Snore treatment instrument
By optimizing the structural design of the anti-snoring device, especially the ratio of the power arm to the resistance arm of the vibration unit, and combining it with the magnetic unit to assist in repositioning, the problems of large size and inconvenience of carrying existing devices have been solved, achieving a portable and effective muscle training treatment effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing anti-snoring devices are bulky and inconvenient to carry, making it impossible to conduct fitness training and treatment anytime and anywhere. Furthermore, traditional treatment methods such as surgical removal and anti-snoring therapy only treat the symptoms and not the root cause, and exercise-based weight loss therapy is difficult to implement.
A snoring-reducing device comprising a housing, an isolation plate, and a vibration unit was designed. By optimizing the ratio of the power arm to the resistance arm of the vibration unit, the device size is reduced, and a magnetic unit is used to assist in resetting, making it portable and usable anytime and anywhere.
The device has been miniaturized, making it easy to carry and use anytime, anywhere. It can effectively treat snoring by exercising the muscles of the upper respiratory tract through vibration sound waves.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of fitness equipment technology, and more particularly to an anti-snoring device. Background Technology
[0002] Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS, OSAS) is a condition characterized by sleep apnea caused by obstructive lesions of the upper airway (including collapse of the pharyngeal mucosa), and is mainly manifested as snoring during sleep.
[0003] Upper airway muscle weakness is a common cause of obstructive snoring syndrome (OSAS). Weak, thickened, and crowded neck and pharyngeal muscles can easily lead to upper airway obstruction. Treatment methods for snoring generally include surgical removal, anti-snoring devices, and exercise-based weight loss therapies.
[0004] Surgical resection is an invasive procedure that involves removing parts of the upper airway that are significantly narrowed due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids. It is a traumatic intervention that is difficult for users to accept.
[0005] Anti-snoring therapy is currently the main method for preventing snoring during sleep. This involves using a CPAP machine, anti-snoring patches, mouthguards, or belts before bed to keep the airway clear during sleep. However, because these devices need to be worn constantly during sleep, user acceptance is low, and users tend to resume snoring once the device is removed. Therefore, anti-snoring therapy only addresses the symptoms, not the root cause; it can only stop snoring, not cure it.
[0006] Exercise therapy can fundamentally solve the problem of respiratory muscle weakness caused by obesity. However, exercise requires a certain space and time. Nowadays, most people are too busy to find the time and suitable place to exercise for weight loss. Moreover, the effects of exercise are mainly reflected on the surface of the body and cannot directly exercise the throat cavity.
[0007] Some existing devices for treating snoring are usually long and bulky in order to achieve better treatment results, making them inconvenient to carry and preventing users from exercising and treating their snoring anytime, anywhere. Utility Model Content
[0008] This application proposes an anti-snoring device to reduce its size.
[0009] The embodiments of this application achieve the above objectives through the following technical solutions.
[0010] An anti-snoring device includes a housing, an isolation plate, and a vibration unit. The housing has an inner cavity, an air inlet, and an air outlet communicating with the inner cavity. The isolation plate is disposed inside the housing, dividing the inner cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity, and the isolation plate has an opening. The vibration unit includes a bracket, a swing arm, and a switch valve. The bracket is fixed to the isolation plate. The first end of the swing arm is close to the air inlet and rotatably connected to the bracket. The second end of the swing arm is close to the air outlet and is a free end. The switch valve connects the first end and the second end. In its natural state, the switch valve closes the opening and can rotate around the bracket with the swing arm under the blowing of the expiratory airflow, so that the expiratory airflow can flow into the second cavity through the opening and flow out from the air outlet. The power arm of the swing arm is longer than the resistance arm.
[0011] In one embodiment, the vibration unit further includes a spacing adjustment portion protruding from the first end, the spacing adjustment portion facing the isolation plate, for adjusting the spacing between the swing arm and the isolation plate.
[0012] In one embodiment, when the swing arm is in its natural state, the distance between the spacing adjustment part and the isolation plate is 0.5mm to 2.5mm.
[0013] In one implementation, the switching valve and the rocker arm are connected by a flexible connection.
[0014] In one embodiment, the anti-snoring device further includes a first magnetic unit and a second magnetic unit. The first magnetic unit is disposed at the second end of the swing arm, and the second magnetic unit is disposed on the inner wall of the housing. The second magnetic unit is used to attract the first magnetic unit so that the swing arm can return to the closed opening of the switch valve along with the switch valve when there is a lack of expiratory airflow.
