A hot compress device for the mandibular joint area

By designing components such as zippers, connecting cloths, elastic bands, and protective cloths for the heat therapy device, the problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of existing devices has been solved, achieving convenient disassembly and cleaning, and improving the user experience.

CN224584928UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04TIANJIN DENTAL HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN DENTAL HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-08-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing temporomandibular joint area warming devices have a simple structure and are not easy to disassemble and assemble, making it difficult to replace and clean the elastic band after long-term use.

Method used

A warm compress device has been designed, comprising a warm compress body, a zipper, a connecting cloth, an elastic band, Velcro, a plug rod, a fastener, and a locking plate. The combination of these components enables easy assembly and disassembly, and is equipped with a protective cloth and plug rod structure to prevent direct contact between the device and the skin, and facilitates cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient disassembly and cleaning of the warm compress device, avoiding the problem of dirt on the device's skin contact surface after prolonged use, thus improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of the application of the warm compress technology of the mandibular joint area, and disclose a kind of for the warm compress device of the mandibular joint area, including warm compress main part, the side of warm compress main part is provided with zip fastener, the both ends of warm compress main part are fixedly provided with connecting cloth, the bottom of connecting cloth is provided with elastic band, the side of two elastic bands is respectively provided with first magic tape and second magic tape, the top of connecting cloth is provided with two first inserting rod and first inserting rod penetrates connecting cloth and elastic band, when using, the inner container of heating completion is placed into the inside of warm compress main part, the both sides of warm compress main part are connected with elastic band by connecting cloth, first inserting rod penetrates connecting cloth and elastic band, then buckle plate is buckled between two first inserting rods, clamping plate is at the inner wall of first inserting rod, while the conical block of buckle plate top is embedded elastic band bottom, to limit buckle plate, it is convenient to dismount elastic band, then warm compress main part is fixed on the lower jaw joint, and hot compress is carried out.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of warm compress technology for the temporomandibular joint area, specifically a warm compress device for the temporomandibular joint area. Background Technology

[0002] The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is composed of the mandibular condyle, the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone, and the anterior articular tubercle. It forms a joint that functions in conjunction with the mandibular condyle, facilitating mouth closure and chewing movements. It is surrounded by a joint capsule, with ligaments maintaining its stability. The articular disc within the capsule is oval-shaped, composed of fibrocartilage, and divided into anterior, middle, and posterior parts. The superior part is saddle-shaped, concave anteriorly and convex posteriorly, corresponding to the contours of the articular tubercle and mandibular fossa. The inferior part is concave, facing the mandibular head, with its periphery connected to the joint capsule and its anterior edge connected to the lateral pterygoid tendon passing through the capsule. The articular disc divides the joint cavity into upper and lower halves. When applying heat to the temporomandibular joint, a heat therapy device for the temporomandibular joint area is required. Currently available devices for this area have relatively simple structures and are inconvenient to disassemble and reassemble. This makes cleaning and replacement of the elastic band difficult when it needs to be done after prolonged use. Therefore, a heat therapy device for the temporomandibular joint area is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a warm compress device for the temporomandibular joint area, so as to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the current warm compress devices for the temporomandibular joint area on the market have a relatively simple structure, are inconvenient to disassemble and assemble, and make it inconvenient to replace the elastic band when it needs to be replaced after long-term use.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a warm compress device for the temporomandibular joint area, comprising a warm compress body, a zipper on one side of the warm compress body, connecting cloths fixedly provided at both ends of the warm compress body, an elastic band at the bottom of the connecting cloth, a first Velcro and a second Velcro respectively provided on one side of the two elastic bands, two first insert rods provided at the top of the connecting cloth and the elastic bands, a fastening plate fastening between the outer sides of the two first insert rods, a retaining plate fixedly provided inside the retaining plate and fastening the retaining plate to the inner wall of the outer side of the first insert rods, a plurality of conical blocks evenly provided at the top of the retaining plate, and a protective structure provided at the top of the warm compress body.

[0005] Preferably, the protective structure includes a first protective cloth, which is laid on top of the heat-compression body. A circular plate is provided at each of the four corners of the first protective cloth. A second plug rod is fixedly provided at the bottom of the circular plate and passes through the first protective cloth and the heat-compression body. A cap is fitted on the outer side of the bottom end of the second plug rod. An annular limiting plate is fixedly provided inside the cap and is fastened to the inner wall of the outer side of the second plug rod. A second protective cloth is fixedly provided on both sides of the top of the first protective cloth.

[0006] Preferably, an annular groove is provided on the outer side of the first plug rod, and the locking plate is fastened inside the annular groove.

