Adjustable pressure-relieving oral snore-ceasing equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to adjustable pressure-relieving oral snore-ceasing equipment. The snore-ceasing equipment comprises a snore-ceasing equipment body, the snore-ceasing equipment body comprises an upper tooth socket and a lower tooth socket, the upper tooth socket comprises an upper tooth socket part, a metal adjustable assembly is arranged between the lower tooth socket part and the upper tooth socket part, the upper tooth socket and the lower tooth socket slide through pushing, and the adjustable assembly can lock and release the position between the upper tooth socket and the lower tooth socket. Through the metal adjusting assembly and the slidable design, the upper tooth socket and the lower tooth socket can be flexibly and conveniently adjusted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to an adjustable pressure-reducing oral snoring device. Background Art

[0002] Snoring is a phenomenon that occurs when people sleep. Most snoring is caused by partial blockage of the upper respiratory tract behind the tongue. When the respiratory tract is partially blocked, the airflow is not smooth, which causes the nose and throat tissue to vibrate. This vibration causes snoring. Snoring is now mostly treated with snoring devices.

[0003] Conventional snoring devices currently use a tooth socket to wrap around the teeth and limit their position, adjusting the patient's mandibular position. However, due to significant differences in individual tooth morphology, this wrap-around design can cause continuous compression of the teeth during prolonged wear. This can not only easily cause gum discomfort, but can also lead to damage to gum tissue over time, posing additional oral health risks to the user.

[0004] Some existing snoring devices have functional limitations and lack a mechanism for flexible mandibular adjustment. This lack of mandibular adjustment makes it difficult to precisely adapt these devices to the individual physiological characteristics of different patients, preventing them from fully realizing their full potential. This significantly reduces their effectiveness and makes it difficult to meet users' urgent need for effective snoring relief. In light of this, we propose an adjustable pressure-relieving oral snoring device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable oral anti-snoring device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides an adjustable pressure-relieving oral snoring device, comprising a snoring device body, the snoring device body comprising an upper brace and a lower brace, the upper brace comprising an upper alveolar portion, the upper alveolar portion of the upper sheath having two ends provided with special-shaped grooves, the lower brace comprising a lower alveolar portion, the lower alveolar portion having two sides provided with special-shaped plates matching the grooves, the special-shaped plates sliding in the grooves, and adjustment components being provided on both sides of the upper alveolar portion of the lower sheath at the positions of the special-shaped plates;

[0007] By pushing to cause a one-way displacement slide between the upper brace and the lower brace, the adjustment component can lock and release the position between the upper and lower braces.

[0008] The present invention makes the anti-snoring device more convenient to use through the sliding design and the adjustment component. The upper and lower braces can be adjusted by pushing them, and then the locking and release are achieved through the adjustment component.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the end of the upper alveolar portion is provided with an upper sheath extending toward the upper gum, and the end of the lower alveolar portion is provided with a lower sheath extending toward the lower gum;

[0010] After the anti-snoring device is worn, the upper and lower sheaths have a force that temporarily presses the teeth.

[0011] The present invention solves the problem of tooth pain and uncomfortable feeling caused by long-term wearing of the wrap in the prior art. The upper and lower sheaths facing the gums can squeeze the teeth to a certain extent when worn, and the pressure can be relieved after a period of time.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper and lower sheaths are made of thermoplastic memory material so that they exert a squeezing force on the teeth when initially worn, and become soft and cover the gums when worn for a long time.

[0013] The invention utilizes thermoplastic memory material, which maintains its original shape when cooled and adaptively deforms when heated. Therefore, when first worn, the material has an initial compressive force because it is still unheated. As the material softens with wear, it fits the gums more closely, providing coverage and relieving pressure. After removal and cooling, the material returns to its original shape, maintaining the temporary compressive force when worn again.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, at least three groups of first silicone balls are provided on the inner wall of the upper alveolar portion, and the first silicone balls are symmetrically arranged in the groove. The first silicone balls are respectively arranged on both sides and the center of the upper alveolar portion, and the first silicone balls are arranged in a triangular state. The patient limits the upper teeth by clamping the teeth at the arrangement position of the first silicone balls.

[0015] Since braces are generally made of hard materials, the teeth feel the hardness in the groove where they touch the braces, which makes it uncomfortable to wear for a long time. At the same time, a rubber ball is provided, which can relieve pressure while deforming, giving the wearer a good user experience.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first silicone balls have different diameters, and when the first silicone balls are squeezed, the first silicone balls are subjected to different forces and deform. Second silicone balls are provided on the inner wall of the lower alveolar portion, and the arrangement of the second silicone balls is the same as that of the first silicone balls.

