Snoring Treatment Devices

Abstract

The present application provides a snoring treatment device, comprising a vibration part, the vibration part is provided with an opening for the inflow of exhaled airflow, an inner cavity connected to the opening, and an exhaust port connected to the inner cavity, and the vibration part is adapted to generate a vibration sound wave with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz under the action of the exhaled airflow after the inflow of the exhaled airflow. The snoring treatment device provided by the present application can accurately exercise the upper respiratory tract muscles, making the upper respiratory tract muscles strong, thereby achieving the purpose of treating snoring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of fitness equipment, and in particular to an anti-snoring equipment. Background Art

[0002] Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS, OSAS) refers to apnea caused by upper airway obstructive lesions (including pharyngeal mucosal collapse), the main symptom of which is snoring during sleep.

[0003] Upper airway muscle weakness is a common cause of OSAS. Neck and pharyngeal muscle weakness, hypertrophy and congestion can easily lead to upper airway obstruction. Treatments for snoring generally include surgical resection, snoring devices and exercise weight loss therapy.

[0004] Surgical resection therapy is to remove the local upper airway stenosis caused by obvious hypertrophy of tonsils and adenoids. It is an invasive intervention, which is very traumatic to patients and difficult to accept.

[0005] Anti-snoring therapy is currently the main means of preventing snoring during sleep. Wearing a ventilator or anti-snoring patch, anti-snoring brace, anti-snoring belt, etc. before going to bed can keep the patient's airway open during sleep. However, since the device must be worn during sleep, the patient's acceptance is low, and once the device is removed, the patient is likely to resume snoring. Therefore, anti-snoring therapy only treats the symptoms and not the root cause. It can only stop snoring, but not cure it.

[0006] Exercise therapy for weight loss can fundamentally solve the problem of respiratory muscle weakness caused by obesity, but exercise requires a certain venue and time. Most people are too busy to spare the time and find a suitable venue for weight loss exercises. Moreover, the effect of exercise is mainly reflected on the body surface, and the throat inside the cavity cannot be directly exercised. Summary of the invention

[0007] The present application proposes a snoring treatment device for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome by specifically training the upper airway muscles.

[0008] The embodiments of the present application achieve the above-mentioned objectives through the following technical solutions.

[0009] A snoring treatment device comprises a vibrating part, wherein the vibrating part is provided with an opening for inflow of exhaled airflow, an inner cavity communicated with the opening, and an exhaust port communicated with the inner cavity. The vibrating part is adapted to generate vibrating sound waves with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz under the action of the exhaled airflow after the inflow of the exhaled airflow.

[0010] In one embodiment, the inner cavity includes a first cavity and a second cavity, the second cavity is connected to the first cavity, and an exhaust port is provided, the exhaled airflow flows through the first cavity and the second cavity in sequence from the opening, and is discharged from the exhaust port; the vibration part also includes a vibration unit, the vibration unit is movably arranged at the connection between the first cavity and the second cavity, and is adapted to leave the connection under the action of the exhaled airflow so that the vibration part generates vibration sound waves.

[0011] In one embodiment, the vibration unit includes a switch valve, a rotating shaft and a swing arm. The rotating shaft is fixed between the two ends of the swing arm, and the switch valve is arranged on the power arm side of the swing arm. The switch valve is used to seal the connection and open the connection when affected by the exhaled airflow and drive the swing arm to rotate around the rotating shaft.

[0012] In one embodiment, the swing arm includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is close to the air inlet end of the anti-snoring device, and the second end is close to the air outlet end of the anti-snoring device; the anti-snoring device also includes a first magnetic unit and a second magnetic unit, the first magnetic unit is arranged on the swing arm close to the second end, and the second magnetic unit is arranged in the inner cavity to attract the swing arm to return to its original position.

[0013] In one embodiment, the vibration part has a single chamber, one end of the single chamber is provided with an exhaust port, and the other end is provided with an opening; the vibration part includes a wall body enclosing the chamber, the wall body is made of a flexible material, can be deformed under the action of the exhaled airflow to generate the vibration sound wave and return to a natural state after the force of the exhaled airflow disappears.

[0014] In one embodiment, the anti-snoring device further comprises a limiting sleeve, which is disposed on the outer periphery of the wall body and is used to control the deformation amplitude of the wall body within a preset range.

[0015] In one embodiment, a wrapping opening is provided at one end of the limiting sleeve, the wrapping opening is sleeved around the exhaust port, and the exhaust port is completely recessed into the wrapping opening.

[0016] In one embodiment, the anti-snoring device further comprises a connector, wherein the connector is provided with an air inlet and a connecting port, wherein the air inlet is used for allowing the exhaled air flow to enter, and the connecting port is communicated with the opening.

[0017] In one embodiment, the connection port is surrounded by the wall in the inner cavity through the opening.

