An apparatus for eliminating sleep apnea

Abstract

The application relates to an auxiliary device, which comprises an upper support and a lower support, the upper support and the lower support are movably connected, the upper support comprises a forehead air bag adjusting box (1) and upper two side support connecting arms (2), the forehead air bag adjusting box (1) is rotatably connected with the connecting arms (2), the lower support comprises a lower support connecting plate (3) and two support bows (4), a neck stabilizing adjusting belt (5) is arranged between the support bows (4), a front chest adjusting air bag (6) is arranged on the connecting plate (3), an adjusting air bag quick connecting joint (12) is arranged on the front chest adjusting air bag (6), the connecting plate (3) and the support bow (4) are movably connected, the sleep apnea eliminating device further comprises an air bag adjusting hand pump, and the air bag adjusting hand pump is movably connected with the adjusting air bag quick connecting joint (12). The application belongs to the technical field of external physical devices for eliminating sleep apnea diseases.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of auxiliary devices, and particularly relates to a physical device for eliminating sleep apnea. BACKGROUND

[0002] Sleep is a basic need for human health and survival. Sleep apnea, which is characterized by snoring and systemic hypoxia, has accounted for 22.77% of the number of deaths in China. Sleep apnea causes damage to multiple tissues and multiple systems of the human body, including the respiratory system, the nervous system, the endocrine system, the cardiovascular system, the reproductive system, the digestive system, and the largest skin organ, and causes dozens of serious diseases, endangering the health and life of people, and is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the top ten killers of mankind.

[0003] At present, in addition to medical surgery and drug intervention, there is still no sleep aid device on the market that is convenient for individuals to carry, easy to use, and truly uses a physical method to eliminate sleep apnea.

[0004] The basic function of the invention patent project is to eliminate sleep apnea by a physical method. Through non-drug and non-surgical methods without medical intervention, snoring patients can use the device under any conditions to achieve the effect of preventing and eliminating sleep apnea, and strive to bring "good news" to the 200 million snoring people in China, especially the 50 million patients with severe sleep apnea.

[0005] On October 11, 2006, China granted a snoring elimination support, patent number: ZL200410027486.4. The patent provides a physical device for preventing and rehabilitative auxiliary treatment of sleep disorders, which includes an upper bracket, an adjustable height telescopic support, a lower bracket, and a connecting belt for stabilizing the snoring elimination support on the position of the sternum and the mandible under the cheek, etc. The device adjusts the angle of the palate under the head of the user through the front neck support, produces longitudinal traction on the respiratory tract, avoids blockage of the airway, effectively prevents respiratory arrest during sleep, and prevents snoring.

[0006] On May 23, 2012, China granted a multi-purpose movable head support, patent number: 201110004672.6. The patent includes left and right upper support plates, left and right upper support plate supports, a main body connected to the upper support plate supports, a lower support plate, and a movable head support stabilizing belt, etc. The left and right support plate structure can effectively solve the universality of the multi-purpose movable head support among different user groups, ages, and genders.

[0007] The patent for a dimple generator and multi-purpose health and beauty ring, patent number ZL201710141696.3, was published on September 10, 2019. The core technology of this patent, designed to alleviate snoring, comprises a forehead support stabilizer, a U-shaped main support, and a chest support plate. This design overcomes the technical limitations of the aforementioned patent, which included compressing the mandibular joint and surrounding nerves, blood vessels, and muscle tissue, causing discomfort and potential accidental injury. In practice, this patent has demonstrated significant effectiveness in alleviating snoring and reducing discomfort.

[0008] Since this patent adopts the forehead main support stabilization device, U-shaped main support and chest support plate, which are arranged almost vertically from top to bottom, if the user is different and the position of the device is not adjusted properly, when the person's head droops during sleep, the forehead stabilization device (stabilization plate) may not be pressed tightly against the forehead and move upward, affecting the snoring effect. There are still technical deficiencies.

[0009] While the three aforementioned patents have demonstrated significant effectiveness in preventing and eliminating snoring in practice, they still face technical deficiencies: first, the rigid support system creates a risk of compression, limiting the applicable population; second, the lack of comfort hinders user enthusiasm; and third, technical flaws hinder the expansion of their applications. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a physical device for eliminating sleep apnea that is non-surgical, non-drug, and does not require medical intervention, and has a more ideal effect in assisting personal sleep, is suitable for a wider range of people, is more convenient to use and adjust, and provides a more comfortable personal experience.

