KR101282164B1 - Jaw thrust apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is characterized in that it comprises a clip device that is fixed to the upper jaw of the user and fixed to lift the lower jaw corner of the user, thereby preventing the user from unconsciously narrowing the airway due to the mouth opening during sleep It can effectively prevent the nasal congestion and sleep apnea, and also has the advantage that can be used to secure the airway of unconscious patients.

Description

Jaw Pull Device {JAW THRUST APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a jaw pulling apparatus, and more particularly, to a jaw pulling apparatus mounted on a face of a user so as to lift a user's jaw.

In general, snoring occurs when the throat that passes through before the air enters during our breathing narrows and the air cannot enter easily, which is a symptom of difficulty in breathing during sleep.

When we breathe, air passes through soft parts of the human body, such as the palate, neck, tonsils, tongue, etc. During the day, the surrounding muscles help keep these parts in place and block the air passages, making them almost no sound. However, during sleep, the muscles relax and stretch, so the air passages are partially narrowed, causing the soft tissues around them to vibrate and snort as the air passes through them.

Therefore, a very severe form of snoring patients may temporarily block the air passage due to severe muscle relaxation during sleep or severe obesity, and at this time, the air may not flow at all, and this is called sleep apnea.

In order to treat the sleep apnea, nasal surgery, pharyngeal laser surgery, pillows for preventing snoring, and mouth bites are used.

First, nasal surgery and pharyngeal laser surgery may improve temporary snoring, but the symptoms improved after surgery may be worsened over time.

In addition, the pillow for preventing snoring has the advantage that surgery is not required, but there are many disadvantages in that it fails to function properly because it is often displaced from its original position during sleep.

The snoring pillow is already disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,682,632.

In addition, the mouth biting device to sleep is a device that prevents snoring by pulling the lower jaw joint using a device sandwiched between them, by using the device pulled the jaw joints, the soft palate and the associated milk, The distance between the tongue root and tonsils further widens the airways through which the air passes, and the air inhaled for breathing during sleep by the enlarged airways passes freely while avoiding areas such as the neck, tongue root, and tonsils. This will completely block the vibration of the soft palate and tonsils caused by the passage of.

The soft palate (軟 口 연) refers to the soft part of the back of the palate.

However, the conventional snoring pillow and the mouth biting device has a disadvantage that the airway is narrowed again due to the user's escape from the original position or unconsciously open mouth when sleeping, snoring and sleep apnea.

In addition, when opening the patient's mouth by hand or forcibly inserting a long hose in order to secure the airway of the unconscious patient, there was a problem that secondary infection by the hand occurs or damage to the patient's airway by the hose.

Therefore, the user can prevent the snoring and sleep apnea effectively by preventing the user from leaving the home position and unconsciously sleeping when sleeping, or to secure the airway of the patient without the need of a hand or a hose to secure the airway of an unconscious patient. There is a need for a device.

The present invention comprises a clip device and a band device to be mounted on the user's face to lift the user's chin, thereby preventing the user's nose unconsciously narrowing due to the opening of the mouth when sleeping, effectively preventing the nose and sleep apnea of the user It is to provide a jaw pull device to do this.

In addition, the present invention provides a jaw pulling device that can be used to secure the airway of an unconscious patient by configuring a clip device and a band device for lifting the user's jaw.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a jaw pulling device that can be used in conjunction with the existing Positive Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) by configuring a clip device and a band device for pulling the user's jaw.

The first practical example of the present invention, in the jaw pulling device,

It is fixed to the upper jaw of the user is characterized in that consisting of a clip device for pulling the lower jaw edge of the user.

In a second practical example of the present invention, in the jaw pulling apparatus,

It is fixed to the upper jaw of the user and is fixed while pulling the wrap around the lower jaw corner of the user, characterized in that consisting of a band device for adjusting the length.

As described above, according to the jaw pulling device according to the present invention,

By attaching to the user's face to configure the clip device and the band device for lifting the user's chin, by preventing the user's unconscious narrowing of the airway due to the mouth opening unconscious when sleeping, the user's nose and sleep apnea can be effectively prevented. In addition, it can be used to secure the airway of unconscious patients, and also has an effect that can be used with the existing Positive Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).

