Snore stopping belt

Abstract

The utility model discloses a snore preventing belt which comprises a main body, a nostril penetrating hole is formed in the main body, symmetrical side pockets are arranged on the two sides of the nostril penetrating hole, a hard handle rod and a hard handle spoon are inserted into the side pockets in a sleeved mode, the hard handle rod and the hard handle spoon are connected through rotating shafts, and the rotating shafts on the two sides are connected through an inter-shaft belt. A chin strap inclining towards the middle is arranged on the lower side of the side pocket, symmetrical top straps inclining outwards are arranged at the two ends of the upper side of the body, and the head is wound through the two top straps. Symmetrical necklace bodies are arranged at the two ends of the lower side of the main body in an outwards inclined mode, and the neck is surrounded through the necklace bodies on the two sides. The utility model provides an externally-applied snore-preventing belt which is characterized in that the tongue body and the tongue root are driven to move forwards by pushing the lower jawbone forwards, so that the posterior lingual space is increased, the blockage of the lingual pharynx plane and part of the palatopharynx plane is improved, and the treatment purpose of OSA is finally achieved. The utility model provides an important method for treating simple snoring and tongue pharynx plane obstruction, and is parallel to the treatment of surgical treatment, breathing machine wearing and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ear, nose and throat medical treatment, in particular to a wearable non-invasive external anti-snoring belt. Background Art

[0002] Oral appliances also have some unsatisfactory aspects in the treatment of adult OSA: 1. Adaptability: Oral appliances may not be suitable for all patients, especially those with central sleep apnea, or those who cannot tolerate appliances; 2. Effect prediction: There is currently a lack of accurate prediction methods for which patients will benefit from oral appliance treatment, which may lead to treatment failure or the need to try multiple treatments. 3. Cost: The cost of personalized oral appliances can be quite high and is generally not covered by all medical insurance. 4. Side effects: Some patients may experience dental discomfort, bite changes, jaw joint pain or muscle problems, especially after long-term use. 5. Compliance: Some patients may find it difficult to adapt to the appliance, resulting in poor compliance and affecting the treatment effect. 6. Long-term effects: There are few studies on the long-term effects of oral appliances, and it is unclear what effect their long-term use will have on oral health. 7. Need for personalization: Oral appliances need to be customized according to the patient's oral structure, which may require multiple adjustments and a long time to find the most suitable configuration. 8. May affect quality of life: Some patients may experience a temporary decrease in quality of life while using the appliance until they adapt to the appliance. 9. Requires regular monitoring: Patients using oral appliances require regular polysomnography (PSG) monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and adjust the treatment plan. 10. Cleaning and maintenance: The appliance requires proper cleaning and maintenance to avoid oral hygiene problems.

[0003] Based on the complex pathogenesis of adult OSA, its treatment method depends on individualized solutions. Currently, there are still many shortcomings in clinical treatment methods, which cannot cover the demands of all snoring patients. Utility Model Content

[0004] Aiming at the problem that oral corrective appliances are not satisfactory in treating adult OSA, the utility model provides a wearable non-invasive external anti-snoring belt.

[0005] The utility model adopts the following scheme to solve the technical problem: an anti-snoring belt comprises a main body, a nostril perforation is arranged on the main body, symmetrical insert pockets are arranged on both sides of the nostril perforation, the insert pockets are divided into upper and lower parts, namely an upper bag and a lower bag, the upper bag and the lower bag are connected, a hard handle rod and a hard handle spoon are inserted in the upper bag and the lower bag respectively, the hard handle rod and the hard handle spoon are connected by a rotating shaft, when the nose is worn, it corresponds to the nostril perforation, and the nose extends out of the nostril perforation; the rotating shafts on both sides are connected by an inter-shaft belt; a chin strap inclined toward the middle is arranged on the lower side of the insert pocket, and the lower jaw part is wrapped around by the chin straps on both sides; symmetrical top straps are arranged outwardly at both ends of the upper side of the main body, and the head is wrapped around by the two top straps; symmetrical neck straps are arranged outwardly at both ends of the lower side of the main body, and the neck is wrapped around by the neck straps on both sides.

