Sucking screw for lip muscle training

Abstract

The invention discloses a sucking screw for oral and labial muscle training, and particularly relates to the field of oral and labial muscle training.The sucking screw comprises a shell, the shell is in a screw shell shape, a smooth pipeline is arranged in the shell, and the smooth pipeline is coiled in a screw shell shape; the piston is arranged in the smooth pipeline, and the diameter of the piston is the same as that of the inner wall of the smooth pipeline; and the top cover is installed at the top end of the shell, a connecting assembly is arranged at the bottom end of the top cover, and the bottom end of the top cover is detachably connected with the top end of the shell. The device can actively cooperate with a treated patient, the suction ability training is dominated, the blowing function is assisted, the lip closing function and the tongue muscle activity ability can be directly trained through the suction function training, salivary secretion can be promoted through suction, swallowing reflex can be induced, and the swallowing function is indirectly trained; through the training of the blowing function, the strength and endurance of cheek muscles can be exercised.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of oral muscle training, and more specifically, to an oral muscle training sucking screw. Background Technology

[0002] Studies have shown that oral negative pressure and sucking positive pressure are key to generating suction force. Oral negative pressure refers to the pressure generated by the soft palate closing the nasal passages, tightening the lips, and lowering the jaw. Positive pressure refers to the pressure generated by the tongue and palate squeezing the food being sucked during sucking. During sucking, the peristalsis of the tongue pushes the liquid accumulated in the oral cavity towards the cricopharyngeal muscle, at which point breathing pauses for about 0.5 seconds, facilitating swallowing. During swallowing, the epiglottis descends, closing the airway and preventing milk from flowing into it. This is a continuous and coordinated process with very short intervals. Under normal circumstances, the coordination of sucking, swallowing, and breathing is the optimal state for safe swallowing. For patients with oral swallowing disorders, facial nerve paralysis, and some Alzheimer's patients whose eating is affected, the cheek, tongue, and lip muscles play a particularly important role. They are also involved in pushing food into the pharynx, indirectly affecting swallowing function in the pharyngeal stage. Some oral muscle training tools currently used in clinical practice, such as tongue suckers and lip whistles, are not similar to this approach. In the field of pediatric rehabilitation, there is a sucking training cup, whose main function is to help infants transition from using bottles to using cups.

[0003] Currently, some commonly used oral muscle training tools in clinical practice include tongue suction devices, lip whistles, electric vibrators, air pulse devices, etc., which have relatively simple functions and the training process is rather tedious. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the aforementioned deficiencies of the prior art, embodiments of the present invention provide a lip muscle training sucking screw that can actively cooperate with the treatment of patients. The screw primarily trains sucking ability, while supplementing it with blowing function. Sucking function training can directly train the lip closure function and the activity ability of the tongue muscles. Sucking can promote saliva secretion and induce the swallowing reflex, thus indirectly training the swallowing function. Blowing function training can exercise the strength and endurance of the cheek muscles.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a lip muscle training sucking screw, comprising:

[0006] The shell is spiral-shaped, and a smooth channel is provided inside the shell, the smooth channel being spiral-shaped and coiled.

[0007] A piston is disposed inside a smooth pipe, the diameter of which is the same as the diameter of the inner wall of the smooth pipe, and an mounting assembly is installed on one side of the piston;

[0008] A top cover is installed on the top of the housing. A connecting component is provided at the bottom of the top cover, and the bottom of the top cover is detachably connected to the top of the housing. A one-way valve is installed at the bottom of the inner part of the top cover.

[0009] The piston contains a first magnetic block. Multiple circular first rings are fixed to the top cover, and multiple circular second rings are fixed to the housing. The first rings are evenly spaced around the central axis on the hemispherical top cover, and the second rings are arranged around the spiral contour of the housing. Both the first and second rings are non-closed bodies with a notch located away from the housing. Magnetic powder is processed onto the pull wire, which is an elastic rope. One end of the rope is tied to the second ring closest to the mouthpiece on the housing. The rope passes through each second ring and then through each first ring before entering the opening. The pull wire is dyed with two colors at equal intervals.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer surface of the housing is provided with a scale, which can be used to determine the distance the piston moves inside the housing, thereby determining the test results.