1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a jaw pulling device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a front view showing the operating state of the jaw pulling device according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a side view showing the operating state of the jaw pulling device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the adjusting device portion of the configuration of the jaw pulling device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion A of FIG.
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a coupling state of the adjusting device device of the configuration of the jaw pulling device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion B;
8 is a perspective view showing a state of use of the adjusting device portion of the configuration of the pull device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a front view showing a state of use of the adjusting device portion of the configuration of the pull device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an enlarged front view of part C of FIG. 9;
11 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a jaw pulling apparatus according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a perspective view showing a coupling state of the jaw pulling device according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a perspective view showing a state before operation of the jaw pulling device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a perspective view showing a state after the operation of the jaw pulling device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a front view showing an operating state of the jaw pulling device according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a side view showing an operating state of the jaw pulling device according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the most preferred embodiments of the present invention. In the foregoing description, only the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and the configurations shown in the drawings are understood, and it should be understood that there are various modifications that can replace them at the time of the present application.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the jaw pulling device 10 is fixed to the upper jaw A1 of the user and is fixed to the clip device part 10 which lifts the lower jaw corner A2 of the user. The clip device part 10 is comprised from the fixed support part 11, the 1st, 2nd hooking tip part 12, 13, and the 1st, 2nd arm 14, 15, The fixed support portion 11 is fixed to the upper jaw A1 to support the first and second hooking tip portions 12 and 13 and the first and second arms 14 and 15 to be described later. The first and second hooking tip portions 12 and 13 are formed at both sides of the fixed support 11 so as to lift and pull the lower jaw edge A2, and the first and second arms 14 ( 15 is formed between the fixed support 11 and the first and second hooking tips 12 and 13 to support the first and second hooking tips 12 and 13.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the fixed support 11 is pivoted to allow the first and second arms 14, 15 to be rotatable. The first and second arms 14 and 15 are made of an elastic member to provide an elastic force to lift and pull the first and second hooking tip portions 12 and 13. The elastic member is made of a soft plastic material. The elastic member may be made of a material other than a flexible plastic material (eg rubber material).

1 to 3, the first and second hooking tip portions 12 and 13 or the first and second arms 14 and 15 are formed in an “L” or “C” shape. The first and second hooking tip portions 12 and 13 or the first and second arms 14 and 15 may have shapes other than the "L" or "C" shape. For example, "T". Now, "J" and so on)

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 10, the fixed support 11 includes an adjusting device 20 for moving the first and second arms 14 and 15 and adjusting the angle, position, and length. Is configured, the adjusting device portion 20 is composed of a hook portion 21 and at least one detachable portion 22, the hook portion 21 is detachable with the detachable portion 22 to be described later. The first arm 14 is provided, and the detachable parts 22 are detached from the hook part 21 as the first and second arms 14 and 15 move. ) Is formed.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the hook portion 21 and the detachable portion 22 are made of an embossed leaf spring, and the hook portion 21 and the detachable portion 22 are embossed plate. Other springs are also possible (eg wire springs).

Referring to Figures 1 to 10 attached to the operation of the pull device according to the first embodiment of the present invention having the configuration as described above in detail as follows.

As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the jaw pulling device 10 is composed of a clip device portion, the clip device portion 10 is fixed support 11, the first and second hooking tip portion 12 (13) ) And first and second arms 14, 15. The fixed support 11 is made of a pivot, and the first and second arms 14 and 15 are made of an elastic member.

In this state, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the clip device unit 10 is mounted on the face of the user, the fixing support 11 is fixed to the upper jaw A1 of the user. In addition, the first and second arms 14 and 15 are rotated and the first and second hooking tips 12 and 13 are caught by the lower jaw edge A2 of the user.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first and second hooking tip portion 12, 13 is pulled up as well as the lower jaw edge (A2) of the user.

4 to 7, the first and second arms 14 and 15 are moved to the fixed support 11 and the first and second arms 14 and 15 are moved. Adjusting device portion 20 for adjusting the angle, position and length is provided. The adjusting device portion 20 is composed of a hook portion 21 provided on the first arm 14 and at least one detachable portion 22 formed on the second arm 15.

In this state, as shown in Figs. 8 to 10, when the user's face adjusts the clip device to the size, the first and second arms (14) (15) are grasped and moved left and right. The hook portion 21 provided on the first arm 14 is detached and moved from at least one detachable portion 22 formed on the second arm 15.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, the lengths of the first and second arms 14 and 15 are increased.

