A breath parameter chip waterproof mounting structure of a mandibular advancement oral appliance

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical fields of mandibular advancement appliance, and especially relates to a waterproof installation structure of a respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral appliance, which comprises a connecting block, an upper installation block and a lower installation block, a through groove is formed in the connecting block, the upper installation block and the lower installation block are installed in the through groove, a respiratory parameter chip is installed in the installation groove, a first communication groove is formed in the lower installation block, the respiratory parameter chip is packaged in the installation groove, a first communication groove and a second communication groove are arranged on both sides of the installation groove, the air exhaled by a user is discharged from the first communication groove, the inhaled air is inhaled from the second communication groove, the two steps of exhaling and inhaling are carried out in the first communication groove and the second communication groove respectively, therefore, when the air is inhaled, the condensed water droplets will not flow, and the situation that the condensed water droplets are brought into the installation groove or the oral cavity during the inhaling process is prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mandibular advancement orthodontic devices, and more particularly to a waterproof mounting structure for a respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral orthodontic device. Background Technology

[0002] Mandibular advancement oral appliances passively protrude the mandible forward during sleep, changing the positional relationship of the mandible, tongue, soft palate, and uvula, stabilizing the mandible and tongue, increasing the cross-sectional area and stability of the upper airway, thereby effectively preventing airway collapse. Mandibular advancement oral appliances have the advantages of being comfortable to wear, easy to use, noiseless, and portable. With the development of intelligent medical technology, intelligent mandibular advancement oral appliances with integrated respiratory parameter monitoring functions have gradually become a research hotspot. By installing a miniature respiratory parameter chip inside the mandibular advancement oral appliance, key physiological parameters such as respiratory rate, airflow intensity, snoring, and blood oxygen saturation during the patient's sleep can be monitored in real time, objectively evaluating the treatment effect of MAD and providing a scientific basis for doctors to adjust treatment plans. However, the air exhaled by users contains moisture. As a precision electronic component, the respiratory parameter chip is extremely susceptible to liquid intrusion, which can cause short circuits, corrosion, or even damage, leading to the failure of the monitoring function. On the other hand, completely sealing the respiratory parameter chip will affect its monitoring effect. Therefore, how to make the chip waterproof while ensuring the accuracy of respiratory parameter monitoring is a key technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in the design of intelligent mandibular advancement oral appliance.

[0003] To address these issues, this invention proposes a waterproof mounting structure for the respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral orthodontic appliance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a waterproof mounting structure for the respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral orthodontic appliance, overcoming the deficiencies of existing technologies and aiming to solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a waterproof mounting structure for a breathing parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral appliance, comprising: The device comprises a connecting block, an upper mounting block, and a lower mounting block; the connecting block has a through groove, and the upper and lower mounting blocks are installed in the through groove; the lower mounting block has an installation groove; a sealing layer is fixedly connected to the lower end of the upper mounting block, and the upper and lower mounting blocks are connected by bolts; a breathing parameter chip is installed in the installation groove. A first connecting groove is provided on the lower mounting block; the first connecting groove is connected to the mounting groove, and the bottom of the first connecting groove is inclined so that when the gas passes through the first connecting groove, water vapor condenses into water droplets and flows along the bottom of the first connecting groove to the outside of the lower mounting block.

[0006] Preferably, the lower mounting block has a second connecting groove, which is connected to the mounting groove, and the second connecting groove is symmetrically arranged with the first connecting groove.

[0007] Preferably, a pair of connection interfaces are fixedly connected to the lower mounting block; the first connecting slot and the second connecting slot are connected to the corresponding connection interfaces.

[0008] Preferably, both the first connecting slot and the second connecting slot are equipped with silicone flexible diaphragm valves; the silicone flexible diaphragm valve in the first connecting slot is unidirectionally open to the front; the silicone flexible diaphragm valve in the second connecting slot is unidirectionally open to the rear.