[0015] In one embodiment, the support includes a base and a rotating shaft, the base being fixed to a partition plate, and the rotating shaft passing through the base and the swing arm.
[0016] In one embodiment, the exhaust end is provided with an exhaust hole, the area of which is larger than the maximum area of the opening.
[0017] In one embodiment, the anti-snoring device further includes an exhaust cover, which is disposed at the air outlet end, and an exhaust hole is opened in the exhaust cover.
[0018] In one embodiment, the housing further includes a bottom wall that defines the farthest end of the first cavity. The bottom wall is recessed into the inner cavity relative to the air outlet end. The second cavity is divided into a front cavity and a rear cavity by the bottom wall, and the cross-sectional area of the front cavity is smaller than that of the rear cavity.
[0019] In one embodiment, the switching valve includes a tapered portion extending away from the swing arm, wherein, in its natural state, the tapered portion is at least partially located within a first cavity.
[0020] In one embodiment, the housing is provided with an exhaust groove communicating with the second cavity, and the exhaust groove is located in the extension direction of the generatrix of the tapered portion.
[0021] In one embodiment, the opening area of the exhaust groove is larger than the area of the maximum gap between the conical portion of the switching valve and the opening.
[0022] In one embodiment, the partition plate includes a substrate and an extension extending from the substrate into the first cavity, the extension being frustoconical in shape with an opening penetrating the extension.
[0023] In one embodiment, the anti-snoring device further includes a sleeve that is fitted over the outer wall of the housing and completely covers the outer wall.
[0024] In one embodiment, the anti-snoring device further includes a seal disposed circumferentially between the sleeve and the housing.
[0025] In one embodiment, the seal includes a first sealing ring and a second sealing ring, with the first sealing ring located near the air inlet and the second sealing ring located near the air outlet.
[0026] In one embodiment, the housing is further provided with a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove, with a first sealing ring received in the first receiving groove and a second sealing ring received in the second receiving groove.
[0027] Compared to existing technologies, the power arm of the anti-snoring device provided in this application is longer than the resistance arm, which can significantly reduce its size, make it easy to carry, and allow for exercise anytime and anywhere. Attached Figure Description
[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-snoring device provided in the embodiments of this application (excluding the rotating shaft);
[0030] Figure 2 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram of the anti-snoring device provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the isolation plate and vibration unit of the anti-snoring device.
[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the length relationship between the power arm M1 and the resistance arm R1 of the vibration unit of the anti-snoring device provided in this application embodiment;
[0033] Figure 5This is a force diagram of the swing arm and the isolation plate of the vibration unit of the anti-snoring device provided in this application embodiment when they come into contact;
[0034] Figure 6 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram of another anti-snoring device provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an anti-snoring device provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0036] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a longitudinal section of the anti-snoring device shown;
[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the mouthpiece of the anti-snoring device provided in the embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0038] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Furthermore, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0039] Unless otherwise specified, the "natural state" mentioned in this application refers to the state when the anti-snoring device is placed on a horizontal plane and there is no exhaled airflow. "Frustum" refers to the portion between the base of a cone and the cross-section when a cone is cut by a plane parallel to its base.
[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 3This application provides an anti-snoring device 1, including a housing 10, an isolation plate 12, and a vibration unit 14. The housing 10 has an internal cavity 100, with an inlet and an outlet communicating with the cavity 100. The isolation plate 12 is disposed within the housing 10, dividing the cavity 100 into a first cavity 1001 and a second cavity 1002. The isolation plate 12 has an opening 120, through which the second cavity 1002 communicates with the first cavity 1001. Exhaled airflow enters the first cavity 1001 and the second cavity 1002 sequentially from the inlet and flows out towards the outlet. The vibration unit 14 includes a bracket 141, a swing arm 142, and a switching valve 143. The bracket 141 is fixed to the isolation plate 12, and the swing arm 142... 2 includes a first end 1421 and a second end 1422. The first end 1421 of the swing arm 142 is close to the air inlet end and rotatably connected to the bracket 141. The second end 1422 is close to the air outlet end and is a free end. A switching valve 143 is connected to the first end 1421 and the second end 1422. The switching valve 143 closes the opening 120 in its natural state, and can rotate around the bracket 141 with the swing arm 142 under the blowing of the exhaled airflow, so that the exhaled airflow can flow into the second chamber 1002 through the opening 120 and flow out from the air outlet end. The power arm M1 of the swing arm 142 is longer than the resistance arm R1 (see...). Figure 4 In this embodiment, the switching valve 143 is closer to the second end 1422.
