Spliced adjustable snore-ceasing corrector

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a spliced adjustable snore-ceasing corrector which comprises a snore-ceasing corrector body, and the snore-ceasing corrector body comprises an upper tooth socket and a lower tooth socket; thrust parts and limiting teeth capable of being inserted into the thrust parts are symmetrically arranged on the outer side faces of the two sides of the rear end of the upper tooth socket. Shark fin teeth are symmetrically arranged in the middles of the two side surfaces of the outer side of the lower tooth socket; the rear side walls of the shark fin teeth abut against the front ends of the limiting teeth. The shark fin teeth have clamping force and can clamp the two side faces of the upper tooth socket. And a pushing pin is spliced between the limiting teeth and the thrust part so as to adjust the initial positions of the upper tooth socket and the lower tooth socket. The initial wearing positions of the upper tooth socket and the lower tooth socket can be adjusted through the building-block-like splicing pushing pin, the device can adapt to different crowds, the number of adjustable stages is large, and the correction amplitude can be changed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to a spliced ​​and adjustable anti-snoring orthosis. Background Art

[0002] An oral appliance is a medical device developed to treat mild, moderate, or even severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It is suitable for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (commonly known as "snoring") caused by velopharyngeal airway obstruction, particularly those with mandibular retraction. Wearing the device in the mouth while sleeping can properly stretch the mandible, maintain a patent upper airway, eliminate or reduce apnea and snoring, and improve sleep quality. The primary mechanism by which an oral appliance treats OSA is by creating morphological changes in the oral cavity. It is a form of physical therapy that requires patients to wear the device for extended periods while sleeping.

[0003] Most existing products use a design that fixes the mandibular position. The fixed position of the mandible is determined before the orthodontic appliance is produced. This "one-time and all-around" setting cannot adapt to the differences in physiological characteristics of different users, resulting in insufficient practicality.

[0004] Wearing such devices for a long time can easily lead to persistent tension in the jaw muscles, which in turn causes discomfort such as numbness, soreness, and swelling. Users have to frequently remove the devices to relieve muscle fatigue.

[0005] In addition, most existing braces are made of hard materials, which will put stress on the teeth when worn for a long time and affect the user's experience. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a spliced ​​adjustable anti-snoring device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a spliced ​​adjustable anti-snoring brace, comprising an anti-snoring brace body, wherein the anti-snoring brace body comprises an upper brace and a lower brace;

[0008] The outer side surfaces of both sides of the rear end of the upper brace are symmetrically provided with thrust parts and limiting teeth that can be plugged into the thrust parts;

[0009] Shark fin teeth are symmetrically arranged on the middle of the two outer side surfaces of the lower brace; the rear side walls of the shark fin teeth abut against the front ends of the limiting teeth;

[0010] The shark fin teeth have a clamping force and can clamp the two side surfaces of the upper braces;

[0011] A push pin is spliced ​​between the limiting tooth and the thrust portion to adjust the initial positions of the upper and lower braces.

[0012] By adjusting the limiting teeth, the push pins are connected between the thrust part and the limiting teeth like building blocks. The initial positions of the upper and lower braces can be adjusted before wearing according to the user's oral size and the required correction range.

[0013] The shark fin teeth have a slightly curved structure that is bent inwards, so that the upper and lower braces will always remain in place and not easily change position.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a fine-tuning component is provided between the shark fin tooth and the lower braces, so that the shark fin tooth can slide unidirectionally toward the rear end along the lower braces.

[0015] Due to the large differences in the oral cavity of different people, in order to improve the adaptability of wearing, the shark fin teeth should also be able to be fine-tuned, so as to ensure that each wearer can find a more suitable wearing position. The one-way fine-tuning component increases the adaptability of the corrector and also facilitates the subsequent adjustment range changes.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a slide groove is provided at the position of the shark fin teeth on the outer side of the lower braces; the shark fin teeth are provided with convex strips, and the convex strips are inserted and slidably connected with the slide groove;

[0017] The slide groove is provided with ratchet teeth, and the convex strip is provided with elastic hooks;

[0018] When the shark fin tooth slides toward the rear end along the lower brace, the elastic hook passes over the ratchet tooth, and when the sliding stops, the elastic hook hooks the ratchet tooth.

