A multifunctional measuring training device

Abstract

The application provides a multifunctional measurement training device, which comprises a force sensor, an intermediate connecting piece, a force applying part and a support part, and a display device for displaying tongue muscle measurement training information. The force sensor comprises an elastic body, the elastic body comprises a force loading end and a support end, one side of the outer periphery of the elastic body is the force loading end or the support end, and the other side of the outer periphery of the elastic body is the support end or the force loading end. The intermediate connecting piece is arranged on the force loading end. The force applying part is detachably connected with the intermediate connecting piece. The support part is arranged on the support end. The display device is used for displaying the tongue muscle measurement training information. The force sensor is adopted, so that the device can measure the tension and the pressure size and direction when the tongue muscle is stretched and pressed during use. The air pressure sensor is adopted to test the pressure in the negative pressure device sealed by the sealed joint during the tongue muscle stretching training. The display device is used for displaying the measured tension information and pressure information in real time. The device has simple structure and is convenient to use.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of health care apparatus, and particularly relates to a multifunctional measurement training device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Dysphagia is a common complication of elderly patients with cerebral apoplexy. Dysphagia usually causes pulmonary infection, malnutrition and other hazards. If long-term dysphagia occurs, pulmonary infection may occur, and dyspnea may occur, causing pulmonary function failure. The movement disorder of the articulatory organ of the patient with dysphagia in the oral stage is obvious, mainly manifested by weakened tongue muscle strength, atrophied tongue muscle, retracted tongue body and poor tongue movement flexibility. For the patient without active tongue muscle movement and tongue muscle retraction, a tongue suction device is needed to perform active and passive training on the tongue muscle of the patient. At the same time, dysphagia can cause a decrease in food intake, causing indigestion. When the patient lacks protein, minerals and other trace elements in the body, serious anemia is easily caused. Severe anemia of the patient can cause insufficient blood supply to the brain, and symptoms such as headache and dizziness occur. Among them, the rehabilitation of the tongue muscle is the most critical, especially in the case where the patient does not have a swallowing reflex, the tongue muscle is first massaged, which has a direct effect and obvious effect on the rehabilitation of the swallowing function. The existing tongue muscle training device on the market is to perform tongue muscle training in accordance with its own sense, which cannot quantify the tongue muscle training information and cannot real-time collect the size and direction of the force of the tongue stretching and pressing during the training of the user. SUMMARY

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the purpose of the present application is to provide a tongue muscle activity and massage device, which solves the problem that the existing multifunctional measurement training device is performed in accordance with its own sense, which cannot quantify the tongue muscle measurement training information, and cannot real-time collect the size and direction of the force of the tongue stretching during the training.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose and other related purposes, the present application provides a multifunctional measurement training device, which comprises: a force sensor, comprising an elastic body, the elastic body comprising a force loading end and a support end, one side of the outer periphery of the elastic body being the force loading end or the support end, and the other side of the outer periphery of the elastic body being the force loading end or the support end; a middle connecting piece, which is arranged on the force loading end; a force applying part, which is detachably connected with the middle connecting piece; a support part, which is arranged on the support end; and a display device, which is used for displaying the tongue muscle measurement training information. In an optional embodiment of the present application, the display device is a digital display type signal lamp, and the display device is arranged on the middle connecting part or the support part.

[0005] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the force applying part comprises a tongue depressor or a tongue sleeve.

[0006] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the tongue sleeve is detachably and sealingly connected with the intermediate connecting member.

[0007] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the tongue depressor is detachably connected with the intermediate connecting member.

[0008] In an optional embodiment of the present application, when the force applying member is a tongue sleeve, the multifunctional measurement training device further comprises a negative pressure device, and a ventilation pipeline is arranged in the intermediate connecting member, the ventilation pipeline being in communication with the tongue sleeve and the inner cavity of the negative pressure device, and the negative pressure device being an air bag or an air pump.