[0011] Furthermore, a nozzle is installed at the bottom of the housing, and one end of the nozzle is connected to the interior of the housing.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a connecting pipe fixedly installed at the bottom of the top cover, and the top of the housing has a connecting groove that matches the connecting pipe, and the bottom of the connecting pipe is threadedly connected to the connecting groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the top of the top cover has an opening, and the one-way valve includes an outer ring of the valve body and a one-way valve diaphragm installed inside the outer ring of the valve body.

[0014] Furthermore, mounting grooves are provided on both outer surfaces of the outer ring of the valve body, and a locking pin and a first reset spring connected to one end of the locking pin are provided in the mounting grooves. A locking groove matching one end of the locking pin is provided on the inner wall of the connecting pipe.

[0015] Furthermore, positioning blocks are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner wall of the connecting pipe, and positioning grooves matching the positioning blocks are opened on the outer surface of the outer ring of the valve body.

[0016] Furthermore, the piston is made of silicone, and a pull wire is connected to one side of the outer surface of the piston, with one end of the pull wire passing through the opening.

[0017] Furthermore, the mounting assembly includes a mounting block having an outer surface on one side of the piston, and a mounting ring is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the piston, with the mounting ring threadedly connected to the mounting block.

[0018] Furthermore, a buckle is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the mounting block, and one end of the pull wire is tied to the outer surface of the buckle. A pressure rod is inserted into one end of the buckle, and a collar is sleeved on the outer surface of one end of the buckle. A slider is integrally connected to the inner wall of the collar, and the slider passes through the groove on the outer surface of the buckle and is integrally connected to the outer surface of the pressure rod. A first return spring is provided inside one end of the buckle at the top of the pressure rod.

[0019] The technical effects and advantages of this invention are as follows:

[0020] 1. In this application, by setting up multiple first ring bodies / second ring bodies, embedding magnetic blocks in the piston, and using specially designed elastic material ropes with double dyeing treatment and processed with magnetic powder, the peristaltic changes during training can still be effectively visualized and can be used to independently observe the training effect.

[0021] 2. For patients who can actively cooperate with treatment, the focus is on sucking ability training, supplemented by blowing function training. Sucking function training can directly train the lip closure function and the tongue muscle activity ability. Sucking can promote saliva secretion and induce swallowing reflex, thus indirectly training swallowing function. Blowing function training can exercise the strength and endurance of the cheek muscles.

[0022] 3. The training pistons are available in three different thicknesses: 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm. Users can select the appropriate thickness for training. The piston surface has a detachable mounting structure, which can be separated from the piston to replace it with a piston of the corresponding size, thus increasing the comprehensiveness of the training. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a top view of the connecting pipe of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the piston structure of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the piston structure of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the snap fastener of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the pressure bar mounting structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating the rope pulling action.

[0032] Figure 10 and 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second embodiment.

[0033] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Housing; 11. Scale; 2. Nozzle; 3. Piston; 31. Mounting block; 32. Snap-fit; 33. Mounting ring; 34. Pressure rod; 35. Collar; 36. First return spring; 37. Slider; 38. Pull wire; 4. Top cover; 41. Opening; 42. Connecting pipe; 421. Positioning block; 422. Slot; 43. Outer ring of valve body; 44. One-way valve; 45. Snap-fit ​​post; 46. Second return spring; 47. First ring body; 48. Second ring body; 49. Notch. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Example 1

[0035] This invention provides, for example Figure 1-8 The lip muscle training sucking screw shown includes a shell 1, which is spiral-shaped, and a smooth channel is provided inside the shell 1, which is spiral-shaped and coiled.

