Ear vagus nerve stimulator

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical health care, and particularly relates to an ear vagus nerve stimulator. Comprising a stimulator host and a wearing part, the stimulator host is connected with the wearing part through a wire, a fixing rod is vertically arranged on the side wall of the wearing part, an ear hook of a C-shaped structure is arranged at the top of the fixing rod, an elastic rod of an omega-shaped structure is fixed to the movable end of the ear hook, a connecting rod is fixed to the movable end of the elastic rod, and the connecting rod is connected with the fixing rod. A fixing rod is arranged at the bottom of the fixing rod, a fixing block is fixed to the movable end of the fixing rod, and a through hole allowing the connecting rod to penetrate is formed in the fixing block. According to the utility model, the fitting degree of the wearing part and the ears of a user can be better adjusted, and the therapeutic effect of electrical stimulation on the ear acupoints is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical health care, in particular to an ear vagus nerve stimulator. Background Art

[0002] An auris vagus nerve stimulator is a wearable device that stimulates the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the longest and most widespread mixed cranial nerve in the body. The auricular branch of the vagus nerve is the only superficial branch of the vagus nerve, distributed in the cavum conchae and cymbiformis on the outer surface of the auricle. By electrically stimulating the auricular branch of the vagus nerve, the device projects to the nucleus tractus solitarius and transmits electrical signals to areas of the brain associated with epileptic seizures, thereby reducing or controlling abnormal neuronal discharges in the brain and controlling epileptic seizures. It can also improve symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, migraines, and cognitive impairment by regulating neurotransmitter expression and increasing local brain blood flow. An auris vagus nerve stimulator typically consists of two parts. One part is worn on the ear, the wearable part. The auricular electrodes on the wearable part stimulate the auricle, while the earbud electrodes stimulate the ear canal opening. The device stimulates the user's auricular vagus nerve by emitting electrical pulses. The other part is held by the user, the main unit, to adjust the device's operating mode. The two parts of the auricular vagus nerve stimulator are connected by a wire to enable data transmission between them.

[0003] Currently, the wearing part is worn on the user's ear. Since there is no fixed structure connecting the wearing part and the ear, the ear structure and size of different users are different, and the wearing part cannot better fit the user's ear, affecting the stimulation of the auricle electrode and the earplug electrode on the earmi acupoint. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an ear vagus nerve stimulator, which can better adjust the fit between the wearing part and the user's ear, and ensure the therapeutic effect of electrical stimulation of the ear vagus nerve acupoint.

[0005] The ear vagus nerve stimulator includes a stimulator main unit and a wearing part. The stimulator main unit is connected to the wearing part via a wire. A first fixing rod is vertically provided on the side wall of the wearing part. An ear hook with a "C"-shaped structure is provided on the top of the first fixing rod. An elastic rod with an "Ω"-shaped structure is fixed to the movable end of the ear hook. A connecting rod is fixed to the movable end of the elastic rod. A second fixing rod is provided at the bottom of the first fixing rod. A fixing block is fixed to the movable end of the second fixing rod. A through hole is provided on the fixing block for the connecting rod to pass through.

[0006] Furthermore, a first threaded hole is formed on the top of the first fixing rod, and a first threaded rod fixed on the ear hook is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole.

[0007] Furthermore, a second threaded hole is formed at the bottom of the first fixing rod, and a second threaded rod fixed on the second fixing rod is threadedly connected in the second threaded hole.

[0008] Furthermore, a magnet in a ring structure is provided on the inner wall of the through hole.

[0009] Furthermore, the connecting rod is made of metal material.

[0010] Furthermore, the ear hook is independently provided with a protective cover.

