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WO2007029769A1
WO2007029769A1 PCT/JP2006/317743 JP2006317743W WO2007029769A1 WO 2007029769 A1 WO2007029769 A1 WO 2007029769A1 JP 2006317743 W JP2006317743 W JP 2006317743W WO 2007029769 A1 WO2007029769 A1 WO 2007029769A1
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Yuji Masuda
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/22—Ergometry; Measuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
    • A61B5/224—Measuring muscular strength
    • A61B5/228—Measuring muscular strength of masticatory organs, e.g. detecting dental force

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  • the present invention relates to a lip force measuring device for measuring lip force.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a lip force measuring device capable of accurately and precisely measuring lip force with a simple configuration.
  • a specific embodiment of the present invention is a lip force measuring device, corresponding to the lip force
  • the measuring unit is characterized by comprising a measuring unit that changes the internal pressure, and a detecting unit that detects the internal pressure of the measuring unit.
  • the measurement unit includes therein a substance sealed at a predetermined internal pressure, and is flexible in accordance with the lip force. It is characterized by having a tubular body.
  • the substance sealed in the measurement unit is a gas.
  • the substance enclosed in the measurement unit is
  • the detection unit includes a pressure sensor that detects the internal pressure of the flexible tube.
  • the flexible tube body is characterized by further comprising a holding portion for holding the periphery of the flexible tube.
  • the flexible tube further includes a pressure adjustment unit that adjusts the internal pressure of the flexible tube to a predetermined pressure. / Characterized by crawling.
  • the lip force measuring device of the present embodiment it is possible to measure lip force accurately and precisely with a simple configuration. This makes it possible to 'assessing' and researching various movements related to lip forces in multiple directions. Also, we can know the relationship between lip force and the growth and development of oral organs (eg, jaw, cranium, dentition, tongue). In addition, when using rehabilitation for brain disordered persons who have bad mouth function or elderly people (people with eating and talking problems), this lip force measuring device is used, and It is possible to examine the relationship between the strength of recovery and the degree of rehabilitation recovery, and it can be used to evaluate the degree of rehabilitation recovery. In addition, since pressure such as air pressure is an interface of the lip force measurement subject's lips, it is possible to perform measurement with less discomfort to the subject.
  • pressure such as air pressure is an interface of the lip force measurement subject's lips, it is possible to perform measurement with less discomfort to the subject.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of a system including a lip force measuring device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the measuring unit of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is an assembled perspective view showing an embodiment of the measuring unit of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the tube holder of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of an embodiment of the tube holder of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6A is a front view showing an example of the configuration of the upper clamp of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6B is a plan view showing an example of the configuration of the upper clamp of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7A is a front view showing an example of the configuration of the lower clamp of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7B is a plan view showing an example of the configuration of the lower clamp of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic view for explaining one embodiment of a measuring method using the lip force measuring device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a graph showing the measurement results of an example of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10A is a schematic view showing an example of a variation of the arrangement of the measurement tube of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10B is a schematic view showing an example of a variation of the arrangement of the measurement tube of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10C is a schematic view showing an example of the arrangement of the measurement tube of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10D is a schematic view showing an example of a variation of the arrangement of measurement tubes of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10E is a schematic view showing an example of the arrangement of the measurement tube of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10F is a schematic view showing an example of the arrangement of the measurement tube of the present invention. Explanation of sign
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of a lip force measurement system including the lip force measurement device of the present invention.
  • the lip force measurement system 100 includes a lip force measurement device 102 including at least a measurement unit 111 and a detection unit 113, a stand 112, and a processing unit 114.
  • the measuring unit 111 is attached to the stand 112.
  • the measuring unit 111 is deformed in accordance with the lip force transmitted from the subject 101 whose lip force is to be measured, and converts the lip force into pressure.
  • the pressure converted by the measurement unit 111 is detected by the detection unit 113.
  • the detection unit 113 converts the detected pressure into an electrical signal.
  • the electrical signal converted by the detection unit 113 is supplied to the processing unit 114.
  • the processing unit 114 displays an image showing the measurement result of the lip force by the electric signal from the detection unit 113.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the measuring unit of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is an assembled perspective view showing an embodiment of the measuring unit of the present invention.
  • the measuring unit 111 is constituted of, for example, eight measurement tubes 121, a tube holder 122, a tube clamp 123, a tube plug 124, a holder 125, a sleeve 126, and a connection tube 127.
  • Each of the eight measurement tubes 121 is made of, for example, a silicone resin having a tubular shape, and has an outer diameter of 6 mm and an inner diameter of 4 mm. As shown in FIG. 3, the eight measurement tubes 121 are held by the tube holder 122 and arranged in a substantially elliptical shape. In addition, eight measurement tubes 121 are provided in such a manner as to project from the tube clamp 123 in the direction of the subject 101.
  • FIG. 4 shows an exploded perspective view of the tube holder 122
  • FIG. 5 shows a schematic side view of the tube holder 122. As shown in FIG. 4
  • the tube holder 122 includes an end unit 131, three intermediate units 132, a tip unit 133, and a knock pin 134.
