A convenient ear vagus nerve stimulation tool

Abstract

The utility model discloses a convenient to use ear vagus nerve stimulation tool, including remote control host computer and ear part, the side surface fixed connection of remote control host computer has audible -visual warning device, the ear part is by the machine body and fixed head of setting in the both ends of clamping structure, and the machine body and fixed head are upside -down relative position distribution, the inside of machine body has bluetooth module, processor and battery gradually from front to back, and remote control host computer passes through bluetooth module and ear part and constitutes communication connection, one end of machine body is fixedly connected with electrode assembly, and is provided with biological monitoring module on clamping structure, the electrode assembly includes flexible earplug and a plurality of ring array formula distribution in the stimulating electrode of flexible earplug outer wall, the utility model discloses provided the wireless ear clip type structure of ergonomics, realized the medical grade nerve modulation equipment of integration of miniaturization and intelligent, and the wearing comfort and functional diversity are given consideration to.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a convenient vagus nerve stimulation tool for the ear. Background Technology

[0002] The vagus nerve is an important component of the autonomic nervous system, closely related to our circulatory and respiratory systems. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (TANS), a non-invasive neuromodulation technique, has shown good efficacy in treating depression, epilepsy, improving sleep quality, reducing anxiety and migraines, and cardiovascular diseases. During treatment, electrodes on the ear directly contact the vagus nerve by electrically stimulating the auricle or acupoints, thereby regulating bodily functions.

[0003] However, existing vagus nerve stimulation devices suffer from limited functionality, such as a lack of real-time physiological monitoring capabilities, failing to meet the diverse needs of clinical and daily health management. Therefore, we offer a user-friendly vagus nerve stimulation tool that integrates music playback, heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring functions, and can be remotely controlled via remote control or mobile app. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a convenient vagus nerve stimulation tool for the ear.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A convenient vagus nerve stimulation tool for the ear includes a remote control host and an ear-hook component, wherein an audible and visual alarm is fixedly connected to one side of the remote control host;

[0007] The ear hook component consists of a body and a fixing head located at both ends of the clamping structure, with the body and fixing head arranged in a vertically opposite position. The interior of the body integrates a Bluetooth module, a processor, and a battery from front to back. The remote control host communicates with the ear hook component through the Bluetooth module.

[0008] An electrode assembly is fixedly connected to one end of the body, and a biological monitoring module is provided on the clamping structure.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this invention: the electrode assembly includes a flexible earplug and a plurality of stimulation electrodes arranged in a ring array on the outer wall of the flexible earplug.

[0010] As a further improvement of this invention, a miniature speaker is fixedly connected to one end of the body within the coverage area of ​​the flexible earplug.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the clamping structure includes two clamping plates positioned vertically opposite each other, a support plate integral with the clamping plates, and a spring fixedly connected to one side of the two support plates, and the upper and lower support plates are rotated together by a rotating shaft.

[0012] The clamping plate is arc-shaped;

[0013] The top surface of the biological monitoring module is fixedly connected to one side of the clamp plate located above.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the outer wall of the body is fixedly connected to one end of the upper support plate; the outer wall of the fixing head is fixedly connected to one end of the lower support plate.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model: flexible pads are fixedly connected to the corresponding sides of the upper and lower clamping plates;

[0016] Silicone pillars are fixedly connected to the corresponding sides of the upper and lower clamping plates.

[0017] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the remote control host includes control keys and a display screen on its upper surface, a charging port on one side, a gear adjustment ring rotatably connected to the inner wall on one side, and anti-slip pads fixedly connected to both sides.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a convenient vagus nerve stimulation tool for the ear, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This user-friendly vagus nerve stimulation tool features an ear hook and a bio-monitoring module. The bio-monitoring module, secured to the auricle skin by two clips, allows for real-time collection of the user's heart rate and blood oxygen levels. When the heart rate exceeds a set threshold, a signal is transmitted to the processor, which then remotely controls a sound and light alarm via Bluetooth to issue a warning. This provides an emergency alert function triggered by abnormal physiological data, effectively improving device safety. The data is transmitted to a mobile app or display screen, allowing users to easily monitor their health status. The ergonomic wireless ear clip design creates a miniaturized and intelligent medical-grade neuromodulation device that balances comfort and functionality, making it suitable for home health management, hospitals, and other applications.

[0020] 2. This user-friendly auricular vagus nerve stimulation device, when worn for treatment, utilizes stimulation electrodes that fit snugly against the ear to stimulate the auricular vagus nerve. Simultaneously, when the heart rate changes reach a threshold, the processor controls the micro-speaker to activate and play soothing music as an auxiliary treatment, achieving music therapy with alpha wave music playback function. Furthermore, the micro-speaker is placed close to the entrance of the ear canal, which can reduce the interference of the stimulation electrodes on the audio signal.