[0009] In an optional embodiment of the present application, a gas pressure sensor is further included, and the gas pressure sensor is in communication with the ventilation pipeline.

[0010] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the negative pressure device is arranged at the force loading end or the supporting end.

[0011] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the force sensor elastic body is a cross-beam type multi-dimensional force sensor, which comprises circumferential beams, radial beams, a central platform, and circumferential supports, the circumferential beams being connected to the outer ends of the radial beams to form T-shaped structure beams, the beams being circumferentially and uniformly arranged, and the radial beams being arranged along the radial direction.

[0012] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the central platform is arranged at the middle part of each beam and connected with the inner ends of the radial beams, and each circumferential support is arranged between two adjacent beams and fixedly connected with the circumferential beams on both sides thereof.

[0013] The technical effect of the present application is to provide a multifunctional measurement training device, which adopts a force sensor, the elastic body of which is a cross-beam type multi-dimensional force sensor, so as to measure the size and direction of the pulling force, pushing force, lateral force, upward and downward traction resistance force, and pressure during pressing stimulation during tongue muscle training, and realize the measurement of multi-dimensional force; a gas pressure sensor is added to test the pressure in the inner cavity of the negative pressure device during tongue muscle training; the force information and pressure information measured are displayed in real time through a display device, so as to solve the problem of non-quantitative tongue muscle training information and ensure the safety of training.

[0014] The technical effect of the present application is to further provide a multifunctional measurement training device, the force applying member and the intermediate connecting member being detachably connected, so that different force applying members can be selected and replaced according to the needs of users for rehabilitation measurement training. The detachable force applying member is also convenient for cleaning. Meanwhile, a cross-beam type multi-dimensional force sensor elastic body is adopted, the elastic body can be integrally machined to reduce repetitive errors, and the structure is simple and easy to process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1A top view of the multifunctional measurement training device according to the present application is shown in FIG. 1.

[0016] Figure 2 A front view of the multifunctional measurement training device according to the present application is shown in FIG. 2.

[0017] Figure 3 A sectional view of the multifunctional measurement training device according to the present application is shown in FIG. 3.

[0018] Figure 4 A sectional view of the multifunctional measurement training device according to the present application is shown in FIG. 4.

[0019] Figure 5 A sectional view of the multifunctional measurement training device according to the present application is shown in FIG. 5.

[0020] Figure 6 A front view of the sealing joint according to the present application is shown in FIG. 6.

[0021] Figure 7 A front view of the cross-beam type multi-dimensional force elastic body according to the present application is shown in FIG. 7.

[0022] Figure 8 Another top view of the multifunctional measurement training device according to the present application is shown in FIG. 8.

[0023] Figure 9 Another front view of the multifunctional measurement training device according to the present application is shown in FIG. 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present application is described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. However, the present application is not limited to the embodiments described below, but can be implemented or applied in other different embodiments. The details in the present specification can be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present application. It should be noted that the embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0025] It should be noted that the drawings provided in the embodiments below only schematically illustrate the basic concept of the present application, and thus the drawings only show the components related to the present application, but are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. The shape, number and ratio of the components in actual implementation can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components can be more complex.

[0026] Referring to FIGS. 1-7, the present application provides a multifunctional measurement training device, which includes a support member 3, an intermediate connecting member 2, a force applying member 1, a display device 4 and a negative pressure device 6.

[0027] In a specific embodiment, for detecting the force applied by the force applying component, the force sensor 31 comprises an elastic body, which comprises a force loading end and a support end. If the side close to the outer periphery of the elastic body is the force loading end, then the side far from the outer periphery of the elastic body is the support end; if the side close to the outer periphery of the elastic body is the support end, then the side far from the outer periphery of the elastic body is the force loading end.

[0028] In a specific embodiment, the intermediate connecting component 2 is arranged at the force loading end.

