Lower jaw forward moving type snore preventing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a lower jaw forward moving type snore preventing device, which belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and comprises a tooth socket body and a connector, the tooth socket body comprises an upper tooth socket and a lower tooth socket positioned below the upper tooth socket; the connector comprises an upper fixer and a lower fixer; the upper fixer is arranged on the bottom surface of the upper tooth socket and is fixed with the upper tooth socket; and the lower fixer is fixed on the inner arc surface of the lower tooth socket and is movably clamped with the upper fixer. The lower fixer is fixed on the inner arc surface of the lower tooth socket, the inner wall of the oral cavity can be prevented from being in contact with the connector during sleeping, the discomfort during wearing is reduced, the second elastic sheet is mounted on the inner arc surface of the lower tooth socket and is close to the inner arc surface, and the lower jaw is pulled, so that a cavity in the inner arc surface of the lower tooth socket is larger, and the lower jaw is prevented from being damaged. The inner wall of the oral cavity is prevented from being in contact with the second elastic sheet, and the discomfort during wearing is further reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical equipment, in particular to a mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device. Background Art

[0002] There are many reasons for snoring, including snoring caused by factors such as enlarged tongue or relaxed jaw. Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the retraction of the mandible will cause the bite point of the upper and lower teeth to move backward, and the middle position of the lower teeth will move to the rear of the upper teeth, resulting in upper airway obstruction. For this reason, the prior art often adopts the measure of wearing a snoring device that can pull the mandible to prevent snoring. Specifically, the mandible is pulled by the worn braces and the connecting components arranged between the upper and lower braces, so that the upper and lower jaws are kept relatively fixed, and the mandible is prevented from retracting, so as to ensure the patency of the upper airway.

[0003] In the prior art, the connecting component for pulling the mandible is usually installed on the side of the outer arc surface of the braces, and the specific needs depend on the bite point of the upper and lower braces. Because when the braces are worn without being pulled by the connector, the contraction of the mandible in the natural state will cause the bite point of the upper and lower braces to move from the middle to the sides, so a connecting component that can move along the middle of the outer arc surface of the braces is set at the connection point. When the connecting component is moved, the bite point can be moved to the middle position and fixed in a suitable position. In this process, the mandible is pulled to avoid upper airway obstruction.

[0004] Although this type of anti-snoring device in the prior art has a good effect of stopping snoring, wearing this type of anti-snoring device during sleep can easily cause discomfort. In addition to the discomfort caused by wearing the braces themselves, the connecting components on the braces can easily contact the inner wall of the user's mouth during sleep, which often makes it difficult for the wearer to fall asleep. In addition, after falling asleep, the mouth and lips often move, which can also aggravate the discomfort. In severe cases, the inner wall of the mouth may bleed due to contact with the connecting components.

[0005] Therefore, we propose a mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] The above information disclosed in this background technology is only used to increase the understanding of the background technology of the present invention and therefore, it may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in this field. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device to solve the problems in the current market raised by the above background technology.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device, comprising a brace body and a connector, wherein the brace body comprises an upper brace and a lower brace located below the upper brace;

[0009] The connector includes an upper retainer and a lower retainer;

[0010] The upper retainer is arranged on the bottom surface of the upper braces and fixed to the upper braces;

[0011] The lower fixer is fixed on the inner arc surface of the lower brace and is movably connected with the upper fixer.

[0012] Preferably, the upper fixer comprises a support block and a movable cavity arranged in the middle of the support block;

[0013] The support block is provided with a mounting groove extending from the active cavity toward the outer arc surface of the support block and a mounting groove extending toward the inner arc surface of the support block;

[0014] The support block is fixedly mounted with a column located in the movable cavity. The column is vertically mounted, and the top end thereof does not exceed the height of the mounting groove on the outer arc surface of the support block. The length of the column is less than the width of the outer arc surface of the support block.

[0015] Preferably, the lower fixer comprises a mounting block, and a through groove penetrating toward the outer arc surface of the mounting block is provided in the middle of the mounting block;

[0016] The mounting block is laterally fixed with a connecting rod located in its through slot;

[0017] The mounting block is also provided with a movable plate located in the through slot thereof, and the movable plate extends out to the outside of the mounting block;

[0018] The movable plate is laterally provided with a telescopic cavity facing the inner arc surface of the mounting block, the connecting rod is movably clamped in the telescopic cavity, and the movable plate is also provided with a through hole in the vertical direction;

[0019] The movable plate is located in the movable cavity of the support block, and the upright column is penetrated in the through hole;

[0020] The surface of the connecting rod is also provided with a spring located in the through groove of the mounting block, and the two ends of the spring are respectively fixed to the mounting block and the movable plate;

[0021] A second elastic sheet is also fixedly mounted on the inner arc surface of the mounting block;

[0022] The bottom end of the second elastic sheet is fixed on the lower brace.

[0023] Preferably, a first elastic sheet is clamped in the installation groove facing the outer arc surface opened in the movable cavity, and the first elastic sheet has an arc.

[0024] Preferably, the surface of the second elastic sheet is close to the inner arc surface of the lower braces, and is fixed at a position of the inner arc surface of the lower braces close to the bottom.