[0018] In one embodiment, the frequency range is 20-110 Hz.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the patient can use the snoring treatment device provided by the present application to accurately exercise the upper respiratory tract muscles, making the upper respiratory tract muscles stronger, thereby achieving the purpose of treating snoring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a snoring treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of vibration generation of the anti-snoring device shown;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a snoring treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a snoring treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a snoring treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the relationship between the power arm M1 and the resistance arm R1 of the anti-snoring device shown;

[0027] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a snoring treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the relationship between the power arm M1 and the resistance arm R1 of the anti-snoring device shown;

[0029] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a snoring treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 The schematic diagram of the relationship between the stroke and force of the swing arm of the snoring treatment device during the swinging process is shown;

[0031] Fig.11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vibration unit of a snoring treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application when the channel is closed;

[0032] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 The structure diagram of the vibration unit of the anti-snoring device shown in FIG. 1 when the channel is opened;

[0033] Fig.13is a schematic diagram of a mouthpiece of a snoring treatment device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Fig.14 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the vibration part and the mouthpiece of the anti-snoring device provided in one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Moreover, based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0036] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0037] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in the field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.

[0038] See also Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present application, a snoring treatment device 1 is provided, comprising a vibration part 52, wherein the vibration part 52 is provided with an opening 520 for the inflow of exhaled air, an inner cavity 524 communicating with the opening 520, and an exhaust port 522 communicating with the inner cavity 524. The user exhales through the opening 520 and allows the exhaled air to enter the inner cavity 524. The vibration part 52 is adapted to generate vibration sound waves with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz under the action of the exhaled air after the inflow of the exhaled air.

[0039] The inventors have found that when the frequency range of the sound waves generated by the vibration part 52 is 20 to 200 Hz, the upper respiratory tract muscles can be accurately trained to strengthen the upper respiratory tract muscles, thereby preventing the muscles from relaxing and sagging after sleep and blocking the upper respiratory tract, thereby achieving the purpose of treating snoring.

[0040] Furthermore, in some preferred embodiments of the present application, when the frequency range of the sound waves generated by the vibration part 52 is 20 to 110 Hz, the upper respiratory tract muscles can be trained more accurately to better achieve the purpose of treating snoring.

[0041] The inventors have found that the frequency of the sound waves generated by the vibration part 52 can also be adaptively adjusted for different use stages. As the exercise progresses, the muscles of the upper respiratory tract become stronger and stronger, and the required vibration frequency is also different. For example, when the user is exercising in the early stage, the muscles are relatively relaxed, and the vibration frequency can be controlled at 20 to 75 Hz. In the later stage of exercise, the upper respiratory tract muscles have a certain strength, and the upper respiratory tract muscle vibration caused by the original vibration frequency is getting weaker and weaker. Therefore, by adjusting the frequency or changing different snoring treatment devices, using a vibration frequency of 65 to 110 Hz, the intensity of the later exercise can be increased to ensure the continuous stability of the treatment effect.

[0042] In this embodiment, the vibration part 52 has a single chamber, one end of which is provided with an exhaust port 522, and the other end of which is provided with an opening 520; the vibration part 52 includes a wall body 526 enclosing the single chamber, the wall body 526 defines an inner cavity 524, the wall body 526 is made of a flexible material and can be deformed under the action of the exhaled airflow to generate vibration sound waves, and return to a natural state after the force of the exhaled airflow disappears. The wall body 526 can be made entirely of a flexible material, or the wall body along the air intake direction can be made of a flexible material.

[0043] A chamber refers to a structure containing at least a cavity, and a single chamber refers to a structure containing 1 cavity. In this embodiment, the vibration part 52 is a structure surrounded by a wall 526, which can be cylindrical, ellipsoidal or flat, as long as the inner cavity 524 is formed.

[0044] In this embodiment, the wall 526 is made of a flexible material, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene, polyester, nylon, etc. In addition, it can also be made of polyolefin as the main raw material. Polyolefin is mainly polyethylene, including low-density polyethylene or high-pressure polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene or low-pressure polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), etc. Products made of these materials can have the characteristics of light weight and can be deformed in the direction of the external force when subjected to external force.

[0045] The thickness of the wall 526 can be set to 0.03-0.2 mm, and the Shore hardness can be 7-25A, so that the anti-snoring device 1 is light in weight and easily deformed when the cavity pressure changes.

[0046] The elastic modulus of the wall 526 is 0.1 MPa to 0.5 MPa, so that the wall 526 will not be stretched to an irreversible deformation when subjected to the intake pressure, and can also avoid deformation caused by accidental pulling by humans.

[0047] See also Figure 2In this embodiment, after the exhaled airflow enters the inner cavity 524 from the opening 520, the inner cavity 524 bulges under the pressure of the gas. When the gas flows through the inner surface 5260 of the wall 526, the air flow rate of the inner cavity 524 is different due to friction. Where the flow rate is fast, according to the Bernoulli principle, the pressure will decrease; while where the flow rate is slow, the pressure is relatively high. This pressure imbalance will cause the airflow to produce unstable flow on the inner surface 5260 of the wall 526, thereby forming a vortex. Under the action of the pressure difference, vortices with opposite rotation directions will be formed on both sides of the wall 526. These vortices will periodically fall off from the inner surface 5260 of the wall 526, forming a Karman vortex street effect. The shedding of these vortices will cause the air pressure of the inner cavity 524 to change periodically, thereby causing the wall 526 to undergo corresponding periodic deformation, thereby generating a vibration sound wave of a preset frequency. In this embodiment, the set frequency is 20 to 200 Hz.

[0048] The anti-snoring device 1 provided in this embodiment can utilize the deformation of the vibration part 52 to generate vibration sound waves through the single chamber to exercise the upper respiratory tract muscles. The structure is exquisite and convenient and practical.