  • End unit 131, three intermediate units 132, The tip unit 133 is made of, for example, POM (polyoxymethylene, trademark: diyuracon).
  • the end unit 131, three intermediate units 132, and the tip unit 133 are integrated by pressing the dowel pin 134 into the press-in hole 141 formed in the end unit 131, the three intermediate units 132, and the tip unit 133. It is combined. As a result, a tube holder 122 having an endurite 131, three intermediate units 132, and a tip end unit 133 is formed.
  • the tube holder 122 has a substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape.
  • Eight engaging portions 142 are equally spaced around the tube holder 122 to engage with the measuring tube 121.
  • Each engaging portion 142 is shaped according to the outer diameter of the measuring tube 121.
  • the eight measuring tubes 121 are positioned in a substantially elliptical shape by being engaged with the engaging portions 142.
  • the eight measuring tubes 121 are fixed to the engaging portion 142 with an adhesive or resin.
  • a tube holder 122 engaged with the measuring tube 121 has its end unit 131 attached to the tube clamp. Also, the tip unit 133 of the tube holder 122 extends from the tube clamp 123. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, the distal end portion of the measuring tube 121 is extended outward.
  • the tube clamp 123 is composed of an upper clamp 151 and a lower clamp 152.
  • An upper clamp 151 and a lower clamp 152 sandwiching the end unit 131 of the tube holder 122 are fixed by screws 153. In this state, the end unit 133 of the tube holder 122 is extended to the surface side of the tube clamp 123.
  • 6A and 6B show an example of the configuration of the upper clamp 151 of the present invention.
  • 7A and 7B illustrate an example of the configuration of the lower clamp 152 of the present invention.
  • the upper engaging portion 161 is formed on the lower side of the upper clamp 151, and the lower engaging portion 162 is opposed to the upper engaging portion 161 on the upper side of the lower clamp 152. Formed in a manner.
  • a groove (hole) having a shape substantially matching the outer shape of the measuring tube 121 is formed.
  • the tube plug 124 is attached to one end of the measurement tube 121 which closes one end of the measurement tube 121.
  • the tube plug 124 is fixed to the tip unit 133 of the tube holder 122 by a screw 155. It is also possible to fix the tube plug 124 by, for example, an adhesive or a resin material.
  • the holder 125 is fixed to the lower surface of the lower clamp 152 by a screw 154 at the lower side. By attaching the holder 125 to the stand 112, the tube clamp 123 is fixed to the stand. Each of the eight measuring tubes 121 is connected to the valve 126 !.
  • each nose 126 is, for example, composed of a three-way stopcock nose as shown in FIG.
  • the other end of each of the measurement tubes 121 is connected to the first port P1, and one end of the connection tube 127 is connected to the second port P2.
  • the third port P2 is open to the atmosphere.
  • the valve 126 can switch various connection states by operating (adjusting) the lever 126a. For example, by adjusting the valve 126, connecting the first port P1 and the second port P2, connecting the first port P1 and the third port P3, and the second port P2 and the third port It becomes possible to connect the port P3 and to connect three of the first port Pl, the second port P2 and the third port P3.
  • the internal pressure of the measurement tube 121 and the connection tube 127 is reset to the atmospheric pressure by connecting the first port Pl, the second port P2, and the third port P3 by adjusting the lever 126a of the valve 126. It is possible to The other end of the connection tube 127 is connected to the detection unit 113.
  • the embodiment of the detection unit 113 comprises a sensor board 220 and an interface board 240.
  • the sensor board 220 has a configuration in which eight pressure sensors 222 are mounted on a substrate 221.
  • the pressure sensors 222 are connected to the corresponding connection tubes 127 respectively.
  • the pressure sensor 222 is a so-called pressure transducer.
  • the pressure sensor 222 has a pressure inlet and detects the pressure of the pressure inlet.
  • the connection tube 127 is connected to the pressure inlet, and the pressure sensor 222 is connected. Output an electrical signal according to the pressure inside the tube 127.
  • the pressure sensor 222 is connected to the interface board 240 via the cable 231. An electrical signal output from the pressure sensor 222 is supplied to the interface board 240 through the cable 231.
  • the interface board 240 has a configuration in which a connector 242 and a signal processing IC 243 are mounted on a substrate 241.
  • the cable 231 is connected to the connector 242, whereby the electrical signal supplied from the pressure sensor 222 of the sensor board 220 is supplied to the connector 242.
  • the electrical signal supplied to the connector 242 is supplied to the signal processing IC 243.
  • signal processing IC 243 converts the amplified electric signal into digital data, removes noise components and the like, and transmits the digital data via cable 251. Is supplied to the processing unit 114.
  • the processing unit 114 is constituted by a personal computer.
  • the processing unit 114 receives digital data corresponding to the pressure detected (measured) by the pressure sensor 222 from the detection unit 113, and processes the digital data. Then, the processing unit 114 displays a detection result (measurement result) on the display unit 261 using a graph or the like.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic view for explaining an embodiment of a measuring method using the lip force measuring device of the present invention.
  • the lever 126a of the valve 126 is adjusted to connect the first port P1, the second port P2 and the third port P3.
