Helix former and adjustable ear shaping mechanism

Abstract

The helix former comprises a helix inner side forming support, a helix outer side forming support and a helix upper side forming support. The helix inner side forming support is connected with a helix extension shaping mechanism, and the helix extension shaping mechanism extends along the helix inner side contour and lifts up and shapes the helix contour from the interior of the helix. The helix extension shaping mechanism stretches into the upper helix root and other parts which are difficult to reach or cannot reach, and shape righting is conducted on the shape righting blind area in an inner side supporting mode. Due to the fact that the adjustable ear shaping mechanism comprises the helix former, in the clinical use process, the ear back support can be arranged at the corresponding malformation position behind the ear according to the malformation position of the ear, the auricle is supported from the back of the ear, the adjustable ear shaping mechanism can adapt to the orthopedic requirements of different positions, clinical use is very convenient, and the adjustable ear shaping mechanism is convenient to use. And particularly, a very good orthopedic effect is achieved on the helix.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of surgical medical instruments, in particular to the ear wheel former and adjustable ear shaping mechanism used in ear orthopedic process. BACKGROUND

[0002] Ear is composed of cartilage covered by skin, and normal ear shape needs to have antihelix, scapha, triangular fossa, antihelix, concha, tragus, antitragus and lobule. Among them, antihelix needs to have complete edge of roll edge, and antihelix needs to have complete curved shape, and form Y-shaped antihelix angle, to form triangular fossa. The ear canal formed between antihelix, antitragus, tragus and antihelix foot is the position of placing earplug.

[0003] However, according to statistics, the incidence of deformity or deformation of ear in newborns is very high, and the incidence in some countries and regions even reaches nearly half of the newborns. Ear includes various forms such as prominent ear, cup-shaped ear, drooping ear, Stahl's ear, hidden ear and antihelix deformity, which can occur in various parts such as antihelix, antihelix, ear canal, etc., especially antihelix deformity is a common site of ear deformity.

[0004] At present, for newborn ear deformity or deformation, orthosis can be used for treatment, and for correction of antihelix deformity, antihelix former is usually used for orthosis. Since the shape of antihelix of each patient is different, the position of correction is different, especially when the position of correction is close to the upper antihelix, due to the curvature of the upper antihelix, the current antihelix former is difficult to completely match the curvature of the turning of the upper antihelix or is difficult to approach the root position of the upper antihelix, therefore, the orthosis effect of these special parts of antihelix is easily affected, and there is an orthosis blind area. Therefore, the current antihelix former needs to be further improved. SUMMARY

[0005] The ear wheel former of the utility model solves the difficulty of ear wheel orthosis blind area by the design of special ear wheel extension shaping mechanism, the ear wheel extension shaping mechanism can extend along the inner contour of antihelix, and the ear wheel contour is lifted and shaped from the inside, only need to place the ear wheel former of the utility model in the part close to the orthosis blind area, the extended ear wheel extension shaping mechanism can extend and match the shape of antihelix, and the ear wheel contour is lifted and shaped from the inside, thereby solving the difficulty of ear wheel orthosis blind area.

[0006] The utility model discloses a helix former, the helix former 6 contains helix inside forming support 61, helix outside forming support 62 and helix upside forming support 63, it is characterized in that: helix inside forming support 61, helix outside forming support 62 and the helix upside forming support 63 are connected together, the space between helix inside forming support 61, helix outside forming support 62 and the helix upside forming support 63 constitutes the forming groove 64 that can accommodate helix and supply helix orthopedic growth, helix inside forming support 61 is connected with helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65, and helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65 extends along the helix inside profile, and the helix profile is supported and shaped from the inside of helix.

[0007] Helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65 extends along one side or both sides of helix inside forming support 61, and the overall shape matches the helix, and when orthopedic, helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65 can extend along the helix inside profile, and the helix profile is supported and shaped from the inside of helix to both sides. Since helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65 is usually a single layer or a single strip structure, it can easily reach the parts that are difficult or impossible to reach by conventional helix formers, and the orthopedic blind area is orthopedic by inside support. Because the auricle is divided into left and right ears, helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65 can be set on one side or both sides of helix inside forming support 61 as needed to facilitate orthopedic of different ears.

[0008] The top surface 65-1 of the helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65 has an arc that matches the internal profile of the helix. To ensure the lifting effect of the helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65, the top surface 65-1 of the helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65 that contacts the inside of the helix has an arc that matches the internal profile of the helix, so that the top surface 65-1 can be attached to the inside of the helix, achieving better lifting effect.

[0009] The helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65 is connected to the helix inside forming support 61 by pasting, or integral manufacturing, or inlaying. The helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65 can be connected to the helix inside forming support 61 in various ways, such as integral manufacturing with the helix inside forming support 61, or inlaying, which can choose different shapes and sizes of the helix extension plastic forming mechanism 65 to inlay on the helix inside forming support 61 to adapt to different helix inside shapes.

[0010] The helix former 6 further comprises an elastic shaping mechanism 66 which elastically shapes the shaping groove 64 and / or the helix extension shaping mechanism 65. The elastic shaping mechanism 66 can be arranged on the helix inner side shaping support 61, the helix outer side shaping support 62 and / or the helix upper side shaping support 63, and changes the shape of the shaping groove 64 by shaping, so that the helix former 6 can set the orthopedic shape according to the actual shape of the helix, ensure that the helix inner side shaping support 61 is in surface contact with the inner side of the helix, reduce the contact pressure of the orthopedic process, effectively prevent the occurrence of pressure sores, and make the clinical use safer and more comfortable. The elastic shaping mechanism 66 can also be arranged on the helix extension shaping mechanism 65 to change the shape of the helix extension shaping mechanism 65 as needed, so as to match the shape of different orthopedic blind areas and achieve the expected lifting effect.