[0009] By encapsulating the breathing parameter chip in the mounting slot, and then setting a first connecting slot and a second connecting slot on both sides of the mounting slot, the user's exhaled air is discharged through the first connecting slot, and the inhaled air is drawn in through the second connecting slot. The two steps of exhalation and inhalation are carried out in the first connecting slot and the second connecting slot respectively. Therefore, when inhaling air, the condensed water droplets will not be moved, preventing the condensed water droplets from being brought into the mounting slot or mouth during the inhalation process.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom and walls of the first and second connecting channels are provided with flow guide patterns.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting groove has arc-shaped grooves on both sides, the arc of which is greater than 90 degrees, and the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove are connected to the corresponding arc-shaped grooves.

[0012] Preferably, a buckle is fixedly connected to the front end of the lower mounting block, and an absorbent block is engaged with the front end of the lower mounting block by the buckle; an absorbent layer is fixedly connected to the absorbent block; the absorbent block and the absorbent layer are located below the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove.

[0013] By setting arc-shaped grooves on both sides of the installation groove, water droplets can be prevented from entering the installation groove from the No. 1 connecting groove when the user's body is tilted, thus preventing them from affecting the breathing parameter chip.

[0014] Preferably, the front end of the lower mounting block is rotatably connected inside the connecting block, and a counterweight is fixedly connected below the rotatable position of the lower mounting block.

[0015] In this invention, a counterweight is provided below the lower mounting block. Therefore, when the user lies down, the counterweight, upper mounting block, and lower mounting block as a whole can rotate under the action of gravity, so that the lower mounting block and upper mounting block as a whole can always be in a horizontal state. Therefore, even when the user lies down, the upper mounting block and lower mounting block of this invention are still in a horizontal state, so that the water vapor in the air exhaled by the user can still be discharged from the lower mounting block along the bottom of the first connecting groove after condensing on the groove wall. This invention rotatably connects the lower mounting block to the connecting block, and then sets a counterweight block below the lower mounting block, so that the center of gravity of the counterweight block, the upper mounting block, and the lower mounting block as a whole is oriented downward. Therefore, when the user lies down, the lower mounting block and the upper mounting block can rotate and return to a horizontal state. Thus, even if the user lies down, it will not affect the discharge of water droplets from the first connecting channel of this invention, ensuring the effectiveness of the invention.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are: 1. This invention encapsulates a respiratory parameter chip within an installation slot, and then sets up a first connecting slot and a second connecting slot on both sides of the installation slot. The air exhaled by the user is discharged through the first connecting slot, and the air inhaled is drawn in through the second connecting slot. The two steps of exhalation and inhalation are carried out in the first connecting slot and the second connecting slot, respectively. Therefore, when inhaling air, it will not cause the condensed water droplets to flow, preventing the condensed water droplets from being brought into the installation slot or mouth during the inhalation process.

[0017] 2. This invention provides arc-shaped grooves on both sides of the mounting groove. The arc-shaped grooves prevent water droplets from entering the mounting groove from the first connecting groove when the user's body is tilted, thus preventing them from affecting the breathing parameter chip.

