KR20220026166A - Magnetic system - Google Patents

Abstract

A magnetic system according to the present invention comprises: a filler inserted into the soft palate; and a magnet holder placed in the intraoral space, and having a second magnetic body positioned in front of the soft palate, wherein the second magnetic body and the filler act by attractive force. According to the present invention, operation reliability of the magnetic body can be improved.

Description

Magnetic system {Magnetic system}

The present invention relates to a magnetic body system. More particularly, it relates to a device for improving sleep apnea that can improve or prevent sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a condition in which the airway is blocked during sleep, preventing breathing. The adverse effect on the patient's health caused by this phenomenon has reached a considerable level.

In order to improve the problem of sleep apnea, the inventor has applied for Publication No. 10-2020-0010960, a magnetic device and a system. In addition, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-508893 has been disclosed.

In the above inventions, a magnetic first graft is implanted in the soft palate, and a magnetic or electric field is applied to the first graft, so that the first graft and the soft palate implanted with the first graft are moved by magnetism. This will secure the airway and prevent sleep apnea.

The above inventions can secure the airway by moving the soft palate. However, in order to apply a magnetic or electric field to the first graft, a separate device using energy is required.

For example, the device may have a second graft implanted into the body with a predetermined distance relationship to the first graft. The first graft and the second graft always generate a mutual magnetic force. For this reason, during daily life, the soft palate often moves differently from human intentions. This makes the user uncomfortable.

As another example, the device may include an installation device that is installed only when necessary. However, if the first graft and the installation device are far apart, even if a magnetic force is applied, sufficient force cannot be obtained. The installation device does not exert enough force to operate the graft together with the soft palate. If the magnetic field is too large, it may adversely affect health. If the installation device or the first graft is enlarged in order to increase the magnetic field, there is a problem inconvenient for the user.

When the installation device and the first graft exert a pushing force to each other, it is not preferable because the movement direction of the soft palate may not be in the desired direction and may be distorted.

Publication No. 10-2020-0010960 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-508893

The present invention proposes a magnetic body system in which the graft and the installation device are adjacent to each other by improving the above problems.

The present invention proposes a magnetic body system that can be safely used only during sleep.

In the magnetic system according to the present invention, the filler is inserted into the soft palate; And placed in the intraoral space, a magnet holder having a second magnetic material positioned in front of the soft palate is included, and the second magnetic material and the filler act as attractive forces. According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent snoring and suppress sleep apnea.

According to the present invention, there is an advantage that the user does not interfere with his daily life by using it only when necessary.

According to the present invention, since the graft and the magnet can be close, there is an advantage that the operation reliability of the magnetic body is improved.

1 is a component diagram of a magnetic body system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a view showing a schematic configuration of a magnetic body system according to an embodiment;
3 is a view showing a process of inserting the filler.
4 is a view showing a process of manufacturing the filler.
5 is a view for explaining a magnet holder for mounting the second magnetic body in front of the soft palate.
6 is a graph for explaining the attractive force between the filler and the second magnetic material according to the number of the fillers and the magnetic force strength of the second magnetic material.
Fig. 7 is a view for explaining a result of a first simulation;
Fig. 8 is a view for explaining a result of a second simulation;

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented below, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention will be able to easily suggest other embodiments by adding, changing, deleting, and adding components, etc., This will also be said to be included within the scope of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a magnetic body system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , in the magnetic system according to the embodiment, a pillar 2 which is a first magnetic body that can be fastened to the soft palate, and a second magnetic body 1 that applies a magnetic field to the pillar to pull the pillar may include.

The first magnetic material may be inserted into the soft palate. The first magnetic material may be a ferromagnetic material. The second magnetic material may be a ferromagnetic material. The ferromagnetic material may include neodymium. In addition, iron, cobalt, and nickel may be used as the ferromagnetic material. As the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body become rigid static bodies, the second magnetic body may be provided as a rectangular frame having a predetermined thickness. The filler may be provided as a cylinder.

