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A forehead pad for a respiratory mask includes: (1) a base portion to limit (i) a first surface and (ii) a second surface for contacting a user's forehead; (b) a support post protruding from the first surface and comprises an area contracting in a neck shape; and (c) a head adapted to connect the support post to a forehead support of the respiratory mask and comprises a first lip adapted to connect to the front surface of a hole in the forehead support when the forehead pad is connected to the forehead support. The area contracting in the neck shape facilitates releasable connection between the forehead pad and the forehead support, and the support post is flexible and can bear the force required by the assembling of the head to the forehead support.
[0001 ] 本申请是申请号为201310032494.7、申请日为2003年9月5日、发明名称为“呼吸面罩的前额衬垫”的专利申请的分案申请。  This application is Application No. 201310032494.7, filed on September 5, 2003, entitled divisional applications "breathing mask forehead cushion" of the patent application. 申请号为201310032494.7的专利申请是申请日为2003年9月5日、申请号为201010620187.7、发明名称为“呼吸面罩的前额衬垫”的专利申请的分案申请。 Application No. 201310032494.7 patent application was filed on September 5, 2003, Application No. 201010620187.7, entitled divisional applications "breathing mask forehead cushion" of the patent application. 申请号为201010620187.7的专利申请是申请日为2003年9月5日、申请号为03821170.X(国际申请号为PCT/AU2003/001160)、发明名称为“呼吸面罩的前额衬垫”的专利申请的分案申请。 Application No. 201010620187.7 patent application was filed on September 5, 2003, Application No. 03821170.X (International Application No. PCT / AU2003 / 001160), entitled "breathing mask forehead cushion" of patent applications the divisional application.
 本申请要求于2002年11月8日提交的美国临时申请号60/424，696和2003年5月5日提交的美国临时申请号60/467，572，以及2002年9月6日提交的美国非临时申请号10/235，846的优先权，上述优先权依次要求于2001年9月7日提交的美国临时专利申请号60/317，486和2001年12月28日提交的美国临时专利申请号60/342,854的优先权。  This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application No. 2002, filed November 8 60 / 424,696 and US Provisional Application No. 60 2003, filed May 5 / 467,572, and September 6, 2002 priority to US Non-provisional application No. 10 / 235,846 filed in the priority order of US US provisional Patent application No. 2001, filed September 7 60 / 317,486 and 28 December 2001, filed provisional Patent application No. 60 / 342,854 in. 上述专利申请的全文通过引用而全部包括在此。 Entirety by the above patent application incorporated herein reference in its entirety.
本发明涉及前额衬垫。  The present invention relates to a forehead pad. 这些衬垫能和呼吸面罩一起使用，用于睡眠呼吸障碍(SDB)的非侵入式正压通风(NPPV)治疗。 These pads can be used with a respiratory mask and, for sleep disordered breathing (SDB), non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (of NPPV) treatment.
鼻式面罩通常在呼吸条件和睡眠紊乱的治疗中使用，通过将宜于吸入的气体流传送给使用者以帮助使用者呼吸或者为使用者提供治疗形式的气体以防止睡眠紊乱，譬如阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停(0SA)。  Nasal masks are commonly used in the treatment of respiratory conditions and sleep disorders, by a gas stream suitable for inhalation to the user to assist the user or providing the user with breathing gas to prevent a form of treatment of sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea (0SA). 这些鼻式面罩典型地通过供给管线接收气体，该供给管线将该气体送到由面罩壁形成的小室内。 These nasal masks typically receive a gas through the supply line, the gas line is supplied to the small chamber formed by the walls of the mask.
该面罩通常是半刚性的并具有与使用者的鼻子和/或嘴联系的面部。  The masks are typically semi-rigid and have a face contact with the user's nose and / or mouth. 通常用带子将该面罩绑到使用者的头部。 The tape mask is usually tied to the user's head. 用足够的力对着脸拉动面罩来调节带子以在面罩和使用者的脸之间获得不漏气的密封。 Face with sufficient force to pull the mask strap is adjusted to obtain a gas-tight seal between the mask and user's face. 从而气体通过孔传送到面罩至使用者的鼻孔和/或嘴的。 Whereby gas to the mask through the aperture to the user's nose and / or mouth.
使用该面罩出现的问题之一是为了使带子绷紧，面罩对着使用者的脸压缩并且可能过分用力地推在使用者的鼻子上。 One of the problems with this mask appears  In order to make the tape is taut against the user's face mask and compression may push too hard on the user's nose. 另外，该面罩可能在使用者的脸上移来移去。 Further, the mask may move around the user's face. 因此，面罩通常包含在面罩和使用者的头部之间产生附加接触点的前额支撑。 Thus, the mask forehead support generally comprises generating an additional contact point between the mask and the user's head. 该前额支撑通过防止面罩过于强烈地对着使用者的鼻子和/或面部区域推动而使得面罩的移动最小化及使得面罩的不舒适的压力点最小化。 The forehead support by preventing the movement of the mask too strongly against the user's nose and / or facial region pushed so that the mask and the mask to minimize uncomfortable pressure points is minimized.
前额支撑已经典型地在那里连接了 一个柔软舒适的接触患者的(patient-contacting) 前额衬垫。  The forehead support there has typically been connected (patient-contacting) a forehead pad of soft and comfortable contact with the patient. 前额衬垫通常由柔软的材料譬如硅构成，与通常是刚性的前额支撑形成对比。 Typically such silicone forehead pad made of a flexible material, and are generally rigid in contrast to the forehead support. 美国专利号6，119，693中公开了现有的前额衬垫的一种形式，该专利中的全部内容通过引用在此包含。 U.S. Patent No. 6,119,693 discloses one form of a conventional forehead pad, the entire disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.
现有的前额衬垫的问题是衬垫连接到前额支撑的机构。  The problem of the conventional forehead pad mechanism is connected to the forehead pad support. 该衬垫必须以一种容易插入和移动的方式固定，而不是无意地移动。 The liner must be inserted and fixed in an easily removable manner, rather than unintentionally moving. 而且，与前额支撑/衬垫和面罩框架之间的相对接近无关，应该没有导致更多不舒适的在对面使用者的脸能接触到的锐利的边缘。 Further, regardless of the relative proximity between the forehead support / cushion and mask frame, it should not cause more discomfort across the user's face can be exposed to sharp edges.
现有的前额衬垫的另外的问题是它们能在使用者的前额上导致压力不均匀，导致不舒服和在脸上留下痕迹。  A further problem of the conventional forehead pad is that they can cause to the user's forehead uneven pressure, leading to discomfort and leave marks on the face. 例如，已知的前额衬垫的一种形式包括接触患者的表面和一对加固支柱(strut)，如图16到17所示。 For example, there is known a form of forehead pad comprising a surface and a pair of reinforcing struts (Strut) contacting the patient, as shown in FIG. 16-17. 在使用期间，该衬垫受控于压缩力，在加固支柱连接的区域内该压缩力能在接触患者的表面上导致压力点、线或波纹。 During use, the pad is controlled by the compressive force, the compressive force can cause pressure points, lines or corrugations on a surface contacting the patient in the region of the reinforcement strut is connected. 这导致在使用者的前额上压力不均匀。 This results in uneven pressure on the user's forehead. 使用现有的前额衬垫还导致使用者发汗。 Using existing forehead pads also cause sweating user.
已知形式的前额衬垫的另一个问题是用于将前额衬垫和前额支撑啮合的机构。  Another problem with known form of forehead cushion mechanism is a forehead support and forehead pads engage. 如图18到20所示，该前额支撑包括一对适合与前额衬垫内的凹口(recess)可移动地啮合的刚性的L型钩子(catch)c。 As shown in FIG. 18 to 20, the forehead support comprising a pair of L-shaped hooks suitable rigid (the catch) of the recess (Recess) in the forehead pad movably engageable c. 当前额支撑在使用时，如果衬垫不在适当的位置，那么就会出现一个问题:钩子可能紧靠使用者的前额。 The current amount of support in use, if the pad is not in place, then there is a problem: hook may close the user's forehead. 这会导致不舒服和在前额留下印记。 This can cause discomfort and left its mark on the forehead.
因此，在前额衬垫的现有技术中存在克服上述问题的需要。  Accordingly, a need exists to overcome the above problems in the prior art in the forehead pad.