[0018] 3. By rotatably connecting the lower mounting block to the connecting block and setting a counterweight block below the lower mounting block, the center of gravity of the counterweight block, the upper mounting block, and the lower mounting block as a whole is oriented downward. Therefore, when the user lies down, the lower mounting block and the upper mounting block can rotate and return to a horizontal state. Thus, even if the user lies down, it will not affect the discharge of water droplets from the first connecting channel of the present invention, ensuring the effectiveness of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the waterproof installation structure of the respiratory parameter chip of the mandibular advancement oral orthodontic appliance of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower mounting block and the upper mounting block in this invention; Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower mounting block in this invention; Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Connecting block; 11. Upper mounting block; 12. Lower mounting block; 13. Through groove; 14. Mounting groove; 15. Sealing layer; 16. Breathing parameter chip; 2. First connecting groove; 21. Second connecting groove; 22. Connecting interface; 23. Flow guide pattern; 24. Silicone flexible diaphragm valve; 25. Arc groove; 26. Buckle; 27. Absorbent block; 28. Absorbent layer; 3. Counterweight block. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] Example 1: Refer to the appendix of the instruction manual. Figures 1 to 6 A waterproof mounting structure for a respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral appliance, comprising: The assembly includes a connecting block 1, an upper mounting block 11, and a lower mounting block 12. A through groove 13 is formed within the connecting block 1, and the upper mounting block 11 and lower mounting block 12 are installed within the through groove 13. An mounting groove 14 is formed on the lower mounting block 12. A sealing layer 15 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the upper mounting block 11, and the upper mounting block 11 and lower mounting block 12 are connected by bolts. A breathing parameter chip 16 is installed within the mounting groove 14. A first connecting groove 2 is provided on the lower mounting block 12; the first connecting groove 2 is connected to the mounting groove 14, and the bottom of the first connecting groove 2 is inclined so that when the gas passes through the first connecting groove 2, the water vapor condenses into water droplets and flows along the bottom of the first connecting groove 2 to the outside of the lower mounting block 12.

[0023] In this invention, a second connecting groove 21 is provided on the lower mounting block 12. The second connecting groove 21 is connected to the mounting groove 14, and the second connecting groove 21 is symmetrically arranged with the first connecting groove 2.

[0024] In this invention, a pair of connection interfaces 22 are fixedly connected to the lower mounting block 12; the first connecting slot 2 and the second connecting slot 21 are connected to the corresponding connection interfaces 22.

[0025] In this invention, both the first connecting groove 2 and the second connecting groove 21 are equipped with silicone flexible diaphragm valves 24; the silicone flexible diaphragm valve 24 in the first connecting groove 2 is unidirectionally open to the front; the silicone flexible diaphragm valve 24 in the second connecting groove 21 is unidirectionally open to the rear.

[0026] In this invention, the respiratory parameter chip 16 is encapsulated in the mounting slot 14. The upper mounting block 11 and the sealing layer 15 are connected above the lower mounting block 12. The connecting block 1 is installed below the mandibular advancement oral appliance, and the connecting interface 22 is connected to the mandibular advancement oral appliance through a hose. After the user wears the mandibular advancement oral appliance, the exhaled air can enter the first connecting slot 2 through the hose and the connecting interface 22. The exhaled air of the user drives the air flow in the mounting slot 14, so that the respiratory parameter chip 16 installed in the mounting slot 14 detects parameters such as the user's breathing frequency and time. The water vapor in the user's exhaled air condenses on the slot wall of the first connecting slot 2 and flows down the slot wall to the bottom of the first connecting slot 2. Then it flows along the inclined bottom of the first connecting slot 2 and flows out of the lower mounting block 12 through the slot opening of the first connecting slot 2. The air exhaled by the user flows along the first connecting groove 2 and finally flows out from the opening of the first connecting groove 2 at the front end of the lower mounting block 12. The first connecting groove 2 is connected to the mounting groove 14. Therefore, when the air passes through the first connecting groove 2, it will cause the air in the mounting groove 14 to flow through the air disturbance. As a result, the air exhaled by the user will not directly contact the breathing parameter chip 16 in the mounting groove 14, thereby reducing the impact of water vapor in the air exhaled by the user on the breathing parameter chip 16. At the same time, the bottom of the first connecting groove 2 is inclined to guide the condensed water droplets to flow out of the lower mounting block 12. In this invention, a second connecting groove 21 is opened on the other side of the mounting groove 14, and silicone flexible diaphragm valves 24 with opposite conduction directions are respectively installed in the first connecting groove 2 and the second connecting groove 21. The silicone flexible diaphragm valve 24 in the first connecting groove 2 is close to the slot opening at the front end of the lower mounting block 12, and the silicone flexible diaphragm valve 24 in the second connecting groove 2 is close to the connection interface 22. The silicone flexible diaphragm valves 24 can achieve unidirectional conduction. The silicone flexible diaphragm valve 24 in the first connecting groove 2 allows air to flow outward in one direction, and the silicone flexible diaphragm valve 24 in the second connecting groove 21 allows air to flow inward in one direction. Therefore, the air exhaled by the user passes through a... When the air flows out of the lower mounting block 12 through the first connecting groove 2, the second connecting groove 21 is closed. When the user inhales air from outside the lower mounting block 12, the inhaled air enters the second connecting groove 21 through the opening at the front end of the lower mounting block 12. It then flows unidirectionally along the second connecting groove 21, entering the mandibular advancement oral appliance and the user's oral cavity through the connecting interface 22 and the hose. At this time, the first connecting groove 2 is closed, so the user's exhalation and inhalation are carried out through the first connecting groove 2 and the second connecting groove 21 respectively. Therefore, when the user inhales, there will be no air flow that carries condensed water droplets into the mounting groove 14 or the oral cavity. This invention encapsulates the breathing parameter chip 16 within the mounting slot 14, and then sets a first connecting slot 2 and a second connecting slot 21 on both sides of the mounting slot 14. The air exhaled by the user is discharged through the first connecting slot 2, and the air inhaled is drawn in through the second connecting slot 21. The two steps of exhalation and inhalation are carried out in the first connecting slot 2 and the second connecting slot 21 respectively. Therefore, when inhaling air, the condensed water droplets will not be moved, preventing the condensed water droplets from being brought into the mounting slot 14 or the mouth during the inhalation process.

