt connector to the electrode belt,whereinthe first elongated member and the second elongated member further define a first slot extending from the receiving hole,the first elongated member and/or the second elongated member provide a radial flexibility to the receiving hole, andthe first elongated member engages the conductor of the electrode belt by the conductor extending into the receiving hole such that the conductor is in electrical contact with the protrusion of the snap connector electrode upon penetration of the protrusion into the receiving hole.
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Abstract
A belt connector is provided. The belt connector is configured to electrically connect a conductor of an electrode belt to a male portion of a snap connector electrode connected to a biometric device. The belt connector includes a frame, a fastener, and an engaging member. The frame includes a receiving hole having radial flexibility. The receiving hole is configured to receive and fasten the frame to a protrusion of the male portion of the snap connector electrode. The fastener is configured to fasten the frame to a first end of the electrode belt. The engaging member is adjacent to the receiving hole and engages the conductor of the electrode belt by the conductor passing through the receiving hole. When the male portion of the snap connector electrode penetrates the receiving hole, the conductor is forced into contact with a lateral surface of the male portion of the snap connector electrode.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. An electrode belt connector for electrically connecting a conductor of an electrode belt to a snap electrode, the belt connector comprising:
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a plastic frame including a first elongated member and a second elongated member, the first elongated member and the second elongated member defining a receiving hole configured to receive and fasten the plastic frame to a protrusion of the snap connector electrode; and a fastener portion configured to couple the electrode belt connector to the electrode belt, wherein the first elongated member and the second elongated member further define a first slot extending from the receiving hole, the first elongated member and/or the second elongated member provide a radial flexibility to the receiving hole, and the first elongated member engages the conductor of the electrode belt by the conductor extending into the receiving hole such that the conductor is in electrical contact with the protrusion of the snap connector electrode upon penetration of the protrusion into the receiving hole. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An electrode belt configured to be electrically connected to a snap connector electrode connected to a biometric device, the belt comprising:
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a flexible belt having a conductor; and a belt connector configured to electrically connect the conductor of the flexible belt to a protrusion of the snap connector electrode, wherein the electrode belt connector includes a plastic frame including a first elongated member and a second elongated member, the first elongated member and the second elongated member defining a receiving hole configured to receive and fasten the plastic frame to a protrusion of the snap connector electrode, and a fastener portion configured to couple the electrode belt connector to the electrode belt, wherein the first elongated member and the second elongated member further define a first slot extending from the receiving hole, the first elongated member and/or the second elongated member provides a radial flexibility to the receiving hole, and the first elongated member engages the conductor of the electrode belt such that the conductor is in electrical contact with the protrusion of the snap connector electrode by the conductor extending into the receiving hole. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A method for making an electrode belt with an electrode belt connector that is configured to electrically connect a conductor of the electrode belt to a snap connector electrode connected to a biometric device, the method comprising:
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providing a belt connector that includes a plastic frame and a fastener portion, the plastic frame including a first elongated member and a second elongated member, the first elongated member and the second elongated member defining a receiving hole configured to receive and fasten the plastic frame to a protrusion of the snap connector electrode, the first elongated member and the second elongated member further defining a first slot extending from the receiving hole, the first elongated member and/or the second elongated member providing a radial flexibility to the receiving hole, and the first elongated member being configured to engage the conductor of the electrode belt such that the conductor is in electrical contact with the protrusion of the snap connector electrode by the conductor extending into the receiving hole; placing an end portion of a flexible electrode belt with a wire incorporated therein onto the fastener portion of the belt connector such that an end portion of the belt end extends beyond a ridge member or row of pins of the fastener portion; pressing a heat element, an ultrasonic hot body, or a heat transfer unit onto the belt and ridge member or row of pins such that through the action of heat, an end piece of the belt is sheared while leaving intact the incorporated wire within the end piece, thus revealing an end of the wire; fastening by heat melting the belt to the ridge through the action of the heat; and fastening the wire end to the first elongated member such that the wire end is in electrical contact with the hole.
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Specification