[0017] The diameter of the silica gel of the present invention is designed according to the position of the tooth socket and the tooth, and different sizes can better fit the shape of the tooth and evenly distribute the force.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the silicone balls in each group are internally connected, so that when the anti-snoring device is misaligned and adjusted, the silicone balls are evenly stressed.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a limiting groove is provided at the bottom of the upper alveolar portion, and a limiting column is provided at the top of the lower alveolar portion, and the limiting column is adapted to the limiting groove.

[0020] The limit slots and limit posts make the forward and backward movement smoother.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top surface of the lower braces has a first inclined portion, and the bottom surface of the upper braces has a second inclined portion; the first inclined portion is in contact with the second inclined portion, so that the vertical distance between the upper and lower braces decreases when the upper and lower braces are adjusted in a direction of displacement toward each other, and the vertical distance between the upper and lower braces increases when the upper and lower braces are adjusted in a direction of displacement toward each other.

[0022] Here, the approaching direction refers to the lower braces moving backward relative to the upper braces (toward the respiratory tract), and the away direction refers to the lower braces moving forward relative to the upper braces (away from the respiratory tract).

[0023] By setting the inclined portion, the adjustment range of the snoring stopper can be increased, and a better snoring control effect can be achieved at a smaller process distance.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the limiting column is a tapered column, which can move along the front-to-back direction of the lower braces to change the adjustment range of the vertical distance between the upper and lower braces.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper alveolar portion and its two end portions are flexibly connected, and the lower alveolar portion and its two end portions are flexibly connected.

[0026] The upper alveolar part and its two end parts are flexibly connected, and the lower alveolar part and its two end parts are flexibly connected, which ensures that the front and rear misalignment can be adjusted while the upper and lower distances between the two are more easily changed, thereby reducing stress.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] The one-way sliding adjustment enables stepless operation, which is convenient for users to adjust flexibly and easily. The design of the upper and lower sheaths and the silicone balls improve the covering property while achieving the purpose of relieving pressure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the upper braces structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lower braces structure of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 1Schematic diagram of point A.

[0033] The meaning of each number in the figure is:

[0034] 100, upper brace; 101, upper alveolar part; 102, upper sheath; 103, first silicone ball; 104, limiting groove; 105, groove; 200, lower brace; 201, lower alveolar part; 202, T-plate; 203, clamping block; 204, limiting column; 205, lower sheath; 206, second silicone ball; 300, adjustment assembly; 301, slide groove; 302, clamping plate; 303, compression spring; 400, reset assembly; 401, pull rod; 402, connecting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying 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 should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0037] The purpose of this embodiment is to provide an adjustable oral snoring device. Figure 1-Figure 4As shown, the anti-snoring device includes an upper brace 100 and a lower brace 200. The upper brace 100 includes an upper alveolar portion 101, an upper sheath 102 is provided at the end of the upper alveolar portion 101, a first silicone ball 103 is provided on the inner wall of the upper alveolar portion 101, and the first silicone ball 103 is symmetrically arranged in the groove. Grooves 105 are provided at both ends of the upper alveolar portion 101. The lower brace 200 includes a lower alveolar portion 201, and T-shaped plates 202 are provided on both sides of the lower alveolar portion 201. 02 slides in the groove 105, the end of the lower alveolar part 201 is supported by the lower sheath 205, and blocks 203 are provided on both sides of the T-shaped plate 202. Adjustment components 300 are provided on both sides of the T-shaped plate 202. The adjustment component 300 includes a slide groove 301 provided on both sides of the groove 105, and a card plate 302 is provided on the inner wall of the slide groove 301 for sliding. The tooth pattern of the card plate 302 is in the shape of a right-angled triangle. A compression spring 303 is provided between the slide groove 301 and the card plate 302, and a reset component 400 is provided at the end of the card plate 302.

[0038] Taking into account the different snoring conditions of patients, when the patient's snoring is severe, it is necessary to pull the patient's mandible forward. Therefore, the adjustment component 300 includes a slide 301 provided on both sides of the groove 105. A card plate 302 is slidingly provided on the inner wall of the slide 301. The tooth pattern of the card plate 302 is in the shape of a right triangle. A compression spring 303 is provided between the slide 301 and the card plate 302. A limiting groove 104 is provided at the bottom of the upper alveolar part 101, and a limiting column 204 is provided at the top of the lower alveolar part 201. The limiting column 204 is adapted to the limiting groove 104. By pushing the lower alveolar part 201, the top of the lower alveolar part 201 The T-shaped plate 202 provided at the top slides on the inner wall of the groove 105, and the limiting column 204 slides along the bottom of the limiting groove 104. The blocks 203 provided on both sides of the T-shaped plate 202 squeeze the end of the card plate 302. The card plate 302 slides on the inner wall of the slide groove 301 under pressure and squeezes the compression spring 303 at the same time. When the position adjustment of the lower alveolar part 201 is completed, the external force is stopped. At this time, the card plate 302 is reset by the restoring force of the compression spring 303, and the card plate 302 limits the block 203, thereby realizing rapid traction of the patient's mandible and improving the treatment effect.

