CN112675500B - Breathing training device and its use - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a breathing training device and its use, which includes a belt; an inflating device; a main trachea, one end of which is connected to the inflating device; a number of branch tracheas; and a number of inflatable bags arranged inside the waistband. On the surface, each inflatable bag is connected to the other end of the main air pipe through one of the air distribution pipes. The invention effectively enhances the user's respiratory function by assisting the user to perform abdominal breathing exercises or assisting the user to perform inhalation training during chest breathing.

Description

Breathing training device and its use

Technical field

The present invention relates to the technical field of medical rehabilitation devices, and in particular to a breathing training device and its use.

Background technique

Respiratory function is one of the main functions that the human body depends on for survival. However, with age and disease, many people's respiratory function begins to fail. Research shows that there are nearly 100 million COPD patients in our country. Therefore, enhancing the patient's respiratory function and maintaining a healthy body has become a key issue in the field of medical rehabilitation technology.

The existing methods of exercising respiratory function mainly include:

1. Diaphragm pacemaker: It uses functional electrical stimulation of the phrenic nerve to cause diaphragm contraction to improve ventilation. There are two types of implantable diaphragm pacemakers and external diaphragm pacemakers. Implantable diaphragm pacemakers are traumatic and can lead to many iatrogenic complications such as damage to the phrenic nerve, local tissue infection, and scar compression of the nerves. The price is high, so it is not suitable for rehabilitation treatment. Although the external diaphragm pacemaker is safer and can achieve human-machine synergy function, it has no training function and has no obvious effect on enhancing the patient's respiratory function.

2. Ventilator: Mainly used for anesthesia respiratory management, respiratory support treatment and emergency resuscitation during respiratory failure and major surgery. It is not suitable for daily respiratory function exercise.

3. Lung respiratory function training device: Exercise respiratory function through some external resistance devices, which is completely an active exercise by the user. For patients with weak respiratory function, it is even more difficult to overcome external resistance.

Contents of the invention

In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide a breathing training device and its use.

In order to achieve the above objects and other related objects, the present invention provides a breathing training device, which includes:

belt;

inflatable device;

Main air pipe, one end of the main air pipe is connected to the inflating device;

a number of tracheae; and

A plurality of inflatable bags are arranged on the inner surface of the waistband, and each of the inflatable bags is connected to the other end of the main air pipe through a branch air pipe.

In an optional embodiment, a plurality of inflatable bags are sequentially arranged in the middle position of the inner surface of the waistband along the length direction of the waistband.

In an optional embodiment, the respiratory trainer further includes a human-computer interaction device.

In an optional embodiment, the breathing trainer further includes a pneumatic joint, and the pneumatic joint includes a plurality of tap joints respectively connected to one end of the main trachea and one end of a plurality of the branch tracheas.

In an optional embodiment, the respiratory trainer further includes a control device and a myoelectric signal acquisition device disposed at the human diaphragm, and the control device is respectively connected to the myoelectric signal acquisition device and the inflating device.

In an optional embodiment, the waistband is a flexible waistband.

In an optional embodiment, the two ends of the belt are detachably connected through Velcro and buckles.

In an optional embodiment, the breathing trainer further includes a control device and an air pressure sensor. The air pressure sensor is disposed on the wall of the main trachea. The control device is connected to the air pressure sensor and the inflator respectively. device connection.

In an optional embodiment, the surface of the inflatable bag away from the waistband matches the shape of the chest or abdomen of the human body.

In an optional embodiment, the breathing trainer includes a main inflatable bag and auxiliary inflatable bags located on both sides of the main inflatable belt.

The present invention also provides an application of the above-mentioned breathing training device as an abdominal breathing assisting device.

The present invention also provides an application of the above-mentioned breathing training device as a chest breathing training device.

The breathing training device of the present invention has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and has very broad application prospects.

The breathing training device of the present invention effectively enhances the user's respiratory function by assisting the user to perform abdominal breathing exercises.

The breathing training device of the present invention effectively enhances the user's breathing function by assisting the user in inhalation training during chest breathing.

The breathing trainer of the present invention can be used for active or passive exercise, and has a human-machine synergy effect during passive exercise, which can greatly reduce the damage to the human body caused by passive exercise and meet the needs of users.

The breathing training device of the present invention can also be used as an evaluation device while performing breathing training.

Description of drawings

Figure 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of the breathing training device of the present invention.

Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the breathing trainer of the present invention when the inflatable bag is not inflated during use.

Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the inflatable bag being inflated during use of the breathing trainer of the present invention.

