An auxiliary device for diaphragmatic breathing training

Abstract

This application relates to the field of medical devices, and in particular to an auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training, comprising a first substrate, a second substrate, a third substrate, and a connector. There are two second substrates. The first, second, and third substrates are sequentially connected by the connector to form a closed ring. The connector includes a connecting strap and a limiting ring. The limiting ring is disposed on the surface of the first and third substrates, and the connecting strap is disposed on the surface of the second substrate. The other end of the connecting strap passes through the limiting ring and is detachably connected to the surface of the connecting strap. When the auxiliary device is fitted onto the waist, the size of the connecting strap after passing through the limiting ring is adjusted and fixed. This method can accurately realize the actual position of the airbags on the first, second, and third substrates, ensuring that the airbags on the first, second, and third substrates apply pressure to the user's waist accurately after inflation, thus ensuring the effectiveness of abdominal breathing training.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to an auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training. Background Technology

[0002] Abdominal breathing is the most basic breathing method. It forms the foundation for learning other breathing techniques and is achieved by increasing the movement of the diaphragm and reducing the movement of the chest cavity. Abdominal breathing involves the diaphragm moving up and down. Because the diaphragm descends during inhalation, pushing the organs downwards, the abdomen expands, not the chest. Therefore, the diaphragm rises higher than usual during exhalation, allowing for deeper breathing and expelling more carbon dioxide that tends to stagnate at the bottom of the lungs.

[0003] The auxiliary equipment used for abdominal breathing training has airbags placed in front, behind and on both sides of the waist to compress the waist. Its core purpose is to efficiently and controllably simulate and enhance the physiological mechanism of abdominal breathing, especially to optimize the movement of the diaphragm.

[0004] During use, it was found that the airbag could not be precisely adjusted for users with different waist sizes, resulting in airbag misalignment. The core of the airbag design is to apply pressure in a specific direction and intensity to a specific area of ​​the waist to optimize diaphragm movement and abdominal mechanics. Misalignment breaks this precision. Airbag misalignment will fundamentally destroy the carefully designed biomechanical intervention mechanism of the abdominal breathing assistive device, leading to ineffective training, reinforcing incorrect patterns, causing discomfort or even risks. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides an auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training to address the problem that the inventors discovered during use that the airbag could not be precisely adjusted for users with different waist sizes, resulting in airbag misalignment. The core of the airbag design lies in applying pressure of a specific direction and intensity to a specific area of ​​the waist to optimize diaphragmatic movement and abdominal mechanics. Misalignment breaks this precision. Airbag misalignment will fundamentally destroy the carefully designed biomechanical intervention mechanism of the abdominal breathing auxiliary device, leading to ineffective training, reinforcing incorrect patterns, causing discomfort or even risks.

[0006] This application provides an auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training, including a first base plate, a second base plate, a third base plate, and a connector. There are two second base plates. The first base plate, the second base plate, the third base plate, and the second base plate are connected sequentially by the connector to form a closed ring. The connector includes a connecting strap and a limiting ring. The limiting ring is disposed on the surface of the first base plate and the third base plate. The connecting strap is disposed on the surface of the second base plate. The other end of the connecting strap passes through the limiting ring and is detachably connected to the surface of the connecting strap. An airbag is disposed on the first base plate, the second base plate, and the third base plate.

[0007] In any of the above technical solutions, a pressure sensor is further provided inside the first substrate, the second substrate, and the third substrate, and the pressure sensor is used to monitor the air pressure inside the airbag.

[0008] In any of the above technical solutions, a battery is further provided inside the first substrate, and a power line is also included. The pressure sensors in the second and third substrates are electrically connected to the battery through the power line, and the battery supplies power to the pressure sensors through the power line.

[0009] In any of the above technical solutions, a controller is further provided inside the first substrate, the battery can power the controller, and the pressure sensor is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0010] In any of the above technical solutions, a terminal is further included, the terminal comprising a display and a wireless communication device, the display and the wireless communication device being electrically connected, and the controller and the wireless communication device being communicatively connected.

[0011] In any of the above technical solutions, the first substrate, the second substrate, and the third substrate are each provided with an air inlet pipe and an exhaust pipe that communicate with the airbag, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to a blockage.

[0012] In any of the above technical solutions, a one-way valve is further provided inside the air intake pipe.

[0013] In any of the above technical solutions, the power line is further described as being spiral-shaped outside the first substrate, the second substrate, and the third substrate.

[0014] In any of the above technical solutions, the other end of the connecting strap passes through the limiting ring and is detachably connected to the surface of the connecting strap via Velcro, buckle, or snap fastener.

[0015] In any of the above technical solutions, the third substrate further includes a first plate, a second plate, and an elastic band. The first plate and the second plate are connected by the elastic band. The surface of the first plate and the second plate are provided with the airbag, and the first plate and the second plate are provided with the limiting ring.

