Oral muscle training device

Abstract

The invention provides an oral muscle training device, relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and solves the problem that in the prior art, due to the fact that oral muscles of a patient are hard and abnormal, in the training process, especially in the initial training stage, language expression training of the patient for controlling the oral muscles is difficult. The oral muscle training device comprises a tongue model used for accommodating the tongue of a patient; the frame is used for installing and placing the tongue model, and the tongue model is movably installed on the frame; the output end of the micro motor is fixedly provided with a cam, the cam is in contact with the tongue model, and the tongue model rotates along with the cam to drive the tongue model to move in a wave mode; the supporting assembly is used for supporting upper and lower teeth of the patient to keep the opening degree of the patient; the bearing piece is fixedly installed on the frame and used for collecting saliva flowing out of the oral cavity of the patient in the rehabilitation training process. The design is beneficial to stimulating tongue muscles of a patient, increasing the flexibility of the tongue muscles and reducing the stiffness of the tongue muscles, so that a foundation is laid for subsequent language training.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to an oral muscle training device. Background Art

[0002] Aphasia is a common speech disorder caused by impaired language function due to brain damage (such as stroke, brain tumor or head trauma). Aphasia patients may experience varying degrees of difficulty in language comprehension and expression. These problems not only seriously affect the patient's daily life, but may also lead to social disorders. Depending on the symptoms, aphasia can be divided into many types, such as:

[0003] Broca's aphasia: Patients can understand language but have difficulty speaking, with unclear pronunciation and simple sentence structure.

[0004] Sensory aphasia (Wernicke's aphasia): People have trouble understanding speech, even though they can hear sounds but cannot comprehend the meaning of the words.

[0005] Conduction aphasia: People have no problem understanding speech but have difficulty finding the right words to express themselves.

[0006] Other types: There are several other types of aphasia such as mixed aphasia, anomia, etc.

[0007] The treatment of aphasia usually involves a variety of methods, including language training and surgical treatment. Among them, language training is one of the core means of aphasia rehabilitation, which aims to restore the patient's language function through a series of exercises targeting the oral muscles. Existing training methods often require the guidance of professional speech therapists, and patients need to persist for a long time to see significant results. However, because the patient's oral muscles are abnormally stiff, it is very difficult for patients to control their oral muscles for language expression training during the training process, especially in the early stages of training, which affects the patient's training effect to a certain extent.

[0008] Therefore, it is urgent to develop a kind of oral muscle training device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0009] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an oral muscle training device to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the oral muscles of the patient are abnormally stiff, and the patient has difficulty in controlling the oral muscles for language expression training during the training process, especially in the early stage of training. The preferred technical solutions among the many technical solutions provided by the present invention can produce many technical effects as described below.

[0010] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: The present invention provides an oral muscle training device, comprising: A tongue model, used to accommodate the patient's tongue; A frame, used for mounting and placing the tongue model, wherein the tongue model is movably mounted on the frame; A micro motor is fixedly mounted on the frame, a cam is fixedly mounted on the output end of the micro motor, the cam contacts the tongue model, and the tongue model is driven to generate a wave-like motion as the cam rotates; A support component is mounted on the frame and is used to support the upper and lower teeth of the patient to maintain the patient's mouth opening degree; The receiving part is fixedly mounted on the frame and is used to collect saliva flowing out of the patient's mouth during rehabilitation training.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes: At least one electromagnetic sheet that intermittently releases weak current, wherein the electromagnetic sheet is installed inside the tongue model.

[0012] Furthermore, the cam is provided with a plurality of mounting holes for fixing the output end of the micro motor, and the cam adjusts different mounting holes according to the patient's rehabilitation training conditions to change the cam's rotation trajectory.

[0013] Furthermore, the support assembly includes two groups of X-shaped brackets, each group of X-shaped brackets is hingedly arranged by two rods, the hinge axis is fixedly installed on the frame, and each group of X-shaped brackets includes an upper tooth supporting end for supporting the upper teeth, a lower tooth supporting end for supporting the lower teeth, and two adjustment ends for adjusting the upper tooth supporting end and the lower tooth supporting end.

[0014] Furthermore, each group of the X-shaped brackets also includes an adjustment block, which is slidably set on the X-shaped bracket. The adjustment block extends out of the frame to support two adjustment ends. The adjustment block slides to adjust close to or away from the hinge axis of the X-shaped bracket to control the support opening angle of the X-shaped bracket.

