Tongue muscle function rehabilitation training device

By designing a tongue muscle function rehabilitation training device, patients can independently train their tongue muscles, solving the problem that existing technologies require the full participation of medical personnel, and achieving the effects of self-assessment and fun training.

CN223615336UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02TONGJI HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI TECH
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Application Number
CN202423075947.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-13
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-13

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Technical Problem

In the current technology, tongue muscle rehabilitation training for patients with oral cancer and cerebrovascular diseases requires the full participation of medical staff. After discharge, patients find it difficult to self-assess the training effect and lack effective rehabilitation training tools.

Method used

A set of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training devices was designed, including a main unit and an adjustment unit. Using a chin strap, rehabilitation training components and control components, patients can perform tongue muscle function training on their own. By pushing the training beads and adjusting the training height, multi-directional tongue muscle exercises can be achieved.

Benefits of technology

Patients can perform tongue muscle function training independently, which increases the fun and relevance of the training. It does not require the involvement of medical staff, making it convenient to carry out rehabilitation training at home and enabling self-assessment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a group of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training device, including main body unit and adjusting unit, main body unit includes chin sleeve, chin sleeve one side is fixed with the sideboard, the inside of sideboard is provided with the rectangular groove, the inside of rectangular groove is slidingly connected with the rectangular cylinder, the inside of rectangular cylinder is slidingly connected with the support plate, the top of the support plate is fixed with the hollow hemispheroid. The patient pushes the first training bead through the tongue tip, so that the first training bead moves on the spiral column, the first training bead is pushed to the farthest position along the spiral column, and the function of the tongue muscle is exercised; the eight arc-shaped plates are arranged in the east direction, the south direction, the west direction, the north direction, the southeast direction, the northwest direction, the southwest direction and the northeast direction, the patient pushes the second training beads through the tongue tip and moves the second training beads in the directions of the eight arc-shaped plates, tongue muscle function training in the eight directions can be completed, and the patient can carry out pushing training in the corresponding direction in a targeted mode according to specific needs. And the tongue muscle function in a certain direction can be exercised in a targeted manner.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tongue muscle rehabilitation training technology, and in particular to a set of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training devices. Background Technology

[0002] Oral cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and its incidence rate is rising year by year. Oral cancer surgery can affect the motor function of the tongue muscles to varying degrees. The recovery of tongue muscle function is crucial for the recovery of the patient's speech, chewing, swallowing and other functions after surgery. In addition, patients with cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction and other conditions may also have their normal tongue motor function affected due to abnormalities in the structure or function of the central and / or peripheral nerves.

[0003] When oral cancer patients undergo surgery to remove part of their tongue tissue, or when cerebral infarction patients experience nerve damage controlling tongue muscle movement, their tongue muscles cannot move normally. Targeted rehabilitation training for the tongue muscles is necessary, including tongue tip elevation or depression, tongue tip resistance training, jaw opening training, and tongue tip lip rotation exercises. Currently, during hospitalization, oral healthcare professionals can only provide simple guidance on rehabilitation training using cotton swabs. This training requires full participation from medical staff. Post-discharge rehabilitation training is difficult to conduct, and patients cannot self-assess the training effectiveness. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop relevant rehabilitation training tools. Utility Model Content

[0004] (I) Purpose of the utility model

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to propose a set of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training devices. The technical problem to be solved is that when patients are hospitalized, oral medical staff can only use cotton swabs to simply help patients carry out relevant rehabilitation training guidance. The training requires the full participation of medical staff. After the patients are discharged, rehabilitation training is not easy to carry out and the patients cannot self-evaluate the training effect.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, this utility model provides a set of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training devices:

[0008] It includes a main unit and an adjustment unit. The main unit includes a chin sleeve with a side plate fixed to one side. A rectangular groove is formed in the side plate, and a rectangular cylinder is slidably connected in the rectangular groove. A support plate is slidably connected in the rectangular cylinder, and a hollow hemisphere is fixed to the top of the support plate. A rehabilitation training component is disposed in the hollow hemisphere. The adjustment unit includes a cylindrical tube fixed to the side plate. A positioning hole is formed in the rectangular tube, and a positioning rod is slidably connected in the cylindrical tube. The positioning rod can be embedded in the positioning hole, and a control component for controlling the movement of the positioning rod is disposed in the cylindrical tube.

[0009] Preferably, the rehabilitation training component includes a spiral column fixed inside a hollow hemisphere, a stop block fixed at the end of the spiral column away from the hollow hemisphere, and a training bead slidably connected to the outer side of the spiral column.

[0010] Preferably, the rehabilitation training component includes eight arc-shaped plates fixed to the inner wall of a hollow hemisphere. A disc is provided in the middle of the hollow hemisphere. The arc-shaped plates have travel grooves, and the disc has multiple through grooves connected to the corresponding travel grooves. Connecting rods are slidably connected in the travel grooves and through grooves. Limiting plates and training beads are fixed at both ends of the connecting rods, respectively.