[0011] Furthermore, the protective cover is made of silicone material.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] The utility model connects the stimulator host to the wearing part through a wire, and then the wearing part is worn on the user's ear. The ear hook on the wearing part is hung on the helix of the user's ear. According to the size of the user's ear, the elastic rod is adjusted to make it rest against the back side of the user's ear, and then the connecting rod is inserted into the through hole on the fixed block, so that the wearing part can better fit the ear to prevent it from falling. The fit between the wearing part and the user's ear can be better adjusted to ensure the therapeutic effect of electrical stimulation of the ear acupoints. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of AA;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A top view of

[0017] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0018] The names of the components in the figure are: 1. Stimulator main unit 2, wire 3, wearing part 4, ear hook 5, first fixing rod 6, fixing block 7, second fixing rod 8, second threaded rod 9, first threaded rod 10, protective cover 11, elastic rod 12, connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present invention will be further described below through specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but this does not limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Example

[0020] The ear vagus nerve stimulator described in this embodiment is as follows Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, it includes a stimulator host 1 and a wearing part 3, the stimulator host 1 is connected to the wearing part 3 through a wire 2, the side wall of the wearing part 3 is vertically provided with a first fixing rod 5, the top of the first fixing rod 5 is provided with an ear hook 4 with a "C"-shaped structure, the movable end of the ear hook 4 is fixed with an elastic rod 11 with an "Ω"-shaped structure, the movable end of the elastic rod 11 is fixed with a connecting rod 12, the bottom of the first fixing rod 5 is provided with a second fixing rod 7, the movable end of the second fixing rod 7 is fixed with a fixing block 6, and the fixing block 6 is provided with a through hole for the connecting rod 12 to penetrate; the stimulator host 1 is a nerve stimulator host of an ear vagus nerve stimulator in the prior art, the stimulator host 1 is connected to the wearing part 3 through a wire 2, and the wearing part 3 is worn on the user's ear when in use, and the auricle electrode on the wearing part The earplug electrode is located at the auricle of the ear, and the earplug electrode is located at the opening of the ear canal. The stimulator host 1 is started to electrically stimulate the auricular branch of the vagus nerve at the auricle and the opening of the ear canal, which can be projected to the solitary nucleus and then transmitted to the brain and epileptic seizure related areas, thereby reducing or controlling the abnormal discharge of brain neurons, playing a role in controlling epileptic seizures. It can also improve symptoms such as anxiety and depression, sleep disorders, migraines and cognitive impairment by regulating the expression of brain neurotransmitters and increasing local brain tissue blood flow. For patients with refractory epilepsy, the ear vagus nerve stimulator can be used as an effective auxiliary treatment measure to reduce the adverse reactions that may be caused by anti-epileptic drugs. The present application does not improve the internal mechanical or circuit structure of the ear vagus nerve stimulator, but only improves the external structure of the wearing part 3.

[0021] A first fixing rod 5 is adhered to the side wall of the wearing portion 3, an ear hook 4 is welded or adhered to the top of the first fixing rod 5, the bottom of the ear hook 4 is welded or adhered to the elastic rod 11, the bottom of the elastic rod 11 is welded or adhered to the connecting rod 12, the elastic rod 11 is elastic, the bottom of the first fixing rod 5 is welded or adhered to the second fixing rod 7, the second fixing rod 7 is an "L"-shaped structure, and the movable end of the second fixing rod 7 is welded or adhered to the fixing block 6. When in use, the wearing portion 3 is worn on the user's ear, the ear hook 4 is hung on the helix of the user's ear, the movable end of the connecting rod 12 extends below the earlobe, and the movable end of the second fixing rod 7 extends to the earlobe with the fixing block 6. The lower part corresponds to the movable end of the connecting rod 12. The elastic rod 11 is adjusted according to the ear size of different users so that it rests against the back of the user's ear. The movable end of the connecting rod 12 is then passed through the through hole on the fixing block 6. The through hole and the movable end of the connecting rod 12 can be interference fit, thereby connecting the connecting rod 12 to the fixing block 6. The ear hook 4 and the second fixing rod 7 are further connected to better assist the wearing part 3 to be worn on the user's ear. The degree of fit between the wearing part and the user's ear can be better adjusted according to the ear size of different users, so that the auricle electrode and the earplug electrode on the wearing part 3 can better perform electrical stimulation on the ear acupuncture point to ensure its therapeutic effect.

