Wearable respiratory training device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wearable respiratory training device, which comprises two groups of bandages for respectively fixing the chest and the belly of a user; the driving assembly is used for driving the bandages to deform or displace so as to adjust the tightness of the bandages, so that the two groups of bandages can apply pressure to the chest and the abdomen of a user respectively; the control assembly is provided with a pressure sensor and a processor; the pressure sensor is arranged on the inner side of the bandage so as to obtain the pressure between chest and abdomen expansion and the bandage when a user breathes, a data signal is fed back to the processor, and the processor alternately drives the bandage acting on the chest and the abdomen of the user to deform according to a preset pressure value. The device is used for assisting a user in completing conversion between an expiration state and an inspiration state so as to carry out precise training of thoracico-abdominal respiration, dynamically correct a respiration mode and improve the training effect and the training efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of assistive medical devices, specifically to a wearable breathing trainer. Background Technology

[0002] Breathing training is a common health management method, widely used to improve lung function and relieve anxiety in patients with chronic respiratory diseases. However, existing breathing training devices are limited in function, requiring users to actively use diaphragmatic breathing to complete the training. They cannot monitor chest-abdominal coordination, lack precision in breathing training, and offer no real-time feedback or personalized guidance.

[0003] Furthermore, in order to meet the requirements of breathing training, there are improvements that use chest and abdominal straps for simultaneous monitoring to regulate the coordination of the chest and abdomen during breathing. For example, Chinese invention patent application CN118526771A discloses a chest and abdominal breathing training device and its working method, which discloses the above-mentioned technical solution. However, patients still need to actively breathe, and the relevant training device only plays a monitoring role and cannot actively improve the patient's breathing habits, resulting in poor breathing training effect for patients using breathing training devices with similar structures. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a wearable breathing trainer that alternately applies pressure to the patient's chest and abdomen to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model specifically provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A wearable breathing trainer includes:

[0007] The binding assembly includes two sets of bindings for securing the user's chest and abdomen respectively, and the bindings are made of elastic fabric. A drive assembly connects each set of bindings to a drive actuator for driving each set of bindings to deform or displace, adjusting the tightness of the bindings so that multiple sets of bindings can apply pressure to the user's chest and abdomen respectively. A control assembly includes a pressure sensor and a processor. The pressure sensor is located on the inside of the bindings to obtain the pressure applied by the bindings to the user and feeds the data signal back to the processor. The processor alternately drives the bindings acting on the user's chest and abdomen to deform according to a preset pressure value, assisting the user in transitioning between inhalation and exhalation.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a connector having a groove structure that can fit against the side of the chest cavity, with each end of the strap corresponding to one end of the connector; a drive assembly is disposed on the connector, with one end of the strap fixedly connected to the connector and the other end of the strap detachably connected to the drive actuator of the drive assembly; the drive assembly drives the end of the strap to move along the circumference of the strap itself to adjust the tightness of the strap; and a processor is disposed on the connector.

[0009] Furthermore, the connector is provided with a shoulder strap for securing it to the user's shoulder.

[0010] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes a drive motor and a roller driven by the drive motor. The end of the strap is detachably connected to the roller. The rotation of the roller drives the end of the strap to wind up or unwind, thereby adjusting the tension of the strap. Each strap is provided with a set of drive motors, and the processor is used to control the forward or reverse rotation of the drive motors. Both the drive motor and the roller are mounted on the connector. The two ends of the roller are mounted on the connector via support members, and a space is reserved between the roller and the connector for the strap to wind up.

[0011] Furthermore, the side of the roller is provided with a groove along its own axis, and the end of the strap is provided with a locking block, which can be locked in the groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the connector is provided with a battery assembly that supplies power to the power module in the wearable breathing trainer; or the connector is provided with an external plug that supplies power to the power module in the wearable breathing trainer.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0014] The wearable breathing trainer disclosed in this utility model monitors the breathing state based on a flexible pressure sensor and controls the contraction of straps located on the chest and abdomen respectively to apply pressure in a coordinated manner, assisting in the precise training of chest breathing and abdominal breathing, dynamically correcting breathing patterns, and improving training effect and efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 The specific structure of the wearable breathing trainer provided by this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the driving component.

[0018] The labels in the diagram represent the following:

[0019] 1-Strap, 11-Connector, 12-Shoulder strap, 13-Auxiliary strap;

[0020] 2-Drive assembly, 21-Drive motor, 22-Roller, 23-Support component, 24-Shaft sleeve, 25-Slot, 26-Card block, 27-Mounting plate;

[0021] 31-Pressure sensor; 32-Processor;

[0022] 4-Battery assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] like Figure 1 This utility model provides a specific embodiment of a wearable breathing trainer, including a strap 1, a drive component 2, and a control component.