2 is a view showing a schematic configuration of a magnetic body system according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the filler 2 is inserted into the soft palate 3 along the extension direction of the airway. At least one filler may be used. 2(b) shows that two pillars are installed symmetrically. A second magnetic body (1) may be placed in front of the soft palate (3) adjacent to the filler (2). When the second magnetic body 1 is adjacent to the filter 2 , the filler 2 and the second magnetic body 1 can exert sufficient attractive force despite their small size. In other words, it is possible to exert a degree of mutual magnetic force capable of lifting the soft palate.

Figure 2 (a) can be understood that the soft palate (3) is lifted by the second magnetic body (1).

3 is a view showing a process of inserting the filler.

Referring to FIG. 3A , a predetermined needle may be inserted into the soft palate 3 in a state in which the filler 2 is accommodated. The filler may be held at the tip of the inserted needle. After being seated in an appropriate place as shown in Figure 3b, the filler can be installed inside the soft palate and the needle can be removed as shown in Figure 3c.

3D shows that the filler is semi-permanently seated on the soft palate, and the needle is removed.

The filler may be provided as a component harmless to the human body, and may be manufactured using a soft material in order not to interfere with the movement of the soft palate.

4 is a view showing a process of manufacturing the filler.

Referring to FIG. 4A , first, a mold 11 made of PDMS is manufactured. As shown in FIG. 4B, the inside of the mold is filled with a mixture 12 of a soft resin exemplified by eco-flex and magnetic particles exemplified by NdFeB particles. After the soft resin is cured, the cured object is taken out, and the cured object is magnetized as shown in FIG. 4C to realize the magnetized cured object 13 .

4D is a photograph of the pillar, and a magnetic field may be formed in the radial direction of the pillar 2 . Referring to FIGS. 4E and 4H , it can be seen that the filler 2 is magnetic and has elasticity. Accordingly, even when inserted into the soft palate (3), the feeling of foreign body is small and may not interfere with the operation of the soft palate.

5 is a view for explaining a magnet holder for mounting the second magnetic material in front of the soft palate. The second magnetic body may be inserted into the user's oral cavity. The second magnetic body may be mounted when the user sleeps, and removed when the user is active. The second magnetic body may be manufactured in a shape corresponding to the user's body.

5A is a perspective view of the magnet holder, FIG. 5B is a view showing a state in which the magnet holder is mounted to the user, and FIG. 5C is a view for explaining the operation of the magnet holder.

5, the magnet holder 20 has a frame 25 for maintaining the shape of the structure, a second magnetic body 1 placed in a position corresponding to the soft palate among the frames, and the frame in the oral cavity A hanging hook 21 may be included. The second magnetic body 1 may be spaced apart from the soft palate by a predetermined distance before being mounted in the user's oral cavity. The second magnetic body 1 may be adjacent to the surface of the soft palate after being mounted in the user's oral cavity. The second magnetic body (1) may be in contact with the front surface of the soft palate after being mounted in the user's oral cavity. The hook 21 may be caught on the user's upper teeth or gums. The mounting position of the magnet holder 20 may be fixed by the locking hole 21 . The locking hole 21 may be provided in a structure that can be mounted and detached by a user.

The design shape of the frame 25 may correspond to a position in which the soft palate 3 is moved forward so that the pharynx is opened. Through this, breathing through the nose through the pharynx can always occur.

In order to obtain the design shape of the frame 25, the frame 25 includes a first frame 26 corresponding to the roof of the user's mouth, a second frame 27 in which the second magnetic body 1 is installed, and the second A third frame 28 connecting the first and second frames 26 and 27 may be included. The first and second frames 26 and 27 preferably have a three-dimensional volume in order to reduce the feeling of foreign body felt by the user. The third frame 28 may be provided in a structure having a linear skeleton for stable shape maintenance and convenience of wearing.

The user can prevent apnea occurring during sleep by installing the magnetic holder 20 during sleep. Since the user does not need to mount the magnet holder 20 during daily activities, there may be no disturbance in daily life.

6 is a graph illustrating the attractive force between the filler and the second magnetic material according to the number of the fillers and the magnetic force strength of the second magnetic material.

