Practice device for assisting exercise dysarthria patient

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to an exercise device for assisting a patient with athletic dysarthria, which comprises a round bucket-shaped body, an air inlet pipe and an air tap, a first opening end of the round bucket-shaped body is connected with the air inlet pipe, and the tail end of the air inlet pipe is connected with the air tap. An opening of the air nozzle gradually extends towards the side away from the air inlet pipe to be in a funnel shape, a rotatable tongue blocking plate is arranged at the end, close to the air inlet pipe, of the interior of the air nozzle, and an air channel between the air nozzle and the air inlet pipe is in a communicated state or a separated state through rotation of the tongue blocking plate. The anti-resistance respiratory training device for dysarthria rehabilitation can achieve the anti-resistance respiratory training function of an anti-resistance respiratory training device for dysarthria rehabilitation in the prior art, and meanwhile helps a patient to train the strength and flexibility of tongue muscles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of speech rehabilitation medical devices, and in particular relates to an exercise device for assisting patients with motor dysarthria. Background Art

[0002] Motor dysarthria is a speech disorder caused by paralysis, weakened contraction, or uncoordinated movement of speech-related muscles due to neurological disease. Motor dysarthria is a common sequelae of stroke, and typical symptoms may include slurred speech, slow speech, and decreased loudness. Massage and exercise of the lips and tongue muscles are clinically important for the rehabilitation of dysarthria. However, existing technologies mostly focus on auxiliary exercises for the mouth and throat muscles to improve the patient's airflow control. For example, utility model application No. 201320427914.7 discloses a resistance breathing trainer for dysarthria rehabilitation. During resistance breathing training, this device not only effectively increases the strength of respiratory muscles in the throat and other areas, but also prolongs the retention of airflow in the throat, providing a repeated massage and impact on the throat muscles. These auxiliary training devices are unable to help patients train their tongue muscles, and tongue flexibility is essential for the rehabilitation of motor dysarthria. No existing device can simultaneously achieve resistance breathing training while also helping to train tongue strength and flexibility. Utility Model Content

[0003] In response to the above technical problems, the present invention proposes an exercise device to assist patients with motor articulation disorders, comprising a round bucket-shaped body, an air intake pipe and an air nozzle, wherein the first open end of the round bucket-shaped body is connected to the air intake pipe, the end of the air intake pipe is connected to the air nozzle, the opening of the air nozzle gradually extends toward the side away from the air intake pipe in a funnel shape, and a rotatable tongue baffle is provided at one end of the air nozzle near the air intake pipe, and the rotation of the tongue baffle causes the airway between the air nozzle and the air intake pipe to be in a connected state or in a disconnected state.

[0004] As an improvement, the second open end cover of the circular bucket-shaped body is provided with a top cover, and a vent hole is provided on the top cover.

[0005] As an improvement, an elastic member is provided on a side of the tongue baffle close to the air intake pipe, and the elastic member is fixed at the connection between the air nozzle and the air intake pipe.

[0006] As an improvement, the elastic member includes a baffle, the base of which is fixed to the inner wall of the intake pipe, the top of which extends toward the opening of the air nozzle and leaves a gap with the inner wall of the intake pipe, the tongue baffle is hinged to the top of the baffle, and a spring is provided between the side of the tongue baffle close to the intake pipe and the baffle, and when the tongue baffle separates the airway between the air nozzle and the intake pipe, the spring is in a relaxed state.

[0007] As an improvement, a hollow ball is loaded in the bucket-shaped body, and the outer diameter of the hollow ball is larger than the inner diameter of the first open end of the bucket-shaped body and smaller than the inner diameter of the second open end of the bucket-shaped body.

[0008] As an improvement, the air intake pipe includes any one of an air intake pipe made of a flexible material and a rigid material.

[0009] As an improvement, the air intake pipe includes a curved pipe section and a straight pipe section, the curved pipe section has a corner, the end of the curved pipe section is connected to the first open end of the circular bucket-shaped body, and the end of the straight pipe section is connected to the air nozzle.

[0010] The utility model can realize the resistance breathing training function of the resistance breathing trainer for articulation disorder rehabilitation in the prior art, and also help patients exercise the strength and flexibility of the tongue muscles. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 : A schematic cross-sectional view of the overall structure of an embodiment;

[0012] Figure 2 : A schematic cross-sectional view of the overall structure of an embodiment;

[0013] Figure 3 : A schematic cross-sectional view of the overall structure of an embodiment;

[0014] Figure 4 : A schematic cross-sectional view of a local structure of an embodiment;

[0015] Explanation of the reference numerals: 0 tongue tip, 1 bucket-shaped body, 2 air inlet pipe, 3 air nozzle, 4 tongue baffle, 5 hollow ball, 10 first opening end, 11 top cover, 20 elastic member, 21 baffle, B is the base of the baffle, A is the top of the baffle, C is the hinge point, and the arrows indicate the airflow. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] Patients with dysarthria typically experience muscular dyskinesia, weak muscle power, decreased muscle tone, decreased tendon reflexes, and muscle atrophy in their articulatory organs. This can lead to limited range of motion and velocity of tongue muscles, as well as stiffness. Common speech manifestations include labored speech, prolonged sounds, inappropriate pauses, breathy sounds, mispronunciation of consonants, and diminished nasality. Pronunciation is monotonous, monotonous, with reduced emphasis, breathy sounds, or even aphonia.

