A multi-functional oral perception measurement training device

Abstract

The application provides a multifunctional oral perception measurement training device, which comprises a shell, a sensor module arranged inside the shell and used for detecting a force signal generated when a measurement training part works, the measurement training part arranged at the front end of the shell and detachably connected with the sensor module, different types of the measurement training part being replaced to perform lip muscle measurement training, bite ability measurement training or tongue muscle measurement training, a display device in communication with the sensor module, and a power supply assembly installed inside the shell. The multifunctional perception measurement training device disclosed by the application has the characteristics of freely switching the tongue muscle measurement training, the lip muscle measurement training and the bite measurement training, and displaying the data of the lip muscle force, the tongue muscle force and the bite ability in real time.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of health recovery evaluation, and particularly relates to a multifunctional oral perception measurement training device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The tongue depressor training can be used for reducing the oral cavity hypersensitivity, inducing the perception of lips, tongue, inner cheeks and palate, enhancing the tactile sensitivity of oral cavity tissue, and improving the perception of buccal mucosa, palate, lips and tongue to food and water.

[0003] The prior art cannot complete the training of the lip muscle and the tongue muscle in the same device, cannot collect the data of the lip muscle force and the tongue muscle force in the training process, lacks suitable measurement instruments of the lip muscle, the tongue muscle and the biting ability, and cannot integrate the measurement device with multiple information acquisition capabilities. The existing measurement training device has single structure and function, and needs an additional force detection device to monitor the force in the training process of the patient. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the present application aims to provide a multifunctional oral perception measurement training device which can complete the training of the tongue muscle, the lip muscle and the biting ability in the same device, and can also collect the data of the tongue muscle force, the lip muscle force and the biting force in the training process in real time through the display screen.

[0005] To achieve the above object and other related objects, the present application provides a multifunctional oral perception measurement training device which comprises a shell, a sensor module, a measurement training part, a display device and a power supply assembly. The sensor module is arranged inside the shell and is used to detect the force signal generated when the measurement training part works. The measurement training part is arranged at the front end of the shell and is detachably connected with the sensor module. Different types of the measurement training part are used for lip muscle measurement training, biting ability measurement training or tongue muscle measurement training. The display device is in communication with the sensor module. The power supply assembly is installed inside the shell.

[0006] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the sensor module comprises a force bearing unit, a strain sensitive unit and a circuit board assembly. The strain sensitive unit is arranged on the force bearing unit. The circuit board assembly is electrically connected with the strain sensitive unit. The force bearing unit is detachably connected with the measurement training part.

[0007] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the strain sensitive unit comprises four strain sensitive elements, which are arranged at four maximum strain positions of the elastic body respectively, and the four strain sensitive elements form a full-bridge measurement circuit.

[0008] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the force bearing unit comprises an elastic body, an input end and a support end, the input end is detachably connected with the measurement training part, and the support end is fixedly connected with the shell.

[0009] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the elastic body is provided with a waist-shaped hole, the waist-shaped hole penetrates through two sides of the elastic body, and the four strain sensitive elements are arranged at four maximum strain positions of the elastic body.

[0010] In an optional embodiment of the present application, when used for tongue muscle measurement training, the measurement training part is a tongue depressor, and the tongue depressor is detachably connected with the sensor module.

[0011] In an optional embodiment of the present application, when used for lip muscle measurement training or tooth bite ability measurement training, the measurement training part comprises the upper part and the lower part; the upper part is detachably connected with the sensor module, the lower part is detachably connected with the shell, or the upper part is detachably connected with the shell, and the lower part is detachably connected with the sensor module.

[0012] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the lower part is arranged below the upper part at intervals, and the interval between the upper part and the lower part is adjustable.

[0013] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the upper part of the lip muscle measurement training device is bent upwards away from one end of the shell, and the lower part of the lip muscle measurement training device is bent downwards away from one end of the shell.

[0014] In an optional embodiment of the present application, the shell further comprises a handle.

