Respiratory training device
By introducing multiple measurement and adjustment components into the breathing trainer, combined with pressure and fiber optic sensors, diversified training of breath control and rhythm is achieved, solving the problem of limited functionality in existing breathing trainers and improving training effectiveness and enjoyment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 赣州市人民医院
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing breathing trainers have limited functionality, cannot train the rhythm of inhalation or exhalation, and cannot raise the training threshold, so different specifications are needed for training.
A breathing trainer was designed, comprising a support frame, a ventilation component, a movable cylinder, a measurement component, a signal processor, a main control module, and an alert module. By setting multiple measurement and adjustment components on the movable cylinder, different levels of breath control and rhythm training can be achieved. Pressure sensors and fiber optic sensors are used to detect breathing parameters and provide real-time feedback.
It enriches the content of breathing training, improves the training effect of breath control and rhythm, and enhances the fun and practicality of training.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of training equipment technology, and in particular to a breathing trainer. Background Technology
[0002] Breathing trainers are generally used to help people exercise their respiratory muscles, promote lung expansion, prevent alveolar collapse and atelectasis, help clear sputum, increase lung capacity, and reduce the risk of lung infection.
[0003] In the existing technology, breathing trainers have a single function. By changing the inhalation or exhalation training mode by turning the device upright or upside down, users can only train their lung capacity, but cannot train the rhythm of inhalation or exhalation, nor can they increase the training threshold. Different specifications need to be changed for training. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a breathing trainer, which aims to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:
[0006] A breathing trainer includes a support frame, an air intake assembly and a movable cylinder mounted on the support frame, the air intake assembly and the movable cylinder being connected, the movable cylinder having a cavity, and a sphere being movably disposed within the cavity. The breathing trainer further includes a measuring assembly spaced vertically on the movable cylinder, a signal processor electrically connected to the measuring assembly, a main control module electrically connected to the signal processor, and a reminder module electrically connected to the main control module. The movable cylinder includes a cylinder body and a cylinder cover mounted on the cylinder body. An adjustment assembly is provided on the side of the cylinder cover near the cavity. The adjustment assembly includes a telescopic structure fixedly connected to the cylinder cover and a sealing plate fixedly connected to the telescopic structure. A first pressure sensor is provided on the side of the sealing plate near the cavity. The telescopic structure and the first pressure sensor are electrically connected to the main control module.
[0007] According to one aspect of the above technical solution, the support frame includes an upper support plate and a lower support plate arranged opposite to each other, and a side support plate connecting the upper support plate and the lower support plate. The cylinder is fixedly connected to the lower support plate. The ventilation assembly includes a first ventilation pipe fixedly connected between the upper support plate and the lower support plate, and a second ventilation pipe movably connected to the ventilation pipe. Both the first ventilation pipe and the second ventilation pipe are provided with airflow channels. The first ventilation pipe is partially located in the lower support plate. The first ventilation pipe is connected to the cylinder. A ventilation hole is provided through one end of the cylinder near the lower support plate. The ventilation hole is used to connect the airflow channel and the cavity.
[0008] According to one aspect of the above technical solution, the measuring component includes a plurality of fixed plates spaced apart along the vertical direction, an optical fiber head fixed inside the fixed plate, and an optical fiber line connected to the optical fiber head. The fixed plate has a through hole at one end near the cylinder, and the optical fiber head is located in the through hole.
[0009] According to one aspect of the above technical solution, the signal processor is an optical fiber amplifier, and multiple optical fiber lines are connected to the optical fiber amplifier.
[0010] According to one aspect of the above technical solution, the fixing plate has an arc-shaped surface, and the arc-shaped surface is tightly bonded to the cylinder through an adhesive layer.
[0011] According to one aspect of the above technical solution, the fixed plate is provided with a sliding groove at one end away from the cylinder, the sliding groove is connected to the through hole, and a fixed structure is provided in the sliding groove. The fixed structure includes a slider slidably disposed in the sliding groove and a blocking block fixedly connected to the slider. The blocking block is used to block the optical fiber head.
[0012] According to one aspect of the above technical solution, a sealing ring is provided on the edge of the cover plate near the cavity, and a receiving groove is formed in the recess of the cover plate near the cavity. The first pressure sensor is disposed in the receiving groove and is flush with the cover plate.
