KR20170098536A

KR20170098536A - Device for Preventing from Snoring

Info

Publication number: KR20170098536A
Application number: KR1020160020572A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김정경
Original assignee: 김정경
Priority date: 2016-02-22
Filing date: 2016-02-22
Publication date: 2017-08-30

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea. According to the present invention, a sleeping posture is changed, and thus snoring is alleviated. The device according to the present invention comprises: a compression switch interfaced by pressing of a regular level of pressure; a vibrator for generating vibration; a battery accommodation unit for accommodating a battery; a body for accommodating the vibrator, and made of a biocompatible and elastic material; and a wearing unit capable of being worn on a back of a human body. Moreover, the device preferably further comprises: a strength adjusting button capable of adjusting the strength of vibration of the vibrator; a timer for making the vibrator generate vibration at an appointed time or periodically; and a means for outputting a sound when the vibrator is vibrated. The device of the present invention generates vibration by the vibrator operated by pressing of a regular level of pressure by a back of a human body, and periodically generates vibration at an appointed time by the timer. Also, the device is prevented from being separated from a human body due to a movement during a sleep. Thus, a posture is continuously changed, and snoring can be alleviated.

Description

Device for Preventing from Snoring}

The present invention relates to a device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea, and more particularly, to a device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea in a sleeping person by alleviating snoring.

In general, snoring is not a sound from the nose, but rather a narrowing of the airway that moves through the respiration process, including the vomit, which causes the organs to vibrate by moving airflow.

Especially, obese adult men tend to have severe nose when their lower jaw is small and sagging backward and their necks are short and thick, which is often the case where the neck is narrow and the airway is difficult to secure. If this snoring is severe, it may cause loud noise.

Not only are there problems, but there are serious problems that accompany sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a period of breathing for a while, but after a certain limit of breathing to take a break, especially in the case of the autonomic reflex reaction is dull,

It is a long time to get rid of choking. These sleep apnea syndromes not only cause loud snoring, but also reduce the quality of sleep, resulting in severe drowsiness and chronic fatigue in spite of sufficient sleeping time,

Such as the decline of gravity. In addition, such sleep apnea can cause hypertension, arrhythmia, and even sudden death, as a complication of the cardiopulmonary system.

Conventionally, a device for preventing snoring or sleep apnea, that is, a snoring prevention pillow is used as a device for preventing snoring and for securing airway, or a nose padding mechanism for smoothly communicating air through the nose , Mouth breathing during sleep

And the mouth closing mechanism that induces respiration of the nasal air is used.

Among the methods conventionally used, the use of a snoring prevention pillow has been disclosed in Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-0135700 (name of a design: a pillow with a vibration part). This pillow is frequently misplaced by movement during sleep

There is a problem that the effectiveness is low.

In the case of using a nose pad or an oral closure device, it has been disclosed in Korean Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 20-1998-0055703 (name of a design: a snoring tube for preventing snoring and sleep apnea). This nasal breathing tube has the advantage of preventing snoring by inducing nasal breathing, but it is not only inconvenient to use because it is inserted into the nose, but also has a problem that it is difficult to use when nasal congestion or nasal congestion occurs.

In addition, snoring occurs most often in an upright posture. These snoring can temporarily stop the snoring by changing the posture of the sleeping person, but it often happens that the snoring is returned to the lying posture again after a while. Ta

Therefore, it is required to develop a device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea which alleviates snoring by continuously changing the posture of the sleeping person so that the sleeping person does not keep the posture lying straight.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a snoring device and a snoring device that can prevent snoring for a long time while the back is in contact with the snare, And a sleep apnea prevention device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea that causes vibration to be periodically generated at a time reserved by a timer to alleviate snoring.

As described above, the apparatus for preventing snoring and sleep apnea according to the present invention generates vibrations by a vibrator operated by pressing of a certain pressure by the back of the body, periodically generates vibration at a reserved time by a timer, During sleeping

Thereby preventing the snoring and the sleep apnea prevention device from being detached from the body, thereby alleviating the snoring by continuously changing the posture.

1 is a perspective view showing a schematic structure of a device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea according to the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a view showing the state of use of the apparatus for preventing snoring and sleep apnea according to the present invention. Fig.
3 is a cross-sectional view of one form of the oscillator;

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the apparatus for preventing snoring and sleep apnea according to the present invention is characterized in that it prevents the sleeping of the snare to prevent the snare and the airway from clogging. In addition, the device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea according to the present invention is a device

A main body made of a biocompatible and elastic material which accommodates the vibrator and a main body made of an elastic material, And the back of the body

And a wearable portion which can be worn.