[0006] Preferably, the chin strap is made of elastic cloth, and corresponding Velcro is provided at the end of the chin strap.

[0007] Preferably, the ends of the top strap and the neck strap are provided with Velcro, and the top strap and the neck strap are connected by the Velcro.

[0008] Preferably, the top strap and the neck strap are made of a whole elastic band, and the two ends of the elastic band are respectively sewn to the corresponding two ends of the main body.

[0009] Preferably, the lower side of the main body is located above the lips, and ear hole gaps are also provided on both sides of the main body.

[0010] Preferably, the neck strap is fixed to the top of the skull, the neck strap is fixed to the occipital part, the nostrils and auricles are exposed, and the chin strap is fixed to the front center of the chin.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects: the utility model provides an externally worn anti-snoring belt, which pushes the mandible forward to drive the tongue and tongue root to move forward, thereby increasing the space behind the tongue, improving the obstruction of the glossopharyngeal plane and part of the palatopharyngeal plane, and ultimately achieving the purpose of treating OSA. The utility model provides an important method for treating simple snoring and glossopharyngeal plane obstruction, and is concurrent with surgical treatment and treatment with a ventilator.

[0012] It has similar functions and effects as oral orthotics, but has many advantages over oral orthotics: 1. The utility model is an external device for non-surgical treatment, avoiding the damage, pain and complications of surgery to patients; 2. It can avoid the inconvenience, discomfort and irritation and disturbance to the lower respiratory tract caused by wearing a ventilator; 3. The utility model is a non-invasive external device, avoiding the discomfort caused by the severe foreign body sensation when using oral orthotics; 4. The utility model has no requirements for dental conditions, expands the indications for patients, and avoids the damage to patients' teeth caused by oral orthotics; 5. It is easy to clean and maintain, avoiding the problem of oral infection caused by invasive operations; 6. It is simple and easy to operate, with good patient compliance and good social benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the use state of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the anti-snoring belt.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional and front view structural diagram of a hard handle rod and a hard handle spoon.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the anti-snoring belt.

[0017] Numbers in the figure: 1. main body; 2. top strap; 3. neck strap; 4. chin strap; 11. nostril piercing; 12. insert pocket; 13. hard handle rod; 14. hard handle spoon; 15. rotating shaft; 16. inter-axis strap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be described in detail below.

[0019] Example 1: Based on the complex pathogenesis of adult OSA, its treatment method relies on individualized solutions. The current clinical treatment methods still have many shortcomings and cannot cover the demands of all snoring patients. The utility model provides a wearable non-invasive external anti-snoring belt, which is in the shape of a mask as a whole. When worn during sleep, it can move the mandible forward and the maxilla slightly backward, so that the anterior-posterior diameter of the glossopharyngeal area is expanded, and the gap between the uvula and the root of the tongue becomes larger, which partially solves the obstruction of the glossopharyngeal area caused by the thickness of the tongue root; it can effectively solve the problem of simple snoring and partially solve the symptoms of patients with mild and moderate snoring.

[0020] like Figure 1 and 2As shown, the specific structure of the anti-snoring belt includes a main body 1 covering the front side of the face, the width of the main body 1 is between the upper side of the nose bridge and the upper lip, and a nostril perforation 11 is provided on the upper side of the main body 1. When worn, the nostrils leak out from the perforation to maintain breathing.

[0021] Two top straps 2 are sewn and fixed at two diagonal positions on the upper side of the main body 1, and two neck straps 3 are sewn and fixed at two diagonal positions on the lower side of the main body 1, wherein the top strap 2 extends upward obliquely and unfolds, and the neck strap 3 extends downward obliquely and unfolds, thereby forming an X-shape similar to the mask structure. The neck straps 3 on both sides go around the head upward, and are connected and bonded to form a ring behind the head through hooks or Velcro, thereby being fixed to the top of the skull; the neck straps 3 on both sides go around the chin and neck downward, and are connected and fixed to the occipital part using the same hooks or Velcro as the top strap 2. When the top strap 2 and the neck strap 3 are wrapped and fixed, they avoid the auricles, exposing the auricles.