[0022] like Figure 2 The first fixing rod 5 is provided with a first threaded hole at the top, and a first threaded rod 9 fixed to the ear hook 4 is threadedly connected in the first threaded hole. The first threaded hole provided at the top of the first fixing rod 5 is threadedly connected to the first threaded rod 9. The top of the first threaded rod 9 is welded or glued to the end of the ear hook 4, and the first threaded rod 9 is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole at the top of the first fixing rod 5, which is convenient for installation and removal of the ear hook 4. When the ear hook 4 is damaged, the ear hook 4 can be removed from the first fixing rod 5 and replaced with a new one; and the first fixing rod 5 is provided with a second threaded hole at the bottom, and the second threaded hole is threadedly connected to the second threaded rod 8 fixed to the second fixing rod 7. The bottom of the second threaded rod 8 is welded or glued to the top of the second fixing rod 7, and is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole at the bottom of the first fixing rod 5, which is convenient for installation and removal of the second fixing rod 7. When the user no longer needs the ear hook 4 and the second fixing rod 7, they can be removed from the wearing part 3, which is more flexible to use.

[0023] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, a magnet with an annular structure is provided on the inner wall of the through hole, and a magnet with an annular structure is adhered to the inner wall of the through hole on the fixed block 6. The connecting rod 12 is made of metal material, and the connecting rod 12 is made of iron. The connecting rod 12 is inserted into the through hole of the fixed block 6, and the connecting rod 12 is inserted into the inner hole of the annular magnet in the through hole. The connecting rod 12 and the magnet attract each other, thereby connecting the connecting rod 12 to the fixed block 6, so that the wearing part 3 can be better worn on the user's ear, and the elastic rod 11 can fit more closely with the user's ear, thereby ensuring the wearing stability of the wearing part 3.

[0024] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the ear hook 4 is independently provided with a protective cover 10, which is mounted on the ear hook 4 and is also mounted on the elastic rod 11. The protective cover 10 is made of silicone material. The silicone is soft and comfortable and can increase the comfort of wearing, reduce the pressure on the ear, and make wearing more relaxed and comfortable. The protective cover 10 can increase the contact area between the elastic rod 11 and the ear, increase its friction, improve its stability, and reduce the risk of the wearing part 3 falling.

[0025] During actual use, the wearing part 3 is worn on the user's ear, and the wearing part 3 and the stimulator host 1 are connected by the wire 2. The ear hook 4 is hung on the helix of the user's ear. The elastic rod 11 is adjusted according to the ear size of different users so that it rests against the back of the user's ear. The connecting rod 12 and the second fixed rod 7 extend to below the earlobe, and the connecting rod 12 is inserted into the through hole on the fixed block 6. The connecting rod 12 is connected to the second fixed rod 7, so that the wearing part 3 fits better with the user's ear, so that it can better perform electrical stimulation on the ear acupoint to ensure its therapeutic effect.

Claims

1. An ear vagus nerve stimulator, comprising a stimulator main unit (1) and a wearing unit (3), wherein the stimulator main unit (1) is connected to the wearing unit (3) via a wire (2), and is characterized in that: A first fixing rod (5) is vertically provided on the side wall of the wearing portion (3); an ear hook (4) with a "C"-shaped structure is provided on the top of the first fixing rod (5); an elastic rod (11) with an "Ω"-shaped structure is fixed to the movable end of the ear hook (4); a connecting rod (12) is fixed to the movable end of the elastic rod (11); a second fixing rod (7) is provided at the bottom of the first fixing rod (5); a fixing block (6) is fixed to the movable end of the second fixing rod (7); a through hole for the connecting rod (12) to penetrate is provided on the fixing block (6).

2. The ear vagus nerve stimulator according to claim 1, wherein: A first threaded hole is provided at the top of the first fixing rod (5), and a first threaded rod (9) fixed to the ear hook (4) is threadedly connected in the first threaded hole.

3. The ear vagus nerve stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second threaded hole is provided at the bottom of the first fixing rod (5), and a second threaded rod (8) fixed to the second fixing rod (7) is threadedly connected in the second threaded hole.

4. The ear vagus nerve stimulator according to claim 1, wherein: A magnet in a ring structure is arranged on the inner wall of the through hole.

5. The ear vagus nerve stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (12) is made of metal material.

6. The ear vagus nerve stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ear hook (4) is independently provided with a protective cover (10).

7. The ear vagus nerve stimulator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The protective sleeve (10) is made of silicone material.

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