[0019] Through the above setting, a section of the slide is set at the position of the shark fin teeth, and the slide can be covered by the shark fin teeth, which looks beautiful in appearance and the overall outer surface is smooth; at the same time, the design of the ratchet and the hook makes the one-way adjustment between the two more reliable and stable.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a torsion spring is provided in the rotating portion of the elastic hook; a rotating handle is provided on the outer side of the shark fin tooth, the rotating handle is connected to the rotating portion, and the rotating handle is rotated to release the locking state of the elastic hook.

[0021] The elasticity of the hook can be maintained by the rotating part and the torsion spring, and it can smoothly pass over the ratchet during the sliding process and hook the next ratchet in time. At the same time, it can quickly return to its original position after being locked by the turning handle.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a rotation groove is formed at the position of the rotation handle of the shark fin tooth, and the rotation handle is embedded in the rotation groove so that the outer end surface of the rotation handle is flush with the outer side surface of the shark fin tooth.

[0023] In order to ensure that the setting of the turning handle does not hinder the wearer's comfort, the turning handle should not protrude from the surface of the shark fin teeth. In addition, it is convenient for the user to turn or even dial. Through the setting of the turning groove, the user can directly dial it, which is more convenient to operate.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the limiting tooth has a leg, and the thrust portion is provided with a socket; the leg is inserted into the socket; the outer periphery of the leg is covered with rubber material to maintain an extrusion force between the leg and the socket.

[0025] The plug-in connection is easy to fall off and requires an interference fit between the two. However, in order to avoid the bad experience brought to users by the interference fit, the rubber material can be used without any effort and can maintain the squeezing force between the two to prevent displacement.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the end of the upper alveolar portion is provided with an upper sheath extending toward the upper gum, and the end of the lower alveolar portion is provided with a lower sheath extending toward the lower gum;

[0027] After the anti-snoring device is worn, the upper and lower sheaths have a force that temporarily presses the teeth.

[0028] The present invention solves the problem of tooth pain and uncomfortable feeling caused by long-term wearing of the wrap in the prior art. The upper and lower sheaths facing the gums can squeeze the teeth to a certain extent when worn, and the pressure can be relieved after a period of time.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper sheath and the lower sheath are of a teardrop-shaped structure with a small head end and a large lower end, so that internal stress is stored at the teardrop end when first worn, and the pressure is released after being worn in place to achieve pressure-relieving covering.

[0030] The teardrop-shaped structure of the upper and lower sheaths makes it easy for the head end to be squeezed and deformed toward the gums when first worn, while the lower end generates internal stress accumulation. After being worn in place, this pressure is relieved, achieving the effect of pressure-relieving and covering.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, at least three groups of silicone balls are provided on the inner walls of the upper and lower alveolar parts, and the silicone balls are symmetrically arranged in the grooves. The silicone balls are respectively arranged on both sides and the center of the upper alveolar part, and the silicone balls are arranged in a triangular state. The patient limits the teeth by clamping the teeth at the arrangement position of the silicone balls.

[0032] Since braces are generally made of hard materials, the teeth feel the hardness in the groove where they touch the braces, which makes it uncomfortable to wear for a long time. At the same time, a rubber ball is provided, which can relieve pressure while deforming, giving the wearer a good user experience.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the silicone balls in each group are internally connected, so that when the anti-snoring device is misaligned and adjusted, the silicone balls are evenly stressed.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0035] The modular design allows for adaptability to different oral conditions. During initial wear, the initial position of the upper and lower braces can be adjusted based on individual needs, and the position can be adjusted later based on the correction. Furthermore, the user can control the strength of the mandibular muscles to push the lower braces forward. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention after the push pin is inserted;

[0038] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 A partial enlarged cross-sectional view of point A.

[0039] The meaning of each number in the figure is:

[0040] 1. Upper teeth; 2. Lower teeth; 100. Upper brace; 101. Thrust part; 102. Upper sheath; 103. First silicone ball; 104. Limiting tooth; 105. Socket; 106. Leg; 200. Lower brace; 201. Shark fin tooth; 202. Lower sheath; 203. Second silicone ball; 204. Turning handle; 205. Rotating groove; 206. Slide groove; 207. Raised strip; 300. Push pin; 301. Positioning part; 302. Connecting part; 303. Connecting groove; 400. Fine-tuning assembly; 401. Ratchet plate; 402. Elastic hook; 403. Ratchet; 404. Rotating part; 405. Torsion spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0043] The purpose of this embodiment is to provide a splicing adjustment anti-snoring corrector, see Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the snoring stopper includes an upper mouthpiece 100 and a lower mouthpiece 200. Thrust portions 101 and position-limiting teeth 104 that can be plugged into the thrust portions 101 are symmetrically provided on the outer sides of both sides of the rear end of the upper mouthpiece 100.