Figures 4a and 4b show a schematic cross-section of the user's abdomen during inhalation and exhalation of the breathing trainer.

Figure 5 shows a schematic connection diagram of the control device, the inflating device, the signal acquisition device and the human-computer interaction device in the respiratory trainer of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The following describes the embodiments of the present invention through specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. The indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. It does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or a specific orientation. construction and operation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations of the invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly stated and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connection, or integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be an internal connection between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

Most people in life are accustomed to chest breathing, so assisting users with chest breathing exercises can effectively enhance the user's breathing ability; abdominal breathing training has a positive effect on enhancing diaphragm function and improving autonomic nervous function. Based on this situation, the present invention proposes a breathing training device with auxiliary abdominal breathing function and thoracic breathing training and evaluation function. Figure 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of the breathing training device of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, the breathing trainer includes a belt 1, an inflatable device 2, a main trachea 3, a branch trachea 5 and an inflatable bag 6.

Please refer to Figure 1. In the present invention, the belt 1 has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the first surface is defined as the outer surface away from the abdomen or chest during use, and the second surface is defined as Use close to the inner surface of the abdomen or chest. In order to facilitate wearing and adjusting the length, the ends of the belt 1 are respectively provided with a Velcro matte surface 1a and a Velcro hook surface 1b that cooperate with each other. The Velcro matte surface 1a is located at one end of the belt 1, so The Velcro hook surface 1b is located at the other end of the belt 1, so that the two ends of the belt 1 can be connected through Velcro. The length of the Velcro fleece 1a (defined as the size of the Velcro fleece 1a along the length direction of the belt 1) can be set longer, so that it can be adjusted according to the size of the user's chest or abdomen 100 during use. , to suit different body types. It can be understood that, in addition to being fixed by Velcro, the two ends of the belt 1 can also be connected and fixed by buckles or buckles. Of course, an integrated structure can also be used. As an example, in order to improve the comfort of use, the belt 1 may be made of flexible material.

Please refer to FIG. 1 . In the present invention, the breathing trainer further includes an inflatable bag 6 , and a plurality of inflatable bags 6 are sequentially arranged in the middle position of the inner surface of the belt 1 along the length direction of the belt 1 . The inner cavity of each inflatable bag 6 is connected to the inflating device 2 through the air branch pipe 5, the pneumatic joint 4 and the main air pipe 3 in turn, so that the inflatable bag 6 can be inflated through the inflating device 2. The inflating device 2 is, for example, Can be an air pump. As an example, the surface of the inflatable bag 6 away from the belt 1 matches the shape of the chest or abdomen of the human body, so that when the breathing training device of the present invention is used for breathing training, the inflatable bag 6 can fit The chest or abdomen 100 of the human body can make the force on the chest or abdomen 100 of the human body even and improve the comfort of use. As an example, the number of the inflatable bags 6 may be three, including a main inflatable bag 6a located in the center and auxiliary inflatable bags 6b located on both sides of the main inflatable bag 6a. When performing breathing training, The main inflatable bag 6a corresponds to the front of the human body's chest or abdomen 100, and the two auxiliary inflatable bags 6b are respectively located on both sides of the human body's chest or abdomen 100.

Please refer to Figure 1. In the present invention, the pneumatic joint 4 includes a plurality of tap joints respectively connected to one end of the main air pipe 3 and one end of a plurality of the branch air pipes 5. The main air pipe 3 is connected to the inflatable air pipe 3. The air outlet of the device 2 is connected to a tap of the pneumatic joint 4 (used as an air inlet when inflated), and each of the inflatable bags 6 is connected to a tap of the pneumatic joint 4 through an air branch pipe 5 , so that the inflating device 2 can inflate several inflating bags 6 at the same time, inflating the inflating bags 6 and exerting pressure on the chest or abdomen under the restriction of the belt 1 .