[0036] A piston 3 is disposed inside a smooth pipe. The diameter of the piston 3 is the same as the diameter of the inner wall of the smooth pipe. An installation assembly is installed on one side of the piston 3. A top cover 4 is installed on the top of the housing 1. A connecting assembly is provided at the bottom of the top cover 4, and the bottom of the top cover 4 is detachably connected to the top of the housing 1. A one-way valve is installed at the bottom of the inside of the top cover 4.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the piston 3 has a first magnetic block inside, and a plurality of circular first rings 47 are fixedly connected to the top cover 4. A plurality of circular second rings 48 are fixedly connected to the housing 1. The plurality of first rings are distributed at equal angular intervals around the central axis on the hemispherical top cover 4, and the plurality of second rings are arranged around the spiral contour of the housing 1. Both the first and second rings are non-closed bodies with a notch 49. The notch on the second ring is located on the ring away from the housing 1. The pull cord 38 is coated with magnetic powder. The pull cord 38 is an elastic rope and one end of the rope is tied to the second ring on the housing 1 closest to the mouthpiece 2. The rope passes through the second rings one by one and then through the first rings one by one before entering the opening 41. The pull cord 38 is dyed with two colors at equal intervals.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the outer surface of the housing 1 is provided with a scale 11, which can be used to determine the distance the piston 3 moves inside the housing 1, thereby determining the test results.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, a mouthpiece 2 is installed at the bottom of the housing 1. One end of the mouthpiece 2 is connected to the inside of the housing 1. The silicone piston 3 can be sucked out of the screw by the sucking action of the mouthpiece 2 to exercise the sucking function. At the same time, the silicone piston 3 inside the screw can be reset by blowing air to exercise the blowing function.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting assembly includes a connecting pipe 42 fixedly installed at the bottom of the top cover 4. The top of the housing 1 is provided with a connecting groove that matches the connecting pipe 42, and the bottom of the connecting pipe 42 is threadedly connected to the connecting groove. The top cover 4 and the main body are separable structures, which can be separated and joined by spiral rotation. After separation, a one-way valve 44 is provided at the bottom of the triangular space of the top cover. When air is sucked out through the mouthpiece 2, the silicone piston 3 can be sucked out from the screw, and the one-way valve 44 at the bottom of the triangular space of the top cover can be opened by the change of air pressure.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the top cover 4 has an opening 41 at its top. The piston 3 is made of silicone. A pull wire 38 is connected to one outer surface of the piston 3, and one end of the pull wire 38 passes through the opening 41. The piston 3 is made of soft silicone and needs to fit tightly with the shell 1, but not be glued to the shell 1. It needs to be able to move up and down under the action of the shell. The suction resistance can be adjusted by changing the thickness of the silicone piston 2. The principle is to change the contact area between the silicone piston 2 and the screw wall, thereby adjusting the friction and suction resistance. If the patient is weak, the silicone piston 3 can be manually reset by stretching the top cover 4.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the one-way valve includes an outer ring 43 of the valve body and a one-way valve 44 installed inside the outer ring 43. The outer surfaces of both sides of the outer ring 43 are provided with mounting grooves. The mounting grooves are provided with locking pins 45 and a first return spring 36 connected to one end of the locking pins 45. The inner wall of the connecting pipe 42 is provided with a locking groove 422 that matches one end of the locking pins 45. When the one-way valve needs to be disassembled and replaced, the locking pins 45 on both sides of the outer ring 43 of the valve body are first pushed inward with a tool so that one end of the locking pins 45 disengages from the locking groove 422 on the surface of the connecting pipe 42, thereby releasing the one-way valve from its limit. Then the one-way valve is taken out. During the process of pushing the locking pins 45 inward, the second return spring 46 will be squeezed.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, positioning blocks 421 are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner wall of the connecting pipe 42, and positioning grooves matching the positioning blocks 421 are opened on the outer surface of the outer ring 43 of the valve body. During installation, the positioning grooves on the surface of the outer ring 43 of the valve body are inserted into the positioning blocks 421.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting assembly includes a mounting block 31 with an outer surface on one side of the piston 3. An mounting ring 33 is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the piston 3, and the mounting ring 33 is threadedly connected to the mounting block 31. When it is necessary to replace the corresponding piston 3, the piston 3 is first removed from the housing 1 by pulling the cable 38, and then the mounting block 31 on one side of the piston 3 is rotated to make the mounting block 31 threadedly connected to the mounting ring 33 on the inner wall, so that the piston 3 is separated from the mounting block 31, and the piston 3 of the corresponding thickness is replaced.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, a buckle 32 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the mounting block 31, and one end of the pull wire 38 is tied to the outer surface of the buckle 32. A pressure rod 34 is inserted into one end of the buckle 32, and a collar 35 is sleeved on the outer surface of one end of the buckle 32. A slider 37 is integrally connected to the inner wall of the collar 35, and the slider 37 passes through the groove on the outer surface of the buckle 32 and is integrally connected to the outer surface of the pressure rod 34. A first return spring 36 is provided inside one end of the buckle 32 at the top of the pressure rod 34. When the pull wire 38 needs to be replaced, the collar 35 at one end of the buckle 32 can be slid upward along the groove, and the pressure rod 34 is lifted upward by the collar 35, so that the opening at one end of the buckle 32 is opened, making it convenient to pull out the connecting buckle at one end of the pull wire 38 from the opening.