[0025] Preferably, the shape of the movable plate matches the shape of the movable cavity provided in the support block, and the width of the movable plate is greater than the sum of the widths of the movable cavity and the mounting groove provided in the support block and facing the outer arc surface.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0027] (1) The utility model achieves mandibular traction through the cooperation between the brace body and the connector, thereby preventing upper airway obstruction caused by mandibular retraction and further preventing snoring. In addition, the upper fixer in the connector is arranged between the upper and lower braces, and the lower fixer is fixed on the inner arc surface of the lower brace, which can prevent the inner wall of the oral cavity from contacting the connector when falling asleep, thereby reducing the discomfort when wearing the brace. The second elastic sheet is installed on the inner arc surface of the lower brace and is close to the inner arc surface. Since the mandible is pulled, the cavity at the inner arc surface of the lower brace is larger, thereby preventing the inner wall of the oral cavity from contacting the second elastic sheet, thereby further reducing the discomfort when wearing the brace.

[0028] (2) The utility model inserts the column into the through hole to achieve the relative fixation of the upper and lower fixators, thereby keeping the upper and lower braces relatively fixed. The lower jaw tends to retract during sleep, and the second elastic sheet allows the movable plate to be stuck in the upper fixator to prevent accidental loosening during sleep. When it is necessary to loosen the lower jaw, the user controls the lower jaw to move slightly forward and then upward, and can remove it by pressing the first elastic sheet. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0029] The above summary is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the present invention will be readily apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the state when snoring occurs due to mandibular retraction;

[0031] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Left view of

[0033] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the connector in the utility model;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the upper fixer of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Sectional view when viewed from the left;

[0036] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lower fixer in the utility model;

[0037] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Cross-sectional view from top.

[0038] In the figure: 1. Braces body; 2. Connector;

[0039] 101. Upper braces; 102. Lower braces;

[0040] 201, upper fixator; 202, lower fixator;

[0041] 2011, support block; 2012, movable cavity; 2013, column; 2014, first elastic sheet;

[0042] 2021, mounting block; 2022, movable plate; 2023, through hole; 2024, second elastic sheet; 2025, telescopic cavity; 2026, connecting rod; 2027, spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] 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. It should be pointed out that the drawings are schematic and not drawn to scale. For the sake of clarity and convenience in the figures, the relative sizes and proportions of the parts shown in the figures are exaggerated or reduced in size, and any size is only exemplary and not restrictive.

[0044] See also Figure 2-Figure 8 , a mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device, comprising: a mouthpiece body 1 and a connector 2;

[0045] The brace body 1 includes an upper brace 101 and a lower brace 102, which are worn on the upper jaw and the lower jaw respectively;

[0046] The connector 2 is provided with two groups, and its installation position is a position close to the middle of the bite point of the upper brace 101 and the lower brace 102 when not restricted by the connector 2. The connector 2 includes an upper fixer 201 and a lower fixer 202. The upper fixer 201 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the upper brace 101 and has the same width and curvature as the upper brace 101. The lower fixer 202 is arranged on the inner curved surface of the lower brace 102;

[0047] The upper fixture 201 includes a support block 2011 and an active cavity 2012 disposed in the middle of the support block 2011. The support block 2011 is provided with a mounting groove from the active cavity 2012 toward the outer arc surface of the support block 2011 and a mounting groove toward the inner arc surface of the support block 2011. The support block 2011 is fixedly provided with a column 2013 located in the active cavity 2012. The column 2013 is vertically installed, and the top end does not exceed the height of the mounting groove on the outer arc surface of the support block 2011. The length of the column 2013 is less than The width of the outer arc surface of the support block 2011 is such that the first elastic sheet 2014 is clamped in the installation groove facing the outer arc surface of the movable cavity 2012. The first elastic sheet 2014 has an arc, and the middle part thereof faces the outer arc surface of the support block 2011, but does not pass through the installation groove. The middle part of the first elastic sheet 2014 can be squeezed to make the two ends of the first elastic sheet move to both sides, and the middle part of the inner side surface thereof will penetrate into the support block 2011 and push the lower fixer 202 to disengage. Due to its elasticity, it can be reset after being released.

[0048] The lower fixture 202 includes a mounting block 2021, a through slot penetrating the outer arc surface of the mounting block 2021 is provided in the middle of the mounting block 2021, a connecting rod 2026 located in the through slot is transversely fixed to the mounting block 2021, and a movable plate 2022 located in the through slot is also provided in the mounting block 2021, and the movable plate 2022 passes through the outside of the mounting block 2021, and a telescopic cavity 2025 facing the inner arc surface of the mounting block 2021 is transversely provided in the movable plate 2022, and the connecting rod 2026 is movably connected in the telescopic cavity 2025, and the movable plate 2022 is also provided with a through hole 2023 in the vertical direction, and the movable plate 2022 is located in the movable cavity 2012 of the support block 2011, and the column 2013 is penetrated in the through hole 202 3, a spring 2027 located in the through groove of the mounting block 2021 is further provided on the surface of the connecting rod 2026, and two ends of the spring 2027 are respectively fixed to the mounting block 2021 and the movable plate 2022, and a second elastic sheet 2024 is also fixedly installed on the inner arc surface of the mounting block 2021, and the bottom end of the second elastic sheet 2024 is fixed on the lower braces 102, and the surface of the second elastic sheet 2024 is close to the inner arc surface of the lower braces 102, and is fixed at a position of the inner arc surface of the lower braces 102 near the bottom, and the shape of the movable plate 2022 matches the shape of the movable cavity opened by the support block 2011, and the width of the movable plate 2022 is greater than the sum of the widths of the movable cavity 2012 and the mounting groove opened by the support block 2011 toward the outer arc surface.

