A dental chair headrest capable of relieving irritation

By integrating pressure sensors and directional speakers into the dental chair headrest, the effect of relieving patient anxiety during dental surgery is achieved, solving the problem that existing dental chair headrests cannot alleviate fear and tension, and improving treatment comfort and ease of operation.

CN224523541UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21GUILIN WOODPECKER MEDICAL INSTR CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUILIN WOODPECKER MEDICAL INSTR CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Existing dental chair headrests cannot effectively alleviate the tension and fear of children and pain-sensitive individuals during dental procedures, leading to facial muscle spasms and teeth chattering, which affects the treatment outcome.

Method used

A dental chair headrest was designed with a built-in pressure sensor and directional speaker. The pressure sensor detects the pressure signal on the patient's head and controls the directional speaker to play soothing audio. Combined with adjustable hinges and adjustment components, it allows the patient to adjust the angle and position of the pillow core themselves.

Benefits of technology

It effectively alleviates patients' tension and fear, improves treatment comfort, reduces the difficulty of doctors' operations, and ensures that sound does not interfere with doctors' operations.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tooth chair headrest that can alleviate stimulation relates to medical equipment technical field, including headrest, the headrest one side of installation on the dental chair is equipped with the controller, and the controller also is installed on the dental chair, the headrest includes the pillow core, and the pillow core outside sleeve has the pillowcase, and the pillowcase lower extreme is located bottom shell inside and is fixedly connected with bottom shell inner wall, and the pillowcase top portion both ends symmetry is equipped with two baffle, and two baffle inside one end all are installed with directional loudspeaker, and two baffles all are equipped with the sound insulation layer in, after the patient head extrusion pillow core, and the pressure sensor in the pillow core passes on the signal to the controller, and the controller can control two directional loudspeaker and play the preset audio that can alleviate nervous mood, thereby reduces the patient anxiety, the psychology of fear, reduces the doctor's work difficulty, in addition, two directional loudspeaker can gather the sound energy in the ear nearby of patient, improves the pacification effect to patient, also can avoid the sound that plays influences the normal operation of doctor.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical equipment technology, specifically a dental chair headrest that can relieve irritation. Background Technology

[0002] The dental chair headrest is a key component on the dental treatment chair used to support the patient's head and ensure head stability during treatment. Its design directly affects the patient's comfort and the doctor's ease of operation. Although it is a small component, the dental chair headrest balances "stability" and "comfort" through detailed design, and is an important part of improving the dental treatment experience.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN 212466506 U discloses a novel dental chair headrest, including a headrest support base and a support shell detachably connected to the headrest support base, wherein a foamed headrest pad is applied to the support shell.

[0004] The aforementioned dental chair headrests primarily serve to improve patient comfort. However, children or individuals who are more sensitive to pain or sound may experience fear and tension during dental procedures such as tooth extractions and root canals due to pain and the sound of instruments. This can lead to involuntary twitching of facial muscles and teeth chattering. In such cases, the dentist's operation may be affected, hindering the normal progress of the treatment. The aforementioned dental chair headrests cannot reduce the anxiety of these individuals. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dental chair headrest that can relieve irritation. The symmetrically arranged directional speakers can play preset audio, which can distract the patient's attention and relieve tension to a certain extent, thereby solving the technical problems mentioned in the background.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A dental chair headrest that can relieve irritation, including

[0008] The headrest, which is mounted on the dental chair, has a controller on one side, and the controller is also mounted on the dental chair.

[0009] The headrest includes a pillow core, which is covered by a pillowcase; the lower end of the pillowcase is located inside the bottom shell and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom shell.

[0010] The pillowcase has two symmetrical blinds at the top two ends, and a directional speaker is installed on one end of the inner side of each blind; a sound insulation layer is installed inside each blind.

[0011] The bottom of the base shell is fixedly connected to the base frame, which is in turn fixedly connected to the adjustment assembly.

[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a pressure sensor is installed inside the pillow core, and a mounting post is provided in the middle of one side of the pillow core, and a conductive part is installed on the mounting post. The conductive part is electrically connected to the pressure sensor and two directional speakers.

