CN112755474A

CN112755474A - Respiratory training equipment and application thereof

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Publication number: CN112755474A
Application number: CN202011619788.6A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王勇; 韩李伟; 倪军; 肖飞云; 陆益民
Original assignee: Hefei University of Technology
Current assignee: Hefei University of Technology
Priority date: 2020-12-31
Filing date: 2020-12-31
Publication date: 2021-05-07
Anticipated expiration: 2040-12-31
Also published as: CN112755474B

Abstract

The invention provides a breathing training device and application thereof, comprising a first waistband section; a second belt segment, a first end of the first belt segment being connected to a first end of the second belt segment; a fixed mount; the tensioning device is arranged on the fixed frame; one end of the cable sleeve is connected with the fixing frame, and the other end of the cable sleeve is connected with the second end of the second waistband section; and one end of the inhaul cable is connected with the tensioning device, the other end of the inhaul cable sequentially penetrates through the fixing frame, the cable sleeve and the plurality of massage blocks and then is connected with the second end of the first waistband section, and the circumference of an annular envelope structure of the respiratory training device is changed by adjusting the length of the inhaul cable section between the first waistband section and the second waistband section through the tensioning device so that the massage blocks extrude or release the waist and abdomen. The invention effectively enhances the breathing function of the user by assisting the user to do abdominal breathing exercise.

Description

Respiratory training equipment and application thereof

Technical Field

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

Background

Respiratory function is one of the major functions on which the human body lives. But with increasing age and suffering from diseases, many people begin to fail in their respiratory function, and studies have shown that i have nearly 1 billion patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Therefore, it is a major problem in the medical rehabilitation field to enhance the respiratory function of the patient and make the patient have a healthy body.

The existing methods for exercising the respiratory function mainly comprise the following steps:

1. diaphragm pacemaker: the functional electric stimulation is used for stimulating the phrenic nerve to cause diaphragmatic muscle contraction, so that the aim of improving ventilation is fulfilled. The implanted diaphragm pacemaker has traumatic property, can cause a plurality of iatrogenic complications such as damaged diaphragm nerve, local tissue infection, scar oppression nerve and the like, is high in price, and is not suitable for rehabilitation; the external diaphragm pacemaker is safe and can achieve the man-machine cooperative function, but has no training function and has no obvious effect on enhancing the respiratory function of a patient.

2. A breathing machine: the device is mainly used for respiratory failure, anesthesia respiratory management during major surgery, respiratory support treatment and emergency resuscitation, and is not suitable for daily respiratory function exercise.

3. Lung respiratory function exercise device: the respiratory function is exercised by some external resistance devices, which is completely the active exercise of the user, and for patients with weak respiratory function, it is more difficult to overcome the external resistance.

Disclosure of Invention

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

To achieve the above and other related objects, the present invention provides a respiratory training apparatus comprising:

a first waistband section;

a second belt segment, a first end of the first belt segment being connected to a first end of the second belt segment;

a fixed mount;

the tensioning device is arranged on the fixed frame;

one end of the cable sleeve is connected with the fixing frame, and the other end of the cable sleeve is connected with the second end of the second waistband section; and

one end of the inhaul cable is connected with the tensioning device, and the other end of the inhaul cable penetrates through the fixing frame, the cable sleeve and the massage blocks in sequence and then is connected with the second end of the first waistband section;

the first waistband section, the second waistband section and the guy cable section positioned between the first waistband section and the second waistband section jointly form an annular enveloping structure comprising a waist part, and the length of the guy cable section between the first waistband section and the second waistband section is adjusted through the tensioning device to change the circumference of the annular enveloping structure so as to enable the massage block to squeeze or release the waist part.

In an optional embodiment, the breathing training device further comprises a human-computer interaction device.

In an optional embodiment, the respiratory training device further comprises a plurality of massage blocks and a plurality of protective sleeves, wherein the massage blocks and the protective sleeves are sleeved on the stay cable section of the stay cable between the first waistband section and the second waistband section in a spacing manner.

In an optional embodiment, the protective sleeve is a silicone sleeve.

In an optional embodiment, the respiratory training device further comprises a control device and an electromyographic signal acquisition device arranged at the diaphragm of the human body, and the control device is respectively connected with the electromyographic signal acquisition device and the tensioning device.

In an optional embodiment, the first end of the first waistband section is detachably connected with the first end of the second waistband section by means of a hook and loop fastener.

In an optional embodiment, the breathing training device further comprises a control device and a force sensor, the force sensor is arranged at the position of the waist and abdomen of the human body, and the control device is respectively connected with the force sensor and the tensioning device.

