EP1293232A1 - Apparatus for training facial muscles - Google Patents

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EP1293232A1
EP1293232A1 EP02007869A EP02007869A EP1293232A1 EP 1293232 A1 EP1293232 A1 EP 1293232A1 EP 02007869 A EP02007869 A EP 02007869A EP 02007869 A EP02007869 A EP 02007869A EP 1293232 A1 EP1293232 A1 EP 1293232A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the invention relates to a facial muscle trainer with a first bracket half and second half of the bracket, which is connected to each other like scissors and spring-loaded are arranged rotatably about an axis, each at an end region of each bracket half a bite plate is arranged opposite, which has at least one Fastener is connected to the end region.
  • Such a facial muscle trainer is known from DE 198 31 294 C2.
  • This facial muscle trainer first uses both fingers to clamp the two halves of the clip both hands of a person pressed together, then inserted into the person's mouth and then the fingers of the clamp are pressed together again solved.
  • the bite training now begins by starting with the upper and lower teeth the respective bite plate is bitten. After completing the bite training, the two Clamp halves pressed together with the fingers of both hands and from the upper and lower row of teeth removed.
  • the wrinkles and Fat pads processed on the face causing the facial wrinkles to become less or less smooth and remove the fat deposits on the face. It also improves blood circulation achieved in the whole head. This blood circulation has a particularly positive effect on tension, Headache and migraines.
  • the well-known facial muscle trainer also finds Use for problems in the jaw area, for example after broken jaws or for weak pine construction. In addition, it can be used as a sports device for training the jaw and Neck muscles are used. Also in the field of martial arts, for example boxing, the facial muscle trainer can be used.
  • the bite plates are attached to the known facial muscle trainer quite complex.
  • To attach the bite plates which are made of silicone are first glued with washers, and then they are Fastening clamp and a screw on the first half of the bracket and the second Half of the clamp fixed.
  • the invention has for its object to further develop the facial muscle trainer of the type mentioned in such a way that the bite plates can be attached to the clip halves in a structurally simple manner.
  • the invention proposes that the at least one fastening means is formed on each bite plate.
  • the bite plate is produced in one step as a molded part and thus has the Facial muscle trainers according to the invention already have the fastening means. Thereby no further manufacturing processes for the fastening clamp and the screw as with the well-known facial muscle trainer necessary. Furthermore, the bite plate can also be in can be easily attached to a bracket half, since the fasteners already are integrated in the bite plate. A complex assembly and screwing together as with the well-known facial muscle trainer, it is no longer required.
  • the at least one fastening means is designed as a lip which engages around an outer edge of the end region and on abuts an inner end face of the end portion.
  • the lip can come in many different ways Be formed in terms of length and width. It is conceivable that the lip is so wide to make that together with the upper part of the bite plate forms a pocket in which the end of the bracket half engages.
  • the lip can also extend beyond the scope of the Bite plate seen interrupted so that not every area of the outer edge of the end area is enclosed by the lip.
  • the lip advantageously extends over the entire circumference of the bite plate and encompasses the entire outer edge of the end area. This will add side protection is achieved because the entire outer edge of the end area is covered, thereby possible injuries are avoided.