本发明的一个技术方案是针对一种具有前额支撑和前额衬垫的面罩组件，为使用者提供更多的舒适。  An aspect of the present invention is directed to a mask and a forehead support assembly having a forehead cushion, to provide more comfort for the user.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种将接触压力分布在使用者的前额周围的前额衬垫。  Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a contact pressure distribution in the forehead pad around the user's forehead.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种允许宽范围移动的前额衬垫。  Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a wide range of movement of the forehead pad allowed.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种减少或避免使用者与前额衬垫边缘之间接触的前额衬垫。 Another aspect of  the present invention is a method for reducing or avoiding contact between the user forehead pad and forehead pad edges.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种获得没有受力高的局部区域的均匀压力分布的前额衬垫。  Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a forehead pad is not obtained by a high power local area uniform pressure distribution.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种容易插入到前额支撑中并且足够灵活以容纳不同的前额大小和外形的范围的前额衬垫。  Another aspect of the present invention is directed to an easily inserted into the forehead support and is flexible enough to accommodate a range of different forehead pad size and shape of the forehead.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种前额衬垫，其从支撑柱(support post)到基座区域平滑地成锥形，使得力线平滑地并且均匀地从支撑柱传送到基座区域，导致压力沿着使用者的前额均匀地分布。  Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a forehead pad which tapers smoothly from the support column (support post) to the base region, so that the lines of force smoothly and uniformly transferred from the base to the support column seat region, causing the pressure evenly distributed along the user's forehead.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种用于呼吸面罩的前额支撑的前额衬垫，其包括连接到支撑柱的平板区域和包括前额支撑啮合机构的支撑柱。  Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a respiratory mask forehead pad for the forehead support, which comprises a flat region connected to the support column and a support column including a forehead support engagement mechanism.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种与前额支撑相对容易啮合但相对难于分开的前额衬垫。 Another aspect of  the present invention is directed to a forehead support with relative ease but are relatively difficult to separate from the engaging forehead pad.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种减少或避免使用者与前额支撑的边缘之间接触的前额衬垫。  Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a forehead pad to reduce or avoid contact between the user and the forehead support edge.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种前额衬垫，其包括接触使用者前额的基座部分、包括连接到基座部分的收缩成颈状区域(necked down reg1n)的支撑柱及适合于将该支撑柱连接到呼吸面罩的前额支撑的头部。  Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a forehead pad which includes a base portion contacting the user's forehead, comprising a support post connected to a necked down region of the base portion (necked down reg1n) and a head adapted to be connected to a respiratory mask forehead support of the support column.
本发明的另一个技术方案是针对一种前额衬垫组件，其包括至少两个衬垫，各个衬垫包括接触使用者前额的基座部分、包括连接到该基座部分的收缩成颈状区域的支撑柱及适合于将该支撑柱连接到呼吸面罩的前额支撑的头部。  Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a forehead cushion assembly comprising at least two pads, each pad includes a base portion contacting the user's forehead, comprising connected to the base portion contracted into a head support column neck region is adapted to the support column and connected to a respiratory mask forehead support. 该组件还包括至少一个连接邻近基座部分的连接器。 The assembly further comprises at least one connector connecting portion adjacent to the base.
本发明的其他的方案、特征和优点从下面结合附图的详细描述中将会变得很清楚，附图是本公开的一部分并通过举例的方式解释优选实施例的原理。  Other embodiment of the present invention, a detailed description of features and advantages from the following figures will become apparent in the drawings are part of the present disclosure and explanation of the preferred embodiment by way of example the principles.
图71表示根据本发明的前额衬垫的一个实施例固定在第四方向上。  FIG. 71 shows a fourth direction is fixed to the embodiment of the present invention according to one embodiment of the forehead cushion.
图1表示呼吸面罩组件100的一个例子。  FIG. 1 shows an example of a respiratory mask assembly 100. 该面罩组件包括框架部分101，前额支撑102，及前额衬垫300。 The mask assembly includes a frame portion 101, the forehead support 102, and a forehead pad 300. 该面罩适合于安全并舒适地固定到使用者的脸上。 The mask is suitable for safe and comfortably secured to the user's face. 特别地，该面罩组件100包括掩盖使用者的鼻子和/或嘴的密封形成区域103和能连接排气管的包容开口(contains opening)104。 In particular, the assembly 100 includes a mask cover the user's nose and / or mouth region 103 is formed and a sealing connection can accommodate an exhaust opening (contains opening) 104 tube. 空气或氧气通过开口104在正压下流动。 Air or oxygen flow under positive pressure through the opening 104.
前额支撑102有利地譬如通过枢轴设备105连接到面罩组件100的框架部分101上，枢轴设备105能够进行调节以允许前额支撑102适应使用者的面部外形。  Advantageously, such a forehead support 102 attached to the frame portion 101 of the mask assembly 100 by a pivot device 105, the pivot device 105 can be adjusted to allow the forehead support 102 adapted to the user's face shape. 前额支撑102优选地由热塑性材料制成。 The forehead support 102 is preferably made of thermoplastic material. 在图2中更详细的表示了前额支撑的一个实施例。 In FIG. 2 shows a more detailed embodiment of a forehead support.
前额支撑102能构造成本质上直的或可以是弯曲的。  The forehead support 102 can be configured to essentially straight or may be curved. 本质上直的实施例在图2中表示。 Essentially straight Example 2 shown in FIG. 在前额支撑是弯曲的情况下，该曲率通常是遵循使用者前额的曲率。 In the case of a forehead support is curved, the curvature is generally follow the curvature of the user's forehead. 而这是最可能的结构，使用具有对应曲率或其任何组合的前额支撑是在本发明的范畴之内。 This is the most likely structure, having a curvature corresponding to the forehead support, or any combination are within the scope of the present invention.
前额支撑102设有一个或多个开口。  The forehead support 102 is provided with one or more openings. 这些开口适合提供无数的用途，包括到面罩框架的连接点，到任何其他支撑表面的连接点，用于带子为使用者固定面罩的连接点201，用于前额衬垫的孔202。 These openings adapted to provide a myriad of uses, including the point of attachment to the mask frame, the point of attachment to any other support surface for the mask strap is connected to a fixed point of a user 201, a hole 202 for the forehead pad.
在前额支撑102的优选实施例中，孔202设计成承受该前额衬垫300的头部的重量。  In the forehead support 102 preferred embodiment, hole 202 is designed to withstand the weight of the head of the forehead pad 300. 孔202以允许使用者调整该前额衬垫300的方式安放在该前额支撑102的左右。 Apertures 202 to allow the user to adjust the way the forehead pad 300 is placed around the forehead support 102. 孔202还设计成允许使用者将该前额衬垫300安全地连接到该前额支撑102。 Hole 202 is also designed to allow a user to connect to the forehead pad 300 to secure the forehead support 102. 在一个优选实施例中，孔202设计成允许使用者将该前额衬垫300安全地并可翻转地连接到该前额支撑102上。 In a preferred embodiment, hole 202 is designed to allow the user to safely and forehead pad 300 coupled to the inverting forehead support 102.
根据本发明的第一个实施例的前额衬垫300在图3中进行了详细的表示。  is shown in detail in FIG 3 of the present invention according to a first embodiment of a forehead pad 300. 该前额衬垫300包括接触使用者前额的基座部分305，连接到该基座部分的支撑柱301，及适合连接到该前额支撑102的头部302。 The forehead pad 300 includes a base portion 305 contacts the user's forehead, the support post 301 is connected to the base portion, and adapted to be connected to the forehead support 102 of the head portion 302. 在这个实施例中，该头部302是子弹形状或锥形形状，或另外的锥形。 In this embodiment, the head portion 302 is a bullet-shaped or conical shape, or another tapered shape. 然而，可能是其它的形状，只要它们用于本发明的用途。 However, it may be other shapes, as long as they use the present invention.
该基座部分305、支撑柱301及头部302可以是设计成彼此安装在一起的单独件。  The base portion 305, the support post 301 and head 302 may be designed as a separate member mounted to each other together. 在一个实施例中，该基座部分305和该支撑柱301能构造成一体。 In one embodiment, the base portion 305 and the support column 301 can be configured integrally. 在另一个实施例中，该支撑柱301和该头部302能构造成一体。 In another embodiment, the support column 301 and the head portion 302 can be configured integrally. 在又一个实施例中，该基座部分305和该头部302能构造成没有支撑柱301。 In yet another embodiment, the base portion 305 and the head portion 302 can be configured to not support column 301. 最后，在一个优选实施例中，该基座部分305、支撑柱301及头部302被一体地成型为一体。 Finally, in a preferred embodiment, the base portion 305, the support post 301 and head 302 are integrally molded integrally.
图3所示的实施例包含在头部302的底部和支撑柱301的顶部之间的收缩成颈状的区域303。 Embodiment illustrated in  Figure 3 contains the contraction in the region 303 between the top and bottom of the head portion 302 of support post 301 into the neck. 在一个优选的构造中，该前额衬垫适合于可释放地与前额支撑102啮合。 In a preferred construction, the forehead pad is adapted to be releasably engaged with the forehead support 102. 该收缩成颈状的区域303的功能是使这个特征更容易。 The necked down region 303 functions to make this feature easier. 该收缩成颈状的区域303是这样的，其直径小于头部302的底部的直径。 The necked down region 303 is such that a diameter smaller than the bottom of the head portion 302. 这导致头部302的底部和收缩成颈状的区域303之间的唇(Iip)310和收缩成颈状区域303与支撑柱301之间的另一个唇311。 This results in the lip between the base and necked down region 303 of the head 302 (Iip) 310 and the lip 311 to another contraction between the neck region 303 and support posts 301.
2)的长度一样长。 2 as long) length. 衬垫300通过前额支撑102内的孔的第一末端200的插入导致头部302经过孔202并出现在第二末端210外。 Pad 300 through the first end holes in the forehead support lead 102 is inserted through the holes 200 of the head 302 and 202 appear outside the second end 210. 支撑柱301保持在孔202的第一末端200的一边，同时收缩成颈状的区域303占据至少是孔的长度。 Support column 301 is maintained at a first side of the hole 202 of the end 200, while the necked down region 303 is occupied by at least the length of the hole. 这个特征导致容易插入和紧密配合。 This feature leads to easy insertion and tight fit.
