Mouthpiece type soft palate vibration blocking snore stopper

By designing a brace-style soft palate vibration-blocking anti-snoring device, the anti-snoring component and the upper invisible braces can be detachably assembled, solving the problem that the braces and anti-snoring components are not detachable in the existing technology. This allows for the switching between orthodontic treatment and anti-snoring, improving the anti-snoring effect.

CN224484287UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14SHANGHAI NINTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI NINTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Abstract

The utility model relates to snore stopping technical field. Mouthguard type blocking soft palate vibration snore stopper, including snore stopping subassembly, snore stopping subassembly includes horizontal palate lever, the central connection of horizontal palate lever has soft palate support plate, and the positive and negative sides of soft palate support plate all are provided with stimulation protrusion, still including a upper invisible mouthguard, the length direction of the tongue side of the molar of upper invisible mouthguard is detachably connected with the both ends of horizontal palate lever, the tongue side of the molar of upper invisible mouthguard is fixed with the vertical setting of cannula, and horizontal palate lever is inserted with cannula. The device realizes the detachable assembly of snore stopping subassembly and upper invisible mouthguard, and the switching use of daytime tooth correction and night snore stopping is convenient. The utility model is provided with stimulation protrusion on the positive and negative sides of soft palate support plate, which is convenient for stimulating the tongue falling back and pressing the soft palate, and the stimulation protrusion realizes the stimulation of soft palate and tongue part.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of anti-snoring technology, specifically an anti-snoring device. Background Technology

[0002] The common manifestations of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome are: obstruction of the upper airway, decreased nerve excitability and muscle relaxation during sleep at night, and the tongue falling back and compressing the soft palate and pharyngeal tissues, causing the upper airway to collapse. When airflow passes through the narrowed area, it generates turbulence and causes vibration, resulting in snoring. In severe cases, breathing apnea may occur.

[0003] Chinese patent CN219000822U discloses an adjustable support type intraoral anti-snoring device. This patent integrates anti-snoring function into the braces. However, this patent does not allow for the detachable assembly of the braces and the anti-snoring component, which is not conducive to patients switching between daytime orthodontic treatment and nighttime anti-snoring use. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a brace-type soft palate vibration blocking anti-snoring device to solve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a brace-type soft palate vibration-blocking anti-snoring device, including an anti-snoring component. The anti-snoring component is characterized in that the anti-snoring component includes a transverse palate bar, a soft palate support plate is connected to the center of the transverse palate bar, and stimulation protrusions are provided on both the front and back sides of the soft palate support plate.

[0006] It also includes an upper invisible brace, wherein the lingual side of the molar portion of the upper invisible brace is detachably connected to both ends of the transpalatal bar along its length, and a vertically arranged insertion tube is fixed to the lingual side of the molar portion of the upper invisible brace, and the transpalatal bar is inserted into the insertion tube.

[0007] This device allows for the detachable assembly of the anti-snoring component and the upper invisible braces, facilitating daytime orthodontic treatment and nighttime anti-snoring use. The device features stimulation protrusions on both sides of the soft palate support plate, facilitating stimulation of the area where the tongue falls back and presses against the soft palate. These protrusions provide stimulation to both the soft palate and the tongue itself.

[0008] More preferably, a vertically arranged insertion tube is fixed to the lingual side of the molar portion of the upper invisible brace;

[0009] Both ends of the transverse palatine bar are provided with insertion rod portions for inserting the cannula.

[0010] It facilitates the detachable assembly and disassembly of the anti-snoring components and the upper invisible braces.

[0011] More preferably, the cannula is detachably connected to an expander rod.

[0012] It facilitates the switching and connection of the arch expander and anti-snoring components to the invisible braces.

[0013] More preferably, the transverse palatal bar is a plastic part, and an inverted U-shaped metal wire is fixed inside the plastic part. The two ends of the inverted U-shaped metal wire extend out of the two ends of the transverse palatal bar, and the two ends of the inverted U-shaped metal wire extending out of the two ends of the transverse palatal bar constitute the insertion part.

[0014] More preferably, the soft palate support has a hollow layer in the center, and the hollow layer is used to insert a drug insert;

[0015] The soft palate support plate has a through hole that connects to the hollow layer, and the through hole is located on the stimulation protrusion.