[0049] See also Figure 3 In another embodiment, the anti-snoring device 1 further includes a limiting sleeve 54, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the wall body 526 to control the deformation amplitude of the wall body 526 within a preset range.

[0050] The limiting sleeve 54 is made of rigid material and is not easy to deform, at least it will not be deformed by the airflow. The limiting sleeve 54 is coated on the periphery of the wall 526, but there is a preset distance between the limiting sleeve 54 and the wall 526, so that the deformation amplitude of the wall 526 can be controlled within a preset range by controlling the distance between the limiting sleeve 54 and the wall 526. When the deformation of the wall 526 is too large, the limiting effect of the limiting sleeve 54 can prevent the wall 526 from being deformed too much. With the limiting sleeve 54, under the condition of constant pressure, the vibration amplitude becomes smaller (the degree of reduction depends on the specific distance between the limiting sleeve 54 and the wall 526), ​​and the time used becomes shorter, thereby achieving the purpose of controlling the vibration frequency of the inner cavity 524 by controlling the distance between the limiting sleeve 54 and the wall 526.

[0051] In this embodiment, a wrapping opening 540 is provided at one end of the limiting sleeve 54, and the wrapping opening 540 is sleeved around the exhaust port 522, and the exhaust port 522 is completely recessed in the wrapping opening 540. That is, the wrapping opening 540 of the limiting sleeve 54 should completely restrict the exhaust port 522 inside the limiting sleeve 54. If the exhaust port 522 extends outward relative to the limiting sleeve 54, it is easy to cause the end of the wall body 526 to be stuck by the end of the limiting sleeve when the wall body 526 is deformed, resulting in vibration failure. This arrangement of the present embodiment can avoid vibration failure caused by the wall body 526 being stuck by the edge (wrapping opening 540) of the limiting sleeve 54 when the wall body 526 is deformed.

[0052] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, the anti-snoring device 1 further includes a connector 56, which is provided with an air inlet 561 and a connecting port 562. The air inlet 561 is used to allow the exhaled airflow to enter, and the connecting port 562 is connected to the opening 520. The air inlet 561 can be connected to a mouthpiece, or directly allowed to be bitten by the user. The connector 56 can lengthen the path of the exhaled airflow, make the airflow more concentrated, and better apply force to the wall 526. The specific shape of the connector 56 is not limited thereto, and the mouthpiece provided in other embodiments of the present application can also be used.

[0053] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, the connection port 562 is wrapped in the inner cavity 524 by the wall 526 through the opening 520. This can ensure good airflow sealing and prevent gas leakage.

[0054] See also Figure 4 Another embodiment of the present application provides a snoring treatment device 2 including a vibration part 201, wherein the vibration part 201 is provided with an opening 2010 for the inflow of exhaled air, an inner cavity 2011 communicating with the opening 2010, and an exhaust port 25 communicating with the inner cavity 2011. The vibration part 201 is adapted to generate vibration sound waves with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz under the action of the exhaled air flow after the inflow of the exhaled air flow.

[0055] Specifically, the inner cavity 2011 includes a first cavity 21 and a second cavity 22, the second cavity 22 is connected to the first cavity 21, and an exhaust port 25 is provided. The exhaled airflow flows through the first cavity 21 and the second cavity 22 in sequence from the opening 2010, and is discharged from the exhaust port 25. The vibration part 201 also includes a vibration unit 23, which is movably arranged at the connection between the first cavity 21 and the second cavity 22, and is adapted to leave the connection under the action of the exhaled airflow so that the vibration part 201 generates a vibration sound wave with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz. In this embodiment, the junction of the first cavity 21 and the second cavity 22 is not completely isolated from each other, so as to form a communication port 24. The vibration unit 23 can be a sphere with a certain weight, for example, the weight of the sphere is 13g to 28g, and the material can be plastic or metal. When there is no exhaled airflow passing through, the vibration unit 23 seals the connecting port 24 along the gravity direction under the action of gravity; when the exhaled airflow F2 passes through, the vibration unit 23 is blown upward, thereby opening the connecting port 24. After the airflow is discharged from the second cavity 22, the air pressure in the second cavity 22 decreases, and the vibration unit 23 falls back under the action of gravity and seals the connecting port 24, and the vibration unit 23 is reset. During the continuous exhalation process, the vibration unit 23 repeatedly opens or closes the connecting port 24 at a certain frequency, thereby generating vibration sound waves and causing the upper respiratory tract muscles to vibrate.

[0056] When the vibration frequency range of the vibration unit 23 (that is, the frequency range of the vibration sound wave) is 20 to 200 Hz, the upper respiratory tract muscles can be accurately trained to strengthen the upper respiratory tract muscles, thereby preventing the muscles from relaxing and sagging after sleep and blocking the upper respiratory tract, thereby achieving the purpose of treating snoring.

[0057] In some embodiments, when the vibration frequency range of the vibration unit 23 is 20 to 100 Hz, the upper airway muscles can be trained more accurately to better achieve the purpose of treating snoring.