In addition, it is preferable that the present invention further includes a strength adjusting button for adjusting the intensity of the vibrator vibrations, and a timer for causing the vibrator to generate vibration at a predetermined time or periodically. In addition, it is preferable to further include a means for outputting sound when the vibrator vibrates.

Hereinafter, an apparatus for preventing snoring and sleep apnea according to the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic structure of a device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a state of use of a device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea according to the present invention. As shown in Fig. 1, the snoring according to the present invention and the sleep apnea

The apparatus 100 includes a vibrator 10 provided with a pressure switch 11 and generating vibrations, a body 20 made of a biocompatible material containing the vibrator 10, (Not shown). The vibrator 10 is shown in Fig. 1B

It is preferable to form it on the part which is in contact with the body as shown in the figure.

The vibrator (10) is provided with a pressure switch (11) which is contacted by a certain pressure, and generates vibration. If the wearer wearing the apparatus for preventing snoring and sleep apnea according to the present invention keeps lying in an upright position,

A pressure is externally applied to the vibrator 10,

The oscillation circuit 10 is caused to vibrate by the ON operation of the oscillation circuit 11 due to the pressing of the oscillation circuit 11

Will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 3). The vibration generated at this time is transmitted to the wearer, thereby helping the wearer to change the sleeping posture from the upright posture by being stimulated.

The vibrator 10 may further include a strength adjusting button 21 for adjusting the intensity of the vibration so that it can be selected according to the sensitivity of the wearer. In addition, the oscillator 10 is provided with a timer (not shown)

(22) is further provided so that the vibration is transmitted to the wearer by adjusting the time. The vibrator 10 is also provided with sound output means

(23) is further provided. At this time, the audio output means 23 is turned ON / OFF

In addition, when the wearer can not feel the vibration due to the vibration of the vibrator 10, the voice is outputted and the auditory stimulation is provided to relax the snoring. As shown in FIG. 1A, the intensity adjustment button 21, the timer 22, the audio output

It is preferable that the means 23 is formed on the surface opposite to the portion contacting the body (i.e., the portion where the vibrator 10 is formed). Particularly, the sound output means 23 is provided to provide additional stimulation when the vibration generated by the vibrator 10 is insufficient to stimulate the user

When the sound output means 23 is formed on the surface of the main body 20 which is in contact with the body, the sound can not be spread well and the purpose of the sound output means 23 can not be achieved. It is very preferable to form it.

The battery accommodating unit 24 accommodates a battery for supplying power to the vibrator 10. When the battery has reached the end of its life, the battery can be replaced or charged through an AC or DC power source .

The body 20 accommodates the vibrator 10 and is a part directly contacting the back of the wearer, and thus is made of a biocompatible material. The body 20 is provided with means for operating the vibrator 10 such as a strength adjusting button 21, a timer 22, an audio output means 23,

(I.e., a portion 24) may be disposed and provided.

The wearer 30 is attached to the back or side of the main body 20 and has a function of allowing the wearer to fix the main body 20 back to the wearer's body and fastening means such as a hook- Is used. As shown in the use state diagram of Fig. 2

The wearer 30 is preferably composed of a chest strap 31 and a shoulder strap 32 so as to be stably fixed to the wearer's body and each of the chest strap length adjuster 31a and the shoulder strap length It is further preferable that a regulating portion 32a is additionally provided. FIG. 2 (A) is a rear view of the user wearing the snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 (B) is a conceptual view will be. As shown in FIG. 2C, the chest strap length adjuster 31a may be provided with a plurality of pairs of fastening loops spaced apart at a predetermined interval, thereby functioning as a fastening means. As described above, the wearer 30 can appropriately adjust and fix the length adjusters 31a and 32a so that the snoring and sleep apnea prevention apparatus 100 is in contact with the wearer's body, The snoring and sleep apnea prevention apparatus 100 can be prevented from being separated from the body by the movement at the time of sleep, thereby allowing the wearer to continuously change his or her posture without maintaining the posture lying straight.