[0044] The rear end here refers to the direction from the oral incisor to the grinding tooth, and is located at the grinding tooth position.

[0045] The symmetrical arrangement here means that the braces are arranged in the same arc as the teeth, and the braces are symmetrical in structure as a whole, and a thrust portion 101 is provided on both sides of the braces;

[0046] Shark fin teeth 201 are symmetrically arranged on the middle of the two outer side surfaces of the lower brace 200; the rear side wall of the shark fin teeth 201 abuts against the front end of the limiting teeth 104;

[0047] The symmetry here is understood as above;

[0048] Specifically, the lower end of the shark fin tooth 201 is fixed to the lower brace 200, and the rear side wall of the upper end thereof abuts against the limiting tooth 104, thereby limiting the position between the upper and lower braces through abutment.

[0049] The shark fin teeth 201 have a clamping force and can clamp the two side surfaces of the upper braces; prevent the position of the upper and lower braces from changing, and maintain stability between the two by clamping.

[0050] The clamping here is brought about by the shape of the shark fin teeth 201. The upper ends of the two shark fin teeth 201 are bent toward each other, that is, both are bent toward the upper braces 100. Specifically, the shark fin teeth 201 clamp the upper braces 100.

[0051] The oral orthodontic snoring device is suitable for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) caused by velopharyngeal airway obstruction, especially those with mandibular retraction. When wearing the device, the patient's lower jaw is appropriately stretched to maintain a clear upper airway, eliminate or reduce apnea and snoring, and improve sleep quality. When adjusting the oral cavity of a snoring patient, the mandibular position varies from patient to patient, and in order to adapt the device to the individual patient, a push pin 300 is spliced ​​between the limiting tooth 104 and the thrust portion 101 to adjust the initial position of the upper and lower braces.

[0052] After the push pin 300 is inserted between the two, the distance between the limiting tooth 104 and the thrust portion 101 increases, causing the limiting tooth 104 to move forward. Consequently, when the lower brace 200 is mated with the upper brace 100, the position of the lower brace 200 also moves forward relative to the position of the upper brace 100 as the limiting tooth 104 moves forward. The number of push pins 300 is not limited to one; multiple push pins 300 may be used in conjunction. For example, each push pin 300 may be 1 mm to 3 mm thick and no wider than the limiting tooth 104.

[0053] When different patients wear braces for the first time, they need to adjust the position of their mandible according to their own conditions. In order to facilitate precise adjustment, the limiting teeth 104 are adjusted and the push pins 300 are spliced ​​between the thrust part 101 and the limiting teeth 104 like building blocks. According to the size of the user's mouth and the correction range required, the initial positions of the upper and lower braces are adjusted before wearing.

[0054] A fine-tuning assembly is provided between the shark fin teeth and the lower brace, allowing the shark fin teeth to slide unidirectionally along the lower brace toward the rear end. When worn for extended periods, the upper and lower tooth sockets 101, 201 secure the patient's teeth, which can lead to numbness in the muscles surrounding the mouth. Therefore, when the patient experiences discomfort in their oral muscles, they manipulate their mandibular muscles to push the lower brace 200 forward.

[0055] In addition, when first wearing, due to the large differences in the oral cavity of different people, in order to improve the adaptability of wearing, the shark fin teeth should also be able to be fine-tuned. This can ensure that each wearer can find a more suitable wearing position. The one-way fine-tuning component increases the adaptability of the corrector and also facilitates subsequent changes in the adjustment range.

[0056] Specifically, a slide groove 206 is provided at the position of the shark fin tooth 201 on the outer side of the lower braces 200; the shark fin tooth 201 is provided with a ridge 207, and the ridge 207 is inserted and slidably connected with the slide groove 206;

[0057] Specifically, the sliding groove 206 is located inside the shark fin tooth 201 and does not pass through the shark fin tooth 201, so as to prevent the shark fin tooth 201 from slipping during transition.

[0058] The slide groove 206 is provided with a ratchet 403, and the convex strip 207 is provided with an elastic hook 402;

[0059] When the shark fin tooth 201 slides toward the rear end along the lower brace 200 , the elastic hook 402 passes over the ratchet tooth 403 , and when the shark fin tooth 201 stops sliding, the elastic hook 402 hooks the ratchet tooth 403 .