[0058] The vibration frequency of the vibration unit 23 can also be adaptively adjusted for different use stages. As the exercise progresses, the muscles of the upper respiratory tract become stronger and stronger, and the required vibration frequency is also different. For example, when the user is exercising in the early stage, the muscles are relatively relaxed, and the vibration frequency can be controlled at 20 to 75 Hz. In the later stage of exercise, the upper respiratory tract muscles have a certain strength, and the upper respiratory tract muscle vibration caused by the original vibration frequency is getting weaker and weaker. Therefore, by adjusting the frequency or changing different snoring treatment devices, a vibration frequency of 65 to 110 Hz can be used to increase the intensity of the later exercise and ensure the continuous and stable treatment effect.

[0059] See also Figure 5The anti-snoring device 3 provided in one embodiment of the present application includes a vibration part 301, and the vibration part 301 is provided with an opening 3010 for the inflow of the exhaled airflow, an inner cavity 3011 communicating with the opening 3010, and an exhaust port 3220 communicating with the inner cavity 3011. The vibration part 301 is adapted to generate a vibration sound wave with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz under the action of the exhaled airflow after the inflow of the exhaled airflow.

[0060] Specifically, the inner cavity 3011 includes a first cavity 31 and a second cavity 32, the second cavity 32 is connected to the first cavity 31, and the exhaled airflow flows through the first cavity 31 and the second cavity 32 in sequence from the opening 3010, and is discharged from the exhaust port 3220. The vibration part 301 also includes a vibration unit 33, which is movably arranged at the connection between the first cavity 31 and the second cavity 32, and is adapted to leave the connection under the action of the exhaled airflow so that the vibration part 301 generates a vibration sound wave with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz. In this embodiment, the vibration part 301 is roughly a cylindrical structure. The first cavity 31 and the second cavity 32 are respectively defined by roughly half of a hollow cylindrical shell, and these two half-hollow cylindrical shells are combined to form the cylindrical shape of the vibration part 301. In other embodiments, the vibration part 301 can also be an integrated structure, that is, it is a hollow cylindrical structure with a complete outer wall, as long as two interconnected cavities can be divided inside.

[0061] The vibration part 301 further includes an extension part 310 at its air inlet end. The extension part 310 can be made into a structure suitable for inlet bite, or a structure suitable for connecting with a separate mouthpiece. In this embodiment, the extension part 310 is a hollow cylinder with a diameter slightly smaller than the maximum diameter of the vibration part 301, suitable for connecting with a separate mouthpiece. The end face of the extension part 310 is the air inlet end face 311.

[0062] The vibration part 301 further includes a radial sidewall 3110 connected to the extension part 310 , an outer sidewall 3112 and an inner sidewall 3114 both extending axially along the vibration part 301 , and a bottom wall 3116 connected between the outer sidewall 3112 and the inner sidewall 3114 . These sidewalls define the maximum space of the first cavity 31 .

[0063] The radial side wall 3110 shields a portion of the air inlet along the radial direction of the vibration part 301, guides the exhaled airflow to the lower part of the vibration part 301, and reduces the air inlet cross-sectional area of ​​the exhaled airflow. The outer wall 3112 constitutes the outer surface of the vibration part 301. The inner wall 3114 is located inside the vibration part 301. The bottom wall 3116 is located on the side away from the air inlet end face 311 of the vibration part 301, close to the air outlet end face 322 of the vibration part 301 or flush with the air outlet end face 322. The inner wall 3114 is provided with a connecting port 34 roughly in the middle section. The inner wall 3114 and the bottom wall 3116 and the radial side wall 3110 can be integrally formed, or can be formed separately and then fixedly connected to the bottom wall 3116 and the radial side wall 3110, for example, by welding or snap connection.

[0064] The vibration part 301 further includes an outer side wall 320 and an air outlet end surface 322, which are used to enclose the radial side wall 3110, the outer side wall 3112, the inner side wall 3114 and the bottom wall 3116 forming the first cavity 32 to form the second cavity 32. The air outlet end surface 322 is arranged along the radial direction of the vibration part 301, and in this embodiment, is also connected to the bottom wall 3116 of the first cavity 32.

[0065] In this embodiment, the vibration unit 33 is a symmetrical hinge motion structure. The vibration unit 33 includes a switch valve 330, a rotation shaft 332 and a swing arm 333. The rotation shaft 332 is fixed between the two ends of the swing arm 333, and the switch valve 330 is arranged on the power arm M1 side of the swing arm 333. The switch valve 330 is used to seal the communication port 34, and open the communication port 34 when the exhaled air flow acts and drives the swing arm 333 to rotate around the rotation shaft 332.

[0066] Since the switch valve 330 moves relative to the communication port 34 when affected by the exhaled airflow, it can be said that the side where the switch valve 330 is located is the power arm M1 side of the swing arm 333 .

[0067] The rotating shaft 332 can be fixedly arranged relative to the swing arm 333 by means of a base 335. Specifically, the base 335 is fixed to the inner side wall 3114. The base 335 can be integrally formed with the inner side wall 3114, or fixedly installed to the inner side wall 3114.

[0068] The rotating shaft 332 is simultaneously provided through the base 335 and the swing arm 333, so that the swing arm 333 rotates with the rotating shaft 332 as a fulcrum. The rotating shaft 332 and the base 335 are substantially located at the midpoint of the swing arm 333, that is, the power arm M1 and the resistance arm R1 of the swing arm 333 are equal in length or substantially equal in length (see Figure 6 ).