典型地，这个插入可以由使用者通过将轴向压力施加到衬垫300的基座部分305上来进行。  Typically, this can be inserted by axial pressure is applied by a user to the base portion 305 of the pad 300 up for. 虽然支撑柱是挠性的，但是它能经得住装配所需要的力。 Although the support column is flexible, but it can withstand the force required for assembly. 使用图3中描述的前额衬垫的实施例和图2中描述的前额支撑作为例子，当逆着孔202的第一末端200施加轴向压力时，头部302和唇310都变形，直到头部302和唇310到达孔202的第二末端210，于是唇310再次膨胀以啮合邻接孔202的前额支撑102的第一表面215。 Forehead support described in FIG. 3 described embodiments and forehead pad in FIG. 2 as an example, when axial pressure is applied against the first end 200 of the hole 202, the head 302 and the lip 310 are deformed until the head 310 reaches the lip portion 302 and a second end 210 of the hole 202, the lip 310 then expands again to engage the forehead support hole 202 adjacent to the first surface 215 102. 此外，唇311紧靠前额支撑102的第二表面205，以防止衬垫300的轴向移动。 Further, the lip 311 abuts second surface 205 of the forehead support 102 to prevent axial movement of the liner 300.
衬垫的拆除通过在与用于插入施加的轴向力相反的方向上施加牵引力而发生的。  removal of the liner by applying traction in the opposite axial force applied to the insertion direction occurs. 当唇310脱离与孔202邻接的前额支撑102的第一表面215时，头部302和唇310再次变形。 When the forehead abutment lip 202 with the aperture 310 from the first surface 102 of the support 215, the head portion 302 and the lip 310 deformed again. 唇311脱离前额支撑102的第二表面205。 A second lip 311 from the surface 205 of the forehead support 102. 头部302和唇310在脱离前额支撑200之后都恢复到它们的原始形状。 Head portion 302 and the lip 310, after departing from the forehead support 200 are restored to their original shape.
 通过使用者的手指能施加压力并且不仅通过头部302经过孔202的第一表面215出现来表明衬垫300的成功插入而且典型地通过咔嗒声表明成功插入。  by the user's fingers can apply pressure and not only the head 302 through the hole 202 of the first surface 215 appear indicating success by insertion of the gasket 300 and is typically inserted by a click indicate success. 视觉、声音及易于插入的结合对于具有有限体力和/或手指灵巧的老年人或其他体弱的使用者是有用的。 Sight, sound and easy insertion combined to have limited physical strength and / or dexterity of the user's finger or other frail elderly is useful. 产生的声音具有为使用者提供衬垫在黑暗中已经成功插入的知识的附加的益处。 Sound produced has the added benefit of providing knowledge in the dark liner has been successfully inserted for users. 由于面罩在夜里使用这个事实，所以这个特征具有重要性。 Due to the fact that the use of masks at night, so the importance of this feature. 前额支撑102和前额衬垫300都是这样构造的，SP衬垫300能在支撑102上的不同位置上放置，从而获得接触使用者的前额的不同位置。 The forehead support 102 and a forehead pad 300 is thus constructed, SP liner 300 can be placed in different positions on the support 102, thereby to obtain different positions in contact with the forehead of the user.
对于制造基座、支撑柱及头部的各种方法对于本领域的技术人员来说都是周知的。  For manufacturing the base, the support post and head various methods to those skilled in the art that are well known. 制造的优选方法是通过喷射模塑法。 A preferred method of manufacturing is by injection molding.
支撑柱301能从基座305中以角度α突出，该角度α是在支撑柱301和基座部分305之间的接触点处在到基座部分305的外表面的切线t之间定义的，这个角度α可以是大约90°，SP，该支撑柱301从该基座部分305基本上直地向外延伸。  301 from the support post 305 to the base projection angle α, the angle α is the contact point between the support column portion 305 and the base 301 in a tangent t to the outer surface of the base portion 305 between the defined, this angle α may be approximately 90 °, SP, the support post 301 extending from the base portion 305 is substantially straight outwards. 图3表示前额衬垫300的实施例，其中角度α大约是90°。 FIG 3 shows an embodiment of a forehead pad 300, wherein the angle α is approximately 90 °.
图4表示呼吸面罩组件410的另一个实施例。 Another  FIG. 4 shows a respiratory mask assembly 410 of the embodiment. 该面罩组件410包括框架部分411，前额支撑412及前额衬垫400的另一个实施例。 The mask assembly 410 includes a frame portion 411, the forehead support 412 and another embodiment of a forehead pad 400. 该前额支撑412有利地譬如通过枢轴设备413连接到面罩410的框架部分411。 The forehead support 412 is advantageously connected to the frame 413 such as the mask portion 411 by a pivot 410 apparatus. 该面罩组件410包括掩盖使用者的鼻子和/或嘴的密封形成垫414并包含旋转弯头415。 The mask assembly 410 comprises a mask user's nose and / or mouth of the sealing mat is formed comprising a rotary bend 415 and 414. 该旋转弯头415适合接收在正压流动的空气或氧气供应。 The rotary bend 415 is adapted to receive a positive pressure supply of air or oxygen flow.
支撑柱401能以一种使其更灵活的方式构造。  in a support column 401 can be constructed to be more flexible. 例如，支撑柱401包括切掉部分405。 For example, the support post 401 includes a cut out portion 405. 这些切掉部分帮助支撑柱能弯曲或折曲，改变使用角度β。 These support posts can help cut portion curved or bent, using the angle change β. 以这种方式，如图68到71所示，在始终保持挠性度时较大直径的支撑柱401可以使用。 In this manner, as shown in FIG. 68 to 71, the support post 401 of larger diameter may be used when the degree of flexure remain.
基座部分408可以是任何形状，优选地为类似衬垫构造。  the base portion 408 may be any shape, preferably similar pad construction. 在一个实施例中，基座部分408的接触区域407具有使得接触力传递到使用者前额的表面在生理学上的相容压力下发生的形状，如图58所示。 In one embodiment, the contact region 407 of the base portion 408 having a shape such that the contact force to occur under surface of the user's forehead in physiologically compatible pressure, shown in Figure 58. 在一个优选实施例中，接触区域407凹向弯曲以与前额的曲率一致。 In a preferred embodiment, the contact region 407 is bent to conform to the concave curvature of the forehead.
如图7所示，接触区域407能任选地包括凸起的表面图案510。  As shown in FIG 7, the contact region 407 can optionally include a raised surface pattern 510. 图案510减少衬垫400的吸气作用的可能性，从而在区域内减少抽血并使得衬垫400更舒适。 Pad pattern 510 to reduce the possibility of suction effect 400, thereby reducing the blood in the area of ​​the pad 400 and that is more comfortable. 凸起的图案510具有减少发汗的附加的益处。 Convex pattern 510 has the additional benefit of reducing sweating. 在另一个实施例中，对衬垫的后表面406进行喷砂磨光以改善通风并减少发汗的可能性。 In another embodiment, the surface of the pad 406 after finishing sandblasting to improve ventilation and to reduce the likelihood of sweating.
如图8的横截面视图所示，衬垫400的基座部分408和支撑柱401还可以包括向基座部分408和/或支撑柱401内延伸预定距离601的中空外区608。  As shown in FIG. 8 a cross-sectional view of the base portion 408 of the pad 400 and support posts 401 may further include a base portion 408 extending inner and / or outer region of the hollow support posts 401 601 608 a predetermined distance. 在所示的实施例中，该中空外区608经过基座部分408进行延伸并且部分地延伸到支撑柱401内。 In the embodiment shown, the outer hollow zone 608 extends through the base portion 408 and extends partially into the support column 401. 这种结构将弹性度和挠性度赋予前额衬垫400。 This structure gives elasticity and flexibility of the forehead pad 400. 由于硅酮的基本上不可压缩的特性，一些切掉区域405协助伸缩。 Since the characteristics of a substantially incompressible silicone, some of the cut out region 405 to assist stretching. 中空外区608的使用对通过支撑柱401沿着轴的一些移动留有余地。 A hollow outer region 608 to leave room for some of the moving shaft 401 along the support post through.
增加支撑柱401的直径使得前额衬垫400容易插入到前额支撑102中。  increasing the diameter of the support column 401 so that the forehead pad 400 is easily inserted into the forehead support 102. 此外，较大的直径减少了压力点限于局部的可能性。 In addition, larger diameter reduces the likelihood of localized pressure points limited. 然而，当支撑柱401制作得较厚时，其变得柔韧性小了。 However, when the support column 401 be made thicker, it becomes smaller flexibility. 因此本发明的优选实施例用柔韧性对容易插入进行平衡。 Therefore easily inserted balance flexibility with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
 在另一个实施例中，中空外区608通过基座部分408、支撑柱401和头部402延伸，构成直通钻孔509(如图7所示)。  In another embodiment, the outer region of the hollow portion 408 through the base 608, the support post 401 and head 402 extends to form a through bore 509 (FIG. 7). 该直通钻孔509还有助于在装配和拆卸过程中支撑柱401和头部402的压缩。 The through-bore 509 also helps in assembly and disassembly of the head support column 401 and 402 of compression. 这个结构允许从使用者的皮肤到大气之间出现空气和/或湿气流，导致发汗的减少和更舒适的衬垫400。 This structure allows the air and / or wet gas flow occurs between the skin of the user from the atmosphere, resulting in reduction of sweating pad 400 and much more comfortable.