[0041] The housing 10 of the anti-snoring device 1 is roughly a hollow cylindrical structure, with the hollow area forming an inner cavity 100. On the left side of the diagram is the air inlet of the anti-snoring device 1, and on the right side is the air outlet. The air inlet and outlet do not refer to any specific structure, but merely indicate direction.
[0042] In addition to the walls forming the external structure, the housing 10 also includes several supporting walls or structural walls in the inner cavity 100. For example, the housing 10 also includes a radial sidewall 1010 and a bottom wall 1012 perpendicular to the inner surface of the housing 10. The bottom wall 1012 is close to the air outlet and defines the farthest end of the first cavity 1001, that is, the position of the first cavity 1001 farthest from the air inlet. The radial sidewall 1010 partially blocks the air inlet along the radial direction of the anti-snoring device 1, which can guide the expiratory airflow to the lower part of the anti-snoring device 1 and reduce the air inlet cross-sectional area of the expiratory airflow.
[0043] In this embodiment, the bottom wall 1012 is recessed within the inner cavity 100 relative to the air outlet end. That is, the bottom wall 1012 is not flush with or adjacent to the structure of the air outlet end of the anti-snoring device 1 (such as the air outlet face, exhaust hole, or exhaust cap), but rather spaced apart. This divides the second cavity 1002 into a front cavity 10121 and a rear cavity 10122, with the bottom wall 10122 as the boundary. The cross-sectional area of the front cavity 10121 is smaller than that of the rear cavity 10122. This arrangement causes the rear cavity 10122 to sink towards the first cavity 1001, allowing gas that is farther from the air outlet end and still located in the front cavity 10121 to flow quickly into the rear cavity 10122 and be rapidly expelled.
[0044] In some embodiments, the housing 10 includes a first outer side wall 191 and a second outer side wall 192, which are connected to each other to form a cylinder with an internal cavity 100. The first outer side wall 191 is the outer boundary of the first cavity 1001, and the second outer side wall 192 is the outer boundary of the second cavity 1002.
[0045] In some embodiments, the first outer side wall 191 and the second outer side wall 192 are fixed by ultrasonic welding. This not only fixes the structure, but also minimizes the leakage of mucus and moisture from the connection during use, improving the sealing of the anti-snoring device 1. It also allows the airflow to be discharged uniformly to the outlet end, rather than escaping from the connection between the first outer side wall 191 and the second outer side wall 192.
[0046] In other embodiments, the housing 10 may also be a one-piece structure, as long as it can be divided into two interconnected cavities inside.
[0047] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The partition plate 12 is a thin, plate-like structure connected between the radial sidewall 1010 and the bottom wall 1012, thereby dividing the inner cavity 100 into a first cavity 1001 and a second cavity 1002 that are approximately stacked vertically. The first cavity 1001 is at the bottom, and the second cavity 1002 is at the top. Exhaled airflow enters the first cavity 1001 from the inlet end, then flows upward through the opening 120 into the second cavity 1002, and finally exits from the outlet end on the right side. In some embodiments, the partition plate 12 and the housing 10 are integrally formed. In some embodiments, the partition plate 12 and the housing 10 are manufactured separately and then fixedly connected, for example, by welding or snap-fit connection.
[0048] The partition plate 12 has an opening 120, the axis of which is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the partition plate 124. The height of the opening 120 can be equal to the thickness of the partition plate 12, that is, the opening 120 is formed by directly drilling a hole in the partition plate 12.
[0049] In this embodiment, the isolation plate 12 includes a base plate 124 and an extension 126 extending from the base plate 124 into the first cavity 1001. The extension 126 is frustum-shaped, and an opening 120 passes through the extension 126. The surface of the extension 126 is an arc surface, forming the opening 120. The central axis of the opening 120 is perpendicular to the base plate 124, and the extension 126 and the base plate 124 are an integral structure. The opening 120 is a truncated cone shape, and the cone shape is more conducive to guiding the airflow of the first cavity 1001 into the second cavity 1002.
[0050] The substrate 124 can be a plate-like structure, including an upper surface 1241 and a lower surface 1242 facing away from each other. The upper surface 1241 and lower surface 1242 extend outward from the plane containing the substrate 124 at the location where the opening 120 is required, forming an extension 126. The upper surface 1241 and lower surface 1242 can be bent into an arc shape, and the thickness of the extension 126 is the same as the thickness of the substrate 124. Forming the opening 120 directly on the isolation plate 12 simplifies the internal structure compared to adding an additional structure for placing the switching valve to the isolation plate 12, reduces assembly errors between other structures and the isolation plate 12, improves the fit accuracy between structures, and ensures a sealing effect.