[0069] The swing arm 333 includes a first end 334 and a second end 336. The first end 334 is close to the air inlet end of the vibration part 301, and the second end 336 is close to the air outlet end of the vibration part 301. The switch valve 330 is disposed on the swing arm 333 close to the second end 336.

[0070] When there is no exhaled airflow, the vibration unit 33 is in a natural state, and the switch valve 330 is sealed with the connecting port 34. The shape of the switch valve 330 and the shape of the connecting port 34 can be adapted. In this embodiment, the switch valve 330 is conical, and the connecting port 34 is a hollow arc opening, which can be adapted to the switch valve 330.

[0071] Under the action of the exhalation pressure, the switch valve 330 opens, and a gap is formed between the switch valve 330 and the connecting port 34, and the exhalation airflow enters the second chamber 32 from the first chamber 31 through the connecting port 34. The pressure of the exhalation pressure on the switch valve 330 is gradually weakened, the natural state of the vibration unit 33 is broken, and the switch valve 330 falls back to block the connecting port 34. In this process, the swing arm 333 of the vibration unit 33 swings up and down around the rotation axis 332, so that the vibration unit 33 swings at a predetermined frequency, thereby forming a vibration sound wave and causing the upper respiratory tract muscles to vibrate.

[0072] When the vibration frequency range of the vibration unit 33 is 20 to 200 Hz, the upper respiratory tract muscles can be accurately trained to strengthen the upper respiratory tract muscles, thereby preventing the muscles from relaxing and sagging after sleep and blocking the upper respiratory tract, thereby achieving the purpose of treating snoring.

[0073] In some embodiments, when the vibration frequency range of the vibration unit 33 is 20 to 110 Hz, it is possible to more accurately exercise the upper respiratory tract muscles and better achieve the purpose of treating snoring.

[0074] The vibration frequency of the vibration unit 33 can also be adaptively adjusted for different use stages. As the exercise progresses, the muscles of the upper respiratory tract become stronger and stronger, and the required vibration frequency is also different. For example, when the user is exercising in the early stage, the muscles are relatively relaxed, and the vibration frequency can be controlled at 20 to 75 Hz. In the later stage of exercise, the upper respiratory tract muscles have a certain strength, and the upper respiratory tract muscle vibration caused by the original vibration frequency is getting weaker and weaker. Therefore, by adjusting the frequency or changing different snoring treatment devices, a vibration frequency of 65 to 110 Hz can be used to increase the intensity of the later exercise and ensure the continuous and stable treatment effect.

[0075] The vibration unit 33 can be made of a polymer material commonly used in medical treatment, such as polycarbonate (PC), which has good biocompatibility and a simple and stable structure.

[0076] See also Figure 7, the anti-snoring device 4 provided in another embodiment of the present application includes a vibration part 401, and the vibration part 401 is provided with an opening 4010 for the inflow of exhaled air flow, an inner cavity 4011 connected to the opening 4010, and an exhaust port 425 connected to the inner cavity 4011. The vibration part 401 is adapted to generate a vibration sound wave with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz under the action of the exhaled air flow after the inflow of the exhaled air flow. Specifically, the inner cavity 4011 includes a first cavity 41 and a second cavity 42, the second cavity 42 is connected to the first cavity 41, and is provided with an exhaust port 425. The exhaled air flow flows through the first cavity 41 and the second cavity 42 from the opening 4010 in sequence, and is discharged from the exhaust port 425. The vibration part 401 also includes a vibration unit 43, which is movably arranged at the connection between the first cavity 41 and the second cavity 42. It is adapted to leave the connection under the action of the exhaled air flow so that the vibration part 401 generates a vibration sound wave with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz. The vibration part 401 includes an air inlet end surface 411 and an air outlet end surface 422 located at the air inlet end and the air outlet end, respectively. The vibration part 401 has a communication port 44 formed on its inner side wall 4114 .

[0077] The vibration unit 43 provided in this embodiment is an asymmetric hinge motion structure. Specifically, the vibration unit 43 includes a switch valve 430, a rotation shaft 432 and a swing arm 433. The rotation shaft 432 is fixed between the two ends of the swing arm 433, and the switch valve 430 is arranged on the side of the power arm M1 of the swing arm 4333. The switch valve 430 is used to seal the communication port 44, and open the communication port 44 when affected by the exhaled airflow and drive the swing arm 433 to rotate around the rotation shaft 432.

[0078] Since the switch valve 430 moves relative to the communication port 44 when affected by the exhaled airflow, it can be said that the side where the switch valve 430 is located is the power arm M1 side of the swing arm 433 .

[0079] The rotating shaft 432 can be Figure 7 The base is not shown in the middle perspective, and the base is located at the position of the rotating shaft 432 and is fixedly arranged relative to the swing arm 433. Specifically, the base is fixed to the inner side wall 4114. The base can be integrally formed with the inner side wall 4114, or fixedly installed on the inner side wall 4114.

[0080] The rotating shaft 432 is simultaneously penetrated through the base and the swing arm 433 , so that the swing arm 433 rotates with the rotating shaft 432 as a fulcrum.

[0081] The swing arm 433 includes a first end 434 and a second end 436. The first end 434 is close to the air inlet end of the vibration part 401, and the second end 436 is close to the air outlet end of the vibration part 401. Different from the previous embodiment, the rotation shaft 432 and the base are arranged toward the first end 434 of the swing arm 433, that is, the power arm M1 of the swing arm 433 is longer than the resistance arm R1 (such as Figure 8As shown in FIG. 1 , one side of the resistance arm R1 is shorter, so that the anti-snoring device 4 has a more compact structure and a smaller volume, and is more convenient for daily exercise anytime and anywhere.