[0011] The elastic shaping mechanism 66 is a detachable or implanted shaping piece 66-1 or a shaping wire 66-2. The elastic shaping mechanism 66 can be a detachable shaping piece 66-1 or an implanted shaping wire 66-2 in the helix former 6. In practical applications, the shaping mechanism 66 can be designed in various shapes and structures as needed, and the applicant will not give examples here, but they are all within the protection scope of the present application.

[0012] The part of the helix former 6 which contacts the helix is made of medical elastic material. Because it is usually used for ear orthopedic treatment of newborns in clinical practice, the skin of newborns is very delicate and sensitive, so the part which contacts the skin is made of medical elastic material to ensure its comfort.

[0013] The bottom of the helix outer side shaping support 62 is provided with a helix shaping mechanism 62-1; the helix shaping mechanism 62-1 is provided with a shaping curved surface 62-11 which matches the contour of the helix, and the helix shaping mechanism 62-1 can lift the bottom of the helix so that the helix is completely accommodated in the shaping groove 64, and the clinical use effect is very good.

[0014] The helix former 6 further comprises a fixing part 67. The fixing part 67 can be connected with the base 1 and / or the behind-the-ear support 2 by pasting, inlaying or other ways. In practical applications, those skilled in the art can also design different connection ways as needed, and the applicant will not give specific examples here, but they are all within the protection scope of the present application.

[0015] The helix outer side forming support 62 and the fixing part 67 are arranged separately or manufactured as a whole. The helix outer side forming support 62 and the fixing part 67 can be arranged as a whole, and are connected and fixed to the helix former 6 by being pasted together through the outer side wall of the helix outer side forming support 62 and the base 1 or by being pasted together through the bottom of the helix outer side forming support 62 and the behind-the-ear support 2. The helix outer side forming support 64 and the fixing part 67 can also be arranged separately.

[0016] The helix outer side forming support 62 and the fixing part 67 are arranged separately, and an elastic connecting part 672 is arranged between the helix outer side forming support 62 and the fixing part 67 or on the fixing part 67.

[0017] The fixing part 67 is connected to the helix outer side forming support 62, and a fixing groove 68 is formed between the fixing part 67 and the helix outer side forming support 62. The fixing part 67 is inlaid in the limiting groove 12-1 of the base 1, and the fixing groove 68 can be inlaid on the side wall 12 of the base 1.

[0018] The helix former 6 is inlaid on the base 1 and / or the behind-the-ear support 2 through the fixing groove 68.

[0019] In order to facilitate the insertion of the fixing part 67 into the limiting groove 12-1 of the base 1, the elastic connecting part 672 is arranged between the helix outer side forming support 62 and the fixing part 67. On one hand, the elastic connecting part 672 can facilitate the insertion of the fixing part 67 into the limiting groove 12-1, and on the other hand, the elastic connecting part 672 can apply an elastic traction force to the helix former 6 towards the outer side of the helix, which is more beneficial to the growth and shaping of the helix.

[0020] A positioning convex step 67-1 is arranged on the fixing part 67. The positioning convex step 67-1 can be matched with a limiting concave groove 12-11 on the inner side wall of the limiting groove 12-1, so as to position the helix former 6 and effectively prevent the displacement of the helix former 6 during the orthopedic process.

[0021] The adjustable ear shaping mechanism comprises the helix former 6.

[0022] The adjustable ear shaping mechanism 100 comprises a base 1, a behind-the-ear support 2, an upper cover 3 and a helix former 6.

[0023] A. The base 1 comprises an opening 11, and the opening 11 can allow the ear 4 to pass through.

[0024] B. The behind-the-ear support 2 is movably arranged in the opening 11 and can support the auricle from the back of the ear 4 according to the part to be orthopedic.

[0025] C, the upper cover 3 is detachably connected with the base 1, and a space 5 for containing objects is formed among the upper cover 3, the base 1 and the behind-the-ear support 2;

[0026] D, the helix former 6 is connected to the base 1 and / or the behind-the-ear support 2.

[0027] The behind-the-ear support 2 of the adjustable ear shaping mechanism is designed to be movable, so that in the clinical use, the behind-the-ear support 2 can be arranged at the corresponding deformed part behind the ear to support the auricle from the back of the ear 4. In the clinical use, the behind-the-ear support 2 is fixed at the corresponding deformed part, then the ear 4 is extended from the opening 11 of the base, the base 1 is fixed around the ear 4, then the upper cover 3 is covered on the base 1, and the ear 4 is fixed in the space 5 for containing objects, so that the orthopedic treatment can be performed. The helix former 6 can provide a normal growth space for the helix.

[0028] The base 1 is fixed on the skin around the ear 4 by pasting. The base 1 can be pasted on the skin around the ear 4 by medical adhesive tape, preferably medical double-sided tape 9, one side of which is pasted on the bottom of the base 1, and the other side is pasted on the skin. When it needs to be replaced, the medical double-sided tape 9 can be torn off, which is very convenient in use. Of course, in actual application, the base 1 can be fixed around the ear by other fixing methods according to the needs of those skilled in the art.

