Head and neck tumor postoperative dysphagia chin resistance training device
By designing a chin resistance training device including an inflatable balloon, a breathable slot bracket and a Velcro wearable assembly, the existing device has poor stability and potential blockage of the respiratory tract, achieving higher comfort and training results.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421861672.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing chin resistance training devices tend to fall off when used, have poor squeezing effects, and may clog the patient's respiratory tract, resulting in poor breathing.
A chin resistance training device including a sphere, a stent and a wearable assembly is designed. The ball is sized by inflation to fit the neck, breathable grooves and friction strips are provided on the bracket to improve stability and prevent clogging, and the wearable assembly is connected via Velcro to adjust the length.
It improves the stability of the patient when squeezing the training ball, avoids respiratory tract blockage, enhances the comfort and accuracy of use, and can intuitively evaluate the training effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of chin resistance training devices, in particular to a chin resistance training device for dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery. Background Art
[0002] In recent years, the global incidence of head and neck tumors has shown a clear upward trend. Head and neck tumors are complex conditions. Although treatment methods are constantly improving, postoperative swallowing dysfunction has become a major health problem that plagues the postoperative recovery of head and neck tumor patients. Currently, among the postoperative complications of head and neck tumors, the incidence of swallowing disorders is as high as 50%-75%.
[0003] Swallowing dysfunction refers to the difficulty in swallowing caused by abnormal structures, movements and sensations in the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and upper esophagus. It is a subjective feeling of discomfort in patients when food lumps or liquids enter the esophagus from the oral cavity through the pharynx and the stomach function is blocked. It is mainly manifested in the dysfunction of sucking, swallowing, drinking, chewing, and controlling saliva. Swallowing dysfunction can lead to a variety of complications, which not only increase the mortality rate and recurrence rate of patients, but also seriously affect their quality of life.
[0004] Chin resistance training is a newly proposed exercise training method for improving the swallowing function of patients with dysphagia. The chin resistance training method is: the patient sits upright on a chair and places an inflatable ball between the chin and the sternum. The patient retracts the chin and squeezes the ball as much as possible to achieve the purpose of exercising the muscle groups, improving the symptoms of dysphagia, improving the ability to eat orally and stabilizing nutritional indicators.
[0005] Most of the existing training balls use round rubber balls with a diameter of 12 cm. The training balls do not fit the shape of the neck, and the squeezing effect is poor. They are easy to fall off during training. At the same time, when the patient squeezes the training ball, the training ball is easy to block the tracheotomy tube port in the neck, block the respiratory tract, and cause the patient to have difficulty breathing.
[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia in patients with head and neck tumors, which can improve the stability of patients when squeezing training balls and avoid blocking the patient's airway, thereby improving the comfort of patients using the training device. Utility Model Content
[0007] One purpose of the utility model is to provide a chin resistance training device for dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery, which not only improves the stability of the patient when squeezing the training ball, but also avoids the obstruction of the patient's airway, thereby improving the comfort and accuracy of the patient in using the training device, and intuitively seeing the patient's training qualification and efficiency.
[0008] The present application provides a chin resistance training device for dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery, which adopts the following technical solution:
[0009] The chin resistance training device for dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery of the present invention comprises:
[0010] sphere;
[0011] A bracket, wherein the top of the bracket is provided with an arc surface that fits the outer peripheral surface of the sphere, the sphere is placed on the arc surface, the bottom end of the bracket contacts the patient's neck, and the bottom surface of the bracket is provided with a ventilation groove that runs through both sides of the bracket in the thickness direction, and the ventilation groove is located at the neck incision;
[0012] A wearable component, the wearable component includes a neck strap 1 and a neck strap 2, the neck strap 1 and the neck strap 2 are respectively connected to the two sides of the bracket, the neck strap 1 and the neck strap 2 are wrapped around the patient's neck along the radial opposite sides of the patient's neck, and the ends of the neck strap 1 and the neck strap 2 away from the bracket are fixed by a connecting component.
[0013] Preferably, the sphere is hollow, an inflation hole is provided on the sphere, a sealing plug is provided at the inflation hole, and the sealing plug is interference fit with the inner wall of the inflation hole.