该支撑柱401具有大约0.1 cm和大约3.0 cm之间的最宽方面内的直径。  The support post 401 has a diameter in the broadest aspects of between about 0.1 cm and about 3.0 cm. 尤其特殊地，图9的实施例的支撑柱的直径是在大约0.5cm和大约1.25cm之间，并且优选地该直径是大约lcm。 Especially particularly, the diameter of the support column of the embodiment of FIG. 9 is between about 0.5cm and about 1.25cm, and the diameter is preferably about lcm. 术语“大约”意味着暗示该直径不是绝对的而是可以由本领域的技术人员偏离。 The term "about" is meant to imply that the diameter is not absolute but may be offset by one skilled in the art. 可选择的实施例，譬如那些图21到31中所表示的具有不同的直径。 Alternative embodiments, such as those having different diameters FIGS 21-31 representation.
支撑柱401具有大约0.1cm和大约2.5cm之间的最宽方面内的长度。  support column 401 has a length within the broadest aspects of between about 0.1cm and about 2.5cm. 尤其特殊地，该长度是在大约0.5cm和大约1.25cm之间，并且尤其优选地该长度大约是lcm。 Especially particularly, the length is between about 0.5cm and about 1.25cm, and especially preferably the length is about lcm. 图37中表示了一种形式的前额衬垫的尺寸。 Figure 37 shows the dimensions of a form of forehead pad. 再次，该术语“大约”意味着暗示该长度不是绝对的而是可以由本领域的技术人员偏离。 Again, the term "about" is meant to imply that the length is not absolute but may be offset by one skilled in the art.
支撑柱401可以是直的或它可以是锥形的。  support post 401 may be straight or it may be tapered. 直的支撑柱的一个例子表示在图3的实施例中。 Examples of a straight support column is shown in the embodiment illustrated in Figure 3. 锥形还可以是这样，即基座部分的区域比头部区域厚，如图5中的实施例所示。 May also be tapered so that the area of ​​the base portion thicker than the head region, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5.
正如本领域的一个技术人员所能理解的，根据本发明可以使用各种材料制造该前额衬垫。  As one skilled in the art can be appreciated, according to the present invention may be manufactured using various materials the forehead pad. 所使用的任何材料的特征应该包括生物适应性，挠性和舒适。 Wherein any material used should include biocompatibility, flexibility and comfort. 这些材料的一些例子包括橡胶和柔性塑料。 Some examples of such materials include rubber and flexible plastics. 在一个优选实施例中，衬垫由道尔科宁(Dow Corning)制造的硫化的液体硅橡胶(硅橡胶94-595-HC，#2666031部分)构成，可选择地，可以使用具有大约35-45肖氏A硬度的硅酮。 In a preferred embodiment, the gasket manufactured by Erke Ning Road (Dow Corning) curing the liquid silicone rubber (Silastic 94-595-HC, # 2666031 part), and alternatively, may be used with about 35 45 Shore a hardness silicone. 这些例子仅仅是用来解释性的并且不局限于任何方式。 These examples are merely illustrative and are not to be limited in any way.
根据本发明的一个优选的实施例，至少两个底部衬垫(base pad)能加入道前额衬垫组件700中。  According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least two bottom liner (base pad) can be added to track the forehead pad assembly 700. 在这个实施例中，其两种形式表示在图9和图32到44中，连接器711用来连接邻近的基座部分708。 In this embodiment, two forms of which is represented in FIGS. 9 and 32-44, a connector 711 for connecting the adjacent base portion 708. 可以使用任何类型的连接器，譬如带子或柔性桥部件。 Any type of connectors, such as tape or a flexible bridge member. 连接器的一个优点是组件700具有极少可能丢失的一体设计。 One advantage of the connector assembly 700 is less likely to have missing piece design. 该多个具有接触区域707的基座部分708和连接器711能彼此一体形成。 The plurality of the base portion 707 has a contact region 708 and the connector 711 can be integrally formed with each other.
如前面所述，中空外区608能延伸到基座部分708和/或支撑柱701中预定的距离。  As previously described, the outer hollow area 608 can be extended to 708 and / or the support column 701 in a predetermined distance from the base portion. 这个距离可以调整以增大前额衬垫组件700的挠性。 This distance can be adjusted to increase the flexibility of the forehead cushion assembly 700. 例如，当与图37中所示的实施例进行比较时，图44所示的实施例中中空外区608延伸到支撑柱701中更长的距离。 For example, when compared with the embodiment shown in FIG. 37, the embodiment shown in FIG hollow outer region to the support column 44,608 701 extends a longer distance. 增大该中空外区608的距离具有几个优点，包括挠性，与基座部分708的边缘接触最小化，及较好的气流使得使用者发汗减少。 Increasing the distance of the hollow outer zone 608 has several advantages, including flexibility, the edge of the base portion 708 of the contact is minimized, and such that the gas stream is preferably reduced sweating the user.
该中空外区608还可以具有包括圆锥形、金字塔形、圆柱形或其组合的各种形状。  The hollow outer region 608 may have various shapes including conical, pyramidal, cylindrical or combinations thereof. 该中空外区408在其内具有包括脊、隆起(bump)或洞的附加子结构。 The outer region 408 having a hollow therein comprises ridges, bumps (Bump) holes or additional partial structure.
在一个优选实施例中，为了位于使用者的左眉和右眉之上，前额衬垫组件700的两个基座部分708是合适的。  In a preferred embodiment, for a user located above the right eyebrow and the left eyebrow, two base portions 700 of the forehead cushion assembly 708 is suitable. 如图10所示，表示基座部分708靠着使用者的前额813。 As shown in FIG 10, showing the base portion 708 against the user's forehead 813. 该支撑柱701设计成沿着箭头814的方向用作弹簧。 The support column 701 designed to act as a spring in the direction of arrow 814. 该切掉部分705在保持容易插入的同时提高了其柔韧性。 The cut portion 705 is easily inserted while maintaining its flexibility improves. 这种设计的另一个优点是它能更好地适应面罩410的旋转和扭曲。 Another advantage of this design is that it can better accommodate the rotation and distortion of the mask 410. 支撑柱701的另外的优点是其直径被最优化以减少单个点的压力对前额813的影响。 An additional advantage of the support column 701 is its diameter is optimized to reduce the effects of single point pressure of the forehead 813.
 该切掉部分705在该切掉部分705与基座部分708之间限定一个底切部720。  The cut portion 705 cut in the cutting portion 720 defines a bottom portion 705 between the base portion 708. 该底切部720可以是包括曲线形，方形，圆锥形，三角形，或其任何组合的各种形状。 The undercut portion 720 may be a curvilinear, square, conical, triangular, or any combination of shapes. 该底切部720深度e也是可以改变的。 The depth of the undercut portion 720 e may also vary. 深度e可以在大约0.25_到大约1.25mm之间的范围内变化，优选地在大约0.5mm和大约I mm之间，更优选地为大约0.7 5mm。 Depth e can vary within a range of between about 0.25_ to about 1.25mm, preferably between about 0.5mm and about I mm, and more preferably about 0.7 5mm. 术语“大约”意味着暗示该宽度和长度不是绝对的而是可以由本领域的技术人员偏离的。 The term "about" is meant to imply that the width and length is not absolute but may be offset by those skilled in the art.
0.75mm。 0.75mm. 长度I能在大约0.05mm到大约1.5mm之间变化，优选地在大约0.25mm和大约Imm之间。 Length I can be between about 0.05mm and about 1.5mm change, preferably between about 0.25mm and about Imm. 再次，术语“大约”意味着暗示该宽度和长度不是绝对的而是可以由本领域的技术人员偏呙。 Again, the term "about" is meant to imply that the width and the length are not absolute but may be biased Guo by those skilled in the art.
该切掉部分705可以具有相似的区域或不同的宽度w和相似的或不同的长度I。  The cut portion 705 may have similar or different region of width w and a similar or different lengths I. 比较图32到37中所示的前额衬垫组件700的实施例与图38到44中所示的前额衬垫组件700的实施例表明对切掉部分705的几个改变。 Comparing Figures 32-37 forehead cushion assembly 700 shown in the embodiment of FIG forehead pad assembly shown in Example 38-44 showed a few changes to the 700 cut portion 705. 在图38到44所示实施例中切掉部分705的宽度w小于图32到37所示实施例中该切掉部分705的宽度W。 In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 38-44 embodiment cut portion 705 is smaller than the width w FIGS 32-37 illustrated embodiment the width of the cut-away portion 705 W.
图40(沿着图39的线40-40的横截面图)中的底切部720可以比图32到37的实施例更显著。 Undercut  FIG. 40 (a cross-sectional view taken along line 40-40 of FIG. 39) 720 may be more significant than the embodiment of FIGS. 32-37. 因此衬垫在垂直平面内的移动范围可以增大，从而增大面罩适合使用者的范围。 Range of movement of the pad in the vertical plane can be increased, thereby increasing the range of the mask for the user. 此夕卜，增大的移动范围能有助于防止衬垫的边缘与使用者的前额接触，从而增大使用者的顺应性和舒适。 Bu this evening, increasing the range of movement can help to prevent the contact edge with the user's forehead pad, thereby increasing the user's comfort and compliance. 最后，增大的底切部720与切掉部分705周围的形状和大小一起能实现关于支撑柱701弯曲基座部分708所必需的力，从而在始终考虑到前额衬垫组件700的优良性能的同时，在使用者可接受的程度内优化期望的挠曲力。 Finally, increasing the undercut portion 720 with the cut around the shape and size of section 705 can be realized with the force necessary to bend about the support column 701 of the base portion 708, so that always taking into account the excellent performance forehead cushion assembly 700 Meanwhile, in a user acceptable level of optimization desired deflection force.
