TWI818818B - Tongue depression auxiliary device - Google Patents

Abstract

A tongue depression auxiliary device comprising a dental kit and a pushing member, wherein the dental kit is detachably set in the mouth, the pushing member is attached to the dental kit, and the pushing member extends from the dental kit in the direction of the jaw to support the tongue and push the tongue. This breathing training device can be worn during both waking and sleeping hours and has the effect of increasing lung capacity and stimulating the activation of the fascia. In addition, it can also achieve the effect of stress relief and relaxation of breathing and improve the phenomenon of insomnia or snoring.

Description

Tongue depressor aid

The present invention relates to a breathing training device, and in particular to a tongue depressor assistive device that can increase vital capacity and reduce the frequency of inhalation/ventilation.

Generally speaking, during exercise, the human body's muscle tissue will use adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to produce repeated contractions. As the exercise time increases, the concentration of ATP will gradually decrease, resulting in reduced muscle function and muscle fatigue. . In particular, when many people engage in strenuous exercise, they are prone to dizziness, lack of energy, etc., and in severe cases, chest tightness, shortness of breath, asthma, etc. Currently, although there are technologies to promote aerobic exercise to train lung capacity and expand chest Exercise (such as stretching) to expand the chest to train lung capacity or adjust breathing methods to specifically use abdominal breathing to train lung capacity. However, these exercises or training must be done consciously and specifically to be completed. Currently, there is no technology that enables the user to perform the above-mentioned vital capacity training consciously or unconsciously.

In view of this, one purpose of the present invention is to provide a tongue depressor assistive device, which can train the muscles of the body to control breathing behavior whether the user is conscious or not, thereby increasing lung capacity and body function, and the effect of use during exercise is even better. Obviously, this is used to solve the above-mentioned problems of common knowledge and skills.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention proposes a tongue depressor assistive device, which is used in an oral cavity. The oral cavity includes an oral cavity opening, an upper row of teeth, a lower row of teeth, a tongue portion, and is located near the lower row of teeth and close to the oral cavity. The lower jaw on one side of the opening is connected to a uvula on the side of the upper jaw away from the oral opening. The tongue depressor auxiliary device is characterized in that the tongue depressor is composed of a tooth set and a supporting piece, wherein the tooth set can The detachable sleeve is installed in the oral cavity; and the supporting member is connected to the dental set, and the supporting member extends from the dental set toward the direction of the mandible to support the tongue and push the tongue toward the direction of the mandible. .

Wherein, the top peripheral edge of the supporting member is connected to the dental component, and the bottom side of the supporting component protrudes from the bottom side of the dental component and extends from the dental component toward the mandible, so as to move the tongue toward the mandible. and the direction of the mouth opening.

Wherein, the dental set is detachably mounted on the lower row of teeth.

Wherein, the dental set is detachably mounted on the upper row of teeth.

Wherein, the bottom side of the supporting member contacts the tongue portion, and the top side of the supporting member is separated from the upper palate or the uvula with a gap.

Wherein, the top side of the supporting piece does not protrude from the top side of the dental set, and the bottom side of the supporting piece extends from the dental set toward the lower jaw and protrudes from the bottom side of the dental set.

Wherein, the surface of the top side of the supporting member forms a guide surface.

Wherein, the bottom side of the supporting member extends a length from the bottom side of the dental unit toward the direction of the mandible, and the supporting member moves the tongue toward the direction of the mandible by a distance corresponding to the length of the supporting member. length.

Wherein, the cross-sectional area of the supporting member gradually decreases from the top side to the bottom side to form a drainage space.

Wherein, the dental set includes a dental tray and a bracket, and the bracket is located on the dental tray.

Based on the above, the tongue depressor auxiliary device of the present invention has the following advantages:

(1) By pushing the tongue toward the lower jaw, rather than just blocking the tongue from retreating, the cross-sectional area of the throat opening (air intake area and expiration area) can be effectively expanded to increase lung capacity, and there will be no accumulation of saliva that cannot be eliminated. problem.

(2) By pushing the tongue toward the lower jaw, it does not just prevent the airflow from vibrating the soft tissues in the mouth, such as the uvula, so it can be worn for a wider range of times, whether awake or sleeping, and can be worn It has the effect of increasing lung capacity and stimulating fascia to activate self-healing ability, especially when used during exercise.