[0015] Furthermore, the side walls of the two adjustment ends of the X-shaped bracket are respectively provided with guide grooves for the adjustment block to slide.

[0016] Furthermore, the support assembly also includes a U-shaped support plate arranged at the upper tooth support end and the lower tooth support end, and the bottom surface of the U-shaped support plate opening is used to contact the patient's teeth.

[0017] Furthermore, the receiving member includes a receiving plate fixedly mounted on the frame, and the receiving plate is arranged below the supporting assembly to correspond to below the patient's chin.

[0018] Furthermore, the receiving plate is fixedly connected to the frame by magnetic attraction.

[0019] Furthermore, it also includes: a controller electrically connected to the micro motor and the electromagnetic sheet respectively, wherein the controller is used to control the rotation speed of the micro motor and the magnitude of the current released by the electromagnetic sheet and the interval time of the current release.

[0020] The oral muscle training device provided by the present invention aims to solve the problem that aphasic patients have difficulty in effective training in the early stage of language rehabilitation training due to oral muscle stiffness. The device achieves the following technical effects through a specific design:

[0021] Improve oral muscle flexibility: Through the cam mechanism driven by a micro motor, the tongue model can simulate the movement pattern of the tongue during natural speaking, producing a wave-like movement. This design helps stimulate the patient's tongue muscles, increase their flexibility, and reduce stiffness, thus laying the foundation for subsequent language training.

[0022] Maintain proper mouth opening: The design of the support component ensures that the patient can maintain a proper mouth opening during the use of the device. This is essential for improving the spatial structure inside the mouth, promoting the coordinated movement of the tongue and other related muscles, and thus helping to improve the training effect.

[0023] Enhance training safety and comfort: The design of the receiving part can not only prevent the patient's oral secretions from flowing out and contaminating clothing or other items during training, but also improve the safety and comfort of use, and reduce patients' resistance to training equipment.

[0024] Improve training efficiency and sustainability: With this device, patients can complete training tasks independently in a home environment without having to rely on the guidance of a speech therapist. This not only improves the convenience and frequency of training, but also makes long-term training more feasible, ultimately helping to accelerate the rehabilitation process.

[0025] In summary, the oral muscle training device provided by the present invention can not only overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, but also provide a new solution for the rehabilitation training of aphasia patients through its unique design, and is expected to significantly improve the quality and speed of patients' rehabilitation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2is a schematic diagram of a micro motor and some structures provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 1. It is a tongue model and a partial structural schematic diagram provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a support assembly and a partial structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Explanation of the reference numerals: 100, frame; 110, base plate; 200, tongue model; 210, electromagnetic sheet; 220, fixed shaft; 300, drive assembly; 310, micro motor; 320, cam; 330, mounting hole; 340, controller; 400, support assembly; 410, X-shaped bracket; 420, upper tooth support end; 430, lower tooth support end; 440, U-shaped support plate; 450, guide groove; 460, adjustment block; 470, electromagnetic slide plate; 480, electromagnetic slider; 500, receiving part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] To make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more; the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "head", "tail", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] The following is combined with Figure 1-4The present application is further described in detail. An embodiment of the present application discloses an oral muscle training device.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an oral muscle training device includes a frame and a tongue model, and the frame is used to install and fix other components. It is installed inside the frame to accommodate the patient's tongue. The model design conforms to the principle of ergonomics to ensure that it matches the shape of the patient's tongue and provides a comfortable fitting experience. A driving component is installed on the frame, and the driving component is used to drive the tongue model to move, so as to drive the patient's tongue in the tongue model to move synchronously, thereby assisting the patient's tongue in rehabilitation training and helping the patient to gradually restore the flexibility and coordination of the tongue. A supporting component is also installed on the frame, and the supporting component is used to support the patient's upper and lower teeth. When using the device, it can maintain a suitable opening state, which is conducive to improving the spatial structure inside the oral cavity and further promoting the coordinated movement of the tongue and other related muscles. A receiving part is fixedly installed at the front end of the frame, that is, the end of the frame corresponding to the patient's oral cavity is the front end, and the receiving part is used to support the patient's chin and collect saliva flowing out of the oral cavity during training.

[0034] The tongue model has a cavity with an opening on one side facing the front end of the frame, and the patient places the tongue inside the tongue model. This simulates the movement pattern of the tongue during natural speaking, effectively promotes the relaxation of the tongue muscles and improves the flexibility, and provides strong support for the patient's language ability recovery. The two sides of the frame are fixedly connected to two fixed shafts, and the two sides of the tongue model are correspondingly rotated on the fixed shafts.