[0011] Preferably, the control component includes a pull rod fixed to one end of the positioning rod, the pull rod passing through the cylindrical tube and slidably connected to the cylindrical tube, a second spring sleeved on the outside of the pull rod, one end of the second spring abutting against the inner wall of the cylindrical tube, and the other end of the second spring abutting against the positioning rod.

[0012] Preferably, the rectangular tube has multiple circular holes, the support plate has a conical groove, a positioning bead is slidably connected in the conical groove, a spring is provided in the conical groove, one end of the spring is fixed to the positioning bead, and the other end of the spring is fixed to the inner wall of the conical groove, and the positioning bead can be embedded in the circular holes.

[0013] Preferably, the outer side of the chin strap is fixed with a first strap and a second strap. The first strap has a hook side and the second strap has a rough side. The hook side and the rough side are bonded together.

[0014] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1: The patient uses the tip of their tongue to push the training bead one, causing it to move along the spiral column. By pushing the training bead one to the farthest point along the spiral column, the patient can exercise the function of the tongue muscles and make the rehabilitation training of tongue muscle function fun.

[0016] 2: The eight curved plates are for the eight directions: east, south, west, north, southeast, northwest, southwest, and northeast. The patient uses the tip of their tongue to push the training bead two along the eight curved plates to complete the tongue muscle function training in the above eight directions. The patient can carry out targeted pushing training in the corresponding direction according to their specific needs to specifically exercise the tongue muscle function in a certain direction.

[0017] 3: Press the positioning bead to move it into the conical groove. Once the positioning bead moves out of the round hole, the support plate can be moved up and down to adjust the distance between the hollow hemisphere and the chin guard, allowing the patient to adjust the hollow hemisphere to a suitable training height according to their own mandibular length.

[0018] 4. Pull the lever to move the positioning rod out of the positioning hole and into the cylindrical tube, and the rectangular tube can be removed. This allows the patient to change the exercise method as needed, i.e., to use training bead one or training bead two. This device can perform the exercise independently without the need for medical staff, which facilitates the exercise. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a set of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training devices provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 Enlarged cross-sectional view of a partial structure of a tongue muscle function rehabilitation training device provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 Another perspective structural schematic diagram of a set of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training devices provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rehabilitation training component provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 Another perspective structural schematic diagram of a set of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training devices provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rehabilitation training component provided by this utility model.

[0026] Figure Descriptions: 100. Main Unit; 101. Chin Cover; 102. Side Plate; 103. Rectangular Cylinder; 104. Support Plate; 105. Hollow Hemisphere; 106. Strap 1; 107. Strap 2; 108. Hook Surface; 109. Textured Surface; 110. Rectangular Groove; 111. Circular Hole; 112. Conical Groove; 114. Positioning Bead; 115. Spring 1; 121. Spiral Column; 122. Training Bead 1; 123. Stop Block; 131. Arc Plate; 132. Stroke Groove; 133. Disc; 134. Through Groove; 135. Limiting Plate; 136. Connecting Rod; 137. Training Bead 2; 200. Adjustment Unit; 201. Cylindrical Cylinder; 202. Positioning Hole; 203. Positioning Rod; 204. Pull Rod; 205. Spring 2. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, application, or use of this disclosure. It should be understood that in all these figures, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar parts and features. The figures are merely schematic representations of the concept and principles of embodiments of this disclosure and do not necessarily show the specific dimensions and scale of the various embodiments of this disclosure. Certain details or structures of embodiments of this disclosure may be exaggerated in particular portions of certain figures.

[0028] Reference Figure 1-6 :

[0029] Example 1

[0030] A set of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training devices includes a main unit 100 and an adjustment unit 200. The main unit 100 includes a chin sleeve 101. A side plate 102 is fixed to one side of the chin sleeve 101. A rectangular groove 110 is formed in the side plate 102. A rectangular tube 103 is slidably connected in the rectangular groove 110. A support plate 104 is slidably connected in the rectangular tube 103. A hollow hemisphere 105 is fixed to the top of the support plate 104. Rehabilitation training components are arranged inside the hollow hemisphere 105. A strap 10 is fixed to the outside of the chin sleeve 101. 6 and strap 2 107, strap 1 106 has a hook surface 108 on one side and strap 2 107 has a rough surface 109 on the other end. The hook surface 108 and the rough surface 109 are bonded together. Adjustment unit 200 includes cylindrical tube 201, cylindrical tube 201 and side plate 102 are fixed together. Rectangular tube 103 has a positioning hole 202. Positioning rod 203 is slidably connected in cylindrical tube 201. Positioning rod 203 can be embedded in positioning hole 202. Control component for controlling the movement of positioning rod 203 is provided in cylindrical tube 201.

