Self-adaptive oral muscle trainer and training method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a self-adaptive oral muscle trainer and a training method.The self-adaptive oral muscle trainer comprises a trainer body, a two-way air blowing pipe is arranged at the front end of the trainer body, a long spring and a short spring are arranged in the trainer body, one end of each spring is provided with a baffle, and the other end of each spring is connected with a pressure sensor; and the spring and the trainer main body are fixed through the nut and the threaded rod. Proximity sensors are arranged beside the springs, the proximity sensor located beside the short spring is fixed to the trainer body, and the proximity sensor located beside the long spring is connected with a motor. The LED display screen located on the surface of the trainer body can display the total training frequency and the qualified frequency at the same time. The rehabilitation training device has the advantages that through cooperation of all the parts, a patient can visually observe the total training frequency and the qualified frequency, and therefore the rehabilitation condition of the patient can be judged; meanwhile, the position of the proximity sensor which is detected to be qualified can be automatically adjusted through the motor according to the actual situation, and therefore training of different intensities can be better adapted. And the training device main body is designed to be of a vertically detachable structure, so that subsequent replacement of an LED display screen battery is facilitated, and the functionality and maintenance convenience of the training device are enriched.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to an adaptive oral motor trainer and its training method. Background Technology

[0002] Given that certain groups, such as children with delayed language development, and stroke patients with swallowing or speech disorders, often experience insufficient oral muscle strength or poor coordination, leading to difficulties in eating or speaking, targeted training tools are needed to strengthen these oral muscles. Furthermore, the training intensity needs to be adjusted as needed based on each patient's specific situation and subsequent recovery progress.

[0003] Numerous oral motor training devices already exist, such as Chinese Patent CN111298375B, "An Assistive Oral Motor Training Device for Children with Autism," which uses airbags and jumpers during training to reduce costs. Chinese Patent CN116999757A, "202310963390.1 An Oral Muscle Training System," automatically adjusts temperature and humidity during training to reduce user sensitivity. This invention primarily addresses the problem of existing oral motor trainers failing to adjust training intensity according to the patient's actual condition, including situations where the patient is under-trained or over-trained, thus failing to achieve the desired training effect. Simultaneously, it allows patients to visually observe the total number of training sessions and the number of successful sessions, as well as understand their recovery progress. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adaptive oral motor trainer and its training method to solve the problems or shortcomings mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an adaptive oral motor trainer, comprising a trainer body, a dual-pass blowing tube at the front end of the trainer body, and a long spring and a short spring inside the trainer body. Each of the short spring and the long spring is equipped with a baffle at one end. The short spring is fixed to the trainer body by a nut and a short threaded rod, and the long spring is fixed to the trainer body by a nut and a long threaded rod.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the main body of the trainer is designed as a detachable structure, consisting of an upper part and a lower part. The upper part of the main body has a boss with a threaded hole at its center. A baffle also has a threaded hole at its center, and a retaining spring prevents the baffle from falling off the short threaded rod. The short threaded rod passes through the short spring and the threaded hole, and is fixed to the boss by a nut.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower half of the main body of the trainer is provided with a boss, the boss has a threaded hole at its center, the baffle has a threaded hole at its center, and a retaining spring is used to prevent the baffle from falling off the long threaded rod. The long threaded rod passes through the long spring and the threaded hole, and the long threaded rod is fixed to the boss by a nut.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a pressure sensor is provided on the surface of the boss, the bottom of the short spring is connected to the pressure sensor, and a proximity sensor located next to the short spring is fixed to the main body of the trainer.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a pressure sensor is provided on the surface of the boss in the lower half of the main body of the trainer. The bottom of the long spring is connected to the pressure sensor. A proximity sensor located next to the long spring is connected to a nut. The nut is engaged with a lead screw. The lead screw is connected to a motor. The motor is fixed to the main body of the trainer.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface of the upper half of the trainer body is provided with an LED display screen, and the upper surface inside the upper half of the trainer body is provided with a battery compartment connected to the LED display screen, the pressure sensor, the proximity sensor and the motor.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower surface of the lower half of the main body of the trainer is provided with a large number of air vents in a linear array at the tail end.