(3) By increasing the air intake and expiration volume per unit time and effectively reducing the inspiratory frequency and ventilation frequency, it can train and improve lung capacity, strengthen physical fitness and improve muscle strength output, and can relieve stress and The effect of relaxing breathing can also improve insomnia or snoring.

(4) By pushing the tongue toward the lower jaw, the user can be trained to change breathing habits, such as changing from oral breathing to nasal breathing, and from chest breathing to abdominal breathing.

In order to enable Jun Shen to have a further understanding of the technical features and technical effects of the present invention, preferred embodiments and accompanying detailed descriptions are provided below.

10: Oral cavity

11:Throat opening

12: Oral opening

13:Throat

14: Upper row of teeth

16: Lower row of teeth

18: Tongue

20: Jaw

22: Palate

24:Uvula

30:Dental kit

31a: Front center part

31b: left side

31c: right side

32:dental tray

34:Bracket

40: Support piece

41a: Top side

41b: Bottom side

41c: Surface

100: Tongue depressor assistive device

L: length

Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional view of the tongue depressor assistive device of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic rear view of the tongue depressor assistive device of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of the tongue depressor assistive device of the present invention worn in the oral cavity.

Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of a general oral cavity without wearing the tongue depressor assistive device of the present invention.

In order to facilitate understanding of the technical features, content and advantages of this invention and the effects it can achieve, this invention is described in detail below with diagrams and in the form of expressions of embodiments. The purpose of the diagrams used is only They are for illustration and auxiliary instructions, and may not represent the true proportions and precise configurations of the creation after its implementation. Therefore, the proportions and configurations of the attached drawings should not be interpreted to limit the scope of rights in the actual implementation of this creation. In addition, to facilitate understanding, the same elements in the following embodiments are labeled with the same symbols for explanation.

In addition, unless otherwise noted, the terms used throughout the specification and patent application generally have the ordinary meanings of each term used in the field, the content disclosed herein, and the specific content. Certain terms used to describe the invention are discussed below or elsewhere in this specification to provide those skilled in the art with additional guidance in describing the invention.

The use of "first", "second", "third", etc. in this article does not specifically refer to the order or sequence, nor is it used to limit the present invention. It is only used to distinguish components described by the same technical terms. Or just an operation.

Secondly, if the words "include", "includes", "have", "contains", etc. are used in this article, they are all open terms, which means including but not limited to.

Please refer to Figures 1 to 4. Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional view of the tongue depressor assistive device of the present invention. Figure 2 is a schematic rear view of the tongue depressor assistive device of the present invention. Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of the tongue depressor assistive device of the present invention worn in the oral cavity. Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of a general oral cavity without wearing the tongue depressor assistive device of the present invention. The tongue depressor 100 of the present invention is used in the oral cavity 10 , wherein the oral cavity 10 includes an oral cavity opening 12 , an upper row of teeth 14 , a lower row of teeth 16 , a tongue 18 , and a tongue portion located on the side of the lower row of teeth 16 close to the oral cavity opening 12 The lower jaw 20 and the uvula 24 connected to the side of the upper jaw 22 away from the oral cavity opening 12 .