[0015] The technical effect of the present application is to provide a multifunctional oral perception measurement training device, which can replace two different measurement training parts to perform lip muscle measurement training and tongue muscle measurement training, solve the problem of single function structure of the existing equipment, and also measure the tooth bite ability, and display the change of force information generated in the measurement training process in real time through the display device. When performing lip muscle measurement training, the interval between the upper part and the lower part of the measurement training part or the length of the upper part and the lower part can be changed to adjust the measurement training difficulty; the shell is an overall structure with a handle, which is convenient to operate and does not affect the vision, and is convenient for measurement training of the inside of the oral cavity. The sensor structure can eliminate various interference and obtain reliable force information. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the multifunctional oral perception measurement training device when the measurement training part is a tongue depressor according to the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 The partial structure diagram of the multifunctional oral perception device when the measurement training part is a tongue depressor according to the present application;

[0018] Figure 3 The structure diagram of the elastic body in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the support end in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 5 The structure diagram of the input end in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 6 The partial structure diagram of the shell in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 7 The structure diagram of the circuit board assembly in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 8 The structure diagram of the tongue depressor in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 9 The structure diagram of the multifunctional oral perception measurement training device when the measurement training part is a lip muscle measurement training device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 10 The schematic diagram of the display device according to the present application.

[0026] Explanation of the reference numerals:

[0027] Shell 1; limiting hole 11; placing hole 12; first mounting plate 13; second mounting plate 14; third mounting plate 15; measurement training part 2; tongue depressor 21; protrusion 211; rectangular hole 212; upper support 221; lower support 222; upper baffle 223; lower baffle 224; sensor module 3; elastic body 31; waist-shaped hole 311; first threaded hole 312; second threaded hole 313; input end 32; connecting part 321; first blind hole 322; through hole 323; support end 33; second blind hole 331; hole 332; circuit board assembly 34; connecting block 341; display screen 4; power supply assembly 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Following, specific examples are used to illustrate the embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present application from the disclosure of the specification. The present application can also be implemented or applied by other different specific embodiments, and various modifications or changes can be made to the details in the specification without departing from the spirit of the present application. It should be noted that the following examples and features in the examples can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0029] It should be noted that the diagrams provided in the following examples only illustrate the basic concept of the present application in a schematic manner, and only the components related to the present application are shown in the diagrams, not the number, shape and size of the components when actually implemented. The actual implementation of each component may be a random change, and the component layout may be more complex.

[0030] Tongue plate measurement training can be used to reduce oral hypersensitivity, induce lip, tongue, buccal and palate perception, enhance oral tissue tactile sensitivity, and improve buccal mucosa, palate, lip and tongue perception of food and water. Lip muscle measurement training mainly trains the muscles of the upper and lower lips to improve the strength of the lip muscles, helps to form the habit of lip closure, solves the problem of excessive salivation, improves pronunciation, and lays a good physiological movement foundation for articulation movement. Tooth bite measurement training can exercise the mastication function, strengthen the teeth and the masseter muscle, and help facial activities such as facial paralysis. The prior art cannot complete the training of lip muscle, tongue muscle and tooth bite capacity in the same device, and cannot collect data of lip muscle force, tongue muscle force and tooth bite force during training. There is also a lack of suitable measuring instruments for lip muscle, tongue muscle and tooth bite capacity, and there is no device that can integrate multiple information acquisition capabilities. The existing device structure and function are relatively simple, and an additional force detection device is needed to monitor the size of the force during patient training.

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1-10 As shown in the drawings, the present application provides a multifunctional oral perception measurement training device, which comprises a shell 1, a measurement training part 2, a sensor module 3, a display screen 4, and a power supply component 5. The shell 1; the sensor module 3 is arranged inside the shell 1 to detect the force signal generated when the measurement training part 2 works; the measurement training part 2 is arranged at the front end of the shell 1 and is detachably connected with the sensor module 3, and different types of measurement training parts 2 are used for lip muscle measurement training or tooth bite capacity measurement training or tongue muscle measurement training; the display device 4 communicates with the sensor module 3; the power supply component 5 is installed inside the shell 1.

