WO2017069312A1 - Tool for preventing snoring and bruxism - Google Patents

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WO2017069312A1
WO2017069312A1 PCT/KR2015/011271 KR2015011271W WO2017069312A1 WO 2017069312 A1 WO2017069312 A1 WO 2017069312A1 KR 2015011271 W KR2015011271 W KR 2015011271W WO 2017069312 A1 WO2017069312 A1 WO 2017069312A1
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  • the present invention relates to a snoring and cracking prevention device, and more particularly, to a snoring and cracking prevention device that can be cured or alleviated as well as snoring by a simple configuration and minimizes inconvenience in use.
  • One of the most common treatments for teething is to sleep with the mouthpiece in your mouth.
  • Snoring is usually believed to result from breathing disorders. Attempts have been made to resolve snoring by varying the height of the pillow, but the effect is not satisfactory. And teething prevention mouthpiece can not prevent snoring.
  • Korean Patent Application No. 10-2007-0088299 proposes a snoring mechanism, which is inconvenient to use because of the inconvenience of inserting the instrument through the nasal cavity, and it is not easy to use.
  • 0005210 is a device for changing the sleeping posture by snoring to sense the sound, the complex configuration is economical for the general public to use casually and hassle in use.
  • Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 20-2014-0005801 is proposed by the present invention can obtain a good effect as a simple configuration, but a more improved form in functionality and commerciality is required.
  • An object of the present invention for the above problems to provide a snoring and cracking prevention mechanism that can prevent or alleviate the molars and snoring at the same time.
  • the more specific purpose is to provide a snoring and cracking prevention device with excellent merchandise and ease of use, such as simple configuration, no burden on the cost and long-term use, and other users with different oral structures. Is in.
  • the above object is to be inserted into the oral cavity during sleep, the oral cavity is inserted between the teeth and the lips seated; It is connected to the oral cavity so as to be located between the upper lip and lower lip when in use, including a ventilation means for providing a conduit so that external air can be supplied into the oral cavity through the lips during sleep;
  • the vent means comprises a vent body for providing a tunnel through which air can communicate in a transverse direction;
  • the oral fixation is;
  • An upper fixing plate which is formed to protrude upward from an upper end of the vent pipe and is inserted in the same manner as a mouthpiece between the upper lip and the upper teeth;
  • An upper inner support plate protruding upward from an upper end of the vent pipe at a rear position of the upper fixing plate, the upper inner supporting plate being supported on an inner surface of the upper teeth;
  • a snoring and cracking prevention mechanism comprising a lower inner support plate supported on the inner surface of the lower teeth.
  • the ventilator is opened by the lower end portion that the lower lip contact " It may have a cross-sectional shape of ".
  • the upper wall of the tube body and the upper fixing plate may be connected in a curved form such as the inner wall surface of the semi-cylinder.
  • the lower end of the inner support plate may be formed in the lower end protruding in the direction toward the mouth so that the tongue does not unconsciously block the hole (tunnel) to the vent pipe.
  • the thickness of the upper fixing plate may be configured to gradually become thicker from the top to the bottom.
  • a snoring and cracking prevention device that is easy to manufacture and handle because of its integrated configuration, and is easy to use even when the oral structure and the appearance of teeth are different.
  • FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a snoring and bruxism prevention mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a rear perspective view thereof.
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view of the snoring and cracking prevention mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of Figure 1 showing the state of use of the snoring and cracking prevention mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the present invention is inserted into the oral cavity when sleeping, the oral cavity is inserted between the teeth and the lips fixed; It is connected to the oral cavity so as to be located between the upper lip and lower lip when in use, including a ventilation means for providing a conduit so that external air can be supplied into the oral cavity through the lips during sleep;
  • the vent means comprises a vent body for providing a tunnel through which air can communicate in a transverse direction;
  • the oral fixation is;
  • An upper fixing plate which is formed to protrude upward from an upper end of the vent pipe and is inserted in the same manner as a mouthpiece between the upper lip and the upper teeth;
  • An upper inner support plate protruding upward from an upper end of the vent pipe at a rear position of the upper fixing plate, the upper inner supporting plate being supported on an inner surface of the upper teeth;
  • a snoring and cracking prevention mechanism comprising a lower inner support plate supported on the inner surface of the lower teeth.
  • Snoring and bruxism prevention mechanism of the present invention comprises an oral fixation and aeration means.