[0013] According to one aspect of the above technical solution, a second pressure sensor is provided at one end of the cavity away from the cover plate. The second pressure sensor is electrically connected to the main control module. The second pressure sensor is an annular pressure sensor with a through hole. The through hole of the annular pressure sensor is used to avoid the vent.
[0014] According to one aspect of the above technical solution, the upper support plate and the lower support plate are respectively provided with an inhalation mark and an exhalation mark, and the main control module includes a display screen and a mode switching switch.
[0015] According to one aspect of the above technical solution, the telescopic structure is a multi-stage telescopic rod, which includes a main rod and multiple sub-rods that extend and retract along the main rod layer by layer.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] By arranging multiple measuring components vertically at intervals on the movable cylinder, and setting an adjustment component on the side of the cylinder cover near the cavity, and connecting the measuring components to a signal processor, and then connecting the signal processor, the first pressure sensor, and the telescopic structure to the main control module, the following breathing training modes can be implemented during use: 1. Set the cover plate to a suitable position using the telescopic structure, and then conduct exhalation training. Raise the bulb using the ventilation component, set the threshold for the first pressure sensor, and set a suitable measuring component for the bulb's retraction. During training, the user continuously exhales, blowing the bulb upwards. Once the first pressure sensor reaches the threshold, the reminder module issues a prompt. After receiving the prompt, the user pauses exhalation to allow the bulb to fall slightly. After the previously set measuring component detects the bulb, the reminder module issues another prompt. After receiving the prompt, the user continues exhaling until the first pressure sensor reaches the threshold again, and the reminder module issues another prompt. This process can be repeated to train the user's breath control. This device enhances breath control to varying degrees, improving breath stability compared to simply training maximum exhalation. During use, different measurement components can be switched via the main control module, or the telescopic structure can be adjusted to different heights, further enriching the training content. 2. During exhalation training, different measurement components can determine the ball's movement speed based on the time it takes to detect the ball. By setting speed thresholds, a prompt is issued via the alert module when the ball's speed is slower or faster than the set threshold. This sequentially trains the user's breath rhythm. Different speed thresholds can be switched via the main control module to enrich the training content. For example, the ball's speed on the first and last measurement components cannot exceed the set speed threshold. Then, the ball impacts the first pressure sensor and falls back. The ball's speed on the last and first measurement components cannot exceed the set speed threshold; otherwise, an error message is issued. If the speed threshold is met, a correct message is issued. To switch to inhalation mode, simply invert the device.
[0018] Both of the above training modes are based on the structure in this application. More training modes can be developed on this basis by setting the program of the main control module. This invention can enrich the content of breathing training and enhance the fun of training. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the breathing trainer in the first embodiment of the present invention from a first-view perspective;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the breathing trainer in the first embodiment of the present invention from a second perspective;
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure at the middle cylinder;
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure at the fiber optic connector;
[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure at the fixed plate in the middle;
[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at the middle cylinder cover;
[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the middle cylinder;
[0026] Explanation of key component symbols:
[0027] Lower support plate 11 Upper support plate 12 Side support plate 13 First ventilation tube 20 Second ventilation tube 21 cylinder 30 Fiber Optic Amplifier 40 Main control module 50 Reminder Module 60 Inhalation mark 70 Expiratory markers 71 Fiber optic head 41 fiber optic cable 42 Fixed plate 43 cylinder lid 31 slider 44 Block 45 Through hole 432 sliding groove 46 curved surface 431 cylinder lid 31 Multi-stage telescopic pole 32 Cover plate 33 Container 35 sealing ring 36 First pressure sensor 37 Second pressure sensor 38 Vent 301 cavity 39 sphere 80
[0028] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0029] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description of it will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this utility model will be more thorough and complete.
[0030] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 7The image shows a breathing trainer according to a first embodiment of the present invention, comprising a support frame, an air intake assembly and a movable cylinder disposed on the support frame, the air intake assembly and the movable cylinder being connected, the movable cylinder having a cavity 39, and a sphere 80 being movably disposed within the cavity 39. The breathing trainer further comprises a measuring assembly spaced vertically on the movable cylinder, a signal processor electrically connected to the measuring assembly, a main control module 50 electrically connected to the signal processor, and a reminder module 60 electrically connected to the main control module 50. The movable cylinder includes a cylinder body 30 and a cylinder cover 3131 disposed on the cylinder body 30. An adjustment assembly is provided on the side of the cylinder cover 3131 near the cavity 39. The adjustment assembly includes a telescopic structure fixedly connected to the cylinder cover 3131 and a sealing plate 33 fixedly connected to the telescopic structure. A first pressure sensor 37 is provided on the side of the sealing plate 33 near the cavity 39. The telescopic structure and the first pressure sensor 37 are electrically connected to the main control module 50.