  • Another embodiment is to prevent the bite plate from slipping in particular the invention that on each bite plate towards its underside open recesses as additional fasteners are provided, each in the upper end surface Engage the counterparts arranged in the clamp with a positive fit.
  • the recesses and the counterparts can be designed in many different ways be, it has proven to be expedient that the recesses are cylindrical are formed, with one pin engaging in each recess.
  • a further development of the invention provides that a recess is slit-like and runs transversely to the longitudinal direction of the two clip halves.
  • This recess is in the arranged in the front area of the bite plate and on the one hand also serves as an attachment and protection against slipping of the bite plate and on the other hand as reinforcement of a Tooth stopper, which is molded on the bite plate and to secure the positioned Rows of teeth on the bite plate are used so that there is no risk of slipping.
  • a further attachment of the bite plate on the bracket half is due to very smooth surfaces and the associated adhesion of these surfaces to one another.
  • the facial muscle trainer according to the invention has a first clamp half 1 and one second bracket half 2. Both clip halves 1, 2 represent a clip unit, the shape of each bracket half 1, 2 is identical.
  • Each bracket half 1, 2 has an upper surface 3 and a lower surface 4, which are connected by an off-center web 5 which is perpendicular to the upper one Surface 3 and the lower surface 4 stands.
  • Each bracket half 1, 2 is by a web 6th reinforced, which has a fixed sleeve 7 in the middle. The sleeve 7 is used for receiving an axis 8 in the form of a bolt, so that the two clip halves 1, 2 are scissors-like connected and rotatable.
  • Each web 5 takes on an end region the upper surface 3 and the lower surface 4 continuously decrease in height.
  • the facial muscle trainer also has one not shown in the drawing Leg spring so that the two clamp halves are spring-loaded.
  • a bite plate 10 is arranged on one of the two end regions 9 of the first clamp half 1. At the same end area, opposite to the second half of the bracket 2 also a bite plate 10 is arranged.
  • Each bite plate 10 has a thickening 11 Ribs 12, which run transversely to a longitudinal direction 13 of the two clip halves 1, 2, a tooth stopper 14 and an integrally formed lip 15.
  • the lip 15 engages around one Outer edge 16 of the first bracket half 1 and lies on an inner end surface 17 of the first Half of bracket 1.
  • the lip 15 engages around the bite plate 10, which is arranged on the second bracket half 2, the outer edge 16 of this bracket half and also abuts the inner end surface 17 of the second bracket half 2.
  • the Lip 15 has an approximately vertically extending lip region 18 and an approximately horizontal one extending lip area 19. The lip 15 extends over the entire outer circumference the bite plate 10, the outer edge 16 being covered by the vertical lip area 18 protection against possible injuries.
  • step-like heel 20 molded into the inner end surface 17. This is due to paragraph 20 Lip 15 with an end face 21 of the horizontal lip area 19. Because the amount of this step-like heel 20 and the thickness of the horizontal lip area 19 are the same, closes the lip region 19 flush with the inner end surface 17.
  • the bite plate 10 has in the area of the thickening 11 two cylindrical recesses 22, which to an underside 23 of the Bite plate 10 are open.
  • a pin 24 engages in a form-fitting manner in each recess 22, which is formed on an upper end surface 25 of the end region 9 of each clamp half 1, 2 is.
  • Each upper end surface 25 further has a web 26 which is transverse to the Longitudinal direction 13 runs. The web 26 is located at the very end of the end region 9 and engages positively in a further recess 27 of the bite plate 10 in the area of the tooth stopper 14 a.
  • the underside 23 of the bite plate 10 and the upper end surface 25 are very smooth, so that when the underside 23 abuts the end face 25, very good adhesion is achieved becomes. As a result, the bite plate 10 is also on the bracket half 1 against slipping secured.