  • Snoring and bruxism prevention mechanism of the present invention has a configuration and effect that can simultaneously heal or alleviate snoring and bruxism.
  • Oral fixation is to be inserted into the oral cavity when sleeping, it is sandwiched between the teeth (3,4) and the lips (1,2).
  • Ventilation means is a means for allowing air to communicate between the upper lip (1) and the lower lip (2) when in use.
  • the ventilation means is composed of a ventilation body 20 for providing a tunnel H through which air can communicate in the transverse direction.
  • the vent pipe 20 is opened by the lower end portion that the lower lip touches approximately " It may have a cross-sectional shape of ". This is to give a comfort when using by reducing the contact area with the body. It is decided according to -4 width.
  • the oral cavity is formed integrally with the vent pipe (20).
  • the oral fixation and the tube body 20 may be integrally formed by injection molding.
  • the material is harmless to human body such as silicon, and is easy to clean and has good texture.
  • the mold may be framed with a solid material encased by insert molding, and the surface may be coated with a soft material. According to this configuration, when the core material is made of metal, the shape of the oral fixation part will be able to be adjusted to some extent to fit the user's oral structure.
  • the upper fixing plate 10 is formed to protrude upward from the upper end of the vent pipe 20, and is fitted in the same way as the mouthpiece between the upper lip 1 and the upper teeth 3.
  • the upper fixing plate 10 is in the form of an arc so as to correspond to the average curvature of the mouth when viewed from above.
  • the upper fixing plate 10 has a streamline shape as a whole, and an evacuation groove 11 is provided so that the center of the upper end thereof does not come into contact with the body part in the upper inner side of the upper lip 1.
  • the upper fixing plate 10 is provided at least with a covering width W3 (see FIG. 3).
  • the upper fixing plate 10 may be configured such that the thickness gradually increases from the upper end 12 to the lower end 13 (see FIGS. 2 and 4).
  • the upper lip (1) is comfortably supported to maintain the state away from the lower lip (2).
  • the upper inner support plate 40 supported on the inner surface of the upper teeth 3 protrudes upward from the upper end of the vent pipe 20 at a position behind the upper fixing plate 10.
  • the upper inner support plate 40 is provided with a width (W2) that can support only two to four upper incisors (3), which is considered to reduce foreign matters in use.
  • the outer surface of the upper inner support plate 40 is provided in a shape that can be in close contact with the inner surface of the front teeth (3).
  • the lower inner support plate 30 supported on the inner surface of the lower teeth 4 protrudes downward from the lower end of the vent pipe 20.
  • the lower inner support plate 30 extends in particular from the bottom of the side wall 22 of the vent tube 20.
  • Lower inner support plate 30 is provided with a width (W2) that can support only two to four lower incisors (4), this is also in consideration of reducing foreign matters in use.
  • the upper wall 21 of the vent pipe may be smoothly connected to the upper end 12 of the upper fixing plate 10 in a curved form (ie, in the form of an inner wall surface of a semi-cylinder). This is to allow the inner surface of the upper lip to be comfortably supported on the upper wall 21 of the tube.
  • the lower end 50 in the direction toward the inside of the oral cavity so that the tongue (5) at the top of the lower inner support plate 30 does not unconsciously block the tunnel (H) leading to the vent pipe 20 Can protrude.
  • the lowland 50 is said to perform another function. That is, a user having an oral structure in which the lower teeth 4 are inserted inward may use the outer surface of the lower teeth 4 to be supported by the inner surface 32 of the lower inner support plate. At this time, the low zone 50 is to contact the upper end of the lower teeth (4) to prevent the mouth is completely closed. 4 shows a state in which the lower teeth 4 are supported on the outer surface 31 of the lower inner support plate as a use state for the user with the lower teeth 4 relatively protruding.
  • the user is induced to breathe into the oral cavity during sleep.
  • the snoring phenomenon caused by difficulty in breathing into the nasal cavity is cured or alleviated.
  • direct contact between upper and lower teeth does not occur so that the bruising phenomenon is cured or alleviated.
  • the present invention has a simple configuration, there is no burden on cost and can be used for a long time, and other users have different oral structures, such as being used in common, and the inconvenience of using it is reduced, and excellent merchandise prevents snoring and cracking mechanisms. Applicable to the field.