[0033] Understandably, this utility model, by arranging multiple measuring components vertically at intervals on the movable cylinder, and setting an adjusting component on the side of the cylinder cover 3131 near the cavity 39, connects the measuring components to the signal processor, and then connects the signal processor, the first pressure sensor 37, and the telescopic structure to the main control module 50, can achieve the following breathing training mode during use: 1. Set the cover plate 33 to a suitable position through the telescopic structure, and then perform exhalation training. Raise the ball 80 through the ventilation component, set the threshold of the first pressure sensor 37, and set a suitable measuring component for the ball 80 to retract. During training, the user continuously exhales to blow the ball 80 upwards, and after the first pressure sensor 37 reaches the threshold, the reminder module 60 issues a prompt. After receiving the prompt, the user pauses exhalation for a while to let the ball 80 fall back slightly. After the previously set measuring component detects the ball 80, the reminder module 60 issues another prompt. After receiving the prompt, the user continues to exhale, and after the first pressure sensor 37 reaches the threshold again, the reminder module 60 issues another prompt. This process can be repeated to train... This device trains users' breath control and improves breath stability. Compared to simply training maximum exhalation, it can enhance patients' breath control to varying degrees. During use, the main control module 50 can switch between different measurement components or adjust the telescopic structure to different heights to further enrich the training content. 2. During exhalation training, different measurement components can determine the movement speed of the ball 80 based on the time it takes to detect it. By setting a speed threshold, when the ball 80 is slower or faster than the set threshold, the reminder module 60 issues a prompt. This sequentially trains the user's breath rhythm. During training, the main control module 50 switches between different speed thresholds to enrich the training content. For example, the speed of the ball 80 between the first and last measurement components cannot exceed the set speed threshold. Then, the ball 80 impacts the first pressure sensor 37 and falls back. The speed of the ball 80 between the first and last measurement components cannot exceed the set speed threshold; otherwise, an error prompt is issued. If the speed threshold is met, a correct prompt is issued. To switch to the inhalation mode, simply invert the device.
[0034] Both of the above training modes are based on the structure in this application. More training modes can be developed on this basis by setting the program of the main control module 50. This utility model can enrich the content of breathing training and enhance the fun of training.
[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment, the support frame includes an upper support plate 12 and a lower support plate 11 arranged opposite to each other, and a side support plate 13 connecting the upper support plate 12 and the lower support plate 11. The cylinder 30 is fixedly connected to the lower support plate 11. The ventilation assembly includes a first ventilation pipe 20 fixedly connected between the upper support plate 12 and the lower support plate 11, and a second ventilation pipe 21 movably connected to the ventilation pipe. Both the first ventilation pipe 20 and the second ventilation pipe 21 are provided with airflow channels. The first ventilation pipe 20 is partially located in the lower support plate 11. The first ventilation pipe 20 is connected to the cylinder 30. A ventilation hole 301 is provided through one end of the cylinder 30 near the lower support plate 11. The ventilation hole 301 is used to connect the airflow channel and the cavity 39. The upper support plate 12 and the lower support plate 11 are respectively provided with an inhalation mark 70 and an exhalation mark 71. The main control module 50 includes a display screen and a mode switching switch.
[0036] Understandably, the lower support plate 11 has an exhalation mark 71, so the user can clearly see that the lower support plate 11 is facing down when it is in exhalation mode. The upper support plate 12 has an inhalation mark 70, so when the user inverts the device, the user can clearly see that the upper support plate 12 is facing down when it is in inhalation mode. The second ventilation tube 21 is the user's inhalation point and can be threaded onto the first ventilation tube 20. The first ventilation tube 20 is partially exposed externally and partially located in the lower support plate 11 (not shown in the figure, but can be imagined), and then connected to... Below the cavity 39, an air vent 301 is provided through the lower support plate 11 to connect the airflow channel to the cavity 39. In exhalation mode, the user exhales air into the cavity 39 through the air vent 301 via the airflow channel, blowing the ball 80 upward. In inhalation mode, the upper support plate 12 is placed below, and the ball 80 will fall into the cavity 39 away from the air vent 301 due to gravity. Then the user inhales and draws the ball 80 toward the air vent 301 to perform inhalation exercises.
