Portable lip pressure evaluation and lip muscle training device and working method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a portable lip pressure evaluation and lip muscle training device and a working method thereof. The portable lip pressure evaluation and lip muscle training device comprises a lip pressure air bag, an air supply and exhaust mechanism, an air guide mechanism and a pressure monitoring mechanism. The air supply and exhaust mechanism is communicated with the lip pressure air bag and inputs air into the lip pressure air bag to expand the lip pressure air bag; the air guide mechanism is communicated with the air supply and exhaust mechanism and the lip pressure airbag; the pressure monitoring mechanism obtains the air pressure in the lip pressure air bag and the lip pressure value of a tester acting on the lip pressure air bag. According to the device, the lip pressure air bag, the pressure monitoring mechanism and the air supply and exhaust mechanism are arranged, and the pressure monitoring mechanism and the air supply and exhaust mechanism are communicated with the lip pressure air bag, so that the problem that dynamic monitoring, multiple times of evaluation and adaptive training are difficult to achieve in existing lip pressure evaluation and / or lip muscle training means is solved at least.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of rehabilitation medicine technology, specifically relating to a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device and its working method. Background Technology

[0002] Dysphagia is common in the elderly and in patients with neurological, neuromuscular, and chronic digestive disorders. Clinically, patients often experience food or liquid residue in the pharynx after swallowing, requiring additional swallowing movements to clear it, and may also experience sensory and motor impairments, thus increasing the risk of choking, aspiration, and related complications. If dysphagia is not effectively treated, it can further lead to dehydration, malnutrition, asphyxiation injuries, aspiration pneumonia, and in severe cases, even death.

[0003] Sufficient lip pressure is one of the key factors for achieving oral sealing and safe swallowing during swallowing. The strength of the lip seal and its motor function are not only related to swallowing, but also closely related to many other oral motor functions such as pronunciation and chewing. If the lips do not close completely, food or liquid can easily leak from the corners of the mouth, and insufficient oral pressure can affect the integrity and effectiveness of the swallowing action.

[0004] Currently, clinical methods for assessing and training lip pressure remain limited. Existing assessment tools are mostly static or single-measurement methods, lacking portability and dynamic training capabilities; some rehabilitation training relies on therapists performing manual or simple devices, making objective quantification and long-term follow-up difficult. This, to some extent, limits the widespread application of lip pressure in the assessment and rehabilitation of swallowing dysfunction. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One of the objectives of this invention is to disclose a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device. By setting up a lip pressure airbag and a pressure monitoring mechanism and an air supply and exhaust mechanism connected to the lip pressure airbag, it at least solves the problem that existing lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training methods are difficult to achieve dynamic monitoring and multiple assessments and adaptive training.

[0006] The second objective of this invention is to disclose a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device and its working method. By controlling the air supply and exhaust mechanism through the control mechanism and detecting the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag through the pressure monitoring mechanism, the problem of difficulty in achieving dynamic monitoring and multiple assessments and adaptive training in existing lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training methods is at least solved.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention discloses a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device, characterized in that it comprises: A lip pressure airbag is used to place between the upper and lower lips of the test subject during lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training. An air supply and exhaust mechanism is connected to the lip pressure airbag. During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the air supply and exhaust mechanism supplies gas into the lip pressure airbag, causing the lip pressure airbag to inflate. An air guiding mechanism, which connects to and conducts the air supply and exhaust mechanism and the lip pressure airbag; A pressure monitoring device is connected and conductive to the lip pressure airbag. During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the pressure monitoring device acquires the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag and the lip pressure value exerted by the test subject on the lip pressure airbag. The control mechanism is electrically connected to both the air supply and exhaust mechanism and the pressure monitoring mechanism. During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the control mechanism controls the air supply and exhaust mechanism to input gas into the lip pressure airbag. The control mechanism also acquires the lip pressure value obtained by the pressure monitoring mechanism and controls the display of the lip pressure value.

[0008] As an optional implementation, during lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the control mechanism also controls the air supply and exhaust mechanism to discharge gas from the lip pressure airbag based on the lip pressure value.

[0009] As an optional implementation, the lip pressure airbag includes an airbag body and a connecting tube, the connecting tube connecting the internal space of the airbag body and the air guiding mechanism. When performing lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the airbag body is used to be placed between the upper and lower lips of the test subject. The airbag body is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting tube; the other end of the connecting tube is detachably fixed to the air guiding mechanism.

[0010] As an optional implementation, the air guiding mechanism includes a self-sealing quick-connect connector and an air guiding tube assembly. One end of the self-sealing quick-connect connector is connected to and conducts through the air guiding tube assembly, and the other end of the self-sealing quick-connect connector is detachably fixed to the lip pressure airbag.

[0011] As an optional implementation, the air guide tube assembly includes a first air guide tube, a second air guide tube, and a third air guide tube; One end of the first air guide tube, the second air guide tube, and the third air guide tube is connected to the self-sealing quick-connect connector. The other ends of the first air guide tube and the second air guide tube are both connected to the air supply and exhaust mechanism. The first air guide tube is used to supply gas into the lip pressure airbag, and the second air guide tube is used to exhaust gas from the lip pressure airbag. The other end of the third air tube is connected to and conducts through the pressure monitoring mechanism. When performing lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the gas in the lip pressure airbag is discharged to the pressure monitoring mechanism through the third air tube. The pressure monitoring mechanism directly obtains the gas pressure signal inside the pressure monitoring mechanism, and the lip pressure information is obtained based on the gas pressure signal.

[0012] As an optional implementation, the air guiding mechanism further includes a protective tube, which has a first tube hole, a second tube hole, and a third tube hole, and the first tube hole, the second tube hole, and the third tube hole are isolated from each other; The first air guide tube passes through the first pipe hole, the second air guide tube passes through the second pipe hole, and the third air guide tube passes through the third pipe hole.

[0013] As an optional implementation, the protective tube includes a first tube body and a second tube body. One end of the first tube body is connected to the self-sealing quick connector, and one end of the second tube body is connected to the air supply and exhaust mechanism. The other ends of the first tube body and the other ends of the second tube body are adjacent to each other, and a suspension hinge is provided between the first tube body and the second tube body. The two ends of the suspension hinge are respectively fixed to the first tube body and the second tube body. The hovering hinge is externally wrapped with a corrugated tube. One end of the corrugated tube is fixedly connected to the end of the first tube body facing the second tube body, and the other end of the corrugated tube is fixedly connected to the end of the second tube body facing the first tube body.