[0032] AsFigures 1-9 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the display device 4 is a display screen, which is arranged on the shell, simple structure, and can be used independently; in order to ensure that it is not easy to be damaged during use, the shell 1 is made of hard material; the power supply assembly is used to supply power for the sensor module and the display screen.

[0033] In a specific embodiment, in order to realize communication, the measurement training device comprises a sensor module 3, which comprises an elastic body 31, an input end 32, a support end 33 and a circuit board assembly 34, the input end 32 is detachably connected with the measurement training part 2, the support end 33 is fixedly connected with the shell 1, and the elastic body 31 is provided with a strain sensitive element (not shown); the strain sensitive element is electrically connected with the circuit board assembly 34. Specifically, the strain sensitive unit comprises four strain sensitive elements, which are respectively arranged at four strain maximums of the elastic body 31, and the four strain sensitive components form a full-bridge measurement circuit. Among them, the strain maximum should be under the premise of stress.

[0034] In a specific embodiment, the elastic body 31 is provided with a waist-shaped hole 331, which penetrates through both sides of the elastic body 31, and the four strain sensitive elements are arranged at four strain maximums of the waist-shaped hole 331. As Figure 3 As shown, specifically, the elastic body 31 is in the shape of a rectangular block, and it can be understood that in other embodiments, the elastic body 31 can also be other structures, which are not limited here.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, in order to realize the detachable connection of the elastic body 31 and the input end 32 and the support end 33, a first blind hole 322 is opened at one end of the input end 32 away from the connecting part 321, and a second blind hole 331 is opened at one end of the support end 33 for connecting the elastic body 31. One end of the elastic body 31 and the input end 32 is inserted into the first blind hole 322 to realize the detachable connection of the elastic body 31 and the input end 32; one end of the elastic body 31 for connecting the support end 33 is inserted into the second blind hole 331 to realize the detachable connection of the elastic body 31 and the support end 33.

[0036] In an embodiment, the elastic body 31 is provided with two first threaded holes 312 and two second threaded holes 313. The first threaded hole 312 is located on the side of the elastic body 31 close to the input end 32, and the input end 32 is provided with a through hole 323 corresponding to the first threaded hole 312. When the end of the elastic body 31 to be connected with the input end 32 is inserted into the input end 32, a fastening screw can be tightened to fix the input end 32 and the elastic body 31 together. The second threaded hole 313 is located on the side of the elastic body 31 close to the support end 33, and the support end 33 is provided with a hole 332 corresponding to the second threaded hole 313. When the end of the elastic body 31 to be connected with the support end 33 is inserted into the second blind hole 331 of the support end 33, a fastening screw can be tightened to fix the elastic body 31 and the support end 33 together.

[0037] As shown in Figure 7 In an embodiment, the front end of the shell 1 is further provided with a receiving hole 12, which is used for the connection part 321 to pass through the front end of the shell 1 and detachably connect with the measurement training part 2. Specifically, a gap is left between the connection part and the receiving hole to avoid interference with the measurement of the measurement training part.

[0038] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 8 When used for tongue muscle measurement training, the measurement training part 2 is a tongue depressor 21, which is detachably connected with the sensor module 3. The tongue depressor 21 is arranged on the input end 32, and when the connection part 321 is inserted into the rectangular hole 212, the tongue depressor 21 and the input end 32 are fixedly connected. Further, the tongue depressor 21 is provided with a protrusion 211 at the end away from the connection part 321. By arranging the protrusion 211 on the tongue depressor 21, the tongue can be massaged to promote circulation. Specifically, in this application, the receiving hole 12 is arranged at the upper end of the front end of the shell 1 as a reserved hole. It should be understood that the receiving hole 12 can also be arranged at the lower end of the front end of the shell 1 as a reserved hole.

[0039] As shown in Figures 6-7 In an embodiment, in order to place the power supply assembly 5, the circuit board assembly 34 and the support end 33, etc., a plurality of mounting plates are installed on the shell 1.