[0025] The strap 1 has at least two sets of straps 1 for securing the user's chest and abdomen respectively; in this embodiment, it is preferable to provide two sets of straps 1, which are respectively tied to the user's chest and abdomen.

[0026] Furthermore, the strap 1 is preferably made of elastic, breathable, and antibacterial fabric.

[0027] Each set of straps 1 is connected to a drive actuator of a drive assembly 2, which is used to drive the two sets of straps 1 to deform or displace to adjust the tightness of the straps 1 themselves, so that the two sets of straps 1 can apply pressure to the user's chest and abdomen respectively, assisting the user's abdominal and chest expansion and contraction, so as to use the corresponding position for breathing training.

[0028] Among them, the abdominal binder compresses the abdomen to restrict abdominal expansion, the chest binder compresses the chest cavity to restrict thoracic expansion, and guides the diaphragm to descend.

[0029] The control unit includes a pressure sensor 31 and a processor 32.

[0030] Pressure sensor 31 is located on the inside of strap 1 to obtain the pressure between the user's chest and abdomen expansion and strap 1 when the user breathes, and feeds the data signal back to processor 32. Processor 32 drives strap 1, which acts on the user's chest and abdomen, to deform according to preset pressure values, so as to assist the user in completing the transition between the two states of exhalation and inhalation.

[0031] At the same time, the processor 32 is also used to control the pressure applied to the strap 1 to avoid excessive pressure.

[0032] Furthermore, based on the data signals fed back by the pressure sensor 31, the amplitude, frequency, and symmetry of the user's chest and abdomen expansion can be monitored.

[0033] The pressure sensor 31 is a flexible sensor that integrates a 12-bit high-precision analog-to-digital converter (ADC), a 32-bit microcontroller unit (MCU), a low-offset voltage operational amplifier (Op-Amp), a low-voltage demodulator (LDO), a 2.4GHz ceramic antenna, and Bluetooth. Combined with related dual-sampling technology, it improves sampling accuracy, reduces the impact of noise on the signal, ensures data accuracy, and precisely identifies and monitors respiratory status. When used with a related wireless respiratory monitoring system, it can accurately detect four respiratory states: normal breathing, apnea, rapid breathing, and deep breathing. It can also detect abnormal respiratory signals with pauses ≥10 seconds or frequencies ≥27 min⁻¹, triggering alarms promptly. For details, please refer to the research findings published in the journal Matter by Academician Huang Wei and Professor Zhao Qiang's team at the State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Display, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, entitled "Atomic sulfur-bonded titaniumcarbide nanosheets for flexible piezoresistive sensor in monitoring sleepapnea syndrome".

[0034] To facilitate the wearing of the entire device, this embodiment also provides the following examples, such as... Figure 1 As shown:

[0035] It also includes a connector 11, which has a groove structure that can fit against the side of the chest cavity. The two ends of the strap 1 are respectively provided at the two ends of the connector 11. The connector 11 is also provided with a shoulder strap 12 for fixing to the user's shoulder.

[0036] The connector 11 has a certain degree of flexibility and can deform under external force to fit the body better. The distance between the two straps 1 is limited by the connector 11, so that the two straps 1 can become a whole and simplify the wearing process.

[0037] When wearing the device, the initial wearing of the entire device can be completed through the shoulder strap 12. By securing the straps again in sequence, the user can complete the wearing process by a single person. The shoulder strap 12 can also prevent the two straps 1 from sliding down during breathing training.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the drive component 2 is disposed on the connector 11.

[0039] In this embodiment, it is preferable to adjust the tightness of the strap 1 by displacing the strap 1. Specifically, one end of the strap 1 is fixedly connected to the connector 11, and the other end of the strap 1 is detachably connected to the drive actuator of the drive assembly 2. The drive assembly 2 drives the end of the strap 1 to move along the circumferential direction of the strap 1 to adjust the tightness of the strap 1.

[0040] The processor 32 is mounted on the connector 11. The processor 32 and the pressure sensor can be wirelessly connected or wired connected. The wire can be laid in the interlayer of the strap 1 or the connector 11. The connection method between the pressure sensor 31 and the processor 32 is prior art to those skilled in the art, so the specific connection method is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0041] This embodiment, in order to adjust the tightness of the strap 1 by causing it to shift, also provides the following examples, such as... Figure 2 As shown:

[0042] The drive assembly 2 includes a drive motor 21 and a roller 22 driven by the drive motor 21. The rotation of the roller 22 drives the end of the strap 1 to be wound or unwound, so as to adjust the tightness of the strap 1 itself.

