Patent ID: 6406182
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: G01K,Y10T

Abstract:
An improved structure of a clinical thermometer having a body and a measuring end, characterized in that a pivotal actuating articulation is formed at a junction connecting the measuring end and the body such that the measuring end can be turned and positioned at an angle, thereby the user can hold the thermometer in a comfortable position in measuring the body temperature, wherein said pivotal actuating articulation structure is formed at the connection of the body and the measuring end, and the end connecting the measuring end is provided with a pair of protruded extensions, and an opening formed between the extensions to allow the passage of a connection wire and a sensor mounted to the measuring end, the external surface of each of the extensions is provided with a larger engaging element and a protrusion such that the two extensions can be engaged at a recess provided at the end section of the body, said engaging element is engaged at an engaging hole at a lateral wall within the recess, and the protrusion is engaged at a cavity provided to the lateral wall of the recess, the top end of the recess is extended with a covering plate, the covering plate is extended above a sloping face at the top of the measuring end such that the upward bending of the measuring end is restricted by the covering plate, thereby the measuring end is adjustable and positioned at an angle.