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The present invention relates to a tool for preventing snoring and bruxism, capable of treating or alleviating bruxism and snoring and minimizing the inconvenience of use by means of a simple configuration.

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코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구Snoring and Bruxism Prevention Mechanisms
본 발명은 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구에 관한 것으로서, 보다 상세하게는 간단한 구성에 의해 코골이는 물론 이갈이까지도 치유 또는 완화할 수 있으며 사용상 불편함이 최소화된 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a snoring and cracking prevention device, and more particularly, to a snoring and cracking prevention device that can be cured or alleviated as well as snoring by a simple configuration and minimizes inconvenience in use.
이갈이는 치아 및 턱관절 등에 악영향을 미치는 수면장애의 일이며 주변에서 흔히 볼 수 있는 증세이다. 이갈이에 대하여 가장 일반적인 대처방법 중 하나는 마우스피스를 입에 물고 수면을 취하는 것이다. This is a type of sleep disorder that adversely affects teeth and jaw joints and is a common symptom in the vicinity. One of the most common treatments for teething is to sleep with the mouthpiece in your mouth.
한편 수면장애의 일종으로 코골이가 있으며 이 역시 주변에서 흔히 경험하게 되는 현상이다. 코골이는 보통 호흡장애로부터 기인하는 것으로 여겨진다. 베개의 높이에 변화를 줌으로써 코골이를 해결하려는 시도가 행해지지만 그 효과는 만족스럽지 못하다. 그리고 이갈이 방지용 마우스피스로 코골이까지 방지할 수는 없다. On the other hand, there is snoring as a kind of sleep disorder, which is also a common phenomenon around. Snoring is usually believed to result from breathing disorders. Attempts have been made to resolve snoring by varying the height of the pillow, but the effect is not satisfactory. And teething prevention mouthpiece can not prevent snoring.
대한민국 특허출원 제10-2007-0088299호는 코골이 방지기구를 제안하고 있는데, 이는 비강을 통해 기구를 삽관하여야 하는 불편함이 있어 사용하기가 쉽지 않은 문제가 있으며, 대한민국 특허출원 제10-2007-0005210호는 코골이 음향을 감지하여 수면자세를 변화시키는 장치로서 구성이 복잡하여 일반인이 부담없이 사용하기에는 경제적인 무리가 따르며 사용상 번거로움이 있다. Korean Patent Application No. 10-2007-0088299 proposes a snoring mechanism, which is inconvenient to use because of the inconvenience of inserting the instrument through the nasal cavity, and it is not easy to use. 0005210 is a device for changing the sleeping posture by snoring to sense the sound, the complex configuration is economical for the general public to use casually and hassle in use.
대한민국 실용신안등록출원 제20-2014-0005801호는 본 발명자가 제안한 것으로 간단한 구성으로서 좋은 효과를 얻을 수 있지만 기능성 및 상품성에 있어서 좀 더 개선된 형태가 필요하다. Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 20-2014-0005801 is proposed by the present invention can obtain a good effect as a simple configuration, but a more improved form in functionality and commerciality is required.
위와 같은 문제에 대한 본 발명의 목적은, 이갈이와 코골이를 동시에 방지 내지 완화시킬 수 있는 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구를 제공하는 것에 있다. 좀 더 구체적인 목적은 구성이 간단하여 비용상 부담이 없고 오랜 사용이 가능하며, 구강구조가 다른 사용자도 공용으로 사용할 수 있는 등 사용상 불편함이 감소되고 상품성이 뛰어난 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구를 제공하는 것에 있다. An object of the present invention for the above problems, to provide a snoring and cracking prevention mechanism that can prevent or alleviate the molars and snoring at the same time. The more specific purpose is to provide a snoring and cracking prevention device with excellent merchandise and ease of use, such as simple configuration, no burden on the cost and long-term use, and other users with different oral structures. Is in.