In this state, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the fixed support 11 is fixed to the upper jaw A1 of the user and fixed, and the first and second arms 14 (longer in length) ( 15 is moved by the first and second hooking tips 12 and 13 while moving to the lower jaw edge A2 of the user.

As such, the fixed support 11 is worn on the user's upper jaw (A1), the first and second hooking tips (12, 13) by lifting and pulling the user's lower jaw edge (A2), It is possible to effectively prevent the nasal congestion and sleep apnea of the user by preventing the narrowing of the airway due to the mouth opening unconsciously when the user sleeps, and can also be used to secure the airway of an unconscious patient.

The operation of the pull device according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 11 to 16 as follows.

As illustrated in FIGS. 11 to 16, the jaw pulling device 100 is fixed to the user's upper jaw A1 and is fixed while being pulled around the user's lower jaw corner A2 to adjust the length of the band. It consists of an apparatus part.

As illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12, the band device 100 includes first and second arms 110 and 120, an adjusting unit 130, and a band unit 140. At one end of the first and second arms 110 and 120, a locking jaw 150 is formed to be pulled along with the lower jaw edge A2 of the user.

In this state, as illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16, when the band device unit 100 is mounted on the face of the user, the first and second arms 110 and 120 may be formed by the upper jaw of the user. It is fixed over the A1) and the engaging jaw 150 formed at one end of the first and second arms 110 and 120 is caught by the lower jaw edge A2 of the user.

In this state, as shown in FIG. 15, the band part 140 formed at one end of the first and second arms 110 and 120 walks up and pulls the lower jaw edge A2 of the user.

In this case, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, when adjusting the band device unit 100 according to the size of a user's face, the first and second arms 110 and 120 may be grasped and moved left and right. Since the adjusting unit 130 is provided in the first and second arms 110 and 120, the adjusting unit 130 enables the first and second arms 110 and 120 to move left and right. And adjust the length of the first and second arms (110, 120). The first and second arms 110 and 120 are lengthened by the adjuster 130 to fit the face size of the user.

As such, the fixed support portion is worn on the upper jaw of the user, and the locking jaw 150 and the band 140 of the first and second arms 110 and 120 lift the user's lower jaw edge A2. By pulling, the user unconsciously prevents narrowing of the airway due to the opening of the mouth when sleeping, can effectively prevent the nose and sleep apnea of the user, and also can be used to secure the airway of an unconscious patient.

On the other hand, the jaw pull device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to typical snoring and sleep apnea. However, the jaw pulling device is not limited to snoring and sleep apnea, and can be used to secure the airway of an unconscious patient.

In addition, the jaw pull device can be used in conjunction with a Positive Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) (not shown) as well as all other medical activities.

The jaw pulling device of the present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. will be.

Clip device section: 10 Fixed support section: 11
1st, 2nd hook tip: 12, 13 1st, 2nd arm: 14, 15
Regulator part: 20 Hook part: 21
Detachable part: 22 Band unit: 100
1st, 2nd arm: 110, 120 Adjuster: 130
Band section: 140 Jaw: 150

Claims (12)

In the jaw pulling device,
It is fixed to the upper jaw of the user and includes a clip device for pulling the lower jaw edge of the user,
The clip device unit, and a fixed support that is fixed and supported over the upper jaw,
First and second hooking tip parts formed on both sides of the fixed support part and pulling up and pulling the lower jaw edge;
And a first arm and a second arm formed between the fixed support and the first and second hooking tip portions to support the first and second hooking portions.
delete 2. The jaw pulling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fixed support portion is made of a pivot which makes the first and second arms rotatable.
The jaw pulling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second arms are made of an elastic member which provides an elastic force to lift and pull the first and second hooking tips.
The device of claim 4, wherein the elastic member is made of a soft plastic material.
The jaw pulling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second hooking tips or the first and second arms are formed in an "L" or "C" shape.
The jaw pulling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fixed support portion is provided with an adjusting device portion for adjusting the length of the first and second arms.
The method of claim 7, wherein the adjusting device portion, the hook portion provided in the first arm,
Jaw pulling device characterized in that formed in the second arm is composed of at least one detachable portion detachable from the hook portion as the first and second arms move.
9. The pull apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the hook portion and the detachable portion are made of an embossed leaf spring.
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