[0060] Through the above-mentioned setting, a section of the slide groove 206 is set at the position of the shark fin tooth 201, and the slide groove 206 can be covered by the shark fin tooth 201, which looks beautiful in appearance and the overall outer surface is smooth; at the same time, the design of the ratchet 403 and the hook 402 makes the one-way adjustment between the two more reliable and stable.

[0061] Specifically, a torsion spring 405 is provided in the rotating portion 404 of the elastic hook 402; a rotating handle 204 is provided on the outer side of the shark fin tooth 201, and the rotating handle 204 is connected to the rotating portion 404. The rotating handle 204 is rotated to release the locking state of the elastic hook 402.

[0062] The elasticity of the hook can be maintained by the rotating portion 404 and the torsion spring 405, so that the hook can smoothly pass over the ratchet 403 during the sliding process and hook the next ratchet 403 in time. At the same time, it can quickly return to its original position after being locked by the rotating handle 204.

[0063] In order to facilitate the rotation and hiding of the handle 204, a rotation groove 205 is formed at the position of the handle 204 of the shark fin tooth 201. The handle 204 is embedded in the rotation groove 205 so that the outer end surface of the handle is flush with the outer side surface of the shark fin tooth.

[0064] Preferably, the rotation slot 205 is a fan-shaped slot structure, which is convenient for the user to turn it, and also convenient for limiting the rotation position of the handle 204.

[0065] In order to ensure that the setting of the turning handle does not hinder the wearer's comfort, the turning handle should not protrude from the surface of the shark fin teeth. In addition, it is convenient for the user to turn or even dial. Through the setting of the turning groove, the user can directly dial it, which is more convenient to operate.

[0066] Specifically, the limiting tooth 104 has a leg 106 , and the thrust portion 101 is provided with a socket 105 ; the leg 106 is inserted into the socket 105 ; the outer periphery of the leg 106 is covered with rubber material to maintain extrusion force between the leg and the socket 105 .

[0067] The plug-in connection is easy to fall off and requires an interference fit between the two. However, in order to avoid the bad experience brought to users by the interference fit, the rubber material can be used without any effort and can maintain the squeezing force between the two to prevent displacement.

[0068] Preferably, the insertion hole 105 and the support leg 106 are both arc-shaped structures, and the overall structure is straight with a slight curvature, so that in addition to the extrusion force, there is also a certain internal stress between the two, making it more difficult to separate.

[0069] Preferably, the end of the upper alveolar portion is provided with an upper sheath 102 extending toward the upper gum, and the end of the lower alveolar portion is provided with a lower sheath 202 extending toward the lower gum;

[0070] After the anti-snoring device is worn, the upper and lower sheaths have a force that temporarily presses the teeth.

[0071] The present invention solves the problem of tooth pain and uncomfortable feeling caused by long-term wearing of the wrap in the prior art. The upper and lower sheaths facing the gums can squeeze the teeth to a certain extent when worn, and the pressure can be relieved after a period of time.

[0072] Specifically, the upper sheath 102 and the lower sheath 202 are inclined toward the gums, so that there is an initial squeezing force on the teeth when worn; in addition, in order to prevent the squeezing force from continuing, the upper sheath 102 and the lower sheath 202 include a bent portion at the lower end. After being worn in place, the bent portion bends to relieve the pressure. At the same time, the upper sheath 102 and the lower sheath 202 extend toward the gums and also have a covering property.

[0073] Alternatively, the upper sheath 102 and the lower sheath 202 are teardrop-shaped structures with a small head end and a large lower end. This design makes it easy for the head end to be squeezed and deformed toward the gums when first worn, while the lower end generates internal stress storage. After being worn in place, this pressure is released, achieving the effect of pressure-relieving covering.

[0074] Alternatively, the upper and lower sheaths 102 and 202 can be made of a thermoplastic memory material, which maintains its original shape when cold and adapts to contact the gums when heated, thereby relieving pressure and creating a protective effect. After the anti-snoring device is removed, it returns to its original shape upon cooling. For example, memory resin can be used.

[0075] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, at least three groups of silicone balls are provided on the inner walls of the upper and lower alveolar parts, and the silicone balls are symmetrically arranged in the grooves. The silicone balls are respectively arranged on both sides and the center of the upper alveolar part, and the silicone balls are arranged in a triangular state. The patient limits the teeth by clamping the teeth at the arrangement position of the silicone balls.