3, one embodiment of a vibrator constituting the device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea according to the present invention will be described. Only the vibrating lid 12 and the fixing portion 15 can be observed outside the vibrator 10 and the configuration for generating vibration and sensing pressure can be formed inside the vibration lid 12

. The lower end of the side surface of the vibration lid 12 is fitted in the recess 15a formed in the fixing portion 15 so that the vibration lid 12 can be moved up and down by the external pressure, Once the external pressure is removed, it can be returned to its original state.

It is preferable to provide the elastic body 12b at the lower end of the concave portion 15a where the lower end of the side face of the vibration lid 12 is fitted so that the vibration lid 12 receives the restoring force. The elastic body

Since the side surface of the vibration lid 12 and the concave portion 15a into which the vibration lid 12 is fitted have a circular shape, a circular spring or a rubber-like material An elastic body may be used. Further, instead of forming the concave portion 15a in the fixing portion 15, the lower portion of the side surface of the vibration lid 12 is fitted,

It is also possible to form a guide line protruding from the upper surface of the base plate 15.

A spring 13 and a spring shaft 13a are provided at an inner center portion of the vibrator 10 and a pressure switch 11 is provided at one side of the spring shaft 13a. When the vibration lid 12 is moved downward toward the fixing portion 15 by the external pressure (at the time of Fig. 3)

The inner ceiling of the spring 12 presses the spring shaft 13a provided with the spring 13. In order to allow downward movement of the spring shaft 13a,

(15a) into which the spring (12) is fitted is formed on the lower end side of the spring shaft (13a)

. Both ends of the spring 13 are fixed by the engaging portion 13b and the fixing portion 15 of the spring shaft 13a so that the spring 13 is compressed as the spring shaft 13a moves downward, And then, when the pressure is removed,

(12) to its original position.

A pressure switch 11 is provided at one side of the spring shaft 13a so that the pressure switch 11 moves downward together with the spring shaft 13a and contacts the contact 14a provided on the upper portion of the motor 14 do. The contact 14a is formed so that the contact portion of the pressure switch 11 is made of metal,

A part of the circuit is disconnected or the switch is opened, and the circuit is closed by the above-mentioned process so that the oscillating circuit is operated. Alternatively, the pressure switch 11 is turned on to send an ON signal to the control circuit, Work for a period of time

It is also possible to configure it to cooperate. As described above, when the pressure switch 11 comes into contact with the contact 14a and the vibration circuit is activated, the pushing portion 14a provided on the shaft of the motor 14 and whose outer diameter is not constant, (12a) provided on one side of the inside

The vibrating lid 12 vibrates. Of course, even if a mechanism such as a polyphonic link or a mechanism in which gears and polyphonic links are mixed is provided on the shaft of the motor 14, vibration may be generated

Here, an example of a design that generates vibration in the simplest manner is shown.

In addition to the contact of the contact 14a, the motor 14 is preferably further provided with a control circuit for controlling the operation of the motor 14 by means of a timer and a strength adjusting button.

3, the operation principle of the pressure sensing and the vibration generation is conceptually shown. However, in order to minimize the inconvenience of the wearer and improve the comfort of the wearer, the height of the vibrator 10 Thinner than

. In order to reduce the thickness of the entire device, a circuit for vibrating the pressure switch and the motor may be constituted by using a piezoelectric element which generates a voltage by sensing the pressure instead of the above configuration.

It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims, That various modifications can be made

Of course.

10: Oscillator 11: Pressure switch
12: vibration cover 12a: protrusion 12b: elastic body
13: spring 13a: spring shaft 13b:
14: motor 14a: contact point 14b:
15: fixing part 15a:
20: Body 21: Strength control button
22: Timer 23: Audio output means
24: Battery compartment 30: Wear part
31: chest strap 31a: chest strap length adjuster
32: shoulder strap 32a: shoulder strap length adjuster

Claims

Claim

A pressure switch which is brought into contact by pressing of a constant pressure; A vibrator that generates vibration;
A battery compartment accommodating a battery for supplying power; A body made of a biocompatible and elastic material that accommodates the vibrator; And a wearer coupled to the side or back of the main body and adapted to be worn on the back of the body.

3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the vibrator further comprises a strength adjusting button capable of adjusting the intensity of the vibration.

The method of claim 3,
Wherein the oscillator further comprises a timer for generating a vibration at a predetermined time or periodically.

5. The compound according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
Wherein the vibrator further comprises voice output means for outputting voice when vibrating.