The tongue depressor assistive device 100 of the present invention consists of a dental set 30 and a supporting member 40. The dental set 30 and the supporting member 40 are made of materials such as but not limited to rubber, resin or plastic, and the dental set 30 and the supporting member 40 are made of materials such as rubber, resin or plastic. The materials may be the same or different from each other, and the hardness may also be the same or different from each other. The dental set 30 is detachably mounted in the oral cavity 10 , and the supporting member 40 is connected to the dental set 30 . The dental set 30 is, for example, detachably mounted on the upper row of teeth 14 . The present invention takes the dental set 30 being set on the lower row of teeth 16 as a preferred example, but the invention is not limited thereto. The dental set 30 can also be selectively and detachably set on the upper row of teeth 14, or at the same time. It is placed on the upper row of teeth 14 and the lower row of teeth 16 . The peripheral edge of the top side 41a of the supporting member 40 can be, for example, the integrated connecting tooth set 30 , and the supporting member 40 can also be, for example, the detachable connecting tooth set 30 . The supporting member 40 extends from the dental component 30 toward the lower jaw 20 to contact and force the tongue 18 . The supporting member 40 may be, for example, a hollow sealed bump or a solid bump (as shown in FIG. 3 ). The bottom side 41 b of the supporting member 40 is, for example, in contact with the central area of the tongue 18 . When the dental kit 30 of the present invention is placed on the teeth, the supporting member 40 will forcefully push the tongue 18 toward the lower jaw 20, for example, making the tongue 18 appear concave, or even causing the tongue 18 (including the tongue tip, Tongue body and tongue base) move forward in the direction of the mouth opening 12, that is, away from the throat 13. The throat opening 11 is a breathing passage. The throat opening 11 is located above the throat 13 and adjacent to the uvula 24 and tongue 18 in the oral cavity 10 . Therefore, the throat opening 11 can be naturally expanded by pushing the tongue 18 . In other words, the cross-sectional area of the throat opening 11 after the tongue part 18 is forced to be pushed will be larger than the cross-sectional area of the throat opening 11 without the tongue part 18 being pushed, which means that the breathing passage is smoother. One of the features of the present invention is that the supporting member 40 not only presses the tongue 18, but also pushes the tongue 18 toward the lower jaw 20, deforming the tongue 18 and even forcing the tongue The part 18 moves downward/forward to expand the air intake area (cross-sectional area)/exhalation area of the throat opening 11, and also stimulates the fascia to activate the self-healing ability. The tongue depressor auxiliary device 100 of the present invention can increase the air intake volume and ventilation volume, and can also reduce the frequency of inhalation and ventilation, which means that the lung capacity can be increased. When the user performs exercise (especially strenuous exercise), it is not easy to feel tired Tiredness, and increasing lung capacity will be of positive help to human functions such as the cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, and autonomic nervous system.

Another feature of the present invention is that the bottom side 41b of the supporting member 40 protrudes from the bottom side of the dental set 30, and the bottom side 41b of the supporting member 40 extends (protrudes) from the dental set 30 toward the lower jaw 20. A length L, for example, this length L is any value between about 0 cm and about 10 cm, so that the bottom side 41b of the supporting member 40 can support the tongue 18 and even push the tongue 18 toward the lower jaw 20 A distance. The bottom side 41 b of the supporting member 40 extends by a distance corresponding to the distance by which the tongue 18 is pushed. The greater the distance the tongue 18 is pushed, the greater the extent to which the throat opening 11 is expanded. The top side 41a and the surface 41c of the supporting member 40 are preferably not protruding from (that is, flush with or lower than) the top side of the tooth set 30 . Another feature of the present invention is that the supporting member 40 only moves the tongue 18 and does not move the upper palate 22 or the uvula 24, nor does it need to resist the upper palate 22 or the uvula 24. Therefore, whether it is the dental assembly 30 or the supporting member, The resisting member 40 will not prevent air from entering the throat opening 11, so the present invention does not require additional ventilation holes. For example, when using the tongue depressor 100, only the bottom side 41b of the supporting member 40 contacts the tongue 18, and the surface 41c of the top side 41a of the supporting member 40 does not contact the palate 22 or the uvula. twenty four. That is to say, the top side 41a of the supporting member 40 is separated from the upper palate 22 or the uvula 24 by a gap, and the surface 41c of the top side 41a is not substantially protruding from (i.e., flush with or lower than) the top of the dental component 30 side. The surface 41c is preferably flat, inclined or concave to form a guide surface, and the surface 41c is preferably flat to avoid affecting the respiratory airflow and to guide the airflow. In addition, the outer contour of the supporting member 40 is convex downward, and may be in the shape of a symmetrical or asymmetric cone-shaped convex, that is, the width (cross-sectional area) of the top side 41a of the supporting member 40 is larger than the bottom side 41b The width (cross-sectional area). In addition, the outer contour of the supporting member 40 can be of any shape. As long as the bottom side 41b of the supporting member 40 can substantially move the tongue 18, it is applicable to the present invention, and the surface 41c of the top side 41a of the supporting member 40 is It is preferable to have a guide surface capable of guiding air flow. In addition, the surface 41c of the top side 41a of the supporting member 40 can also be in other forms that help guide the airflow, and is not limited to a horizontal surface, a curved surface or an inclined surface, so as to avoid reducing the respiratory airflow. The support piece can be 40 For example, it extends vertically from top to bottom in the direction from the oral cavity opening 12 to the throat opening 11 , or slopes from top to bottom in the direction from the oral cavity opening 12 to the throat opening 11 , that is, it slopes downward in a direction away from the oral cavity opening 12 . In the same way, the supporting member 40 may also be inclined from top to bottom from the inside to the outside of the oral cavity opening 12 , that is, inclined downward in a direction close to the oral cavity opening 12 . For example, the width (cross-sectional area) of the supporting member 40 gradually decreases from the top side 41a to the bottom side 41b to form a drainage space. Therefore, when the supporting member 40 of the present invention presses the bottom side 41b against the tongue 18, the saliva in the oral cavity 10 can automatically flow into the throat 13 through the drainage space between the top side 41a and the bottom side 41b for swallowing, so it will not There is a phenomenon that accumulation of saliva cannot be eliminated. Of course, there is no need to add drainage holes on the support member 40, and naturally there will be no problem of accumulation of dirt in the drainage holes.