[0016] The main benefits of this application are:

[0017] 1. When the auxiliary device is fitted onto the waist, the size is fixed after the connecting strap passes through the limiting ring. This method can accurately realize the actual position of the airbags on the first, second, and third base plates, so as to ensure that the airbags on the first, second, and third base plates apply pressure to the user's waist at the accurate position after inflation, thus ensuring the effect of abdominal breathing training.

[0018] 2. When the airbag is inflated, the air pressure sensor monitors the air pressure at that time. During breathing, the airbag is compressed to different degrees, and the air pressure changes during breathing. This allows the pressure applied to the airbag to be calculated, and the pressure applied by the user to the airbag during breathing can be recorded. This helps medical staff to make targeted adjustments and also provides rich data support for subsequent scientific research and clinical studies.

[0019] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are for illustrative purposes only and do not necessarily limit the scope of this application. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate the subject matter of this application. Furthermore, the specification and drawings serve to explain the principles of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram (top view) of the auxiliary device structure according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram (top sectional view) of the first substrate and its internal structure according to an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram (top sectional view) of the second substrate and its internal structure in an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram (top sectional view) of substrate No. 3 and its internal structure in an embodiment of this application.

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[0026] 100 - Baseboard 1; 101 - Baseboard 2; 102 - Limiting ring; 103 - Connecting strap; 104 - Airbag; 105 - Air pressure sensor; 106 - Battery; 107 - Power cord; 108 - Controller; 109 - Intake pipe; 110 - Exhaust pipe; 111 - Block; 112 - Plate 1; 113 - Plate 2; 114 - Elastic band. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this application, but not all embodiments.

[0028] Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one or more embodiments, an auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training is provided, including a first substrate 100, a second substrate 101, a third substrate, and a connector. There are two second substrates 101. The first substrate 100, the second substrate 101, the third substrate, and the second substrate 101 are connected in sequence by the connector to form a closed ring. The connector includes a connecting band 103 and a limiting ring 102. The limiting ring 102 is disposed on the surface of the first substrate 100 and the third substrate. The connecting band 103 is disposed on the surface of the second substrate 101. The other end of the connecting band 103 passes through the limiting ring 102 and is detachably connected to the surface of the connecting band 103. An airbag 104 is disposed on the first substrate 100, the second substrate 101, and the third substrate.

[0032] In this embodiment, the auxiliary device is fitted around the user's waist. The airbag 104 on the first base plate 100 is located on the front of the waist, the airbags 104 on the two second base plates 101 are located on both sides of the waist, and the airbag 104 on the third base plate is located on the back of the waist. The actual positions of the first base plate 100, the second base plate 101, and the third base plate are adjusted according to the patient's waist circumference. During the adjustment, the length of the connecting strap 103 passing through the limiting ring 102 is changed, thereby changing the actual distance between the first base plate 100, the second base plate 101, and the third base plate. When the length of the connecting strap 103 passing through the limiting ring 102 meets the user's needs, it is detachably connected to the surface of the connecting strap 103.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, pressure sensors 105 are provided inside the first substrate 100, the second substrate 101, and the third substrate. The pressure sensors 105 are used to monitor the air pressure inside the airbag 104. The first substrate 100 is equipped with a battery 106 and a power line 107. The pressure sensors 105 in the second substrate 101 and the third substrate are electrically connected to the battery 106 through the power line 107. The battery 106 supplies power to the pressure sensors 105 through the power line 107. The first substrate 100 is equipped with a controller 108. The battery 106 can supply power to the controller 108. The pressure sensors 105 and the controller 108 are communicatively connected. The system also includes a terminal, which includes a display and a wireless communication device. The display and the wireless communication device are electrically connected, and the controller 108 and the wireless communication device are communicatively connected.

[0034] In this embodiment, the air pressure sensor 105 monitors the air pressure after the airbag 104 is inflated. During breathing, the airbag 104 is compressed to varying degrees, causing changes in air pressure. The conversion formula between the air pressure inside the airbag 104 and the pressure applied to the airbag 104 is F=PA, where F is the pressure applied to the airbag 104, P is the air pressure inside the airbag 104, and A is the force-bearing area of ​​the airbag 104. During the experimental phase, researchers calculated the force-bearing area of ​​the airbag 104 for different patients and took the average value. In actual application, A is a fixed value. Therefore, by using the air pressure sensor 105 to determine the air pressure inside the airbag 104, the pressure applied by the user to the airbag 104 can be determined. This data is transmitted via the controller 108 and the wireless communication device and displayed on a monitor. Medical staff can remotely monitor and record the data, facilitating targeted adjustments and providing rich data support for subsequent scientific and clinical research. The battery 106 powers the controller 108 and the air pressure sensor 105, and can be charged using a charging cable.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first substrate 100, the second substrate 101 and the third substrate are each provided with an air inlet pipe 109 and an exhaust pipe 110 that are connected to the airbag 104. The other end of the exhaust pipe 110 is connected to a plug 111, and the air inlet pipe 109 is provided with a one-way valve.