[0037] Furthermore, a second pressure sensor 38 is provided at one end of the cavity 39 away from the cover plate 33. The second pressure sensor 38 is electrically connected to the main control module 50. The second pressure sensor 38 is an annular pressure sensor with a through hole 432. The through hole 432 of the annular pressure sensor is used to avoid the vent 301.
[0038] Understandably, the above settings allow the second pressure sensor 38 to function the same as the first pressure sensor 37 during inhalation exercises. The purpose of setting up the ring pressure sensor is to avoid affecting the normal ventilation of the air vent 301, while also accurately measuring the pressure applied by the ball 80 during inhalation. The mode switch can be used to switch between inhalation and exhalation modes, enabling the corresponding pressure sensors and measuring components to function. For example, when switching to inhalation mode, the first pressure sensor 37 will not work, and the second pressure sensor 38 will work. This can be achieved through simple programming. The display screen is used to show the current training mode and number of sets, allowing users to clearly understand their training plan.
[0039] Furthermore, the measuring component includes a plurality of fixed plates 43 spaced apart in the vertical direction, an optical fiber head 41 fixed inside the fixed plate 43, and an optical fiber line 42 connected to the optical fiber head 41. The fixed plate 43 has a through hole 432 at one end near the cylinder 30, and the optical fiber head 41 is located in the through hole 432. The signal processor is an optical fiber amplifier 40, and the plurality of optical fiber lines 42 are connected to the optical fiber amplifier 40.
[0040] Understandably, the cylinder 30 is made of transparent material to facilitate observation of the internal sphere 80. The fiber optic head 41, along with the internal fiber optic cable 42, is fixed in the fixing plate 43. The fiber optic cable will identify the sphere 80 inside the cylinder 30 through the through hole 432. In this application, a fiber optic sensor structure is used to detect the sphere 80. After the training mode is set, the corresponding fiber optic cable will identify the sphere 80 and perform data processing through the fiber optic amplifier 40 and the main control module 50 to achieve the corresponding functions, such as controlling the reminder module 60 to issue correct or incorrect prompts. In this embodiment, the reminder module 60 is a speaker because sound prompts are the most intuitive. The specific working principle of the fiber optic cable is common knowledge and will not be elaborated here.
[0041] Furthermore, the fixing plate 43 has an arc-shaped surface 431, which is tightly attached to the cylinder 30 through an adhesive layer; the fixing plate 43 is provided with a sliding groove 46 at one end away from the cylinder 30, which is connected to the through hole 432. A fixing structure is provided in the sliding groove 46, which includes a slider 44 slidably disposed in the sliding groove 46 and a blocking block 45 fixedly connected to the slider 44. The blocking block 45 is used to block the optical fiber head 41.
[0042] Understandably, by setting a fixing plate 43 and tightly attaching the arc-shaped surface 431 of the fixing plate 43 to the cylinder 30 with an adhesive layer, it can be conveniently fixed without the need for drilling. After the fiber optic head 41 is fixed in the through hole 432, the sliding slider 44 drives the blocking block 45 to block the fiber optic head 41 and prevent it from moving. Preferably, the blocking block 45 presses tightly against the fiber optic head 41. Then, a damping structure can be set between the slider 44 and the sliding groove 46 to prevent the blocking block 45 from shifting. In other embodiments, other fixing structures can also be used, which are not limited here.
[0043] Furthermore, the sealing plate 33 has a sealing ring 36 on the edge near the cavity 39, and the sealing plate 33 has a recessed receiving groove 35 on the side near the cavity 39. The first pressure sensor 37 is disposed in the receiving groove 35 and is flush with the sealing plate 33. The telescopic structure is a multi-stage telescopic rod 32, which includes a main rod and multiple sub-rods that extend and retract along the main rod.