[0011] The present invention comprises an upper support, a lower support and an instrument inflation airbag regulating hand pump;

[0012] The upper bracket includes a forehead adjustment airbag box and a connecting arm. A forehead adjustment airbag is arranged in the forehead adjustment airbag box. A forehead adjustment airbag quick connection joint and a forehead airbag protection pad are arranged on the forehead adjustment airbag. The forehead adjustment airbag is provided with an airbag protection pad. The forehead adjustment airbag is connected to the forehead airbag adjustment box through Velcro. The adjustment airbag quick connection joint passes through the forehead airbag adjustment box to expose the connection joint. The forehead airbag adjustment box is rotatably connected to the connecting arm.

[0013] The lower bracket includes a lower bracket connecting plate and two support bows, a neck stabilization adjustment belt is arranged between the support bows, a front chest adjustment airbag is arranged on the connecting plate, an adjustment airbag quick connection connector is arranged on the front chest adjustment airbag, and the connecting plate and the support bows are movably connected.

[0014] Furthermore, an upper cover plate is provided on the lower bracket connecting plate, and the adjustment airbag quick-connect connector passes through the support plate and the upper cover plate to expose the connection connector. The lower ends of the two support arches are respectively equipped with universal balls, and a universal ball hole is provided between the connecting plate and the upper cover plate to match the universal ball. A circular socket is provided at the lower end of the upper bracket connecting arm, and the upper end of the support arch is plugged and fixedly matched with the circular socket of the connecting arm. After the device stabilizing upper bracket and the device supporting lower bracket are connected and combined, the neck stabilizing adjustment belt is used to adjust and fix the front and back and upper and lower positions of the combined device. A relatively stable and adjustable triangle is formed between the upper bracket forehead adjustment airbag, the chest adjustment airbag, and the device neck stabilizing adjustment belt to adjust the head tilt angle of sleep apnea patients during sleep, overcome the flexion and collapse of the neck respiratory airway caused by the head drooping during sleep, and effectively eliminate snoring.

[0015] The airbag adjustment hand pump includes a hand pump quick connection plug, an adjustment hand pump connecting pipe, an adjustment hand pump switch, and an adjustment hand pump pump ball, which are connected in sequence. The hand pump quick connection plug is plugged and matched with the adjustment airbag quick connection connector. By squeezing the adjustment hand pump pump ball, the chest and forehead adjustment airbags are inflated respectively to adjust the angle to which the individual feels the airway is unobstructed and sleeping is comfortable.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. It has a simple structure and adopts a double-airbag structure. The airbags are soft and will not compress blood vessels, so it is very comfortable to use and easy to carry. By squeezing and adjusting the hand pump ball, the airbags on the chest and forehead can be inflated respectively to adjust the angle to the individual's feeling of unobstructed airway and comfortable sleeping. Therefore, it is suitable for a wide range of people of all ages;

[0018] 2. By using a sleep apnea elimination device to adjust the head and cervical spine to a comfortable angle to eliminate sleep apnea, a fully physical method is used without the need for surgery, drugs or medical intervention;

[0019] 3. It is safe and effective in eliminating sleep apnea, with no contraindications and no dependence. Chinese and foreign sleep medicine experts point out that if sleep-disordered breathing, damage to the heart, lungs, and cerebral blood vessels and their complications are treated promptly, they can be significantly improved once respiratory obstruction (apnea) is eliminated, and most functional impairments are highly reversible.

[0020] 4. The key technology of the device is the V-shaped visual and airbag-type flexible design that prevents the neck from flexing forward, thereby avoiding airway obstruction leading to respiratory arrest and a series of serious symptoms. The technical characteristics of the device can further develop new usage functions in the prevention and health care of diseases of the head, cervical spine, lumbar spine, etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly describes the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a partial structural diagram of the present invention.

[0024] Reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Forehead airbag adjustment box; 2. Connecting arm; 11. Forehead adjustment airbag; 12. Adjustment airbag quick-connect connector; 13. Airbag protection pad; 3. Connecting plate; 4. Support arch; 5. Neck stabilization adjustment belt; 6. Chest adjustment airbag; 31. Upper cover; 41. Universal ball; 21. Round jack; 71. Hand pump quick-connect plug; 72. Adjustment hand pump connecting tube; 73. Adjustment hand pump switch; 74. Adjustment hand pump ball. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, in the following description, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted to avoid unnecessary confusion of the concepts of the present invention.

[0027] like Figure 1 、 2 As shown, the present invention includes an upper bracket, a lower bracket, and an instrument inflation airbag adjustment hand pump. The upper bracket contains a forehead adjustment airbag 11 box and a connecting arm 2. The forehead adjustment airbag 11 box is provided with a forehead adjustment airbag 11. The forehead adjustment airbag 11 is provided with a forehead adjustment airbag 11 quick connection joint and a forehead airbag protection pad 13. The forehead adjustment airbag 11 is provided with an airbag protection pad 13. The forehead adjustment airbag 11 is connected to the forehead airbag adjustment box 1 via Velcro. The adjustment airbag quick connection joint 12 passes through the forehead airbag adjustment box 1 to expose the connection joint. The forehead airbag adjustment box 1 is rotatably connected to the connecting arm 2. The upper bracket connecting arm 2 is rotatably connected to the forehead airbag protection box, for example, by a screw connection. After connection, the connecting plate 3 can be flexibly opened and closed to both sides.