[0021] 3. This easy-to-use vagus nerve stimulation tool involves pinching the support plate with two fingers, one above the other, and squeezing in both directions to compress the spring. This opens one end of the two clamps, which are then placed over the ear and released. The clamps will then hold the ear in place under the action of the springs. The device is positioned inside the ear, the fixing head is positioned outside the ear, and the two silicone pillars abut against the auricle / lobe, thus achieving a tight connection between the ear-hook component and the ear, preventing it from falling off without reason. It is also easy to assemble and disassemble. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a convenient ear vagus nerve stimulation tool proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a side view of the ear-hook component of a convenient ear vagus nerve stimulation tool proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the electrode assembly of a convenient ear vagus nerve stimulation tool proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a circuit diagram of a convenient vagus nerve stimulation tool for the present invention.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Remote control host, 101. Control button, 102. Display screen, 2. Body, 3. Fixing head, 4. Clamping plate, 401. Support plate, 5. Silicone pillar, 6. Anti-slip pad, 8. Sound and light alarm, 9. Biological monitoring module, 10. Spring, 11. Flexible pad, 12. Electrode assembly, 1201. Stimulation electrode, 1202. Flexible earplug, 13. Miniature speaker. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] A user-friendly vagus nerve stimulation tool, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, the device includes a remote control host 1 and an ear hook component, which are connected via a Bluetooth module. The remote control host 1 includes a switch control button 101 and a display screen 102 on its upper surface, a charging port on one side, an electrical stimulation level adjustment ring [not shown in the figure] rotatably connected to the inner wall of one side, and anti-slip pads 6 attached to both sides for easy hand gripping. The button connection and charging are based on existing technologies, and their principles and structures will not be described in detail here. The remote control host 1 enables direct control of the ear hook component. During use, the intensity of electrical stimulation can be adjusted by rotating the level adjustment ring, making it convenient to use and carry.

[0031] Preferably, a memory card is fixed to the bottom inner wall of the remote control host 1 by bolts; this facilitates the later storage and tracing of data such as heart rate and blood oxygen.

[0032] Furthermore, an audible and visual alarm 8 is fixed to one side of the remote control host 1 by bolts, which communicates with the processor via a Bluetooth module;

[0033] As a supplement, it also includes a mobile app that communicates with the ear hooks via a Bluetooth module, supporting both Android and iOS platforms; it enables remote wireless control of the ear hooks and facilitates the transmission of real-time physiological data (heart rate, blood oxygen, etc.) to the mobile app via Bluetooth module.

[0034] The ear-hanging component consists of a body 2 and a fixing head 3 located at both ends of the clamping structure. The body 2 and the fixing head 3 are arranged in a vertically opposite position. The interior of the body 2 integrates, from front to back, a Bluetooth module for connecting with a mobile app and a remote control host 1, a processor, and a micro battery for providing power to the device [not shown in the figure].

[0035] Preferably, the Bluetooth module communicates with the processor;

[0036] Furthermore, one end of the body 2 is welded with an electrode assembly 12 for performing electrode stimulation therapy on the user. The electrode assembly 12 includes a flexible earplug 1202 and a plurality of stimulation electrodes 1201 arranged in a ring array on the outer wall of the flexible earplug 1202. The stimulation electrodes 1201 are electrically connected to the processor. The prior art is used here and will not be described in detail.

[0037] Preferably, the stimulation electrode 1201 is a medical-grade titanium alloy stimulation electrode with adjustable electrical stimulation parameters of 0.1-10mA and frequency of 0.5-100Hz.

[0038] Preferably, the flexible earplug 1202 can be made of silicone. When worn for treatment, the stimulation electrode 1201 that fits in contact with the ear can be used to stimulate the vagus nerve. At the same time, when the heart rate change is detected to reach the threshold, the processor controls the micro speaker 13 to start and play soothing music as an auxiliary treatment.

[0039] Further preferably, a miniature speaker 13 electrically connected to the processor is attached to one end of the body 2 within the coverage of the flexible earplug 1202; this enables music therapy with alpha wave music playback function, and the miniature speaker 13 is close to the entrance of the ear canal, which can reduce the interference of the stimulation electrode 1201 on the audio signal.

[0040] Furthermore, the clamping structure includes two clamping plates 4 positioned vertically opposite each other, a support plate 401 integral with the clamping plates 4, and springs 10 welded to one side of the two support plates 401 respectively, and the two support plates 401 are rotated together by a rotating shaft.

[0041] Preferably, the clamp 4 is arc-shaped, and flexible pads 11 are glued to the corresponding sides of the upper and lower clamps 4 to improve the comfort when the clamp 4 contacts the auricle.

[0042] Preferably, the outer wall of the body 2 is welded to one end of the upper support plate 401; the outer wall of the fixing head 3 is welded to one end of the lower support plate 401.