[0040] In an embodiment, the inner wall of the shell 1 is provided with three mounting plates, namely a first mounting plate 13, a second mounting plate 14 and a third mounting plate 15. The first mounting plate 13 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the shell 1, and the first mounting plate 13 is provided with a through hole penetrating through the upper and lower surfaces of the first mounting plate 13, and the position of the through hole on the first mounting plate 13 corresponds to the position of the fourth through hole 413 on the support end 33. When the support end 33 is placed on the first mounting plate 13, the head of a fastening bolt (not shown) is inserted from the fourth through hole and then is inserted out of the through hole on the first mounting plate 13, and then the support end 33 is fixed on the first mounting plate 13 by tightening the fastening nut. The second mounting plate 13 is fixed to the inner wall of the rear end of the shell 1, and the second mounting plate 13 is provided with a mounting hole for inserting the connecting block 341 on the circuit board assembly 34 to fix the circuit board assembly 34 and the second mounting hole 14. The third mounting plate 15 is mounted on the inner wall of the hand holding portion of the shell 1, and the third mounting plate 15 is provided with a groove for inserting the power supply assembly 5.

[0041] In an embodiment, in order to facilitate holding when performing rehabilitation measurement training, the shell 1 further comprises a handle.

[0042] The measurement training part 2 is detachably connected to the sensor module 3, and different types of measurement training parts 2 are used to perform lip muscle measurement training or biting ability measurement training or tongue muscle measurement training by replacement.

[0043] As shown in Figure 9 In an embodiment, the reserved holes are a plurality of limiting holes 11 arranged in a vertical direction below the placing holes 12, and the distance between the lip measurement training devices is adjusted by the plurality of limiting holes 11.

[0044] In an embodiment, for lip muscle measurement training, the measurement training part 2 comprises an upper part and a lower part, the upper part comprises an upper support 221, and the lower part comprises a lower support 222. One end of the upper support 221 is detachably connected to the connecting part 321, and the end of the upper support 221 away from the input end 32 is bent upward. One end of the lower support 222 is connected to the limiting hole 11 on the shell 1, and the end of the lower support 222 away from the shell 1 is bent upward.

[0045] In one specific embodiment, when used for teeth biting ability measurement training, the measurement training unit 2 includes an upper part and a lower part, which are an upper teeth biting rod and a lower teeth biting rod, respectively. The upper teeth biting rod is detachably connected to the connecting part 321, and one end of the lower teeth biting rod is connected to the limiting hole 11 on the housing 1. The outer surface of the teeth biting rod is made of a flexible material, such as medical-grade silicone. It can be directly used for teeth biting training without harming the oral cavity. Users can choose a suitable intensity for targeted training, and this application does not impose any limitations.

[0046] In another specific embodiment, one end of the upper support 221 is connected to the limiting hole 11 on the housing 1, and the end of the upper support 221 away from the housing 1 is bent upwards. The lower support 222 is detachably connected to the connecting part 321, and the end of the lower support away from the connecting part 321 is bent downwards. Furthermore, the upper part of the measurement training unit 2 also includes an upper baffle 323, and the lower part also includes a lower baffle 324. The upper baffle 323 is disposed near the bent end of the upper support 221, and the lower baffle 324 is disposed near the bent end of the lower support 321.

[0047] To effectively prevent patients from touching the frenulum between their lips and teeth during measurement training, such as... Figure 1 As shown, in a specific embodiment, both the curved portion of the upper support 221 and the curved portion 322 of the lower support are provided with U-shaped notches, wherein the U-shaped notches are located in the middle of the curved portions of the upper support 221 and the lower support 222. By providing U-shaped notches, it is possible to effectively prevent patients from touching the frenulum between their lips and teeth during measurement training.

[0048] like Figure 10 As shown, the display device 4 is a host computer that communicates with the sensor to display the force information of the multifunctional oral cavity perception measurement training device. It effectively displays the changes in data over a period of time, which helps users understand their training status and prepare for subsequent training.