[0082] When there is no exhaled airflow passing through, the vibration unit 43 is in a natural state, and a gap is formed between the vibration unit 43 and the connecting port 44, and the switch valve 430 cooperates with the connecting port 44 to seal. Under the action of the exhaled pressure, the switch valve 430 opens, and the exhaled airflow enters the second cavity 42 from the first cavity 41 through the connecting port 44. The second end 436 is tilted around the rotating shaft 432, and the first end 434 is pressed down around the rotating shaft 432. At the same time, after the switch valve 430 is opened, the pressure acting on the switch valve 430 is gradually weakened. The switch valve 430 falls back to block the connecting port 44. This process is repeated as the exhaled air continues to enter.

[0083] When the vibration frequency range of the vibration unit 43 is 20 to 200 Hz, the upper respiratory tract muscles can be accurately trained to strengthen the upper respiratory tract muscles, thereby preventing the muscles from relaxing and sagging after sleep and blocking the upper respiratory tract, thereby achieving the purpose of treating snoring.

[0084] In some embodiments, when the vibration frequency range of the vibration unit 43 is 20 to 100 Hz, the upper airway muscles can be trained more accurately to better achieve the purpose of treating snoring.

[0085] The vibration frequency of the vibration unit 43 can also be adaptively adjusted for different use stages. As the exercise progresses, the muscles of the upper respiratory tract become stronger and stronger, and the required vibration frequency is also different. After repeated experiments by the inventor, it was found that during the early stage of the exercise, the muscles of the user are relatively relaxed, and the vibration frequency can be controlled at 20 to 65 Hz. In the later stage of the exercise, the upper respiratory tract muscles have a certain strength, and the upper respiratory tract muscle vibration caused by the original vibration frequency becomes weaker and weaker. Therefore, by adjusting the frequency or changing different snoring treatment devices, a vibration frequency of 65 to 110 Hz can be used to increase the intensity of the later exercise and ensure the continuous stability of the treatment effect.

[0086] See also Fig. 9 In some embodiments, the anti-snoring device 4 further includes a first magnetic unit 47 and a second magnetic unit 48. The first magnetic unit 47 is disposed on the swing arm 433 near the second end 436, and the first magnetic unit 47 can rotate with the second end 436. The second magnetic unit 48 is disposed in the inner cavity 4011 to attract the swing arm 433 to return to its original position.

[0087] The advantage of such a configuration is that, during the resetting process of the vibration unit 43, the attraction between the first magnetic unit 47 and the second magnetic unit 48 helps the vibration unit 43 to be normally reset after being acted upon by the intake force or even under the influence of other forces, so that the user can use the anti-snoring device 4 without being affected by the use posture, and can exercise in any posture anytime, anywhere. For example, when the user needs to lie on his side due to physical reasons, the resetting direction of the switch valve 430 will form an acute angle or an obtuse angle with the gravity direction of the anti-snoring device 4, especially when the gravity component force direction is opposite to the resetting direction of the switch valve 430, which will hinder the resetting of the switch valve 430, but because the force between the first magnetic unit 47 and the second magnetic unit 48 always has a component force consistent with the resetting direction of the switch valve 430, the switch valve 430 can be reset in any use posture, thereby achieving the purpose of allowing the user to use the anti-snoring device 4 in any posture.

[0088] like Fig.10 As shown, the X-axis represents the rotation stroke of the second end 436 from the highest point to the reset process, and the Y-axis represents the force exerted on the vibration unit 43 during this process, wherein point B on the X-axis is the distance after the switch valve 430 is reset.

[0089] The attraction force of the second magnetic unit 48 on the first magnetic unit 47 is set to M0, and the force of the exhaled airflow on the vibration unit 43 is set to F4. During the resetting process of the vibration unit 43, M0 and F4 change with the change of the distance between the second end 436 and the inner wall 4114.

[0090] There is a balance point A between M0 and F4, that is, the balance point A is between the starting point and the end point of the second end 436. After the second end 436 is subjected to the restoring force or the rebound force, it is reset by inertia. At point A of this stroke, the two forces M0 and F4 are balanced. Although the balance is achieved, the vibration unit 43 continues to move in the reset direction due to the inertia. When the vibration unit 43 passes point A under the action of inertia, M0>F4, which ensures that the vibration unit 43 is fully reset. After the full reset, the intake force F4 continues to increase because the switch valve 430 seals the connecting port 44. When F4 increases to F4>M0, the switch valve 430 opens and the vibration unit 43 continues to reciprocate.

[0091] Based on the same principle, in the anti-snoring devices provided in other embodiments, such as the anti-snoring devices 1 or 3, mutually attractive magnetic units can be provided on the path of resetting the switch valve to ensure smooth resetting of the switch valve, thereby achieving the purpose of being usable in any posture.