减少宽度w和/或增加深度e的一个优点是改变前额衬垫组件700和前额支撑102之间的角度I其依次考虑了活动的更大范围和使用者舒适。  reducing the width w and / or increased depth e is an advantage of changing the angle between the forehead and the forehead support cushion assembly 700 which in turn takes into account the 102 I greater user comfort and range of activities. 角度S是水平线h和经过基座708与支撑柱701的中心的线之间的角度。 The angle S is an angle between a horizontal line through the center of the base 708 h and with a support column 701 of the line. 图45和46表示图38到44中所示装配有前额支撑102的前额衬垫组件700的实施例。 Assembly 46 shown in FIG. 45 and FIGS. 38 to 44 there is represented the forehead support 700 of the embodiment of the forehead cushion assembly 102. 角度δ大约是25°。 The angle δ is about 25 °. 图32到37中所示的装配有前额支撑102的前额衬垫组件700的实施例的角度δ大约是0°。 The assembly shown in FIGS. 32 to 37 have a forehead cushion assembly 102 forehead support 700 of the embodiment embodiment the angle δ is about 0 °. 再次，术语“大约”意味着暗示角度不是绝对的而是可以由本领域的技术人员偏离。 Again, the term "about" is not meant to imply absolute angle but can deviate by one skilled in the art.
在通常平行于使用者前额的角度的前额衬垫组件700的基座部分708的外观为使用者提供了改良的舒适，减少了由不均匀的外观导致的压痛的可能性。  In appearance the base generally parallel to the angle of the user's forehead forehead pad portion 708 of the assembly 700 provides improved comfort for the user, reducing the possibility of a non-uniform appearance tenderness caused. 在长面罩的一些形式中，例如全面罩，在使用中前额支撑102可以位于使用者前额的比护鼻面罩高的位置。 In some forms of the long mask, full face mask, for example, in use, the forehead support 102 may be located higher than the user's forehead a nasal mask position.
在图42所示的前额支撑的实施例中，当从一个末端看过去时，支撑柱701和基座部分708通常彼此垂直。  Example embodiments of the forehead support shown in FIG. 42, when viewed from one end in the past, support column 701 and the base portion 708 generally perpendicular to each other. 然而，在另一个实施例中，它们可以构造成不同的角度。 However, in another embodiment, they may be configured at different angles. 对于一个长面罩，因为头骨的曲率，为了使前额衬垫组件700的基座部分708呈现通常地平行于使用者的前额，或者(i)前额支撑102应该适合保持以一个角度垂直前额衬垫组件700，如图45所示，或(ii)前额支撑102应该适合保持以一个直角非垂直前额衬垫组件700。 For a long mask, because the curvature of the skull, in order to make forehead pad assembly 708 of the base portion 700 generally parallel to render a user's forehead, or (i) the forehead support 102 adapted to be held at an angle perpendicular to the forehead cushion assembly 700, as shown in Figure 45, or (ii) a forehead support 102 adapted to be held in a non-right angle to a perpendicular to the forehead cushion assembly 700. 在该优选实施例中，使用垂直衬垫并且该前额支撑102适合保持并将该衬垫以合适的角度呈现给使用者的前额。 In the preferred embodiment, the vertical pads 102 and the forehead support and adapted to hold the pad at a suitable angle presented to the user's forehead. 以这种方式，相同的前额衬垫组件700能在面罩系统范围内使用，例如，鼻式面罩和全面罩，通过使用常规件为制造商提供经济效益。 In this manner, the same forehead cushion assembly 700 can be used in the system within the mask range, e.g., nasal and full-face masks, manufacturers provide economic benefits by using a conventional member.
图11表示插入到前额支撑940的孔930内的前额衬垫900的实施例的横截面。  FIG. 11 shows a cross-section is inserted into the forehead support embodiment forehead cushion 900 within the bore 930,940. 为了插入衬垫900，在箭头914的方向上施加轴向力。 To insert the liner 900, applying an axial force in the arrow 914 direction. 当头部902和唇904经过孔930时变形。 When the head portion 902 and the lip 904 passes through the deformable aperture 930. 一旦头部902和唇904经过孔930，则支撑柱901的收缩成颈状的区域903占据孔930的长度。 Once the head portion 902 through the holes 930 and the lip 904, the support column necked down region 901 occupies a length 903 of the aperture 930. 这导致唇905也与前额支撑940接触。 This results in the lip 905 is also in contact with the forehead support 940. 唇904和905与前额支撑940的各个侧面的啮合导致保持衬垫900在适当的位置。 Engaging the lip 904 and the respective sides 905 and 940 of the forehead support results held in place liner 900.
为了从前额支撑940移开衬垫900，在箭头914相反的方向上拉动衬垫900。  In order to support 940 away from the forehead pad 900, pad 900 is pulled in the direction opposite arrow 914. 再一次，当头部902和/或唇904经过孔930时弯曲，使得衬垫900能从前额支撑940上脱离。 Again, when the head 902 and / or curved lip 904 passes through the hole 930, such that the pad 900 disengaged from the forehead support 940.
图13中表示了啮合了刚性前额支撑1040的前额衬垫1000的另一个实施例的横截面。 In  FIG. 13 shows a forehead support engaging the other rigid forehead cushion 1040 1000 Example cross section of the embodiment. 该前额支撑1040包括唇1042和1043。 The forehead support 1040 includes a lip 1042 and 1043. 前额支撑1040的唇1042适合啮合头部1002的唇1004并且支撑柱1040的唇1043适合啮合支撑柱1010的唇1005。 Forehead support 1042 is adapted to engage the lip 1040 of the lip of the head and the support column 10041002 1040 lip 1043 lip adapted to engage a support column of 10,051,010. 在本发明的另一个实施例中，支撑柱1010被共同成型为前额支撑1040。 In another embodiment of the present invention, support column 1010 is co-molded to the forehead support 1040.
图14和15表示与前额支撑1040的一个实施例啮合的前额衬垫100的另一个实施例。  FIGS. 14 and 15 show a forehead support 1040 with a forehead pad of another embodiment of the embodiment 100 engages embodiment. 该前额支撑1040具有臂2001。 The forehead support arm 1040 having 2001. 这些臂2001限定孔1030并能在方向a上移动以容许衬垫1000移除(removal)。 These arms 2001 defining a bore 1030 and 1000 can be moved to allow removal of the liner (Removal) in the direction a.
在本发明的另一个实施例中，支撑柱1010包括通常适合与前额支撑的钥匙形槽啮合的圆柱末端区域。  In another embodiment of the present invention, support column 1010 includes a generally cylindrical end region for the forehead support key-shaped groove (65). 为了将杆连接到前额支撑上，末端区域的小直径部分经过通常小直径的矩形区域滑动，在具有直径略于杆直径的圆柱形区域内接收到之前，使其变形，如图47到49所示。 In order to connect to the forehead support rod, the end region of the small-diameter portion through the small-diameter region is generally rectangular slide having a diameter slightly before received in the cylindrical area the diameter of the rod, deformed, as shown in FIG 47-49 shows. 该末端区域的较小直径部分限定两个肩部区域，在功能上与那些其他的实施例相似，适合防止衬垫的轴向运动。 End region of the smaller diameter portion defines two shoulder regions, similar to those in other embodiments the function for preventing axial movement of the liner.
在一种形式中，前额衬垫的基座部分408通常是板形或盘形。  In one form, the base portion 408 of the forehead pad is generally disk-shaped or plate-shaped. 在一个优选的形式中，在使用中它通常给患者的前额呈现凹面。 In a preferred form, in use, it generally exhibits a concave surface to the patient's forehead. 基座部分的可能形状包括矩形和椭圆形。 The shape of the base portion may comprise a rectangular and elliptical.
支撑柱401和基座区域408的形状设计成使得力线490平滑地并均匀地从支撑柱401传送给基座区域408，如图58所示。  shape of the support post 401 and the base region 408 is designed such that the force line 490 smoothly and uniformly from the support post 401 is transmitted to the base region 408, shown in Figure 58. 以这种方式，压力均匀分布在使用者的前额813上。 In this manner, pressure is evenly distributed over the user's 813 forehead. 力线490不集中于一点。 490 lines of force is not concentrated at one point. 支撑柱410属于足够刚硬以致于当插入和推进时不会变弯的设计。 Belonging to support column 410 does not become rigid enough so that when the plug-and-bent design.