[0029] In a specific embodiment, a ventilation pipe is arranged in the intermediate connecting component 2.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the support component 3 is arranged at the support end, and the display device 4 is arranged on the intermediate connecting component 2 or the support component 3.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the intermediate connecting component 2 is detachably connected with the force applying component 1.

[0032] As shown in the drawings, Figures 1-5 In a specific embodiment, in the multifunctional measuring training device, the force applying component 1 is a tongue sleeve, the inner surface of the tongue sleeve is consistent with the shape of the tongue, the inner frame of the tongue sleeve is made of hard material, which can be plastic, and a flexible material such as medical silica gel, rubber or elastic resin is attached to the surface layer of the frame, so that the device has a certain rigidity, thereby allowing the tongue muscle to be stretched, bent, pressed and rotated for various training. Further, massage protrusions are arranged on the outer surface of the tongue sleeve to massage the tongue and promote blood circulation of the tongue. Further, the force applying component 1 can also be replaced by different components for different purposes which can cooperate with the intermediate connecting component 2, and can be selected according to the needs of the user.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the multifunctional measuring training device further comprises a negative pressure device 6, which is a gas pump or a gas bag; wherein the negative pressure device 6 is arranged at the force loading end or the force support end. Further, a ventilation pipe is arranged in the intermediate connecting component 2, which communicates with the inner cavity of the tongue sleeve 1 and the negative pressure device 6.

[0034] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 and Figure 2 In a specific embodiment, in the multifunctional measuring training device, the tail part of the tongue sleeve connected with the intermediate connecting component 2 can be straight or have a certain bending angle; or the front part of the intermediate connecting component 2 connected with the tongue sleeve can be straight or have a certain bending angle.

[0035] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown in the specific embodiment, the multifunctional measurement training device includes the force sensor 31 and the air pressure sensor 32, wherein the force sensor 31 measures the size and direction of the pulling force, pushing force, lateral force, upward and downward traction resistance force during the tongue muscle training, and the air pressure sensor 32 measures the size of the pressure in the inner cavity of the device; the display device 4 of the multifunctional measurement training device is in communication connection with the force sensor 31 and the air pressure sensor 32, and the measured force information and pressure information are displayed in real time through the display device 4, the tongue muscle training information is quantified, and the safety of the training is ensured.

[0036] As shown in the specific embodiment, the multifunctional measurement training device includes the force sensor 31 and the air pressure sensor 32, wherein the force sensor 31 measures the size and direction of the pulling force, pushing force, lateral force, upward and downward traction resistance force during the tongue muscle training, and the air pressure sensor 32 measures the size of the pressure in the inner cavity of the device; the display device 4 of the multifunctional measurement training device is in communication connection with the force sensor 31 and the air pressure sensor 32, and the measured force information and pressure information are displayed in real time through the display device 4, the tongue muscle training information is quantified, and the safety of the training is ensured. Figure 3 As shown in the specific embodiment, in the multifunctional measurement training device, the force loading end of the force sensor 31 is away from one side of the outer periphery of the elastic body, the force sensor 31 is arranged inside the support component 3, and the negative pressure device 6 is in detachable sealing connection with the air passage of the intermediate connecting component 2, that is, the negative pressure device 6 is arranged at the force loading end, and when the rehabilitation training is performed, the multifunctional measurement training device is held by hand to measure the size and direction of the multidimensional force stretched during the rehabilitation training.

[0037] As shown in the specific embodiment, in the multifunctional measurement training device, the force loading end of the force sensor 31 is away from one side of the outer periphery of the elastic body, the force sensor 31 is arranged inside the support component 3, and the negative pressure device 6 is in detachable sealing connection with the air passage of the intermediate connecting component 2, that is, the negative pressure device 6 is arranged at the force loading end, and when the rehabilitation training is performed, the multifunctional measurement training device is held by hand to measure the size and direction of the multidimensional force stretched during the rehabilitation training. Figure 4 As shown in the specific embodiment, in the multifunctional measurement training device, the force loading end of the force sensor 31 is away from one side of the outer periphery of the elastic body, the force sensor 31 is arranged inside the support component 3, and the negative pressure device 6 is in detachable sealing connection with the air passage of the intermediate connecting component 2, that is, the negative pressure device 6 is arranged at the force loading end, and when the rehabilitation training is performed, the multifunctional measurement training device is held by hand to measure the size and direction of the multidimensional force stretched during the rehabilitation training.