[0012] Training Method: First, set the training level and the number of training cycles. Setting the training level involves using a motor to position the proximity sensor for detecting pass / fail status, ensuring its intensity matches the patient's actual condition. Then, set the number of training cycles, i.e., the number of training sessions in this session. After setting, training begins. During training, the two proximity sensors collect data on the number of training sessions and the pass / fail data. Once the set number of training sessions is reached, the LED display shows the pass / fail rate for this training session. The patient judges the pass / fail rate of the training cycle based on the LED display. If the pass / fail rate is not met, the patient can choose to continue training or end training. If the pass / fail rate is met, the patient decides whether to increase the training difficulty. If the training difficulty is increased, a training level is set; if the training difficulty is not increased, training ends. The patient can also end training directly during the training process.

[0013] This invention provides an adaptive orofacial muscle trainer and its training method, which have the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention uses a nut, a long threaded rod, a pressure sensor, and a baffle to fix a long spring to the main body of the trainer. It also features a design that allows the proximity sensor to be moved by a motor. This design enables the training level to be set according to the different conditions of different patients and their later recovery. By changing the position of the proximity sensor that detects the success of the training by moving the motor, the intensity of the successful training is changed, thus making the training more suitable for the patient at this stage and achieving a good training effect. This invention achieves adaptive training.

[0014] 2. This invention utilizes a design with two springs, one long and one short, each with a proximity sensor on its side and a pressure sensor on the surface of the protrusion fixing the spring. When the patient blows air through the dual-channel air tube, the baffle connected to the short spring moves forward. The pressure sensor detects a certain pressure, and the proximity sensor receives a signal and begins counting. When the pressure sensor connected to the long spring reaches a set value, and the proximity sensor receives a signal indicating a successful test, it begins counting; otherwise, it does not count. An LED display on the upper surface of the trainer simultaneously displays the values ​​from both sensors: the total number of breaths and the number of successful breaths. After the current training cycle is completed, the pass rate is displayed, allowing for a direct observation of the training progress. The pass rate helps assess recovery and allows for appropriate adjustments to the training plan to achieve the desired training effect.

[0015] 3. This invention can automatically adjust the position of the proximity sensor to detect the qualification of training according to the actual situation of the patient, and adapt to different training intensities.

[0016] 4. The present invention features a detachable upper and lower body structure for the main body of the trainer, which facilitates the replacement of the LED display battery and allows for cleaning or replacement of the dual-pass air tube as needed, making the solution easier to maintain.

[0017] 5. The present invention has a large number of air outlet holes arranged in a linear array at the tail of the lower surface of the main body of the trainer, which can promptly discharge the blown-in gas.

[0018] 6. The present invention features a compact and small overall structure for the trainer, making it easy to carry and use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is the overall left view of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the upper half of the main body of the trainer of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the lower half of the main body of the trainer of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the air outlet at the tail end of the lower surface of the trainer body of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the training qualification detection part of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the training method of the present invention.

[0026] Reference numerals: 101, Trainer body; 102, Double-pass air pipe; 103, Threaded hole; 104, Threaded hole; 201, Upper part of trainer body; 202, Short spring; 203, Baffle; 204, Nut; 205, Short threaded rod; 206, Proximity sensor; 207, Boss; 208, Battery; 209, Battery compartment; 210, LED display screen; 211, Threaded hole; 212, Threaded hole; 213, Snap ring; 214, Pressure sensor; 301, Lower part of trainer body; 302, Long spring; 303, Baffle; 304, Long threaded rod; 305, Pressure sensor; 306, Boss; 307, Air outlet; 308, Threaded hole; 309, Nut; 310, Snap ring; 311, Threaded hole; 401, Motor; 402, Lead screw; 403, Nut; 404, Proximity sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more readily understood, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. The following description of at least one embodiment is merely illustrative and is not intended to limit the present invention or its application or use in any way. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are all within the protection scope of the present invention. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention; however, the present invention can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] This invention provides the following technical solution: Figure 1As shown, this invention provides an adaptive oral motor trainer, including a trainer body 101. A dual-pass air tube 102 is provided at the front end of the trainer body 101. The trainer body 101 includes a short spring 202 and a long spring 302. One end of the short spring 202 and the long spring 302 are respectively equipped with a baffle 203. The bottom end of the short spring 202 is connected to a pressure sensor 214, and the short spring 202 is fixed to the trainer body 101 by a nut 204 and a short threaded rod 205. The bottom end of the long spring 302 is connected to a pressure sensor 305, and the long spring 302 is fixed to the trainer body 101 by a nut 309 and a long threaded rod 304. Proximity sensors 206 and 404 are respectively provided next to the short spring 202 and the long spring 302. The battery compartment 209 is connected to an LED display screen 210, pressure sensors 214 and 305, proximity sensors 206 and 404, and a motor 401.