In an alternative embodiment, the tensioning device comprises an electric motor, a hydraulic lever or an electric push rod.

In an alternative embodiment, the tension device is a motor, and one end of the pull cable, which is not connected with the first waistband section, is fixed on a rotating shaft of the motor.

The invention also provides application of the breathing training equipment as an abdominal breathing auxiliary device.

The breathing training equipment is simple in structure, easy to manufacture and wide in application prospect.

The breathing training equipment provided by the invention can be used for assisting the user to do abdominal breathing exercise, so that the breathing function of the user is effectively enhanced.

The breathing training equipment can select active or passive exercise, has a man-machine cooperation effect during passive exercise, greatly reduces the damage of the passive exercise to the human body, and meets the requirements of users.

Drawings

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

Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of the breathing exercise device of the present invention when the pull cord is released during use.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of the breathing training device of the present invention when the pull cord is tightened during use.

Fig. 4a and 4b show a schematic breathing training device in a section of the chest or abdomen of a user inhaling and exhaling.

Fig. 5 is a schematic connection diagram of the control device, the tensioning device, the signal acquisition device and the human-computer interaction device in the respiratory training device of the invention.

Detailed Description

The embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to specific embodiments, and other advantages and effects of the present invention will be easily understood by those skilled in the art from the disclosure of the present specification. The invention is capable of other and different embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways, and its several details are capable of modification in various respects, all without departing from the spirit and scope 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., indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience of description and simplicity of description, but do not indicate or imply that the device or element being referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and thus, should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, e.g., as meaning either a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral connection; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be connected directly or indirectly through intervening media, or they may be interconnected between two elements. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific cases to those skilled in the art.

The abdominal respiration training has positive effects on enhancing diaphragm function and improving autonomic nerve function. Based on the situation, the invention provides a breathing training device with an auxiliary abdominal breathing function. Fig. 1 shows a schematic structural view of a breathing training device of the present invention. As shown in fig. 1, the respiratory training device comprises a first waistband section 1a, a second waistband section 1b, a fixing frame 3, a tensioning device 2, a cable sleeve 4, a massage block 6 and a pull cable 5.

Referring to fig. 1, in the present invention, a first end of the first waistband section 1a is connected to a first end of the second waistband section 1b, a second end of the first waistband section 1a is connected to one end of the pull cable 5, and a second end of the second waistband section 1b is connected to the cable sleeve 4. In order to facilitate wearing and length adjustment, a hook and loop fastener 11a and a hook and loop fastener 11b which are matched with each other are respectively arranged at the first end of the first waistband section 1a and the first end of the second waistband section 1b, so that the first end of the first waistband section 1a and the first end of the second waistband section 1b can be connected through the hook and loop fastener. The length of the hook and loop fastener loop surface 11a (defined as the size of the hook and loop surface 1a along the length direction of the waistband 1) can be set longer, so that the length can be adjusted according to the size of the abdomen 100 of the user when the waistband is used, so as to be suitable for bodies of different body types. It can be understood that the first end of the first waistband section 1a and the first end of the second waistband section 1b can be fixed together by a hook and loop fastener, or by a buckle or a buckle, or by an integral structure. As an example, in order to improve the comfort of use, the first belt segment 1a and the second belt segment 1b may be made of a flexible material, for example.

Referring to fig. 1, in the present invention, the tension device 2 is fixed on the fixing frame 3, the tension device 2 may be, for example, a motor (of course, an electric push rod or a hydraulic rod or other devices capable of reciprocating according to a command of a control device), and one end of the pull cable 5, which is not connected to the first belt segment 1a, is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft of the motor. One end of the cable sleeve 4 is connected with the fixed frame 3, and the other end of the cable sleeve 4 is connected with the second end of the second waistband section 1 b; the other end of the inhaul cable 5 sequentially passes through the through hole 31 of the fixed frame 3, the central hole of the cable sleeve 4 and the central holes of the massage blocks 6 and then is connected with the second end of the first waistband section 1 a; the first waistband section 1a, the second waistband section 1b and the guy cable 5 section positioned between the first waistband section 1a and the second waistband section 1b jointly form an annular envelope structure comprising a waist part, and the length of the guy cable 5 section between the first waistband section 1a and the second waistband section 1b is adjusted through the tensioning device 2 to change the circumference of the annular envelope structure, so that the massage block 6 extrudes or releases the waist part.