[0092] The specific position of the second magnetic unit 48 is not limited by the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the vibration part 401 includes an outer wall 4112, an inner wall 4114, and a bottom wall 4116 connected between the outer wall 4112 and the inner wall 4114, which together define the first cavity 41, and the outer wall 4112 also includes an extension wall 41120 extending beyond the bottom wall 4116 toward the air outlet, and the extension wall 41120 and the other half of the wall of the vibration part 401 define the cavity of the second cavity 42. The second magnetic unit 48 is fixedly disposed on the extension wall 41120.

[0093] In other embodiments, the position of the second magnetic unit 48 can be set according to the division of the internal space of the vibration part 401. For example, the second magnetic unit 48 can be set in the first cavity 41, or in the second cavity 42, or in the bottom wall 4116, or in the outer wall 4112. In short, as long as it can attract and reset the second end 436 after it swings away.

[0094] See also Fig.11 The embodiment of the present application provides a snoring treatment device 5 including a vibration part 101, wherein the vibration part 101 is provided with an opening 120 for the inflow of exhaled air, an inner cavity 100 communicating with the opening 120, and an exhaust port 140 communicating with the inner cavity 100. The vibration part 101 is adapted to generate vibration sound waves with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz under the action of the exhaled air flow after the inflow of the exhaled air flow.

[0095] Specifically, the inner cavity 100 includes a first cavity 11 and a second cavity 12. The vibration part 101 further includes a vibration unit 13. The second cavity 12 is communicated with the first cavity 11 and is provided with an exhaust port 140.

[0096] As shown by the arrow direction, after the exhaled air flow F1 enters the first cavity 11 from the outside, it flows from the first cavity 11 to the second cavity 12, and then flows out from the exhaust port 140. The shape of the connecting point is not limited, as long as it serves to connect the two cavities. In this embodiment, the connecting point is an opening 14 opened on the inner wall of the vibration part 101.

[0097] The vibration unit 13 is movably disposed at the connection point between the first cavity 11 and the second cavity 12 , and is adapted to leave the opening 14 under the action of the exhaled airflow so that the vibration part 101 generates vibration sound waves with a frequency of 20 to 200 Hz.

[0098] The vibration unit 13 can be a spring sheet made of plastic or metal with a relatively thin thickness. When there is no exhaled airflow passing through, the vibration unit 13 closes or covers the opening 14; when the exhaled airflow passes through, the vibration unit 14 can be blown open by the airflow, thereby opening the opening 14. Fig.12When the user exhales, the exhaled airflow F1 flows from the first cavity 11 to the second cavity 12, causing the vibration unit 13 to open the opening 14. After the airflow is discharged from the second cavity 12, the air pressure in the second cavity 12 decreases, and the vibration unit 13 is reset. During the continuous exhalation process, the vibration unit 13 repeatedly opens or closes the opening 14 at a certain frequency, thereby generating vibration sound waves and causing the upper respiratory tract muscles to vibrate.

[0099] When the frequency range of the vibrating sound waves is 20 to 200 Hz, it can accurately exercise the upper respiratory tract muscles, making them strong and preventing the muscles from relaxing and sagging after sleep, thereby blocking the upper respiratory tract and achieving the purpose of treating snoring.

[0100] In some embodiments, when the frequency range of the vibration sound wave is 20 to 110 Hz, the upper respiratory tract muscles can be trained more accurately and the purpose of treating snoring can be better achieved.

[0101] The vibration frequency can also be adaptively adjusted according to the usage stages of different groups of people. As the exercise progresses, the muscles of the upper respiratory tract become stronger and stronger, and the required vibration frequency is also different. For example, when the user is exercising in the early stage, the muscles are relatively relaxed, and the vibration frequency can be controlled at 20-75Hz. In the later stage of exercise, the upper respiratory tract muscles already have a certain strength, and the upper respiratory tract muscle vibration caused by the original vibration frequency becomes weaker and weaker. Therefore, by adjusting the frequency or changing different snoring treatment devices, a vibration frequency of 65-110Hz can be used to increase the intensity of later exercise and ensure the continuous stability of the treatment effect. Regardless of the stage, the vibration frequency of the snoring treatment device provided in each embodiment of the present application can be tested in the following ways, and the test method may include but is not limited to at least one of the following methods:

[0102] 1. When the detection device is a power source type, a ventilator or other instrument is used to output a fixed pressure of 15 to 100 cmH2O and a flow rate of 25 to 70 L / min to act on the vibrating part of the snoring treatment device, such as the vibration unit, and the vibration frequency of the vibration unit is measured by a laser vibrometer, an acoustic wave detector or other instrument;

[0103] 2. In clinical use, healthy people aged 15 and above are asked to take a deep breath and then exhale forcefully to act on the vibrating part of the snoring device, and the vibration frequency of the vibration unit is measured by instruments such as laser vibrometers and sound wave detectors;

[0104] 3. Through computational simulation, the boundary conditions of 15 to 100 cmH2O pressure and 25 to 70 L / min flow rate were applied to the vibration part of the anti-snoring device, and then the vibration frequency was obtained through finite element calculation.

[0105] By continuously testing and adjusting the structure of the vibration unit or the entire anti-snoring device, the vibration frequency of the vibration unit falls within the frequency range required by the present application. This frequency testing and adjustment method is applicable to various anti-snoring devices, not limited to the anti-snoring devices provided in the above embodiments. Any vibration frequency obtained by any testing method falls within the vibration frequency range defined in the present application, and is deemed to be able to achieve the technical effect to be achieved by the present application.