[0029] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the main body 101 of the trainer is designed with a detachable structure, consisting of an upper part 201 and a lower part 301. The upper part 201 has a boss 207 with a threaded hole 211 at its center. A baffle 203 has a threaded hole 212 at its center. A short threaded rod 205 passes through the threaded hole 212, a short spring 202, a pressure sensor 214, and the threaded hole 211, and is fixed to the boss 207 by a nut 204. The lower part 301 has a boss 306 with a threaded hole 308 at its center. A baffle 303 has a threaded hole 311 at its center. A long threaded rod 304 passes through the long spring 302, the pressure sensor 305, and the threaded hole 308, and is fixed to the boss 306 by a nut 309.

[0030] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 6 As shown, a proximity sensor 206 is provided on the side of the short spring 202 and fixed to the main body 101 of the trainer. A proximity sensor 404 is provided on the side of the long spring 302. The proximity sensor 404 is connected to the motor 401 through a nut 403 and a lead screw 402.

[0031] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the short threaded rod 205 and the long threaded rod 304 are respectively equipped with snap rings 213 and 310 to prevent the baffles 203 and 303 from falling backward.

[0032] like Figures 1-2As shown, the upper surface of the upper half 201 of the trainer body is equipped with an LED display screen 210, which simultaneously displays the total number of air blowing exercises and the number of qualified exercises during training. The upper surface of the inner part of the upper half 201 of the trainer body has a battery compartment 209 connected to the LED display screen 210, pressure sensor 214, pressure sensor 305, proximity sensor 206, proximity sensor 404, and motor 401 for power supply. The trainer body 101 has a detachable upper and lower structure, with threaded holes 103 symmetrically designed on both sides. The upper and lower parts of the trainer body can be assembled by screws engaging with the threaded holes 103. The dual-pass air blowing tube 102 is a replaceable design, with threaded holes 104 symmetrically designed on both sides of the trainer body 101. The dual-pass air blowing tube 102 can be assembled with the trainer body 101 by screws engaging with the threaded holes 104.

[0033] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the lower half of the trainer body 301 has a large number of air outlets 307 arranged in a linear array on the lower surface of the tail, which can promptly discharge the blown-in gas.

