Perioral muscle function training device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a perioral muscle function training device, which relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and comprises a support ring, an upper lip accommodating part and a lower lip accommodating part, the support ring is an elastic support ring, and the support ring is used for being placed between teeth and lips; the upper lip containing part is fixedly connected with the supporting ring, the upper lip containing part is provided with an upper lip supporting face, the upper lip supporting face can make contact with the upper lip when the supporting ring is placed between the teeth and the lip, and the upper lip can apply first external force to the upper lip containing part through the upper lip supporting face; the lower lip containing part is fixedly connected with the supporting ring, the lower lip containing part is provided with a lower lip supporting face, the lower lip supporting face can make contact with the lower lip when the supporting ring is placed between the teeth and the lip, and the lower lip can apply second external force to the lower lip containing part through the lower lip supporting face; the supporting ring can be bent under the action of the first external force and the second external force, and the upper lip containing part and the lower lip containing part are made to be close to each other. The training effect of the perioral muscle function training device is easy to achieve.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical equipment, in particular to a perioral muscle function training device. Background Art

[0002] Mouth breathing refers to breathing through the mouth, rather than through the nasal cavity. Under normal circumstances, the nasal cavity is the main respiratory passage, with the functions of filtering, humidifying, heating the air, and defending against germs. Mouth breathing may be caused by nasal obstruction, abnormal nasal anatomical structure, or breathing habits, causing individuals to rely more on the mouth for breathing. Mouth breathing may affect the physiological development of the face and mouth, and may cause a series of health problems. Long-term mouth breathing may cause muscle disorders around the mouth, or lead to facial muscle incoordination, such as loose lip muscles, loose cheek muscles, lip eversion, abnormal tongue muscle position and tongue muscle dysfunction, thereby aggravating the poor development of the maxillofacial region. Therefore, after curing chronic or acute nasal respiratory diseases, perioral muscle function training is generally required to restore the normal function of the perioral muscles and guide the normal development of the maxillofacial region.

[0003] At present, most perioral muscle function trainers require patients to use their hands to assist in training, which is not convenient to use; or the perioral muscle function trainer is actively fixed with the lips, which increases the difficulty of training. For example, Chinese patent CN201820474305.X provides a lip muscle and tongue muscle trainer, which includes a trainer handle and a detachable head that are connected to each other. During training, it is necessary to hold the trainer handle and use the detachable head to train the perioral muscles, which is not convenient to use. Another example is the oral muscle function trainer provided by Chinese patent CN202023279581.7, which includes a lip muscle training part that is elastic and provides resistance when closing the lips to coordinate the strength of the lip muscles, and a wing plate to prevent swallowing. A lip accommodating part is arranged on the periphery of the lip muscle training part. During training, the patient needs to place his lips in the lip accommodating part and actively fix the perioral muscle function trainer with the help of his lips, which increases the difficulty of training. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a perioral muscle function training device to solve the problems existing in the prior art. The device has a simple structure and is easy to operate, making the training process simpler and easier. The device can be performed during work, study, and entertainment, and the operation difficulty is relatively low. The quality of the training exercises is easy to ensure and the training effect is easy to achieve.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following solutions:

[0006] The utility model provides a perioral muscle function trainer, comprising a support ring, an upper lip accommodating component and a lower lip accommodating component, wherein:

[0007] The support ring is an elastic support ring, and the support ring is used to be placed between the teeth and the lips;

[0008] The upper lip accommodating component is fixedly connected to the support ring, and the upper lip accommodating component has an upper lip supporting surface, and the upper lip supporting surface can contact the upper lip when the support ring is placed between the teeth and the lips, and the upper lip can apply a first external force to the upper lip accommodating component through the upper lip supporting surface;

[0009] The lower lip accommodating component is fixedly connected to the support ring, and the lower lip accommodating component has a lower lip supporting surface, and the lower lip supporting surface can contact the lower lip when the support ring is placed between the teeth and the lips, and the lower lip can apply a second external force to the lower lip accommodating component through the lower lip supporting surface; the support ring can bend under the action of the first external force and the second external force and make the upper lip accommodating component and the lower lip accommodating component close to each other.

[0010] Preferably, the upper lip accommodating part is provided with an upper lip groove, and the lower lip accommodating part is provided with a lower lip groove. The upper lip groove is arranged on the side of the upper lip accommodating part away from the lower lip accommodating part when the support ring is in a bent state, and the lower lip groove is arranged on the side of the lower lip accommodating part away from the upper lip accommodating part when the support ring is in a bent state. The upper lip groove has the upper lip supporting surface, and the lower lip groove has the lower lip supporting surface.

