Dysphagia training device

By designing a dysphagia training device including a worm gear and a lifting mechanism, the difficulty of using existing devices in patients who cannot actively occlude, and effective dysphagia training for these patients is achieved.

CN222444710UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-11SUN YAT SEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SUN YAT SEN UNIV
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Application Number
CN202420813725.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-19
Publication Date
2025-02-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-19

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Technical Problem

Existing dysphagia training devices are not effective in helping patients who cannot actively engage in training.

Method used

A swallowing disorder training device is designed, including a training rack, a bite plate, a spring, a lifting groove, a slide rod, a connecting sleeve, a motor and a worm gear mechanism. The worm gear and worm mechanism are driven by a motor to drive the connecting sleeve to lift and lower, using the second roof plate and support. The frame pushes the patient's jaw to open and close.

Benefits of technology

The device can automatically drive the patient's jaw to open and close, solving the difficulties of patients who cannot actively occlude the existing device, and achieving effective swallowing dysphagia training for these patients.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a dysphagia training device, and particularly relates to the technical field of medical instruments, the dysphagia training device comprises a base, the top surface of the base is provided with a training frame used for dysphagia training, one side of the training frame is provided with a lifting groove, a sliding rod is fixedly installed in the lifting groove, and the sliding rod is provided with a sliding groove. The outer surface of the sliding rod is movably connected with a connecting sleeve, and a second top plate is arranged in the connecting sleeve. According to the dysphagia training device, in actual work, a motor drives a first worm to rotate, so that two first worm wheels can rotate in opposite directions, then a driving rod is matched with a connecting rod, a connecting sleeve can be driven to ascend and descend, and when a first top plate and a second top plate are inserted into the mouth of a patient, the first worm wheel and the second worm wheel are driven to rotate. The second top plate is driven by the connecting sleeve to ascend and descend, when the second top plate descends, the lower jaw of the patient can be opened, and when the connecting sleeve ascends, the bearing block can push the lower jaw of the patient to be closed, so that the patient who cannot actively occlude can conveniently use the device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to a dysphagia training device. Background Art

[0002] Dysphagia refers to the difficulty in swallowing coordination caused by lesions in the nerves, muscles, mouth, pharynx, and larynx that control swallowing due to various reasons, including stroke. According to surveys, almost half of stroke patients will experience varying degrees of dysphagia. Dysphagia can easily lead to aspiration, malnutrition, etc.

[0003] After searching, for example, the utility model with application number 202221411929.X discloses a swallowing disorder rehabilitation training device, including an upper brace and a lower brace, one side of the upper brace is fixedly connected to an upper elastic plate, one side of the lower brace is fixedly connected to a lower elastic plate, and one end of the upper elastic plate away from the upper brace is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed block, and one end of the lower elastic plate away from the lower brace is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed block. The utility model requires the patient to actively bite, but some patients are unable to do so, and thus the utility model is not convenient for patients who are unable to do so. Therefore, in order to solve the above defects, the inventor proposes a swallowing disorder training device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a swallowing disorder training device, which can effectively solve the problem in the prior art that it is inconvenient for patients who cannot actively bite to use it.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] A dysphagia training device comprises a base, a top surface of the base is provided with a training frame for dysphagia training, one side of the training frame is fixedly mounted with two bite plates, and a first spring is fixedly connected between the two bite plates;

[0007] A first top plate is detachably connected to one side of the top surface of the training frame, a lifting groove is provided on one side of the training frame, a sliding rod is fixedly installed inside the lifting groove, a connecting sleeve is movably connected to the outer surface of the sliding rod, and a second top plate is provided inside the connecting sleeve, two first worm gears are movably installed on the top surface of the training frame, a first worm is movably installed on the top surface of the training frame, and the first worm is meshed with the two first worm gears, a driving rod is fixedly installed on one side of the two first worm gears, a connecting rod is movably connected to one side of the two driving rods away from the first worm gears, and the two connecting rods are movably connected to the connecting sleeve, a supporting frame is fixedly installed on the outer bottom surface of the connecting sleeve, and a bearing block for supporting the patient's lower jaw is provided on one side of the supporting frame, a motor is fixedly installed on the top surface of the training frame, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the first worm.

[0008] Preferably, second springs are fixedly mounted on both sides of the second top plate, limiting heads are fixedly mounted on one end of two second springs, and limiting holes are provided on both sides of the outer surface of the connecting sleeve.

[0009] Preferably, the sizes of the two limiting heads are respectively the same as the sizes of the two limiting holes.

[0010] Preferably, a lifting frame is fixedly installed on the top surface of the base, a rotating shaft is movably installed on one side of the interior of the lifting frame, a gear is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the rotating shaft, and a second worm gear is fixedly installed on the other side of the outer surface of the rotating shaft, a rotating rod is movably installed on one side of the interior of the lifting frame, a second worm is fixedly installed on one end of the rotating rod located inside the lifting frame, and the second worm is meshed with the second worm gear, a rack is movably installed inside the lifting frame, and the rack is meshed with the gear, and a lifting rod is fixedly installed on the top surface of the rack.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting rod is fixedly connected to the training frame.