[0044] Understandably, the telescopic structure can be a common multi-stage telescopic rod 32. By moving the cover plate 33 through the multi-stage telescopic rod 32, the space for the ball 80 to move can be compressed, thereby increasing or decreasing the force required to touch the pressure sensor, thus adjusting the training difficulty. By setting the receiving groove 35 and making the first pressure sensor 37 flush with the cover plate 33, the maximum distance the ball 80 can move can be more accurate. In some preferred embodiments, a groove can also be set on the lower support plate 11, and the second pressure sensor 38 can be flush with the groove on the lower support plate 11. Since the cover plate 33 is movable, there is a small gap between the cover plate 33 and the cylinder wall of the cylinder 30. Therefore, a sealing ring 36 is set to block the gap to prevent airflow from escaping from the gap, which increases the training difficulty and accuracy. It should be noted that the change in the length inside the cavity 39 does not linearly change the training difficulty. Because the increase in the tube length also requires overcoming the frictional resistance that needs to be overcome due to the increased tube length, within the telescopic distance range of the multi-stage telescopic rod 32, changing the length inside the cavity 39 can also increase the training difficulty to a certain extent.
[0045] In some embodiments, the power source can be a battery integrated into each component or a rechargeable battery mounted on the component, and then the components are connected to the rechargeable battery via wires. The connections between the components can be physical wires or communication connections (such as Bluetooth modules or 4G / 5G modules), and the specific size design can be adjusted according to the actual situation.
[0046] In summary, the breathing trainer in the above embodiments of this utility model can enrich the content of breathing training and enhance the fun of training.
[0047] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0048] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A breathing trainer, comprising a support frame, an airflow assembly and a movable cylinder disposed on the support frame, the airflow assembly and the movable cylinder being connected, the movable cylinder having a cavity, and a sphere being movably disposed within the cavity, characterized in that, The breathing trainer further includes a measuring component spaced vertically on the movable cylinder, a signal processor electrically connected to the measuring component, a main control module electrically connected to the signal processor, and a reminder module electrically connected to the main control module. The movable cylinder includes a cylinder body and a cylinder cover on the cylinder body. The cylinder cover has an adjustment component on the side near the cavity. The adjustment component includes a telescopic structure fixedly connected to the cylinder cover and a sealing plate fixedly connected to the telescopic structure. The sealing plate has a first pressure sensor on the side near the cavity. The telescopic structure and the first pressure sensor are electrically connected to the main control module.
2. The breathing trainer of claim 1, wherein, The support frame includes an upper support plate and a lower support plate arranged opposite to each other, and a side support plate connecting the upper support plate and the lower support plate. The cylinder is fixedly connected to the lower support plate. The ventilation assembly includes a first ventilation pipe fixedly connected between the upper support plate and the lower support plate, and a second ventilation pipe movably connected to the ventilation pipe. Both the first ventilation pipe and the second ventilation pipe are provided with airflow channels. The first ventilation pipe is partially located in the lower support plate and is connected to the cylinder. A ventilation hole is provided through one end of the cylinder near the lower support plate. The ventilation hole is used to connect the airflow channel and the cavity.
3. The breathing trainer of claim 1, wherein, The measuring assembly includes multiple fixed plates spaced apart along the vertical direction, an optical fiber head fixed inside the fixed plate, and an optical fiber line connected to the optical fiber head. The fixed plate has a through hole at one end near the cylinder, and the optical fiber head is located inside the through hole.
4. The breathing trainer of claim 3, wherein, The signal processor is an optical fiber amplifier, and multiple optical fiber lines are connected to the optical fiber amplifier.
5. The breathing trainer of claim 3, wherein, The fixing plate has an arc-shaped surface, which is tightly bonded to the cylinder body through an adhesive layer.
6. The breathing trainer of claim 3, wherein, The fixed plate has a sliding groove at one end away from the cylinder, the sliding groove is connected to the through hole, and a fixing structure is provided in the sliding groove. The fixing structure includes a slider that is slidably disposed in the sliding groove and a blocking block that is fixedly connected to the slider. The blocking block is used to block the optical fiber head.
7. The breathing trainer of claim 1, wherein, The sealing plate has a sealing ring on the edge near the cavity, and the sealing plate has a recessed groove on the side near the cavity. The first pressure sensor is located in the groove and is flush with the sealing plate.
8. The breathing trainer of claim 2, wherein, A second pressure sensor is provided at one end of the cavity away from the cover plate. The second pressure sensor is electrically connected to the main control module. The second pressure sensor is an annular pressure sensor with a through hole, which is used to avoid the vent.
9. The breathing trainer of claim 2, wherein, The upper support plate and the lower support plate are respectively provided with inhalation marks and exhalation marks, and the main control module includes a display screen and a mode switching switch.
10. The respiratory trainer of claim 1, wherein, The telescopic structure is a multi-stage telescopic rod, which includes a main rod and multiple sub-rods that extend and retract along the main rod.