Referring to fig. 1, in the present invention, the breathing training device further comprises a plurality of protective sleeves 7 for protecting the pulling cable 5, wherein the protective sleeves 7 have a central hole for the pulling cable 5 to pass through. The massage block 6 and the protective sleeve 7 are sleeved on the section of the guy cable 5 between the first waistband section 1a and the second waistband section 1b at intervals, and the protective sleeve 7 can be made of a silica gel sleeve or other flexible materials, so that the guy cable 5 can stretch out and draw back more easily. It is understood that in some embodiments, the massage block 6 and the protective cover 7 may not be provided, or only the protective cover 7 may be provided without the massage block 6.

Referring to fig. 1, in the present invention, the cable sheath 4 is a hollow tubular structure, and the material thereof is not easy to stretch; the fixing frame 3 is provided with a through hole 31 for the stay cable 5 to pass through, one end of the cable sleeve 4 is directly connected to the through hole 31 fixed on the fixing frame 3, and the through hole 31 is communicated with the central hole of the cable sleeve 4.

Referring to fig. 1 and 5, in the present invention, the breathing training device further includes a control device 9, the control device 9 is respectively connected to a signal acquisition device 10 (such as an electromyographic signal acquisition device and a force sensor 12 to be described below) and the tightening device 22, and the control device 9 can control the tightening device 22 to work according to a signal of the signal acquisition device 10 to tighten or loosen the tightening cable 5 to adjust the length of the section of the tightening cable 5 between the first waistband section 1a and the second waistband section 1b to change the circumference of the annular envelope structure, so that the massage block 6 can squeeze or release the waist and abdomen. The control device 9 comprises an interconnected memory and a processor, the memory storing program instructions which, when executed by the processor, effect control of the tensioning device 22 such that the tensioning device 22 operates according to a preset program or received instructions. The Processor may be a general-purpose Processor, and includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Network Processor (NP), and the like; or a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) or other Programmable logic device, a discrete Gate or transistor logic device, or a discrete hardware component; the Memory may include a Random Access Memory (RAM), and may further include a Non-volatile Memory (Non-volatile Memory), such as at least one disk Memory.

Referring to fig. 1 and 5, in the present invention, the breathing training device further includes a force sensor 12 connected to the control device 9, the force sensor 12 is disposed at a waist and abdomen position of the human body, the force sensor 12 can detect a pressure applied by the breathing training device corresponding to the human body, when the pressure reaches a set value, the control device 9 controls the tensioning device 22 to loosen the cable 5, so as to reduce the pressure on the abdomen 100 of the human body and prevent injury to the human body.

Referring to fig. 1, in the present invention, the respiratory training apparatus further includes an electromyographic signal acquisition device (not shown) connected to the control device 9, the electromyographic signal acquisition device is disposed at a human diaphragm, the control device 9 can process an electromyographic signal acquired by the electromyographic signal acquisition device to determine that a user is currently in an expiratory or inspiratory state and a respiratory frequency, and the control device 9 controls the tightening device 22 to work according to a human respiratory state to change the length of the section of the guy cable 5 between the first waistband section 1a and the second waistband section 1b to change the circumference of the annular envelope structure, so that the massage block 6 squeezes or releases the waist and abdomen, and the respiratory training apparatus works in an active mode: when a user inhales, the inhaul cable 5 is loosened (as shown in fig. 2), the waist and the abdomen are expanded, the diaphragm is downward, and the inspiration capacity is enhanced; when a user exhales, the pull rope 5 is tightened (as shown in fig. 3), so that the massage block 6 presses the abdomen 100, the abdomen 100 contracts, and the diaphragm faces upwards, thereby enhancing the exhaling capacity. The display screen of the man-machine interaction device 8 to be described later can simultaneously display the current expiration or inspiration state of the human body, the real-time respiratory frequency of the human body, the contraction and relaxation state of the inhaul cable 5 and the like; in which figures 4a and 4b show a schematic view of a section of the abdomen 100 of a user inhaling and exhaling respectively.

The breathing training equipment of the invention can work in a passive mode as well as in an active mode. When carrying out passive mode during operation, the user sets up the frequency of system work through human-computer interaction interface, and controlling means 9 control straining device 22 is regular to contract cable 5 and relax the action, and the user follows cable 5 and contracts and relax the action and breathe: when the inhaul cable 5 is tightened to enable the massage block 6 to press the abdomen 100, the user exhales, the abdomen contracts inwards, and the diaphragm faces upwards to enhance the exhalation capacity; when the pull rope 5 is loosened to release the massage block 6 from the abdomen 100, the user inhales, the abdomen expands, and inhalation is promoted. The display screen of the human-computer interaction device 8 can simultaneously display the current expiration or inspiration state of the human body, the real-time breathing frequency of the human body, the contraction and relaxation state of the inhaul cable 5 and the like. It should be noted that the breathing training device of the present invention has a man-machine cooperation effect during passive exercise, and the damage of the passive exercise to the human body is reduced to a great extent. When the breathing training equipment is used as an abdominal breathing auxiliary device, the lung contraction can be indirectly enhanced by squeezing or releasing the waist and abdomen through the massage block 6, and the abdominal breathing training of a user is assisted, so that the aim of exercising the breathing function is fulfilled.