[0014] Preferably, a friction strip is provided on a surface of the bracket in contact with the sphere, and a plurality of the friction strips are provided at intervals along the circumference of the arc surface.
[0015] Preferably, the distance between every two adjacent friction strips is equal.
[0016] Preferably, the connecting component includes Velcro, and the Velcro includes a male patch and a female patch used in combination, the male patch is arranged on the first neck strap, and the female patch is arranged on the second neck strap, and the male patch and the female patch are in contact with each other.
[0017] Preferably, the male patch is connected to a side of the neckband one away from the bracket, and the female patch is connected to a side of the neckband one close to the bracket, the side of the male patch facing away from the neckband one is a hook surface, and the side of the female patch facing away from the neckband two is a fur surface, and the hook surface is in contact with the fur surface.
[0018] Preferably, the bracket is in an "inverted T" shape as a whole, and the bracket includes a connected vertical section and a horizontal section, the arc surface is arranged on a side of the vertical section away from the horizontal section, the neck strap 1 and the neck strap 2 are connected to both sides of the vertical section, and the air vent is arranged on a side of the horizontal section away from the vertical section.
[0019] Preferably, the two sides of the vertical section away from one end of the horizontal section are arranged to expand outward.
[0020] Preferably, one side of the horizontal section close to the arc surface is an inclined surface, and the inclined surface inclines away from the arc surface in the direction from close to the vertical section to far from the vertical section.
[0021] Preferably, the peripheral sides of the bracket are all provided with rounded corners.
[0022] In summary, the present application includes the following beneficial technical effects:
[0023] According to the submental resistance training device for swallowing disorders after head and neck tumor surgery in the embodiment of the present utility model, when performing submental resistance training, align the air-permeable groove of the bracket with the neck incision of the patient, then wind the first neck strap and the second neck strap around the patient's neck and fit them. After inflating the sphere to a suitable size according to the size of the patient's neck, place the sphere on the arc surface of the bracket. Finally, the patient clamps the device with the submental and the manubrium sterni, so that the horizontal section of the bracket abuts against the shoulder and neck, and the patient adducts the submental and tries to squeeze the sphere.
[0024] By adopting the above technical solutions, the inflatable setting of the sphere can better meet the usage needs of the patient. Cooperating with the friction strips on the bracket, the friction between the sphere and the bracket is increased, preventing the sphere from sliding down during training and improving the stability of the patient when squeezing the training ball. While the bracket supports the sphere, the air-permeable grooves provided on the bracket avoid blocking the patient's respiratory tract. The first neck strap and the second neck strap are connected by magic tape, which is convenient for adjusting the length of the overall wearing assembly according to the neck size of the patient. Overall, the comfort and accuracy of the patient using the training device are improved, and the qualified degree and efficiency of the patient's training can be intuitively seen.
[0025] Other features and advantages of the present utility model will become clear through the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] The drawings incorporated in the specification and constituting a part of the specification illustrate embodiments of the present utility model and, together with the description, are used to explain the principles of the present utility model.
[0027] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of a submental resistance training device for swallowing disorders after head and neck tumor surgery in an embodiment of the present application.
[0028] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram for showing the arrangement of the friction strips after hiding the sphere in an embodiment of the present application.
[0029] Reference Signs:
[0030] 1. Sphere; 11. Inflation hole; 12. Sealing plug; 2. Bracket; 21. Vertical section; 22. Horizontal section; 221. Inclined plane; 3. Wearable component; 31. First neck strap; 311. Male sticker; 32. Second neck strap; 321. Female sticker; 4. Arc surface; 5. Friction strip; 6. Ventilation groove. Detailed implementation mode
[0031] Now, various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, numerical expressions and values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.
[0032] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and in no way serves as a limitation on the present invention, its application or use.
[0033] Technologies, methods and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such technologies, methods and devices should be regarded as part of the specification.
[0034] In all the examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be construed as merely exemplary and not as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.
[0035] It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings, and thus, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.
[0036] In the description and claims of the present invention, features related to the terms "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more. In addition, "and / or" in the description and claims means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / ", generally means an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.
[0037] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship, it is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.
[0038] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" involved 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.
