Oral function training equipment

Abstract

To provide an oral function training device that improves oral function in a simple way and also serves as training for sports blowgun. [Solution] The oral function training device 1 of the present invention consists of a cylindrical body 2 having a base opening 3 in which an oral cavity a is placed and a tip opening 4 formed at the other end of the base opening 3, a string 5 installed at the tip opening 4, and a stopper 10 installed at the tip of the string 5 and disposed at the tip opening 4. Furthermore, the sealing device 10 is formed in a cylindrical tapered shape, and has markings 11 and 12 formed on it.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an oral function training device that improves oral functions and also serves as a training tool for sports blow darts.

Background Art

[0002] With the aging of the population, the oral functions for chewing and swallowing food decline. As a result, problems such as nutritional deficiencies and reduced physical functions occur. To solve these problems, in recent years, training to prevent the decline of oral functions using sports blow darts has been incorporated.

[0003] As a prior art for improving these problems, there is an oral function training method that can be expected to continuously and autonomously implement training for improving oral functions and preventing the decline of oral functions in a game-like manner (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0004] The oral function training method of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 is an oral function training method incorporating a blow dart. A substantially conical blow dart having a hard needle portion with a pointed tip and a hollow portion is inserted into a long cylindrical body with a mouthpiece attached to one end side from an opening portion on the other end side of the cylindrical body. The shank portion of the mouthpiece is inserted into the oral cavity, and while holding the shank portion between the incisors of the upper and lower jaws and clamping it with the lips, an oral peripheral muscle clamping step mainly using the orbicularis oris muscle is performed. After the oral peripheral muscle clamping step mainly using the orbicularis oris muscle, the tip, which is the other end side of the cylindrical body, is directed at a target with a plurality of wide ring portions having different scores set for different diameters concentrically displayed. An oral peripheral muscle expansion step mainly using the buccinator muscle is performed in which air is blown into the inside of the cylindrical body at once from one end side of the cylindrical body. After the oral peripheral muscle expansion step mainly using the buccinator muscle, a brain stimulation step is performed in which the scores of the ring portions of the target where the dart flying from the other end side of the cylindrical body hits are added and compared with the scores of others or the self-recorded scores.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

Patent Document 1

[0005] However, the oral function training method described in Patent Document 1 above requires the installation of targets with assigned points and arrows to be inserted into a cylindrical body, and also necessitates the effort of retrieving the arrows when used repeatedly. Furthermore, a training area of ​​appropriate size is required for the training.

[0006] Therefore, in view of the above points, this invention is characterized by providing an oral function training device that improves oral function in a simple manner without requiring the placement of targets or the retrieval of arrows, and furthermore, combines with training for sports blowgun.

[0007] To solve the above problems, the oral function training device of the present invention comprises a cylindrical body having a base opening in which the oral cavity is placed and a tip opening formed at the other end of the base opening, a string installed in the tip opening, and a stopper installed at the tip of the string and positioned in the tip opening.

[0008] Furthermore, the aforementioned stopper is formed in a cylindrical tapered shape.

[0009] Furthermore, a marking portion was formed on the aforementioned seal. Effect of the invention

[0010] The device consists of a cylindrical body with a base opening where the oral cavity is positioned and a tip opening formed at the other end of the base opening, a string attached to the tip opening, and a stopper attached to the end of the string and positioned in the tip opening. Therefore, it can effectively perform oral function training with a simple structure. It can also improve the training effect of sports blowguns.

[0011] Furthermore, training oral functions can improve respiration and oral muscle strength, thereby reducing the occurrence of aspiration that can occur with aging.

[0012] Furthermore, the device is formed in a cylindrical tapered shape and has markings on it, allowing for adjustment of lung capacity according to age and physical strength, thus enabling more effective oral function training. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the oral function training device of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of the oral function training device in use. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view of the oral function training device. [Figure 4] This is a close-up view of the plug. [Figure 5] This is another preferred example, a magnified view of the plug. [Figure 6] This is a side view of the device with the stopper attached. [Figure 7] This is an example of use with air blown into it. [Figure 8] This shows the state after the sealing device has been retrieved. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0014] This invention is an oral function training device that improves oral function in a simple way without requiring the setting up of a target or the retrieval of arrows, and also serves as training for sports blowgun. The details of the oral function training device of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0015] The oral function training device 1 shown in Figures 1 to 3 consists of a cylindrical body 2 having a base opening 3 and a tip opening 4 formed at the other end of the base opening 3, a string 5 installed in the tip opening 4, and a stopper 10 installed at the tip of the string 5 and disposed inside the tip opening 4.