[0028] When in use, first, the forehead adjustment airbag 11 box of the upper bracket is attached to the forehead adjustment airbag 11 by Velcro, and the airbag quick connector is placed on the outside of the forehead adjustment airbag 11 box, and then the airbag protection pad 13 is attached to the outside of the forehead adjustment airbag 11 by Velcro, so as to prevent the forehead airbag from being in direct contact with the forehead and being damaged prematurely due to friction during use. The forehead airbag protection pad 13 is easy to install and remove, and is convenient to clean and replace.

[0029] The airbag adjustment hand pump includes a hand pump quick connection plug 71, an adjustment hand pump connecting tube 72, an adjustment hand pump switch 73, and an adjustment hand pump pump ball 74, which are connected in sequence. The hand pump quick connection plug 71 is plugged and connected with the adjustment airbag quick connection connector 12. By squeezing the adjustment hand pump pump ball 74, the chest and forehead adjustment airbags 11 are inflated respectively to adjust to the angle where the airway feels unobstructed and sleeping is comfortable.

[0030] The lower bracket includes a lower bracket connecting plate 3 and two support arches 4, a neck stabilization adjustment belt 5 is arranged between the support arches 4, a front chest adjustment airbag 6 is arranged on the connecting plate 3, and an adjustment airbag quick connection connector 12 is arranged on the front chest adjustment airbag 6, and the connecting plate 3 and the support arches 4 are movably connected.

[0031] The lower bracket connecting plate 3 is provided with an upper cover plate 31. The adjustable airbag quick-connect connector 12 passes through the support plate and the upper cover plate 31 to expose the connection joint. The lower ends of the two support arches 4 are each equipped with a universal ball 41. A universal ball hole is provided between the connecting plate 3 and the upper cover plate 31 to match the universal ball 41. The lower end of the upper bracket connecting arm 2 is provided with a circular socket 21. The upper end of the support arch 4 is plugged and fixedly engaged with the circular socket of the connecting arm 2. After the upper bracket stabilizing device is connected and assembled with the lower bracket of the device support, it is secured by the adjustable and functional neck stabilizing adjustment strap 5. The upper bracket forehead adjustment airbag 11, the chest adjustment airbag 6, and the neck stabilizing adjustment strap 5 form a relatively stable and adjustable triangle, which adjusts the head tilt angle of sleep apnea patients during sleep, overcomes the flexion and collapse of the neck respiratory airway caused by the head drooping during sleep, and effectively eliminates snoring.

[0032] When in use, first stick the front chest adjustment airbag 6 to the connecting plate 3 through Velcro, and extend the connecting plate 3 on the air inlet pipe. Then, put the universal balls 41 configured at the lower ends of the left and right support bows 4 into the universal ball holes set on both sides between the upper cover plate 31 of the front chest adjustment airbag 6 connecting plate 3, cover the connecting cover plate 31, and fix the connecting plate 3 and the upper cover plate 31 with screws. After fixation, the left and right support bows 4 and their universal balls 41 can rotate flexibly, so that the left and right support bows 4 can follow the lifting when the adjustment airbag is inflated, and the front chest adjustment airbag 6 can maintain balanced contact with the chest and swing freely. Then connect the front chest adjustment airbag 6 quick connection connector 12 to the air inlet pipe of the front chest adjustment airbag 6. After the above connection is completed, the upper ends of the left and right support bows 4 are respectively plugged and fixed to the circular sockets 21 at the lower end of the connecting arm 2 of the instrument stabilizing upper bracket to complete the connection combination of the upper bracket and the lower bracket. Finally, connect the instrument neck stabilizing adjustment belt 5 to complete the instrument combination.

[0033] After the physical device for eliminating sleep apnea is assembled, a relatively stable and adjustable triangle is formed between the forehead adjustment airbag 11 of the upper bracket, the chest adjustment airbag 6 of the lower bracket and the neck stabilization adjustment belt 5. In addition to adjusting the head tilt angle of the sleep apnea patient during sleep through the chest adjustment airbag 6 and the forehead adjustment airbag 11 respectively, the stabilization belt adjusts the front and rear position of the rotation axis of the device bracket, which is equally important for adjusting the head tilt angle during use. It can overcome the problem of apnea caused by the neck respiratory airway flexion caused by the head drooping during sleep.