위와 같은 목적은, 수면시 구강 내에 끼워지는 것으로서, 치아와 입술 사이에 끼워져 안착되는 구강고정부; 사용시 윗입술과 아랫입술 사이에 위치되도록 상기 구강고정부에 연결되는 것으로서, 수면시에도 외부의 공기가 입술을 통해 구강 내부로 공급될 수 있도록 관로를 제공하는 통기수단을 포함하되;The above object is to be inserted into the oral cavity during sleep, the oral cavity is inserted between the teeth and the lips seated; It is connected to the oral cavity so as to be located between the upper lip and lower lip when in use, including a ventilation means for providing a conduit so that external air can be supplied into the oral cavity through the lips during sleep;
상기 통기수단은 횡방향으로 공기가 소통할 수 있는 터널을 제공하기 위한 통기관체로 구성되며;The vent means comprises a vent body for providing a tunnel through which air can communicate in a transverse direction;
상기 구강고정부는;The oral fixation is;
상기 통기관체와 일체형으로 형성되어 있으며;Integrally formed with the vent pipe;
상기 통기관체의 상단으로부터 상방향으로 돌출 형성되는 것으로서, 윗입술과 윗니 사이에 마우스피스와 같은 방식으로 끼워지는 상부고정판; An upper fixing plate which is formed to protrude upward from an upper end of the vent pipe and is inserted in the same manner as a mouthpiece between the upper lip and the upper teeth;
상기 상부고정판의 후방의 위치에서 상기 통기관체의 상단으로부터 상방향으로 돌출 형성되는 것으로서, 윗니의 내면에 지지되는 상부내측지지판; An upper inner support plate protruding upward from an upper end of the vent pipe at a rear position of the upper fixing plate, the upper inner supporting plate being supported on an inner surface of the upper teeth;
상기 통기관체의 하단으로부터 하방향으로 돌출 형성되는 것으로서, 아랫니의 내면에 지지되는 하부내측지지판을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구에 의해 달성된다. Protruding downward from the lower end of the vent pipe, it is achieved by a snoring and cracking prevention mechanism comprising a lower inner support plate supported on the inner surface of the lower teeth.
본 발명의 다른 특징에 의하면, 상기 통기관체는 아랫입술이 닿는 부분인 하단부가 개방됨으로써 "
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"의 단면 형태를 가지는 것일 수 있다. According to another feature of the invention, the ventilator is opened by the lower end portion that the lower lip contact "
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It may have a cross-sectional shape of ".
본 발명의 또 다른 특징에 의하면, 통기관체의 상벽과 상기 상부고정판은 반원통의 내벽면과 같은 곡선 형태로 이어져 있을 수 있다. According to another feature of the invention, the upper wall of the tube body and the upper fixing plate may be connected in a curved form such as the inner wall surface of the semi-cylinder.
본 발명의 또 다른 특징에 의하면, 상기 하부내측지지판의 상단에는 혀가 무의식중에 통기관체로 통하는 구멍(터널)을 막지 못하도록 구강 내부를 향한 방향으로 저지대가 돌출 형성될 수 있다. According to another feature of the invention, the lower end of the inner support plate may be formed in the lower end protruding in the direction toward the mouth so that the tongue does not unconsciously block the hole (tunnel) to the vent pipe.
본 발명의 또 다른 특징에 의하면, 상기 상부고정판의 두께가 상단에서 하단으로 갈수록 점차적으로 두꺼워지도록 구성될 수 있다. According to another feature of the invention, the thickness of the upper fixing plate may be configured to gradually become thicker from the top to the bottom.
위와 같은 구성에 의하면, 본 발명의 기구를 착용한 상태에서 수면시 입술 사이로 공기가 유입될 수 있다. 따라서 공기 공급이 충분하게 이루어짐으로써 수면시 호흡장애가 일어나지 않게 되며 결국 코골이 현상이 치유 내지 크게 완화되게 된다. 또한 마우스피스와 유사하게 윗니와 아랫니가 서로 직접 부딪히지 않도록 함으로써 이갈이를 방지하는 효과를 얻을 수 있다. 본 발명에 의하면 일체형 구성이어서 제조 및 취급이 간단하며, 구강구조, 치아의 생김새가 다른 경우에도 사용이 편리하게 되어 있는 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구가 제공된다. According to the configuration as described above, air can be introduced between the lips during sleep in the state of wearing the apparatus of the present invention. Therefore, sufficient air supply is achieved so that respiratory failure does not occur during sleep and eventually snoring is cured or greatly alleviated. In addition, similar to the mouthpiece, the upper teeth and lower teeth can be prevented from directly hitting each other can be obtained to prevent the teeth. According to the present invention, there is provided a snoring and cracking prevention device that is easy to manufacture and handle because of its integrated configuration, and is easy to use even when the oral structure and the appearance of teeth are different.