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A spring operated scissor-action facial muscle training assembly has two pivoting (8) halves (1,2). The end-zone (9) of each half (1,2) faces a bite-plate (10), each of which is especially attached by a lip fixture (15) which embraces the end-zone (9).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Gesichtsmuskeltrainer mit einer ersten Klammerhälfte und einer zweiten Klammerhälfte, welche scherenartig und federbelastet miteinander verbunden und über eine Achse drehbar angeordnet sind, wobei jeweils an einem Endbereich jeder Klammerhälfte gegenüberliegend eine Beißplatte angeordnet ist, welche über mindestens ein Befestigungsmittel mit dem Endbereich verbunden ist.The invention relates to a facial muscle trainer with a first bracket half and second half of the bracket, which is connected to each other like scissors and spring-loaded are arranged rotatably about an axis, each at an end region of each bracket half a bite plate is arranged opposite, which has at least one Fastener is connected to the end region.

Ein derartiger Gesichtsmuskeltrainer ist aus der DE 198 31 294 C2 bekannt. Bei Benutzen dieses Gesichtsmuskeltrainers werden zuerst die beiden Klammerhälften mit den Fingern beider Hände einer Person zusammengepreßt, anschließend in den Mund der Person eingeführt und dann werden mit den Fingern die zusammengepreßten Klammerhälften wieder gelöst. Das Beißtraining beginnt nun, indem mit der oberen und der unteren Zahnreihe auf die jeweilige Beißplatte gebissen wird. Nach Beendigung des Beißtrainings werden die beiden Klammerhälften mit den Fingern beider Hände wieder zusammengepreßt und von der oberen und der unteren Zahnreihe entfernt. Durch das Beißtraining werden die Falten und Fettpolster im Gesicht bearbeitet, wodurch die Gesichtsfalten weniger werden oder sich glätten und die Fettpolster im Gesicht abnehmen. Weiterhin wird eine bessere Durchblutung im ganzen Kopf erzielt. Diese Durchblutung wirkt insbesondere positiv bei Verspannungen, Kopfschmerzen und Migräne. Weiterhin findet der bekannte Gesichtsmuskeltrainer auch Anwendung bei Problemen im Kieferbereich, beispielsweise nach Kieferbrüchen oder bei schwachem Kieferbau. Zusätzlich kann er als Sportgerät zum Trainieren der Kiefer- und Halsmuskulatur verwendet werden. Auch im Kampfsportbereich, beispielsweise beim Boxen, kann der Gesichtsmuskeltrainer eingesetzt werden. Such a facial muscle trainer is known from DE 198 31 294 C2. When using This facial muscle trainer first uses both fingers to clamp the two halves of the clip both hands of a person pressed together, then inserted into the person's mouth and then the fingers of the clamp are pressed together again solved. The bite training now begins by starting with the upper and lower teeth the respective bite plate is bitten. After completing the bite training, the two Clamp halves pressed together with the fingers of both hands and from the upper and lower row of teeth removed. Through the bite training the wrinkles and Fat pads processed on the face, causing the facial wrinkles to become less or less smooth and remove the fat deposits on the face. It also improves blood circulation achieved in the whole head. This blood circulation has a particularly positive effect on tension, Headache and migraines. The well-known facial muscle trainer also finds Use for problems in the jaw area, for example after broken jaws or for weak pine construction. In addition, it can be used as a sports device for training the jaw and Neck muscles are used. Also in the field of martial arts, for example boxing, the facial muscle trainer can be used.

Nachteiligerweise ist jedoch das Befestigen der Beißplatten bei dem bekannten Gesichtsmuskeltrainer recht aufwendig. Zum Befestigen werden die Beißplatten, welche aus Silikon sind, zuerst mit Unterlegplatten verklebt, und anschließend werden sie jeweils mittels einer Befestigungsklemme und einer Schraube auf der ersten Klammerhälfte und der zweiten Klammerhälfte fixiert.However, it is disadvantageous that the bite plates are attached to the known facial muscle trainer quite complex. To attach the bite plates, which are made of silicone are first glued with washers, and then they are Fastening clamp and a screw on the first half of the bracket and the second Half of the clamp fixed.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, den Gesichtsmuskeltrainer der eingangs genannten Art derart weiterzuentwickeln, daß die Beißplatten in konstruktiv einfacher Weise an den Klammerhälften befestigt werden können.The invention has for its object to further develop the facial muscle trainer of the type mentioned in such a way that the bite plates can be attached to the clip halves in a structurally simple manner.

Als technische Lösung wird mit der Erfindung vorgeschlagen, daß an jeder Beißplatte das mindestens eine Befestigungsmittel angeformt ist.As a technical solution , the invention proposes that the at least one fastening means is formed on each bite plate.

Die Beißplatte wird in einem Arbeitsgang als Formteil hergestellt und weist somit bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Gesichtsmuskeltrainer bereits die Befestigungsmittel auf. Dadurch sind keine weiteren Herstellungsvorgänge für die Befestigungsklemme und die Schraube wie bei dem bekannten Gesichtsmuskeltrainer notwendig. Weiterhin kann die Beißplatte auch in einfacher Weise auf einer Klammerhälfte angebracht werden, da die Befestigungsmittel bereits in der Beißplatte integriert sind. Ein aufwendiges Zusammensetzen und Zusammenschrauben wie bei dem bekannten Gesichtsmuskeltrainer entfällt somit.The bite plate is produced in one step as a molded part and thus has the Facial muscle trainers according to the invention already have the fastening means. Thereby no further manufacturing processes for the fastening clamp and the screw as with the well-known facial muscle trainer necessary. Furthermore, the bite plate can also be in can be easily attached to a bracket half, since the fasteners already are integrated in the bite plate. A complex assembly and screwing together as with the well-known facial muscle trainer, it is no longer required.

Eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung sieht vor, daß das mindestens eine Befestigungsmittel als eine Lippe ausgebildet ist, welche einen Außenrand des Endbereichs umgreift und an einer inneren Endfläche des Endbereichs anliegt. Beim Anbringen der Beißplatte an einer Klammerhälfte umschließt die Lippe den Außenrand des Endbereichs der Klammerhälfte und garantiert somit eine sichere Befestigung der Beißplatte, welche zudem in einfacher Weise wieder von der Klammerhälfte gelöst werden kann. Die Lippe kann in unterschiedlichster Weise hinsichtlich Länge und Breite ausgebildet sein. Es ist denkbar, die Lippe so breit zu machen, daß sie zusammen mit dem Oberteil der Beißplatte eine Tasche bildet, in welche der Endbereich der Klammerhälfte eingreift. Die Lippe kann auch über den Umfang der Beißplatte hin gesehen unterbrochen ausgebildet sein, so daß nicht jeder Bereich des Außenrandes des Endbereichs von der Lippe umschlossen wird.An embodiment of the invention provides that the at least one fastening means is designed as a lip which engages around an outer edge of the end region and on abuts an inner end face of the end portion. When attaching the bite plate to one Half of the clip surrounds the lip of the outer edge of the end region of the clip half and thus guarantees a secure attachment of the bite plate, which is also easier Way can be released from the bracket half again. The lip can come in many different ways Be formed in terms of length and width. It is conceivable that the lip is so wide to make that together with the upper part of the bite plate forms a pocket in which the end of the bracket half engages. The lip can also extend beyond the scope of the Bite plate seen interrupted so that not every area of the outer edge of the end area is enclosed by the lip.

Vorteilhafterweise verläuft jedoch die Lippe über den gesamten Umfang der Beißplatte und umgreift somit auch den gesamten Außenrand des Endbereichs. Hierdurch wird zusätzlich ein Seitenschutz erzielt, da der gesamte Außenrand des Endbereichs abgedeckt ist, wodurch mögliche Verletzungen vermieden werden. However, the lip advantageously extends over the entire circumference of the bite plate and encompasses the entire outer edge of the end area. This will add side protection is achieved because the entire outer edge of the end area is covered, thereby possible injuries are avoided.

Damit beim Beißtraining die Beißplatte nicht versehentlich durch Berühren der Lippe vom Endbereich der Klammerhälfte gelöst wird, sieht eine weitere Ausführungsform der Erfindung vor, daß die innere Endfläche des Endbereichs einen stufenartigen Absatz aufweist, an welchem die Lippe mit einer Stirnfläche anliegt. Beim Anbringen der Beißplatte wird die Lippe von dem stufenartigen Absatz aufgenommen, so daß die Außenseite der Lippe nicht wesentlich über die innere Endfläche des Endbereichs der Klammerhälfte herausragt und dadurch auch keine Möglichkeit bietet, beispielsweise von der Zunge berührt und verschoben zu werden.So that the bite plate is not accidentally touched by the lip of the bite training End region of the bracket half is released, sees a further embodiment of the invention before the inner end surface of the end portion has a step-like heel which the lip rests with an end face. When attaching the bite plate to the lip taken up by the step-like heel so that the outside of the lip is not essential protrudes over the inner end face of the end portion of the bracket half and thereby also offers no possibility, for example touched and moved by the tongue to become.

Damit die Außenseite der Lippe vollständig bündig mit der inneren Endfläche des Endbereichs abschließt, sind vorteilhafterweise eine Höhe des stufenartigen Absatzes und eine Dicke der Lippe gleich.So that the outside of the lip is completely flush with the inner end face of the end area completes, are advantageously a height of the step-like heel and a Lip thickness equal.