[0011] Preferably, the upper lip supporting surface and the lower lip supporting surface are both arc-shaped surfaces.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes at least one auxiliary fixing member, all of which are fixedly connected to the support ring, and the free ends of all of the auxiliary fixing members can extend between the upper lip and the lower lip to the outside of the lips, and the free ends of the auxiliary fixing members can extend toward the periphery of the lips.

[0013] Preferably, all of the auxiliary fixing members are V-shaped rods, each of the V-shaped rods includes a first fixing rod and a second fixing rod, one end of each of the first fixing rods is fixedly connected to one end of a second fixing rod to form the tip of the V-shaped rod, the other end of each of the first fixing rods is fixedly connected to the support ring, the other end of each of the second fixing rods extends toward the outer periphery of the lip, the tip of the V-shaped rod is located at the lip corner, and each of the lip corners corresponds to at least one tip of the V-shaped rod.

[0014] Preferably, there are two auxiliary fixing members, and the two auxiliary fixing members are symmetrically arranged with respect to a plane where the center line of the support ring in a free state is located.

[0015] Preferably, there is one upper lip accommodating component and one lower lip accommodating component each, the symmetry plane of the two auxiliary fixing parts is a first symmetry plane, and the upper lip accommodating component and the lower lip accommodating component are symmetrically arranged with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first symmetry plane.

[0016] Preferably, the support ring is curved in a direction away from the upper lip accommodating component and close to the center of the support ring.

[0017] Preferably, the support ring is symmetrical about a plane perpendicular to the first symmetry plane.

[0018] Preferably, the upper lip accommodating component, the lower lip accommodating component and the auxiliary fixing component are all elastic components.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has achieved the following technical effects:

[0020] The utility model provides a perioral muscle function trainer, comprising a support ring, an upper lip accommodating component and a lower lip accommodating component, wherein: the support ring is elastic, and is used to be placed between teeth and lips; the upper lip accommodating component is fixedly connected to the support ring, and the upper lip accommodating component has an upper lip supporting surface, and the upper lip can apply a first external force to the upper lip accommodating component through the upper lip supporting surface; the lower lip accommodating component is fixedly connected to the support ring, and the lower lip accommodating component has a lower lip supporting surface, and the lower lip can apply a second external force to the lower lip accommodating component through the lower lip supporting surface; the support ring can bend under the action of the first external force and the second external force and make the upper lip accommodating component and the lower lip accommodating component close to each other. By placing the support ring in the oral cavity between the teeth and the lips, and making the upper lip support surface below the upper lip, and making the lower lip support surface above the lower lip, the upper lip and lower lip support surfaces are respectively applied with force, so that the support ring can be bent. The elastic support ring after bending has the ability to restore deformation, so it can apply a resistance to the lips, thereby achieving a training effect. Since the support ring can be confined near the gums and between the cheeks corresponding to the gums, training can be carried out without the assistance of hands or lips. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient, making the training process simpler and easier. It can be carried out during work, study, and entertainment, and the operation difficulty is relatively low. The completion quality of the training exercises is easy to guarantee, and the training effect is easy to achieve. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0022] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the perioral muscle function training device provided by the utility model in the first direction;

[0023] Figure 2 A front view of the perioral muscle function training device provided by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the perioral muscle function trainer provided by the utility model in the second direction;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the perioral muscle function trainer provided by the utility model when the mouth is open and the teeth are closed;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of wearing the perioral muscle function trainer provided by the utility model when the mouth is closed;

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the perioral muscle function trainer provided by the utility model when the mouth is open, the teeth are open, and the tip of the tongue is raised;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the perioral muscle function trainer provided by the utility model when the mouth is open, the teeth are open, and the tongue is sucked to the upper palate;

[0029] In the figure: 100, perioral muscle function trainer; 1, support ring; 2, upper lip accommodating part; 201, upper lip supporting surface; 202, upper lip groove; 3, lower lip accommodating part; 301, lower lip supporting surface; 302, lower lip groove; 4, auxiliary fixing part; 401, first fixing rod; 402, second fixing rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0031] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a perioral muscle function training device to solve the problems existing in the prior art. The device has a simple structure and is easy to operate, making the training process simpler and easier. The device can be performed during work, study, and entertainment, and the operation difficulty is relatively low. The quality of the training exercises is easy to ensure and the training effect is easy to achieve.