[0029] The behind-the-ear support 2 is pasted on the skin behind the ear 4 for fixation and / or connected to the side wall 12 of the base 1. The behind-the-ear support 2 can be pasted on the skin behind the ear 4 by medical double-sided tape 9. When the part that needs to be corrected changes, the behind-the-ear support 2 can be fixed at different parts by tearing off the medical double-sided tape 9, which can be adjusted according to the treatment process in clinical use. The behind-the-ear support 2 can also be connected to the side wall 12 of the base 1, and the position of the behind-the-ear support 2 can be adjusted by moving along the side wall 12.

[0030] The behind-the-ear support 2 can be connected to the side wall 12 of the base 1 by pasting or inlaying. Especially the inlaying connection method can inlay the behind-the-ear support 2 in different connecting grooves very conveniently, which is very convenient in clinical use.

[0031] The elastic slot 21 can be arranged on the behind-the-ear support 2. Since the behind-the-ear support 2 is arranged at the back of the ear 4, and the front part of the ear 4 is fixed to the base 1 by the upper cover 3, the height of the behind-the-ear space of each person is different. If the height of the behind-the-ear space is small, the behind-the-ear support 2 is too high, which can easily cause ischemic necrosis of the ear tissue under the compression of external force, and cause accidental injury during the orthopedic process. The elastic slot 21 can be contracted under the action of external force and reset after the release of external force. Therefore, when the height of the behind-the-ear space is small, the elastic slot 21 is compressed under the action of external force, and the space is increased, so that different behind-the-ear space heights can be adapted, and clinical use is safer.

[0032] The adjustable ear shaping mechanism 100 also contains an ear concha former 7. The ear concha former 7 is designed according to the shape characteristics of the ear concha cavity, and can be orthopedic to the ear concha cavity. In clinical use, the shaping end 71 of the ear concha former 7 is inserted into the ear canal, and then the ear concha former 7 is fixed in the object space 5 by the upper cover 1. The ear concha former 7 is usually made of soft material and is provided with a channel 72 to guide sound and liquid, prevent liquid such as sweat from accumulating in the ear canal, and ensure that the newborn can normally obtain external sound.

[0033] The adjustable ear shaping mechanism 100 also contains an auricle former 8, which is arranged at the front of the ear 4.

[0034] The auricle former 8 and the behind-the-ear support 2 match each other, and the space between them constitutes the shaping space of the ear 4.

[0035] The auricle former 8 contains an antihelix shaping mechanism 81, and / or a pair of antihelix shaping mechanism 82, and / or a triangular fossa shaping mechanism 83, and / or an ear concha shaping mechanism 84, and / or a tragus shaping mechanism 85, and / or a pair of tragus shaping mechanism 86.

[0036] The helix former 6 constitutes the helix forming mechanism 81. The concha former 8 can be provided with one or more of the above forming mechanisms according to the shape characteristics of a normal ear. The space between the concha former 8 and the behind-ear support 2 is the shape of a normal ear, and through the cooperation of the concha former 8 and the behind-ear support 2, the ear 4 can be shaped as a whole, and the whole ear orthopedic treatment can be completed at one time in clinical use. Since the helix forming mechanism 81, the antihelix forming mechanism 82, the triangular fossa forming mechanism 83, the concha forming mechanism 84, the tragus forming mechanism 85, and the antitragus forming mechanism 86 are designed according to the shape characteristics of a normal ear, in the orthopedic process, the helix forming mechanism 81, the antihelix forming mechanism 82, the triangular fossa forming mechanism 83, the concha forming mechanism 84, the tragus forming mechanism 85, and the antitragus forming mechanism 86 can fit the shape of each part to form a surface contact, changing the orthopedic method of outwardly expanding and pulling the helix in the prior art into a three-dimensional space pulling method of surface contact, not only reducing the pressure of the contact part, but also not easily causing tissue necrosis, and the multi-point space pulling method only needs very small force to achieve the expected purpose of orthopedic treatment, which is safer in clinical use and has better orthopedic effect.

[0037] The concha former 8 can be integrally manufactured with the upper cover 3. The concha former 8 can be separately provided and additionally covered by the upper cover 3, or can be integrally manufactured with the upper cover 3. In order to ensure the sound hearing feeling of the patient, a through hole is arranged on the concha former 8 and the upper cover 3 to ensure the conduction of sound.

[0038] The base 1 is made of a flexible medical material.

[0039] The flexible material is silica gel, or rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer rubber (TPU).

[0040] Since the adjustable ear shaping mechanism of the utility model is usually used for ear orthopedic treatment of newborns in clinical use, the skin of the newborn is very delicate and sensitive, and therefore the base 1 in contact with the skin is made of a medical flexible material to ensure its comfort. Preferably, the adjustable ear shaping mechanism of the utility model can be integrally made of a medical flexible material.

[0041] In clinical use, firstly, the installation position of the postauricular support 2 is selected according to the morphological characteristics of the ear deformity. Then, the postauricular support 2 is attached to the skin using medical double-sided tape 9. Next, the base 1 is installed around the ear 4, with the ear 4 extending out from the opening of the base 1. The base 1 is then fixed to the skin around the ear 4 using medical double-sided tape 9. At this point, the auricular shaping device 6 is embedded in the auricular area that needs to be corrected and fixed to the base 1 and / or the postauricular support 2. The upper cover 3 is then placed on top, forming a storage space 5 between the upper cover 3, the base 1, and the postauricular support 2. The ear 4 is placed in the storage space 5. Simultaneously, the upper cover 3 expands the base 1 outwards, achieving traction and correction of the ear 4.