Referring to FIG. 6A , it can be seen that the attractive force increases as the number of the fillers increases. The part where the force is increased moves while the magnet and the filler are attached, and the moment they fall apart from each other at the peak of the force, it rapidly decreases. Since the magnetic force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance, it can be seen that the magnetic force decreases rapidly as the distance increases. As you increase the filler, you can see that it follows a longer distance.

Referring to FIG. 6B , it can be seen that as the magnetic field of the second magnetic body 1 increases, the attractive force increases.

Accordingly, the number of the filler and the second magnetic body may be adjusted according to the symptoms of sleep apnea.

On the other hand, when at least two fillers are installed, an attractive force and a lateral force may be generated according to the sum of the vectors of magnetic force between the filler and the second magnetic body.

At this time, if the lateral force is large, the user may move the soft palate during sleep, and the user may feel a foreign body sensation. In order to improve this problem, a point at which a lateral force between the filler and the second magnetic body is smallest may be selected.

It will be described in more detail below.

7 is a view for explaining a result of the first simulation. 7A is a view showing magnetic field lines generated when the pillar and the second magnetic material are installed, FIG. 7B is a graph showing attractive force and lateral force, and FIG. 7C is a view showing an installation structure of the pillar.

Referring to FIG. 7 , as the second magnetic material, a magnetic material of 20*10*3mm was used, two fillers were symmetrically inserted into the soft palate, and the distance between the soft palate and the magnetic material was set to 2 mm.

In this case, the filler 2 may be placed at a position spaced apart by 6.5 mm from the center of the second magnetic body. It can be seen that the lateral force (Fx) of the attraction becomes zero at this position. When the lateral force is reversed, it is not preferable because the loss of the attractive force Fz is large.

Accordingly, the installed two pillars (2a) (2b) are installed symmetrically in the left and right direction of the soft palate, and the distance between them can be set to 13mm.

8 is a view for explaining the result of the second simulation. 8A is a view showing magnetic field lines generated when the pillar and the second magnetic material are installed, FIG. 8B is a graph showing attractive force and lateral force, and FIG. 8C is a view showing an installation structure of the pillar.

Referring to FIG. 8 , a magnetic material of 20*20*3mm was used as the second magnetic material, two fillers were symmetrically inserted into the soft palate, and the distance between the soft palate and the magnetic material was set to 4.2 mm.

In this case, the filler 2 may be placed at a position spaced apart by 4 mm from the center of the second magnetic body. It can be seen that the lateral force (Fx) of the attraction becomes zero at this position. When the lateral force is reversed, it is not preferable because the loss of the attractive force Fz is large.

Therefore, the installed two pillars (2a) (2b) are installed symmetrically in the left and right direction of the soft palate (3), the distance between them can be set to 8mm.

According to the present invention, the user can prevent the occurrence of sleep apnea by wearing it only when necessary. According to the present invention, the user can improve sleep apnea with minimal invasiveness without interfering with daily life.

1: second magnetic body
2: filler
3: soft palate

Claims (7)

fillers inserted into the soft palate; and
It is placed in the intraoral space and includes a magnet holder having a second magnetic body positioned in front of the soft palate,
The second magnetic body and the filler are a magnetic body system to which attractive forces act. The method of claim 1,
and at least one of the filler and the second magnetic body is a ferromagnetic body. The method of claim 1,
The pillar is a cylinder, and the second magnetic body is a quadrangle. The method of claim 1,
In the magnet holder,
a frame that maintains the structural shape; and
A magnetic body system including a hook for hanging the frame in the oral cavity. 5. The method of claim 4,
In the frame,
At least a portion of the first frame having a shape corresponding to the roof of the mouth;
a second frame in which the second magnetic body is installed; and
and a third frame connecting the first frame and the second frame. 6. The method of claim 5,
The first frame and the second frame have a volume, and the third frame is made of a linear skeleton. 5. The method of claim 4,
The locking device is a magnetic system for hanging the frame on the teeth or gums.

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