[0038] Figure 5 As shown in the specific embodiment, in the multifunctional measurement training device, the force loading end of the force sensor 31 is arranged at one side of the outer periphery of the elastic body, and the support end is away from the outer periphery of the elastic body; the negative pressure device 6 is arranged on the intermediate connecting component 2, the intermediate connecting component 2 is provided with a through hole, and the inner cavities of the intermediate connecting component 2, the negative pressure device 6 and the tongue sleeve are communicated; the support component 3 is in detachable connection with the support end, and when the rehabilitation training is performed, the multifunctional measurement training device is held by hand to measure the size and direction of the multidimensional force stretched during the rehabilitation training.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the negative pressure device 6 can be a negative pressure air bag, which is made of soft and durable silica gel material, and the pressure in the inner cavity is adjusted by adjusting the fullness of the negative pressure air bag. During the rehabilitation training, the negative pressure device 6 is pressed with fingers to deform and generate negative pressure, the tongue sleeve is sleeved on the tongue tip, and then the pressure of the fingers on the negative pressure device 6 is released, at this time the tongue sleeve sucks the front part of the tongue, and the hand holds the holding part to stretch, bend, press and rotate the tongue muscle. ​

[0040] In another specific embodiment, the negative pressure device 6 can be an air pump device, which is a device for removing air from a closed space or adding air to a closed space, and can be an electric air pump device, an air pump powered by electricity, which can continuously compress air or generate negative pressure and vacuum, generate air pressure, or other devices that can provide air pressure, which can be selected according to the needs of the user. Different air pump devices continuously compress air in different ways to generate air pressure.

[0041] In one specific embodiment, the intermediate connecting member 2 is provided with a ventilation pipe, the two ends of which are respectively communicated with the tongue sleeve and the negative pressure device 6, to ensure that the device is easy to clean and replace. When the negative pressure device 6 forms a negative pressure environment in the cavity of the device, it can stretch, bend, press and rotate the tongue muscle for training, so as to meet the purpose of training the tongue.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the support member 3 is arranged between the intermediate connecting member 2 and the force applying member 1 or between the intermediate connecting member 2 and the negative pressure device 6 or at the end of the intermediate connecting member, and the negative pressure device 6 is communicated with the ventilation pipe and the inner cavity of the tongue sleeve, so that the negative pressure device 6 is more likely to form a negative pressure environment.

[0043] As shown in Figure 6 In one specific embodiment, the sealing joint 5 includes a sealing ring, a clamping jaw 11, and a force tight nut 12. The front end of the intermediate connecting member 2 is provided with an external thread, and the inner circle of the force tight nut 12 is provided with an internal thread. In a preferred embodiment, the tail end surface of the force applying member 1 is provided with a sealing structure, the sealing ring is placed at the sealing structure, the force tight nut 12 is loosened or tightened, the force applying member 1 is inserted into the intermediate connecting member 2, and the force tight nut 12 is connected with the intermediate connecting member 2 through threads to seal the end surface. In a preferred embodiment, the sealing ring is arranged on the inner diameter of the ventilation pipe of the intermediate connecting member 2 to perform radial sealing. In a preferred embodiment, the sealing ring is arranged on the outer diameter of the tail of the force applying member 1 to perform radial sealing. In a preferred embodiment, the sealing ring is arranged on the inner diameter of the clamping jaw 11 to perform sealing connection. It can effectively prevent air leakage, and the connection is firm and has good repeatability.