Um zusätzliche Befestigungen der Beißplatte auf der Klammerhälfte zu ermöglichen und insbesondere ein Verrutschen der Beißplatte zu vermeiden, sieht eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vor, daß an jeder Beißplatte zu ihrer Unterseite hin offene Ausnehmungen als weitere Befestigungsmittel vorgesehen sind, in welche auf der oberen Endfläche jede Klammerhälfte angeordnete Gegenstücke formschlüssig eingreifen.To enable additional fastening of the bite plate on the bracket half and Another embodiment is to prevent the bite plate from slipping in particular the invention that on each bite plate towards its underside open recesses as additional fasteners are provided, each in the upper end surface Engage the counterparts arranged in the clamp with a positive fit.

Die Ausnehmungen und die Gegenstücke können in unterschiedlichster Weise ausgebildet sein, wobei es sich als zweckmäßig herausgestellt hat, daß die Ausnehmungen zylinderförmig ausgebildet sind, wobei jeweils ein Stift in jede Ausnehmung eingreift.The recesses and the counterparts can be designed in many different ways be, it has proven to be expedient that the recesses are cylindrical are formed, with one pin engaging in each recess.

Eine Weiterbildung der Erfindung sieht vor, daß eine Ausnehmung schlitzartig ausgebildet ist und quer zur Längsrichtung der beiden Klammerhälften verläuft. Diese Ausnehmung ist im vorderen Bereich der Beißplatte angeordnet und dient einerseits ebenfalls als Befestigung und Schutz gegen ein Verrutschen der Beißplatte und andererseits als Verstärkung eines Zahnstoppers, welcher auf der Beißplatte angeformt ist und zur Sicherung der positionierten Zahnreihen auf der Beißplatte dient, damit keine Abrutschgefahr besteht.A further development of the invention provides that a recess is slit-like and runs transversely to the longitudinal direction of the two clip halves. This recess is in the arranged in the front area of the bite plate and on the one hand also serves as an attachment and protection against slipping of the bite plate and on the other hand as reinforcement of a Tooth stopper, which is molded on the bite plate and to secure the positioned Rows of teeth on the bite plate are used so that there is no risk of slipping.

Eine weitere Befestigung der Beißplatte auf der Klammerhälfte wird durch sehr glatte Flächen und die damit verbundene Haftung dieser Flächen aneinander erreicht. Hierzu sieht eine weitere Ausführungsform der Erfindung vor, daß die Unterseite der Beißplatte und die obere Endfläche des Endbereichs glatt ausgebildet sind.A further attachment of the bite plate on the bracket half is due to very smooth surfaces and the associated adhesion of these surfaces to one another. This looks a further embodiment of the invention that the underside of the bite plate and the upper end surface of the end portion are smooth.

Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Die Zeichnung zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung. Hierbei stellen dar:

Fig. 1
einen Längsschnitt durch den erfindungsgemäßen Gesichtsmuskeltrainer;
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Ansicht der ersten Klammerhälfte;
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eine perspektivische Ansicht der zweiten Klammerhälfte;
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eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Beißplatte;
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einen Querschnitt durch die Beißplatte nach Fig. 4.
The invention is explained below with reference to the drawing. The drawing shows an embodiment of the invention. Here represent:
Fig. 1
a longitudinal section through the facial muscle trainer according to the invention;
Fig. 2
a perspective view of the first half of the bracket;
Fig. 3
a perspective view of the second bracket half;
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a perspective view of a bite plate;
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3 shows a cross section through the bite plate according to FIG. 4.

Der erfindungsgemäße Gesichtsmuskeltrainer weist eine erste Klammerhälfte 1 und eine zweite Klammerhälfte 2 auf. Beide Klammerhälften 1, 2 stellen eine Klammereinheit dar, wobei die Form jeder Klammerhälfte 1, 2 identisch ist.The facial muscle trainer according to the invention has a first clamp half 1 and one second bracket half 2. Both clip halves 1, 2 represent a clip unit, the shape of each bracket half 1, 2 is identical.