[0032] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0033] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the utility model provides a perioral muscle function trainer 100, comprising a support ring 1, an upper lip accommodating component 2 and a lower lip accommodating component 3, wherein: the support ring 1 is elastic, and is used to be placed between the teeth and the lips; the upper lip accommodating component 2 is fixedly connected to the support ring 1, and the upper lip accommodating component 2 has an upper lip supporting surface 201, and the upper lip supporting surface 201 can contact the upper lip when the support ring 1 is placed between the teeth and the lips, and the upper lip can apply a first external force to the upper lip accommodating component 2 through the upper lip supporting surface 201; the lower lip accommodating component 3 is fixedly connected to the support ring 1, and the lower lip accommodating component 3 has a lower lip supporting surface 301, and the lower lip supporting surface 301 can contact the lower lip when the support ring 1 is placed between the teeth and the lips, and the lower lip can apply a second external force to the lower lip accommodating component 3 through the lower lip supporting surface 301; the support ring 1 can bend under the action of the first external force and the second external force and make the upper lip accommodating component 2 and the lower lip accommodating component 3 close to each other.

[0034] By placing the support ring 1 in the oral cavity between the teeth and the lips, and making the upper lip support surface 201 located below the upper lip, and making the lower lip support surface 301 located above the lower lip, the upper lip and lower lip respectively apply forces to the upper lip support surface 201 and the lower lip support surface 301, so that the support ring 1 can be bent. The elastic support ring 1 after bending has the ability to restore deformation, so it can apply a resistance to the lips, thereby achieving a training effect. Since the support ring 1 can be confined near the gums and between the cheeks corresponding to the gums, training can be carried out without the assistance of hands or lips. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient, making the training process simpler and easier. It can be carried out during work, study, and entertainment, and the operation difficulty is relatively low. The completion quality of the training exercises is easy to ensure, and the training effect is easy to achieve.

[0035] In this embodiment, the upper lip accommodating part 2 is provided with an upper lip groove 202, and the lower lip accommodating part 3 is provided with a lower lip groove 302. The upper lip groove 202 is provided on the side of the upper lip accommodating part 2 away from the lower lip accommodating part 3 when the support ring 1 is in a bent state, and the lower lip groove 302 is provided on the side of the lower lip accommodating part 3 away from the upper lip accommodating part 2 when the support ring 1 is in a bent state. The upper lip groove 202 has an upper lip support surface 201, and the lower lip groove 302 has a lower lip support surface 301. By providing the upper lip groove 202 and the lower lip groove 302, the lips can be restricted in the upper lip groove 202 and the lower lip groove 302, which is convenient for applying force to the upper lip accommodating part 2 and the lower lip accommodating part 3, and reduces the difficulty of operation.

[0036] In this embodiment, the upper lip support surface 201 and the lower lip support surface 301 are both arc-shaped surfaces, which can better match the upper lip and the lower lip, and are conducive to improving the comfort of training.

[0037] In this embodiment, at least one auxiliary fixing member 4 is further included, and all the auxiliary fixing members 4 are fixedly connected to the support ring 1. The free ends of all the auxiliary fixing members 4 can extend between the upper lip and the lower lip to the outside of the lips, and the free ends of the auxiliary fixing members 4 can extend toward the outer periphery of the lips. The free ends of the auxiliary fixing members 4 and the support ring 1 are respectively located at the inner and outer sides of the lips and part of the cheeks at corresponding positions, thereby forming a limiting effect, which can prevent the trainer from falling off easily.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment, all auxiliary fixing members 4 are V-shaped rods, each V-shaped rod includes a first fixing rod 401 and a second fixing rod 402, one end of each first fixing rod 401 is fixedly connected to one end of a second fixing rod 402 to form the tip of the V-shaped rod, the other end of each first fixing rod 401 is fixedly connected to the support ring 1, and the other end of each second fixing rod 402 extends toward the outer periphery of the lip, the tip of the V-shaped rod is located at the lip corner, and each lip corner corresponds to at least one tip of the V-shaped rod. Figure 4 As shown, after wearing, the opening of the V-shaped rod faces the periphery of the lips, the corners of the mouth are located between the first fixing rod 401 and the second fixing rod 402, and the tip of the V-shaped rod is located near the corners of the mouth, thereby forming a limiting effect on the corners of the mouth.

[0039] As a preferred embodiment, there are two auxiliary fixing members 4, and the two auxiliary fixing members 4 are symmetrically arranged about a plane where the center line of the support ring 1 in the free state is located.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment, there is one upper lip accommodating part 2 and one lower lip accommodating part 3, the symmetry plane of the two auxiliary fixing parts 4 is the first symmetry plane, and the upper lip accommodating part 2 and the lower lip accommodating part 3 are symmetrically arranged with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first symmetry plane.