[0014] As an optional implementation, the air supply and exhaust mechanism includes two air pumps, wherein the outlet of one air pump is connected to the first air guide pipe, and the outlet of the other air pump is connected to the second air guide pipe.

[0015] As an optional implementation, the pressure monitoring mechanism includes a sealed air chamber and a pressure sensor disposed inside the sealed air chamber. The sealed air chamber is provided with a detection port, which is connected to the lip pressure airbag through the air guiding mechanism.

[0016] As an optional implementation, the control mechanism includes a central control module, an air pump control module, a wireless communication module, and a signal analysis module; the central control module is signal-connected to the air pump control module, the wireless communication module, and the signal analysis module. The air pump control module is electrically connected to the air supply and exhaust mechanism, the wireless communication module is signal-connected to the pressure monitoring mechanism, and the signal analysis module is signal-connected to the wireless communication module.

[0017] As an optional implementation, the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device also includes a user terminal, which is signal-connected to the wireless communication module and is used to display the lip pressure value.

[0018] As an optional implementation, the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device also includes a housing, in which the air supply and exhaust mechanism, the pressure monitoring mechanism, and the control mechanism are all housed. A power supply is also provided inside the housing, which supplies power to the air supply and exhaust mechanism, the pressure monitoring mechanism, and the control mechanism.

[0019] A method for operating a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device, wherein the aforementioned portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device is used to assess lip pressure, and the assessment method is as follows: S11. Place the lip pressure airbag between the upper and lower lips of the test subject; S12. Activate the air supply and exhaust mechanism to input gas into the lip pressure airbag, causing the lip pressure airbag to inflate; S13. The pressure monitoring mechanism acquires the first gas pressure value signal inside the lip pressure airbag in real time and transmits the first gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism; S14. The control mechanism controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to input gas into the lip pressure airbag based on the real-time first gas pressure value signal inside the lip pressure airbag, so that the first gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment, and controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to stop inputting gas into the lip pressure airbag when the first gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment. S15. The test subject closes his upper and lower lips and squeezes the lip pressure airbag with his upper and lower lips; S16. The pressure monitoring mechanism acquires the second gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag again in real time, and transmits the second gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism. The control mechanism analyzes and processes the second gas pressure value signal to obtain the first lip pressure value of the tester. The controller controls the first lip pressure value to be displayed. S17. Repeat steps S15 and S16 to obtain the first lip pressure values ​​of multiple testers. Then, analyze all the first lip pressure values ​​obtained from the test, remove invalid first lip pressure values, calculate the average value of the remaining valid first lip pressure values, and the average value is the actual lip pressure value of the tester.

[0020] A method for operating a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device, wherein the aforementioned portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device is used to perform lip muscle training, and the training method is as follows: S21. Place the lip pressure airbag between the upper and lower lips of the test subject; S22. Activate the air supply and exhaust mechanism to input gas into the lip pressure airbag, causing the lip pressure airbag to inflate; S23. The pressure monitoring mechanism acquires the third gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag in real time and transmits the gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism; S24. The control mechanism controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to input gas into the lip pressure airbag based on the real-time third gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag, so that the third gas pressure in the lip pressure airbag is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment, and controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to stop inputting gas into the lip pressure airbag when the third gas pressure in the lip pressure airbag is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment. S25. The test subject closes his upper and lower lips and squeezes the lip pressure airbag with his upper and lower lips; S26. The pressure monitoring mechanism again acquires the fourth gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag in real time, and transmits the fourth gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism. The control mechanism analyzes and processes the fourth gas pressure value signal to obtain the tester's second lip pressure value. The controller controls the display of the second lip pressure value. S27. The control mechanism controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to continue working, inputting a small amount of gas into the lip pressure airbag, so that the pressure of the fifth gas in the lip pressure airbag is greater than the gas pressure of the external environment. At the same time, the pressure monitoring mechanism synchronously acquires the pressure value signal of the fifth gas in the lip pressure airbag and transmits the pressure value signal of the fifth gas to the control mechanism. S28. After step S27, the test subject closes his / her upper and lower lips again and squeezes the lip pressure airbag with his / her upper and lower lips; S29. After step S28, the pressure monitoring mechanism again acquires the sixth gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag in real time, and transmits the sixth gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism. The control mechanism analyzes and processes the sixth gas pressure value signal to obtain the tester's third lip pressure value. The controller controls the display of the third lip pressure value. S30. Repeat steps S27, S28 and S29 above at least 3 times.

[0021] As an optional implementation, the working method of the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device also includes the following training methods: S31. After step S30, the control mechanism controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to continue working. The gas supply and exhaust mechanism outputs a small amount of gas from the lip pressure airbag, so that the gas in the lip pressure airbag has a sixth gas pressure, and the sixth gas pressure is greater than the external ambient pressure. At the same time, the pressure monitoring mechanism synchronously acquires the sixth gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag and transmits the sixth gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism. S32. After step S31, the test subject closes his / her upper and lower lips again and squeezes the lip pressure airbag with his / her upper and lower lips; S33. After step S32, the pressure monitoring mechanism again acquires the seventh gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag in real time, and transmits the seventh gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism. The control mechanism analyzes and processes the seventh gas pressure value signal to obtain the tester's fourth lip pressure value. The controller controls the display of the fourth lip pressure value. S34. Repeat steps S31, S32 and S33 above at least 3 times, or repeat steps S31, S32 and S33 above until the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag is not greater than the external ambient pressure.

[0022] As an optional implementation, the working method of the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device also includes the following training methods: After step S26, steps S27, S28, S29 and steps S31, S32, S33 are performed alternately. That is, after step S26, steps S27, S28, and S29 are completed in sequence, then steps S31, S32, and S33 are completed in sequence, then steps S27, S28, and S29 are completed in sequence, and then steps S31, S32, and S33 are completed in sequence. Steps S27, S28, S29 and steps S31, S32, and S33 are performed alternately at least 3 times. Alternatively, after step S26, during the cycle of steps S27, S28, and S29, steps S31, S32, and S33 can be interspersed.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device of the present invention are as follows: 1. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device of this solution integrates a lip pressure airbag, an air delivery and exhaust mechanism, a pressure monitoring mechanism, and a control mechanism, thereby achieving lightweight and portable design, which facilitates flexible use in clinical and home environments.