Please refer to Figures 1 and 5. In the present invention, the breathing trainer also includes a control device 9, which is respectively connected with a signal acquisition device 10 (such as the myoelectric signal acquisition device and air pressure sensor 7 to be introduced below). ) is connected to the inflating device 2, and the control device 9 can control the operation of the inflating device 2 to inflate the inflating bag 6 according to the signal from the signal collecting device 10. The control device 9 includes a memory and a processor connected to each other. The memory stores program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by the processor, the inflator 2 is controlled, so that the inflator 2 can be controlled according to the preset settings. Program or instructions received to work. The above-mentioned processor can be a general-purpose processor, including a central processing unit (CPU), a network processor (NP), etc.; it can also be a digital signal processor (Digital Signal Processing, DSP). , Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components; the above-mentioned memory It may include random access memory (Random Access Memory, RAM for short), and may also include non-volatile memory (Non-volatile Memory), such as at least one disk memory.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 5. In the present invention, the breathing trainer also includes an air pressure sensor 7 connected to the control device 9. The air pressure sensor 7 is arranged on the wall of the main airway 3, so The air pressure sensor 7 can detect the pressure exerted by the breathing trainer corresponding to the human body. When the pressure reaches the set value (which can be flexibly adjusted according to each person's tolerance), the control device 9 controls the inflator 2 to stop working and the inflatable bag 6 deflate to reduce the pressure on the chest or abdomen 100 of the human body and prevent damage to the human body.

Please refer to Figure 1. In the present invention, the breathing trainer also includes an electromyographic signal acquisition device (not shown) connected to the control device 9. The electromyographic signal acquisition device is arranged at the diaphragm of the human body, so The control device 9 can process the electromyographic signals collected by the electromyographic signal acquisition device to determine whether the user is currently exhaling or inhaling and the breathing frequency. The control device 9 controls the operation of the inflatable device 2 according to the human body's breathing state. Change the inflation and deflation state of the inflatable bag 6.

When the breathing trainer is tied to the user's abdomen as an abdominal breathing assistance device, it can work in either an active mode or a passive mode. When the breathing trainer works in the active mode, the control device 9 can process the electromyographic signals collected by the electromyographic signal acquisition device to determine whether the user is currently exhaling or inhaling. When the user deflates the inflatable bag 6 (as shown in Figure 2), the breathing assist device does not squeeze the abdomen 100, thereby not affecting the user's inhalation; when the user exhales, inflate the inflatable bag 6 (as shown in Figure 2) 3), the inflatable bag 6 squeezes the abdomen 100, thereby indirectly enhancing lung contraction by squeezing the waist and abdomen, assisting the user in abdominal breathing training, thereby achieving the purpose of exercising respiratory function. When the breathing trainer works in the passive mode, the user sets the operating frequency of the system through the human-computer interaction interface. The control device 9 controls the inflatable device 2 to regularly inflate and deflate the inflatable bag 6, and the user follows the movement of the inflatable bag 6. Breathing is performed by inflating and deflating actions: when the inflatable bag 6 is inflated to expand and squeeze the abdomen 10, the user exhales; and when the inflatable bag 6 is deflated, the user inhales. It should be noted that the breathing training device of the present invention has a human-machine synergy effect during passive exercise, which greatly reduces the damage to the human body caused by passive exercise. When the breathing trainer works as an abdominal breathing trainer, the display screen of the human-computer interaction device 8 to be introduced later can simultaneously display the human body's current exhalation or inhalation state, the real-time breathing frequency of the human body, and the information of the inflatable bag 6 Inflating and deflating state, etc.; Figures 4a and 4b respectively show a cross-section of the user's abdomen 100 when inhaling and exhaling.

The breathing training device is tied to the user's chest as a chest breathing training device, and the breathing training device works in an active mode. The control device 9 can process the electromyographic signals collected by the electromyographic signal acquisition device to determine that the user is currently in an exhalation or inhalation state. When the user inhales, the chest cavity expands and the air is inflated. Inflating the bag 6 causes the inflatable bag 6 to expand and squeeze the chest, so that the user needs to increase the strength when inhaling to ensure sufficient inhalation volume. Long-term training can enhance the user's inhalation ability, and can also adjust the inhalation process according to the inhalation process. The signal of the air pressure sensor 7 is used to evaluate the user's inhalation ability. When the breathing trainer works as a chest breathing trainer, the display screen of the human-computer interaction device 8 to be introduced later can simultaneously display the current state of exhalation or inhalation of the human body, the real-time breathing frequency of the human body, and the status of the inflatable bag 6 Inflated and deflated state, etc.

Please refer to Figure 5. In the present invention, the breathing trainer also includes a human-computer interaction device 8. The human-computer interaction device 8 may include, for example, buttons and a display device, or may also be a touch screen.

The breathing training device of the present invention has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and has very broad application prospects. The breathing training device of the present invention effectively enhances the user's respiratory function by assisting the user to perform abdominal breathing exercises. The breathing training device of the present invention effectively enhances the user's breathing function by assisting the user in inhalation training during chest breathing. The breathing trainer of the present invention can be used for active or passive exercise, and has a human-machine synergy effect during passive exercise, which can greatly reduce the damage to the human body caused by passive exercise and meet the needs of users. The breathing training device of the present invention can also be used as an evaluation device while performing breathing training.