[0041] In this embodiment, the support ring 1 is bent in a direction away from the upper lip receiving part 2 and close to the center of the support ring 1. The initial state of the support ring 1 is designed to be bent in the direction required to be bent later, so that the support ring 1 can be bent in a preset direction better under the action of external force, reducing the difficulty of training.

[0042] As a preferred embodiment, the support ring 1 is symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first symmetry plane.

[0043] In this embodiment, the upper lip accommodating component 2, the lower lip accommodating component 3 and the auxiliary fixing component 4 are all elastic components, which reduce or avoid damage to the user caused by the upper lip accommodating component 2, the lower lip accommodating component 3 and the auxiliary fixing component 4 during training.

[0044] As a preferred embodiment, the support ring 1 includes an outer support ring and an inner support ring, the inner support ring is wrapped in the outer support ring, the outer support ring and the upper lip accommodating part 2, the lower lip accommodating part 3 and the auxiliary fixing part 4 are preferably integrally formed, the outer support ring, the upper lip accommodating part 2, the lower lip accommodating part 3 and the auxiliary fixing part 4 are all made of silicone, the inner support ring is made of PP, the inner support ring is harder than the outer support ring and other structures, the elasticity and strength of the support ring are improved by the inner support ring, and the outer support ring, the upper lip accommodating part 2, the lower lip accommodating part 3 and the auxiliary fixing part 4 that are in direct contact with the lip are softer, thereby reducing or avoiding damage to the user.

[0045] As a preferred embodiment, the support ring 1 is elliptical, and the two ends of the support ring 1 in the small diameter direction are provided with an upper lip accommodating part 2 and a lower lip accommodating part 3, and the two ends of the support ring 1 in the large diameter direction are provided with auxiliary fixing members 4. The first fixing rod 401 and the second fixing rod 402 are both cylindrical.

[0046] The method of using the perioral muscle function training device 100 provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0047] Wearing of the perioral muscle function trainer 100: Figure 4 As shown, the support ring 1 is put into the mouth to expand the circumference of the mouth so that the upper lip accommodating part 2 and the lower lip accommodating part 3 support the lips, and the second fixing rod 402 extends out of the lips. The upper lip accommodating part 2, the lower lip accommodating part 3 and the auxiliary fixing part 4 can fix the lips, so that the trainer is not easy to fall off.

[0048] Lip and cheek muscle training: Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when the patient performs the upper and lower mouth closing movement, the support ring 1 will resist the movement of the lips through the upper lip accommodating part 2 and the lower lip accommodating part 3, thereby exercising the lip and cheek muscles, balancing the strength of the lip and cheek muscles and the tongue muscles, and improving the condition of opening the lips and showing teeth.

[0049] Tongue muscle training: The patient's lips are relaxed and in a half-open state. At this time, the upper lip accommodating part 2 and the lower lip accommodating part 3 can support the upper lip and the lower lip respectively under the elastic force of the supporting ring 1; Figure 6 As shown, stick out your tongue and lift it up, and keep this action for a few seconds; repeat this action several times to exercise the strength of the posterior tongue muscles. Move the tip of the tongue around the lips to exercise the flexibility of the tongue and the strength of the tongue muscles; prepare for tongue lifting training.

[0050] This tongue muscle training requires that the tongue and lips cannot touch each other. If the training device of the present invention is not used for auxiliary training, the tongue is likely to touch the lips, which makes the training difficult and the training effect difficult to ensure. The upper lip accommodating part 2 and the lower lip accommodating part 3 of the training device of the present invention can support the upper lip and the lower lip, which can reduce the difficulty of operation and ensure the training effect.

[0051] Tongue lifting training and swallowing training: Figure 4 As shown, bite the teeth together and place the tip of the tongue on the palatal papilla, then suck the tongue onto the upper palate (as shown in the figure). Figure 7 Next, open your teeth and hold the position for a few seconds; repeat this action several times to train the tongue muscles to prepare for good swallowing.

[0052] Swallowing training: Bite your teeth together (such as Figure 4 As shown in the figure, swallowing can be performed. When patients with mouth breathing do not use the training device for swallowing training, they tend to close their lips, and force will be applied between the upper and lower lips, and swallow with the strength of the lips, which affects the training effect. During normal swallowing training, the lips are required not to apply force. This training device can open the lips to avoid the involuntary force of the lip muscles during swallowing, thus ensuring the training effect.