[0034] When the device is used by patients with sleep apnea, the connecting plate 3 of the upper bracket is first pulled apart to both sides. Since the connecting plate 3 and the connecting arm 2 are hinged by screw holes and screw rods, the circular socket 21 at the lower end of the connecting plate 3 is plugged and fixed to the upper ends of the left and right support arches 4, and the universal ball 41 provided at the lower end is adapted to the universal ball holes on both sides between the connecting plate 3 and the upper cover plate 31, so that the connecting arm 2 can be opened and closed freely.

[0035] After the connecting arm 2 is pulled apart to the sides, the user extends his head toward the forehead adjustment airbag 11, bringing his forehead close to the forehead airbag protection pad 13 of the upper bracket of the device, and then retracts the connecting arm 2 to reset it. The chest adjustment airbag 6 of the lower bracket is then placed on the sternum (manubrium). The flexible contact of the adjustment airbag brings comfort to the user and is more able to withstand the impact of the displacement of the device support bracket. According to Pascal's principle (when a static fluid in a closed container is acted upon by an external force, the pressure generated by the force will be equally transferred to each point in the fluid), the pressure applied by the user to the device is evenly distributed across the airbag, which has obvious advantages over a rigid support.

[0036] Then connect the neck stabilization adjustment belt 5 to the left and right support arches 4, paying attention to adjusting the front and rear positions of the left and right arches on the neck and whether their tightness is appropriate, then use the quick connection plug of the instrument airbag adjustment hand pump to plug and adjust the chest adjustment airbag 6 to inflate the adjustment airbag. The bracket is restricted by the neck stabilization adjustment belt 5 and rotates upward along the neck stabilization adjustment belt 5 as the axis, while the forehead adjustment airbag 11 rotates backward and presses against the forehead to make the user's head tilt back. When the quick connection plug of the adjustment hand pump is plugged into the forehead adjustment airbag for adjustment, the forehead adjustment airbag 11 will also push the user's forehead backward. The results of the separate adjustments will be based on whether the user feels comfortable and whether the head tilt angle meets the respiratory airway without sleep apnea obstruction (apnea).

[0037] It should be understood that the above-described specific embodiments of the present invention are intended only to illustrate or explain the principles of the present invention and do not constitute limitations of the present invention. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, the appended claims are intended to cover all variations and modifications that fall within the scope and metes and bounds of the appended claims, or equivalents of such scope and metes and bounds.

Claims

1. A device for eliminating sleep apnea, comprising an upper bracket and a lower bracket, wherein the upper bracket and the lower bracket are movably connected, characterized in that: The upper bracket comprises a forehead airbag adjustment box (1) and bracket connecting arms (2) on both sides of the upper bracket, wherein a forehead adjustment airbag (11) is provided in the forehead airbag adjustment box (1), and an adjustment airbag quick connection joint (12) is provided on the forehead adjustment airbag (11), and the forehead airbag adjustment box (1) is rotatably connected to the connecting arm (2), and the lower bracket comprises a lower bracket connecting plate (3) and two support arches (4), a neck stabilization adjustment belt (5) is provided between the support arches (4), and a chest adjustment airbag (6) is provided on the connecting plate (3), and the chest adjustment airbag (6) is provided with a plurality of adjustment arms. An airbag quick-connect connector (12) is provided on the upper portion, the connecting plate (3) and the support arch (4) are movably connected, the sleep apnea elimination device further comprises an airbag adjustment hand pump, the airbag adjustment hand pump is movably connected to the airbag quick-connect connector (12), an upper cover plate (31) is provided on the lower bracket connecting plate (3), the airbag quick-connect connector (12) passes through the support plate and the upper cover plate (31) to expose the connection connector, a universal ball (41) is respectively configured at the lower end of the support arch (4), and a universal ball hole is provided between the connecting plate (3) and the upper cover plate (31) for matching.

2. The sleep apnea elimination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circular socket (21) is provided at the lower end of the upper bracket connecting arm (2), and the upper end of the support bow (4) is adapted to the circular socket (21).

3. The sleep apnea elimination device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The forehead regulating airbag (11) is connected to the airbag regulating box via Velcro.

4. The sleep apnea elimination device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An airbag protection pad (13) is provided on the forehead regulating airbag (11), and the forehead regulating airbag (11) and the airbag protection pad (13) are connected via Velcro, and the regulating airbag quick connection connector (12) passes through the forehead airbag regulating box (1) to expose the connection connector.

5. The sleep apnea elimination device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front chest regulating air bag (6) is connected to the connecting plate (3) via Velcro.

6. The device for eliminating sleep apnea according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The airbag regulating hand pump comprises a hand pump quick connection plug (71), a regulating hand pump connecting pipe (72), a regulating hand pump switch (73), and a regulating hand pump ball (74) which are connected in sequence. The hand pump quick connection plug (71) is plug-fitted and connected to the regulating airbag quick connection connector (12).

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