[0012] Preferably, an electric push rod is fixedly installed on one side of the inner part of the support frame, a connecting arm is movably connected to the inner side of the support frame, and the output end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the connecting arm, and the connecting arm is fixedly connected to the bearing block.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The utility model discloses a swallowing disorder training device. By setting a training frame, in actual work, a motor drives a first worm to rotate, so that two first worm wheels can rotate in opposite directions, and then a driving rod cooperates with a connecting rod to drive a connecting sleeve to be raised and lowered. When the first top plate and the second top plate are inserted into the patient's mouth, the connecting sleeve drives the second top plate to be raised and lowered. When the second top plate descends, the patient's lower jaw can be propped open. When the connecting sleeve rises, the bearing block can push the patient's lower jaw to be closed, so that it is convenient for patients who cannot actively bite to use it. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the training frame of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second top plate structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the lifting frame of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the support frame of the utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1, base; 2, lifting frame; 3, training frame; 301, bite plate; 302, first spring; 303, lifting slot; 304, sliding rod; 305, first worm gear; 306, first worm; 307, driving rod; 308, connecting rod; 309, connecting sleeve; 310, supporting frame; 311, motor; 312, first top plate; 3091, second top plate; 3092, second spring; 3093, limit head; 3094, limit hole; 201, rotating shaft; 202, gear; 203, second worm gear; 204, rotating rod; 205, second worm; 206, rack; 207, lifting rod; 3101, electric push rod; 3102, connecting arm; 3103, bearing block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0022] The utility model discloses a swallowing disorder training device, such as Figure 1-5As shown, it includes a base 1, the top surface of the base 1 is provided with a training frame 3 for swallowing disorder training, two bite plates 301 are fixedly installed on one side of the training frame 3, and a first spring 302 is fixedly connected between the two bite plates 301. When the patient bites the two bite plates 301, the first spring 302 can be squeezed, so that it is convenient for patients with active biting ability to use.

[0023] A lifting slot 303 is provided on one side of the training frame 3 , a slide bar 304 is fixedly installed inside the lifting slot 303 , a connecting sleeve 309 is movably connected to the outer surface of the slide bar 304 , and the connecting sleeve 309 can be lifted and lowered along the slide bar 304 .

[0024] Furthermore, a second top plate 3091 is disposed inside the connecting sleeve 309 . When the connecting sleeve 309 is raised or lowered, the second top plate 3091 can be driven to be raised or lowered.

[0025] A first top plate 312 is detachably connected to one side of the top surface of the training frame 3, and two first worm gears 305 are movably installed on the top surface of the training frame 3. A first worm 306 is movably installed on the top surface of the training frame 3, and the first worm 306 is meshed with the two first worm gears 305. When the first worm 306 rotates, it can drive the two first worm gears 305 to rotate in opposite directions.

[0026] A driving rod 307 is fixedly installed on one side of the two first worm gears 305, and a connecting rod 308 is movably connected to the side of the two driving rods 307 away from the first worm gears 305, and the two connecting rods 308 are movably connected to the connecting sleeve 309. When the two first worm gears 305 rotate in opposite directions, the two driving rods 307 can cooperate with the two connecting rods 308 to drive the connecting sleeve 309 to rise and fall.

[0027] A support frame 310 is fixedly mounted on the outer bottom surface of the connecting sleeve 309 , and a bearing block 3103 for supporting the patient's lower jaw is provided on one side of the support frame 310 , so that the patient can rest his chin on the top surface of the bearing block 3103 .

[0028] A motor 311 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the training frame 3, and the output end of the motor 311 is fixedly connected to the first worm 306, so that the motor 311 can drive the first worm 306 to rotate.

[0029] Second springs 3092 are fixedly installed on both sides of the second top plate 3091, and one end of the two second springs 3092 is fixedly installed with limiting heads 3093. Limiting holes 3094 are provided on both sides of the outer surface of the connecting sleeve 309. When the second top plate 3091 is inserted into the connecting sleeve 309, the two limiting heads 3093 can be inserted into the limiting holes 3094 under the push of the second springs 3092, so as to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the second top plate 3091, so as to facilitate the removal of the second top plate 3091 for cleaning or replacement. When the first top plate 312 and the second top plate 3091 are inserted into the patient's mouth, as the first worm 306 drives the two first worm wheels 305 to rotate in opposite directions, the connecting sleeve 309 is lifted and lowered. When the connecting sleeve 309 descends, the second top plate 3091 can open the patient's lower jaw. When the connecting sleeve 309 rises, the bearing block 3103 can push the patient's lower jaw to close, so as to facilitate the use of patients who cannot actively bite.