[0051] After assembly, the extension 126 extends relative to the base plate 124 into the first cavity 1001. There is no need to reserve space for the extension 126 separately, thereby reducing the overall height of the anti-snoring device 1 in the axial direction of the opening 120, further reducing the product volume in this direction, and making the product more compact and practical.
[0052] The support 141 of the vibration unit 14 is fixed to the isolation plate 12. The support 141 serves to support the swing arm 142 and is also the fulcrum of the swing arm 142. In this embodiment, the support 141 includes a base 1412 and a rotating shaft 1414. The base 1412 is fixed to the isolation plate 12 and includes two opposing base portions 14120. Each base portion 14120 has a connecting hole, and the two connecting holes can be coaxial, so that the base 1412 has a coaxial first connecting hole 14121 and second connecting hole 14122. The rotating shaft 1414 is a single shaft that passes through the first connecting hole 14121 and the second connecting hole 14122.
[0053] The rotating shaft 1414 is fixed relative to the first connecting hole 14121 and the second connecting hole 14122, for example, by welding, gluing or other means, to fix the rotating shaft 1414 relative to the base 1412.
[0054] The rotating shaft 1414 also passes through the swing arm 142, causing the swing arm 142 to rotate relative to the rotating shaft 142. Specifically, the swing arm 142 is provided with a first through hole 1423 and a second through hole 1424, and the rotating shaft 1414 passes through the first through hole 1423 and the second through hole 1424. In some embodiments, the clearance fit between the rotating shaft 1414 and the first through hole 1423 is 0.2mm to 0.5mm, and the clearance fit between the rotating shaft 1414 and the second through hole 1424 is 0.2mm to 0.5mm. This clearance fit allows the vibration unit 14 some room for movement. During the reset process of the vibration unit 14, when the switch valve 143 and the opening 120 are slightly misaligned, this extra room for movement can give the switch valve 143 the ability to automatically align, resulting in better sealing between the switch valve 143 and the opening 120.
[0055] The design of the rotating shaft 1414 passing through the first connecting hole 14121 and the second connecting hole 14122 and the swing arm 142 in this embodiment provides a higher overall fit accuracy compared to cases where the rotating shaft does not pass through the connecting hole and the swing arm 142 in one continuous line. This ensures that the vibration unit 14 will not experience jamming or imbalance due to accuracy issues when swinging.
[0056] In addition to improving the overall fit of the vibration unit 14 and preventing the vibration unit 14 from jamming or becoming unbalanced during swinging, the width of the swing arm 142 can be set to be relatively smaller since there is no need to set rotation shafts on both sides of the swing arm 142, thus optimizing the product structure. Furthermore, in this embodiment, with the use of an asymmetrical swing arm, good balance can still be maintained during the rotation of the swing unit 14.
[0057] The swing arm 142 is a narrow and long plate, which is arranged along the length of the air inlet and the air outlet. The swing arm 142 includes a first end 1421 and a second end 1422, which are opposite each other. The first end 1421 is close to the air inlet and the second end 1422 is close to the air outlet.
[0058] The switching valve 143 is positioned near the second end 1422. The shape of the switching valve 143 matches the shape of the opening 120, as long as it can seal the opening 120. In this embodiment, the opening 120 is a truncated cone shape. The switching valve 143 includes a tapered portion 1432 extending away from the swing arm 142, which seals against the inner wall of the extension 126 and can slide along the inner wall of the opening 120. In its natural state, the tapered portion 1432 is at least partially located within the first cavity 1001. This arrangement reduces the height of the extension 126 within the second cavity 1002, thus lowering the height of the second cavity 1002. This reduces the overall height of the anti-snoring device 1 along the axial direction of the opening 120, further reducing the volume of the anti-snoring device 1 in this direction, making the anti-snoring device 1 more compact and practical.
[0059] Please see Figure 2 In some embodiments, the switching valve 143 and the swing arm 142 are softly connected. The switching valve 143 is located on the side of the swing arm 142 near the second end 1422 and forms a soft connection with the swing arm 142. That is, it is connected by a flexible material or spring structure 150. In this way, the switching valve 143 can undergo slight deformation when subjected to external force. During the reset process of the vibration unit 14, if the opening valve 143 and the opening 120 are slightly misaligned, under the reset inertia of the switching valve 143 and the interaction between the switching valve 143 and the opening 120, this slight deformation caused by the soft connection allows the switching valve 143 to automatically align with the opening 120, thereby achieving a precise seal. The swing arm 142 is divided into two sections by the bracket 141. Since the switching valve 143 is in the section near the outlet end, this section will be lifted by the exhaled airflow, so this section has a power arm M1. Correspondingly, the section near the inlet end has a resistance arm R1. In this embodiment, the power arm M1 is longer than the resistance arm R1 (see [reference]). Figure 4 ).