도 1은 본 발명의 실시예에 의한 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구의 전방 사시도이고, 도 2는 그의 후방 사시도이다. 1 is a front perspective view of a snoring and bruxism prevention mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a rear perspective view thereof.
도 3은 본 발명의 실시예에 의한 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구의 평면도이다. 3 is a plan view of the snoring and cracking prevention mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 도 1의 A-A선을 따라 취한 단면도로서 본 발명의 실시예에 의한 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구의 사용상태를 도시한 것이다.Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of Figure 1 showing the state of use of the snoring and cracking prevention mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명은 수면시 구강 내에 끼워지는 것으로서, 치아와 입술 사이에 끼워져 안착되는 구강고정부; 사용시 윗입술과 아랫입술 사이에 위치되도록 상기 구강고정부에 연결되는 것으로서, 수면시에도 외부의 공기가 입술을 통해 구강 내부로 공급될 수 있도록 관로를 제공하는 통기수단을 포함하되;The present invention is inserted into the oral cavity when sleeping, the oral cavity is inserted between the teeth and the lips fixed; It is connected to the oral cavity so as to be located between the upper lip and lower lip when in use, including a ventilation means for providing a conduit so that external air can be supplied into the oral cavity through the lips during sleep;
상기 통기수단은 횡방향으로 공기가 소통할 수 있는 터널을 제공하기 위한 통기관체로 구성되며;The vent means comprises a vent body for providing a tunnel through which air can communicate in a transverse direction;
상기 구강고정부는;The oral fixation is;
상기 통기관체와 일체형으로 형성되어 있으며;Integrally formed with the vent pipe;
상기 통기관체의 상단으로부터 상방향으로 돌출 형성되는 것으로서, 윗입술과 윗니 사이에 마우스피스와 같은 방식으로 끼워지는 상부고정판; An upper fixing plate which is formed to protrude upward from an upper end of the vent pipe and is inserted in the same manner as a mouthpiece between the upper lip and the upper teeth;
상기 상부고정판의 후방의 위치에서 상기 통기관체의 상단으로부터 상방향으로 돌출 형성되는 것으로서, 윗니의 내면에 지지되는 상부내측지지판; An upper inner support plate protruding upward from an upper end of the vent pipe at a rear position of the upper fixing plate, the upper inner supporting plate being supported on an inner surface of the upper teeth;
상기 통기관체의 하단으로부터 하방향으로 돌출 형성되는 것으로서, 아랫니의 내면에 지지되는 하부내측지지판을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구를 제공할 수 있다.Protruding downward from the lower end of the vent pipe, it can provide a snoring and cracking prevention mechanism comprising a lower inner support plate supported on the inner surface of the lower teeth.
이하, 명세서에 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 본 발명의 실시예를 상세하게 설명한다. 도 1 내지 도 4를 동시에 참조하여 본 발명의 실시예를 설명한다. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 simultaneously.
본 발명의 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구는 구강고정부와 통기수단으로 구성된다. 본 발명의 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구는 코골이 및 이갈이를 동시에 치유 내지 완화시킬 수 있는 구성과 효과를 가진다. Snoring and bruxism prevention mechanism of the present invention comprises an oral fixation and aeration means. Snoring and bruxism prevention mechanism of the present invention has a configuration and effect that can simultaneously heal or alleviate snoring and bruxism.
구강고정부는 수면시 구강 내에 끼워져 고정되는 것으로서, 치아(3,4)와 입술(1,2) 사이에 끼워지는 것이다. 통기수단은 사용시 윗입술(1)과 아랫입술(2) 사이가 벌어져 그 사이로 공기가 소통될 수 있도록 하기 위한 수단이다. Oral fixation is to be inserted into the oral cavity when sleeping, it is sandwiched between the teeth (3,4) and the lips (1,2). Ventilation means is a means for allowing air to communicate between the upper lip (1) and the lower lip (2) when in use.
본 발명에 의하면 통기수단은 횡방향으로 공기가 소통할 수 있는 터널(H)을 제공하기 위한 통기관체(20)로 구성된다. 그리고 본 실시예에 의하면, 통기관체(20)는 아랫입술이 닿는 부분인 하단부가 개방됨으로써 대략적으로 "
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"의 단면 형태를 가지는 것일 수 있다. 이는 신체와의 접촉면적을 줄임으로써 사용시 편안감을 주기 위한 것이다. 통기관체(20)의 좌우폭(W1)은 입 사이에 끼워도 부담이 없을 정도로 결정되며 앞니 2 ~4개의 폭에 준하여 결정된다. According to the present invention, the ventilation means is composed of a ventilation body 20 for providing a tunnel H through which air can communicate in the transverse direction. And according to this embodiment, the vent pipe 20 is opened by the lower end portion that the lower lip touches approximately "
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It may have a cross-sectional shape of ". This is to give a comfort when using by reducing the contact area with the body. It is decided according to -4 width.