[0044] As shown in Figure 7As shown, in one specific embodiment, the force sensor 31 adopts a cross-beam type multidimensional force sensor elastomer, including a circumferential beam 7, a radial beam 8, a central platform 10, and a circumferential support 9. The circumferential beam 7 is connected to the outer end of the radial beam 8. The beams are evenly distributed circumferentially, and the radial beam 8 is arranged radially to ensure improved resolution and stiffness of the force sensor 31. Furthermore, there are four beams, and each beam, together with the central platform 10, forms a cross-beam deformation rib structure, capable of measuring multidimensional forces during rehabilitation training. The elastomer can be fabricated as a whole, reducing highly repeatable errors, and its structure is simple and easy to manufacture. Furthermore, the symmetrical structure effectively reduces interdimensional interference.

[0045] In one specific embodiment, the central platform 10 is located at the middle of each beam and connected to the inner end of each radial beam 8. Each circumferential support 9 is respectively located between two adjacent beams and fixedly connected to the circumferential beams 7 on both sides. Furthermore, vertical through holes can be provided through the upper and lower surfaces of the radial beams 8, and transverse through holes can be provided through both sides of the beams. Strain gauges are provided on both sides of the vertical and transverse through holes to accurately measure the magnitude of the pulling force and the pressure during tongue muscle training.

[0046] like Figures 8-9 As shown, in one specific embodiment, the force-applying component 1 of the multifunctional measurement and training device is a tongue depressor. The internal frame of the tongue depressor is made of a rigid material, such as plastic or stainless steel. A flexible material, such as medical-grade silicone, rubber, or elastic resin, can be attached to the surface of the frame, giving the device a certain rigidity so that it can press and stimulate the tongue. Furthermore, massage protrusions are provided on the outer surface of the tongue depressor to massage the tongue and promote blood circulation.

[0047] like Figure 8 As shown, in one specific embodiment, the multifunctional measurement and training device includes a force-applying component 1, an intermediate connecting component 2, a force sensor 31, a support component 3, and a negative pressure device 6, wherein the force-applying component 1 is a tongue depressor, and the force-applying component 1 and the intermediate connecting component 2 are detachably connected; wherein Figure 8 The force-applying component 1 shown is a tongue depressor; however, it can also be replaced with a tongue sleeve. Figure 1 As shown, it can measure the magnitude and direction of pulling, pushing, lateral forces, vertical traction resistance, and pressure during tongue muscle training, achieving multidimensional force measurement; furthermore, in Figure 8 The addition of a pressure sensor 32 to the multifunctional measuring device enables it to measure the pressure inside the negative pressure device during tongue muscle training, thus fulfilling the requirements for multifunctional measurement.

[0048] like Figure 9As shown, in a specific embodiment, the multifunctional measurement training device includes a tongue depressor, a middle connecting part 2, a force sensor 31 and a supporting part 3, and can only measure the size and direction of the pressure when pressing stimulation, and the function is single.

[0049] In summary, the present application provides a multifunctional measurement training device, which can measure the tension of the tongue muscle stretching movement during use by using a force sensor, and increase a pressure sensor to test the pressure in the negative pressure device sealed by the sealed joint during tongue muscle training, and display the measured tension information and pressure information in real time through a display device, and the whole device has simple structure and is convenient to use.

[0050] The above embodiments only illustrate the principles and effects of the present application, and are not used to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed by the present application should be covered by the claims of the present application.

[0051] In the description herein, many specific details are provided, such as examples of components and / or methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present application. Persons skilled in the art will recognize, however, that the embodiments of the present application can be practiced without one or more of the specific details. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail in order to avoid obscuring aspects of embodiments of the present application.

[0052] Reference throughout this specification to "an embodiment", "embodiment", or "specific embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present application, and not necessarily in all embodiments. Thus, the appearance of the phrases "in one embodiment", "in an embodiment", or "in specific embodiments" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics of any particular embodiment of the present application can be combined in any suitable manner with one or more other embodiments. It is understood that other variations and modifications of the applications described and illustrated herein can be made based on the teachings herein, and are therefore considered to be part of the spirit and scope of the applications.