[0060] Because the power arm M1 is longer than the resistance arm R1, the length of the entire anti-snoring device 1 at the air inlet is shortened, and it does not need to be the same length as the length at the air outlet (the lengths of the air inlet and outlet are roughly assessed using the bracket 141 as the dividing point). This significantly shortens the length of the anti-snoring device 1 in the airflow direction, making it easier to carry. Since the first chamber 1001 and the second chamber 1002 are divided into two roughly stacked spaces, rather than two chambers arranged sequentially along the airflow direction, the length of the anti-snoring device 1 in the airflow direction is also greatly shortened. The increased thickness further makes the anti-snoring device 1 easier to hold and less likely to fall. The anti-snoring device 1 provided in this embodiment is short and small in size, making it easy to carry and allowing users to exercise anytime, anywhere.
[0061] The switching valve 143 of the vibration unit 14 cooperates with the opening 120 to open or close the opening 120. When no expiratory airflow passes through the opening 120, the vibration unit 14 is in its natural state, and the switching valve 143 blocks the opening 120. When expiratory airflow passes through the opening 120, the switching valve 143 is lifted by the expiratory airflow, creating a gap between it and the opening 120. The vibration unit 14 begins to oscillate, allowing expiratory airflow to enter the second chamber 1002. As the force of the expiratory airflow on the switching valve 143 gradually decreases, the switching valve 143 falls back to its original position, sealing the opening 120, and the vibration unit 14 stops oscillating. When expiratory airflow continuously enters the first chamber 1001, the vibration unit 14 will continuously oscillate, generating vibrational sound waves and causing vibration of the upper respiratory tract muscles.
[0062] The vibration unit 14 can be made of polymer materials commonly used in medical applications, such as polycarbonate (PC), which has good biocompatibility and a simple and stable structure.
[0063] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the vibration unit 14 further includes a spacing adjustment portion 144 protruding from the first end 1421, the spacing adjustment portion 144 facing the isolation plate 12, for adjusting the spacing between the swing arm 142 and the isolation plate 12.
[0064] The spacing adjustment section 144 can be a protruding block structure with an outer surface 1440 protruding towards the isolation plate 12. The protrusion height of the spacing adjustment section 144 is preset, and the spacing between the spacing adjustment section 144 and the isolation plate 12 can be determined by adjusting its preset height. In actual setting, the required rebound force F2 can be calculated by calculating the intake force and velocity generated by the intake pressure of a normal person's exhalation on the switching valve 143 (see...). Figure 5 Finally, the height of the spacing adjustment section 144 is designed.
[0065] The spacing adjustment part 144 can be integrally formed with the swing arm 142 or manufactured separately and then fixed thereto. Compared with the surface of the swing arm 142 itself, the spacing adjustment part 144 impacts the isolation plate 12 first to generate a rebound force F2. The vibration unit 14 can better use this rebound force F2 to reset, and under the combined action of expiratory pressure and rebound force, it reciprocates around the rotation axis 1414. When the vibration unit 14 swings at a preset frequency, it generates vibration sound waves, which have a training effect on the muscles of the upper respiratory tract.
[0066] In some embodiments, when the swing arm 142 is in its natural state, the distance between the spacing adjustment part 144 and the isolation plate 12 is 0.5mm to 2.5mm. This allows the vibration unit 14 to have sufficient distance to generate acceleration to impact the isolation plate 12 and produce a large rebound force F2, while also adjusting the vibration frequency of the anti-snoring device 1.
[0067] In other embodiments, by providing an attractive magnetic unit between the swing arm 142 and the isolation plate 12, the above-mentioned rebound force F2 is replaced, which better assists the swing arm 142 to return to its natural state.
[0068] Please see Figure 2 In some embodiments, the anti-snoring device 1 further includes a first magnetic unit 161 and a second magnetic unit 162. The first magnetic unit 161 is disposed at the second end 1422 of the swing arm 142, and the second magnetic unit 162 is disposed on the inner wall of the housing 10. It is used to attract the first magnetic unit 161 so that the swing arm 142 can be reset to the state of the switch valve 143 closing the opening 120 when there is no exhaled airflow.