[0024] 2. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device in this solution coordinates the air supply and exhaust mechanisms with the pressure monitoring mechanism through a control mechanism, achieving intelligent and automated linkage between air supply and exhaust and pressure monitoring. This reduces reliance on therapists, lowers operational difficulty, improves the consistency and efficiency of training, and promotes rapid rehabilitation of swallowing dysfunction. Furthermore, the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device in this solution also adjusts the air pressure inside the lip pressure cuff in real time through the control mechanism and simultaneously monitors the lip pressure value, supporting multiple, dynamic lip pressure assessments and adaptive lip muscle training, enhancing the targetedness and continuity of rehabilitation training.

[0025] 3. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device in this solution collects lip pressure data in real time through a pressure monitoring mechanism, processes and displays the lip pressure value through a control mechanism, realizes the objective quantification of assessment results, avoids errors caused by manual operation, and provides data support for long-term follow-up.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the working method of the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device of the present invention are as follows: it realizes dynamic monitoring of lip pressure assessment, realizes feedback control and monitoring of lip muscle training, supports multiple and dynamic lip pressure assessments and adaptive lip muscle training, and improves the pertinence and continuity of rehabilitation training. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is an embodiment diagram of a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a diagram of an embodiment of a hovering hinge.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a control logic diagram of a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device of the present invention.

[0031] Explanation of key figure labels: 1. Lip pressure airbag; 11. Airbag body; 12. Connecting tube; 2. Air guiding mechanism; 21. Self-sealing quick-connect connector; 22. First tube body; 23. Second tube body; 24. Air guiding tube assembly; 25. Corrugated pipe; 26. Hovering hinge; 3. Air supply and exhaust mechanism; 4. Pressure monitoring mechanism; 41. Sealed air chamber; 42. Pressure sensor; 5. Control mechanism; 51. PCB board; 52. Central control module; 53. Air pump control module; 54. Wireless communication module; 55. Signal analysis module; 6. Power supply; 7. Charging interface; 8. Switch; 9. Outer shell. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] In this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing the invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0034] Furthermore, in addition to indicating direction or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in certain situations to indicate a dependency or connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, components, or parts (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, components, or parts. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application provides a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device.

[0039] A portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device mainly includes a lip pressure airbag 1, an air supply and exhaust mechanism 3, an air guiding mechanism 2, a pressure monitoring mechanism 4, and a control mechanism 5.

[0040] During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the lip pressure airbag 1 is placed between the upper and lower lips of the test subject.

[0041] The air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 is connected to the lip pressure airbag 1. During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 supplies gas into the lip pressure airbag 1, causing the lip pressure airbag 1 to inflate.

[0042] The air guiding mechanism 2 connects to and conducts the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 and the lip pressure airbag 1.

[0043] The pressure monitoring mechanism 4 is connected and conductive to the lip pressure airbag 1. During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 acquires the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 and the lip pressure value exerted by the test subject on the lip pressure airbag 1.

[0044] The control mechanism 5 is electrically connected to the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 and the pressure monitoring mechanism 4. During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the control mechanism 5 controls the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to input gas into the lip pressure airbag 1. The control mechanism 5 also acquires the lip pressure value obtained by the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 and controls the display of the lip pressure value.

[0045] The present invention provides a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device, which integrates lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training in a way that is portable, quantifiable, and automated. This effectively overcomes the limitations of existing technologies and provides a more scientific and convenient solution for the rehabilitation of swallowing dysfunction.

[0046] Existing lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training devices lack portability and dynamic training capabilities. Traditional lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training devices are mostly static or single-measurement devices, unable to achieve portable use and continuous dynamic lip muscle training. This solution's portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device integrates a lip pressure airbag 1, an air delivery and exhaust mechanism 3, a pressure monitoring mechanism 4, and a control mechanism 5, achieving lightweight and portable design for flexible use in clinical and home environments.

[0047] Existing lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training equipment mainly relies on manual operation and simple devices. For example, many existing devices depend on therapists' manual operation or non-standardized tools, leading to highly subjective and difficult-to-quantify assessment results, and a lack of consistency in the rehabilitation training process. This proposed portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device coordinates the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 and the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 through a control mechanism 5, achieving intelligent and automated linkage between air supply and exhaust and pressure monitoring. This reduces reliance on therapists, lowers operational difficulty, improves the consistency and efficiency of training, and promotes rapid rehabilitation of swallowing dysfunction. Furthermore, this portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device also adjusts the air pressure inside the lip pressure cuff 1 in real time through the control mechanism 5 and simultaneously monitors lip pressure values, supporting multiple, dynamic lip pressure assessments and adaptive lip muscle training, enhancing the targetedness and continuity of rehabilitation training.

[0048] Existing lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training devices, due to functional limitations, are unable to conduct long-term, systematic follow-up monitoring of patients and cannot provide objective, continuous lip pressure data to support rehabilitation effect evaluation, resulting in a lack of long-term follow-up and objective data. This proposed portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device collects lip pressure data in real time through a pressure monitoring mechanism 4, and processes and displays the lip pressure values ​​through a control mechanism 5, achieving objective quantification of assessment results, avoiding errors caused by manual operation, and providing data support for long-term follow-up.

[0049] In this embodiment, a lip pressure airbag 1 is provided. During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the lip pressure airbag 1 is placed between the upper and lower lips of the test subject and is deformed by pressure when the patient closes their lips to transmit pressure signals. By having the lip pressure airbag 1 in direct contact with the upper and lower lips of the test subject, the pressure value applied when the test subject closes their lips can be directly obtained, resulting in small testing errors and accurate testing.

[0050] The size of the lip pressure airbag 1 should conform to the ergonomic size of the oral cavity, primarily facilitating placement between the upper and lower lips and the application of pressure. It is important to note that the test aims to obtain the pressure applied by the upper and lower lips, not the state or condition of lip closure; that is, it is not necessary for the entire surface area of ​​the upper and lower lips to be in contact with the lip pressure airbag 1. If the entire surface area of ​​the upper and lower lips is in contact with the lip pressure airbag 1, it is not conducive to the test, as it hinders the test subject's lip-closing action. Ideally, the lip pressure airbag 1 should be smaller than the width of the lips horizontally. Generally, a flat or cylindrical shape is preferred for the lip pressure airbag 1.

[0051] In some embodiments, the lip pressure airbag 1 is a cylindrical flexible airbag made of highly elastic materials such as medical-grade silicone or TPU to ensure good deformation response and user comfort.