The dental component 30 of the tongue depressor assistive device 100 of the present invention has, for example, a U-shaped structure, which generally conforms to the outer shape of the user's upper jaw 22 and/or lower jaw 20 . The dental set 30 has a front center portion 31a, a left side portion 31b, and a right side portion 31c. The dental set 30 at least includes a dental tray 32 and a bracket 34 , wherein the bracket 34 is located on the dental tray 32 . The bracket 34 may be a U-shaped groove or optionally formed with an outer shape suitable for tightly fitting the user's teeth. The opening direction of the brackets 34 of the dental tray 32 is toward the lower row of teeth 16 to be socketed (and/or can also be toward the upper row of teeth 14), so that the brackets 34 can be used to socket the dental set 30 on the user. On the lower row of teeth 16 and/or on the upper row of teeth 14. In the present invention, the dental kit 30 is set on the lower row of teeth 16 as a preferred example, so the opening direction of the bracket 34 is toward the lower row of teeth 16 .

The tongue depressor 100 of the present invention can forcefully push the tongue 18 to open the throat opening 11 in the oral cavity 10. Therefore, the amount of air and oxygen intake per unit time will also increase, so it can effectively optimize physical fitness and Improve muscle strength output. The wider the throat opening 11 is, the better the above effect will be. Since the tongue depressor 100 of the present invention forces the tongue 18 to move toward the mandible 20, wearing it for a period of time (such as several days) can not only exercise and activate the fascia of the tongue 18, but also train the tongue. Part 18 is accustomed to this shifting state. The invention can change the user's breathing habit from oral breathing to nasal breathing. In addition, the present invention can also Effectively trains users to change their breathing habits to abdominal breathing. In other words, the present invention allows the user to change all or part of the original thoracic breathing (TB) to abdominal breathing (AB). Abdominal breathing allows a higher gas exchange rate in the alveoli, and the inspiratory volume/ventilation volume will increase, which can also reduce the number and frequency of breathing. Taking the normal adult breathing rate as an example, which is about 12 to 16 times per minute, the tongue depressor assistive device of the present invention can reduce the user's breathing rate per minute. It can be seen that no matter at any time, such as reading, exercising or sleeping, especially during intense exercise, as long as the user wears the tongue depressor auxiliary device 100 in the mouth 10, the lung capacity can be increased and the inhalation/ventilation can be reduced. Frequency, naturally you will not feel tired easily and will be more calm and relaxed, relieve stress, and you will be more efficient and achieve better results in whatever you do. In addition, one of the side effects of the present invention is that if the tongue depressor 100 is worn during sleep, the cross-sectional area of the throat opening 11 will not be reduced due to the relaxation and retreat of the tongue 18 muscles, so snoring can be avoided and sleep apnea can be solved. disease problem. In addition, because the tongue depressor assistive device of the present invention can forcefully push the tongue 18 to open the throat opening 11 in the oral cavity 10, instead of just resisting the tongue 18 to prevent the tongue 18 from retreating (retraction), the unit time The air intake and oxygen intake will also increase accordingly, and training can increase lung capacity. The effect is more obvious during exercise (especially intense exercise or long-term exercise), so it can effectively optimize physical fitness and improve muscle strength output, and even When the tongue 18 is pushed, the entire tongue 18 will be pulled, even the root of the tongue 18, or even the throat, so the corresponding fascia will also be stimulated and activated, which can help the user exert his or her own self-healing ability.