[0069] The first magnetic unit 161 can rotate together with the swing arm 142. The first magnetic unit 161 can be set in a specially opened mounting slot in the swing arm 142, or it can be directly set on the surface of the swing arm 142.
[0070] The second magnetic unit 162 is disposed on the inner wall of the housing 10. It can be disposed on the inner surface of the housing 10 facing the inner cavity 100, on the bottom wall 1012, or even on the outer surface of the housing 10. In short, it can be disposed in a position that can attract the swing arm 142 to reset. In this embodiment, the second magnetic unit 162 is located in the second cavity 1002, near the air outlet end.
[0071] The advantage of this design is that during the reset process of the vibration unit 14, the attraction between the first magnetic unit 161 and the second magnetic unit 162 helps the vibration unit 14 to reset normally even after being subjected to air intake force or other forces. This allows the user to use the anti-snoring device 1 without being affected by their posture, enabling them to exercise anytime, anywhere, in any position. For example, when the user needs to lie on their side due to physical reasons, the reset direction of the switch valve 143 will form an acute or obtuse angle with the direction of gravity of the anti-snoring device 1. Especially when it forms an obtuse angle, the direction of the component of gravity is opposite to the reset direction of the switch valve 143, which will hinder the reset of the switch valve 143. However, since there is always a component of the force between the first magnetic unit 161 and the second magnetic unit 162 that is consistent with the reset direction of the switch valve 143, the switch valve 143 can reset in any usage posture, thus achieving the goal of allowing the user to use the anti-snoring device 1 in any posture.
[0072] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the anti-snoring device 1 is also provided with an exhaust port 17, which is located at the air outlet end, and the area of the exhaust port 17 is larger than the maximum area of the opening 120.
[0073] Since the shape of the opening 120 is not unique, taking this embodiment as an example, the opening 120 is close to a frustum shape, with the area of the upper opening being larger than the area of the lower opening. Therefore, when comparing it with the area of the exhaust hole 17, the largest area of the opening 120 is taken. The shape and number of exhaust holes 17 are not limited. In this embodiment, the exhaust hole 17 includes multiple circular holes. The total area of these circular holes is the area of the exhaust hole 17. This arrangement allows gas to be discharged quickly, avoiding the adverse effects on the performance of the vibration unit 14 caused by gas stagnation in the second chamber 1002.
[0074] In this embodiment, the anti-snoring device 1 includes an exhaust cover 18, which is connected to the end of the housing 10. An exhaust port 17 is formed in the exhaust cover 18. The separate exhaust cover 18 facilitates the removal and cleaning of the exhaust port 17 and the inner cavity 100.
[0075] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, the housing 10 is further provided with an exhaust groove 19 communicating with the second cavity 1002, and the exhaust groove 19 is located in the extending direction of the generatrix of the tapered portion 1432. Specifically, the exhaust groove 19 is disposed on the second outer side wall 192, that is, the outer shell of the second cavity 1002. The advantage of this arrangement is that when gas flows from the gap between the switching valve 143 and the opening 120 (see reference...), Figure 5 When the gas enters the second chamber 1002 through the gap between the switch valve 143 and the opening 120 shown, it enters along the edge of the switch valve 143 and the opening 120. Therefore, the gas will first rush towards the second outer wall 192 along the edge. At this time, the exhaust groove 19 opened on the second outer wall 192 can quickly discharge the gas, avoiding the gas from lingering in the second chamber 1002 and forming eddies.
[0076] Furthermore, the opening area of the exhaust groove 19 is larger than the area of the maximum gap between the conical portion 1432 of the switching valve 143 and the opening 120 (which is also the surface of the extension 126), which is more conducive to the discharge of gas from the exhaust groove 19. After the switching valve 143 is raised relative to the opening 120, a gap will be formed. Generally, the area of the gap between the switching valve 143 and the surface of the extension 126 is the largest when the switching valve 143 is raised to its farthest position relative to the isolation plate 12. The opening area of the exhaust groove 19 only needs to be larger than the area of the gap at this time. Here, the area is measured by taking a section of the surface that is approximately parallel to the air intake direction.
[0077] Please continue reading. Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the anti-snoring device 1 further includes a sleeve 30. The sleeve is an integral structure, and the sleeve 30 is fitted onto the outer wall of the housing 10 and completely covers the outer wall, so as to protect all the internal structures of the housing 10.
