Soft palate activity measuring device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a soft palate motion range measuring device which comprises a main body base plate, the main body base plate is semicircular, a measuring assembly is arranged in the main body base plate in a sliding mode, a handle assembly is vertically arranged on the front face of the main body base plate, and the handle assembly can control the measuring assembly to slide in the main body base plate. And measuring the soft palate activity. The measuring rod can extend outwards and abut against the top of the soft palate at the corresponding position, the graduated scale of the telescopic support is used for observing the static (open) and dynamic (short tone a and long tone a) positions of the soft palate, the lifting amplitude of the left, middle and right soft palate can be further known, accurate quantitative indexes and data can be obtained, more accurate data results can be provided for subsequent treatment, and the measurement accuracy is improved. And meanwhile, longitudinal comparison before and after treatment and transverse comparison with similar lesion patients can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of measuring devices, in particular to a device for measuring the activity of the soft palate. Background Art

[0002] After various cerebrovascular diseases, patients will have varying degrees of muscle dysfunction, including weakness in lifting the soft palate on one or both sides, which can not close the nasopharyngeal passage in time, causing oral food to overflow from the nasal cavity during swallowing; at the same time, insufficient lifting of the soft palate can lead to varying degrees of dysarthria, which is manifested as obvious nasalization during speech, reduced speech clarity, and affects daily speech communication. Accurate soft palate activity measurement can observe the static (mouth opening) and dynamic (short and long a) positions of the soft palate, analyze whether there are changes and differences in the amplitude of the left, middle, and right soft palate lifting, and provide data analysis for rehabilitation treatment to meet the requirements of evidence-based medicine.

[0003] The soft palate movement assessment currently used is the soft palate movement module in the Frenchay dysarthria assessment. The assessment content is limited to the degree description and lacks quantitative indicators and data. It cannot provide more accurate data results for subsequent treatment. At the same time, there is a lack of longitudinal comparison before and after treatment and horizontal comparison with patients with similar lesions. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the utility model proposes a device for measuring the activity of the soft palate.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A device for measuring the activity of the soft palate comprises a main body substrate which is semicircular in shape. A measuring component is slidably arranged inside the main body substrate. A handle component is vertically arranged on the front side of the main body substrate. The handle component can control the measuring component to slide inside the main body substrate to measure the activity of the soft palate.

[0007] As a further improvement of the above technical solution:

[0008] Preferably, a measuring slide is provided inside the main body substrate, and the measuring component comprises a measuring rod provided on the measuring slide and a control component connected to the measuring rod.

[0009] Preferably, the number of the measuring slideways is 9, which are distributed on the main substrate in a circular array.

[0010] Preferably, a silicone sleeve is provided at the end of the measuring rod.

[0011] Preferably, the measuring rod is provided with scale lines.

[0012] Preferably, the control assembly includes a slip ring fixedly arranged in the measuring slide, a compression ring fixedly arranged on the measuring rod, a driving spring sleeved on the measuring rod and located between the compression ring and the slip ring, and a traction rope arranged at one end of the measuring rod and connected to the handle assembly, wherein the driving spring is initially in a compressed state.

[0013] Preferably, the handle assembly includes a mounting sleeve fixedly arranged on the side of the main body substrate, an extension sleeve threadedly connected to one end of the mounting sleeve, a rotating rod passing through the extension sleeve and the mounting sleeve in sequence, and a gripping rod fixedly arranged at the other end of the rotating rod, and the rotating rod passes through the interior of the main body substrate and is connected to the traction rope.

[0014] Preferably, an auxiliary tube is provided in the installation sleeve, the rotating rod passes through the auxiliary tube, and the auxiliary tube is used to support the rotating rod.

[0015] Preferably, a locking groove is provided on the extension sleeve, and a corresponding locking block is provided on the gripping rod.

[0016] Preferably, the number of the locking grooves is at least two and they are distributed in a circular array.

[0017] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0018] The measuring rod in the device provided by the utility model can be extended outward and pressed against the top of the soft palate at the corresponding position. The scale ruler of the telescopic bracket is used to observe the static (open mouth) and dynamic (pronouncing short sound a and long sound a) positions of the soft palate, and further know the elevation amplitude of the left, middle and right soft palates, so as to obtain accurate quantitative indicators and data, and provide more precise data results for subsequent treatment. At the same time, a longitudinal comparison before and after treatment and a horizontal comparison with patients with similar lesions can be made. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the main substrate of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the measuring rod structure of the utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1. main base plate; 2. measuring slide; 3. measuring rod; 4. silicone sleeve; 5. scale line; 6. slip ring; 7. compression ring; 8. driving spring; 9. traction rope; 10. mounting sleeve; 11. extension sleeve; 12. rotating rod; 13. grip rod; 14. auxiliary cylinder; 15. locking groove; 16. locking block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more; the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "head", "tail" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] The utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0028] As attached Figure 1 As shown, the device provided by the utility model specifically includes two parts: one, a measuring part; two, a handle control part;

[0029] As attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 3 With attached Figure 4As shown, the main body of the measuring part is a main substrate 1, which is formed by splicing two plates. The main substrate 1 can be made of an acrylic plate, mainly because the main substrate 1 is transparent. Nine measuring slideways 2 are arranged inside the main substrate 1, and the 9 measuring slideways 2 are distributed in a circular array. At the same time, one end of the measuring slideway 2 passes through the outer side of the main substrate 1, and the other end is connected to the groove in the center of the main substrate 1. A slip ring 6 is fixedly arranged in the measuring slideway 2, and the measuring rod 3 slides in the measuring slideway 2 and in the slip ring 6. A compression ring 7 is arranged on the measuring rod 3, and a driving spring 8 is sleeved on the measuring rod 3. The driving spring 8 is located between the compression ring 7 and the slip ring 6, and the initial state of the driving spring 8 is a compressed state.