[0035] At least one electromagnetic sheet is provided inside the tongue model, and the electromagnetic sheet intermittently releases weak current to ensure that no harm is caused to the patient's tongue during rehabilitation training, while effectively stimulating the tongue muscles and promoting blood circulation and the activity of the nervous system. By improving the blood circulation of the tongue, muscle vitality is enhanced, and muscle soreness and fatigue that may occur during training are reduced. Intermittent weak current stimulation can also activate the tongue's nervous system and improve the speed and accuracy of nerve conduction. This has important rehabilitation significance for the sequelae of nerve damage caused by the disease, and can help patients recover normal speech function faster.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the driving assembly includes a controller, a micro motor and a cam, and the bottom surface of the frame is fixedly connected to a bottom plate. The micro motor is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate and the extension direction of the micro motor output shaft is perpendicular to the extension direction of the tongue model. The cam is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the micro motor, and the cam is arranged below the tongue model and always fits the bottom surface of the tongue model. The controller is electrically connected to the micro motor and the electromagnetic sheet respectively to achieve precise control of the rotation speed of the micro motor and the release current of the electromagnetic sheet.

[0037] The cam is provided with a plurality of mounting holes for fixing the output shaft of the micro motor, and these mounting holes are arranged along the radial direction of the cam and through the center. By changing the matching between the output shaft of the micro motor and different mounting holes on the cam, the amplitude of the tongue model driven by the cam can be adjusted. This design allows the user to flexibly adjust the movement intensity and range of the tongue model according to different training needs, meeting the personalized training needs of different patients.

[0038] The controller can accurately control the rotation speed of the micro motor and the size and interval of the current released by the electromagnetic sheet. This precise control not only ensures the safety of training, but also dynamically adjusts the stimulation intensity according to the training progress and patient response to achieve the best rehabilitation effect. It can also make personalized adjustments based on the actual situation of the patient to improve the pertinence and effect of rehabilitation training.

[0039] When the micro motor is started, the cam rotates under the drive of the micro motor, so that the tongue model produces a wave-like up and down motion as the cam rotates. This wave-like motion can enhance the realism and effectiveness of the training.

[0040] The support assembly includes two sets of X-shaped brackets, which are arranged on both sides of the tongue model. Each set of X-shaped brackets is arranged by two rods that cross each other. The intersection of the two rods is the hinge point, and the hinge axis is the fixed axis. The design of the X-shaped bracket enables the entire support assembly to provide stable support in the patient's mouth. The fixed axis at the intersection not only ensures the stability of the structure, but also allows a certain degree of fine-tuning to adapt to the shape of the oral opening of different patients.

[0041] Each set of X-shaped brackets includes an upper tooth support end for supporting the upper teeth and a lower tooth support end for supporting the lower teeth. The upper tooth support end and the lower tooth support end are set by one end of the tongue model protruding from the frame, so that the support assembly can better adapt to the oral structure of different patients. Whether the patient has densely arranged or scattered teeth, they can find a suitable support position.

[0042] U-shaped support plates are provided on both the upper and lower tooth support ends, and the bottom surface of the U-shaped support plate opening is used to contact the patient's teeth. This provides a more comfortable use experience. The shape and size of the U-shaped support plate can be designed accordingly to evenly distribute the pressure and reduce the discomfort caused by excessive local pressure.

[0043] Each set of X-shaped brackets also includes an adjustment block for adjusting the opening angle and size of the X-shaped bracket. The side of the rod on the X-shaped bracket away from the support end is the adjustment end. By sliding the adjustment block in the guide groove, the opening angle and size of the X-shaped bracket can be accurately adjusted. This precise adjustment capability enables the support assembly to adapt to the needs of different patients and provide personalized support effects.

[0044] The two opposite side walls of the adjustment end of each set of X-shaped brackets are respectively provided with guide grooves for the adjustment block to slide, and the extension direction of the guide grooves is extended along the length direction of the rod. The design of the guide grooves ensures the stability of the adjustment block during the sliding process and avoids the shaking or jamming that may occur during the sliding process. The smooth sliding of the electromagnetic slider further ensures the smoothness of the adjustment process.