[0078] When the housing 10 includes a first outer side wall 191 and a second outer side wall 192, these two outer side walls may be formed by snap-fit splicing, gluing or other methods. There may be tiny gaps at the connection between the two outer side walls. Exhaled air contains a certain amount of mucus and moisture. After long-term use, mucus and moisture may be discharged from the gaps. When the user holds the anti-snoring device 1, it is easy to contaminate the palm, causing unhygienic and inconvenient conditions. The sleeve 30 can effectively prevent the mucus and moisture from seeping out and causing inconvenience to the hand, and also effectively protects the internal structure of the housing 10.
[0079] The sleeve 30 can be made of metal. The sleeve 30 is a one-piece structure that can completely fit the shape of the shell 10. For example, it is a complete side surface of a straight cylinder that completely covers the outer periphery of the straight cylindrical shell 10. Here, "one-piece structure" means that the sleeve 30 itself is not spliced and has no gaps; otherwise, it would be difficult to prevent moisture and viscous liquid from seeping out.
[0080] Please continue reading. Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the anti-snoring device 1 further includes a seal 40, which is disposed circumferentially between the sleeve 30 and the housing 10 to further prevent moisture, mucus, and airflow that may leak from the housing 10. Specifically, in this embodiment, the seal 40 includes a first sealing ring 41 and a second sealing ring 42. The first sealing ring 41 is disposed between the housing 10 and the sleeve 20, and is close to the air inlet end. The second sealing ring 42 is disposed between the housing 10 and the sleeve 20, and is close to the air outlet end. By setting the seal 40 as a sealing ring, it can effectively and completely seal from the circumference of the housing 10. The "ring" does not specifically refer to a circle; any closed line is acceptable. The specific shape of the sealing ring is determined according to the circumferential shape of the housing 10.
[0081] Furthermore, the housing 10 is also provided with a first receiving groove 101 and a second receiving groove 102. The first receiving groove 101 is ring-shaped and located near the air inlet end; the second receiving groove 102 is ring-shaped and located near the air outlet end. The first receiving groove 101 is used to receive the first sealing ring 41, and the second receiving groove 102 is used to receive the second sealing ring 42. Since the first receiving groove 101 and the second receiving groove 102 are directly formed on the wall of the housing 10, when the sealing element 40 is placed inside them, the gap between the sealing element 40 and the housing 10 can be further reduced, thereby improving the overall sealing performance.
[0082] Please refer to 9. In some embodiments, the anti-snoring device 1 also includes a mouthpiece 20, which includes a biting part 201 and a connecting part 202. The biting part 201 is used to be inserted into the user's mouth for the user to bite on, and the connecting part 202 is used to connect to the housing 10 at the air inlet.
[0083] The mouthpiece 20 can be manufactured independently of the housing 10, or it can be integrally formed with the housing 10. In this embodiment, the mouthpiece 20 is independent of the housing 10. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece 20 may not be necessary, as long as the housing 10 is positioned on the air inlet side to be suitable for oral contact or biting.
[0084] When the frequency range of the vibration sound wave is 20 to 200 Hz, the anti-snoring device provided in this application embodiment can accurately exercise the muscles of the upper respiratory tract, strengthen the muscles of the upper respiratory tract, prevent the muscles from relaxing and sagging after sleep, and block the upper respiratory tract, thereby achieving the purpose of treating snoring.
[0085] In some embodiments, when the frequency range of the vibration sound wave is 20 to 110 Hz, it can more accurately exercise the muscles of the upper respiratory tract and better achieve the purpose of treating snoring.
[0086] The frequency of the vibration waves can be adjusted adaptively for different stages of use. As the training progresses, the muscles of the upper respiratory tract become stronger, and the required vibration frequency also changes. For example, in the early stages of training, when the muscles are relatively relaxed, a vibration frequency of 20-75Hz is sufficient. In later stages, as the upper respiratory tract muscles have developed a certain strength, the vibration caused by the original vibration frequency becomes weaker. Therefore, by adjusting the frequency or changing to different anti-snoring devices, a vibration frequency of 65-110Hz can be used to increase the intensity of later training and ensure the continued stability of the treatment effect.
[0087] Regardless of the stage, the vibration frequency of the anti-snoring device provided in this application embodiment can be tested in the following ways, and the testing methods may include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following methods:
[0088] 1. When the detection device is a power source type, use instruments such as a ventilator to output a fixed air pressure of 15-100 cmH2O and a flow rate of 25-70 L / min to the shell of the anti-snoring device, for example, to the vibration unit, and measure the vibration frequency of the vibration unit using instruments such as a laser vibrometer and a sound wave detector.