[0007] Preferably, both the connecting cloth and the elastic band have through holes, and the first insertion rod passes through the through holes.

[0008] Preferably, a limiting groove is provided on the outer side of the second plug rod, and the annular limiting plate is interference-fitted with the limiting groove.

[0009] Preferably, the buckle plate has a strip-shaped groove inside, and the buckle plate is fastened to the outside of the first plug rod.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention, by adopting the above technical solution, has the following technical effects:

[0011] This utility model, by setting up a connecting cloth, elastic bands, a first insert rod, a buckle plate, and a locking plate, allows for the following steps: The heated inner liner is placed inside the heat therapy body, the first protective cloth is laid on one side of the heat therapy body, and then the second insert rod passes through the first protective cloth and the heat therapy body, facilitating the installation and removal of the first protective cloth. The first protective cloth protects the heat therapy body, preventing problems such as the heat therapy body and its contact surface becoming dirty and difficult to clean. Elastic bands are connected to both sides of the heat therapy body by connecting cloths, and the first insert rod passes through the connecting cloth and the elastic bands. The buckle plate is then fastened between the two first insert rods, facilitating the installation and removal of the elastic bands. Finally, the heat therapy body is fixed to the jaw joint for heat therapy. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the protective structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the connecting cloth and the elastic band of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of A in the diagram.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Main body for warming compress; 2. Zipper; 3. Connecting fabric; 4. Elastic band; 5. First Velcro; 6. Second Velcro; 7. First connecting rod; 8. Buckle plate; 9. Clip plate; 10. Conical block; 11. First protective fabric; 12. Round plate; 13. Second connecting rod; 14. Cap; 15. Annular limiting plate; 16. Second protective fabric. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.

[0020] Example

[0021] The existing technology currently available on the market uses a relatively simple structure for warming devices in the temporomandibular joint area, which is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble, making it difficult to replace the elastic band when it needs to be replaced after long-term use.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a warm compress device for the temporomandibular joint area, including a warm compress body 1, a zipper 2 on one side of the warm compress body 1, connecting cloths 3 fixedly installed at both ends of the warm compress body 1, elastic bands 4 at the bottom of the connecting cloths 3, first Velcro 5 and second Velcro 6 respectively installed on one side of the two elastic bands 4, two first insertion rods 7 installed at the top of the connecting cloths 3 and passing through the connecting cloths 3 and elastic bands 4, a fastening plate 8 fastened between the outer sides of the two first insertion rods 7, a retaining plate 9 fixedly installed inside the fastening plate 8 and fastened to the inner wall of the outer side of the first insertion rods 7, and a plurality of conical blocks 1 evenly arranged at the top of the fastening plate 8. 0. The top of the warm compress body 1 is equipped with a protective structure. When in use, the inner liner containing Chinese medicine is placed in the external heater for heating. After heating, the warm compress body 1 is opened and the heated inner liner is placed inside the warm compress body 1. The two sides of the warm compress body 1 are connected by connecting cloth 3 and elastic band 4. The first insertion rod 7 passes through the connecting cloth 3 and the elastic band 4. Then, the buckle 8 is fastened between the two first insertion rods 7. The clamping plate 9 is located on the inner wall of the first insertion rod 7. At the same time, the conical block 10 at the top of the buckle 8 is embedded in the bottom of the elastic band 4, thereby limiting the buckle 8 and facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the elastic band 4. Then, the warm compress body 1 is fixed on the jaw joint for hot compress.

[0023] The protective structure includes a first protective cloth 11, which is laid on top of the heat therapy body 1. A circular plate 12 is provided at each of the four corners of the first protective cloth 11. A second insertion rod 13 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the circular plate 12, and the second insertion rod 13 passes through the first protective cloth 11 and the heat therapy body 1. A cap 14 is fitted onto the outer side of the bottom end of the second insertion rod 13. An annular limiting plate 15 is fixedly installed inside the cap 14, and the annular limiting plate 15 fastens to the inner wall of the outer side of the second insertion rod 13. A second protective cloth 16 is fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the body 1. When in use, the first protective cloth 11 is laid on one side of the body 1, and then the second plug rod 13 is inserted through the first protective cloth 11 and the body 1. Then the cap 14 is fastened to the bottom outside of the second plug rod 13 to fix the first protective cloth 11, which makes it easy to install and remove the first protective cloth 11. The first protective cloth 11 protects the body 1 and prevents the body 1 from getting dirty and inconvenient to clean.

[0024] An annular groove is provided on the outer side of the first plug rod 7. The locking plate 9 is fastened inside the annular groove, and the locking plate 8 is fastened to the outer side of the first plug rod 7 by the locking plate 9.