[0049] In summary, this application provides a multifunctional oral sensory measurement training device that displays in real time the changes in force exerted by the measurement training unit on the tongue muscles, lip muscles, or teeth during measurement training. Furthermore, the measurement training unit and sensor module are detachable, allowing users to adjust the difficulty of the measurement training according to their specific needs.

[0050] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative for the principles of the application and the efficacy thereof, and are not intended to limit the application. Any modification or change to the above-described embodiments, which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the application, can be made by any person skilled in the art. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed in the application shall be covered by the claims of the application.

[0051] In the description of the description herein, many specific details are provided, such as examples of components and / or methods, in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present application. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the embodiments of the present application can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other devices, systems, components, methods, materials, parts, etc. 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 "one embodiment", "an embodiment", or "the

[0053] It should also be understood that one or more of the elements of the drawings shown can also be implemented in a more separated or more integrated manner, or even removed, as is not possible in certain cases, or provided, as can be useful in certain applications.

[0054] In addition, unless explicitly stated otherwise, any arrows shown in the drawings should be understood to represent exemplary directional flows and should not be understood to limit the scope of the application. Further, unless specifically stated otherwise, the use of the term "or" in the present document is generally intended to mean "and / or", that is, to include the conjunctive as well as the disjunctive sense. Combinations of components or steps will also be considered as being explicitly recited where the context does not indicate otherwise.

[0055] As used in the description of the description herein and in the claims that follow, "a", "an", and "the" include plural references unless explicitly indicated otherwise. Also, as used in the description of the description herein and in the claims that follow, "in" includes "in" and "on" unless explicitly indicated otherwise.

[0056] The above description of the illustrated embodiments of the application (including what is described 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

[0057] The systems and methods have been described generally herein as facilitating 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 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 its specific embodiments, it is not intended that the application be limited to these embodiments. Rather, it is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the application. As such, many modifications can be made in the particular environment or materials used in carrying out the application without departing from its scope and spirit. The application is not intended to be limited to the specific terms used in the following claims, and that various uses of the terms are intended to be encompassed by the application. Accordingly, the scope of the application is to be construed in accordance with the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional oral sensory measurement and training device, characterized in that, include: case; A sensor module is disposed inside the housing. The sensor module includes an elastomer, an input end, a support end, and a circuit board assembly. The elastomer and the input end are detachably connected to the support end, and the support end is fixedly connected to the housing. A strain-sensitive unit is disposed on the elastomer and is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. The sensor module is used to detect and measure the force signal generated when the training unit is working. The measurement training unit is located at the front end of the housing and is detachably connected to the input end of the sensor module. By replacing different types of the measurement training unit, it can be used to perform lip muscle measurement training, bite force measurement training, or tongue muscle measurement training. A display device that communicates with the sensor module; A power supply assembly, which is installed inside the housing; The elastic body is provided with a waist-shaped hole that extends through both sides of the elastic body. The strain-sensitive unit includes four strain-sensitive elements, which are respectively located at the four points of maximum strain in the elastic body. The four strain-sensitive elements form a full-bridge measurement circuit.

2. The multifunctional oral sensory measurement and training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When used for tongue muscle measurement training, the measurement training unit is a tongue depressor, which is detachably connected to the sensor module.

3. The multifunctional oral sensory measurement and training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When used for lip muscle measurement training or bite force measurement training, the measurement training section includes an upper part and a lower part; The upper part is detachably connected to the sensor module, and the lower part is detachably connected to the housing; or... The upper part is detachably connected to the housing, and the lower part is detachably connected to the sensor module.

4. The multifunctional oral sensory measurement and training device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower part is positioned below the upper part, and the distance between the upper part and the lower part is adjustable.

5. The multifunctional oral sensory measurement and training device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper part, away from the housing, bends upward, and the lower part, away from the housing, bends downward.

6. The multifunctional oral sensory measurement and training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing also includes a handle.

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