[0027] In this invention, the bottom and walls of the first connecting groove 2 and the second connecting groove 21 are provided with flow guide patterns 23.

[0028] In this invention, arc-shaped grooves 25 are provided on both sides of the mounting groove 14. The arc of the arc-shaped groove 25 is greater than 90 degrees. The first connecting groove 2 and the second connecting groove 21 are connected to the corresponding arc-shaped groove 25.

[0029] In this invention, a buckle 26 is fixedly connected to the front end of the lower mounting block 12, and an absorbent block 27 is engaged with the front end of the lower mounting block 12 through the buckle 26; an absorbent layer 28 is fixedly connected to the absorbent block 27; the absorbent block 27 and the absorbent layer 28 are located below the first connecting groove 2 and the second connecting groove 21.

[0030] In this invention, the guide lines 23 on the first connecting channel 2 can guide the water droplets condensed on the channel wall to flow downwards, gather at the bottom of the first connecting channel 2, and then flow out of the lower mounting block 12. In this invention, the arc-shaped grooves 25 on both sides of the mounting groove 14 are arc-shaped on the side closest to the breathing parameter chip 16. When the user's body is tilted, the connecting block 1, the upper mounting block 11 and the lower mounting block 12 tilt together with the user's body. During this process, even if the water droplets in the first connecting groove 2 flow into the mounting groove 14, they will be blocked by the arc-shaped groove wall of the arc-shaped groove 25, thereby preventing the water droplets from flowing into the mounting groove 14 when the user's body is tilted. In this invention, the front end of the lower mounting block 12 is connected to an absorbent block 27 and an absorbent layer 28 via a snap fastener 26. The absorbent block 27 can be inserted into the snap fastener 26, so that the porous absorbent layer 28 can absorb water droplets flowing out of the lower mounting block 12, thereby preventing water droplets from dripping and affecting oral hygiene. The present invention provides arc-shaped grooves 25 on both sides of the mounting groove 14. The arc-shaped grooves 25 can prevent water droplets from entering the mounting groove 14 from the first connecting groove 2 when the user's body is tilted, thus preventing water droplets from affecting the breathing parameter chip 16.

[0031] Example 2: Based on Example 1, refer to the appendix of the instruction manual. Figures 1 to 6 In this invention, the front end of the lower mounting block 12 is rotatably connected to the connecting block 1, and a counterweight block 3 is fixedly connected below the rotatable position of the lower mounting block 12.