[0045] An electromagnetic slide is fixedly installed on the frame, and an electromagnetic slider is arranged on the electromagnetic slide. The electromagnetic slider is fixedly connected to the adjustment block, and the electromagnetic slider slides along the electromagnetic slide to drive the adjustment block to reciprocate toward and away from the fixed axis. As the adjustment block approaches the fixed axis, the X-shaped bracket is expanded, and as it moves away from the fixed axis, the X-shaped bracket is released. The combination of the electromagnetic slide and the electromagnetic slider realizes the automatic reciprocating motion of the adjustment block, and the expansion and contraction of the X-shaped bracket can be realized without manual operation. This kind of automatic adjustment is not only convenient for users, but also improves the accuracy and speed of adjustment.

[0046] The electromagnetic slider and the electromagnetic slide plate are electrically connected to the controller, so that the sliding distance of the electromagnetic slider can be effectively controlled by the controller. Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the receiving part includes a receiving tray fixedly mounted on the frame, and the receiving tray is fixedly connected to the frame by magnetic attraction. The receiving tray is arranged below the supporting assembly to correspond to the area below the patient's chin. During use, the patient places the chin on the supporting receiving tray to collect the saliva flowing out of the patient. The position design of the receiving tray ensures that it can effectively collect the saliva flowing out of the patient, prevent the saliva from dripping on clothes or other items, and keep the patient neat. In addition, the receiving tray is fixed to the frame by magnetic attraction. This fixing method is not only easy to install, but also easy to disassemble and clean, ensuring hygiene.

[0047] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, which should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A mouth muscle training device, characterized in that: include: A tongue model (200) for accommodating a patient's tongue; A frame (100) is used to install and place a tongue model (200), wherein the tongue model (200) is movably installed on the frame (100); A micro motor (310) is fixedly mounted on the frame (100); a cam (320) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the micro motor (310); the cam (320) contacts the tongue model (200); and the tongue model (200) generates a wave-like motion as the cam (320) rotates; A support assembly (400) is mounted on the frame (100) and is used to support the upper and lower teeth of the patient to maintain the degree of opening of the patient's mouth; The receiving member (500) is fixedly mounted on the frame and is used to collect saliva flowing out of the patient's mouth during rehabilitation training.

2. The oral muscle training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: At least one electromagnetic sheet (210) that intermittently releases weak current, wherein the electromagnetic sheet (210) is installed inside the tongue model (200).

3. The oral muscle training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cam (320) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (330) for fixing the output end of the micro motor (310), and the cam (320) adjusts different mounting holes (330) according to the patient's rehabilitation training conditions to change the rotation trajectory of the cam (320).

4. The oral muscle training device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support assembly (400) comprises two groups of X-shaped brackets (410), each group of the X-shaped brackets (410) comprises two rods hingedly connected to each other, the hinge axis is fixedly mounted on the frame (100), and each group of the X-shaped brackets (410) comprises an upper tooth support end (420) for supporting the upper teeth, a lower tooth support end (430) for supporting the lower teeth, and two adjustment ends for adjusting the upper tooth support end (420) and the lower tooth support end (430).

5. The oral muscle training device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each group of the X-shaped brackets (410) further comprises an adjustment block (460), the adjustment block (460) being slidably disposed on the X-shaped bracket (410), the adjustment block (460) extending out of the frame (100) for supporting two adjustment ends, the adjustment block (460) being slidably adjusted to be close to or away from a hinge axis of the X-shaped bracket (410) so as to control a support opening angle of the X-shaped bracket (410).

6. The oral muscle training device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side walls of the two adjustment ends of the X-shaped bracket (410) are respectively provided with guide grooves (450) for the adjustment block (460) to slide.

7. The oral muscle training device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support assembly (400) further comprises a U-shaped support plate (440) arranged at the upper teeth support end (420) and the lower teeth support end (430), and the bottom surface of the opening of the U-shaped support plate (440) is used to contact the patient's teeth.

8. The oral muscle training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving member (500) comprises a receiving plate fixedly mounted on the frame (100), and the receiving plate is arranged below the supporting assembly (400) to correspond to the area below the chin of the patient.

9. The oral muscle training device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The receiving plate is fixedly connected to the frame (100) by means of magnetic attraction.

10. The oral muscle training device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A controller (340) is electrically connected to the micro motor (310) and the electromagnetic sheet (210) respectively, and the controller (340) is used to control the rotation speed of the micro motor (310) and to control the magnitude of current released by the electromagnetic sheet (210) and the interval time of the current released.

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