[0022] The top strap 2 and the neck strap 3 are made of wide elastic fabrics, so that when they are fixed to the top of the skull and the occipital region, they can provide a wider contact surface and improve wearing comfort.

[0023] like Figure 2 As shown, a support structure is also provided between the nose bridge and the upper lip. Specifically, pockets 12 are sewn symmetrically on both sides of the nostril perforation 11. The upper edge of the upper lip of the pocket 12 is divided into two parts, an upper pocket and a lower pocket, which are connected. A hard handle rod 13 and a hard handle spoon 14 are inserted into the pocket 12. The hard handle rod 13 and the hard handle spoon 14 are made of tough hard plastic sheets with smooth surfaces. Figure 3 As shown, the hard handle rod 13 and the hard handle spoon 14 are connected by a rotating shaft 15, and the rotating shafts 15 on both sides are connected by an inter-axial belt 16. The inter-axial belt 16 is made of soft, tough, and inelastic material, and the width of the hard handle rod 13 and the hard handle spoon 14 on both sides is limited by the inter-axial belt 16. The anti-snoring belt body 1, the top belt 2, and the neck belt 3 provided by the utility model are all made of tough cloth. When worn, the top belt 2 and the neck belt 3 stretch the main body 1 to both sides, and the cloth will expand slightly when stretched. At this time, the connection of the inter-axial belt 16 can limit the width of the hard handle rod 13 and the hard handle spoon 14 on both sides to remain unchanged.

[0024] The function of the interaxial band is to limit the width of the hard handle rod 13 and the hard handle spoon 14 on both sides so that they can accurately correspond to the mandibular angle and the mandibular ascending ramus on the face.

[0025] The principle of the utility model of the anti-snoring belt is to push the mandible forward and upward, utilize the elasticity of the temporomandibular joint capsule to stretch, so that the mandible is displaced forward, thereby driving the tongue root and tongue body to move forward, expanding the gap in the glossopharyngeal plane and part of the palatopharyngeal plane, and its action site is on the bilateral mandibular angle and mandibular ascending ramus. When in use, the sheet-like hard handle rod 13 and the hard handle spoon 14 fit the facial curve, the chin strap 4 goes around the chin and is tightened, the hard handle spoon 14 is tightened with the chin strap 4 to fit the mandibular angle and mandibular ascending ramus, and the elasticity of the plastic sheet is utilized to displace the mandible forward, thereby driving the tongue root and tongue body to move forward, expanding the gap in the glossopharyngeal plane and part of the palatopharyngeal plane.

[0026] Furthermore, a chin strap 4 inclined toward the middle is provided between the neck strap 3 and the lower side of the insert pocket 12, and the chin strap 4 on both sides is wrapped around the chin portion. The chin strap 4 is made of elastic cloth, and the connection method of the chin strap 4 can be the same as that of the top strap 2 and the neck strap 3, that is, connected by hooks or Velcro.

[0027] The specific usage is: ① Wrap the top strap 2 around the head and fix it on the top of the skull; ② Tighten the neck strap 3 and wrap it around the back of the neck and fix it on the occipital part. At this time, the nostrils extend from the nostril perforations 11 of the main body 1. Notches are set on both sides of the main body 1 to avoid the auricles and expose the auricles; ③ Wrap the chin strap 4 around the chin and fix it in the front center of the chin; ④ Apply force to the top strap 2 backward and upward to pull the hard handle rod 13, and apply force to the hard handle spoon 14 forward and upward through the rotating shaft 15 to push the lower jaw forward; ⑤ The top and neck straps 3 play a role in pulling the upper jaw backward, especially the neck strap 3 has a stronger effect in pulling the upper teeth backward, and the top strap 2 mainly plays the role of a pull rod; ⑥ The function of the chin strap 4 is to move the hard handle spoon 14 forward and fix the hard handle spoon 14.