[0016] The cylindrical body 2 is made of a material such as wood, resin, or metal, and is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape. There are no particular limitations on the size of the cylindrical body 2, but it is preferable to form it with a length of about 10 to 15 cm.

[0017] The cylindrical main body 2 is formed by a base opening 3 where the oral cavity part a of the body is arranged and a tip opening 4 formed at the other end of the base opening 3. The diameter of each opening is preferably formed to be 10 - 15φ. Also, near the tip opening 4, a string body insertion hole 6 through which the string body 5 is inserted is drilled.

[0018] The string body 5 is thin, tough, and made of a lightweight material, which is a synthetic fiber such as nylon, fluorocarbon, or polyester. Also, the length of the string body 5 is preferably about 15 - 20 cm.

[0019] Also, a plug 10 is attached to the tip part of the string body 5. The plug 10 is housed inside the tip opening 4, and is made of a foamed resin that is lightweight, flexible, and has little air permeability.

[0020] Note that with the plug 10 housed inside the tip opening 4, by blowing air from the base opening 3, the plug 10 can be ejected from the tip opening 4 by the air pressure.

[0021] Also, as shown in the figure, the plug 10 is formed in a cylindrical taper shape. By forming the plug 10 in a cylindrical taper shape, when housing it inside the tip opening 4 from the small - diameter direction, by adjusting the pressing force for insertion, the strength of the clamping force of the plug 10 inside the opening 4 can be adjusted. That is, by pressing the plug 10 deeper, the clamping force of the plug 10 increases, and when ejecting the plug 10 from the base opening 3, more vital capacity is required.

[0022] <{ Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, it is desirable to form a marking part 11 on the plug 10. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, by applying a first marking part 12 to the middle part of the plug 10, the plug 10 can be ejected with a medium vital capacity with this as a reference.

[0023] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, by applying the second mark 13 to the plug 10, the degree to which the plug 10 is inserted can be adjusted, allowing for fine adjustment of the discharge volume. In addition, if the plug 10 is completely housed inside the tip opening 4, the holding force of the plug 10 is increased, making it possible to train to acquire strong lung capacity.

[0024] Next, the method of using the oral function training device 1 of the present invention will be explained with reference to Figures 6 to 8. Figure 6 is a side view showing the stopper 10 housed inside the tip opening 4. In this configuration, the cord 5 is positioned outside the tip opening 4.

[0025] In this state, as shown in Figure 7, the oral cavity a is placed in the base opening 3 and air is forcefully exhaled. The pressure of the exhaled air then forcefully ejects the occluder 10 from the tip opening 4. At this time, since the occluder 10 is connected by the string 5, it will not fly far away.

[0026] As shown in Figure 8, the occluding device 10, which is connected by the string 5, then returns to the user's hand. Therefore, by inserting the occluding device 10 into the tip opening 4 again, training can be repeated.

[0027] Furthermore, this oral function training device can improve oral function and reduce the occurrence of aspiration, while also improving lung capacity and providing training benefits for sports blowguns.

[0028] Furthermore, this oral function training device can simultaneously improve abdominal muscles, lung capacity, and oral muscles, and also enable diaphragmatic breathing, making it a promising measure to prevent drowsy driving. [Explanation of symbols]

[0029] 1 Oral function training device 2. Cylindrical body 3. Base opening 4 Tip opening 5 String 6. Cord insertion hole 10 Obturator 11 Seal part 12 First seal part 13 Second Seal Section a Oral area

Claims

1. An oral function training device characterized by comprising a cylindrical body having a base opening in which the oral cavity is positioned and a tip opening formed at the other end of the base opening, a string installed in the tip opening, and a stopper installed at the tip of the string and positioned in the tip opening.

2. The oral function training device according to claim 1, wherein the stopper is formed in a cylindrical tapered shape.

3. The oral function training device according to claim 1, wherein a mark is formed on the aforementioned sealing device.

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