Jede Klammerhälfte 1, 2 weist eine obere Fläche 3 und eine untere Fläche 4 auf, welche durch einen außermittig angeordneten Steg 5 verbunden sind, der senkrecht zu der oberen Fläche 3 und der unteren Fläche 4 steht. Jede Klammerhälfte 1, 2 wird durch einen Steg 6 verstärkt, welcher mittig eine fest angebrachte Hülse 7 aufweist. Die Hülse 7 dient zur Aufnahme einer Achse 8 in Form eines Bolzens, damit die beiden Klammerhälften 1, 2 scherenartig miteinander verbunden und drehbar sind. Jeder Steg 5 nimmt zu einem Endbereich der oberen Fläche 3 und der unteren Fläche 4 kontinuierlich in der Höhe ab.Each bracket half 1, 2 has an upper surface 3 and a lower surface 4, which are connected by an off-center web 5 which is perpendicular to the upper one Surface 3 and the lower surface 4 stands. Each bracket half 1, 2 is by a web 6th reinforced, which has a fixed sleeve 7 in the middle. The sleeve 7 is used for receiving an axis 8 in the form of a bolt, so that the two clip halves 1, 2 are scissors-like connected and rotatable. Each web 5 takes on an end region the upper surface 3 and the lower surface 4 continuously decrease in height.

Der Gesichtsmuskeltrainer weist weiterhin eine in der Zeichnung nicht näher dargestellte Schenkelfeder auf, damit die beiden Klammerhälften federbelastet sind.The facial muscle trainer also has one not shown in the drawing Leg spring so that the two clamp halves are spring-loaded.

An einem der beiden Endbereiche 9 der ersten Klammerhälfte 1 ist eine Beißplatte 10 angeordnet. An demselben Endbereich ist gegenüberliegend an der zweiten Klammerhälfte 2 ebenfalls eine Beißplatte 10 angeordnet. Jede Beißplatte 10 weist eine Verdickung 11 mit Rippen 12, welche quer zu einer Längsrichtung 13 der beiden Klammerhälften 1, 2 verlaufen, einen Zahnstopper 14 und eine angeformte Lippe 15 auf. Die Lippe 15 umgreift einen Außenrand 16 der ersten Klammerhälfte 1 und liegt an einer inneren Endfläche 17 der ersten Klammerhälfte 1 an. In identischer Weise umgreift die Lippe 15 der Beißplatte 10, welche auf der zweiten Klammerhälfte 2 angeordnet ist, den Außenrand 16 dieser Klammerhälfte und liegt ebenfalls an der inneren Endfläche 17 der zweiten Klammerhälfte 2 an. Die Lippe 15 weist einen etwa vertikal verlaufenden Lippenbereich 18 und einen etwa horizontal verlaufenden Lippenbereich 19 auf. Die Lippe 15 verläuft über den gesamten Außenumfang der Beißplatte 10, wobei durch den vertikalen Lippenbereich 18 der Außenrand 16 abgedeckt wird und dadurch ein Schutz gegen mögliche Verletzungen entsteht.A bite plate 10 is arranged on one of the two end regions 9 of the first clamp half 1. At the same end area, opposite to the second half of the bracket 2 also a bite plate 10 is arranged. Each bite plate 10 has a thickening 11 Ribs 12, which run transversely to a longitudinal direction 13 of the two clip halves 1, 2, a tooth stopper 14 and an integrally formed lip 15. The lip 15 engages around one Outer edge 16 of the first bracket half 1 and lies on an inner end surface 17 of the first Half of bracket 1. In an identical manner, the lip 15 engages around the bite plate 10, which is arranged on the second bracket half 2, the outer edge 16 of this bracket half and also abuts the inner end surface 17 of the second bracket half 2. The Lip 15 has an approximately vertically extending lip region 18 and an approximately horizontal one extending lip area 19. The lip 15 extends over the entire outer circumference the bite plate 10, the outer edge 16 being covered by the vertical lip area 18 protection against possible injuries.

In der ersten Klammerhälfte 1 und ebenso in der zweiten Klammerhälfte 2 ist jeweils ein stufenartiger Absatz 20 in die innere Endfläche 17 eingeformt. An diesem Absatz 20 liegt die Lippe 15 mit einer Stirnfläche 21 des horizontalen Lippenbereichs 19 an. Da die Höhe dieses stufenartigen Absatzes 20 und die Dicke des horizontalen Lippenbereichs 19 gleich sind, schließt der Lippenbereich 19 bündig mit der inneren Endfläche 17 ab.In the first bracket half 1 and also in the second bracket half 2 there is one step-like heel 20 molded into the inner end surface 17. This is due to paragraph 20 Lip 15 with an end face 21 of the horizontal lip area 19. Because the amount of this step-like heel 20 and the thickness of the horizontal lip area 19 are the same, closes the lip region 19 flush with the inner end surface 17.