[0042] This utility model discloses an auricle shaping device comprising an inner auricle shaping bracket 61, an outer auricle shaping bracket 62, and an upper auricle shaping bracket 63. The inner auricle shaping bracket 61, the outer auricle shaping bracket 62, and the upper auricle shaping bracket 63 are connected together. The space between these brackets forms a shaping groove 64 that accommodates the auricle and allows for its orthopedic growth. The inner auricle shaping bracket 61 is connected to an auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65, which extends along the inner contour of the auricle and lifts and shapes the auricle contour from within. Because the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 can easily reach areas that are difficult or impossible for conventional auricle shaping devices, such as the upper auricle root, it can correct current blind spots in orthopedic treatment by lifting from the inside. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of this utility model contains the auricle shaping device of this utility model. In clinical use, the postauricular support 2 can be set at the corresponding deformed part behind the ear according to the location of the ear deformity, and the auricle can be lifted from the back of the ear 4. It can adapt to the orthodontic needs of different parts and is very convenient for clinical use. It has a very good orthodontic effect on the auricle. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ear helix forming device of this utility model, which extends the ear helix extension and shaping mechanism upwards.

[0044] Figure 1-1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ear lobe forming device of this utility model, which extends the ear lobe extension and shaping mechanism.

[0045] Figure 1-2 yes Figure 1 Top view.

[0046] Figure 1-3 yes Figure 1-2 AA cross-section view.

[0047] Figure 1-4 is Figure 1 The working principle schematic view of the helicon forming device of the utility model installed on the helicon.

[0048] Figure 2 is the three-dimensional structure schematic view of the helicon forming device of the utility model containing the fixed part of the helicon extension shaping mechanism extending to the upward helicon.

[0049] Figure 2-1 is the three-dimensional structure schematic view of the helicon forming device of the utility model containing the fixed part of the helicon extension shaping mechanism extending to the earlobe.

[0050] Figure 2-2 is Figure 2 The exploded view.

[0051] Figure 3 is the top view of the adjustable ear shaping mechanism of the utility model after the upper cover is removed.

[0052] Figure 4 is the exploded view of the adjustable ear shaping mechanism of the utility model.

[0053] Figure 4-1 is Figure 4 The B-B sectional view.

[0054] Figure 5 is the top view of the adjustable ear shaping mechanism of the utility model after the upper cover is removed.

[0055] Figure 6 is the top view of the adjustable ear shaping mechanism of the utility model after the upper cover is removed.

[0056] Figure 7 is the three-dimensional structure schematic view of the adjustable ear shaping mechanism of the utility model containing the auricle forming device.

[0057] Figure 7-1 is Figure 7 The partial exploded view.

[0058] In the above figures:

[0059] 100 is the adjustable ear shaping mechanism of the utility model, and 672 is the elastic connecting part.

[0060] 1 is the base, 2 is the behind-the-ear support, 3 is the upper cover, 4 is the ear, 5 is the object containing space, 6 is the helicon forming device, 7 is the concha forming device, 8 is the auricle forming device, and 9 is the medical double-sided adhesive tape.

[0061] 11 is the opening, 12 is the side wall, 12-1 is the limiting groove, and 12-11 is the limiting recess.

[0062] 21 is the elastic groove, 22 is the support part, 23 is the connecting end, and 23-1 is the connecting bridge.

[0063] 61 is the inner helix shaping bracket, 62 is the outer helix shaping bracket, 63 is the upper helix shaping bracket, 64 is the shaping groove, 65 is the helix extension shaping mechanism, 66 is the elastic shaping mechanism, 67 is the fixing part, 68 is the fixing groove; 62-1 is the helix shaping mechanism, 66-1 is the shaping sheet, 66-2 is the shaping wire, 67-1 is the positioning step; 62-11 is the shaping surface.

[0064] 71 is the shaping end, and 72 is the channel.

[0065] 81 is the helix forming mechanism, 82 is the antihelix forming mechanism, 83 is the triangular fossa forming mechanism, 84 is the concha forming mechanism, 85 is the tragus forming mechanism, and 86 is the antitragus forming mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0066] Example 1: Ear-shaped forming device of this utility model

[0067] refer to Figures 1 to 2-2 In this embodiment, the helix forming device 6 includes an inner helix forming bracket 61, an outer helix forming bracket 62, and an upper helix forming bracket 63.

[0068] The inner helix forming bracket 61, the outer helix forming bracket 62, and the upper helix forming bracket 63 are connected together. The space between the inner helix forming bracket 61, the outer helix forming bracket 62, and the upper helix forming bracket 63 forms a forming groove 64 that can accommodate the helix and allow the helix to grow in an orthopedic manner.

[0069] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 1-1 The inner helix forming bracket 61 is connected to the helix extension and shaping mechanism 65, which extends along the inner contour of the helix and lifts and shapes the helix contour from the inside of the helix.

[0070] In this embodiment, the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 extends along one side of the inner shaping bracket 61 of the auricle, and has a shape that matches the auricle. During orthodontic treatment, the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 can extend along the inner contour of the auricle as a whole, extending from the inside of the auricle towards the end to lift and shape the auricle contour. Since the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 is usually a single-layer or single-strip structure, it can easily reach areas that are difficult or impossible for conventional auricle shaping devices to reach, such as the root of the upper auricle, and correct the current blind spots in orthodontic treatment by lifting from the inside.