[0017] The following examples further illustrate the contents of the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second" and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Thus, features defined as "first", "second" and the like may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0018] The structure of the training device for assisting patients with motor dysarthria in some embodiments is as follows: Figure 1-2 Shown, including Figure 1-2 The invention comprises a cylindrical body 1, an air intake pipe 2 and an air nozzle 3. The first open end 10 of the cylindrical body 1 is connected to the air intake pipe 2. The end of the air intake pipe is connected to the air nozzle 3. The opening of the air nozzle 3 gradually extends to the side away from the air intake pipe 2 in a funnel shape. A rotatable tongue plate 4 is provided at one end of the air nozzle 3 near the air intake pipe. The rotation of the tongue plate 4 makes the air passage between the air nozzle 3 and the air intake pipe 2 in a connected state or in a partitioned state ( Figure 1 (Showing the state where the tongue guard blocks the airway). Figure 1 The opening at the top of the bucket-shaped body 1 is the second opening end, and the opening of the second opening end is larger than the opening of the first opening end.

[0019] Figure 1 The intake pipe shown in the embodiment includes a curved section and a straight section. The curved section has a corner. The end of the curved section connects to the first open end 10 of the bucket-shaped body 1, and the end of the straight section connects to the air nozzle 3. The intake pipe can be made of either a flexible material or a rigid material. The intake pipe in this embodiment is made of a rigid material.

[0020] In the above embodiments, the local structures of some embodiments are as follows Figure 3An elastic member 20 is provided on the side of the tongue baffle plate near the intake pipe. The elastic member 20 is fixed at the connection between the air nozzle 3 and the intake pipe 2. The elastic member 20 includes a baffle 21. The base B of the baffle plate 21 is fixed to the inner wall of the intake pipe 2. The top A of the baffle plate 21 extends toward the opening of the air nozzle 3, leaving a gap between the baffle plate 21 and the inner wall of the intake pipe 2. The tongue baffle plate 4 is hinged to the top A of the baffle plate 21 at point C. A spring 22 is provided between the side of the tongue baffle plate near the intake pipe 2 and the baffle plate 21. When the tongue baffle plate 4 separates the airway between the air nozzle 3 and the intake pipe 2, the spring 22 is in a relaxed state. The elastic member 20 and the tongue baffle plate form a lever, and the thrust of the tongue tip is applied to the tongue baffle plate, forming an open and connected airway.

[0021] When the patient uses the device, the mouthpiece of the device is placed in the mouth, the lips are attached to the outer wall of the airway, and the patient extends the tip of the tongue against one side of the tongue guard. Figure 2-3 The tip of the tongue 0 pushes the tongue baffle to rotate to an acute angle with the extension direction of the air inlet pipe 2, so that the airway between the air nozzle 3 and the air inlet pipe 2 is in a connected state. At this time, the patient needs to maintain the strength of the tongue tip while practicing blowing.

[0022] from Figure 1-3 As you can see, the tongue guard's plane is larger than the cross-section of the connection between the air nozzle and the air intake pipe, and the elliptical edge of the tongue guard can contact the inner wall of the air nozzle. When the patient presses their tongue against one side of the tongue guard, they will feel the damping of the spring, which can help train the flexibility and strength of the tongue tip.

[0023] Based on the above embodiments, some embodiments also have the following features: Figure 4 In the illustrated structure, the second open end of the bucket-shaped body 1 is capped with a top cover 11, which has a vent hole. A hollow ball 5 is loaded within the bucket-shaped body 1. The outer diameter of the hollow ball 5 is larger than the inner diameter of the first open end of the bucket-shaped body and smaller than the inner diameter of the second open end of the bucket-shaped body. When the patient blows air, the airflow enters the bottom of the bucket-shaped body 1 through the air inlet tube 2. It encounters resistance from the lightweight hollow ball 5. Only a strong enough airflow can lift the hollow ball 5 and simultaneously flow out through the vent hole in the top cover 11.

Claims

1. A training device for assisting patients with motor dysarthria, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a circular bucket-shaped body, an air intake pipe and an air nozzle, wherein the first open end of the circular bucket-shaped body is connected to the air intake pipe, the end of the air intake pipe is connected to the air nozzle, the opening of the air nozzle gradually extends toward the side away from the air intake pipe in a funnel shape, and a rotatable tongue plate is provided inside the air nozzle near one end of the air intake pipe, and the rotation of the tongue plate enables the airway between the air nozzle and the air intake pipe to be in a connected state or in a separated state.

2. The training device for assisting patients with motor dysarthria according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second open end cover of the circular bucket-shaped body is provided with a top cover, and a vent hole is provided on the top cover.

3. The training device for assisting patients with motor dysarthria according to claim 2, characterized in that: An elastic member is provided on one side of the tongue baffle close to the air intake pipe, and the elastic member is fixed at the connection between the air nozzle and the air intake pipe.

4. The training device for assisting patients with motor dysarthria according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic member includes a baffle, the base of which is fixed to the inner wall of the intake pipe, the top of which extends toward the opening of the air nozzle and leaves a gap with the inner wall of the intake pipe, the tongue baffle is hinged to the top of the baffle, and a spring is provided between the side of the tongue baffle close to the intake pipe and the baffle, and when the tongue baffle separates the airway between the air nozzle and the intake pipe, the spring is in a relaxed state.

5. The training device for assisting patients with motor dysarthria according to claim 4, characterized in that: A hollow ball is loaded in the bucket-shaped body, and the outer diameter of the hollow ball is larger than the inner diameter of the first open end of the bucket-shaped body and smaller than the inner diameter of the second open end of the bucket-shaped body.

6. The training device for assisting patients with motor dysarthria according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air intake pipe includes any one of an air intake pipe made of a flexible material and a rigid material.

7. The training device for assisting patients with motor dysarthria according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet pipe includes a curved pipe section and a straight pipe section. The curved pipe section has a corner. The end of the curved pipe section is connected to the first open end of the circular bucket-shaped body, and the end of the straight pipe section is connected to the air nozzle.

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