[0028] When wearing the anti-snoring belt, the top strap 2 and the neck strap 3 are tightened backwards, thereby pulling the hard handle rod 13 to move backwards. Since the face is a three-dimensional structure, with the rotating shaft 15 as the fulcrum, the hard handle spoon 14 at the lower end is tilted, so that the hard handle spoon 14 generates an upward thrust, thereby pushing the lower jaw part upward and forward, thereby expanding the anterior-posterior diameter of the glossopharyngeal area, and increasing the gap between the uvula and the tongue root, partially solving the obstruction of the glossopharyngeal area caused by a thick tongue root; it can effectively solve the problem of simple snoring and partially solve the symptoms of patients with mild to moderate snoring.

[0029] Embodiment 2: Based on Embodiment 1, the related structure of the utility model is further described, wherein the chin strap 4 is made of elastic cloth, and corresponding Velcro is provided at the end of the chin strap 4. When the chin strap 4 is in the contracted state, the total length of the chin straps 4 on both sides is less than the width of the mandible, and the chin strap 4 is stretched and wrapped around the mandible, thereby lifting the mandible and moving the mandible forward.

[0030] The ends of the top strap 2 and the neck strap 3 are provided with Velcro, and the top strap 2 and the neck strap 3 are connected by the Velcro, so they can be quickly connected and worn, which is more convenient to use.

[0031] The lower side of the main body 1 is located above the lips, the upper side of the main body 1 exceeds the top of the nose bridge, and the nose bridge extends out from the nostril perforation 11. Ear hole gaps are also provided on both sides of the main body 1 to expose the auricle to avoid oppression of the auricle.

[0032] Example 3: Figure 4 As shown, the top strap 2, neck strap 3 and chin strap 4 of the utility model can also adopt a ring strap structure, that is, the top strap 2, neck strap 3 and chin strap 4 are a complete flat elastic band, and the two ends of the flat elastic band are respectively sewn to the corresponding positions of the main body 1, and the top strap 2, neck strap 3 and chin strap 4 are clamped at the corresponding positions by a set manner.

[0033] Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A snoring prevention belt, characterized in that: The invention comprises a main body (1), wherein the main body (1) is provided with a nostril piercing (11), and symmetrical inserting pockets (12) are provided on both sides of the nostril piercing (11), wherein the inserting pockets (12) are divided into an upper pocket and a lower pocket, respectively, and the upper pocket and the lower pocket are connected, and a hard handle rod (13) and a hard handle spoon (14) are inserted into the upper pocket and the lower pocket respectively, and the hard handle rod (13) and the hard handle spoon (14) are connected by a rotating shaft (15), and when the nose is worn, the nose corresponds to the nostril piercing. (11), the nose protrudes from the nostril piercing (11); the rotating shafts (15) on both sides are connected by an inter-shaft belt (16); a chin strap (4) is arranged on the lower side of the insert pocket (12), and the chin straps (4) on both sides are wrapped around the lower jaw; symmetrical top straps (2) are arranged at both ends of the upper side of the main body (1), and the head is wrapped around the two top straps (2); symmetrical neck straps (3) are arranged at both ends of the lower side of the main body (1), and the neck is wrapped around the neck through the neck straps (3) on both sides.

2. The anti-snoring belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chin strap (4) is made of elastic cloth, and a corresponding Velcro is provided at the end of the chin strap (4).

3. The anti-snoring belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: Velcro is provided at the ends of the top strap (2) and the neck strap (3), and the top strap (2) and the neck strap (3) are connected via the Velcro.

4. The anti-snoring belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top strap (2) and the neck strap (3) are made of a whole elastic band, and the two ends of the elastic band are sewn to the corresponding two ends of the main body (1).

5. The anti-snoring belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower side of the main body (1) is located above the lips, and ear hole notches are also provided on both sides of the main body (1).

6. The anti-snoring belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The neck strap (3) is fixed to the top of the skull, the neck strap (3) is fixed to the occipital part, and the nostrils and the auricle are exposed, and the chin strap (4) is fixed to the center of the front of the mandible.

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