[0031] The rehabilitation training component includes a spiral column 121 fixed inside a hollow hemisphere 105, a stop block 123 fixed at the end of the spiral column 121 away from the hollow hemisphere 105, and a training bead 122 slidably connected to the outside of the spiral column 121.

[0032] In use, first move the chin sleeve 101 and put it on the patient's chin. Then pull the first strap 106 and the second strap 107 to make the hook surface 108 and the rough surface 109 stick together, thereby fixing the chin sleeve 101 on the patient's chin. At this time, the patient uses the tip of their tongue to push the training bead 122, which moves along the spiral column 121. Push the training bead 122 along the spiral column 121 to the farthest point to exercise the function of the tongue muscles and make the rehabilitation training of the tongue muscles fun.

[0033] Furthermore, the control component includes a pull rod 204 fixed to one end of the positioning rod 203. The pull rod 204 passes through the cylindrical tube 201 and is slidably connected to the cylindrical tube 201. A second spring 205 is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod 204. One end of the second spring 205 abuts against the inner wall of the cylindrical tube 201, and the other end of the second spring 205 abuts against the positioning rod 203. A plurality of circular holes 111 are opened in the rectangular tube 103. A conical groove 112 is opened in the support plate 104. A positioning bead 114 is slidably connected in the conical groove 112. A first spring 115 is provided in the conical groove 112. One end of the first spring 115 is fixed to the positioning bead 114, and the other end of the first spring 115 is fixed to the inner wall of the conical groove 112. The positioning bead 114 can be embedded in the circular hole 111.

[0034] It should be noted that pressing the positioning bead 114 causes it to move into the conical groove 112. Once the positioning bead 114 moves out of the round hole 111, the support plate 104 can be moved up and down to adjust the distance between the hollow hemisphere 105 and the chin sleeve 101. This allows the patient to adjust the hollow hemisphere 105 to a suitable training height according to their own mandibular length. It should be noted that the diameter of the conical groove 112 and the external connection point is smaller than the diameter of the positioning bead 114. When the spring 115 is in its normal state, and the positioning bead 114 abuts against the inner wall of the conical groove 112, the positioning bead 114 can be locked in the round hole 111.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] A set of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training devices includes a main unit 100 and an adjustment unit 200. The main unit 100 includes a chin sleeve 101. A side plate 102 is fixed to one side of the chin sleeve 101. A rectangular groove 110 is formed in the side plate 102. A rectangular tube 103 is slidably connected in the rectangular groove 110. A support plate 104 is slidably connected in the rectangular tube 103. A hollow hemisphere 105 is fixed to the top of the support plate 104. Rehabilitation training components are arranged inside the hollow hemisphere 105. A strap 10 is fixed to the outside of the chin sleeve 101. 6 and strap 2 107, strap 1 106 has a hook surface 108 on one side and strap 2 107 has a rough surface 109 on the other end. The hook surface 108 and the rough surface 109 are bonded together. Adjustment unit 200 includes cylindrical tube 201, cylindrical tube 201 and side plate 102 are fixed together. Rectangular tube 103 has a positioning hole 202. Positioning rod 203 is slidably connected in cylindrical tube 201. Positioning rod 203 can be embedded in positioning hole 202. Control component for controlling the movement of positioning rod 203 is provided in cylindrical tube 201.

[0037] The rehabilitation training component includes eight arc-shaped plates 131 fixed to the inner wall of a hollow hemisphere 105. A disc 133 is provided in the middle of the hollow hemisphere 105. A travel groove 132 is provided in the arc-shaped plate 131. A plurality of through grooves 134 are provided in the disc 133. The through grooves 134 and the corresponding travel grooves 132 are connected. A connecting rod 136 is slidably connected in the travel grooves 132 and the through grooves 134. A limit plate 135 and a training bead 137 are fixed at both ends of the connecting rod 136, respectively.

[0038] In use, first move the chin sleeve 101 to place it on the patient's chin. Then pull the first strap 106 and the second strap 107 to make the hook surface 108 and the rough surface 109 stick together, thus fixing the chin sleeve 101 on the patient's chin. The eight arc-shaped plates 131 are in the eight directions of east, south, west, north, southeast, northwest, southwest, and northeast. The patient uses the tip of their tongue to push the second training bead 137, moving the second training bead 137 along the eight directions of the arc-shaped plates 131, thus completing the tongue muscle function training in the above eight directions. The patient can carry out targeted pushing training in the corresponding direction according to their specific needs, and specifically exercise the tongue muscle function in a certain direction.