根据本发明的前额衬垫的可选择的实施例在图59到62中表示。  The forehead cushion alternative embodiment of the present invention represented in FIGS. 59 to 62. 在这个实施例中，在前额支撑的丁字架臂上有一个“夹板”，该夹板通常具有椭圆形状并位于远离前额支撑的臂表面，确定夹板的前侧和前额支撑的臂之间的空间。 In this embodiment, the forehead support arm has a T-bar "splint", the jaw having a generally oval shape and is located away from the surface of the forehead support arm to determine the space between the front side and the forehead support arm splint. 衬垫通常具有定义长轴和短轴的椭圆形并包括具有可变轮廓的轴。 Pad typically has defined major and minor axes of the oval-shaped and includes a variable profile. 初始轮廓属于对夹板的补充形状，允许衬垫固定在夹板上。 The initial shape of the contour of a supplementary jaws, allowing the pad is fixed on the splint. 更进一步地沿着该轴，该轮廓旋转大约90°，确定肩部区域。 Still further along the shaft, the contour rotated approximately 90 °, the shoulder area is determined. 以这种方式，衬垫能插入到夹板上然后扭曲大约90°以将其锁定在适当的位置上。 In this way, the pad can be inserted into the clamping plate and twisting approximately 90 ° so as to be locked in position. 在这个位置上，衬垫的肩部区域与夹板的前侧啮合。 In this position, the front side of the shoulder region of the spacer engagement jaws.
在一个优选实施例中，衬垫包括一对适合与前额支撑的臂上相应的突起相啮合的凹座。  In a preferred embodiment, the spacer comprises a pair of support arms adapted forehead corresponding projection engaging the recess. 在凹座和各个突起之间的啮合为使用者提供关于衬垫已经正确地旋转地对准的反馈。 The engagement between the recesses and the projections to each user to provide feedback on the liner has been rotated to a properly aligned. 而且，凹座和突起之间的啮合减少了无心的衬垫旋转移动。 Further, the engagement between the projections and recesses reduce unintentional rotational movement of the pad. 可供选择的闭锁机构，譬如那些钥匙或可滑动的滑雪块，落在本发明的范畴内。 Alternatively the latching mechanism, such as those ski slidable key or block, fall within the scope of the invention.
图63表示本发明可供选择的实施例。  FIG. 63 shows an alternative embodiment of the present invention. 在这个实施例中，前额支撑的臂通常是圆柱形并通常以泡沫的圆柱形“管子”覆盖，形成前额衬垫400。 In this embodiment, the forehead support arm is generally cylindrical and generally cylindrical foam "pipe" cover, forehead pad 400 is formed. 不管支撑相对于前额的角度，因为通常前额臂和管道的半径恒定，所以没有给使用者的前额呈现锐利的边缘。 Regardless of the forehead support with respect to the angle, as is usually the forehead arm and the radius of the pipe constant, not to the user's forehead, and sharp edges. 在一种形式中，泡沫仅仅部分地围绕该前额支撑的臂。 In one form, the foam only partially surrounds the forehead support arm. 而且，因为通常关于角位置泡沫的特性恒定，所以力线平滑地传送到使用者的前额。 Moreover, since generally characteristic on the angular position of the bubble constant, the lines of force smoothly transmitted to the user's forehead. 在另一个实施例中，管子构成某种形状，使得其外表面的较厚部分放置在前额并且经过管道的孔不需要是圆形，允许连接到非圆形臂。 In another embodiment, the tube constituting a certain shape, such that the thicker portions of the outer surface of the forehead and is placed in the conduit through the holes need not be circular, allows connection to a non-circular arms.
图64到66所示的可供选择的实施例中，在圆周附近的管子的厚度可以改变以提供适应性。 Alternative embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 64-66, the thickness in the vicinity of the circumference of the tube can be varied to provide flexibility. 该管子能具有两个不同厚度的部分(图64)，三个不同厚度的部分(图65)，或能具有偏心的厚度(图66)。 The tube portions can have two different thicknesses (FIG. 64), three parts of different thicknesses (FIG. 65), an eccentric, or can have a thickness (FIG. 66). 这些实施例提供几个其他的优点，包括在不移掉面罩的情况下增加舒适，减少管子的紧固及在不移掉面罩情况下有关的症状，譬如，发汗和不舒服。 These embodiments provide several other advantages, including increased without definite displacement mask comfort, reduce the fastening of the tube and related symptoms without definite displacement in the mask, such as, sweating and discomfort.
图67表示本发明的可供选择的实施例。  FIG. 67 shows an alternative embodiment of the present invention. 在这个实施例中，前额支撑102的尖端通常包括球状物。 In this embodiment, the forehead support comprises a generally spherical tip 102 thereof. 通常还呈球状形状的泡沫或硅酮衬垫400放置在前额支撑102之上。 Also generally spherical shape or a silicone foam pad 400 is placed over the forehead support 102. 该通常球形的形状平滑地将力线从前额支撑的尖端传送到前额，而不管方向如何。 The generally spherical shape of the tip of the smooth lines of force transmitted from the forehead to the forehead support, regardless of direction. 以这种方式，在使用者的前额上力均匀分配。 In this manner, on the user's forehead uniform force distribution.
当本申请已经描述了前额衬垫和前额支撑的几个实施例时，一个本领域的技术人员很好地理解了各种前额衬垫，前额支撑和面罩能可交替地使用。  When the present application has described several forehead cushion support and when the embodiment of a forehead, a person skilled in the art a variety of well understood forehead cushion, a forehead support and the mask can be used interchangeably. 前额衬垫的类型不局限于特殊的前额支撑或特定面罩。 Type forehead pad is not limited to a specific or particular mask forehead support.
在可供选择的实施例中，前额衬垫的支撑柱能与譬如在MIRAGE面罩上使用的压出的衬垫相结合使用(美国专利号6,119,693)。  In an alternative embodiment, the forehead cushion support column can be used phase (U.S. Pat. No. 6,119,693) in combination with such a pressure pad for use in the MIRAGE mask. 另一个实施例具有缺少凹面的前额衬垫，改为包括在与凹面结合使用的支撑柱。 Another embodiment has a concave forehead cushion missing, modified to include support post in use in conjunction with a concave surface. 另一个实施例包括具有改变横截面厚度的衬垫，譬如，它应该在边缘比中心更薄，用于在旋转时的更大灵活性。 Another embodiment comprises a pad having a changing cross-sectional thickness of, for example, it should be thinner at the edges than at the center, for greater flexibility in rotation.
因而能意识到本发明的技术方案已经完全和有效地实现。  and thus can be effectively achieved completely appreciated aspect of the present invention. 前述具体实施例已经提供来说明本发明的结构上和功能上的原理，并不局限于此，相反，本发明旨在包括所有在详细的描述的宗旨和范畴内的修改、改变和替换。 DETAILED foregoing embodiments have been provided to explain the principles of the present invention is structurally and functionally, is not limited to this, on the contrary, the present invention is intended to include all modifications within the spirit and scope of the detailed description, changes, and substitutions.
1.一种前额衬垫，包括: (a)基座部分，其中该基座部分限定(i)第一表面，及(ϋ )接触使用者前额的第二表面； (b)支撑柱，其中该支撑柱从该第一表面凸出并包括收缩成颈状的区域;及(c)头部，其适合将该支撑柱连接到呼吸面罩的前额支撑并且包括适于在该前额衬垫连接到该前额支撑上时接合该前额支撑内的孔的前表面的第一唇，其中该收缩成颈状的区域便于该前额衬垫与该前额支撑可释放地接合，并且该支撑柱是挠性的并且能够经得住将该头部装配到该前额支撑所需要的力。 A forehead pad, comprising: (a) a base portion, wherein the base portion defining (i) a first surface, and (ϋ) contacting a second surface of the user's forehead; (b) a support column, wherein the support column comprises a projection and necked down region from the first surface; and (c) a head support for the forehead support column and connected to a respiratory mask comprising a pad adapted to be connected to the forehead the forehead engaging the supporting lip on the front surface of the first holes in the forehead support, wherein the necked down region of the forehead pad facilitates the forehead support to releasably engage, and that the support column is flexible the assembly of the head and capable of withstanding the forehead support to the force required.
2.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，该支撑柱具有从该基座部分朝向该头部减小的大致成锥形的外形。 The forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein the support column has a substantially conical shape decreasing towards the head portion from the base portion.
3.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，当轴向压力施加到该前额支撑内的孔的第一末端时，该头部和第一唇都变形，直到该头部和第一唇到达该前额支撑内的孔的第二末端。 3. The forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein, when a pressure is applied to a first axial end of the inner bore of the forehead support, the head and the first lip are deformed until the head and the first reaches the second end of the lip aperture in the forehead support.
4.根据权利要求3所述的前额衬垫，其中，该头部经过该前额支撑内的孔露出时产生咔嗒声。 4. The forehead pad according to claim 3, wherein the head portion causing an audible click when the support is exposed through the aperture in the forehead.
5.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，该支撑柱包括至少一个切掉部分。 The forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein the support column comprises at least one cut out portion.
6.根据权利要求5所述的前额衬垫，其中，该至少一个切掉部分具有使得该支撑柱从支撑区域的部分以一角度突出的变化的宽度。 The forehead pad according to claim 5, wherein the at least one portion having a width such that the support column from the portion of the support region at an angle of projection of the cut change.
7.根据权利要求5所述的前额衬垫，其中，该至少一个切掉部分具有适于在该前额衬垫连接到该前额支撑上时接合该前额支撑内的孔的后表面的第二唇。 The forehead pad according to claim 5, wherein the at least the portion of the second lip has a cut adapted to the forehead pad is connected to the rear surface of the hole in the support which engages the forehead on the forehead support .