[0030] A silicone sleeve 4 is provided at one end of the measuring rod 3 close to the outside, a traction rope 9 is provided at one end close to the inside, and scale lines 5 are provided on the measuring rod 3 .

[0031] As attached Figure 1 With attached Figure 2 As shown, the handle control part includes a mounting sleeve 10 fixedly arranged on the side of the main substrate 1, one end of the mounting sleeve 10 is threadedly connected to an extension sleeve 11, a rotating rod 12 passes through the extension sleeve 11 and the mounting sleeve 10 in sequence, and penetrates into the groove in the center of the main substrate 1, and is fixedly connected to the other end of the traction rope 9, and a grip rod 13 is arranged at the other end of the rotating rod 12.

[0032] In order to ensure the stability of the rotating rod 12 , an auxiliary tube 14 is provided in the mounting sleeve 10 , and the rotating rod 12 passes through the auxiliary tube 14 . The auxiliary tube 14 is used to support the rotating rod 12 .

[0033] In order to lock the rotating rod 12, a locking groove 15 is provided on the extension sleeve 11, and a corresponding locking block 16 is provided on the handle 13. In order to ensure stability during the locking process, the number of the locking grooves 15 is at least 2 and distributed in a circular array.

[0034] The use process and principle of this utility model:

[0035] 1. Insert the main substrate 1 deep into the oral cavity and adjust it to a suitable position.

[0036] 2. The operator holds the extension sleeve 11 with one hand and the gripping rod 13 with the other hand, and slightly pulls it backwards to disengage the locking block 16 from the locking groove 15 .

[0037] 3. Slowly rotate the grip 13 counterclockwise to prevent the measuring rod 3 from extending quickly under the action of the spring and causing damage to the oral cavity. At the same time, it reduces the passive lifting effect on the soft palate and makes the measurement result more accurate. The measuring rod 3 will slide outward under the restoring force of the spring. When each measuring rod 3 contacts the oral cavity, pressure is generated, so that the measuring rod 3 will not continue to extend. However, the measuring rod 3 that is not in contact with the oral cavity will continue to move until it contacts the oral cavity. Therefore, the extended length of each measuring rod 3 is inconsistent, making the data more accurate. The use of a silicone sleeve 4 is beneficial to protecting the patient's oral cavity.

[0038] 4. Read and record the readings on each measuring rod 3 to complete the measurement of the range of motion, mainly completing the measurement of the soft palate in three states: static (open mouth) and dynamic (pronouncing short sound a and long sound a).

[0039] 5. The operator rotates the grip 13 clockwise until the end of the measuring rod 3 returns to the main base plate 1, and slightly pushes it forward to insert the locking block 16 into the locking groove 15, and then removes the main base plate 1 from the oral cavity. During the static (open mouth) measurement of the soft palate, the locking block 16 can also be inserted into the locking groove 15 to prevent the spring force from continuously pressuring the oral cavity and affecting the accuracy of the reading and the comfort of the patient.

[0040] The above are only preferred specific implementation methods of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, who makes equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical scheme and utility model concept of the utility model, should be covered by the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A device for measuring soft palate mobility, characterized in that: The invention comprises a main body substrate (1), wherein the main body substrate (1) is semicircular, a measuring component is slidably arranged inside the main body substrate (1), and a handle component is vertically arranged on the front side of the main body substrate (1), and the handle component can control the measuring component to slide inside the main body substrate (1) to measure the mobility of the soft palate.

2. The device for measuring the activity of the soft palate according to claim 1, characterized in that: A measuring slideway (2) is arranged inside the main body substrate (1), and the measuring component comprises a measuring rod (3) arranged on the measuring slideway (2) and a control component connected to the measuring rod (3).

3. The device for measuring the activity of the soft palate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the measuring slideways (2) is 9, which are distributed on the main substrate (1) in a circular array.

4. The device for measuring the activity of the soft palate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the measuring rod (3) is provided with a silicone sleeve (4).

5. The device for measuring the activity of the soft palate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The measuring rod (3) is provided with scale lines (5).

6. The device for measuring the soft palate activity according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control assembly comprises a slip ring (6) fixedly arranged in the measuring slideway (2), a compression ring (7) fixedly arranged on the measuring rod (3), a driving spring (8) sleeved on the measuring rod (3) and located between the compression ring (7) and the slip ring (6), and a traction rope (9) arranged at one end of the measuring rod (3) and connected to the handle assembly, wherein the driving spring (8) is initially in a compressed state.

7. The device for measuring the activity of the soft palate according to claim 6, characterized in that: The handle assembly comprises a mounting sleeve (10) fixedly arranged on the side of the main base plate (1), an extension sleeve (11) threadedly connected to one end of the mounting sleeve (10), a rotating rod (12) passing through the extension sleeve (11) and the mounting sleeve (10) in sequence, and a gripping rod (13) fixedly arranged at the other end of the rotating rod (12); the rotating rod (12) passes through the interior of the main base plate (1) and is connected to the traction rope (9).

8. The device for measuring the activity of the soft palate according to claim 7, characterized in that: An auxiliary tube (14) is arranged in the installation sleeve (10), the rotating rod (12) passes through the auxiliary tube (14), and the auxiliary tube (14) is used to support the rotating rod (12).

9. The device for measuring the activity of the soft palate according to claim 7, characterized in that: The extension sleeve (11) is provided with a locking groove (15), and the gripping rod (13) is provided with a corresponding locking block (16).

10. The device for measuring the soft palate activity according to claim 9, characterized in that: The number of the locking grooves (15) is at least two and they are distributed in a circular array.

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