[0039] The snoring device is pulled downward by the body of the device, the mandible is opened, and the soft palate is displaced forward due to the loss of the pressure of the tongue on it. The soft palate is lowered with the level of the back of the tongue, and the pharyngeal cavity and the soft palate are enlarged. The vibration and vortex generated by the drape are reduced, and breathing is smooth, thereby reducing or eliminating snoring. During the traction, when the upper braces 100 and the lower braces 200 are used to fully cover the teeth, each patient's gums are different, resulting in each tooth being squeezed in different directions. It causes discomfort when worn for a long time. Therefore, the first silicone balls 103 are respectively arranged on the upper alveolar part 10 On both sides and in the center, the first silicone balls 103 are arranged in a triangular shape. The patient can lock the upper teeth by snapping their teeth into the arrangement position of the first silicone balls 103. When wearing the anti-snoring device, the upper and lower teeth are buckled between the first silicone balls 103. Since the first silicone balls 103 are arranged in a triangular shape, the contact area with the teeth is reduced while ensuring stable buckling with the teeth, reducing the need for the patient to open his mouth and allowing air to pass through the patient's nasal cavity into the respiratory tract, thereby improving the patient's comfort during the anti-snoring process.

[0040] During the snoring control process, the patient's mouth is in a closed state under the traction of the snoring control device body. The first silicone ball 103 and the second silicone ball 206 limit the teeth. In order to reduce the pressure on the teeth, the diameters of the first silicone ball 103 are different. When the first silicone ball 103 is squeezed, the first silicone ball 103 is deformed by different forces. The inner wall of the lower alveolar part 201 is provided with a second silicone ball 206. The arrangement of the second silicone ball 206 is the same as that of the first silicone ball 103. When the patient's teeth are buckled in the upper alveolar part 101 and the lower alveolar part 201, the teeth squeeze the first silicone ball 103 and the second silicone ball 206 to make them fit tightly with the tooth surface. At the same time, due to the good elastic properties of the first silicone ball 103 and the second silicone ball 206, when subjected to external force, they can adjust their own positions to reduce the pressure on the patient's teeth, thereby reducing the pressure on the patient's teeth.

[0041] The silicone balls in each group are internally connected, so that when the anti-snoring device is misplaced and adjusted, the silicone balls are evenly stressed.

[0042] The top surface of the lower brace has a first inclined portion, and the bottom surface of the upper brace has a second inclined portion. The first inclined portion contacts the second inclined portion, causing the vertical distance between the upper and lower braces to decrease when the upper and lower braces are adjusted toward each other, and to increase when the upper and lower braces are adjusted away from each other. Specifically, the first inclined portion is the upper surface of the lower alveolar portion 201 of the lower brace, and the second inclined portion is the lower surface of the upper alveolar portion 101 of the upper brace.

[0043] The limiting column 204 is a tapered column that can move along the front-to-back direction of the lower braces to change the adjustment range of the vertical distance between the upper and lower braces.

[0044] The upper alveolar portion 101 and its two end portions are flexibly connected, and the lower alveolar portion 201 and its two end portions are flexibly connected.

[0045] Specifically, the upper sheath 102 and the lower sheath 205 are tilted toward the gums, so that there is an initial squeezing force on the teeth when worn; in addition, in order to prevent the squeezing force from continuing, the upper sheath 102 and the lower sheath 205 include a bent portion at the lower end. After being worn in place, the bent portion bends to relieve the pressure. At the same time, the upper sheath 102 and the lower sheath 205 extend toward the gums and also have a covering property.

[0046] Alternatively, the upper sheath 102 and the lower sheath 205 are teardrop-shaped structures with a small head end and a large bottom end. This design makes it easy for the head end to be squeezed and deformed toward the gums when first worn, while the bottom end generates internal stress storage. After being worn in place, this pressure is released, achieving the effect of pressure-relieving covering.

[0047] Alternatively, the upper sheath 102 and lower sheath 205 can be made of a thermoplastic memory material, which maintains its original shape when cold and adapts to contact the gums when heated, thereby relieving pressure and creating a protective effect. After the anti-snoring device is removed, it returns to its original shape upon cooling. For example, memory resin can be used.

[0048] When the patient's snoring symptoms are relieved, the traction position of the mandible needs to be restored, that is, there is no need to pull the patient's mandible forward. Therefore, the resetting component 400 includes a pull rod 401 provided at the end of the card plate 302. The pull rod 401 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the card plate 302. A connecting plate 402 is provided between the pull rods 401. By pulling the connecting plate 402 axially, the pull rod 401 drives the card plate 302 away from the block 203. By pulling the connecting plate 402, the pull rod 401 is driven to move in the axial direction. When the pull rod 401 moves, it drives the card plate 302 away from the side wall of the block 203. At this time, the external force on the block 203 disappears, which facilitates the rapid adjustment of the snoring device body and improves the efficiency of the device.

