Sensor interconnect for medical monitoring devices

摘要

According to various embodiments, a medical monitoring system includes an extension cable for connecting a medical monitoring device to a sensor cable of a sensor. The extension cable includes a head for accepting a plug of the sensor club, wherein the head includes a lid for restraining the plug within an port of the head of the extension cable. Further, the head includes a hinge configured to allow the lid to rotate about the hinge, wherein the hinge is located within the head such that the head includes substantially flat outer surfaces.

主权项

1. An extension cable for a medical monitoring device, the extension cable comprising:
a cable component configured to couple to a monitor; and a sensor interconnect component, comprising:
a body coupled to the cable component;a port in the body configured to receive a plug from a sensor cable; anda lid disposed over a portion of the body, wherein the lid is configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the lid includes an angled side configured to be partially disposed over the port to secure the plug within the port, and the lid is coupled to the body via a hinge mechanism disposed between a first side and a second side of the body, and wherein the lid includes a smooth side configured to be disposed over a portion of the first side of the body, and the smooth side of the lid and the first side of the body form a continuous, smooth surface when the lid is in the closed position.