[0052] In this scheme, when the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device is working, the lip pressure airbag 1 is first placed between the upper and lower lips of the test subject. Then, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 is activated to inflate the lip pressure airbag 1. During the inflation of the lip pressure airbag 1, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 acquires the air pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 in real time. When the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 is consistent with the external environmental pressure, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 is paused. At this time, the test subject attempts to close their upper and lower lips, causing the lip pressure airbag 1 to transmit a pressure signal to the pressure monitoring mechanism 4. The pressure monitoring mechanism 4 transmits the pressure signal to the control mechanism 5, which then acquires and outputs the lip pressure value of the test subject for that moment. Based on this measurement method, while maintaining the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 consistent with the external environmental pressure, the test subject can perform lip-closing actions multiple times. Each time the lip-closing action is completed, a lip pressure value can be obtained, achieving multiple and dynamic lip pressure assessments. Of course, during lip pressure assessment, after completing one or more assessments with the gas pressure inside the lip pressure bladder 1 matching the external ambient pressure, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 can be activated again to continue inflating the lip pressure bladder 1. At this point, the gas pressure inside the lip pressure bladder 1 will be greater than or slightly greater than the external ambient pressure. The test subject then performs multiple lip-closing actions, obtaining a lip pressure value for each action. This allows for multiple, dynamic lip pressure assessments under various conditions. Furthermore, the average lip pressure or the range of lip pressure values ​​can be obtained through control.

[0053] In this scheme, when the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device is working, the lip pressure airbag 1 is first placed between the upper and lower lips of the test subject. Then, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 is activated to inflate the lip pressure airbag 1. During the inflation of the lip pressure airbag 1, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 acquires the air pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 in real time. When the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 matches the external environmental pressure, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 is paused. At this time, the test subject attempts to close their upper and lower lips, causing the lip pressure airbag 1 to transmit a pressure signal to the pressure monitoring mechanism 4. The pressure monitoring mechanism 4 transmits the pressure signal to the control mechanism 5, which then outputs the lip pressure value of the test subject for this time. Then, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 is activated again to continue inflating the lip pressure airbag 1, causing it to continue to inflate. At this time, the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 is greater than or slightly greater than the external environmental pressure. The test subject then performs the lip-closing action multiple times to achieve lip muscle training. Each time a lip-closing action is completed, a lip pressure value is obtained. By detecting changes in lip pressure, the results of lip muscle training can be observed. If the lip pressure gradually increases, it indicates that the lip muscle training is effective. In actual training, the above training operations can be performed multiple times. Alternatively, by controlling the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3, the lip pressure airbag 1 can be subjected to multiple pressure states, thus providing various conditions for lip muscle training and promoting the improvement of lip muscle function. In other words, the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device of this solution also adjusts the air pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 in real time through the control mechanism 5 and monitors the lip pressure value simultaneously, supporting multiple, dynamic lip pressure assessments and adaptive lip muscle training, thereby improving the pertinence and continuity of rehabilitation training.

[0054] In some embodiments, during lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the control mechanism 5 also controls the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to discharge gas from the lip pressure airbag 1 based on the lip pressure value.

[0055] Building upon the initial lip muscle training, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 can be controlled to partially expel gas from the lip pressure bladder 1, reducing its pressure. This allows for lip muscle training for the test subject, providing more training modes, states, and conditions to further promote lip muscle training and enhance the targeted nature of rehabilitation training. Parameter settings can be adjusted according to different test subjects to achieve individualized assessment and / or training. During lip muscle training, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 can alternate between supplying and releasing air. Specifically, the pressure provided by the lip pressure bladder 1 to the test subject's upper and lower lips can be continuously increasing, gradually increasing and then gradually decreasing, or alternating between increasing and decreasing pressures. This provides more lip muscle training modes, states, and conditions, further promoting lip muscle training and enhancing the targeted nature of rehabilitation training.

[0056] In this embodiment, the lip muscle training is achieved through the multiple working modes of air supply and exhaust mechanism 3, which provides various changes in resistance to the lip muscle, delays the fatigue time of the upper and lower lips, prolongs the training time, and improves the training effect.

[0057] In some embodiments, the lip pressure airbag 1 includes an airbag body 11 and a connecting tube 12, the connecting tube 12 connecting the internal space of the airbag body 11 and the air guiding mechanism 2. When performing lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the airbag body 11 is used to be placed between the upper and lower lips of the test subject.

[0058] The airbag body 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting tube 12; the other end of the connecting tube 12 is detachably fixed to the air guiding mechanism 2.

[0059] The airbag body 11 is a cylindrical flexible airbag made of highly elastic materials such as medical-grade silicone or TPU. It deforms under pressure when the patient's lips are closed and transmits pressure signals. The connecting tube 12 connects to the airbag body 11, serving as an airway or signal transmission channel. To balance sealing and ease of operation, the airbag body 11 and the connecting tube 12 are made of materials with different mechanical properties. The airbag body 11 is relatively soft to ensure good deformation response and user comfort. The connecting tube 12 is relatively rigid to facilitate insertion and removal from the air delivery mechanism 2, while also improving the number of insertions and removals and sealing reliability.

[0060] In some embodiments, the airbag body 11 and the connecting tube 12 are integrally formed, and the connecting tube 12 is a circular connecting tube 12.

[0061] The lip pressure airbag 1 is connected to the air guiding mechanism 2 via the connecting tube 12, which allows the lip pressure airbag 1 to be used multiple times, making it convenient to replace or clean the lip pressure airbag 1.

[0062] In some embodiments, the air guiding mechanism 2 includes a self-sealing quick-connect connector 21 and an air guiding tube assembly 24. One end of the self-sealing quick-connect connector 21 is connected to and conducts through the air guiding tube assembly 24, and the other end of the self-sealing quick-connect connector 21 is detachably fixed to the lip pressure airbag 1.

[0063] The self-sealing quick-connector 21 is a mature product based on existing technology. When the connecting tube 12 of the lip pressure airbag 1 is inserted into the self-sealing quick-connector 21, the valve core inside the self-sealing quick-connector 21 is opened, and the air guide tube assembly 24 is connected to the lip pressure airbag 1, which can deliver gas into the lip pressure airbag 1, discharge gas from the lip pressure airbag 1, and transmit the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 to the pressure monitoring mechanism 4. When the connecting tube 12 on the lip pressure airbag 1 is pulled out, the self-sealing quick-connector 21 automatically closes under the action of its internal spring and sealing ring, blocking the air passage, thereby achieving the self-sealing function of "insertion opens, removal closes", which facilitates the insertion and removal of the lip pressure airbag 1 and facilitates the connection and replacement of the lip pressure airbag 1.