[0025] Both the connecting cloth 3 and the elastic band 4 have through holes inside. The first insertion rod 7 passes through the through hole and connects the connecting cloth 3 and the elastic band 4 through the first insertion rod 7, which facilitates replacement.

[0026] A limiting groove is provided on the outer side of the second plug rod 13, and the annular limiting plate 15 is interference-fitted with the limiting groove, thereby connecting the second plug rod 13 and the cap 14 through the annular limiting plate 15.

[0027] The buckle plate 8 has a strip-shaped slot inside, and the buckle plate 8 is fastened to the outside of the first plug rod 7, so as to facilitate the connection between the buckle plate 8 and the first plug rod 7.

[0028] The heat pack body 1 in this application is a Kangcaotang temporomandibular joint heat pack manufactured by Shandong Mudun Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. Its applicable areas include the back, legs, head, hands, neck, buttocks, waist, and shoulders. Its structure and operating principle are existing technologies, therefore, their details will not be elaborated here.

[0029] The working principle or structural principle is as follows: During use, the inner liner containing the traditional Chinese medicine is placed in an external heater for heating. After heating, the heated inner liner is placed inside the main body 1, and the first protective cloth 11 is laid on one side of the main body 1. Then, the second connecting rod 13 passes through the first protective cloth 11 and the main body 1. Finally, the cap 14 is fastened to the bottom outside of the second connecting rod 13, thereby fixing the first protective cloth 11 and facilitating its assembly and disassembly. 1. Protect the main body 1 of the heat therapy to prevent the contact surface between the main body 1 and the bottom from getting dirty and inconvenient to clean. The two sides of the main body 1 are connected by connecting cloth 3 and elastic band 4. The first plug rod 7 passes through the connecting cloth 3 and the elastic band 4. Then, the buckle 8 is fastened between the two first plug rods 7. The clamping plate 9 is located on the inner wall of the first plug rod 7. At the same time, the conical block 10 at the top of the buckle 8 is embedded in the bottom of the elastic band 4, thereby limiting the buckle 8 and facilitating the installation and removal of the elastic band 4. Then, the main body 1 of the heat therapy is fixed on the jaw joint for heat therapy.

[0030] Those skilled in the art will understand that the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this utility model can be combined or combined in various ways, even if such combinations or combinations are not explicitly described in this utility model. In particular, the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this utility model can be combined or combined in various ways without departing from the spirit and teachings of this utility model. All such combinations and / or combinations fall within the scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A compress device for the mandibular joint area, comprising a compress main body (1), characterized in that: A zipper (2) is provided on one side of the heat compress body (1). A connecting cloth (3) is fixedly provided at both ends of the heat compress body (1). An elastic band (4) is provided at the bottom of the connecting cloth (3). A first Velcro (5) and a second Velcro (6) are respectively provided on one side of the two elastic bands (4). Two first plug rods (7) are provided at the top of the connecting cloth (3) and the first plug rods (7) pass through the connecting cloth (3) and the elastic band (4). A fastening plate (8) is fastened between the outer sides of the two first plug rods (7). A retaining plate (9) is fixedly provided inside the retaining plate (8) and the retaining plate (9) is fastened to the inner wall of the outer side of the first plug rod (7). A plurality of conical blocks (10) are evenly provided at the top of the retaining plate (8). A protective structure is provided at the top of the heat compress body (1).

2. A compress device for the temporomandibular joint area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective structure includes a first protective cloth (11), which is laid on top of the heat therapy body (1). A circular plate (12) is provided at each of the four corners of the first protective cloth (11). A second plug rod (13) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the circular plate (12) and the second plug rod (13) passes through the first protective cloth (11) and the heat therapy body (1). A cap (14) is fitted on the outer side of the bottom end of the second plug rod (13). An annular limiting plate (15) is fixedly provided inside the cap (14) and the annular limiting plate (15) is fastened to the inner wall of the outer side of the second plug rod (13). A second protective cloth (16) is fixedly provided on both sides of the top of the first protective cloth (11).

3. A compress device for the temporomandibular joint area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the first plug rod (7) is provided with an annular groove, and the locking plate (9) is fastened inside the annular groove.

4. The compress device for the temporomandibular joint area according to claim 1, wherein: Both the connecting cloth (3) and the elastic band (4) have through holes, and the first insertion rod (7) passes through the through holes.

5. A compress device for the temporomandibular joint area according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second plug rod (13) has a limiting groove on its outer side, and the annular limiting plate (15) is interference-fitted with the limiting groove.

6. The compress device for the temporomandibular joint area according to claim 1, wherein: The buckle plate (8) has a strip-shaped slot inside, and the buckle plate (8) is fastened to the outside of the first plug rod (7).