[0076] Specifically, a first silicone ball 103 is provided on the inner wall of the upper alveolar part, and the first silicone ball 103 is symmetrically arranged in the groove. Since each patient's gums are different, each tooth is subjected to external forces squeezed in different directions, causing discomfort when worn for a long time. Therefore, the first silicone balls 103 are respectively arranged on both sides and the center of the upper alveolar part. The first silicone balls 103 are arranged in a triangular state. The patient limits the upper teeth by clamping the teeth at the arrangement position of the first silicone balls 103. When wearing the anti-snoring device body, the upper and lower teeth are buckled between the first silicone balls 103. Since the first silicone balls 103 are arranged in a triangular state, while reducing the contact area with the teeth, it can ensure stable buckling of the teeth, reduce the patient's mouth opening, and allow air to pass through the patient's nasal cavity into the respiratory tract, thereby improving the patient's comfort during the anti-snoring process.

[0077] Preferably, a second silicone ball 203 is provided on the inner wall of the lower alveolar part, and the arrangement of the second silicone ball 203 is the same as that of the first silicone ball 103. When the patient's teeth are buckled inside the upper alveolar part and the lower alveolar part, the teeth squeeze the first silicone ball 103 and the second silicone ball 203 to make them fit tightly with the tooth surface. At the same time, due to the good elastic properties of the first silicone ball 103 and the second silicone ball 203, when subjected to external force, they can reduce the pressure on the patient's teeth by adjusting their own position, thereby reducing the pressure on the patient's teeth.

[0078] Preferably, the interior of each group of silicone balls is connected, so that when the anti-snoring device is misaligned and adjusted, the silicone balls are evenly stressed.

[0079] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A spliced ​​adjustable snoring correction device, characterized by: The anti-snoring device comprises an upper brace and a lower brace; The outer side surfaces of both sides of the rear end of the upper brace are symmetrically provided with thrust parts and limiting teeth that can be plugged into the thrust parts; Shark fin teeth are symmetrically arranged on the middle of the two outer side surfaces of the lower brace; the rear side walls of the shark fin teeth abut against the front ends of the limiting teeth; The shark fin teeth have a clamping force and can clamp the two side surfaces of the upper braces; A push pin is spliced ​​between the limiting tooth and the thrust portion to adjust the initial positions of the upper and lower braces.

2. The corrector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fine-adjustment component is provided between the shark fin tooth and the lower brace, so that the shark fin tooth can slide unidirectionally toward the rear end along the lower brace.

3. The corrector according to claim 2, characterized in that: A slide groove is provided at the position of the shark fin teeth on the outer side of the lower braces; the shark fin teeth are provided with convex strips, and the convex strips are inserted and slidably connected with the slide groove; The slide groove is provided with ratchet teeth, and the convex strip is provided with elastic hooks; When the shark fin tooth slides toward the rear end along the lower brace, the elastic hook passes over the ratchet tooth, and when the sliding stops, the elastic hook hooks the ratchet tooth.

4. The corrector according to claim 3, characterized in that: A torsion spring is provided in the rotating part of the elastic hook; a rotating handle is provided on the outer side of the shark fin tooth, and the rotating handle is connected to the rotating part. The rotating handle is rotated to release the locking state of the elastic hook.

5. The corrector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rotation groove is also formed at the position of the rotating handle of the shark fin tooth, and the rotating handle is embedded in the rotating groove so that the outer end surface of the rotating handle is flush with the outer side surface of the shark fin tooth.

6. The corrector according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The limiting tooth has a leg, and the thrust portion is provided with an insertion hole; the leg is inserted into the insertion hole; the outer periphery of the leg is covered with rubber material so that the squeezing force is maintained between the leg and the insertion hole.

7. The corrector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The end of the upper alveolar portion is provided with an upper sheath extending toward the upper gum, and the end of the lower alveolar portion is provided with a lower sheath extending toward the lower gum; After the anti-snoring device is worn, the upper and lower sheaths have a force that temporarily presses the teeth.

8. The corrector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper sheath and the lower sheath are of a teardrop-shaped structure with a small head end and a large lower end, so that internal stress is stored at the teardrop end when first worn, and the pressure is released after being worn in place to achieve pressure-relieving covering.

9. The corrector according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least three groups of silicone balls are provided on the inner walls of the upper and lower alveolar parts. The silicone balls are symmetrically arranged in the grooves. The silicone balls are respectively arranged on both sides and the center of the upper alveolar part. The silicone balls are arranged in a triangular state. The patient limits the teeth by clamping the teeth at the arrangement position of the silicone balls.

10. The corrector according to claim 9, characterized in that: The interior of each group of silicone balls is connected, so that when the anti-snoring device is misplaced and adjusted, the silicone balls are evenly stressed.

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