JP3092651U - Mouth muscle strength meter - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] In a conventional method using a general spring only, since no record is left by the operation of the measurer himself, the maximum value of muscle strength cannot be read, and bother the doctor and others. Also,
The ones with records remained expensive and large, and none were easy to use. This was solved all at once, and it was small, light and inexpensive, and could be used easily and easily by yourself, without bothering others.
An object of the present invention is to provide an orbital muscular strength measuring device which is effective as a training device for orbital muscular strength by repeatedly using it. SOLUTION: The principle of spring only is applied as it is,
At the time of measurement, the scale index ring is made to move only lightly to the larger scale without any resistance so that the maximum value of the measurement can be displayed at all times, and at the start of measurement, the scale index ring can be easily returned in advance with the zero return knob. It is in the configuration.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]       [0001]     [Technical field to which the invention belongs]   The present invention relates to a device for measuring human orbital muscular strength (muscle strength around the lips). The present invention relates to a simple orbital muscle strength measuring device that also serves as a training for muscle strength.       [0002]     [Prior art]   The orbicularis muscle is the muscle around the lips. Oral muscle weakness due to growth failure, aging, obesity, or illness may cause oral respiration, Evils can cause oral diseases, allergic diseases, laryngeal inflammation, etc. It is said. Therefore, as a method of training this muzzle muscle strength, sandwich paper between the upper and lower lips, Beginning with a simple training to shut your mouth against the pulling force, sandwich a spring-like plate between the upper and lower lips. Equipment that trains the orbital muscle strength by repeating up and down movements using the reaction force of the spring is also commercially available Have been.       [0003]   To measure the strength of the orbital muscle according to the conventional method to see the effect of this training, There is a device that measures and records the force using a load sensor, etc. Because it cannot be used, generally put a threaded button between the upper and lower lips and the front teeth and market this By pulling with just the spring, the force to shut off the lips due to the strength of the orbital muscles In most cases, it is used as a guide for measurement.       [0004]     [Problems to be solved by the invention]   However, with the general springs in the simple method described above, the record is not recorded by the measurer himself. Since it does not remain, the maximum value of the muscle strength can not be read, and bother the doctor and others, It is not always easy to measure. In addition, there are only springs where the maximum value remains, It was expensive, large, and not easy to use.       [0005]   The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem. It is small, light and inexpensive. Is also easy to use, and it can also be used to train the orbital muscles when used repeatedly. It is an object of the present invention to provide an orbital muscle strength measuring device.       [0006]     [Means for Solving the Problems]   In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the orbital muscular strength measuring device of the present invention is provided at an inner central position. The extension spring has an end face that connects one end of the extension spring and the extension spring. Inner cylinder that can be freely expanded and contracted, and extrapolated fitting to this inner cylinder Slide and have an end face on the opposite side to the end face of the inner cylindrical body. The connected outer cylindrical body and one end are externally fitted and fixed to the end face side of the inner cylindrical body. The outer cylindrical body is a transparent outer cylindrical body that is separated by a space, and the inner surface of the transparent outer cylindrical body The friction index slide and the scale index ring, which is separated from the outer cylinder by a space, and the outer circle It consists of a button-type probe connected to the tip of the end face of the cylindrical body via a thread-like string. And there.       [0007]   In addition, the outer cylindrical body is provided with an extruded protrusion that presses the scale index ring. The display cylinder is provided with a display scale that indicates the position of the scale index ring. The ring has cutouts in a part of the ring to make it elastic and Two diagonal pullback knobs are provided at diagonal positions, and these are attached to the transparent exterior cylinder. It can be operated from the slit opening provided, through the inner cylindrical body and the thread-like string A detachable hook is provided between the connected button type probe and the button type This is to make it easier to exchange quenchers.       [0008]   When trying to measure the orbital muscular strength with the orbital dynamometer of the present invention, first use the button type Put the probe between the front teeth and upper and lower lips and shut down the mouth. If the hook which is attached and detached easily through the nylon thread, The button-type tracing stylus passes through the upper and lower lips through the body part of the transparent exterior cylinder connected to the end. While gradually pulling in the direction At this time, the scale index ring is set according to the extension of the tension spring inside the body. Is pushed by the protrusion of the outer cylinder, and slides inward along the scale of the transparent outer cylinder. Move. When additional pulling force is applied, the extension of the tension spring and the vertical The dying power of the lips can no longer be resisted, and the button-type probe eventually comes off the upper and lower lips. this When the tension spring returns to its original position, the outer cylinder is connected to the tension spring at the end face The body will also return to its original position, but the scale indicator ring will be Remains at the maximum value due to the sliding friction of It is in a state where       [0009]   When trying to measure again, look through the slit opening provided in the transparent exterior cylinder. Operate the two zero return knobs on the scale index ring Start by pushing the scale index ring back to the projection of the cylinder.       [0010]   Even after the measurement is completed, the maximum value of the orbital muscle strength is indicated until the next measurement And the size can be reduced with an extremely simple structure. The material is a tension spring and a detachable Other than the lock, plastic with good sliding parts is preferable, lightweight, clean and inexpensive Can be provided.       [0011]     [Embodiment of the invention]   Hereinafter, an embodiment of the orbital muscular strength measuring device of the present invention will be described. With reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 This will be described in detail.       [0012]   FIG. 1 is an overall cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the invention during measurement. Tension bar The ends of (1) are connected to the respective end faces of the inner cylinder (2) and the outer cylinder (3). The outer cylindrical body (3) is connected to the inner cylindrical body (2) by a connecting pin (14). Is slidable by extrapolation fitting in the body, and extension of the tension spring (1). Both slide and extend according to the contraction. In addition, a transparent exterior cylinder ( One end of 4) is externally fitted to the end face side of the inner cylindrical body (2) and fixed with the fixing screw (16). The space between the outer cylinder (3) and the scale indicator ring. (5) frictionally slides on the inner surface of the transparent outer cylinder (4), and the outer cylinder (3) Although it is separated from the tube part by a space, it pushes out when it hits the protrusion (7). It is supposed to be.       [0013]   In this configuration, the connection ring (1) attached to the distal end portion of the end surface of the outer cylindrical body (3). 3) A button-type measuring element (6) is attached via a detachable hook (12) and a thread-like string (15). Holding the torso portion of the transparent exterior cylinder (4) with one hand, for example, measuring the orbital muscular strength In the same way as in the case of When added, the outer cylindrical body (3) gradually extends from the whole body and extrudes at the same time The protrusion (7) pushes out the scale index ring (5), and the transparent outer cylindrical body (4 ) Moves along the display scale (8) provided on the surface, but if the pulling force is reduced The extrusion protrusion (7) returns, but the scale index ring (5) is a transparent outer cylindrical body (4). Because it does not move due to frictional contact force with the Remaining. (FIG. 1 shows a state in which the extrusion protrusion is stopped at the maximum value before returning. You. )       [0014]   As the tension spring, a commercially available coil having a winding diameter of about 6φ is preferable, and a 2 kg tensile load is used. In contrast, a spring constant with an extension of 30 to 50 mm is preferable in terms of compactness. New In addition, inexpensive and lightweight materials such as Duracon and ABS are used as the entire mechanism material. Those that are smooth and slippery are preferred. In addition, as a button type probe, 10-12φ It is preferable to attach a 2-4φ shaft to a disk-shaped object, and the material is dental It is desirable from the viewpoint of safety that the resin material is molded.       [0015]   4 and 5 show a plan view and a side view of the scale index ring (5) of the embodiment of the present invention. It is something. The cut-out part (9) is constant with respect to the inner surface of the transparent exterior cylinder (4). The frictional force is applied to the transparent outer cylinder outside the scale index ring. Make the diameter 0.5-1.0mm larger and make the cut-off part 1-3mm Is preferred. An appropriate value is selected for this value depending on the thickness of the scale index ring. It is. The zero return knob (10) is a slit in the transparent outer cylindrical body (4). The head of the screw emerges through the opening (11). Further scale indication line (17) is for determining a position that matches the display scale (8) of the transparent exterior cylinder (4). It is good to make it easy to see with the red line.       [0016]     [Effect of the invention]   Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.       [0017]   The measured value indicating muscle strength remains on the display scale even after measurement as a measuring device for the orbital muscle strength Measurement can be performed without the help of another person, as is the case with conventional products. Can be used. In addition, it is made of plastic and has a compact and lightweight mechanism design. Inexpensive, easy to use, clean and safe as a measuring instrument for orbital muscle strength. Unlike large, expensive items like products, anyone can use it easily. You. In addition, the orbital muscular strength measuring device of the present invention aims to improve the measured value by using repeatedly, It is also effective as a training device for the orbital muscle strength.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an overall sectional view during measurement of an embodiment of the orbital muscular strength measuring device of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a horizontal sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. FIG. 3 is an overall external view of an embodiment of the orbital muscular strength measuring device of the present invention before measurement. FIG. 4 is a plan view of a scale index ring according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a side view of the scale index ring of the embodiment of the present invention. [Explanation of Signs] 1: Tension spring 2: Inner cylinder 3: Outer cylinder 4: Transparent outer cylinder 5: Scale index ring 6: Button-type measuring element 7: Extruding projection 8: Display scale 9: Cut-out section 10 : Zero point pull back knob 11: Slit opening 12: Removable hook 13: Connection ring 14: Tension spring connecting screw 15: Thread-like string 16: Fixing screw 17: Scale indication line

Claims (1)

[Claim 1] A tension spring (1) provided at an inner center position
An inner cylindrical body (2) having an end face to which one end of the tension spring (1) is connected, and the tension spring (1) being capable of freely expanding and contracting inside; and an inner cylindrical body (2). An outer cylindrical body (3) which has an end face opposite to the end face of the inner cylindrical body (2) which slides by external fitting and is connected to the other end of the tension spring (1); One end is the inner cylindrical body (2)
Outer cylindrical body (3) fixed to the end face side of
And a scale indicator ring (5) that is arranged with a space in between, and a scale index ring (5) that frictionally slides on the inner surface of the transparent outer case (4) and is separated from the outer cylinder by a space. A button-type measuring element (6) connected to the end of the outer cylindrical body via a thread-like string, and the outer cylindrical body (3) is extruded by pressing the scale index ring (5). A projection (7) is provided, and the transparent exterior cylinder (4) is provided with a display scale (8) indicating the position of the scale index ring (5), and the scale index ring (5) is a part of the ring. The transparent outer cylindrical body is provided with a cut-off portion (9) and two zero-point pull-back knobs (10) at diagonal positions around the ring. The scale index ring (5) at a position where it can be operated
A slit opening (11) having a length of the sliding range of
An orbital muscular strength measuring device comprising a detachable hook (12) provided between a distal end portion of an end face of the inner cylindrical body and a button-type measuring element (6) connected via a thread-like string.