[0013] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the adjustment component includes a connecting sleeve, which is sleeved and fixed on one side of the base frame; the side of the connecting sleeve away from the base frame is rotatably connected to the adjustment seat via an adjustable hinge; the end of the adjustment seat away from the connecting sleeve is connected to the connecting frame.

[0014] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the adjustment seat includes a seat body, one end of which is rotatably connected to the connecting sleeve via an adjustable hinge; two sliding grooves are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the seat body.

[0015] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the middle of one end of the base near the connecting frame is provided with a plurality of slots arranged in a straight line, and the plurality of slots are located between two sliding grooves.

[0016] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the connecting frame includes a frame body, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the dental chair; two sliders are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top two ends of the frame body, and the two sliders are respectively located in two sliding grooves.

[0017] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a locking block is fixedly connected to the top of the lever, the locking block being in a position corresponding to the locking slot and having the same shape as the locking slot.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] 1. In this utility model, after the patient's head presses against the pillow core, the pressure sensor in the pillow core transmits a signal to the controller, which can then control two directional speakers to play preset audio that can soothe tension, thereby reducing the patient's anxiety and fear and reducing the difficulty of the doctor's work. In addition, the two directional speakers can concentrate the sound energy near the patient's ears, which can improve the soothing effect on the patient while also preventing the played sound from interfering with the doctor's normal operation.

[0020] 2. In this utility model, the connecting sleeve and the adjusting seat work together to support the pillow core. At the same time, applying a certain force allows the pillow core to rotate around the adjustable hinge, thereby changing the angle of the pillow core. By pressing down the lever, the adjusting seat can be moved laterally, thereby allowing the pillow core to move laterally and change its position. By changing the angle and position of the pillow core, patients of different heights and body types can easily adjust the pillow core to the most comfortable position themselves. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the headrest of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Another perspective view.

[0024] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 A partial structural diagram.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the adjustment component of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Another perspective view.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connecting frame of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 8 This utility model Figure 7 The main view.

[0029] Figure 9 This utility model Figure 8 AA sectional view.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a block diagram of the controller system of this utility model.

[0031] In the diagram: 1-headrest, 2-controller;

[0032] 11-Pillowcase, 12-Bottom shell, 13-Pillow core, 14-Blind plate, 15-Directional speaker, 16-Conductive part, 17-Base frame, 18-Adjustment assembly;

[0033] 181-Connecting sleeve, 182-Adjusting seat, 183-Connecting bracket;

[0034] 1821-Base, 1822-Slide groove, 1823-Card slot, 1831-Frame, 1832-Slider, 1833-Card block, 1834-Pulse block, 1835-Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] Please see Figure 1-10 In this embodiment of the invention, a dental chair headrest that can relieve irritation includes...

[0037] Headrest 1, which is mounted on the dental chair, has a controller 2 on one side, and the controller 2 is also mounted on the dental chair;

[0038] The headrest 1 includes a pillow core 13, and a pillowcase 13 is fitted over the outside of the pillow core 13; the lower end of the pillowcase 13 is located inside the bottom shell 12 and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom shell 12.

[0039] The pillowcase 11 has two symmetrically arranged cover plates 14 at both ends of the top, and a directional speaker 15 is installed on one end of the inner side of each cover plate 14; a sound insulation layer is provided inside each cover plate 14.

[0040] The bottom of the bottom shell 12 is fixedly connected to the base frame 17, and the base frame 17 is fixedly connected to the adjustment assembly 18;

[0041] A pressure sensor is installed inside the pillow core 13. A mounting post is provided in the middle of one side of the pillow core 13, and a conductive part 16 is installed on the mounting post. The conductive part 16 is electrically connected to the pressure sensor and two directional speakers 15.

[0042] The adjustment assembly 18 includes a connecting sleeve 181, which is sleeved and fixed on one side of the base frame 17; the side of the connecting sleeve 181 away from the base frame 17 is rotatably connected to the adjustment seat 182 via an adjustable hinge; the end of the adjustment seat 182 away from the connecting sleeve 181 is connected to the connecting frame 183.