To sum up, the tongue depressor auxiliary device of the present invention has the following advantages:

(1) By pushing the tongue toward the lower jaw, rather than just blocking the tongue from retreating, the cross-sectional area of the throat opening (air intake area and expiration area) can be effectively expanded to increase lung capacity, and there will be no accumulation of saliva that cannot be eliminated. problem.

(2) By pushing the tongue toward the lower jaw, it does not just prevent the airflow from vibrating the soft tissues in the mouth, such as the uvula, so it can be worn for a wider range of times, whether awake or sleeping, and can be worn It has the effect of increasing lung capacity and stimulating fascia to activate self-healing ability, especially when used during exercise.

(3) By increasing the air intake and expiration volume per unit time and effectively reducing the inspiratory frequency and ventilation frequency, it can train and improve lung capacity, strengthen physical fitness and improve muscle strength output, and can relieve stress and The effect of relaxing breathing can also improve insomnia or snoring.

(4) By pushing the tongue toward the lower jaw, the user can be trained to change breathing habits, such as changing from oral breathing to nasal breathing, and from chest breathing to abdominal breathing.

The above is only illustrative and not restrictive. Any equivalent modifications or changes that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention shall be included in the appended patent scope.

30:Dental kit

31a: Front center part

31b: left side

31c: right side

32:dental tray

34:Bracket

40: Support piece

41a: Top side

41b: Bottom side

100: Tongue depressor assistive device

Claims (10)

A tongue depressor auxiliary device is used in an oral cavity, which includes an oral cavity opening, an upper row of teeth, a lower row of teeth, a tongue, a lower jaw located on the side of the lower row of teeth close to the oral cavity opening, and a connection A uvula on the side of the upper jaw away from the mouth opening, characterized in that: the tongue depressor auxiliary device consists of a dental set and a supporting member, wherein the dental set is detachably set in the oral cavity; And the supporting member is connected to the dental set, and the supporting member extends from the dental set toward the mandible to support the tongue and push the tongue toward the mandible, thereby expanding a throat opening of the oral cavity. The cross-sectional area and the fascia of the tongue are stimulated, and the surface of the top side of the supporting member forms a guide surface to guide the airflow. The tongue depressing aid of claim 1, wherein the top peripheral edge of the supporting member is connected to the dental set, and the bottom side of the supporting member protrudes from the bottom side of the dental set and extends from the dental set to the lower jaw. Extend in the direction to push the tongue toward the lower jaw and the mouth opening. The tongue depressor assistive device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dental set is detachably mounted on the lower row of teeth. The tongue depressor assistive device according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the dental set is detachably mounted on the upper row of teeth. The tongue depressing aid of claim 1, wherein the bottom side of the supporting member contacts the tongue, and the top side of the supporting member is separated from the palate or the uvula by a gap. The tongue depressing aid as described in claim 1 or 5, wherein the top side of the supporting member does not protrude from the top side of the dental set, and the bottom side of the supporting member extends from the dental set toward the direction of the mandible. And protrude from the bottom side of the tooth set. The tongue depressor auxiliary device according to claim 1 or 5, wherein the surface of the top side of the supporting member is flat to form the guide surface. As claimed in claim 1, the tongue depressor assistive device, wherein the bottom side of the supporting member extends a length from the bottom side of the dental appliance toward the direction of the mandible, and the supporting member pushes the tongue toward the direction of the mandible. A distance corresponds to the length of the supporting member. The tongue depressing aid as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cross-sectional area of the supporting member gradually decreases from the top side to the bottom side to form a drainage space. The tongue depressor assistive device as described in claim 1, wherein the dental set includes a dental tray and a bracket, and the bracket is located on the dental tray.