Beim Anbringen einer Beißplatte 10 auf einer Klammerhälfte 1 wird die Beißplatte 10 im Endbereich 9 auf die Klammerhälfte aufgesetzt und die flexibel und elastisch ausgebildete Lippe 15 wird durch anfängliches Nachaußendrücken und anschließendes selbsttätiges Zusammenziehen über den Außenrand 16 gebracht. Damit ist eine sichere Befestigung der Beißplatte 10 auf der Klammerhälfte 1 gewährleistet.When attaching a bite plate 10 on a bracket half 1, the bite plate 10 in End area 9 placed on the bracket half and the flexible and elastic trained Lip 15 is pressed by initially pushing it outwards and then contracting it automatically brought over the outer edge 16. This is a secure attachment of the Bite plate 10 guaranteed on the bracket half 1.

Zur weiteren Sicherung gegen Verrutschen weist die Beißplatte 10 im Bereich der Verdikkung 11 zwei zylinderförmige Ausnehmungen 22 auf, welche zu einer Unterseite 23 der Beißplatte 10 hin offen sind. In jede Ausnehmung 22 greift formschlüssig ein Stift 24 ein, welcher auf einer oberen Endfläche 25 des Endbereichs 9 jeder Klammerhälfte 1, 2 angeformt ist. Jede obere Endfläche 25 weist weiterhin einen Steg 26 auf, welcher quer zur Längsrichtung 13 verläuft. Der Steg 26 befindet sich ganz am Ende des Endbereichs 9 und greift formschlüssig in eine weitere Ausnehmung 27 der Beißplatte 10 im Bereich des Zahnstoppers 14 ein. Hierdurch wird der Zahnstopper 14 stabilisiert, so daß beim Beißtraining eine Abrutschgefahr der Zähne von der Beißplatte 10 vermieden wird.For further protection against slipping, the bite plate 10 has in the area of the thickening 11 two cylindrical recesses 22, which to an underside 23 of the Bite plate 10 are open. A pin 24 engages in a form-fitting manner in each recess 22, which is formed on an upper end surface 25 of the end region 9 of each clamp half 1, 2 is. Each upper end surface 25 further has a web 26 which is transverse to the Longitudinal direction 13 runs. The web 26 is located at the very end of the end region 9 and engages positively in a further recess 27 of the bite plate 10 in the area of the tooth stopper 14 a. As a result, the tooth stopper 14 is stabilized so that during bite training a risk of slipping of the teeth from the bite plate 10 is avoided.

Die Unterseite 23 der Beißplatte 10 und die obere Endfläche 25 sind sehr glatt ausgebildet, so daß beim Anliegen der Unterseite 23 an der Endfläche 25 eine sehr gute Haftung erzielt wird. Hierdurch wird die Beißplatte 10 ebenfalls auf der Klammerhälfte 1 gegen Verrutschen gesichert.The underside 23 of the bite plate 10 and the upper end surface 25 are very smooth, so that when the underside 23 abuts the end face 25, very good adhesion is achieved becomes. As a result, the bite plate 10 is also on the bracket half 1 against slipping secured.

Durch die an der Beißplatte 10 angeformten Befestigungsmittel in Form der Lippe 15, der Ausnehmungen 22, der Ausnehmung 27 und der glatten Oberflächenausbildung der Unterseite 23 und der Endfläche 25 wird eine sichere Befestigung der Beißplatte 10 auf den Klammerhälften 1, 2 in konstruktiv einfacher Weise erreicht. Die Vielzahl der Befestigungskomponenten sowie der aufwendige Zusammenbau wie bei dem bekannten Gesichtsmuskeltrainer entfällt somit.Due to the molded on the bite plate 10 fastener in the form of the lip 15, the Recesses 22, the recess 27 and the smooth surface formation of the underside 23 and the end surface 25 is a secure attachment of the bite plate 10 on the Clip halves 1, 2 achieved in a structurally simple manner. The variety of fastening components as well as the complex assembly as with the well-known facial muscle trainer is therefore not applicable.