8.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，该收缩成颈状的区域的直径比头部的底部直径小。 The forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein the diameter of the necked down region is smaller than the bottom diameter of the head.
9.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，在该支撑柱的轴线和在该支撑柱与基座部分之间的接触点处第一表面的切线之间定义的角度在60°和120°之间。 9. The forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein an axis defined between the tangent line of the support column and the first surface at the contact point between the base portion and the support column at an angle of 60 ° and between 120 °.
10.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，该支撑柱轴向可压缩。 10. A forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein the support column axially compressible.
11.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，该支撑柱设计为用作弹簧。 11. The forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein the support column is designed as a spring.
12.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，中空外区经过基座部分进行延伸。 12. A forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein the outer region of the hollow portion extends through the base.
13.根据权利要求12所述的前额衬垫，其中，该中空外区至少部分地延伸到该支撑柱内。 13. A forehead pad according to claim 12, wherein the hollow outer zone extends at least partially into the support column.
14.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，中空外区至少部分地延伸到该支撑柱内。 14. A forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein the hollow outer region extends at least partially into the support column.
15.根据权利要求14所述的前额衬垫，其中，该中空外区将弹性度和挠性度赋予前额衬垫。 15. A forehead pad according to claim 14, wherein the hollow outer zone of the elasticity and flexibility imparted forehead pad.
16.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，基座部分成形为类似衬垫构造。 16. A forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein the base portion shaped like a pad construction.
17.根据权利要求16所述的前额衬垫，其中，基座部分的接触区域凹向弯曲以与前额的曲率一致。 17. The forehead pad according to claim 16, wherein the contact region of the recess portion is bent toward the base curvature coincides with the forehead.
18.根据权利要求17所述的前额衬垫，其中，基座部分包括凸起的表面图案。 18. A forehead pad according to claim 17, wherein the base portion includes a raised surface pattern.
19.根据权利要求18所述的前额衬垫，其中，对基座部分进行喷砂磨光。 19. A forehead pad according to claim 18, wherein the base portion of the sandblasted finish.
20.根据权利要求1所述的前额衬垫，其中，该头部具有易于插入该前额支撑的孔内的子弹形状或锥形形状。 20. A forehead pad according to claim 1, wherein the head portion has an easy insertion of the bullet-shaped forehead support or tapered bore.
21.—种前额衬垫组件，其包括由柔性桥部件连接的两个根据权利要求1至20中任一项所述的前额衬垫。 21.- species forehead cushion assembly comprises a flexible bridge member connecting two forehead pads 1 to 20 according to any one of the claim.
22.根据权利要求21所述的前额衬垫组件，其中，该前额衬垫组件被整体地成型为一体。 22. The forehead cushion assembly according to claim 21, wherein the forehead cushion assembly is integrally molded integrally.
23.—种前额衬垫，包括: a)基座部分，其中该基座部分限定(i)第一表面，及(ii)接触使用者前额的第二表面； b)支撑柱，其中该支撑柱从该第一表面凸出并包括收缩成颈状的区域;及c)适合将该支撑柱连接到呼吸面罩的前额支撑的头部，其中该收缩成颈状的区域便于该前额衬垫与该前额支撑可释放地接合， 其中该基座部分进一步包括中空外区，该中空外区经过该基座部分进行延伸并且至少部分地延伸到所述支撑柱内， 该头部进一步包括适于在该前额衬垫连接到该前额支撑上时接合该前额支撑内的孔的前表面的第一唇，并且其中，该支撑柱具有挠性和针对将该头部装配到该前额支撑所需要的力。 23.- species forehead pad, comprising: a) a base portion, wherein the base portion defining (i) a first surface and a second surface (ii) contacting the user's forehead; b) supporting column, wherein the support and it comprises a projecting post necked down region from the first surface; and c) for the head of the support column connected to a respiratory mask forehead support, wherein the necked down region and facilitates the forehead pad the forehead support may be releasably engaged, wherein the base portion further comprises a hollow outer region, the outer region of the hollow portion extends through the base and at least partially extends into said support column, the head portion further comprises adapted in the forehead pad connected to the first surface of the front lip of the aperture in the support that engages the forehead on the forehead support, and wherein the support column has a force and flexibility for the assembly of the head to the desired forehead support .
24.根据权利要求23所述的前额衬垫，其中，该支撑柱具有从该基座部分朝向该头部减小的大致成锥形的外形。 24. A forehead pad according to claim 23, wherein the support column has a substantially conical shape decreasing towards the head portion from the base portion.
25.根据权利要求23所述的前额衬垫，其中，当轴向压力施加到该前额支撑内的孔的第一末端时，该头部和第一唇都变形，直到该头部和第一唇到达该前额支撑内的孔的第二末端。 25. The forehead pad according to claim 23, wherein, when a pressure is applied to a first axial end of the inner bore of the forehead support, the head and the first lip are deformed until the head and the first reaches the second end of the lip aperture in the forehead support.
26.根据权利要求25所述的前额衬垫，其中，该头部经过该前额支撑内的孔露出时产生咔嗒声。 26. A forehead pad according to claim 25, wherein the head portion passes through the hole causing an audible click in the forehead support is exposed.
27.根据权利要求23所述的前额衬垫，其中，该支撑柱包括至少一个切掉部分。 27. The forehead pad according to claim 23, wherein the support column comprises at least one cut out portion.
28.根据权利要求27所述的前额衬垫，其中，该至少一个切掉部分具有使得该支撑柱从支撑区域的部分以一角度突出的变化的宽度。 28. The forehead pad according to claim 27, wherein the at least one portion having a width such that the support column from the portion of the support region at an angle of projection of the cut change.
29.根据权利要求27所述的前额衬垫，其中，该至少一个切掉部分具有适于在该前额衬垫连接到该前额支撑上时接合该前额支撑内的孔的后表面的第二唇。 29. A forehead pad according to claim 27, wherein the at least the portion of the second lip has a cut adapted to the forehead pad is connected to the rear surface of the hole in the support which engages the forehead on the forehead support .
30.根据权利要求23所述的前额衬垫，其中，该收缩成颈状的区域的直径比头部的底部直径小。 30. The forehead pad according to claim 23, wherein the necked down region of smaller diameter than the diameter of the bottom head.
31.根据权利要求23所述的前额衬垫，其中，在该支撑柱的轴线和在该支撑柱与基座部分之间的接触点处第一表面的切线之间定义的角度在60°和120°之间。 31. The forehead pad according to claim 23, wherein the axis defined between the tangent line of the support column and the first surface at the contact point between the base portion and the support column at an angle of 60 ° and between 120 °.
32.根据权利要求23所述的前额衬垫，其中，该支撑柱轴向可压缩。 32. The forehead pad according to claim 23, wherein the support column axially compressible.
33.根据权利要求23所述的前额衬垫，其中，该支撑柱设计为用作弹簧。 33. The forehead pad according to claim 23, wherein the support column is designed as a spring.
34.根据权利要求23所述的前额衬垫，其中，该基座部分成形为类似衬垫构造。 34. The forehead pad according to claim 23, wherein the base portion shaped like pad construction.
35.根据权利要求34所述的前额衬垫，其中，该基座部分的接触区域凹向弯曲以与前额的曲率一致。 35. The forehead pad according to claim 34, wherein the contact region of the recess of the base portion is bent to the curvature coincides with the forehead.
36.根据权利要求35所述的前额衬垫，其中，基座部分包括凸起的表面图案。 36. The forehead pad according to claim 35, wherein the base portion includes a raised surface pattern.
37.根据权利要求36所述的前额衬垫，其中，对基座部分进行喷砂磨光。 37. The forehead pad according to claim 36, wherein the base portion of the sandblasted finish.
38.根据权利要求23所述的前额衬垫，其中，该头部具有易于插入该前额支撑的孔内的子弹形状或锥形形状。 38. The forehead pad according to claim 23, wherein the head portion has an easy insertion of the bullet-shaped forehead support or tapered bore.
39.—种前额衬垫组件，其包括由柔性桥部件连接的两个根据权利要求23至38中任一项所述的前额衬垫。 39.- species forehead cushion assembly comprises two flexible bridges connecting member according to claim forehead liner 23 to 38 according to any one of claims.
40.根据权利要求39所述的前额衬垫组件，其中，该前额衬垫组件被整体地成型为一体。 40. A forehead cushion assembly according to claim 39, wherein the forehead cushion assembly is integrally molded integrally.
41.一种前额衬垫，包括: (i)基座部分，其适于以与患者的面部区域平行的角度呈现一表面；以及(ii)支撑柱，其在纵向方向上足够地坚硬，因此在将该前额衬垫组装到面罩系统期间能够承受施加到该基座部分的轴向压力，并且进一步包括利于该基座部分相对于该面罩系统弯曲的切掉部分，以使得该表面能够保持与患者的面部区域平行。 41. A forehead pad, comprising: (i) a base portion adapted to be parallel to the face region of the patient that presents a surface; and (ii) a support column, which is sufficiently stiff in the longitudinal direction, during the forehead cushion to the mask assembly of the system to withstand the axial pressure applied to the base portion, and further comprising a base portion facilitates the system with respect to the mask curved cut portion, so that the surface can be maintained with the parallel to the face region of the patient.