[0064] In some embodiments, the air duct assembly 24 includes a first air duct, a second air duct, and a third air duct.

[0065] One end of the first air guide tube, the second air guide tube, and the third air guide tube is connected to the self-sealing quick connector 21.

[0066] The other ends of the first air guide tube and the second air guide tube are both connected to the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3. The first air guide tube is used to supply gas into the lip pressure airbag 1, and the second air guide tube is used to exhaust gas from the lip pressure airbag 1.

[0067] The other end of the third air tube is connected to and conducts through the pressure monitoring mechanism 4. When performing lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the gas in the lip pressure airbag 1 is discharged to the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 through the third air tube. The pressure monitoring mechanism 4 directly obtains the gas pressure signal inside the pressure monitoring mechanism 4, and the lip pressure information is obtained based on the gas pressure signal.

[0068] The first, second, and third air guide tubes all perform air guiding functions, respectively delivering gas into the lip pressure airbag 1, expelling gas from the lip pressure airbag 1, and delivering gas from the lip pressure airbag 1 to the pressure monitoring mechanism 4, thereby enabling the measurement and monitoring of the gas pressure within the lip pressure airbag 1. By employing three air guide tubes, each performing its specific function, the use of valves and switches 8 is reduced, simplifying the control logic and lowering the manufacturing and operating costs of the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device.

[0069] In some embodiments, the air guiding mechanism 2 further includes a protective tube, which has a first tube hole, a second tube hole, and a third tube hole, and the first tube hole, the second tube hole, and the third tube hole are isolated from each other.

[0070] The first air guide tube passes through the first pipe hole, the second air guide tube passes through the second pipe hole, and the third air guide tube passes through the third pipe hole.

[0071] The protective tube is also known as the support tube, and the first, second, and third tube holes form the support cavity. The protective tube protects the three air guide tubes, supports and protects the internal hoses from external pressure, ensures the air guiding function of the three air guide tubes, and prevents the air guide tubes from being cut off due to compression.

[0072] The protective tube, also known as the support tube, is a rigid tube that can be used as a grip. Users of this portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device can directly hold the outside of the protective tube to easily handle it. The outer diameter and length of the protective tube should be designed for easy gripping.

[0073] The first, second, and third air ducts are arranged in a triangular configuration within the protective tube, ensuring that the three air ducts remain relatively independent and do not interfere with each other. This arrangement not only guarantees unobstructed airflow but also effectively prevents the air ducts from crossing, tangling, or being compressed inside the protective tube, thereby improving the stability and durability of the airflow.

[0074] In some embodiments, the protective tube includes a first tube body 22 and a second tube body 23. One end of the first tube body 22 is connected to the self-sealing quick connector 21, and one end of the second tube body 23 is connected to the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3. The other ends of the first tube body 22 and the other ends of the second tube body 23 are adjacent to each other, and a suspension hinge 26 is provided between the first tube body 22 and the second tube body 23. The two ends of the suspension hinge 26 are respectively fixed to the first tube body 22 and the second tube body 23.

[0075] The suspension hinge 26 is externally wrapped with a corrugated tube 25. One end of the corrugated tube 25 is fixedly connected to the end of the first tube body 22 facing the second tube body 23, and the other end of the corrugated tube 25 is fixedly connected to the end of the second tube body 23 facing the first tube body 22.

[0076] In this embodiment, the protective tube is divided into a first tube body 22 and a second tube body 23 to facilitate the installation and connection of the suspension hinge 26. The suspension hinge 26 allows the included angle between the first tube body 22 and the second tube body 23 to be arbitrarily folded, adapting to different body positions for lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training. This solves the problem of existing equipment requiring a fixed body position for accurate testing, enabling portable use of this device. During use, the lip pressure airbag 1 is placed between the upper and lower lips of the tester, while the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3, pressure monitoring mechanism 4, and control mechanism 5 are located at the end of the second tube body 23. Through the folded suspension hinge 26, the axis of the second tube body 23 is essentially perpendicular to the ground. Thus, the pulling force exerted by the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3, pressure monitoring mechanism 4, and control mechanism 5 on the first tube body 22 is essentially vertically downward, improving the tester's comfort.

[0077] The hovering hinge 26 adopts the structure of the prior art, mainly including two connecting parts that are hinged to each other. The two connecting parts are connected by a hinge shaft and a buffer pad, so as to realize the folding and retention of any angle between the two connecting parts. The two connecting parts are respectively fixed to the first tube 22 and the second tube 23, so that any angle between the first tube 22 and the second tube 23 can be set and fixed.

[0078] The suspension hinge 26 allows the first tube 22 and the second tube 23 to freely change within the range of 0° to 180°, facilitating the adjustment of the probe angle according to different patient postures or usage scenarios. A corrugated tube 25 connects the near ends of the first tube 22 and the second tube 23. The corrugated tube 25 has good flexibility and fatigue resistance, allowing it to bend with changes in angle. Simultaneously, it can accommodate the three air ducts mentioned above, ensuring that the airway and signal channel remain unobstructed and undamaged during bending.

[0079] In some embodiments, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 includes two air pumps, one of which has its outlet connected to the first air guide pipe, and the other has its outlet connected to the second air guide pipe. The air pumps are miniature vacuum pumps, which are small in size, deliver air precisely, and are easy to control, enabling precise control of the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1. Using two air pumps to control the intake and exhaust separately simplifies the setup of pipes and valves, and simplifies the control logic.

[0080] In some embodiments, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 includes a sealed air chamber 41 and a pressure sensor 42 disposed within the sealed air chamber 41. The sealed air chamber 41 has a detection port, which is connected to the lip pressure airbag 1 via the air guiding mechanism 2. The detection port and the lip pressure airbag 1 ensure that the air pressure inside the sealed air chamber 41 matches the air pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1. The pressure sensor 42 senses the air pressure inside the sealed air chamber 41, thus obtaining the air pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1. The sealed air chamber 41 and the pressure sensor 42 disposed within it enable the detection and monitoring of the pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1, achieving efficient and accurate acquisition of the air pressure. Furthermore, it facilitates the replacement of the lip pressure airbag 1, allowing it to be designed for single use, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene.

[0081] In some embodiments, the control mechanism 5 includes a central control module 52, an air pump control module 53, a wireless communication module 54, and a signal analysis module 55. The central control module 52 is signal-connected to the air pump control module 53, the wireless communication module 54, and the signal analysis module 55.