[0036] In this embodiment, the airbag 104 is inflated by an air pump through the air inlet pipe 109, and when deflation occurs, the plug 111 is removed and the airbag 104 is deflated through the exhaust pipe 110. The plug 111 helps to distinguish between the air inlet pipe 109 and the exhaust pipe 110, while the one-way valve restricts the flow into the airbag 104 to ensure that gas is not discharged through the air inlet pipe 109.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the power cord 107 is spiral-shaped and located outside the first substrate 100, the second substrate 101 and the third substrate. The other end of the connecting strip 103 passes through the limiting ring 102 and is detachably connected to the surface of the connecting strip 103 by Velcro, buckle, or snap fastener.

[0038] In this embodiment, the exposed power line 107 is spiral-shaped, which reduces storage pressure while meeting the spacing adjustment requirements between substrate 100, substrate 201 and substrate 3; the connection between one end of the connecting strip 103 and the surface of the connecting strip 103 includes, but is not limited to, the above-described structure.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the third substrate includes a first plate 112, a second plate 113 and an elastic band 114. The first plate 112 and the second plate 113 are connected by the elastic band 114. Airbags 104 are provided on the surface of the first plate 112 and the second plate 113. Limiting rings 102 are provided on the first plate 112 and the second plate 113.

[0040] In this embodiment, the elastic band 114 is located at the patient's lumbar spine, and the No. 1 plate 112 and the No. 2 plate 113 are symmetrically located on both sides of the patient's waist.

[0041] Specifically, the working principle of the abdominal breathing training auxiliary device provided in this application is as follows:

[0042] The auxiliary device is fitted around the user's waist, with the airbag 104 on the first base plate 100 located on the front of the waist, the airbags 104 on the two second base plates 101 located on both sides of the waist, the elastic band 114 located at the patient's lumbar spine, and the airbags 104 on the first plate 112 and the second plate 113 located on the back of the waist. The actual positions of the first base plate 100, the second base plate 101, and the third base plate are adjusted according to the patient's waist circumference. During the adjustment, the length of the connecting band 103 passing through the limiting ring 102 is changed, thereby changing the actual distance between the first base plate 100, the second base plate 101, and the third base plate. When the length of the connecting band 103 passing through the limiting ring 102 meets the user's needs, it is detachably connected to the surface of the connecting band 103.

[0043] An air pump inflates the airbag 104 through the air inlet pipe 109. Once inflated, the air pressure sensor 105 monitors the air pressure. During breathing, the airbag 104 is compressed to varying degrees, causing changes in air pressure. The conversion formula between the air pressure inside the airbag 104 and the applied pressure is F=PA, where F is the applied pressure, P is the air pressure inside the airbag 104, and A is the pressure-bearing area of ​​the airbag 104. In the experimental phase, researchers calculated the pressure-bearing area of ​​the airbag 104 for different patients and took the average value. In actual application, A is a fixed value. Therefore, by using the air pressure sensor 105 to determine the air pressure inside the airbag 104, the pressure applied by the user can be determined. This data is transmitted via the controller 108 and the wireless communication device and displayed on a monitor. Medical staff can remotely monitor and record the data, facilitating targeted adjustments.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training, characterized in that, The system includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a third substrate, and a connector. There are two second substrates. The first substrate, the second substrate, the third substrate, and the third substrate are sequentially connected by the connector to form a closed ring. The connector includes a connecting band and a limiting ring. The limiting ring is disposed on the surface of the first substrate and the third substrate. The connecting band is disposed on the surface of the second substrate. The other end of the connecting band passes through the limiting ring and is detachably connected to the surface of the connecting band. Airbags are provided on the first substrate, the second substrate, and the third substrate.

2. The auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the first substrate, the second substrate, and the third substrate is equipped with a pressure sensor, which is used to monitor the air pressure inside the airbag.

3. The auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first substrate has a battery inside and also includes a power cord. The pressure sensors in the second and third substrates are electrically connected to the battery through the power cord, and the battery supplies power to the pressure sensors through the power cord.

4. The auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first substrate has a controller inside, the battery can power the controller, and the pressure sensor is communicatively connected to the controller.

5. The auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a terminal, which includes a display and a wireless communication device, the display and the wireless communication device being electrically connected, and the controller and the wireless communication device being communicatively connected.

6. The auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first substrate, the second substrate, and the third substrate are all provided with an air inlet pipe and an exhaust pipe that are connected to the airbag, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to a blockage.

7. The auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training according to claim 6, characterized in that, The intake pipe is equipped with a one-way valve.

8. The auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training according to claim 3, characterized in that, The power line is located outside the first substrate, the second substrate, and the third substrate and is spiral-shaped.

9. The auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training according to claim 1, characterized in that, The other end of the connecting strap passes through the limiting ring and is detachably connected to the surface of the connecting strap via Velcro, buckle, or snap fastener.

10. An auxiliary device for abdominal breathing training according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third substrate includes a first plate, a second plate, and an elastic band. The first plate and the second plate are connected by the elastic band. The surface of the first plate and the second plate are provided with the airbag, and the first plate and the second plate are provided with the limiting ring.

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