[0071] refer to Figure 1 andFigure 1-1 Since there are left and right ears, in order to facilitate the orthodontic treatment of different ears, the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 can be set on one or both sides of the inner side of the auricle forming bracket 61 as needed.

[0072] refer to Figures 1-2 to 1-4 To ensure the lifting effect of the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65, the top support surface 65-1 of the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 that contacts the inside of the auricle is an arc-shaped surface with an arc that matches the inner contour of the auricle, thereby ensuring that the top support surface 65-1 can fit into the inside of the auricle and achieve a better lifting effect.

[0073] The auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 is connected to the inner shaping bracket 61 of the auricle by means of gluing, integral manufacturing, or inlay. (Reference) Figure 1 In this embodiment, the helix extension and shaping mechanism 65 is integrally manufactured with the inner helix forming bracket 61. In practical applications, the helix extension and shaping mechanism 65 can also be connected to the inner helix forming bracket 61 in various ways, such as by inlaying or bonding. In this case, different shapes and sizes of the helix extension and shaping mechanism 65 can be selected to be inlaid on the inner helix forming bracket 61 to adapt to different inner helix shapes.

[0074] refer to Figures 2 to 2-2 The auricle shaping device 6 further includes an elastic shaping mechanism 66, which elastically shapes the shaping groove 64 and / or the auricle extension shaping mechanism 65. The elastic shaping mechanism 66 can be disposed on the inner auricle shaping bracket 61, and / or the outer auricle shaping bracket 62, and / or the upper auricle shaping bracket 63. By shaping and changing the shape of the shaping groove 64, the auricle shaping device 6 can be set to an orthopedic shape according to the actual shape of the auricle, ensuring that the inner auricle shaping bracket 61 fits against the inner auricle in a surface contact manner, reducing contact pressure during the orthopedic process, effectively preventing pressure sores, and making clinical use safer and more comfortable. The elastic shaping mechanism 66 can also be disposed on the auricle extension shaping mechanism 65 to change the shape of the auricle extension shaping mechanism 65 as needed, thereby matching the shape of different orthopedic blind spots to achieve the desired lifting effect.

[0075] The elastic shaping mechanism 66 is a detachable or implantable shaping sheet 66-1 or shaping wire 66-2. The elastic shaping mechanism 66 can be the detachable shaping sheet 66-1 or the shaping wire 66-2 implanted in the auricle shaping device 6.

[0076] refer to Figure 1-3The elastic shaping mechanism 66 is a shaping sheet 66-1 that is detachably mounted on the inner side molding bracket 61 of the helix and the helix extension shaping mechanism 65.

[0077] refer to Figures 2 to 2-2 The elastic shaping mechanism 66 is a shaping wire 66-2 implanted in the inner side shaping bracket 61 of the auricle and the auricle extension shaping mechanism 65.

[0078] In practical applications, the shaping mechanism 66 can be designed into various shapes and structures as needed and set in different locations. The applicant will not give examples of each of these, but none of them are outside the scope of protection of this application.

[0079] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 1-1 In this embodiment, the bottom of the outer helix molding bracket 62 is provided with a helix shaping mechanism 62-1; the helix shaping mechanism 62-1 is provided with a shaping curved surface 62-11 that matches the contour of the helix, and the helix shaping mechanism 62-1 can lift the bottom of the helix so that the helix is ​​completely included in the molding groove 64, resulting in better clinical use effect.

[0080] refer to Figures 2 to 2-2 The earlobe shaping device 6 further includes a fixing part 67. The fixing part 67 can be connected to the base 1 and / or the back-ear support 2 by means of gluing, embedding, or other methods. In practical applications, those skilled in the art can also design different connection methods as needed. The applicant will not give specific examples here, but none of them depart from the protection scope of this application.

[0081] In this embodiment, the fixing part 67 is connected to the base 1 by means of inlay.

[0082] The outer ear-shaped support 62 and the fixing part 67 can be separately arranged or manufactured as a whole. The outer ear-shaped support 62 and the fixing part 67 can be arranged as a whole, bonded together with the base 1 via the outer wall of the outer ear-shaped support 62, or bonded together with the rear ear support 2 via the bottom of the outer ear-shaped support 62, thus connecting and fixing the ear-shaped device 6. Alternatively, the outer ear-shaped support 64 and the fixing part 67 can be separately arranged.

[0083] refer to Figures 2 to 2-2 In this embodiment, the outer helix molding bracket 62 and the fixing part 67 are separately provided, and an elastic connecting part 672 is provided between the outer helix molding bracket 62 and the fixing part 67 or on the fixing part 67.

[0084] The fixing part 67 is connected to the outer helix molding bracket 62, and a fixing groove 68 is formed between the fixing part 67 and the outer helix molding bracket 62. The fixing part 67 is embedded in the limiting groove 12-1 of the base 1, and the fixing groove 68 can be embedded in the side wall 12 of the base 1.

[0085] To facilitate the insertion of the fixing part 67 into the limiting groove 12-1 of the base 1, an elastic connecting part 672 is provided between the outer helix forming bracket 62 and the fixing part 67. The elastic connecting part 672 can facilitate the insertion of the fixing part 67 into the limiting groove 12-1, and can also apply an elastic traction force to the outer helix of the helix forming device 6, which is more conducive to the growth and shaping of the helix.

[0086] refer to Figure 2-1 The fixing part 67 is provided with a positioning protrusion 67-1. The positioning protrusion 67-1 can match the limiting groove 12-11 on the inner side wall of the limiting groove 12-1 to position the ear helix forming device 6 and effectively prevent the ear helix forming device 6 from shifting during the orthodontic process.