[0053] It should also be understood that one or more of the elements illustrated in the drawings, alone or in combination, can be implemented in a more separated or more integrated manner. Even though particular combinations of elements are disclosed in the specification and illustrated in the drawings, other combinations of elements are also possible in the practice of the applications being taught.

[0054] In addition, any arrows in the drawings are to be taken as exemplary, not limiting, unless otherwise specifically noted. Moreover, the term "or" as used herein is generally intended to mean "and / or" unless otherwise indicated. Combinations of components or steps will also be perceived as being perhaps claimed under the "or" terminology, where the context allows.

[0055] As used in the description of the application and the accompanying claims, the terms "a", "an" and "the" including their compounds, mean "one or more" unless specifically stated otherwise. Also, as used in the description of the application and the accompanying claims, the term "in" includes "in" and "on" unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0056] The above description of the illustrated embodiments of the application (including what is in the Abstract) is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the application to the precise forms disclosed. While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the application are described herein for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the spirit and scope of the application, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate. As indicated, these modifications can be made to the above described embodiments and yet the application will remain within the scope of the application.

[0057] The systems and methods have been described generally herein to facilitate an understanding of the details of the application. Moreover, various specific details have been given for providing a thorough understanding of embodiments of the application. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that embodiments of the application can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other devices, systems, assemblies, methods, components, materials, parts, and the like. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, and / or operations have not been shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of embodiments of the application.

[0058] Accordingly, although the application has been described herein in reference to specific embodiments thereof, many modifications, alternate constructions, and equivalents can be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art and can be employed without departing from the principles of the application. For example, the principles of the application can be applied to other types of systems and environments beyond those explicitly described herein. Accordingly, all such modifications, alternate constructions, and equivalents are intended to be included within the scope of the application. The application is intended to cover any and all adaptations or variations of preferred embodiments of the present application. Therefore, it is manifestly intended that this application be limited only by the following claims and equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. A multi-functional measuring training device, characterized by, The tongue muscle training device comprises: a force sensor, which comprises an elastic body, the elastic body comprising a force loading end and a support end, the force loading end or the support end being close to one side of the outer periphery of the elastic body, and the support end or the force loading end being far from the other side of the outer periphery of the elastic body, for measuring the magnitude and direction of pulling force, pushing force, lateral force, upward and downward traction resistance force during tongue muscle training; an intermediate connecting piece, which is arranged on the force loading end; a force applying part, which comprises a tongue sleeve and is detachably and sealingly connected with the intermediate connecting piece; a support part, which is arranged on the support end; a display device, which is used for displaying the tongue muscle measurement training information; a negative pressure device, which is a gas bag or a gas pump, and the intermediate connecting piece is provided with an air pipe, which is in communication with the inner cavity of the tongue sleeve and the negative pressure device.

2. The multi-functional measuring training device according to claim 1, wherein, The display device is arranged on the intermediate connecting piece or the support part.

3. The multi-functional measuring training device according to claim 1, wherein, The device further comprises an air pressure sensor, which is in communication with the air pipe.

4. The multi-functional measuring training device according to claim 1, wherein, The negative pressure device is arranged on the force loading end or the support end.

5. The multi-functional measuring training device according to claim 1, wherein, The force sensor elastic body is a cross-beam type multi-dimensional force sensor, which comprises a circumferential beam, a radial beam, a central platform, and a circumferential support, the circumferential beam is connected to the outer end of the radial beam to form a T-shaped structure beam, each beam is arranged in a circumferential direction, and the radial beam is arranged in a radial direction.

6. The multi-functional measuring training device according to claim 5, wherein, The central platform is arranged in the middle of each beam and is connected to the inner end of each radial beam, and each circumferential support is arranged between two adjacent beams and is fixedly connected to the circumferential beams on both sides.

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