A swallowing function training device
By designing the adjuster and massage components, the problem of the neck pad being unadjustable was solved, enabling personalized massage and electrical stimulation of the swallowing function training device, thus improving the effectiveness of swallowing training and patient comfort.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUHUAN SECOND PEOPLES HOSPITAL (YUHUAN SECOND PEOPLES HOSPITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY GRP)
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The neck pad of existing swallowing function training devices has a fixed curvature and cannot be adjusted. The pressure plate is difficult to fit different parts of the patient, resulting in poor swallowing stimulation effect.
A swallowing function training device was designed. The neck pad is rotated by a gear set in the regulator, and the position and angle of the massage piece are adjusted by the rotation of the positioning sleeve and support frame. Combined with the use of massage rod and electrode pads, precise massage and electrical stimulation of the patient's neck and throat can be achieved.
It achieves a better fit for the massage device and allows for adjustment of the massage intensity, improving the effectiveness of swallowing training, enhancing muscle function, and reducing patient discomfort.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical and nursing technology, specifically a swallowing function training device. Background Technology
[0002] Swallowing training can strengthen the muscles of the lips, jaw, and tongue, improve the physiological function of swallowing, and thus help patients eat and swallow more effectively. It plays an important role in improving patients' swallowing function, reducing complications, improving nutritional status, improving quality of life, and promoting overall rehabilitation.
[0003] Application No. 202020092208.1 discloses a swallowing function training device, which is equipped with a neck strap and a neck pad, which can fit the user's neck and the area in contact with it, and can prevent the formation of marks from prolonged wear to ensure wearing comfort. It is equipped with a fixed end and a rotating shaft, which can massage the parotid glands on the face through rotation, and can stimulate the patient's swallowing function by massaging the parotid glands.
[0004] The neck pads in the above applications have a fixed curvature, which cannot be adjusted according to the patient's body shape. At the same time, the pressure plate is difficult to fit different parts of the patient, resulting in poor stimulation of swallowing. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a swallowing function training device that solves the problems mentioned in the background section.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a swallowing function training device, comprising an adjuster, wherein two neck pads are rotatably connected inside the adjuster via bearings, and a positioning sleeve is connected to one side of each of the two neck pads. A support frame is slidably connected inside the positioning sleeve, and a massage element is connected to the top of the support frame. A sliding groove is formed inside the massage element, and a slider is slidably connected inside the sliding groove. A support rod is connected to one side of the slider, and a massage rod is slidably connected inside the support rod. A first spring is connected inside the sliding groove and at the top of the slider, and the first spring is connected to the slider. A pulley is rotatably connected to the bottom of the slider, and an eccentric cam is rotatably connected inside the sliding groove and at the bottom of the pulley via bearings. A first self-locking motor is installed on one side of the massage element, and the output end of the first self-locking motor is connected to the eccentric cam. A gear is connected to one end of each of the two neck pads, and the two gears mesh with each other. A second self-locking motor is installed on one side of the adjuster, and the output end of the second self-locking motor is connected to one of the neck pads. An electrode is installed at one end of the massage rod.
[0007] Preferably, the support frame has multiple insertion holes inside.
[0008] Preferably, one side of the positioning sleeve is threaded with a bolt, and one end of the bolt is inserted into one of the insertion holes.
[0009] Preferably, a second spring is internally connected to the support rod, and one end of the second spring is connected to the other end of the massage rod.
[0010] Preferably, a control panel is mounted on the surface of the regulator.
[0011] Preferably, each of the neck pads is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft via a bearing. The rotating shaft is made of magnetic metal, and one end of the rotating shaft is connected to a positioning sleeve. Magnets are installed inside the two neck pads and on the outside of the rotating shaft, and the magnets are in contact with the rotating shaft.
[0012] This utility model provides a swallowing function training device, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. This swallowing function training device can drive two neck pads to rotate simultaneously through the meshing of gear sets inside the adjuster, adjusting their angle and fixing them to the neck. Similarly, the positioning sleeve and support frame can rotate vertically, so that the massage piece fits the throat or masseter muscle to perform muscle massage and swallowing training. In addition, electrode pads are installed on the massage rod, which use low-frequency current stimulation to activate or cause muscle contraction, which is beneficial to improve muscle function and enhance the swallowing training effect.