[0087] In this embodiment, the part of the auricle shaping device 6 that contacts the auricle is made of medical-grade elastic material. Because it is clinically used for ear orthodontic purposes in newborns, whose skin is very delicate and sensitive, the part in contact with the skin is made of medical-grade elastic material to ensure comfort.

[0088] The auricle shaping device in this embodiment is designed with the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65. During orthodontic treatment, the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 can extend along the inner contour of the auricle as a whole, extending from the inside of the auricle towards the end to lift and shape the auricle contour. Since the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 is usually a single-layer or single-strip structure, it can easily reach areas that are difficult or impossible for conventional auricle shaping devices to reach, such as the upper auricle root. By lifting from the inside, it can effectively correct the current blind spots in orthodontic treatment, making it very convenient and effective for clinical use.

[0089] Example 2: Adjustable Ear Shaping Mechanism of this Utility Model

[0090] refer to Figures 3 to 6 In this embodiment, the adjustable ear shaping mechanism 100 includes the ear helix shaper 6 described in Embodiment 1.

[0091] The adjustable ear shaping mechanism 100 includes a base 1, a back support 2, an upper cover 3, and an ear helix shaper 6.

[0092] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The base 1 includes an opening 11 through which the ear 4 can pass. The postauricular support 2 is movably disposed within the opening 11 and lifts the auricle from behind the ear 4 as needed for orthodontic purposes.

[0093] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 4-1 The postauricular support 2 includes a support portion 22 and a connecting end 23. The support portion 22 can lift the auricle from the back of the ear 4, and the connecting end 23 fixes the postauricular support 2 to the orthopedic area.

[0094] The postauricular support 2 is selected according to the shape of the ear to support the area. Then, medical tape, preferably medical double-sided tape 9, is used to stick the connecting end 23 to the skin of the area behind the ear 4 that needs support, thus positioning the postauricular support 2. When the area to be corrected changes, the medical double-sided tape 9 can be peeled off to fix the postauricular support 2 in the different area. It can be adjusted according to the treatment process during clinical use.

[0095] The upper cover 3 is detachably connected to the base 1, and a storage space 5 is formed between the upper cover 3, the base 1 and the ear support 2.

[0096] refer to Figure 4 In this embodiment, the base 1 is fixed to the skin around the ear 4 by means of medical double-sided tape 9. One side of the medical double-sided tape 9 is attached to the bottom of the base 1, and the other side is attached to the skin. When replacement is needed, the medical double-sided tape 9 can be peeled off, making the process very convenient. Of course, in practical applications, those skilled in the art can also use other fixing methods to fix the base 1 around the ear as needed.

[0097] refer to Figure 4-1 The postauricular support 2 is provided with an elastic groove 21. Since the postauricular support 2 is located at the back of the ear 4, and the front of the ear 4 is fixed to the base 1 by the upper cover 3, the height of the space behind the ear varies from person to person. If the height of the space behind the ear is small, and the postauricular support 2 is too high, it can easily cause ischemic necrosis of the ear tissue under external pressure, resulting in accidental injury during the orthodontic process. The elastic groove 21 can contract under external force and return to its original position after the force is released. Therefore, when the height of the space behind the ear is small, the elastic groove 21 compresses under external force, increasing the space, thus adapting to different heights of the space behind the ear and making clinical use safer.

[0098] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5The helix forming device 6 includes an inner helix forming bracket 61, an outer helix forming bracket 62, an upper helix forming bracket 63, an helix extension and shaping mechanism 65, and a fixing part 67.

[0099] The inner helix forming bracket 61, the outer helix forming bracket 62, and the upper helix forming bracket 63 are connected together. The space between the inner helix forming bracket 61, the outer helix forming bracket 62, and the upper helix forming bracket 63 forms a forming groove 64 that can accommodate the helix and allow the helix to grow in an orthopedic manner.

[0100] The inner side forming bracket 61 of the helix is ​​connected to the helix extension and shaping mechanism 65, which extends along the inner contour of the helix and lifts and shapes the helix contour from the inside of the helix.

[0101] In this embodiment, the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 extends along one side of the inner shaping bracket 61 of the auricle, and has a shape that matches the auricle. During orthodontic treatment, the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 can extend along the inner contour of the auricle as a whole, extending from the inside of the auricle towards the end to lift and shape the auricle contour. Since the auricle extension and shaping mechanism 65 is usually a single-layer or single-strip structure, it can easily reach areas that are difficult or impossible for conventional auricle shaping devices to reach, such as the root of the upper auricle, and correct the current blind spots in orthodontic treatment by lifting from the inside.

[0102] The fixing part 67 is connected to the outer helix molding bracket 62, and a fixing groove 68 is formed between the fixing part 67 and the outer helix molding bracket 62. The fixing part 67 is embedded in the limiting groove 12-1 of the base 1, and the fixing groove 68 can be embedded in the side wall 12 of the base 1.

[0103] To facilitate the insertion of the fixing part 67 into the limiting groove 12-1 of the base 1, an elastic connecting part 672 is provided between the outer helix forming bracket 62 and the fixing part 67. The elastic connecting part 672 can facilitate the insertion of the fixing part 67 into the limiting groove 12-1, and can also apply an elastic traction force to the outer helix of the helix forming device 6, which is more conducive to the growth and shaping of the helix.