[0039] The following specifically describes the submental resistance training device for swallowing disorders after head and neck tumor surgery according to an embodiment of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0040] Refer to Figure 1-2 , the submental resistance training device for swallowing disorders after head and neck tumor surgery includes a sphere 1, a bracket 2, and a wearing assembly 3. The sphere 1 is hollow, and an inflation hole 11 is provided on the sphere 1. A sealing plug 12 is provided at the inflation hole 11, and the sealing plug 12 is in interference fit with the inner wall of the inflation hole 11. The size of the sphere 1 can be adjusted according to the neck size of the patient, so that the sphere 1 fits the shape of the neck, making the sphere 1 more suitable for the strength training of the submental muscles.
[0041] The sphere 1 is made of rubber or silica gel, which is safe and non-toxic, improving the comfort of the patient. The inflation device can be regularly cleaned and disinfected to avoid infection.
[0042] The top of the bracket 2 is provided with an arc surface 4 that fits the outer peripheral surface of the sphere 1. The sphere 1 is placed on the arc surface 4. A friction strip 5 is provided on the surface of the bracket 2 in contact with the sphere 1. A plurality of friction strips 5 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the arc surface 4, increasing the friction between the sphere 1 and the bracket 2. During training, the sphere 1 is prevented from sliding down, improving the stability when the patient squeezes the training ball. The distance between each adjacent two friction strips 5 is equal, improving the uniformity of the friction between the sphere 1 and the bracket 2.
[0043] The bottom end of the bracket 2 contacts the patient's neck, and a ventilation groove 6 is provided on the bottom surface of the bracket 2. The ventilation groove 6 runs through both sides of the bracket 2 in the thickness direction, and the ventilation groove 6 is located at the neck incision. While the bracket 2 supports the sphere 1, the ventilation groove 6 provided on the bracket 2 prevents the patient's respiratory tract from being blocked.
[0044] Wearing component 3, wearing component 3 includes neck strap 1 31 and neck strap 2 32, neck strap 1 31 and neck strap 2 32 are respectively connected to the two sides of the bracket 2, neck strap 1 31 and neck strap 2 32 are wrapped around the patient's neck along the radial opposite sides of the patient's neck, and the ends of neck strap 1 31 and neck strap 2 32 away from the bracket 2 are fixed by a connecting component.
[0045] The connection component includes Velcro, which includes a male patch 311 and a female patch 321 for use together. The male patch 311 is arranged on the neck strap 1 31, and the female patch 321 is arranged on the neck strap 2 32. The male patch 311 is connected to the side of the neck strap 1 31 away from the bracket 2, and the female patch 321 is connected to the side of the neck strap 1 31 close to the bracket 2. The side of the male patch 311 away from the neck strap 1 31 is a hook surface, and the side of the female patch 321 away from the neck strap 2 32 is a fur surface. The hook surface on the male patch 311 faces outward to avoid the hook surface contacting the patient's skin and causing discomfort. The hook surface fits with the fur surface to achieve the fit of the male patch 311 and the female patch 321.
[0046] The neck strap 1 31 and the neck strap 2 32 are connected by Velcro to fix the support 2 directly to the patient's neck, so that the support 2 is not easy to be separated from the neck. By adjusting the fitting area of the male patch 311 and the female patch 321, the length of the overall wearable component 3 can also be adjusted according to the patient's neck size, thereby improving the comfort and accuracy of the patient when using the device.
[0047] The bracket 2 is in an "inverted T" shape as a whole, and includes a vertical section 21 and a horizontal section 22 connected to each other. The arc surface 4 is arranged on a side of the vertical section 21 away from the horizontal section 22. The neck strap 1 31 and the neck strap 2 32 are connected to both sides of the vertical section 21. The air-permeable groove 6 is arranged on a side of the horizontal section 22 away from the vertical section 21. The two sides of the vertical section 21 away from one end of the horizontal section 22 are expanded outward, which increases the area of the arc surface 4 and the contact area between the bracket 2 and the sphere 1, thereby expanding the support area of the bracket 2 on the sphere 1 and improving the stability of the bracket 2 supporting the sphere 1.
[0048] The side of the horizontal section 22 close to the arc surface 4 is an inclined surface 221, which is inclined from the direction close to the vertical section 21 to the direction away from the arc surface 4, thereby improving the overall structural strength and stability of the bracket 2.
