Lancing device
First Claim
1. A lancing device comprising:
- a lancet drive adapted to drive a lancet to effect a puncturing movement;
a housing that encloses the lancet drive; and
a touching element comprising an opening for applying a part of a body in which a prick wound is to be produced, the touching element being movable for the purpose of adjusting the puncturing depth in a puncturing direction relative to the lancet drive, wherein;
the touching element is connected rotatably by a screw thread to an intermediate piece and is movable in the puncturing direction,the intermediate piece is rotatable and movable relative to the housing,the lancing device comprises a guide for preventing rotation of the touching element relative to the housing, andthe touching element is enclosed by the intermediate piece at least over part of its length.
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Abstract
A lancing device comprises a lancet drive to cause a lancet to effect a puncturing movement, a housing that encloses the lancet drive, and a touching element with an opening for applying a part of a body in which a prick wound is to be produced, the touching element being movable relative to the lancet drive for the purpose of adjusting the puncturing depth in a puncturing direction. The touching element is connected rotatably by means of a screw thread to an intermediate piece and is movable in the puncturing direction, while the intermediate piece is rotatable and movable relative to the housing. A guide prevents rotation of the touching element relative to the housing, and the touching element is enclosed by the intermediate piece at least over part of its length.
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14 Claims
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1. A lancing device comprising:
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a lancet drive adapted to drive a lancet to effect a puncturing movement; a housing that encloses the lancet drive; and a touching element comprising an opening for applying a part of a body in which a prick wound is to be produced, the touching element being movable for the purpose of adjusting the puncturing depth in a puncturing direction relative to the lancet drive, wherein; the touching element is connected rotatably by a screw thread to an intermediate piece and is movable in the puncturing direction, the intermediate piece is rotatable and movable relative to the housing, the lancing device comprises a guide for preventing rotation of the touching element relative to the housing, and the touching element is enclosed by the intermediate piece at least over part of its length. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A puncturing depth adjusting unit for a lancing device adapted to produce a prick wound by use with a lancet, the puncturing depth adjusting unit comprising:
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a touching element with an opening for applying a part of a body in which a prick wound is to be produced; an intermediate piece on which the lancing device is fastened by means of a thread to rotate and to move in a puncturing direction; a carrier on which the intermediate piece is rotatably and movably fastened; and a guide preventing rotary movement of the touching element relative to the carrier, wherein the touching element is enclosed by the intermediate piece at least over part of its length.
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