[0049] When wearing the anti-snoring device, the main body is made of silicone. The upper and lower teeth are buckled between the first silicone ball 103 and the second silicone ball 206. Since the first silicone balls 103 are arranged in a triangular shape, the contact area with the teeth is reduced while ensuring a stable buckle on the teeth, reducing the need for the patient to open the mouth, allowing air to pass through the patient's nasal cavity and into the respiratory tract, thereby improving the patient's comfort during the anti-snoring process.

[0050] When the patient snores severely, the lower alveolar part 201 is pushed, and the T-shaped plate 202 provided on the top of the lower alveolar part 201 slides on the inner wall of the groove 105. At the same time, the limiting column 204 slides along the bottom of the limiting groove 104. The clamping blocks 203 provided on both sides of the T-shaped plate 202 squeeze the end of the clamping plate 302. The clamping plate 302 slides on the inner wall of the slide groove 301 under pressure and squeezes the compression spring 303 at the same time. When the position adjustment of the lower alveolar part 201 is completed, the external force is stopped. At this time, the clamping plate 302 is reset by the restoring force of the compression spring 303. The clamping plate 302 limits the clamping block 203, thereby achieving rapid mandibular traction of the patient and improving the treatment effect.

[0051] When the patient's teeth are buckled inside the upper alveolar part 101 and the lower alveolar part 201, the teeth squeeze the first silicone ball 103 and the second silicone ball 206 to make them fit tightly with the tooth surface. At the same time, due to the good elastic properties of the first silicone ball 103 and the second silicone ball 206, when subjected to external force, they can adjust their own position to reduce the pressure on the patient's teeth, thereby reducing the pressure on the patient's teeth.

[0052] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An adjustable pressure-relieving oral snoring device, characterized by: The anti-snoring device comprises an upper brace and a lower brace. The upper brace comprises an upper alveolar portion, and both ends of the upper alveolar portion of the upper sheath are provided with special-shaped grooves. The lower brace comprises a lower alveolar portion, and both sides of the lower alveolar portion are provided with special-shaped plates matching the grooves. The special-shaped plates slide in the grooves. Adjustment components are provided at the positions of the special-shaped plates on both sides of the upper alveolar portion of the lower sheath. By pushing to cause a one-way displacement slide between the upper brace and the lower brace, the adjustment component can lock and release the position between the upper and lower braces.

2. The anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the upper alveolar portion is provided with an upper sheath extending toward the upper gum, and the end of the lower alveolar portion is provided with a lower sheath extending toward the lower gum; After the anti-snoring device is worn, the upper and lower sheaths have a force that temporarily presses the teeth.

3. The anti-snoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper and lower sheaths are made of thermoplastic memory material so that they exert squeezing force on the teeth when initially worn, and become soft and cover the gums when worn for a long time.

4. The anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least three groups of first silicone balls are provided on the inner wall of the upper alveolar portion, and the first silicone balls are symmetrically arranged in the groove. The first silicone balls are respectively arranged on both sides and the center of the upper alveolar portion, and the first silicone balls are arranged in a triangular state. The patient limits the upper teeth by clamping the teeth into the arrangement position of the first silicone balls.

5. The anti-snoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The diameters of the first silicone balls are different. When the first silicone balls are squeezed, they are deformed due to different forces. Second silicone balls are provided on the inner wall of the lower alveolar portion. The arrangement of the second silicone balls is the same as that of the first silicone balls.

6. The anti-snoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The silicone balls in each group are internally connected, so that when the anti-snoring device is misplaced and adjusted, the silicone balls are evenly stressed.

7. The anti-snoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A limiting groove is provided at the bottom of the upper alveolar portion, and a limiting column is provided at the top of the lower alveolar portion, and the limiting column is adapted to the limiting groove.

8. The anti-snoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top surface of the lower brace has a first inclined portion, and the bottom surface of the upper brace has a second inclined portion; the first inclined portion is in contact with the second inclined portion, so that the vertical distance between the upper and lower braces decreases when the upper and lower braces are adjusted in a direction of displacement toward each other, and increases when the upper and lower braces are adjusted in a direction of displacement toward each other.

9. The anti-snoring device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The limiting column is a tapered column, which can move along the front-to-back direction of the lower braces to change the adjustment range of the vertical distance between the upper and lower braces.

10. The anti-snoring device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper alveolar portion is flexibly connected to its two end portions, and the lower alveolar portion is flexibly connected to its two end portions.

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