[0053] This training device can achieve ideal results when combined with muscle function training exercises. The training exercises include:

[0054] 1. Correct tongue position training

[0055] Place the tip of the tongue about 5 mm behind the front teeth (the small protrusion behind the upper front teeth);

[0056] Keep the upper and lower back teeth slightly apart and not touching;

[0057] Breathe through your nose;

[0058] Maintain each position for one minute and practice 10 sets per day.

[0059] 2. Tongue flicking training

[0060] Place the tip of your tongue at the "N" point;

[0061] Suck the tongue belly against the palate and hold for 2 seconds;

[0062] Quickly move the tongue away from the palate to make a "click" sound;

[0063] 5 sets per day, 2 minutes per set.

[0064] 3. Tongue suction palate training

[0065] The tip of the tongue is placed 5mm behind the upper incisor, and the tongue belly is sucked tightly against the palate;

[0066] Open your mouth wide for 10 seconds, then do opening and closing exercises;

[0067] The tongue remains on the roof of the mouth at all times;

[0068] 5 sets per day, 1 minute per set.

[0069] 4. Tongue thinning training

[0070] Extend your tongue out of your mouth to make it pointy;

[0071] Lift the tip of your tongue into a surfboard shape to make it thinner, and hold for 30 seconds;

[0072] 5 sets per day, 2 times per set.

[0073] 5. Grinning swallowing training

[0074] Stretch your lips open;

[0075] Open your mouth and place the tip of your tongue at the "N" point;

[0076] Perform swallowing maneuvers.

[0077] The present invention uses specific examples to illustrate the principle and implementation of the present invention. The above examples are only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of ​​the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A perioral muscle function training device, characterized in that: It includes a support ring, an upper lip receiving part and a lower lip receiving part, wherein: The support ring is an elastic support ring, and the support ring is used to be placed between the teeth and the lips; The upper lip accommodating component is fixedly connected to the support ring, and the upper lip accommodating component has an upper lip supporting surface, and the upper lip supporting surface can contact the upper lip when the support ring is placed between the teeth and the lips, and the upper lip can apply a first external force to the upper lip accommodating component through the upper lip supporting surface; The lower lip accommodating component is fixedly connected to the support ring, and the lower lip accommodating component has a lower lip supporting surface, and the lower lip supporting surface can contact the lower lip when the support ring is placed between the teeth and the lips, and the lower lip can apply a second external force to the lower lip accommodating component through the lower lip supporting surface; the support ring can bend under the action of the first external force and the second external force and make the upper lip accommodating component and the lower lip accommodating component approach each other; It also includes at least one auxiliary fixing member, all of which are fixedly connected to the support ring, and the free ends of all of the auxiliary fixing members can extend between the upper lip and the lower lip to the outside of the lips, and the free ends of the auxiliary fixing members can extend in the direction of the outer periphery of the lips; the free ends of the auxiliary fixing members and the support ring are respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the lips and part of the cheeks at corresponding positions; All of the auxiliary fixing parts are V-shaped rods, each of the V-shaped rods includes a first fixing rod and a second fixing rod, one end of each of the first fixing rods is fixedly connected to one end of a second fixing rod to form the tip of the V-shaped rod, the other end of each of the first fixing rods is fixedly connected to the support ring, the other end of each of the second fixing rods extends toward the outer periphery of the lip, the tip of the V-shaped rod is located at the lip corner, and each of the lip corners corresponds to at least one tip of the V-shaped rod.

2. The perioral muscle function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper lip accommodating component is provided with an upper lip groove, and the lower lip accommodating component is provided with a lower lip groove. The upper lip groove is arranged on the side of the upper lip accommodating component away from the lower lip accommodating component when the support ring is in a bent state, and the lower lip groove is arranged on the side of the lower lip accommodating component away from the upper lip accommodating component when the support ring is in a bent state. The upper lip groove has the upper lip supporting surface, and the lower lip groove has the lower lip supporting surface.

3. The perioral muscle function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper lip supporting surface and the lower lip supporting surface are both arc-shaped surfaces.

4. The perioral muscle function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two auxiliary fixing members, and the two auxiliary fixing members are symmetrically arranged about a plane where the center line of the support ring in a free state is located.

5. The perioral muscle function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There is one upper lip accommodating component and one lower lip accommodating component each, and the symmetry plane of the two auxiliary fixing members is a first symmetry plane. The upper lip accommodating component and the lower lip accommodating component are symmetrically arranged with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first symmetry plane.

6. The perioral muscle function training device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support ring is curved in a direction away from the upper lip accommodating component and close to the center of the support ring, and the support ring is symmetrical about a plane perpendicular to the first symmetry plane.

7. The perioral muscle function training device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper lip accommodating component, the lower lip accommodating component and the auxiliary fixing member are all elastic components.

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