[0049] The peripheral sides of the bracket 2 are all rounded to avoid damage to the patient caused by the peripheral side walls of the bracket 2, improve the safety of the bracket 2, and further improve the comfort of use of the training device. Through the cooperation of the overall bracket 2 and the sphere 1, the qualified degree and efficiency of the patient's training can also be intuitively seen.
[0050] The implementation principle of the submental resistance training device for swallowing disorders after head and neck tumors in the embodiment of the present application is as follows:
[0051] When performing submental resistance training, align the ventilation slots 6 of the bracket 2 with the patient's neck incision, then wrap the first neck strap 31 and the second neck strap 32 around the patient's neck and fit them. After inflating the sphere 1 to a suitable size according to the patient's neck size, place the sphere 1 on the arc surface 4 of the bracket 2. Finally, the patient clamps the device with the submental and the manubrium sterni, so that the horizontal section 22 of the bracket 2 abuts against the shoulder and neck, and the patient adducts the submental and tries to squeeze the sphere 1.
[0052] The above are all the preferred embodiments of the present application. Without limiting the protection scope of the present application accordingly, therefore: Any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application shall be covered within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery, characterized in that: include: sphere(1); A support (2), wherein the top of the support (2) is provided with an arc surface (4) which is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the sphere (1), the sphere (1) is placed on the arc surface (4), the bottom end of the support (2) is in contact with the patient's neck, and the bottom surface of the support (2) is provided with a ventilation groove (6), the ventilation groove (6) runs through both sides of the support (2) in the thickness direction, and the ventilation groove (6) is located at the neck incision; A wearable component (3), the wearable component (3) comprising a neck strap 1 (31) and a neck strap 2 (32), the neck strap 1 (31) and the neck strap 2 (32) being respectively connected to two sides of the support (2), the neck strap 1 (31) and the neck strap 2 (32) being wrapped around the patient's neck along different radial sides of the patient's neck, and the ends of the neck strap 1 (31) and the neck strap 2 (32) away from the support (2) being fixed by a connecting component.
2. The chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sphere (1) is hollow and is provided with an inflation hole (11). A sealing plug (12) is provided at the inflation hole (11), and the sealing plug (12) is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the inflation hole (11).
3. The chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: A friction strip (5) is provided on the side of the bracket (2) that contacts the sphere (1), and a plurality of the friction strips (5) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the arc surface (4).
4. The chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery according to claim 3, characterized in that: The distance between each two adjacent friction strips (5) is equal.
5. The chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection component comprises Velcro, and the Velcro comprises a male patch (311) and a female patch (321) for use together. The male patch (311) is arranged on the first neck strap (31), and the female patch (321) is arranged on the second neck strap (32). The male patch (311) and the female patch (321) are in contact with each other.
6. The chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery according to claim 5, characterized in that: The male patch (311) is connected to a side of the neckband one (31) away from the bracket (2), and the female patch (321) is connected to a side of the neckband one (31) close to the bracket (2). The side of the male patch (311) facing away from the neckband one (31) is a hook surface, and the side of the female patch (321) facing away from the neckband two (32) is a fur surface, and the hook surface is in contact with the fur surface.
7. The chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support (2) is in an "inverted T" shape as a whole. The support (2) comprises a vertical section (21) and a horizontal section (22) connected to each other. The arc surface (4) is arranged on a side of the vertical section (21) away from the horizontal section (22). The neck strap 1 (31) and the neck strap 2 (32) are connected to two sides of the vertical section (21). The ventilation groove (6) is arranged on a side of the horizontal section (22) away from the vertical section (21).
8. The chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two sides of the vertical section (21) away from one end of the horizontal section (22) are arranged to expand outward.
9. The chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery according to claim 7, characterized in that: A side of the horizontal section (22) close to the arc surface (4) is an inclined surface (221), and the inclined surface (221) is inclined in a direction from close to the vertical section (21) to away from the vertical section (21) toward a direction away from the arc surface (4).
10. The chin resistance training device for postoperative dysphagia after head and neck tumor surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The peripheral side edges of the bracket (2) are all arranged with rounded corners.