[0043] The connector 11 is provided with a flexible mounting plate 27, and the drive motor 21 and the roller 22 are both mounted on the mounting plate 27. The two ends of the roller 22 are mounted on the mounting plate 27 via the support member 23, and the drive motor 21 is directly mounted on the mounting plate 27. A space is reserved between the roller 22 and the connector 11 for the binding strap 1 to be wound up.

[0044] Each strap 1 is provided with a set of drive motors 21. In this embodiment, there are two sets of drive motors 21, which control the two straps 1 respectively. The processor 32 is used to control the forward or reverse rotation of the drive motors 21 to adjust the tightness of the straps 1 themselves.

[0045] The end of the strap 1 is detachably connected to the roller 22, making it easy for the user to put on and take off the entire device. Specifically, the side of the roller 22 is provided with a groove 25 along its own axis, and the end of the strap 1 is provided with a locking block 26. The locking block 26 can be locked in the groove 25 to achieve a detachable connection between the two.

[0046] Furthermore, in order to ensure the pressure effect of the binding strap 1, the binding strap 1 needs to maintain a certain width. Due to the influence of the overall size, the height of the roller 22 may be less than the width of the binding strap 1, which means that the roller 22 cannot effectively wind or unwind the binding strap 1.

[0047] To avoid the aforementioned problems, this implementation method also provides the following embodiments, such as... Figure 2 As shown:

[0048] An auxiliary belt 13 is provided at the end of the binding strap 1 that is detachably connected to the roller shaft 22. The width of the auxiliary belt 13 is smaller than the width of the binding strap 1, so that the roller shaft 22 can effectively wind or unwind the auxiliary belt 13, thereby winding or unwinding the binding strap 1. A locking block 26 is provided at the end of the auxiliary belt 13.

[0049] Furthermore, the connector 11 is equipped with a battery assembly 4 that supplies power to the power module in this wearable breathing trainer, thereby expanding the user's activity space during breathing training and facilitating their movement around.

[0050] Alternatively, the connector 11 may be equipped with an external plug that supplies power to the power module in this wearable breathing trainer, and the power is supplied through an external power socket.

[0051] The aforementioned power supply lines can be laid in the interlayer of the strap 1 or connector 11.

[0052] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The scope of protection of this application is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to this application within its substance and scope of protection, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A wearable breathing trainer, characterized in that, include: The strap (1) has two sets of straps (1) for securing the user's chest and abdomen respectively; The drive assembly (2) is connected to a drive actuator of the drive assembly (2) for driving each set of straps (1) to deform or displace to adjust the tightness of the straps (1) themselves, so that the two sets of straps (1) can apply pressure to the user's chest and abdomen respectively. The control component has a pressure sensor (31) and a processor (32); the pressure sensor (31) is located on the inside of the strap (1) to obtain the pressure between the chest and abdomen expansion and the strap (1) when the user breathes, and feeds the data signal back to the processor (32). The processor (32) drives the strap (1) to deform alternately according to the preset pressure value to adapt to and match the transition between the two states of exhalation and inhalation.

2. The wearable breathing trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a connector (11), which has a groove structure that can fit against the side of the chest cavity, and the two ends of the strap (1) are respectively disposed at the two ends of the connector (11); The drive component (2) is disposed on the connector (11), and the processor (32) is disposed on the connector (11).

3. The wearable breathing trainer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector (11) is provided with a shoulder strap (12) for securing to the user's shoulder.

4. The wearable breathing trainer according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the strap (1) is fixedly connected to the connector (11), and the other end of the strap (1) is detachably connected to the drive actuator of the drive assembly (2); the drive assembly (2) drives the end of the strap (1) to move along the circumferential direction of the strap (1) itself to adjust the tightness of the strap (1).

5. The wearable breathing trainer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive assembly (2) includes a drive motor (21) and a roller (22) driven by the drive motor (21). The end of the strap (1) is detachably connected to the roller (22). The end of the strap (1) is wound or unwound by the rotation of the roller (22) to adjust the tightness of the strap (1). Each strap (1) is provided with a set of drive motors (21), and the processor (32) is used to control the forward or reverse rotation of the drive motors (21); The drive motor (21) and the roller (22) are both mounted on the connector (11); the two ends of the roller (22) are mounted on the connector (11) via the support (23), and a space is reserved between the roller (22) and the connector (11) for the binding tape (1) to be wound up.

6. The wearable breathing trainer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The roller (22) has a groove (25) on its side along its own axis, and the end of the strap (1) has a locking block (26) that can be locked in the groove (25).

7. The wearable breathing trainer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connector (11) is provided with a battery assembly (4) that supplies power to the power module in this wearable breathing trainer.

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