[0043] The adjusting seat 182 includes a seat body 1821, one end of which is rotatably connected to the connecting sleeve 181 via an adjustable hinge; the bottom of the seat body 1821 is provided with two symmetrical sliding grooves 1822.

[0044] The base 1821 has a plurality of slots 1823 arranged in a straight line at the middle of one end near the connecting frame 183, and the plurality of slots 1823 are located between two sliding grooves 1822.

[0045] By adopting the above technical solution, after the patient's head presses against the pillow core 13, the pressure sensor in the pillow core 13 transmits a signal to the controller 2. The controller 2 can then control the two directional speakers 15 to play preset audio that can soothe tension, thereby reducing the patient's anxiety and fear, and reducing the difficulty of the doctor's work. In addition, the two directional speakers 15 can concentrate the sound energy near the patient's ears, improving the soothing effect on the patient while also preventing the played sound from interfering with the doctor's normal operation.

[0046] In this embodiment, the connecting frame 183 includes a frame 1831, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the dental chair; two sliders 1832 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top two ends of the frame 1831, and the two sliders 1832 are respectively located in two sliding grooves 1822.

[0047] The frame 1831 has an inner groove on the upper end of the side away from the connecting sleeve 181, and a spring 1835 is provided in the inner groove;

[0048] The frame 1831 has a lever 1834 in its inner groove; the spring 1835 is located below the lever 1834, and the bottom of the spring 1835 is in contact with the inner wall of the frame 1831, and the top of the spring 1835 is in contact with the bottom of the lever 1834.

[0049] The bottom of the lever 1834 away from the spring 1835 is integrally provided with a protruding plate, which is located on the outside of the frame 1831;

[0050] The top of the push block 1834 is fixedly connected to a locking block 1833, which corresponds to the position of the locking slot 1823 and has the same shape as the locking slot 1823.

[0051] By adopting the above technical solution, the connecting sleeve 181 and the adjusting seat 182 work together to support the pillow core 13. At the same time, applying a certain force allows the pillow core 13 to rotate around the adjustable hinge, thereby changing the angle of the pillow core 13. By pressing down the lever 1834, the adjusting seat 182 can be moved laterally, thereby allowing the pillow core 13 to move laterally and change its position. By changing the angle and position of the pillow core 13, patients of different heights and body types can easily adjust the pillow core 13 to the most comfortable position themselves.

[0052] In this embodiment, the controller 2 is equipped with a touch screen, and the controller 2 is also equipped with a physical switch module, a wireless network module, an audio playback amplifier, a sensing module and a voice recognition module;

[0053] The audio playback module amplifier is electrically connected to two directional speakers 15; the voice recognition module is electrically connected to a microphone.

[0054] By adopting the above technical solution, when the pressure sensor senses that the pillow core 13 is being pressed by the pillow, the controller 2 will send a signal to the audio playback module amplifier. The audio playback module amplifier controls the two directional speakers 15 to play preset audio, such as music. Doctors can control the playback, stop or switch of preset audio through physical switches, virtual buttons on the touch screen display, or voice recognition module.

[0055] As a further explanation of the above embodiments:

[0056] I. Working principle of each module of controller 2

[0057] 1. Touchscreen display

[0058] Core principle: Based on capacitive or resistive sensing technology, human-computer interaction and status feedback are realized.

[0059] When a user touches the screen, a capacitive screen senses the current from the human body, causing a change in capacitance between the electrodes. A resistive screen uses pressure to make the upper and lower conductive layers contact, causing a change in resistance. The screen converts the touch position into an electrical signal and transmits it to the controller.

[0060] After the controller analyzes the signal, it performs the corresponding operation (such as switching audio content or adjusting volume) and provides real-time feedback on the operation results (such as current playback progress and volume value) through the display screen.

[0061] 2. Physical switch module

[0062] Core principle: The function is directly triggered by controlling the circuit signal through the on / off state of the mechanical structure.