[0016] It facilitates the drug's action.

[0017] More preferably, the hollow layer is umbrella-shaped, the arc-shaped structure of the hollow layer is located on the side of the hollow layer away from the transverse palatine bar, and the side of the hollow layer facing the transverse palatine bar has an insertion port for inserting the drug insert.

[0018] It facilitates the insertion of drug inserts.

[0019] A further preferred embodiment includes a lower invisible brace, wherein the upper invisible brace and the lower invisible brace are detachably connected.

[0020] The detachable connection between the upper and lower invisible braces allows for the closure of the upper and lower teeth during sleep, thereby preventing snoring.

[0021] More preferably, the upper invisible brace is fixed with an upper limit buckle;

[0022] The lower invisible braces are fixed with a lower limit buckle;

[0023] The upper limit buckle and the lower limit buckle are detachably connected by a connector.

[0024] More preferably, the connector is an elastic member, which includes an upper elastic ring for fixing to the upper limit buckle, an elastic connecting strip, and a lower elastic ring for fixing to the lower limit buckle, which are connected in sequence.

[0025] More preferably, the width of the soft palate support plate gradually increases from the incisor adjacent to the upper invisible braces to the incisor away from the upper invisible braces.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0027] This device allows for the detachable assembly of the anti-snoring component and the upper invisible braces, facilitating daytime orthodontic treatment and nighttime anti-snoring use. The device features stimulation protrusions on both sides of the soft palate support plate, facilitating stimulation of the area where the tongue falls back and presses against the soft palate. These protrusions provide stimulation to both the soft palate and the tongue itself. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a specific embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the upper invisible brace and anti-snoring component in use in a specific embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the upper invisible brace and anti-snoring component in the combined state of a specific embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-snoring component according to a specific embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a combination of upper invisible braces and an expander bar in a specific embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a specific embodiment 3 of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of a specific embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[0035] In the diagram: 1 is the upper invisible brace, 2 is the palatal bar, 3 is the soft palate support plate, 4 is the stimulation protrusion, 5 is the insertion bar, 6 is the insertion tube, 7 is the arch expander, 8 is the upper limit buckle, 9 is the lower limit buckle, 10 is the connector, and 31 is the insertion port. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] See Figures 1 to 4Specific Embodiment 1: A brace-type soft palate vibration anti-snoring device includes an anti-snoring component, comprising a transverse palatal bar 2, a soft palate support plate 3 connected to the center of the transverse palatal bar 2, and stimulation protrusions 4 on both sides of the soft palate support plate 3; it also includes an upper invisible brace 1, the lingual side of the upper invisible brace 1 at the molars is detachably connected to both ends of the transverse palatal bar 2 along its length, and a vertically arranged insertion tube 6 is fixed to the lingual side of the upper invisible brace 1 at the molars, with the transverse palatal bar 2 inserted into the insertion tube 6. This device allows for the detachable assembly of the anti-snoring component and the upper invisible brace 1, facilitating the switching between daytime orthodontic treatment and nighttime anti-snoring use. This invention utilizes the stimulation protrusions 4 on both sides of the soft palate support plate 3 to stimulate the area where the tongue falls back and presses against the soft palate, thereby stimulating both the soft palate and the tongue itself.

[0038] The transverse palatal bar 2 has insertion rods 5 at both ends for inserting cannulas. This facilitates the detachable assembly and disassembly of the anti-snoring component and the upper invisible braces 1.

[0039] The transverse palatal bar 2 is a plastic part, and an inverted U-shaped metal wire is fixed inside the plastic part. The two ends of the inverted U-shaped metal wire extend out of the two ends of the transverse palatal bar 2, and the two ends of the inverted U-shaped metal wire extending out of the two ends of the transverse palatal bar 2 are the insertion part 5.

[0040] The width of the soft palate plate 3 gradually increases from the incisor adjacent to the upper invisible braces 1 to the incisor away from the upper invisible braces 1.