[0013] 2. This swallowing function training device, through the sliding connection between the bottom support frame of the massage piece and the positioning sleeve on the neck pad, and the insertion of bolts, facilitates the adjustment of the height of the massage piece so that it can be aligned with different parts of the patient. Under the action of the spring deformation inside the support rod, the massage force of the massage rod is buffered, reducing patient discomfort. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention; Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a front view of the present utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of this utility model.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Adjuster; 2. Neck cushion; 3. Positioning sleeve; 4. Support frame; 5. Massage component; 6. Slide groove; 7. Slider; 8. Support rod; 9. Massage rod; 10. First spring; 11. Pulley; 12. Eccentric cam; 13. First self-locking motor; 14. Gear; 15. Second self-locking motor; 16. Socket; 17. Bolt; 18. Electrode plate; 19. Second spring; 20. Rotating shaft; 21. Magnet plate; 22. Control panel. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0017] Please see Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides a technical solution: a swallowing function training device, including an adjuster 1. Two neck pads 2 are rotatably connected inside the adjuster 1 via bearings. Positioning sleeves 3 are connected to one side of each neck pad 2. A support frame 4 is slidably connected inside the positioning sleeves 3. A massage element 5 is connected to the top of the support frame 4. A groove 6 is provided inside the massage element 5, and a slider 7 is slidably connected inside the groove 6. A support rod 8 is connected to one side of the slider 7, and a massage rod 9 is slidably connected inside the support rod 8. Multiple insertion holes 16 are provided inside the support frame 4. A bolt 17 is threaded to one side of the positioning sleeve 3. One end of the bolt 17 is inserted into one of the insertion holes 16, allowing the support frame 4 to slide and adjust the position of the massage element 5. As the insertion hole 16 rotates, one end of the bolt is displaced and inserted into or removed from the insertion hole 16, facilitating the fixation of the support frame 4. A first spring 10 is connected to the inside of the slide groove 6 and at the top of the slider 7. The first spring 10 is connected to the slider 7. A pulley 11 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the slider 7. An eccentric cam 12 is rotatably connected to the inside of the slide groove 6 and at the bottom of the pulley 11 via a bearing. The eccentric cam 12 includes a cam body and a connecting rod for fixing the cam. The connecting rod is rotatably connected to the side wall of the slide groove 6 via a bearing. A first self-locking motor 13 is installed on one side of the massage element 5. The output end of the first self-locking motor 13 is connected to the eccentric cam 12 to provide power for the rotation of the eccentric cam 12. Through the deformation of the first spring 10, the eccentric cam 12 pushes the pulley 11 and the slider 7 to repeatedly rise and fall. The massage rod 9 then repeatedly massages the muscles, which is convenient for training the swallowing function. An electrode plate 18 is installed at one end of the massage rod 9. Low-frequency current stimulation is used to activate or induce muscle contraction. This design helps improve muscle function and enhance swallowing. A second spring 19 is internally connected to the support rod 8, with one end of the spring 19 connected to the other end of the massage rod 9. The deformation of the second spring 19 helps to buffer the massage intensity of the massage rod 9, reducing patient discomfort. Gears 14 are connected to one end of each of the two neck pads 2, meshing between them. A second self-locking motor 15 is installed on one side of the adjuster 1, with its output connected to one of the neck pads 2, driving the neck pad 2 to rotate. The meshing of the two gears 14 causes the two neck pads 2 to rotate simultaneously, facilitating adjustment. The neck is clamped, and the angles of the neck pad 2 and the massage piece 5 are adjusted. The inside of the neck pad 2 is connected to the rotating shaft 20 through the bearing. The rotating shaft 20 is made of magnetic metal. One end of the rotating shaft 20 is connected to the positioning sleeve 3. Magnet pieces 21 are installed inside the two neck pads 2 and on the outside of the rotating shaft 20. The magnet pieces 21 are in contact with the rotating shaft 20, which helps to increase the friction between the rotating shaft 20 and the neck pad 2, making the support of the positioning sleeve 3 on the support frame 4 and the massage piece 5 more stable. 3 can be rotated vertically to adjust the direction of the massage rod 9 so that the massage rod 9 is aligned and fits the position to be trained. The surface of the adjuster 1 is equipped with a control panel 22.