구강고정부는 통기관체(20)와 일체형으로 형성되어 있다. 즉 구강고정부와통기관체(20)는 사출성형에 의해 일체형으로 구성될 수 있는 것이다. 이들의 소재로는 실리콘 등 인체에 무해하며 소제가 용이하고 질감이 좋은 소재가 바람직하다. 경우에 따라서는 인서트 성형에 의해 속은 단단한 소재로 틀을 잡고, 그 표면에 부드러운 소재로 코팅할 수도 있을 것이다. 이러한 구성에 의하면 심재를 금속으로 하는 경우, 구강고정부의 형태를 사용자의 구강구조에 맞게끔 어느 정도 조정도 할 수 있게 될 것이다. The oral cavity is formed integrally with the vent pipe (20). In other words, the oral fixation and the tube body 20 may be integrally formed by injection molding. The material is harmless to human body such as silicon, and is easy to clean and has good texture. In some cases, the mold may be framed with a solid material encased by insert molding, and the surface may be coated with a soft material. According to this configuration, when the core material is made of metal, the shape of the oral fixation part will be able to be adjusted to some extent to fit the user's oral structure.
이하, 구강고정부를 설명한다. Hereinafter, oral fixation will be described.
상부고정판(10)은 통기관체(20)의 상단으로부터 상방향으로 돌출 형성되는 것으로서, 윗입술(1)과 윗니(3) 사이에 마우스피스와 같은 방식으로 끼워지는 것이다. 상부고정판(10)은 위에서 봤을 경우 구강의 평균 곡률에 대응되게끔 원호 형태로 되어 있다. 상부고정판(10)은 전체적으로 유선형태로 되어 있으며, 그의 상단 중심은 윗입술(1) 내측 상단에 있는 신체부위에 저촉되지 않도록 회피홈(11)이 마련되어 있다. 상부고정판(10)은 적어도 송곳니까지는 덮을 수 있는 폭(W3, 도 3 참조)으로 제공된다. The upper fixing plate 10 is formed to protrude upward from the upper end of the vent pipe 20, and is fitted in the same way as the mouthpiece between the upper lip 1 and the upper teeth 3. The upper fixing plate 10 is in the form of an arc so as to correspond to the average curvature of the mouth when viewed from above. The upper fixing plate 10 has a streamline shape as a whole, and an evacuation groove 11 is provided so that the center of the upper end thereof does not come into contact with the body part in the upper inner side of the upper lip 1. The upper fixing plate 10 is provided at least with a covering width W3 (see FIG. 3).
본 발명의 실시예에 의하면, 상부고정판(10)은 두께가 상단(12)에서 하단(13)으로 갈수록 점차적으로 두꺼워지도록 구성될 수 있다(도 2,4 참조). 윗입술(1)이 편안히 지지되며 아랫입술(2)과 떨어진 상태를 유지하도록 하기 위함이다. According to the embodiment of the present invention, the upper fixing plate 10 may be configured such that the thickness gradually increases from the upper end 12 to the lower end 13 (see FIGS. 2 and 4). The upper lip (1) is comfortably supported to maintain the state away from the lower lip (2).
윗니(3)의 내면에 지지되는 상부내측지지판(40)이 상부고정판(10)의 후방의 위치에서 통기관체(20)의 상단으로부터 상방향으로 돌출 형성된다. 상부내측지지판(40)은 위측 앞니(3) 2 ~4개만을 지지할 수 있는 폭(W2)으로 제공되는데, 이는 사용상 이물감을 줄이기 위한 배려이다. 상부내측지지판(40)의 외면은 앞니(3)의 내측면과 편안히 밀착할 수 있는 형상으로 마련된다. The upper inner support plate 40 supported on the inner surface of the upper teeth 3 protrudes upward from the upper end of the vent pipe 20 at a position behind the upper fixing plate 10. The upper inner support plate 40 is provided with a width (W2) that can support only two to four upper incisors (3), which is considered to reduce foreign matters in use. The outer surface of the upper inner support plate 40 is provided in a shape that can be in close contact with the inner surface of the front teeth (3).