[0082] The air pump control module 53 is electrically connected to the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3, the wireless communication module 54 is signal-connected to the pressure monitoring mechanism 4, and the signal analysis module 55 is signal-connected to the wireless communication module 54.

[0083] The central control module 52 receives the pressure signal provided by the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 and, according to the set lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training program or process, controls the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to supply or exhaust air through the air pump control module 53, thereby changing the air pressure in the lip pressure airbag 1 to adapt to the required lip pressure assessment conditions and / or lip muscle training conditions. Automatic sensing and control through the control mechanism 5 makes the control of lip pressure assessment conditions and / or lip muscle training conditions more precise and timely, obtaining more accurate assessment results, and improving training effectiveness through training feedback control.

[0084] The control mechanism 5 includes a PCB board 51. The central control module 52, air pump control module 53, wireless communication module 54, and signal analysis module 55 are all mounted on the PCB board 51. The pressure sensor 42 is also mounted on the PCB board 51. The pressure sensor 42 is mounted at one end of the PCB board 51. The end of the PCB board 51 with the pressure sensor 42 is inserted into a sealed air chamber 41, and the insertion position in the sealed air chamber 41 is sealed. The remaining part of the PCB board 51 is placed outside the sealed air chamber 41 and housed within the casing. This structure ensures both the accuracy and stability of pressure detection and facilitates the operation of other circuit modules in an atmospheric pressure environment, thereby improving the overall reliability and durability of the device.

[0085] In some embodiments, the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device further includes a user terminal, which is signal-connected to the wireless communication module 54 and is used to display the lip pressure value. The user terminal is typically an app installed on a mobile terminal. The app communicates with the central control module 52 of the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device via the wireless communication module 54. The user terminal has functions such as setting, storing, and viewing. Users or medical personnel can set lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training parameters or processes on the user terminal, store the assessment and / or training process and results within the user terminal, and access the required content as needed, including the stored assessment and / or training process and results, thus providing data support for long-term follow-up of assessment and training.

[0086] In some embodiments, the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device further includes a housing 9, within which the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4, and the control mechanism 5 are all housed. A power supply 6 is also provided within the housing 9, supplying power to the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4, and the control mechanism 5. A charging interface 7 and a switch 8 are also provided on the housing 9.

[0087] The casing integrates the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4, and the control mechanism 5, making the lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device portable and suitable for home rehabilitation use.

[0088] A method for operating a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device, wherein the aforementioned portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device is used to assess lip pressure, and the assessment method is as follows: S11. Place the lip pressure airbag 1 between the upper and lower lips of the test subject; S12. Activate the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to input gas into the lip pressure airbag 1, causing the lip pressure airbag 1 to inflate; S13. The pressure monitoring mechanism 4 acquires the first gas pressure value signal inside the lip pressure airbag 1 in real time and transmits the first gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism 5; S14. The control mechanism 5 controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to input gas into the lip pressure airbag 1 based on the real-time first gas pressure value signal inside the lip pressure airbag 1, so that the first gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment, and controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to stop inputting gas into the lip pressure airbag 1 when the first gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment. S15. The test subject closes his upper and lower lips and squeezes the lip pressure airbag 1 with his upper and lower lips; S16. The pressure monitoring mechanism 4 acquires the second gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag 1 again in real time, and transmits the second gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism 5. The control mechanism 5 analyzes and processes the second gas pressure value signal to obtain the first lip pressure value of the tester. The controller controls the first lip pressure value to be displayed. S17. Repeat steps S15 and S16 to obtain the first lip pressure values ​​of multiple testers. Then, analyze all the first lip pressure values ​​obtained from the test, remove invalid first lip pressure values, calculate the average value of the remaining valid first lip pressure values, and the average value is the actual lip pressure value of the tester.

[0089] Of course, the lip pressure airbag 1 can also be inflated first and then placed between the upper and lower lips of the tester. The steps are as follows: First, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 is activated to input gas into the lip pressure airbag 1, causing it to inflate; the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 acquires the third gas pressure value signal inside the lip pressure airbag 1 in real time and transmits the gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism 5; the control mechanism 5 controls the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to input gas into the lip pressure airbag 1 based on the real-time third gas pressure value signal inside the lip pressure airbag 1, so that the third gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment, and controls the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to stop inputting gas into the lip pressure airbag 1 when the third gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment; the lip pressure airbag 1 is placed between the upper and lower lips of the tester; the tester closes their upper and lower lips and squeezes the lip pressure airbag 1 with their lips; then, the above steps S16 and S17 are continued.

[0090] In the above lip pressure assessment method, by repeatedly performing steps S15 and S16, the first lip pressure values ​​of multiple test subjects are obtained. Then, all the first lip pressure values ​​obtained from the test are analyzed, and invalid first lip pressure values ​​are removed. The remaining valid first lip pressure values ​​are calculated to obtain the average value, which is the actual lip pressure value of the test subject. This achieves multiple and dynamic lip pressure assessments to ensure the accuracy of the assessment results.

[0091] Of course, in the above evaluation process, after step S17, step S12 can be performed again, that is, the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 can be restarted to continue to input gas into the lip pressure bladder 1, causing the lip pressure bladder 1 to continue to expand. At this time, the air pressure in the lip pressure bladder 1 is greater than the external ambient pressure. At this time, the test subject closes his / her upper and lower lips to obtain the lip pressure of the evaluator under micro-resistance conditions. Obtaining the lip pressure of the test subject under multiple states further ensures the accuracy of lip pressure evaluation.