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Gesichtsmuskeltrainer
mit einer ersten Klammerhälfte (1) und einer zweiten Klammerhälfte (2),
welche scherenartig und federbelastet miteinander verbunden und über eine Achse (8) drehbar angeordnet sind,
wobei jeweils an einem Endbereich (9) jede Klammerhälfte (1, 2) gegenüberliegend eine Beißplatte (10) angeordnet ist, welche über mindestens ein Befestigungsmittel (15) mit dem Endbereich (9) verbunden ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an jeder Beißplatte (10) das mindestens eine Befestigungsmittel (15) angeformt ist.Facial muscle trainer
with a first bracket half (1) and a second bracket half (2),
which are connected to each other like scissors and spring-loaded and are rotatably arranged via an axis (8),
a bite plate (10) is arranged opposite each clamp half (1, 2) on one end area (9) and is connected to the end area (9) via at least one fastening means (15),
characterized in that the at least one fastening means (15) is integrally formed on each bite plate (10). Gesichtsmuskeltrainer nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das mindestens eine Befestigungsmittel als eine Lippe (15) ausgebildet ist, welche einen Außenrand (16) des Endbereichs (9) umgreift und an einer inneren Endfläche (17) des Endbereichs (9) anliegt.Facial muscle trainer according to the preceding claim,
characterized in that the at least one fastening means is designed as a lip (15) which engages around an outer edge (16) of the end region (9) and abuts an inner end surface (17) of the end region (9). Gesichtsmuskeltrainer nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Lippe (15) über den gesamten Umfang der Beißplatte (10) verläuft.Facial muscle trainer according to claim 2,
characterized in that the lip (15) extends over the entire circumference of the bite plate (10). Gesichtsmuskeltrainer nach Anspruch 2 oder 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die innere Endfläche (17) des Endbereichs (9) einen stufenartigen Absatz (20) aufweist, an welchem die Lippe (15) anliegt.Facial muscle trainer according to claim 2 or 3,
characterized in that the inner end face (17) of the end region (9) has a step-like shoulder (20) against which the lip (15) rests. Gesichtsmuskeltrainer nach Anspruch 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Höhe des stufenartigen Absatzes (20) und eine Dicke der Lippe (15) gleich ist.Facial muscle trainer according to claim 4,
characterized in that a height of the step-like shoulder (20) and a thickness of the lip (15) are the same. Gesichtsmuskeltrainer nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an jeder Beißplatte (10) zu ihrer Unterseite (23) hin offene Ausnehmungen (22, 27) als weitere Befestigungsmittel vorgesehen sind, in welche auf der oberen Endfläche (25) jeder Klammerhälfte (1, 2) angeordnete Gegenstücke formschlüssig eingreifen. Facial muscle trainer according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that on each bite plate (10) towards its underside (23) open recesses (22, 27) are provided as further fastening means in which counterparts arranged on the upper end face (25) of each clamp half (1, 2) engage in a form-fitting manner , Gesichtsmuskeltrainer nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwei Ausnehmungen (22) zylinderförmig ausgebildet sind, in welche jeweils ein Stift (24) eingreift.Facial muscle trainer according to claim 6,
characterized in that two recesses (22) are cylindrical, in each of which a pin (24) engages. Gesichtsmuskeltrainer nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Ausnehmung (27) schlitzartig ausgebildet ist und quer zu einer Längsrichtung (13) der beiden Klammerhälften (1, 2) verläuft.Facial muscle trainer according to claim 6,
characterized in that a recess (27) is slot-like and extends transversely to a longitudinal direction (13) of the two clip halves (1, 2). Gesichtsmuskeltrainer nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Unterseite (23) der Beißplatte (10) und eine obere Endfläche (25) des Endbereichs (9) glatt ausgebildet sind.Facial muscle trainer according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that an underside (23) of the bite plate (10) and an upper end face (25) of the end region (9) are smooth.
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