아랫니(4)의 내면에 지지되는 하부내측지지판(30)은 통기관체(20)의 하단으로부터 하방향으로 돌출 형성된다. 하부내측지지판(30)은 특히 통기관체(20)의 측벽(22) 하단에서부터 연장된다. 하부내측지지판(30)은 아래측 앞니(4) 2 ~4개만을 지지할 수 있는 폭(W2)으로 제공되는데, 이 역시 사용상 이물감을 줄이기 위한 배려이다. The lower inner support plate 30 supported on the inner surface of the lower teeth 4 protrudes downward from the lower end of the vent pipe 20. The lower inner support plate 30 extends in particular from the bottom of the side wall 22 of the vent tube 20. Lower inner support plate 30 is provided with a width (W2) that can support only two to four lower incisors (4), this is also in consideration of reducing foreign matters in use.
본 발명의 실시예에 의하면, 통기관체의 상벽(21)은 상부고정판(10)의 상단(12)과 곡선 형태로(즉, 반원통의 내벽면과 같은 형태로) 부드럽게 이어져 있도록 할 수 있다. 이는 윗입술의 내면이 통기관체의 상벽(21)에 편하게 지지될 수 있도록 하기 위함이다. According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper wall 21 of the vent pipe may be smoothly connected to the upper end 12 of the upper fixing plate 10 in a curved form (ie, in the form of an inner wall surface of a semi-cylinder). This is to allow the inner surface of the upper lip to be comfortably supported on the upper wall 21 of the tube.
본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 의하면, 하부내측지지판(30)의 상단에는 혀(5)가 무의식중에 통기관체(20)로 통하는 터널(H)을 막지 못하도록 구강 내부를 향한 방향으로 저지대(50)가 돌출 형성될 수 있다. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the lower end 50 in the direction toward the inside of the oral cavity so that the tongue (5) at the top of the lower inner support plate 30 does not unconsciously block the tunnel (H) leading to the vent pipe 20 Can protrude.
한편 저지대(50)는 또 다른 기능을 수행하기고 한다. 즉 아랫니(4)가 안쪽으로 들어가 있는 구강구조를 가진 사용자는 아랫니(4)의 외면이 하부내측지지판의 내면(32)에 지지되도록 사용할 수 있다. 이때 저지대(50)는 아랫니(4)의 상단에 닿게 됨으로써 입이 완전히 닫히는 것을 방지한다. 도 4에는 아랫니(4)가 상대적으로 돌출된 사용자를 위한 사용상태로서 아랫니(4)가 하부내측지지판의 외면(31)에 지지되는 상태를 도시한다. Meanwhile, the lowland 50 is said to perform another function. That is, a user having an oral structure in which the lower teeth 4 are inserted inward may use the outer surface of the lower teeth 4 to be supported by the inner surface 32 of the lower inner support plate. At this time, the low zone 50 is to contact the upper end of the lower teeth (4) to prevent the mouth is completely closed. 4 shows a state in which the lower teeth 4 are supported on the outer surface 31 of the lower inner support plate as a use state for the user with the lower teeth 4 relatively protruding.
본 발명에 의하면 사용자로 하여금 수면시 구강으로 호흡을 할 수 있도록 유도한다. 이에 의하면 비강으로의 호흡이 곤란함으로써 일어나는 코골이 현상이 치유 내지 완화되는 것이다. 또한 윗니와 아랫니 사이에 직접적인 접촉이 일어나지 않도록 하여 이갈이 현상이 치유 또는 완화되게 된다. According to the present invention, the user is induced to breathe into the oral cavity during sleep. According to this, the snoring phenomenon caused by difficulty in breathing into the nasal cavity is cured or alleviated. In addition, direct contact between upper and lower teeth does not occur so that the bruising phenomenon is cured or alleviated.