[0092] A method for operating a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device, wherein the aforementioned portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device is used to perform lip muscle training, and the training method is as follows: S21. Place the lip pressure airbag 1 between the upper and lower lips of the test subject; S22. Activate the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to input gas into the lip pressure airbag 1, causing the lip pressure airbag 1 to inflate; S23. The pressure monitoring mechanism 4 acquires the third gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag 1 in real time, and transmits the gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism 5; S24. The control mechanism 5 controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to input gas into the lip pressure airbag 1 based on the real-time third gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag 1, so that the third gas pressure in the lip pressure airbag 1 is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment, and controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to stop inputting gas into the lip pressure airbag 1 when the third gas pressure in the lip pressure airbag 1 is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment. S25. The test subject closes his upper and lower lips and squeezes the lip pressure airbag 1 with his upper and lower lips; S26. The pressure monitoring mechanism 4 acquires the fourth gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag 1 in real time again, and transmits the fourth gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism 5. The control mechanism 5 analyzes and processes the fourth gas pressure value signal to obtain the tester's second lip pressure value; the controller controls the second lip pressure value to be displayed. S27. The control mechanism 5 controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to continue working, inputting a small amount of gas into the lip pressure airbag 1, so that the pressure of the fifth gas in the lip pressure airbag 1 is greater than the gas pressure of the external environment. At the same time, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 synchronously acquires the pressure value signal of the fifth gas in the lip pressure airbag 1 and transmits the pressure value signal of the fifth gas to the control mechanism 5. S28. After step S27, the test subject closes his / her upper and lower lips again and squeezes the lip pressure airbag 1 with his / her upper and lower lips; S29. After step S28, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 again acquires the sixth gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag 1 in real time, and transmits the sixth gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism 5. The control mechanism 5 analyzes and processes the sixth gas pressure value signal to obtain the third lip pressure value of the tester; the controller controls the display of the third lip pressure value. S30. Repeat steps S27, S28 and S29 above at least 3 times.

[0093] In this training method, resistance is provided to diversify the training conditions for the lip muscles and improve the training effect.

[0094] In some embodiments, the method of operating the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device is characterized by further including the following training method: S31. After step S30, the control mechanism 5 controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism 3 to continue working. The gas supply and exhaust mechanism 3 outputs a small amount of gas from the lip pressure airbag 1, so that the gas in the lip pressure airbag 1 has a sixth gas pressure, and the sixth gas pressure is greater than the external ambient pressure. At the same time, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 synchronously acquires the sixth gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag 1 and transmits the sixth gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism 5. S32. After step S31, the test subject closes his / her upper and lower lips again and squeezes the lip pressure airbag 1 with his / her upper and lower lips; S33. After step S32, the pressure monitoring mechanism 4 again acquires the seventh gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag 1 in real time, and transmits the seventh gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism 5. The control mechanism 5 analyzes and processes the seventh gas pressure value signal to obtain the tester's fourth lip pressure value; the controller controls the display of the fourth lip pressure value. S34. Repeat steps S31, S32 and S33 at least 3 times, or repeat steps S31, S32 and S33 until the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag 1 is not greater than the external ambient pressure.

[0095] By outputting a small amount of gas from the lip pressure airbag 1 through the air supply and exhaust mechanism 3, the training conditions, number of training sessions or time can be increased during a training session, thereby extending the training time and improving the training effect.

[0096] In some embodiments, the working method of the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device further includes the following training method: After step S26, steps S27, S28, S29 and steps S31, S32, S33 are performed alternately. That is, after step S26, steps S27, S28, and S29 are completed in sequence, then steps S31, S32, and S33 are completed in sequence, then steps S27, S28, and S29 are completed in sequence, and then steps S31, S32, and S33 are completed in sequence. Steps S27, S28, S29 and steps S31, S32, and S33 are performed alternately at least 3 times. Alternatively, after step S26, during the cycle of steps S27, S28, and S29, steps S31, S32, and S33 can be interspersed.

[0097] By alternating or interleaving high and low impedance, more training conditions are improved, the time for the upper and lower lips to reach lip muscle fatigue is extended, the effective lip muscle training time is prolonged, and the training effect is enhanced.

[0098] The technical means disclosed in this invention are not limited to those disclosed in the above embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this invention, and these improvements and modifications are also considered within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device, characterized in that, include: A lip pressure airbag is used to place between the upper and lower lips of the test subject during lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training. An air supply and exhaust mechanism is connected to the lip pressure airbag. During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the air supply and exhaust mechanism supplies gas into the lip pressure airbag, causing the lip pressure airbag to inflate. An air guiding mechanism, which connects to and conducts the air supply and exhaust mechanism and the lip pressure airbag; A pressure monitoring device is connected and conductive to the lip pressure airbag. During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the pressure monitoring device acquires the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag and the lip pressure value exerted by the test subject on the lip pressure airbag. The control mechanism is electrically connected to both the air supply and exhaust mechanism and the pressure monitoring mechanism. During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the control mechanism controls the air supply and exhaust mechanism to input gas into the lip pressure airbag. The control mechanism also acquires the lip pressure value obtained by the pressure monitoring mechanism and controls the display of the lip pressure value.

2. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, During lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the control mechanism also controls the air supply and exhaust mechanism to discharge gas from the lip pressure airbag based on the lip pressure value.

3. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The lip pressure airbag includes an airbag body and a connecting tube. The connecting tube connects the internal space of the airbag body and the air guiding mechanism. When performing lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the airbag body is used to be placed between the upper and lower lips of the test subject. The airbag body is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting tube; the other end of the connecting tube is detachably fixed to the air guiding mechanism.

4. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The air guiding mechanism includes a self-sealing quick-connect connector and an air guiding tube assembly. One end of the self-sealing quick-connect connector is connected to and conducts through the air guiding tube assembly, and the other end of the self-sealing quick-connect connector is detachably fixed to the lip pressure airbag.

5. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The air duct assembly includes a first air duct, a second air duct, and a third air duct; One end of the first air guide tube, the second air guide tube, and the third air guide tube is connected to the self-sealing quick-connect connector. The other ends of the first air guide tube and the second air guide tube are both connected to the air supply and exhaust mechanism. The first air guide tube is used to supply gas into the lip pressure airbag, and the second air guide tube is used to exhaust gas from the lip pressure airbag. The other end of the third air tube is connected to and conducts through the pressure monitoring mechanism. When performing lip pressure assessment and / or lip muscle training, the gas in the lip pressure airbag is discharged to the pressure monitoring mechanism through the third air tube. The pressure monitoring mechanism directly acquires the gas pressure signal of the gas in the lip pressure airbag, and the lip pressure information is obtained based on the gas pressure signal.

6. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air guiding mechanism also includes a protective tube, which has a first tube hole, a second tube hole and a third tube hole, and the first tube hole, the second tube hole and the third tube hole are isolated from each other. The first air guide tube passes through the first pipe hole, the second air guide tube passes through the second pipe hole, and the third air guide tube passes through the third pipe hole.

7. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The protective tube includes a first tube body and a second tube body. One end of the first tube body is connected to the self-sealing quick connector, and one end of the second tube body is connected to the air supply and exhaust mechanism. The other ends of the first tube body and the other ends of the second tube body are adjacent to each other, and a suspension hinge is provided between the first tube body and the second tube body. The two ends of the suspension hinge are respectively fixed to the first tube body and the second tube body. The hovering hinge is externally wrapped with a corrugated tube. One end of the corrugated tube is fixedly connected to the end of the first tube body facing the second tube body, and the other end of the corrugated tube is fixedly connected to the end of the second tube body facing the first tube body.

8. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air supply and exhaust mechanism includes two air pumps, one of which has its outlet connected to the first air guide pipe, and the other air pump has its outlet connected to the second air guide pipe.

9. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The pressure monitoring mechanism includes a sealed air chamber and a pressure sensor installed inside the sealed air chamber. The sealed air chamber is provided with a detection port, which is connected to the lip pressure airbag through the air guiding mechanism.

10. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The control mechanism includes a central control module, an air pump control module, a wireless communication module, and a signal analysis module; the central control module is signal-connected to the air pump control module, the wireless communication module, and the signal analysis module. The air pump control module is electrically connected to the air supply and exhaust mechanism, the wireless communication module is signal-connected to the pressure monitoring mechanism, and the signal analysis module is signal-connected to the wireless communication module.

11. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes a user terminal, which is signal-connected to the wireless communication module and is used to display the lip pressure value.

12. The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It also includes a housing, in which the air supply and exhaust mechanism, the pressure monitoring mechanism, and the control mechanism are all housed. A power supply is also provided inside the housing, which supplies power to the air supply and exhaust mechanism, the pressure monitoring mechanism, and the control mechanism.

13. A method for operating a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device, characterized in that, The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to any one of claims 1 to 12 is used to assess lip pressure, and the assessment method is as follows: S11. Place the lip pressure airbag between the upper and lower lips of the test subject; S12. Activate the air supply and exhaust mechanism to input gas into the lip pressure airbag, causing the lip pressure airbag to inflate; S13. The pressure monitoring mechanism acquires the first gas pressure value signal inside the lip pressure airbag in real time and transmits the first gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism; S14. The control mechanism controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to input gas into the lip pressure airbag based on the real-time first gas pressure value signal inside the lip pressure airbag, so that the first gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment, and controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to stop inputting gas into the lip pressure airbag when the first gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment. S15. The test subject closes his upper and lower lips and squeezes the lip pressure airbag with his upper and lower lips; S16. The pressure monitoring mechanism acquires the second gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag again in real time, and transmits the second gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism. The control mechanism analyzes and processes the second gas pressure value signal to obtain the first lip pressure value of the tester. The control mechanism controls the first lip pressure value to be displayed. S17. Repeat steps S15 and S16 to obtain the first lip pressure values ​​of multiple testers. Then, analyze all the first lip pressure values ​​obtained from the test, remove invalid first lip pressure values, calculate the average value of the remaining valid first lip pressure values, and the average value is the actual lip pressure value of the tester.

14. A method for operating a portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device, characterized in that, The portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to any one of claims 1 to 12 is used for lip muscle training, and the training method is as follows: S21. Place the lip pressure airbag between the upper and lower lips of the test subject; S22. Activate the air supply and exhaust mechanism to input gas into the lip pressure airbag, causing the lip pressure airbag to inflate; S23. The pressure monitoring mechanism acquires the third gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag in real time and transmits the third gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism; S24. The control mechanism controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to input gas into the lip pressure airbag based on the real-time third gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag, so that the third gas pressure in the lip pressure airbag is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment, and controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to stop inputting gas into the lip pressure airbag when the third gas pressure in the lip pressure airbag is consistent with the atmospheric pressure of the external environment. S25. The test subject closes his upper and lower lips and squeezes the lip pressure airbag with his upper and lower lips; S26. The pressure monitoring mechanism again acquires the fourth gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag in real time, and transmits the fourth gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism. The control mechanism analyzes and processes the fourth gas pressure value signal to obtain the tester's second lip pressure value. The control mechanism controls the display of the second lip pressure value. S27. The control mechanism controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to continue working, inputting a small amount of gas into the lip pressure airbag, so that the pressure of the fifth gas in the lip pressure airbag is greater than the gas pressure of the external environment. At the same time, the pressure monitoring mechanism synchronously acquires the pressure value signal of the fifth gas in the lip pressure airbag and transmits the pressure value signal of the fifth gas to the control mechanism. S28. After step S27, the test subject closes his / her upper and lower lips again and squeezes the lip pressure airbag with his / her upper and lower lips; S29. After step S28, the pressure monitoring mechanism again acquires the sixth gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag in real time, and transmits the sixth gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism. The control mechanism analyzes and processes the sixth gas pressure value signal to obtain the tester's third lip pressure value. The control mechanism controls the display of the third lip pressure value. S30. Repeat steps S27, S28 and S29 above at least 3 times.

15. The method of operating the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 14, characterized in that, It also includes the following training methods: S31. After step S30, the control mechanism controls the gas supply and exhaust mechanism to continue working. The gas supply and exhaust mechanism discharges a small amount of gas from the lip pressure airbag, so that the gas in the lip pressure airbag has a sixth gas pressure, and the sixth gas pressure is greater than the external ambient pressure. At the same time, the pressure monitoring mechanism synchronously acquires the sixth gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag and transmits the sixth gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism. S32. After step S31, the test subject closes his / her upper and lower lips again and squeezes the lip pressure airbag with his / her upper and lower lips; S33. After step S32, the pressure monitoring mechanism again acquires the seventh gas pressure value signal in the lip pressure airbag in real time, and transmits the seventh gas pressure value signal to the control mechanism. The control mechanism analyzes and processes the seventh gas pressure value signal to obtain the tester's fourth lip pressure value. The control mechanism controls the display of the fourth lip pressure value. S34. Repeat steps S31, S32 and S33 above at least 3 times, or repeat steps S31, S32 and S33 above until the gas pressure inside the lip pressure airbag is not greater than the external ambient pressure.

16. The method of operation of the portable lip pressure assessment and lip muscle training device according to claim 15, characterized in that, It also includes the following training methods: After step S26, steps S27, S28, S29 and steps S31, S32, S33 are performed alternately. That is, after step S26, steps S27, S28, and S29 are completed in sequence, then steps S31, S32, and S33 are completed in sequence, then steps S27, S28, and S29 are completed in sequence, and then steps S31, S32, and S33 are completed in sequence. Steps S27, S28, S29 and steps S31, S32, and S33 are performed alternately at least 3 times. Alternatively, after step S26, during the cycle of steps S27, S28, and S29, steps S31, S32, and S33 can be interspersed.

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