[0046] Working principle of this invention:

[0047] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1-2 The shell 1 resembles a snail shell in shape, with a smooth tube inside that coils in the shape of a snail shell. The bottom opening connects to a silicone mouthpiece 2, and the top cover 4 has a small opening 41 that communicates with the outside, facilitating airflow and the opening of the piston pull line 38. The inside of the shell 1 is spiral-shaped and marked with a scale 11 to assess the patient's sucking ability. It also contains a silicone piston 3, similar to snail meat. By sucking with the mouthpiece 2, the silicone piston 3 can be drawn out of the snail to train the sucking function. At the same time, the silicone piston 3 can be reset by blowing air to train the blowing function. If the patient's ability is weak, the silicone piston 3 can be manually reset by stretching the top cover of the snail.

[0048] The training screw top cover 4 and the main body are separable structures, which can be separated and joined by spiral rotation. After separation, a one-way valve 44 is set at the bottom of the triangular space of the top cover. When air is sucked out through the mouthpiece 2, the silicone piston 3 can be sucked out of the screw. At the same time, the one-way valve 44 at the bottom of the triangular space of the top cover is opened by the change of air pressure.

[0049] When it is necessary to disassemble and replace the one-way valve, first use a tool to push the locking pins 45 on both sides of the valve body outer ring 43 inward, so that one end of the locking pin 45 disengages from the locking groove 422 on the surface of the connecting pipe 42, thereby releasing the limit on the one-way valve. Then take out the one-way valve. During the process of pushing the locking pin 45 inward, it will squeeze the second return spring 46. When installing, insert the positioning groove on the surface of the valve body outer ring 43 into the corresponding positioning block 421. When the locking pin 45 corresponds to the locking groove 422, the second return spring 46 will push the locking pin 45 outward, so that one end of the locking pin 45 is inserted into the locking groove 422 for limiting and fixing, which is relatively convenient.

[0050] Principle: It mainly utilizes the atmospheric pressure difference. During suction, the air inside the screw is first sucked out through the mouthpiece, which reduces the air pressure inside the screw. Meanwhile, the external atmospheric pressure pushes the piston 3 out. Specifically, when the mouthpiece 2 is used to suck the screw, the air inside the screw is extracted, forming a negative pressure. The air pressure inside the screw decreases, and the external atmospheric pressure pushes the piston 3 out, thus allowing the piston 3 to be sucked out smoothly.