[0049] Working principle of this embodiment: the upper braces 101 and the lower braces 102 are worn on the upper teeth and the lower teeth respectively. Initially, the movable plate 2022 of the lower fixer 202 is located in the mounting block 2021, and its end surface abuts against the inner side surface of the support block 2011. The user needs to slightly bite the upper braces 101 and the lower braces 102 to make the mounting block 2021 and the support block 2011 produce relative movement in the vertical direction. After the mounting block 2021 passes over the column 2013, it extends to the top of the column 2013 under the elastic force of the spring 2027. The through hole 2023 is located at the column 2013. The user can pull down to make the column mounting block 2021 stuck at the bottom end of the column 2013. The lower jaw tends to retract during sleep, so that a force is applied to the movable plate 2022 through the second elastic sheet 2024, and the direction of the force is toward the lower side, so that the movable plate 2022 is stably stuck on the column 2013. When it needs to be removed, the user moves the lower jaw forward slightly and then moves upward until the movable plate 2022 is detached from the column 2013, and pressing the first elastic sheet 2014 can make the upper fixer 201 and the lower fixer 202 detach from each other.

[0050] The standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and the special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt the conventional means such as mature bolts, rivets, welding, etc. in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment all adopt the conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to professional and technical personnel in this field.

[0051] In the description of the present utility model, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. The meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0052] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like 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, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0053] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0054] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0055] In the drawings of the embodiments disclosed in the present utility model, only the structures related to the embodiments disclosed in the present utility model are involved, and other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other.

[0056] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device, comprising a mouthpiece body (1) and a connector (2), characterized in that: The mouthpiece body (1) comprises an upper mouthpiece (101) and a lower mouthpiece (102) located below the upper mouthpiece (101); The connector (2) comprises an upper fixer (201) and a lower fixer (202); The upper fixer (201) is arranged on the bottom surface of the upper brace (101) and is fixed to the upper brace (101); The lower fixer (202) is fixed on the inner arc surface of the lower brace (102) and is movably engaged with the upper fixer (201).

2. The mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper fixer (201) comprises a support block (2011) and an active cavity (2012) arranged in the middle of the support block (2011); The support block (2011) is provided with a mounting groove extending from the active cavity (212) toward the outer arc surface of the support block (2011) and a mounting groove extending toward the inner arc surface of the support block (2011); The support block (2011) is fixedly mounted with a column (2013) located in the movable cavity (2012); the column (2013) is vertically mounted, and the top end thereof does not exceed the height of the mounting groove on the outer arc surface of the support block (2011); and the length of the column (2013) is less than the width of the outer arc surface of the support block (2011).

3. The mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower fixer (202) comprises a mounting block (2021), and a through groove penetrating the outer arc surface of the mounting block (2021) is provided in the middle of the mounting block (2021); The mounting block (2021) is laterally fixed with a connecting rod (2026) located in its through groove; The mounting block (2021) is further provided with a movable plate (2022) located in the through slot thereof, and the movable plate (2022) extends out to the outside of the mounting block (2021); The movable plate (2022) is laterally provided with a telescopic cavity (2025) facing the inner arc surface of the mounting block (2021); the connecting rod (2026) is movably engaged in the telescopic cavity (2025); and the movable plate (2022) is further provided with a through hole (2023) in a vertical direction; The movable plate (2022) is located in the movable cavity (2012) of the support block (2011), and the column (2013) is inserted into the through hole (2023); The surface of the connecting rod (2026) is also provided with a spring (2027) located in a through groove of the mounting block (2021), and two ends of the spring (2027) are respectively fixed to the mounting block (2021) and the movable plate (2022); A second elastic sheet (2024) is also fixedly mounted on the inner arc surface of the mounting block (2021); The bottom end of the second elastic sheet (2024) is fixed on the lower brace (102).

4. The mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first elastic sheet (2014) is clamped in a mounting groove facing the outer arc surface opened in the movable cavity (2012), and the first elastic sheet (2014) has an arc.

5. The mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The surface of the second elastic sheet (2024) is close to the inner arc surface of the lower brace (102), and is fixed at a position close to the bottom of the inner arc surface of the lower brace (102).

6. The mandibular advancement type snoring prevention device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shape of the movable plate (2022) matches the shape of the movable cavity opened by the support block (2011), and the width of the movable plate (2022) is greater than the sum of the widths of the movable cavity (2012) and the mounting groove opened by the support block (2011) and facing the outer arc surface.

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