[0030] A lifting frame 2 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the base 1, a rotating shaft 201 is movably installed on one side of the interior of the lifting frame 2, a gear 202 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the rotating shaft 201, and a second worm gear 203 is fixedly installed on the other side of the outer surface of the rotating shaft 201, a rotating rod 204 is movably installed on one side of the interior of the lifting frame 2, a second worm 205 is fixedly installed on one end of the rotating rod 204 located inside the lifting frame 2, and the second worm 205 is meshed with the second worm gear 203, and rotating the rotating rod 204 can drive the second worm 205 to rotate, which can drive the second worm gear 203 to rotate, and then the second worm gear 203 can drive the rotating shaft 201 to rotate, thereby driving the gear 202 to rotate.

[0031] A rack 206 is movably installed inside the lifting frame 2, and the rack 206 is meshed with the gear 202. A lifting rod 207 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the rack 206. When the gear 202 rotates, the rack 206 can be pushed to be lifted or lowered. The lifting rod 207 is fixedly connected to the training frame 3. When the rack 206 drives the lifting rod 207 to be lifted or lowered, the height of the training frame 3 can be adjusted.

[0032] An electric push rod 3101 is fixedly installed on one side of the inner part of the support frame 310, and a connecting arm 3102 is movably connected to one side of the inner part of the support frame 310. The output end of the electric push rod 3101 is fixedly connected to the connecting arm 3102, and the connecting arm 3102 is fixedly connected to the supporting block 3103. The electric push rod 3101 can push the connecting arm 3102 to move, thereby driving the supporting block 3103 to move.

[0033] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: the patient first places his chin on the top surface of the supporting block 3103, and then, the first top plate 312 and the second top plate 3091 are inserted into the patient's mouth, the first top plate 312 contacts the patient's upper jaw, and the second top plate 3091 contacts the patient's lower jaw, and the motor 311 can be started, and the motor 311 drives the first worm 306 to rotate, so as to drive the two first worm gears 305 to rotate in opposite directions, and then the connecting sleeve 309 can be raised and lowered, when the connecting sleeve 309 descends, the second top plate 3091 can open the patient's lower jaw, and when the connecting sleeve 309 rises, the supporting block 3103 can push the patient's lower jaw to close, so as to perform swallowing disorder training for patients who cannot actively bite.

[0034] The above shows and describes the basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A swallowing disorder training device, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The top surface of the base (1) is provided with a training frame (3) for dysphagia training, two bite plates (301) are fixedly mounted on one side of the training frame (3), and a first spring (302) is fixedly connected between the two bite plates (301); A first top plate (312) is detachably connected to one side of the top surface of the training frame (3); a lifting groove (303) is provided on one side of the training frame (3); a sliding rod (304) is fixedly installed inside the lifting groove (303); a connecting sleeve (309) is movably connected to the outer surface of the sliding rod (304); and a second top plate (3091) is provided inside the connecting sleeve (309); two first worm wheels (305) are movably installed on the top surface of the training frame (3); a first worm (306) is movably installed on the top surface of the training frame (3), and the first worm (306) is meshed with the two first worm wheels (305). A driving rod (307) is fixedly mounted on one side of the two first worm gears (305); a connecting rod (308) is movably connected to the side of the two driving rods (307) away from the first worm gear (305); and the two connecting rods (308) are movably connected to a connecting sleeve (309); a supporting frame (310) is fixedly mounted on the outer bottom surface of the connecting sleeve (309); and a bearing block (3103) for supporting the patient's lower jaw is provided on one side of the supporting frame (310); a motor (311) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the training frame (3), and the output end of the motor (311) is fixedly connected to the first worm gear (306).

2. A swallowing disorder training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Second springs (3092) are fixedly mounted on both sides of the second top plate (3091), limiting heads (3093) are fixedly mounted on one end of the two second springs (3092), and limiting holes (3094) are provided on both sides of the outer surface of the connecting sleeve (309).

3. A swallowing disorder training device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sizes of the two limiting heads (3093) are respectively the same as the sizes of the two limiting holes (3094).

4. The swallowing disorder training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lifting frame (2) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the base (1); a rotating shaft (201) is movably mounted on one side of the interior of the lifting frame (2); a gear (202) is fixedly mounted on one side of the exterior surface of the rotating shaft (201); and a second worm gear (203) is fixedly mounted on the other side of the exterior surface of the rotating shaft (201); a rotating rod (204) is movably mounted on one side of the interior of the lifting frame (2); a second worm gear (205) is fixedly mounted on one end of the rotating rod (204) located inside the lifting frame (2); and the second worm gear (205) is meshed with the second worm gear (203); a rack gear (206) is movably mounted inside the lifting frame (2); and the rack gear (206) is meshed with the gear gear (202); and a lifting rod (207) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the rack gear (206).

5. The swallowing disorder training device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting rod (207) is fixedly connected to the training frame (3).

6. The swallowing disorder training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric push rod (3101) is fixedly installed on one side of the interior of the support frame (310), a connecting arm (3102) is movably connected to one side of the interior of the support frame (310), and the output end of the electric push rod (3101) is fixedly connected to the connecting arm (3102), and the connecting arm (3102) is fixedly connected to the bearing block (3103).

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