[0051] The maximum pressure generated during oral sucking depends on various factors, including mouth shape, muscle strength, air pressure, and sucking force. Generally, an infant's sucking pressure is -60 to 100 mmHg. As infants grow, their sucking pressure can increase to -150 mmHg. This is because a baby's mouth is well-suited for sucking; it is smaller than an adult's, with the tongue occupying almost all the space. Furthermore, an infant's well-developed fat pads prevent the cheeks from collapsing during sucking, easily creating negative pressure in the small mouth. Therefore, theoretically, an infant's sucking force is stronger than an adult's. Generally, an adult can generate approximately 0.1 to 0.2 Pa of pressure during normal sucking, equivalent to about 10 to 20 mmHg. Considering these factors, the silicone piston 3 inside the oral muscle training sucking screw of this invention is made of soft silicone. It needs to fit tightly with the shell 1, but not be glued to the shell 1. It needs to be able to move up and down under the action of the shell. The suction resistance can be adjusted by changing the thickness of the silicone piston 3. The principle is to change the contact area between the silicone piston 2 and the screw wall, thereby adjusting the friction and suction resistance. This allows for different training intensities to be selected according to the patient's specific situation. The intensity can also be dynamically adjusted according to the progress of training. Through repeated experiments, this invention has designed three types of silicone pistons with different thicknesses for selection. A 3mm thick piston 3 requires a negative pressure of 10mmHg to be sucked out of a smooth pipe with an inner diameter of 7mm. A 5mm thick piston 3 requires a negative pressure of 15mmHg to be sucked out of a smooth pipe with an inner diameter of 7mm. A 7mm thick piston 3 requires a negative pressure of 20mmHg to be sucked out of a smooth pipe with an inner diameter of 7mm.

[0052] When it is necessary to replace the corresponding piston 3, first remove the piston 3 from the housing 1 by pulling the cable 38, then rotate the mounting block 31 on one side of the piston 3 so that the mounting block 31 is threadedly connected to the mounting ring 33 on the inner wall, so that the piston 3 is separated from the mounting block 31 and the piston 3 of the corresponding thickness is replaced. When it is necessary to replace the cable 38, the collar 35 at one end of the buckle 32 can be slid upward along the slide groove. The collar 35 drives the pressure rod 34 to rise upward, so that the opening at one end of the buckle 32 is opened, making it convenient to pull out the connecting buckle at one end of the cable 38 from the opening. During the upward lifting of the pressure rod 34, the first return spring 36 will be squeezed. After the cable 38 is replaced, the collar 35 is released, so that the first return spring 36 pushes the pressure rod 35 downward to close the opening.

[0053] Example 2

[0054] Another preferred method of use is as follows: By setting multiple first / second ring bodies, embedding magnetic blocks inside the piston, and using a specially designed double-dyed elastic material pull rope coated with magnetic powder, the peristaltic changes during training can still be effectively visualized and are suitable for independent observation of the training effect. Specifically, when the patient uses the mouthpiece 2 for suction training, the air inside the spiral is extracted, creating a negative pressure. The air pressure inside the spiral decreases, and the external atmospheric pressure pushes the piston 3 out. During this process, the piston 3 peristalsizes or slides directly within the tube, thereby synchronously driving the elastic stretching and movement of the pull rope 38. Since the pull rope is double-dyed and passes through the second ring body one by one before passing through the second ring body one by one, the peristaltic changes during training can still be effectively visualized and can be used for independent observation of the training effect. After passing the first ring, the cord enters the opening 41 and is guided and laid out by the first and second rings in sequence. This allows the cord 38 to undergo elastic deformation during the compression movement of the piston 3. The stretching change of the two-color segment on the cord 38 can be captured by looking from the side or by the patient's peripheral vision, without the need to observe the scale. In addition, the cord is slightly magnetically attracted by the piston, allowing it to stay closer to the bottom of the second ring and away from the notch, thus preventing the cord from slipping out during inhalation. Furthermore, the notch design allows the cord to be pulled out from the notches during piston reset or when the cord is damaged, facilitating piston pulling or direct cord replacement.