  • the internal pressure of the measuring tube 121 and the connecting tube 127 is set to the atmospheric pressure.
  • the detection unit 113 or the processing unit 114 stores the output electric signal of the pressure sensor 222 as an offset component in relation to the atmospheric pressure.
  • lever 126a is operated so that the first end and the second end are connected and the third end is closed.
  • the test subject 101 holds the extension of the measurement tube 121 in the surface direction of the tube clamp 123, and the test subject 101 applies a lip force to the measurement tube 121.
  • the measuring tube 121 at the portion corresponding to the applied lip force is pressed and deformed.
  • the internal pressure of the measuring tube 121 and the connection tube 127 connected thereto is increased.
  • the internal pressure of the measurement tube 121 and the connection tube 127 connected thereto changes in accordance with the lip force. Therefore, it is possible to measure the lip force by detecting the internal pressure of the measurement tube 121 and the connection tube 127 connected thereto by the pressure sensor 222.
  • the pressure can be detected independently for each force of the measuring tube, it is also possible to detect the direction and the size of the lip force.
  • FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of the measurement result of the present invention.
  • (A) is an electromyogram of the lower side of the orbicularis muscle which is a muscle in which lip force mainly acts
  • (B) is an electromyogram of the upper side of the orbicular muscle
  • (C) is an electromyogram of the upper side of the orbicular muscle
  • FIG. 1 Shows the electromyography of the masseter muscle, and (D) to (K) show the pressure measurement results of each of the eight measurement tubes 121.
  • FIG. 1 Shows the electromyography of the masseter muscle, and (D) to (K) show the pressure measurement results of each of the eight measurement tubes 121.
  • (A), (B) and (C) of FIG. 9 are electromyograms corresponding to the measurement results of (G), (H) and (I) of FIG. This is the direction of the lip force (direction of the force applied to the measuring tube 121).
  • one embodiment of the lip force measuring device 100 of the present invention can detect the direction in which the lip force is reduced by the magnitude only.
  • the lip force measuring device 100 of this embodiment it is possible to measure the lip force accurately and precisely with a simple configuration. This makes it possible to 'assessing' and researching various movements related to lip forces in multiple directions. In addition, we can know how the lip force is related to the growth and development of the oral organs (eg, jaw, head, bone, teeth, tongue). In addition, when using this lip strength measuring device when performing reno or piri on a brain disorder or an elderly person (person with eating or talking problems) who has a bad mouth function, It can be used to examine the relationship between the power of recovery and the degree of rehabilitation recovery, and can be used to evaluate the degree of rehabilitation rehabilitation. In addition, pressure such as air pressure is the interface to the lip of the subject of lip force measurement This makes it possible to measure less discomfort for the subject.
  • this lip strength measuring device when performing reno or piri on a brain disorder or an elderly person (person with eating or talking problems) who has a bad mouth function, It can be used to examine the relationship between the power of recovery and the degree of rehabilitation recovery, and
  • 10A to 10F are schematic views showing an example of nomination of the arrangement of the measuring tube of the present invention.
  • the arrangement of the measurement tube 121 may be circular as shown in FIG. 10 (A), which is not limited to the elliptical shape. Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 (B) to 10 (F), the ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length in the lateral direction of the arrangement of the measurement tubes 121 is appropriately changed according to the size of the subject's 101 mouth and so on. It is also good.
  • air is sealed in the inside of each of the measurement tubes 121, but other gases such as nitrogen and argon may be used without being limited thereto.
  • gases such as nitrogen and argon
  • a liquid such as water or oil may be enclosed inside.
  • a bias pressure may be applied in advance. That is, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the internal pressure of the measurement tube 121 changes in response to the deformation of the measurement tube 121.
  • the number of the force measurement tubes 121 having eight measurement tubes 121 is not limited to this.
  • the number may be one or more as long as the required number is provided.
  • the number of force pressure sensors 222 provided so as to correspond to the eight measurement tubes 121 is not limited to eight.

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L’invention concerne un dispositif destiné à mesurer la force radiale qui comprend une partie de mesure dans laquelle la pression interne varie en réponse à la force radiale et une partie de détection qui permet de détecter la pression interne dans la partie de mesure.
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JP2008212576A (ja) * 2007-03-07 2008-09-18 Matsumoto Shika Univ 口唇力測定装置
JP2013503001A (ja) * 2009-08-26 2013-01-31 カンザス大学 口腔／口唇硬直の決定のための装置、システム、および、方法
JP2013135728A (ja) * 2011-12-28 2013-07-11 Jms Co Ltd 口腔関連圧力測定用プローブ
GB2576958A (en) * 2018-08-30 2020-03-11 Shu Chen Tsai Lip force detecting apparatus

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JP2008212576A (ja) * 2007-03-07 2008-09-18 Matsumoto Shika Univ 口唇力測定装置
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JP2013135728A (ja) * 2011-12-28 2013-07-11 Jms Co Ltd 口腔関連圧力測定用プローブ
GB2576958A (en) * 2018-08-30 2020-03-11 Shu Chen Tsai Lip force detecting apparatus
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