[0041] See Figure 2 And see also Figure 5 In specific embodiment 2, based on specific embodiment 1, the insertion tube is detachably connected to an expander rod 7. This facilitates the switching and connection of the expander rod 7 and the anti-snoring component to the invisible braces 1. The expander rod 7 has insertion rods at both ends for inserting the insertion tube. The expander rod is a plastic component, with an inverted U-shaped metal wire fixed inside. The two ends of the inverted U-shaped metal wire extend out from the two ends of the expander rod, forming the insertion rods.

[0042] See Figure 6 In specific embodiment 3, based on specific embodiment 1, a hollow layer is formed in the center of the soft palate support 3, within which a drug insert is inserted. The soft palate support 3 has a through-hole for engaging the hollow layer, located on a stimulating protrusion. This facilitates drug action. The hollow layer is umbrella-shaped, with its arc-shaped structure located on the side away from the transverse palatal bar. An insertion port 31 for inserting the drug insert is formed on the side of the hollow layer facing the transverse palatal bar, facilitating drug insertion.

[0043] See Figure 7In specific embodiment 4, based on specific embodiment 1, a lower invisible brace is also included, and the upper invisible brace and the lower invisible brace are detachably connected. This detachable connection facilitates the closure of the upper and lower teeth during sleep, thereby preventing snoring. An upper limit buckle 8 is fixed to the upper invisible brace; a lower limit buckle 9 is fixed to the lower invisible brace; the upper limit buckle 8 and the lower limit buckle 9 are detachably connected via a connector 10. The connector is an elastic component, comprising an upper elastic ring for fixing to the upper limit buckle 8, an elastic connecting band, and a lower elastic ring for fixing to the lower limit buckle 9, all connected in sequence. The upper and lower limit buckles are angel buckle structures.

[0044] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A brace-type soft palate vibration-blocking anti-snoring device, comprising an anti-snoring component, characterized in that, The anti-snoring component includes a transverse palatal bar, the center of which is connected to a soft palate support plate, and the soft palate support plate has stimulation protrusions on both sides. It also includes an upper invisible brace, wherein the lingual side of the molar portion of the upper invisible brace is detachably connected to both ends of the transpalatal bar along its length, and a vertically arranged insertion tube is fixed to the lingual side of the molar portion of the upper invisible brace, and the transpalatal bar is inserted into the insertion tube.

2. The brace-type soft palate vibration blocking anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the transverse palatine bar are provided with insertion rod portions for inserting the cannula.

3. The brace-type soft palate vibration blocking anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cannula is detachably connected to an expander rod.

4. The brace-type soft palate vibration blocking anti-snoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transverse palatal bar is a plastic part, and an inverted U-shaped metal wire is fixed inside the plastic part. The two ends of the inverted U-shaped metal wire extend out of the two ends of the transverse palatal bar, and the two ends of the inverted U-shaped metal wire extending out of the two ends of the transverse palatal bar constitute the insertion part.

5. The brace-type soft palate vibration blocking anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soft palate support has a hollow layer in the center, and the hollow layer is used to insert a drug insert. The soft palate support plate has a through hole that connects to the hollow layer, and the through hole is located on the stimulation protrusion.

6. The brace-type soft palate vibration blocking anti-snoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hollow layer is umbrella-shaped, and the arc-shaped structure of the hollow layer is located on the side of the hollow layer away from the transverse palatine bar. The hollow layer has an insertion port for inserting the drug insert on the side facing the transverse palatine bar.

7. The brace-type soft palate vibration blocking anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a lower invisible brace, and the upper invisible brace is detachably connected to the lower invisible brace.

8. The brace-type soft palate vibration blocking anti-snoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper invisible braces are fixed with an upper limit buckle; The lower invisible braces are fixed with a lower limit buckle; The upper limit buckle and the lower limit buckle are detachably connected by a connector.

9. The brace-type soft palate vibration blocking anti-snoring device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connector is an elastic element, which includes an upper elastic ring for fixing to the upper limit buckle, an elastic connecting strip, and a lower elastic ring for fixing to the lower limit buckle, which are connected in sequence.

10. The brace-type soft palate vibration blocking anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the soft palate support plate gradually increases from the incisor adjacent to the upper invisible braces to the incisor away from the upper invisible braces.