[0034] This invention provides an adaptive orofacial muscle trainer and its training method. The specific working principle is as follows: First, the trainer body 101 is designed with a detachable upper and lower structure, consisting of an upper part 201 and a lower part 301. This facilitates battery 208 replacement as needed and allows for easy disassembly, cleaning, or replacement of the dual-pass air tube 102. Second, before training, the training level is set by adjusting the position of the proximity sensor 404 (which detects training qualification) using a motor, ensuring the training intensity matches the patient's actual condition. Then, the training cycle, i.e., the number of training sessions, is set. After setting, training begins. The patient blows air through the dual-pass air tube 102, and the air enters the trainer body 101, causing the baffles 203 and 303 to move forward a certain distance. Pressure sensor 214, located on the surface of protrusion 207, detects a certain pressure, and proximity sensor 206, located on the side of short spring 202, counts the number of effective breaths after baffle 203 moves to a set position. Simultaneously, pressure sensor 305, located on the surface of protrusion 306, detects a certain pressure, and proximity sensor 404, located on the side of long spring 302, counts the number of qualified breaths after baffle 303 moves to a set position. LED display 210 on the upper surface of the trainer body 101 displays the values ​​from both sensors: the total number of training sessions and the number of qualified breaths. After the training cycle is completed, the pass rate for this training is displayed, allowing for a direct observation of the training progress. The pass rate helps determine the recovery status, enabling the patient to achieve the desired training effect. After completing the training, the patient can choose to continue training or reset the training level. Continuing training means training again at the current level; resetting the training level means adaptively setting the training level according to the patient's actual situation. Both options allow resetting the training cycle as needed. If neither option is selected, the training ends. The gas is finally discharged from the vent 307, and the retaining rings 213 and 310 installed at the tails of the short threaded rod 205 and the long threaded rod 304 respectively can prevent the baffle 203 and the baffle 303 from falling off.

[0035] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of the present invention should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adaptive orofacial motor trainer, characterized in that: The device includes a training device body (101), with a double-pass air tube (102) at the front end. The training device body (101) includes a short spring (202) and a long spring (302). One end of the short spring (202) and the long spring (302) is equipped with a baffle (203) and a baffle (303), respectively. The short spring (202) is fixed to the training device body (101) by a nut (204) and a short threaded rod (205). The long spring (302) is fixed to the training device body (101) by a nut (309) and a long threaded rod (304).

2. The adaptive orofacial muscle trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (101) of the trainer is designed to be detachable, and is divided into an upper part (201) and a lower part (301). The upper part (201) of the trainer is provided with a boss (207), and the boss (207) is provided with a threaded hole (211) in the center. The baffle (203) is provided with a threaded hole (212) in the center. The baffle (203) is prevented from falling off the short threaded rod (205) by a retaining spring (213). The short threaded rod (205) passes through the threaded hole (212), the short spring (202), and the threaded hole (211). The short threaded rod (205) is fixed to the boss (207) by the nut (204).

3. The adaptive orofacial muscle trainer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower half (301) of the main body of the trainer is provided with a boss (306), and the boss (306) is provided with a threaded hole (308) at the center. The baffle (303) is provided with a threaded hole (311) at the center. The baffle (303) is prevented from falling off the long threaded rod (304) by a retaining spring (310). The long threaded rod (304) passes through the threaded hole (311), the long spring (302), and the threaded hole (308). The long threaded rod (304) is fixed to the boss (306) by a nut (309).

4. The adaptive orofacial muscle trainer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the boss (207) is provided with a pressure sensor (214), the bottom of the short spring (202) is connected to the pressure sensor (214), and the proximity sensor (206) located next to the short spring (202) is fixed to the main body (101) of the trainer.

5. An adaptive orofacial muscle trainer according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pressure sensor (305) is provided on the surface of the boss (306). The bottom of the long spring (302) is connected to the pressure sensor (305). A proximity sensor (404) located next to the long spring (302) is connected to a nut (403). The nut (403) is engaged with a lead screw (402). The lead screw (402) is connected to a motor (401). The motor (401) is fixed to the main body (101) of the trainer.

6. The adaptive orofacial muscle trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the upper half (201) of the trainer body is provided with an LED display screen (210), and the upper surface inside the upper half (201) of the trainer body is provided with a battery compartment (209) which is connected to the LED display screen (210), the pressure sensor (214), the pressure sensor (305), the proximity sensor (206), the proximity sensor (404) and the motor (401).

7. An adaptive orofacial muscle trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The training device body (101) has threaded holes (103) and threaded holes (104) symmetrically designed on the left and right sides, respectively; The threaded hole (103) is used to assemble the upper half (201) of the trainer body with the lower half (301) of the trainer body; the threaded hole (104) is used to assemble the double-pass air pipe (102) with the trainer body (101).

8. An adaptive orofacial muscle trainer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower half (301) of the trainer body has a large number of air vents (307) arranged in a linear array at the tail end.

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