The above embodiments only illustrate the principles and effects of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with this technology can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed in the present invention shall still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

In the description herein, numerous specific details are provided, such as examples of components and/or methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details or with other devices, systems, assemblies, methods, components, materials, parts, and the like. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations have not been shown or described in detail in order to avoid obscuring aspects of the present embodiments.

Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," or "a specific embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention, and not Definitely in all examples. Thus, various appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment," "in an embodiment," or "in a specific embodiment" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics of any particular embodiment of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner with one or more other embodiments. It will be understood that other variations and modifications of the embodiments of the invention described and illustrated herein are possible in light of the teachings herein and will be considered part of the spirit and scope of the invention.

It is also to be understood that one or more of the elements shown in the figures may also be implemented in a more separate or integrated manner, or even be removed because it is inoperable in certain circumstances or because it may be useful according to a particular application. Provided.

In addition, unless expressly stated otherwise, any directional arrows in the drawings should be regarded as illustrative only and not limiting. Furthermore, the term "or" as used herein is generally intended to mean "and/or" unless otherwise specified. Where a term is not foreseen as providing the ability to separate or combine, combinations of parts or steps will also be deemed to have been specified.

As used in the description herein and throughout the claims below, "a," and "the" include plural references unless otherwise specified. Likewise, as used in the description herein and throughout the claims below, "in" means "in" and "on" unless otherwise specified.

The foregoing description of illustrated embodiments of the invention, including what is set forth in the Abstract, is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed herein. Although specific embodiments of the invention, and examples of the invention are described herein for illustrative purposes only, various equivalent modifications are possible within the spirit and scope of the invention, as those skilled in the art will recognize and understand of. As noted, these modifications may be made to the invention in light of the above description of the described embodiments of the invention and will be within the spirit and scope of the invention.

Systems and methods have been described herein generally in detail to facilitate an understanding of the invention. Additionally, various specific details have been given to provide an overall understanding of embodiments of the invention. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other devices, systems, accessories, methods, components, materials, parts, etc. practice. In other instances, well-known structures, materials and/or operations have not been shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of embodiments of the invention.

Thus, while the invention has been described herein with reference to specific embodiments thereof, freedom of modification, various changes and substitutions are contemplated within the above disclosure, and it should be understood that, in certain circumstances, the invention may be practiced without departing from the scope and scope of the invention as presented. Without the spirit of the invention, some features of the invention will be employed without the corresponding use of other features. Accordingly, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular environment or material to the true scope and spirit of the invention. The invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms used in the following claims and/or to the specific embodiments disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out the invention, but the invention will include within the scope of the appended claims any and all embodiments and equivalents within. Accordingly, the scope of the invention shall be determined solely by the appended claims.

Claims (7)

1. A breathing training device, characterized in that the breathing training device includes: belt; inflatable device; Main air pipe, one end of the main air pipe is connected to the inflating device; a number of tracheae; and A plurality of inflatable bags, arranged on the inner surface of the waistband, each of the inflatable bags is connected to the other end of the main air pipe through a branch air pipe; A pneumatic joint, the pneumatic joint includes a plurality of tap joints respectively connected to one end of the main air pipe and one end of a plurality of the branch air pipes; A control device and a signal acquisition device. The control device controls the operation of the inflator to inflate the inflatable bag according to the signal from the signal acquisition device. The control device is connected to the signal acquisition device and the inflator respectively; The signal acquisition device is an electromyographic signal acquisition device and/or an air pressure sensor. The electromyographic signal acquisition device is arranged at the human diaphragm, and the air pressure sensor is arranged on the wall of the main trachea. 2. The breathing trainer according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of inflatable bags are sequentially arranged at the middle position of the inner surface of the waistband along the length direction of the waistband. 3. The breathing trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that the breathing trainer further includes a human-computer interaction device. 4. The breathing trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that the two ends of the belt are detachably connected through Velcro and buckles. 5. The breathing trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface of the inflatable bag away from the belt matches the shape of the chest or abdomen of the human body. 6. The breathing trainer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the breathing trainer includes a main inflatable bag and auxiliary inflatable bags located on both sides of the main inflatable belt. 7. Application of the breathing training device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 as an abdominal breathing assisting device or a chest breathing training device.