[0039] Furthermore, the control component includes a pull rod 204 fixed to one end of the positioning rod 203. The pull rod 204 passes through the cylindrical tube 201 and is slidably connected to the cylindrical tube 201. A second spring 205 is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod 204. One end of the second spring 205 abuts against the inner wall of the cylindrical tube 201, and the other end of the second spring 205 abuts against the positioning rod 203. A plurality of circular holes 111 are opened in the rectangular tube 103. A conical groove 112 is opened in the support plate 104. A positioning bead 114 is slidably connected in the conical groove 112. A first spring 115 is provided in the conical groove 112. One end of the first spring 115 is fixed to the positioning bead 114, and the other end of the first spring 115 is fixed to the inner wall of the conical groove 112. The positioning bead 114 can be embedded in the circular hole 111.

[0040] It should be noted that pressing the positioning bead 114 causes it to move into the conical groove 112. Once the positioning bead 114 moves out of the round hole 111, the support plate 104 can be moved up and down to adjust the distance between the hollow hemisphere 105 and the chin sleeve 101. This allows the patient to adjust the hollow hemisphere 105 to a suitable training height according to their own mandibular length. It should be noted that the diameter of the conical groove 112 and the external connection point is smaller than the diameter of the positioning bead 114. When the spring 115 is in its normal state, and the positioning bead 114 abuts against the inner wall of the conical groove 112, the positioning bead 114 can be locked in the round hole 111.

[0041] It is worth emphasizing that by pulling the lever 204, the positioning rod 203 is moved out of the positioning hole 202 and into the cylindrical tube 201, and the rectangular tube 103 can be removed. This allows the patient to change the exercise method as needed, i.e., to use training bead 122 or training bead 237.

[0042] The exemplary implementation of the solution proposed in this disclosure has been described in detail above with reference to preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and alterations can be made to the above specific embodiments without departing from the spirit of this disclosure, and various combinations can be made to the various technical features and structures proposed in this disclosure without exceeding the protection scope of this disclosure, which is determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A set of tongue muscle function rehabilitation training devices, characterized in that, include: The main unit (100) includes a chin sleeve (101), a side plate (102) is fixed to one side of the chin sleeve (101), a rectangular groove (110) is provided in the side plate (102), a rectangular tube (103) is slidably connected in the rectangular groove (110), a support plate (104) is slidably connected in the rectangular tube (103), a hollow hemisphere (105) is fixed to the top of the support plate (104), and a rehabilitation training component is provided in the hollow hemisphere (105); The adjustment unit (200) includes a cylindrical tube (201) and a side plate (102) fixed together. A positioning hole (202) is provided in the rectangular tube (103). A positioning rod (203) is slidably connected in the cylindrical tube (201). The positioning rod (203) can be embedded in the positioning hole (202). A control component for controlling the movement of the positioning rod (203) is provided in the cylindrical tube (201).

2. The tongue muscle function rehabilitation training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rehabilitation training component includes a spiral column (121) fixed inside a hollow hemisphere (105), a stop block (123) fixed at the end of the spiral column (121) away from the hollow hemisphere (105), and a training bead (122) slidably connected to the outside of the spiral column (121).

3. The tongue muscle function rehabilitation training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rehabilitation training component includes eight arc-shaped plates (131) fixed to the inner wall of a hollow hemisphere (105). A disc (133) is provided in the middle of the hollow hemisphere (105). A travel groove (132) is provided in the arc-shaped plate (131). A plurality of through grooves (134) are provided in the disc (133), and the through grooves (134) and the corresponding travel grooves (132) are connected. A connecting rod (136) is slidably connected in the travel grooves (132) and the through grooves (134). A limit plate (135) and a training bead (137) are fixed at both ends of the connecting rod (136).

4. The tongue muscle function rehabilitation training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control component includes a pull rod (204) fixed to one end of the positioning rod (203). The pull rod (204) passes through the cylindrical tube (201) and is slidably connected to the cylindrical tube (201). A second spring (205) is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod (204). One end of the second spring (205) abuts against the inner wall of the cylindrical tube (201), and the other end of the second spring (205) abuts against the positioning rod (203).

5. The tongue muscle function rehabilitation training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rectangular tube (103) has multiple round holes (111) inside, and the support plate (104) has a conical groove (112) inside. A positioning bead (114) is slidably connected inside the conical groove (112). A spring (115) is provided inside the conical groove (112), and one end of the spring (115) is fixed to the positioning bead (114). The other end of the spring (115) is fixed to the inner wall of the conical groove (112). The positioning bead (114) can be embedded in the round hole (111).

6. The tongue muscle function rehabilitation training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chin cover (101) is fixed with a first strap (106) and a second strap (107) on the outside. The first strap (106) has a hook surface (108) on one side and the second strap (107) has a rough surface (109) on the other side. The hook surface (108) and the rough surface (109) are bonded together.