[0063] Physical switches (such as buttons and knobs) contain conductive contacts. When pressed or rotated, the contacts are connected or disconnected, generating high and low level signals (such as "connected is 1, disconnected is 0").

[0064] The signal is transmitted directly to controller 2, which executes the command according to the preset logic (such as "press and hold the button for 3 seconds to start voice interaction" or "rotate the knob to adjust the volume"). It is suitable for scenarios that require rapid operation or emergency start and stop.

[0065] 3. Wireless networking module

[0066] Core principle: Wireless data transmission is achieved through wireless communication protocols (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G / 5G).

[0067] The module has a built-in radio frequency chip and antenna. It receives data to be transmitted from the controller (such as device usage status and fault codes), encodes it, and sends it to the gateway or server via electromagnetic waves. At the same time, it receives external data (such as remotely updated audio files and control commands), decodes it, and transmits it to the controller.

[0068] Functions include: remotely monitoring device status, pushing audio resources, and synchronizing user settings.

[0069] 4. Audio playback module (amplifier)

[0070] Core principle: Amplify the audio signal to drive the directional speaker 15 to produce sound.

[0071] The audio electrical signal (such as voice command response, treatment instruction audio) transmitted by the receiver controller 2 is amplified into an electrical signal with sufficient power through a power amplifier circuit (composed of transistors, integrated circuits, etc.) to ensure that the signal strength can drive the directional speaker 15 to vibrate and produce sound.

[0072] It can also receive volume adjustment commands from the controller, and adjust the output power by changing the amplification factor to achieve volume control.

[0073] 5. Speech Recognition Module

[0074] Core principle: Converting speech signals into text commands to achieve human-computer voice interaction.

[0075] The system receives analog voice signals transmitted from the microphone, converts them into digital signals through analog-to-digital conversion, and then uses built-in algorithms (such as voice feature extraction and neural network models) to recognize them. It matches the preset command library (such as "play music" and "pause") and finally transmits the recognition results (text or command code) to the controller, which then executes the corresponding operation.

[0076] II. Module Connection Principle

[0077] 1. Connection principle between audio playback module (amplifier) ​​and directional speaker 15

[0078] Physical connection: Usually connected via audio cables (such as shielded cables), with the output of the power amplifier connected to the input of the directional speaker (terminal block) to ensure stable transmission of the amplified audio signal.

[0079] Signal transmission logic: The power amplifier transmits the amplified electrical signal (alternating current) to the transducer of the directional speaker. The current drives the transducer to vibrate, causing the speaker to focus the sound waves directionally (propagating only towards the patient's head area) through a specific structure (such as ultrasonic modulation), thus achieving directional sound emission. The controller can indirectly control the direction, volume, and sound quality of the directional speaker by adjusting the frequency and amplitude of the power amplifier's output signal.

[0080] 2. Connection principle between the voice recognition module and the microphone

[0081] Physical connection: The microphone is connected to the input of the voice recognition module via an audio cable (such as a 3.5mm interface cable), and some are wireless connections (such as Bluetooth microphones, which transmit wireless signals).

[0082] Signal transmission logic: The microphone converts the collected voice (sound waves) into a weak analog electrical signal and transmits it to the voice recognition module. The module filters, amplifies, and performs analog-to-digital conversion on the signal before performing voice recognition processing and finally sending the recognition result to the controller.

[0083] 3. Connection principle between pressure sensor and controller 2

[0084] Physical connection: The output terminal of the pressure sensor is connected to the signal input terminal of the controller via a wire. Some of them use digital interfaces such as I2C and SPI (suitable for digital pressure sensors).

[0085] Signal transmission logic: The pressure sensor transmits the detected pressure signal (analog or digital) to the controller 2. The controller 2 converts it into a processable digital signal through a built-in analog-to-digital converter (if it is an analog signal). Then, the signal strength is analyzed by an algorithm to determine the contact status of the patient's head (such as whether it is in place or the pressure changes), providing a basis for function triggering (such as allowing the directional speaker to be activated only when pressure is detected).

[0086] Through the collaboration and connection of the above modules, the dental chair headrest realizes a complete process of "perception-interaction-response", improving the intelligence and convenience of use.