42.根据权利要求41所述的前额衬垫，其中，该支撑柱具有从该基座部分朝向适于将该支撑柱连接至该面罩系统的前额支撑的头部减小的大致成锥形的外形。 42. The forehead pad according to claim 41, wherein the support column having a head portion connected to the supporting column of the mask system from the base portion toward the forehead support adapted reduced substantially conical shape.
43.根据权利要求42所述的前额衬垫，其中，该头部进一步包括适于在该前额衬垫连接到该前额支撑上时接合该前额支撑内的孔的前表面的第一唇。 43. The forehead pad according to claim 42, wherein the head portion further comprises the forehead pad adapted to be connected to a first surface of the front lip of the aperture in the support that engages the forehead on the forehead support.
44.根据权利要求41所述的前额衬垫，其中，各个切掉部分均具有使得该支撑柱从支撑区域的部分以一角度突出的变化的宽度。 44. The forehead pad according to claim 41, wherein each cut away portion such that the support column has a support area projecting from a portion of the change in width at an angle.
45.根据权利要求43所述的前额衬垫，其中，各个切掉部分均具有适于在该前额衬垫连接到该前额支撑上时接合该前额支撑内的孔的后表面的第二唇。 45. The forehead pad according to claim 43, wherein each cut away portion having a second lip adapted to the forehead pad is connected to the rear surface of the hole in the support which engages the forehead on the forehead support.
46.根据权利要求45所述的前额衬垫，其中，该头部具有易于插入该前额支撑的孔内的子弹形状或锥形形状。 46. ​​The forehead pad according to claim 45, wherein the head portion easily inserted into the forehead support having a hole shape or a tapered bullet shape.
47.—种前额衬垫组件，其包括由柔性桥部件连接的两个根据权利要求41至46中任一项所述的前额衬垫。 47.- species forehead cushion assembly comprises two flexible bridges connecting member according to claim 41-46 forehead cushion as claimed in any of claims.
48.根据权利要求47所述的前额衬垫组件，其中，该前额衬垫组件被整体地成型为一体。 48. The forehead cushion assembly according to claim 47, wherein the forehead cushion assembly is integrally molded integrally.
49.一种用于呼吸面罩的前额支撑组件，包括: 前额支撑，其包括一对孔，该一对孔设置在该前额支撑的中心线的相反侧，每个孔从第一侧到与该第一侧相对的第二侧延伸穿过该前额支撑并且构造为面对患者的前额； 前额衬垫组件，其重复地可连接至该前额支撑以及可从该前额支撑取下，该前额衬垫组件包括一对前额衬垫，该前额衬垫组件由柔性材料形成，每个前额衬垫包括弯曲的基座部分，该基座部分具有构造为当该前额衬垫组件连接至该前额支撑时面对该前额支撑的第一侧，以及构造为接合患者的前额的第二侧； 支撑柱，其从该基座部分的第一侧延伸，该支撑柱具有邻近该基座部分的第一侧的近侧端，以及与该近侧端相对的远侧端，该支撑柱包括位于该远侧端处的头部，该头部与该近侧端之间的收缩成颈状的区域，该收缩成颈状的区域具有比该 49. A forehead support for a respiratory mask assembly, comprising: a forehead support including a pair of holes, the pair of apertures disposed on opposite sides of the center line of the forehead support, from a first side of each aperture to the a second side opposite the first side extending through the forehead support and configured to face a patient's forehead; forehead cushion assembly that can be repeatedly connected to the support and a forehead support removed from the forehead, the forehead pad assembly includes a pair of forehead pads, the forehead cushion assembly is formed of a flexible material, each forehead pad includes a curved base portion, the base portion has a configuration that when the forehead cushion assembly to the forehead support surface a support column extending from a first side of the base portion, the support post having a first side adjacent to the base portion; a first side of the forehead support, and a second side configured to engage a patient's forehead a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, the support column comprises a head at a distal end of the contraction between the head and the neck to the proximal end region of the shrink into the neck region than the 头部的基座的横截面面积小的横截面面积以便在该头部的基座与该收缩成颈状的区域之间形成唇，该头部的基座具有比该前额支撑的孔的横截面面积大的横截面面积； 中空外区，其延伸到该基座部分中但没有到达该支撑柱的头部;及该前额衬垫组件进一步包括连接该基座部分的连接器， 其中，通过沿着每个支撑柱的轴向在每个基座部分上施加轴向力以将每个支撑柱通过该前额支撑中的相应的孔插入，从而使该头部和该唇变形直到该唇到达该孔的一端并恢复其未变形的形状并接合该前额支撑的围绕该孔的表面，该前额衬垫组件可连接至该前额支撑;并且通过沿着与为了插入而施加的压力相反的方向将拉力施加至每个基座部分以使该唇和该头部变形，从而使该唇从该前额支撑的表面分离，该前额衬垫组件可从该前额支撑取下。 Small transverse cross sectional area of ​​the base of the head so as to form the cross-sectional area of ​​the lip between the necked down region in the base of the head, the head having a base of support than the aperture of the forehead large cross-sectional area of ​​the cross-sectional area; a hollow outer zone, which extends to the base portion but does not reach the head of the support column; and the forehead cushion assembly further comprises a base portion connected to the connector, wherein by applying an axial force along the axial direction of each support post at each base portion of each support column to the corresponding holes in the forehead support by insertion, so that deformation of the head and the lip until the lip reaches One end of the bore and recover its undeformed shape and engage the forehead support surface surrounding the aperture, the forehead cushion assembly may be connected to the forehead support; and by insertion along with the pressure applied to the opposite direction pulling force is applied to each of the base portion so that the deformation of the head and the lip so that the lip is separated from the surface of the forehead support, the forehead cushion assembly may be removed from the forehead support.
50.一体成型的一体的前额衬垫，包括: 基本上矩形的基座部分，其具有第一侧和相反的第二侧，该第一侧凹向弯曲并且具有凸起的表面图案，该第二侧凸向弯曲； 支撑柱，其从该基座部分的第二侧以倾斜的角度突出，该角度是在该支撑柱和该基座部分之间的接触点处在到该基座部分的第二表面的切线之间定义的，该支撑柱包括至少一个适于增大该支撑住的挠性的底切部； 中空外区，其延伸穿过该基座部分并且部分地延伸到该支撑柱中，该中空外区构造为使该支撑柱轴向可压缩； 头部，其适于将该前额衬垫连接至呼吸面罩的前额支撑，该头部的顶表面具有基本上矩形的第一部分，该第一部分与基本上矩形的第二部分结合，该头部从底部向顶表面成锥形;及收缩成颈状的区域，其位于该支撑柱与该头部之间，该收缩成颈状的区域的横截面面积小于该支 50. The integrally molded integrally forehead pad, comprising: a substantially rectangular base portion having a first side and a second side opposite the first side and having a curvature concave to the convex surface pattern, the second two side bending; support column projecting at an oblique angle from the second side of the base portion, the angle is at the point of contact between the supporting column and at the base part to the base portion is defined between the tangent line of the second surface of the support column comprises at least one undercut adapted to increase the flexibility of the portion of the prop; a hollow outer zone, which extends through the base portion and extends partially into the support column, the hollow region configured such that the outer support post axially compressible; a head, which is adapted to connect the forehead pad support to the forehead of a respiratory mask, the top surface of the head portion having a first substantially rectangular the first binding portion and the second portion is substantially rectangular, the head portion is tapered from the bottom toward the top surface; and a necked down region located between the head portion and the support column, the necked shaped cross-sectional area smaller than the area of ​​the support 柱的顶部的横截面面积并且小于该头部的底部的横截面面积，以便在该头部的基座处形成第一唇以及在该支撑柱的顶部形成第二唇， 其中该支撑柱包括锥形部分以便该基座部分处的区域具有比该头部大的横截面面积，并且其中该中空外区没有延伸到该头部中。 Cross-sectional area of ​​the top of the column and the bottom of the head is smaller than the cross-sectional area, so as to form a first lip at the base of the head and a second lip is formed at the top of the support column, wherein the support column comprises a cone shaped portion to a base portion of the region having a larger cross-sectional area than that of the head portion, and wherein the outer region does not extend into the hollow of the head.
51.一种硅酮前额衬垫，包括: 基本上矩形的基座部分； 支撑柱，其从该基座部分凸出并且包括至少一个适于增大该支撑柱的挠性的切掉部分； 中空外区，其延伸穿过该基座部分并且部分地延伸到该支撑柱中，该中空外区构造为使该支撑柱轴向可压缩； 头部，其适于将该前额衬垫连接至呼吸面罩的前额支撑，该头部的顶表面具有比该头部的基座小的横截面面积;及收缩成颈状的区域，其位于该支撑柱与该头部之间， 其中该支撑柱包括锥形部分以便该基座部分处的区域具有比该头部大的横截面面积，并且该中空外区在到达该头部之前终止。 51. A silicone forehead pad, comprising: a substantially rectangular base portion; a support column projecting from the base portion and comprising at least one cut-out portion adapted to increase the flexibility of the support column; a hollow outer zone, which extends through the base portion and extends partially to the support column, the hollow region configured such that the outer support post axially compressible; a head, which is adapted to connect to the forehead pad forehead support the respirator, the top surface of the head is smaller than the base of the head portion having a cross-sectional area; and a necked down region located between the head portion and the support column, wherein the support column region includes a tapered portion to the base portion than the head portion having a large cross-sectional area, and the outer hollow area terminates before reaching the head.
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