[0032] In this invention, a counterweight 3 is provided below the lower mounting block 12. Therefore, when the user lies down, the counterweight 3, the upper mounting block 11, and the lower mounting block 12 can rotate under the action of gravity, so that the lower mounting block 12 and the upper mounting block 11 can always be in a horizontal state. Therefore, even when the user lies down, the upper mounting block 11 and the lower mounting block 12 of this invention are still in a horizontal state. Thus, the water vapor in the air exhaled by the user can still be discharged from the lower mounting block 12 along the bottom of the first connecting groove 2 after condensing on the groove wall of the first connecting groove 2. This invention rotatably connects the lower mounting block 12 to the connecting block 1, and then sets a counterweight block 3 below the lower mounting block 12, so that the center of gravity of the counterweight block 3, the upper mounting block 11 and the lower mounting block 12 as a whole is oriented downward. Therefore, when the user lies down, the lower mounting block 12 and the upper mounting block 11 can rotate and return to a horizontal state. Thus, even if the user lies down, it will not affect the discharge of water droplets from the first connecting channel 2 of this invention, ensuring the effectiveness of this invention.

[0033] The foregoing has shown and described 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 embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A waterproof mounting structure for a respiratory parameter chip in a mandibular advancement oral appliance, characterized in that, include: The assembly includes a connecting block (1), an upper mounting block (11), and a lower mounting block (12). A through groove (13) is provided in the connecting block (1), and the upper mounting block (11) and the lower mounting block (12) are installed in the through groove (13). An installation groove (14) is provided on the lower mounting block (12). A sealing layer (15) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the upper mounting block (11), and the upper mounting block (11) and the lower mounting block (12) are connected by bolts. A breathing parameter chip (16) is installed in the installation groove (14). A first connecting groove (2) is provided on the lower mounting block (12); the first connecting groove (2) is connected to the mounting groove (14), and the bottom of the first connecting groove (2) is inclined so that when the gas passes through the first connecting groove (2), the water vapor condenses into water droplets and flows along the bottom of the first connecting groove (2) to the outside of the lower mounting block (12).

2. The waterproof mounting structure for the respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower mounting block (12) is provided with a second connecting groove (21), which is connected to the mounting groove (14). The second connecting groove (21) is symmetrically arranged with the first connecting groove (2).

3. The waterproof mounting structure for the respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that: A pair of connection interfaces (22) are fixedly connected to the lower mounting block (12); the first connecting slot (2) and the second connecting slot (21) are connected to the corresponding connection interfaces (22).

4. The waterproof mounting structure for the respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the first connecting groove (2) and the second connecting groove (21) are equipped with silicone flexible diaphragm valves (24); the silicone flexible diaphragm valve (24) in the first connecting groove (2) is unidirectionally open to the front; the silicone flexible diaphragm valve (24) in the second connecting groove (21) is unidirectionally open to the rear.

5. The waterproof mounting structure for the respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom and walls of the first connecting channel (2) and the second connecting channel (21) are provided with flow guide patterns (23).

6. The waterproof mounting structure for the respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting groove (14) has arc-shaped grooves (25) on both sides. The arc of the arc-shaped groove (25) is greater than 90 degrees. The first connecting groove (2) and the second connecting groove (21) are connected to the corresponding arc-shaped groove (25).

7. The waterproof mounting structure for the respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower mounting block (12) is fixedly connected to a buckle (26) at its front end, and the lower mounting block (12) is engaged with an absorption block (27) at its front end by the buckle (26); an absorption layer (28) is fixedly connected to the absorption block (27); the absorption block (27) and the absorption layer (28) are located below the first connecting groove (2) and the second connecting groove (21).

8. The waterproof mounting structure for the respiratory parameter chip of a mandibular advancement oral appliance according to claim 7, characterized in that: The front end of the lower mounting block (12) is rotatably connected inside the connecting block (1), and a counterweight block (3) is fixedly connected below the rotating position of the lower mounting block (12).

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