[0087] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: After the patient's head presses against the pillow core 13, the pressure sensor in the pillow core 13 transmits a signal to the controller 2. The controller 2 can then control the two directional speakers 15 to play preset audio that can soothe tension, thereby reducing the patient's anxiety and fear and reducing the difficulty of the doctor's work. In addition, the two directional speakers 15 can concentrate the sound energy near the patient's ears, which can improve the soothing effect on the patient and also prevent the played sound from affecting the doctor's normal operation.

[0088] The connecting sleeve 181 and the adjusting seat 182 work together to support the pillow core 13. At the same time, applying a certain force allows the pillow core 13 to rotate around the adjustable hinge, thereby changing the angle of the pillow core 13. By pressing down the lever 1834, the adjusting seat 182 can be moved laterally, thereby allowing the pillow core 13 to move laterally and change its position. By changing the angle and position of the pillow core 13, patients of different heights and body types can easily adjust the pillow core 13 to the most comfortable position themselves.

[0089] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A dental chair headrest that can relieve irritation, characterized in that: include A headrest (1) is mounted on a dental chair. A controller (2) is provided on one side of the headrest (1), and the controller (2) is also mounted on the dental chair. The headrest (1) includes a pillow core (13), and a pillowcase (11) is fitted on the outside of the pillow core (13); the lower end of the pillowcase (11) is located inside the bottom shell (12) and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom shell (12); The pillowcase (11) has two symmetrically arranged baffles (14) at the top two ends, and a directional speaker (15) is installed on one end of the inner side of each baffle (14); a sound insulation layer is provided inside each baffle (14); The bottom of the base shell (12) is fixedly connected to the base frame (17), which is fixedly connected to the adjustment assembly (18).

2. The dental chair headrest that relieves irritation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pillow core (13) is equipped with a pressure sensor. A mounting post is provided in the middle of one side of the pillow core (13), and a conductive part (16) is installed on the mounting post. The conductive part (16) is electrically connected to the pressure sensor and two directional speakers (15).

3. The dental chair headrest that relieves irritation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (18) includes a connecting sleeve (181) which is fitted and fixed to one side of the base frame (17); the side of the connecting sleeve (181) away from the base frame (17) is rotatably connected to the adjustment seat (182) via an adjustable hinge; the end of the adjustment seat (182) away from the connecting sleeve (181) is connected to the connecting frame (183).

4. The dental chair headrest for relieving irritation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment seat (182) includes a seat body (1821), one end of which is rotatably connected to the connecting sleeve (181) via an adjustable hinge; the bottom of the seat body (1821) is provided with two symmetrical sliding grooves (1822).

5. The dental chair headrest for relieving irritation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base (1821) has a plurality of slots (1823) evenly arranged in a straight line at the middle of one end near the connecting frame (183), and the plurality of slots (1823) are located between two sliding grooves (1822).

6. The dental chair headrest for relieving irritation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting frame (183) includes a frame (1831), the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the dental chair; two sliders (1832) are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top two ends of the frame (1831), and the two sliders (1832) are respectively located in two slide grooves (1822).

7. The dental chair headrest for relieving irritation according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame (1831) has an inner groove on the upper end of the side away from the connecting sleeve (181), and a spring (1835) is provided in the inner groove.

8. The dental chair headrest for relieving irritation according to claim 7, characterized in that: The frame (1831) has a lever (1834) in its inner groove; the spring (1835) is located below the lever (1834), and the bottom of the spring (1835) is in contact with the inner wall of the frame (1831), and the top of the spring (1835) is in contact with the bottom of the lever (1834).

9. The dental chair headrest for relieving irritation according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the lever (1834) away from the spring (1835) is integrally provided with a protruding plate, which is located on the outside of the frame (1831).

10. The dental chair headrest for relieving irritation according to claim 8, characterized in that: The top of the push block (1834) is fixedly connected to a locking block (1833), which corresponds to the position of the locking slot (1823) and has the same shape as the locking slot (1823).