FLUID INFUSING APPARATUS, TRANSPORTING STATE DETERMINATION METHOD

• US 20150100013A1
• Filed: 09/26/2014
• Published: 04/09/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation (Seiko Group)
• Original Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation (Seiko Group)
• Inventors: UCHIYAMA, Yukihiro, MOMOSE, Yoshihiko
• Application Number:
  US14/498,377
• Publication Number:
  US 20150100013A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 604/67
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2005/14252 with needle insertion means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2005/14268 with a reusable and a disposable component
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2005/16868 Downstream occlusion sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/0294 Piezoelectric materials
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/332 Force measuring means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3334 Measuring or controlling the flow rate
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3355 Controlling downstream pump pressure
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3375 Acoustical, e.g. ultrasonic, measuring means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/1413 Modular systems comprising interconnecting elements
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/14228 with linear peristaltic action, i.e. comprising at least three pressurising members or a helical member
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/14248 of the skin patch type
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/16886 for measuring fluid flow rate, i.e. flowmeters

Abstract

A fluid infusing apparatus includes: a flow channel member configured to transport a fluid; a cylindrical portion provided in the flow channel member and having a film-shaped member; a measuring unit configured to measure a displacement of the film-shaped member; a determining unit configured to determine a condition of transport of the fluid on the basis of the displacement of the film-shaped member.

Claims

1. A fluid infusing apparatus comprising:

a flow channel member configured to transport a fluid;

a cylindrical portion provided in the flow channel member and having a film-shaped member;

a measuring unit configured to measure a displacement of the film-shaped member;

a determining unit configured to determine a condition of transport of the fluid on the basis of the displacement of the film-shaped member.

2. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein

the measuring unit includes at least one of an ultrasonic sensor and a strain gauge.

3. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein

an air layer is provided between the film-shaped member and the fluid.

4. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein

rigidity of the flow channel member is higher than at least rigidity of the film-shaped member.

5. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein

rigidity of the tube to be connected to the flow channel member is higher than at least the rigidity of the film-shaped member.

6. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein

the ultrasonic sensor irradiates the film-shaped member with an ultrasonic wave.

7. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein

the strain gauge is provided on the film-shaped member.

8. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:

a pump for causing the fluid to flow, wherein

the determining unit controls an operation of the pump on the basis of the determined condition of transport of the fluid.

9. A fluid infusing apparatus comprising:

a flow channel member configured to transport a fluid;

the flow channel member being provided with a through hole as a flow channel configured to allow the fluid to flow therein,

the through hole including;

a first area extending in the flowing direction and covered with a first wall;

a second area extending in a direction intersecting a direction of extension of a first hole, being connected to the first area, and being covered with a second wall,

the flow channel member including a film-shaped member being formed on at least part of the second wall, facing the fluid by one of the surfaces thereof and being exposed to the outside of the flow channel member by the other surface,

a measuring unit configured to measure a displacement of the film-shaped member;

a determining unit configured to determine a condition of transport of the fluid on the basis of the displacement of the film-shaped member measured by the measuring unit.

10. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein

an air layer is provided between the film-shaped member and the fluid.

11. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein

the rigidity of the flow channel member is higher than at least the rigidity of the film-shaped member.

12. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein

the rigidity of the film-shaped member is lower than the rigidity of tube to be connected to the flow channel member.

13. The fluid infusing apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising:

a pump for causing the fluid to flow, wherein

the determining unit controls an operation of the pump on the basis of the determined condition of transport of the fluid.

14. A transporting state determination method for a fluid in a fluid infusing apparatus including a flow channel member configured to transfer the fluid, and a cylindrical portion having a film-shaped member and provided on the flow channel member, comprising:

measuring a displacement of the film-shaped member; and

determining a condition of transport of the fluid on the basis of the measured displacement of the film-shaped member.