[0018] In summary, when using this swallowing function training device, the second self-locking motor 15 drives one of the neck pads 2 inside the adjuster 1 to rotate. Through the meshing of the gears 14 on the two neck pads 2, the two neck pads 2 rotate, clamping the neck while adjusting the angle of the two massage pieces 5. At this time, the support frame 4 inside the sliding positioning sleeve 3 adjusts the position of the massage piece 5. The threaded bolt 17 on the positioning sleeve 3 is rotated, causing one end to shift and insert into the corresponding insertion hole 16 inside the support frame 4. After fixing the support frame 4, the positioning sleeve 3 on the neck pad 2 is rotated, and the positioning sleeve 3 fixes the bottom support frame 4 of the massage piece 5. Using this method, the support frame 4 and the massage piece 5 are rotated vertically to further adjust the position of the massage rod 9 so that it is aligned with the throat or masseter muscle or other areas requiring stimulation. Then, the first self-locking motor 13 drives the eccentric cam 12 to rotate. Since the slider 7 is slidably connected to the inner groove 6 of the massage piece 5, the bottom of the slider 7 is rotatably connected to the top of the eccentric cam 12. With the deformation of the first spring 10 at the top of the slider 7, the eccentric cam 12 rotates while pushing the slider 7 to rise and fall repeatedly. The support rod 8 and the massage rod 9 on one side of the slider 7 then repeatedly knead and press the muscles to perform swallowing training. As needed, the electrode plate 18 is energized to stimulate the muscles.
[0019] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A swallowing function training device, comprising an adjuster (1), characterized in that: The regulator (1) has two neck pads (2) rotatably connected inside via bearings. Each neck pad (2) has a positioning sleeve (3) connected to one side. A support frame (4) is slidably connected inside the positioning sleeve (3). A massage element (5) is connected to the top of the support frame (4). A groove (6) is provided inside the massage element (5). A slider (7) is slidably connected inside the groove (6). A support rod (8) is fixedly connected to one side of the slider (7). A massage rod (9) is slidably connected inside the support rod (8). A first spring (10) is connected inside the groove (6) and at the top of the slider (7). The first spring (10) is connected to the slider (7). Next, a pulley (11) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the slider (7), and an eccentric cam (12) is rotatably connected to the inside of the groove (6) and located at the bottom of the pulley (11) via a bearing. A first self-locking motor (13) is installed on one side of the massage piece (5), and the output end of the first self-locking motor (13) is connected to the eccentric cam (12). One end of each of the two neck pads (2) is connected to a gear (14), and the two gears (14) mesh with each other. A second self-locking motor (15) is installed on one side of the adjuster (1), and the output end of the second self-locking motor (15) is connected to one of the neck pads (2). An electrode plate (18) is installed on one end of the massage rod (9).
2. The swallowing function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (4) has multiple insertion holes (16) inside.
3. The swallowing function training device according to claim 2, characterized in that: One side of the positioning sleeve (3) is threaded with a bolt (17), and one end of the bolt (17) is inserted into one of the insertion holes (16).
4. The swallowing function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support rod (8) is internally connected to a second spring (19), one end of which is connected to the other end of the massage rod (9).
5. The swallowing function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The regulator (1) has a control panel (22) mounted on its surface.
6. The swallowing function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two neck pads (2) are rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (20) via bearings. The rotating shaft (20) is made of magnetic metal. One end of the rotating shaft (20) is connected to a positioning sleeve (3). Magnet pieces (21) are installed inside the two neck pads (2) and outside the rotating shaft (20). The magnet pieces (21) are in contact with the rotating shaft (20).