[0043] In a further preferred embodiment, silicone pillars 5 are adhered to the corresponding sides of the upper and lower clips 4. When wearing the device, pinch the support plate 401 with two fingers and squeeze it in both directions to compress the spring 10, open one end of the two clips 4, and then put it on the ear and release your hands. At this time, the two clips 4 will clamp the ear under the action of the spring 10, the device 2 is placed inside the ear, the fixing head 3 is placed outside the ear, and the two silicone pillars 5 abut against the auricle / lobe, thereby achieving a tight connection between the ear hook component and the ear, preventing it from falling off for no reason, and making it easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0044] Furthermore, a biological monitoring module 9, which is electrically connected to the processor, is bonded to one side of the upper clamping plate 4. The biological monitoring module 9 calculates the oxygen content and heart rate in the blood by emitting light of a specific wavelength and detecting changes in reflected or transmitted light, and transmits the data to a mobile APP or display screen 102, so that users can check their own health status at any time.

[0045] Preferably, the biological monitoring module 9 is a dual-wavelength photoelectric sensor; it fits tightly against the skin of the auricle under the action of the upper and lower clamps 4, thereby realizing the real-time collection of the user's heart rate and blood oxygen data. When the heart rate exceeds the set threshold, it transmits a signal to the processor so that the processor can remotely control the sound and light alarm 8 via Bluetooth module to issue an early warning, realizing the function of triggering emergency reminders by abnormal physiological data, effectively improving the safety of the device.

[0046] Working principle: The ear hook component can be directly controlled via remote control 1 or by logging into the mobile app. During use, the intensity of electrical stimulation can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment ring. When wearing, pinch the support plate 401 with two fingers and squeeze it in both directions to compress the spring 10, opening one end of the two clamps 4. Then, put it on the ear and release your hands. At this time, the two clamps 4 will clamp the ear under the action of the spring 10. The body 2 is placed inside the ear, the fixing head 3 is placed outside the ear, and the two silicone pillars 5 abut against the auricle / lobe, thus achieving a tight connection between the ear hook component and the ear.

[0047] During treatment, the bio-monitoring module 9 fits snugly against the auricular skin under the action of the upper and lower clamps 4, thereby enabling real-time collection of the user's heart rate and blood oxygen data. When the heart rate exceeds a set threshold, a signal is transmitted to the processor, which then remotely controls the audible and visual alarm 8 via Bluetooth to issue a warning. While using the stimulation electrode 1201 attached to the ear to perform vagus nerve stimulation therapy, when the monitored heart rate changes reach a threshold, the processor controls the miniature speaker 13 to activate, playing soothing music as an auxiliary treatment.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] A user-friendly vagus nerve stimulation tool, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment makes the following additions based on embodiment 1: the surface of the stimulation electrode 1201 is coated with a polyethylene dioxythiophene (PEDOT) nano-coating, which can reduce the contact resistance to below 10kΩ.

[0050] This embodiment provides an ergonomic wireless ear clip structure, realizing a medical-grade neuromodulation device that integrates miniaturization and intelligence, taking into account both wearing comfort and functional versatility, and is suitable for use in scenarios such as home health management and hospitals.

[0051] 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 user-friendly vagus nerve stimulation tool, comprising a remote control unit (1) and an ear-hook component, characterized in that, A sound and light alarm (8) is fixedly connected to one side of the remote control host (1); The ear hook component consists of a body (2) and a fixing head (3) located at both ends of the clamping structure, and the body (2) and the fixing head (3) are arranged in a vertically opposite position; the body (2) integrates a Bluetooth module, a processor and a battery from front to back, and the remote control host (1) communicates with the ear hook component through the Bluetooth module; An electrode assembly (12) is fixedly connected to one end of the body (2), and a biological monitoring module (9) is provided on the clamping structure.

2. The convenient vagus nerve stimulation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrode assembly (12) includes a flexible earplug (1202) and a plurality of stimulation electrodes (1201) arranged in a ring array on the outer wall of the flexible earplug (1202).

3. The convenient vagus nerve stimulation tool according to claim 2, characterized in that, A miniature speaker (13) is fixedly connected to one end of the body (2) which is within the coverage of the flexible earplug (1202).

4. The convenient vagus nerve stimulation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping structure includes two clamping plates (4) positioned vertically opposite each other, a support plate (401) integral with the clamping plates (4), and a spring (10) fixedly connected to one side of the two support plates (401). The two support plates (401) are rotated together by a rotating shaft. The clamping plate (4) is arc-shaped; The top surface of the biological monitoring module (9) is fixedly connected to one side of the clamp (4) located above.

5. A convenient auricular vagus nerve stimulation tool according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the body (2) is fixedly connected to one end of the upper support plate (401); the outer wall of the fixing head (3) is fixedly connected to one end of the lower support plate (401).

6. The convenient vagus nerve stimulation tool according to claim 5, characterized in that, Flexible pads (11) are fixedly connected to the corresponding sides of the upper and lower clamping plates (4); Silicone pillars (5) are fixedly connected to the corresponding sides of the two clamps (4).

7. The convenient vagus nerve stimulation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The remote control host (1) includes control keys (101) and display screen (102) on its upper surface, a charging port on one side, a gear adjustment ring rotatably connected to the inner wall on one side, and anti-slip pads (6) fixedly connected to both sides.

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