[0104] The fixing part 67 is provided with a positioning protrusion 67-1. The positioning protrusion 67-1 can match the limiting groove 12-11 on the inner side wall of the limiting groove 12-1 to position the ear helix forming device 6 and effectively prevent the ear helix forming device 6 from shifting during the orthodontic process.

[0105] The helix shaper 6 can reshape the helix, and is especially suitable for shaping the rolled edge of the upper helix.

[0106] refer toFigure 6 The adjustable ear shaping mechanism 100 also includes an ear concha shaper 7. The ear concha shaper 7 is designed according to the shape characteristics of the concha cavity and can correct its shape. In clinical use, the shaping end 71 of the ear concha shaper 7 is inserted into the ear canal, and then the upper cover 1 fixes the ear concha shaper 7 in the storage space 5. (Refer to...) Figure 7 The conchaeformer 7 is typically made of a soft material and has a channel 72 to guide sound and fluid, prevent the accumulation of sweat and other liquids in the ear canal, and ensure that the newborn can receive external sounds normally.

[0107] The base 1 is made of flexible medical material.

[0108] The flexible material is silicone, or rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer rubber (TPU).

[0109] Since the adjustable ear shaping mechanism of this invention is clinically used for ear orthodontic treatment in newborns, and newborns' skin is very delicate and sensitive, the base 1, which comes into contact with the skin, is made of medical-grade flexible material to ensure comfort. Preferably, the adjustable ear shaping mechanism of this invention can be made entirely of medical-grade flexible material.

[0110] refer to Figure 6 In clinical use, firstly, the installation position of the postauricular support 2 is selected according to the morphological characteristics of the ear deformity. Then, the postauricular support 2 is attached to the skin using the medical double-sided tape 9. Next, the base 1 is installed around the ear 4, with the ear 4 extending out from the opening of the base 1. The base 1 is then fixed to the skin around the ear 4 using the medical double-sided tape 9. At this point, the auricular shaping device 6 is embedded in the auricular area that needs to be corrected, and the auricular shaping device 6 is fixed to the base 1 and / or the postauricular support 2. The upper cover 3 is then placed on top, forming a storage space 5 between the upper cover 3, the base 1, and the postauricular support 2. The ear 4 is placed in the storage space 5. At the same time, the upper cover 3 expands the base 1 to the surrounding areas, achieving traction and correction of the ear 4.

[0111] The adjustable ear reshaping mechanism of this utility model features a movable rear auricular support 2. In clinical use, the rear auricular support 2 can be positioned behind the ear at the corresponding deformed area, lifting the auricle from the back of the ear 4. During clinical use, the rear auricular support 2 is fixed at the corresponding deformed area, the ear 4 extends from the opening 11 of the base, the base 1 is fixed around the ear 4, and then the upper cover 3 is placed on the base 1, securing the ear 4 within the storage space 5, thus enabling orthopedic treatment.

[0112] Because of the movable postauricular support design, different parts can be selected for fixation according to each patient's ear structure during clinical use. This effectively avoids compression of the ear 4 or even ischemic necrosis caused by the postauricular support 2 and the auricular shaping device 6 being too close together. The clinical use process is safer and the scope of application is wider.

[0113] Example 3: Adjustable ear shaping mechanism of this utility model including an auricle shaping device

[0114] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 7-1 The difference between this embodiment and embodiments 2 and 3 is that, in this embodiment, the adjustable ear shaping mechanism further includes an auricle shaper 8.

[0115] The auricle shaping device 8 is designed according to the shape characteristics of a normal ear and is placed at the front of the ear 4 during use.

[0116] The auricle shaping device 8 includes an auricle shaping mechanism 81, and / or an antihelix shaping mechanism 82, and / or a triangular fossa shaping mechanism 83, and / or a concha shaping mechanism 84, and / or a tragus shaping mechanism 85, and / or an antitragus shaping mechanism 86. The auricle shaping device 8 may be provided with one or more of the above-mentioned shaping mechanisms as needed.

[0117] In this embodiment, the helix forming mechanism 81 is composed of the helix forming device 6.

[0118] The auricle shaping device 8 and the postauricular support 2 are matched with each other, and the space between them is the shape of a normal ear, which at the same time constitutes the shaping space of the ear 4.

[0119] In this embodiment, the auricle shaping device 8 can be manufactured integrally with the upper cover 3. Alternatively, the auricle shaping device 8 can be a separate component, with the upper cover 3 added separately.

[0120] To ensure the child's auditory perception, through holes are provided on the auricle shaping device 8 and the upper cover 3 to ensure sound conduction.

[0121] In clinical use, the auricular support 2 is first fixed in a suitable position, and then the base 1 is fixed around the ear 4. The base 1 extends out of the opening 11 in the ear, and then the auricular shaping device 8 and the upper cover 3, which are manufactured as a whole, are installed on the base 1. A normal ear shape storage space 5 is formed between the auricular shaping device 8 and the auricular support 2, and the ear 4 can grow and be shaped within the storage space 5.

[0122] In this embodiment, the ear 4 can be shaped as a whole through the cooperation of the auricle shaping device 8 and the postauricular support 2, and the entire ear can be corrected in one go during clinical use. Since the auricle shaping mechanism 81, antihelix shaping mechanism 82, triangular fossa shaping mechanism 83, concha shaping mechanism 84, tragus shaping mechanism 85, and antitragus shaping mechanism 86 are designed according to the morphological characteristics of a normal ear, during the correction process, these mechanisms can conform to the shape of each part to form surface contact. This transforms the existing correction method of local outward expansion and traction of the auricle into a three-dimensional traction correction method with surface contact. This not only reduces the pressure at the contact points, making it less likely to cause tissue compression necrosis, but also requires very little force to achieve the desired correction, making clinical use safer and the correction effect better.