Claims

1. A lip muscle training sucking screw, characterized in that, include: The shell (1) is in the shape of a spiral shell. The interior of the shell (1) is provided with a smooth pipe, which is coiled in the shape of a spiral shell. The outer surface of the shell (1) is provided with a scale (11). A piston (3) is disposed inside a smooth pipe, the diameter of the piston (3) being the same as the diameter of the inner wall of the smooth pipe, and an installation assembly is mounted on one side of the piston (3). A top cover (4) is installed on the top of the housing (1). A connecting component is provided at the bottom of the top cover (4), and the bottom of the top cover (4) is detachably connected to the top of the housing (1). A one-way valve is installed at the bottom of the inside of the top cover (4). The bottom end of the housing (1) is equipped with a nozzle (2), and one end of the nozzle (2) is connected to the interior of the housing (1); The piston (3) is made of silicone, and a pull wire (38) is connected to one side of the outer surface of the piston (3).

2. The oral muscle training sucking screw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The piston (3) has a first magnetic block inside. Multiple circular first rings are fixed on the top cover (4). Multiple circular second rings are fixed on the housing (1). Multiple first rings are distributed at equal angles around the central axis on the hemispherical top cover (4). Multiple second rings are arranged around the spiral contour of the housing (1). Both the first and second rings are non-closed bodies with a notch. The notch on the second ring is located on the ring away from the housing (1). Magnetic powder is processed on the pull wire (38). The pull wire (38) is an elastic rope and one end of the rope is tied to the second ring on the housing (1) closest to the mouthpiece (2). The rope passes through the second rings one by one and then through the first rings one by one before entering the opening (41). The pull wire (38) is dyed with two colors at equal intervals.

3. The oral muscle training sucking screw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scale (11) is made of reflective material.

4. The oral muscle training sucking screw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly includes a connecting pipe (42) fixedly installed at the bottom of the top cover (4). The top of the housing (1) is provided with a connecting groove that matches the connecting pipe (42), and the bottom of the connecting pipe (42) is threadedly connected to the connecting groove.

5. The oral muscle training sucking screw according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top cover (4) has an opening (41) at its top end, and the one-way valve includes an outer ring (43) of the valve body and a one-way valve (44) installed inside the outer ring (43).

6. The oral muscle training sucking screw according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the outer ring (43) of the valve body are provided with mounting grooves, and a locking post (45) and a first reset spring (36) connected to one end of the locking post (45) are provided in the mounting grooves. The inner wall of the connecting pipe (42) is provided with a locking groove (422) that matches one end of the locking post (45).

7. The oral muscle training sucking screw according to claim 5, characterized in that: Positioning blocks (421) are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner wall of the connecting pipe (42), and a positioning groove matching the positioning block (421) is opened on the outer surface of the outer ring (43) of the valve body.

8. The oral muscle training sucking screw according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the pull wire (38) passes through the opening (41).

9. The oral muscle training sucking screw according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting assembly includes a mounting block (31) with an outer surface on one side of the piston (3), and a mounting ring (33) is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the piston (3), and the mounting ring (33) is threadedly connected to the mounting block (31).

10. The oral muscle training sucking screw according to claim 9, characterized in that: The outer surface of the mounting block (31) is fixedly mounted with a buckle (32), and one end of the pull wire (38) is tied to the outer surface of the buckle (32). One end of the buckle (32) is inserted into a pressure rod (34). One end of the buckle (32) is fitted with a collar (35). The inner wall of the collar (35) is integrally connected with a slider (37), and the slider (37) passes through the groove on the outer surface of the buckle (32) and is integrally connected to the outer surface of the pressure rod (34). One end of the buckle (32) is provided with a first return spring (36) located at the top of the pressure rod (34).

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