이상에서 설명된 것들은 본 발명의 기술적 사상에 의거한 몇가지 예시에 불과하다. 당업자는 청구범위를 통해 표현되는 본 발명의 기술적 사상의 범위를 넘지 않는 선에서 예시된 바를 활용하여 다양한 변형실시를 할 수 있을 것이다. 예를 들어 위에 설명된 모든 실시예들은 당업자에 의해 자유롭게 조합되어 실시될 수 있으며 어떠한 조합이든지 본 발명의 권리범위에 포함된다고 해석되어야 한다. What has been described above are only a few examples based on the technical spirit of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications using the illustrated examples without departing from the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention as expressed through the claims. For example, all of the embodiments described above can be freely combined by one of ordinary skill in the art and should be construed that any combination is included in the scope of the present invention.
본 발명은 구성이 간단하여 비용상 부담이 없고 오랜 사용이 가능하며, 구강구조가 다른 사용자도 공용으로 사용할 수 있는 등 사용상 불편함이 감소되고, 상품성이 뛰어난 특징이 있어 이를 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구 분야에 적용할 수 있다.The present invention has a simple configuration, there is no burden on cost and can be used for a long time, and other users have different oral structures, such as being used in common, and the inconvenience of using it is reduced, and excellent merchandise prevents snoring and cracking mechanisms. Applicable to the field.

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  1. 수면시 구강 내에 끼워지는 것으로서, 치아와 입술 사이에 끼워져 안착되는 구강고정부; 사용시 윗입술과 아랫입술 사이에 위치되도록 상기 구강고정부에 연결되는 것으로서, 수면시에도 외부의 공기가 입술을 통해 구강 내부로 공급될 수 있도록 관로를 제공하는 통기수단을 포함하되;As inserted into the oral cavity during sleep, the oral cavity is inserted between the teeth and the lips are seated; It is connected to the oral cavity so as to be located between the upper lip and lower lip when in use, including a ventilation means for providing a conduit so that external air can be supplied into the oral cavity through the lips during sleep;
    상기 통기수단은 횡방향으로 공기가 소통할 수 있는 터널을 제공하기 위한 통기관체로 구성되며;The vent means comprises a vent body for providing a tunnel through which air can communicate in a transverse direction;
    상기 구강고정부는;The oral fixation is;
    상기 통기관체와 일체형으로 형성되어 있으며;Integrally formed with the vent pipe;
    상기 통기관체의 상단으로부터 상방향으로 돌출 형성되는 것으로서, 윗입술과 윗니 사이에 마우스피스와 같은 방식으로 끼워지는 상부고정판; An upper fixing plate which is formed to protrude upward from an upper end of the vent pipe and is inserted in the same manner as a mouthpiece between the upper lip and the upper teeth;
    상기 상부고정판의 후방의 위치에서 상기 통기관체의 상단으로부터 상방향으로 돌출 형성되는 것으로서, 윗니의 내면에 지지되는 상부내측지지판; An upper inner support plate protruding upward from an upper end of the vent pipe at a rear position of the upper fixing plate, the upper inner supporting plate being supported on an inner surface of the upper teeth;
    상기 통기관체의 하단으로부터 하방향으로 돌출 형성되는 것으로서, 아랫니의 내면에 지지되는 하부내측지지판을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구. A protruding downwardly from the lower end of the vent pipe, the lower inner support plate is supported on the inner surface of the lower teeth, characterized in that the snoring and cracking prevention mechanism.
  2. 제1항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 통기관체는 아랫입술이 닿는 부분인 하단부가 개방됨으로써 "
    Figure PCTKR2015011271-appb-I000003
    "의 단면 형태를 가지는 것을 특징으로 하는 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구.     The ventilator is opened by the lower end portion that the lower lip touches "
    Figure PCTKR2015011271-appb-I000003
    Snoring and bruising prevention mechanism, characterized in that it has a cross-sectional shape of ".
  3. 제1항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 통기관체의 상벽은 상기 상부고정판의 상단과 반원통의 내벽면과 같은 곡선 형태로 이어져 있는 것을 특징으로 하는 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구. The upper wall of the vent pipe is connected to the upper end of the upper fixing plate and the inner wall surface of the semi-cylindrical shape, characterized in that the snoring and cracking prevention mechanism.
  4. 제1항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 하부내측지지판의 상단에는 혀가 무의식중에 통기관체로 통하는 터널을 막지 못하도록 구강 내부를 향한 방향으로 저지대가 돌출 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 코골이 및 이갈이 방지기구. Snoring and bruxism prevention mechanism is characterized in that the lower end protruding in the direction toward the inside of the oral cavity so that the tongue does not unconsciously block the tunnel to the tube through the upper inner support plate.
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