[0123] It should be noted that the structures disclosed and described herein can be replaced by other structures with the same effect, and the embodiments described herein are not the only structures for implementing this utility model. Although preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described and illustrated herein, those skilled in the art will understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art can make numerous variations, improvements, and substitutions without departing from this utility model. Therefore, the scope of protection of this utility model should be defined in accordance with the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A helix former, the helix former (6) comprising a medial helix forming support (61), a lateral helix forming support (62) and a superior helix forming support (63); characterized in that: The antihelix inner side forming support (61), the antihelix outer side forming support (62) and the antihelix upper side forming support (63) are connected together, and the space between the antihelix inner side forming support (61), the antihelix outer side forming support (62) and the antihelix upper side forming support (63) constitutes a forming groove (64) capable of accommodating and orthopedically growing the antihelix; the antihelix inner side forming support (61) is connected with an antihelix extension shaping mechanism (65), which extends along the antihelix inner side contour and supports and shapes the antihelix contour from the inside.

2. The concha former according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top supporting surface (65-1) of the antihelix extension shaping mechanism (65) has an arc matching the inner contour of the antihelix.

3. The concha former according to claim 1, wherein: The antihelix extension shaping mechanism (65) is connected to the antihelix inner side forming support (61) by pasting, integral manufacturing or inlaying.

4. The concha former of claim 1, wherein: The antihelix former (6) further comprises an elastic shaping mechanism (66) for elastically shaping the forming groove (64) and / or the antihelix extension shaping mechanism (65).

5. The concha former according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic shaping mechanism (66) is a detachable or implantable shaping piece (66-1) or a shaping wire (66-2).

6. The concha former of claim 1, wherein: The part of the antihelix former (6) in contact with the antihelix is made of medical elastic material.

7. The concha former of claim 1, wherein: The antihelix outer side forming support (62) is provided with an antihelix shaping mechanism (62-1) at the bottom; the antihelix shaping mechanism (62-1) is provided with a shaping curved surface (62-11) matching the contour of the antihelix, and the antihelix shaping mechanism (62-1) can support the bottom of the antihelix so that the antihelix is completely accommodated in the forming groove (64).

8. The concha former of claim 1, wherein: The antihelix former (6) further comprises a fixing part (67).

9. The concha former of claim 8, wherein: The antihelix outer side forming support (62) and the fixing part (67) are separately provided or integrally manufactured.

10. The concha former according to claim 9, characterized in that: The antihelix outer side forming support (62) and the fixing part (67) are separately provided, and an elastic connecting part (672) is provided between the antihelix outer side forming support (62) and the fixing part (67) or on the fixing part (67).

11. The concha former according to claim 10, characterized in that: The fixing part (67) is connected to the antihelix outer side forming support (62), and a fixing groove (68) is formed between the fixing part (67) and the antihelix outer side forming support (62).

12. The concha former of claim 11, wherein: The antihelix former (6) is inlaid on the base (1) and / or the behind-ear support (2) through the fixing groove (68).

13. The concha former of claim 8, wherein: The fixing part (67) is provided with a positioning convex step (67-1).

14. An adjustable ear reshaping mechanism, characterized by: The adjustable ear shaping mechanism (100) comprises the antihelix former (6) of claim 1.

15. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of claim 14, wherein: The adjustable ear shaping mechanism (100) comprises a base (1), a behind-ear support (2), an upper cover (3) and an antihelix former (6); and is characterized in that: A. the base (1) comprises an opening (11) capable of allowing the ear (4) to pass through; B. the behind-ear support (2) is movably arranged in the opening (11) and supports the auricle from the back of the ear (4) according to the part to be orthopedically shaped. C. The upper cover (3) is detachably connected with the base (1), and the upper cover (3), the base (1) and the behind-the-ear support (2) form a space (5) for containing objects. D. The helix former (6) is connected with the base (1) and / or the behind-the-ear support (2).

16. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of claim 15, wherein: The base (1) is fixed on the skin around the ear (4) by pasting.

17. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of claim 15, wherein: The behind-the-ear support (2) is fixed on the skin behind the ear (4) by pasting and / or connected with the side wall (12) of the base (1).

18. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of claim 17, wherein: The behind-the-ear support (2) is connected with the side wall (12) of the base (1) by pasting or inlaying.

19. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of claim 14, wherein: The adjustable ear shaping mechanism (100) further comprises a concha former (7).

20. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of claim 15, wherein: The adjustable ear shaping mechanism (100) further comprises an auricle former (8) arranged in front of the ear (4).

21. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of claim 20, wherein: The auricle former (8) and the behind-the-ear support (2) match with each other, and the space between them forms a shaping space for the ear (4).

22. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of claim 21, wherein: The auricle former (8) comprises a helix forming mechanism (81), and / or a counter-helix forming mechanism (82), and / or a triangular fossa forming mechanism (83), and / or a concha forming mechanism (84), and / or a tragus forming mechanism (85), and / or a counter-tragus forming mechanism (86).

23. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of claim 15, wherein: The base (1) is made of flexible medical material.

24. The adjustable ear shaping mechanism of claim 23, wherein: The flexible medical material is silicone, or rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer, or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer rubber.

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