Referring to fig. 5, in the present invention, the breathing training apparatus further includes a human-computer interaction device 8, and the human-computer interaction device 8 may include, for example, a key and a display device, or may be a touch screen.

The breathing training equipment is simple in structure, easy to manufacture and wide in application prospect. The breathing training equipment provided by the invention can be used for assisting the user to do abdominal breathing exercise, so that the breathing function of the user is effectively enhanced. The breathing training equipment can select active or passive exercise, has a man-machine cooperation effect during passive exercise, greatly reduces the damage of the passive exercise to the human body, and meets the requirements of users.

The foregoing embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and utilities of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can modify or change the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, it is intended that all equivalent modifications or changes which can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical spirit of the present invention 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. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that an embodiment of the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other apparatus, systems, assemblies, methods, components, materials, parts, and/or the like. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of embodiments of the invention.

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, and not necessarily in all embodiments, of the present invention. Thus, 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 specific embodiment of the present invention may be combined in any suitable manner with one or more other embodiments. It is to 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 are to be considered as part of the spirit and scope of the present invention.

It will also be appreciated that one or more of the elements shown in the figures can also be implemented in a more separated or integrated manner, or even removed for inoperability in some circumstances or provided for usefulness in accordance with a particular application.

Additionally, any reference arrows in the drawings/figures should be considered only as exemplary, and not limiting, unless otherwise expressly specified. Further, as used herein, the term "or" is generally intended to mean "and/or" unless otherwise indicated. Combinations of components or steps will also be considered as being noted where terminology is foreseen as rendering the ability to separate or combine is unclear.

As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless otherwise indicated. Also, as used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "in …" includes "in …" and "on …" unless otherwise indicated.

The above description of illustrated embodiments of the invention, including what is described in the abstract of the specification, is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed herein. While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the invention are described herein for illustrative purposes only, various equivalent modifications are possible within the spirit and scope of the present invention, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate. As indicated, these modifications may be made to the present invention in light of the foregoing description of illustrated embodiments of the present invention and are to be included within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The systems and methods have been described herein in general terms as the details aid in understanding the invention. Furthermore, various specific details have been given to provide a general understanding of the embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that an embodiment of the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other apparatus, systems, assemblies, methods, components, materials, parts, and/or the like. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, and/or operations are not specifically shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of embodiments of the invention.

Thus, although the present invention has been described herein with reference to particular embodiments thereof, a latitude of modification, various changes and substitutions are intended in the foregoing disclosures, and it will be appreciated that in some instances some features of the invention will be employed without a corresponding use of other features without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as set forth. Thus, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the essential scope and spirit of the present invention. It is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular terms used in following claims and/or to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include any and all embodiments and equivalents falling within the scope of the appended claims. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is to be determined solely by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A respiratory training device, characterized in that it comprises:

a first waistband section;

a fixed mount;

the tensioning device is arranged on the fixed frame;

2. The respiratory training apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a human interaction device.

3. The respiratory training device of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of massage blocks and a plurality of protective sheaths, wherein the massage blocks and the protective sheaths are spaced apart from each other on a section of the cable between the first belt section and the second belt section.

4. Breathing training equipment according to claim 3, wherein the protective sheath is a silicone sheath.

5. The respiratory training device of claim 1, further comprising a control device and an electromyographic signal acquisition device disposed on the human diaphragm, wherein the control device is connected to the electromyographic signal acquisition device and the tension device respectively.

6. The respiratory training apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first end of the first belt segment is detachably connected to the first end of the second belt segment by means of a hook and loop fastener.

7. The respiratory training apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a control device and a force sensor, wherein the force sensor is disposed at the waist and abdomen position of the human body, and the control device is connected to the force sensor and the tension device respectively.

8. Breathing training equipment according to any of claims 1-7, wherein the tensioning means comprises an electric motor, a hydraulic lever or an electric push rod.

9. The respiratory training apparatus of claim 8, wherein the tension device is a motor, and the end of the pull cable not connected to the first belt segment is fixed to a rotating shaft of the motor.

10. Use of a breathing training device according to any of claims 1-9 as an abdominal breathing assistance device.