[0089] 2. Through clinical use, healthy individuals over 15 years of age should take a deep breath and forcefully exhale onto the shell of the anti-snoring device. The vibration frequency of the vibration unit should be measured using instruments such as a laser vibrometer and a sound wave detector.
[0090] 3. The vibration frequency was obtained by applying boundary conditions of 15-100 cm water column (cmH2O) air pressure and 25-70 L / min to the shell of the anti-snoring device through computational simulation.
[0091] Through continuous testing and adjustments to the structure of the vibration unit or the entire anti-snoring device, the vibration frequency of the vibration unit is made to fall within the frequency range required by this application. This frequency testing and adjustment method is not limited to the anti-snoring device provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0092] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. An anti-snoring device, characterized in that, The snoring treatment device comprises: a housing having an inner cavity, an air inlet end and an air outlet end communicating with the inner cavity; a partition plate arranged in the housing to separate the inner cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity, the partition plate being provided with an opening; a vibration unit comprising a support, a swing arm and a switch valve, the support being fixed to the partition plate, a first end of the swing arm being rotatably connected to the support and being close to the air inlet end, a second end of the swing arm being close to the air outlet end and being a free end, the switch valve being connected to the first end and the second end, the switch valve closing the opening in a natural state and being rotatable with the swing arm around the support under the blowing of the exhalation airflow, so that the exhalation airflow can flow into the second cavity through the opening and flow out of the air outlet end, the power arm of the swing arm being longer than the resistance arm. The vibration unit further comprises a spacing adjustment part protruding from the first end, the spacing adjustment part being towards the partition plate for adjusting the spacing between the swing arm and the partition plate.
2. The snore treatment appliance of claim 1, wherein When the swing arm is in a natural state, the spacing between the spacing adjustment part and the partition plate is 0.5mm-2.5mm.
3. The snore treatment appliance of claim 2, wherein, The switch valve and the swing arm are connected by a soft connection.
4. The snore treatment appliance of claim 1, wherein, The snoring treatment device further comprises a first magnetic unit and a second magnetic unit, the first magnetic unit being arranged at the second end of the swing arm, and the second magnetic unit being arranged on the inner wall of the housing for attracting the first magnetic unit so that the swing arm can be reset with the switch valve to close the opening in the absence of exhalation airflow blowing.
5. The snore treatment appliance of claim 1, wherein, The support comprises a base and a rotating shaft, the base being fixed to the partition plate, and the rotating shaft penetrating through the base and the swing arm.
6. The snore treatment appliance of claim 1, wherein, The air outlet end is provided with an exhaust hole, and the area of the exhaust hole is greater than the maximum area of the opening.
7. The snore treatment appliance of claim 1, wherein The snoring treatment device further comprises an exhaust cover arranged on the air outlet end, and the exhaust hole is arranged on the exhaust cover.
8. The snore treatment appliance of claim 7, wherein, The housing further comprises a bottom wall defining the farthest end of the first cavity, the bottom wall being recessed in the inner cavity relative to the air outlet end, the second cavity being divided into a front cavity and a rear cavity by the bottom wall, and the cross-sectional area of the front cavity being smaller than that of the rear cavity.
9. The snore treatment appliance of claim 1, wherein, The switch valve comprises a tapered part extending away from the swing arm, and the tapered part is at least partially located in the first cavity in a natural state.
10. The snore treatment appliance of claim 1, wherein, The housing is provided with an exhaust groove communicating with the second cavity, and the exhaust groove is located in the extension direction of the generatrix of the tapered part.
11. The snore treatment appliance of claim 10, wherein, The opening area of the exhaust groove is greater than the area of the maximum gap between the tapered part and the opening.
12. The snore treatment appliance of claim 11, wherein, The partition plate comprises a base plate and an extension part extending from the base plate to the first cavity, the extension part being in the shape of a circular truncated cone, and the opening penetrating through the extension part.
13. The snore treatment appliance of claim 1, wherein, The snoring treatment device further comprises a sleeve covering the outer wall of the housing.
14. The snore treatment appliance of claim 1, wherein, The snoring treatment device further comprises a sealing member arranged between the sleeve and the housing along the circumference of the housing.
15. The snore treatment appliance of claim 14, wherein, The sealing member comprises a first sealing ring and a second sealing ring, the first sealing ring being close to the air inlet end, and the second sealing ring being close to the air outlet end.
16. The snore treatment appliance of claim 15, wherein, 17. The snore treatment appliance of claim 16, wherein, The shell is further provided with a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove, the first sealing ring is received in the first receiving groove, and the second sealing ring is received in the second receiving groove.