[0106] See also Fig.13 In some embodiments, any of the above anti-snoring devices may further include a mouthpiece 44. Taking the anti-snoring device 4 as an example, the mouthpiece 44 includes a bite portion 420 and a connection portion 444 connected to the bite portion 420, the bite portion 420 is inserted into the user's mouth for the user to bite, and the connection portion 444 is connected to the vibration portion 401.

[0107] The mouthpiece 44 can be relatively independent from the vibration part 401 and manufactured separately, or it can be integrally formed with the vibration part 401. In this embodiment, the mouthpiece 44 is independent from the vibration part 401, and its connecting part 444 is sleeve-shaped and sleeved on the outer periphery of the first cavity 411. The hardness of the mouthpiece 44 can be less than the hardness of the vibration part 401. For example, it can be made of a softer material such as silicone, so that the mouthpiece 44 can cover the vibration part 401 more firmly, and when the user bites the vibration part 401 through the mouthpiece 44, the vibration part 401 is not easy to fall off.

[0108] In some embodiments, the biting portion 420 includes an oral fitting portion 4420 and a bite plate 4422, wherein the oral fitting portion 4420 is adapted to fit the inside of the oral cavity, and the bite plate 4422 is adapted to be bitten by the teeth.

[0109] The oral adapter 420 can be made into a size and shape close to the inside of the oral cavity, so as to be inserted into the oral cavity and better bite the entire snoring device 4. The bite table 4422 includes two semi-arc-shaped table bodies, so as to be bitten by the teeth on both sides. In some embodiments, the bite table 4422 includes a bite surface 44220 and an anti-skid unit 44221, and the anti-skid unit 44221 is arranged on the bite surface 44220, and the bite surface 44220 is suitable for being bitten by the teeth. The anti-skid unit 44221 can be a structure that increases friction, such as a convex point or an anti-skid pattern.

[0110] The oral adaptor 4422 is provided with an exhalation port 440, which is connected to the connection portion 444. Since the oral adaptor 4420 is located inside the oral cavity, the exhaled air in the mouth can be well guided from the exhalation port 440 to the inner cavity 100. In some embodiments, the hardness of the bite portion 442 is less than the hardness of the connection portion 444, so that the user is more comfortable when using it, and can bite the bite portion 442 more assuredly without hurting the oral cavity.

[0111] See also Fig.14In some embodiments, the connection part 444 is a flexible hose, which can be set to be longer or retractable, so that the vibration part 401 of the anti-snoring device 4 can be placed at a position far away from the user and is not affected by the user's posture, further expanding the use scenarios of the anti-snoring device 4. Similarly, the connection part 444 is also applicable to other embodiments to provide anti-snoring devices.

[0112] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and should all be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A snoring treatment device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a vibration part, wherein the vibration part is provided with an opening for inflow of exhaled airflow, an inner cavity connected to the opening, and an exhaust port connected to the inner cavity. The vibration part is adapted to generate vibration sound waves with a frequency range of 20 to 200 Hz under the action of the exhaled airflow after the inflow of the exhaled airflow.

2. The anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity includes a first cavity and a second cavity, the second cavity is connected to the first cavity, and is provided with the exhaust port, the exhaled airflow flows through the first cavity and the second cavity in sequence from the opening, and is discharged from the exhaust port; the vibration part also includes a vibration unit, the vibration unit is movably arranged at the connection point between the first cavity and the second cavity, and is adapted to leave the connection point under the action of the exhaled airflow so that the vibration part generates the vibration sound wave.

3. The anti-snoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vibration unit includes a switch valve, a rotating shaft and a swing arm, wherein the rotating shaft is fixed between the two ends of the swing arm, and the switch valve is arranged on one side of the power arm of the swing arm. The switch valve is used to seal the connection, and open the connection under the action of the exhaled airflow and drive the swing arm to rotate around the rotating shaft.

4. The snoring treatment device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The swing arm includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is close to the air inlet end of the anti-snoring device, and the second end is close to the air outlet end of the anti-snoring device; the anti-snoring device also includes a first magnetic unit and a second magnetic unit, the first magnetic unit is arranged on the swing arm close to the second end, and the second magnetic unit is arranged in the inner cavity to attract the swing arm to return to its original position.

5. The anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity is a single chamber, one end of which is provided with the exhaust port, and the other end is provided with the opening; the vibration part includes a wall body enclosing the single chamber, the wall body is made of flexible material, can be deformed under the action of the exhaled airflow to generate the vibration sound wave and return to a natural state after the force of the exhaled airflow disappears.

6. The anti-snoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The anti-snoring device further comprises a limiting sleeve, which is arranged on the outer periphery of the wall body and is used to control the deformation amplitude of the wall body within a preset range.

7. The anti-snoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A wrapping opening is provided at one end of the limiting sleeve, and the wrapping opening is sleeved on the periphery of the exhaust port, and the exhaust port is completely recessed into the wrapping opening.

8. The anti-snoring device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: The anti-snoring device further comprises a connector, wherein the connector is provided with an air inlet and a connecting port, wherein the air inlet is used for allowing the exhaled air flow to enter, and the connecting port is communicated with the opening.

9. The anti-snoring device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connecting port is wrapped in the inner cavity by the wall through the opening.

10. The anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frequency range is 20 to 110 Hz.

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