A multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device and a use method thereof

Abstract

The application provides a multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device, which comprises a lifting mechanism, a fine adjustment mechanism and a multi-beam combined positioning and heating mechanism. The acupoint positioning pattern is projected by a visible light projection module. The standard acupoint atlas can be accurately matched with the actual bony landmarks on the user's body surface through software zooming, panning and rotating. Compared with the wearable device with fixed hole positions, the application follows the principle of'same body inch' in traditional Chinese medicine, fundamentally solves the acupoint positioning deviation problem caused by the height and fat difference of users, significantly improves the positioning accuracy, combines the visible light positioning beam and the near-infrared heating beam into a coaxial output beam, ensures that the positioning indication light spot and the treatment heating light spot are completely overlapped on the target surface, and the acupoint marking point seen by the user is the accurate injection position of the near-infrared energy, realizing visual accurate light moxibustion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of moxibustion therapy assistance, and in particular to a multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] Moxibustion is an important component of traditional Chinese medicine's external treatment methods. It involves applying the warmth generated by burning moxa wool to specific acupoints to achieve effects such as warming and unblocking the meridians, strengthening Yang energy, and preventing disease and promoting health. However, traditional moxibustion treatment requires the practitioner to rely on experience and meridian acupoint charts to locate acupoints one by one, which leads to problems such as inaccurate acupoint location, cumbersome procedures, and low efficiency. To address the aforementioned issues, various acupoint location assistance devices have emerged in the existing technology, which can be mainly categorized as follows: The first type is wearable acupoint mapping devices, such as moxibustion clothing, moxibustion belts, and silicone acupoint positioning pads. These devices have pre-set fixed holes in fabric or flexible materials, which are aligned with acupoints on the body by wearing the device. The drawback is that acupoint positioning follows the "body measurement" principle, meaning the distance between acupoints is closely related to an individual's height and weight. Devices with fixed holes are only suitable for users with body types similar to the designed template. When users of different body types use the same device, there will inevitably be deviations between the holes and the actual acupoints, making accurate positioning difficult to guarantee. The second category is electronic acupoint detection devices, such as acupoint resistance detection pens. These devices utilize the biophysical characteristic of low skin resistance at acupoints for single-point detection. Although they can adapt to different body types, they can only detect one acupoint at a time and cannot achieve simultaneous and rapid positioning of multiple acupoints, so their efficiency remains limited. The third category is digital projection positioning devices, which project acupoint maps onto the human body surface using a projection device. Theoretically, the projected image can be scaled to adapt to different body types. However, existing projection positioning devices only solve the "positioning" problem and do not have therapeutic functions. After the user completes the positioning, they still need to use moxibustion tools for treatment. Positioning and treatment are separated, and the operation process is not truly simplified. Although some solutions attempt to integrate phototherapy functions with projection positioning, they have serious defects in engineering design: either the heating light source is simply coupled into the projection light path, causing the projection chip to be damaged because it cannot withstand high power density; or the positioning beam and the treatment beam are not effectively combined, resulting in spatial deviation between the two on the target surface, and the positioning indication and the treatment area are inconsistent. Summary of the Invention

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this invention provides a multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device and its usage method.

[0004] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by the present invention include: A multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device includes a lifting mechanism, a fine-tuning mechanism, and a multi-beam beam positioning and heating mechanism; The lifting end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the fine-tuning mechanism; The fine-tuning mechanism is connected to the multi-beam beam combining and positioning heating mechanism, and is used to fine-tune the horizontal and vertical positions of the multi-beam beam combining and positioning heating mechanism. The multi-beam beam combining positioning and heating mechanism includes a visible light projection module, a near-infrared heating module, and a beam combining element; The visible light projection module and the near-infrared heating module are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the dichroic mirror. The visible light projection module is used to emit a visible light positioning beam, and the near-infrared heating module is used to emit a near-infrared heating beam. The visible light positioning beam is reflected by the dichroic mirror, and the near-infrared heating beam passes through the dichroic mirror. The two beams are combined into a coaxial output beam.

[0005] Preferably, the visible light positioning beam is used to project a visible pattern containing one or more acupoints onto the skin, and the near-infrared heating beam is used to provide heating energy to the photothermal conversion patch at the acupoint.

[0006] Preferably, the photothermal conversion patch includes an adhesive layer, a medicinal layer, and a heating layer arranged sequentially from bottom to top. The adhesive layer is made of breathable non-woven fabric, and the bottom of the adhesive layer is provided with adhesive for adhering to the skin. The medicinal layer is formed by bonding high-purity moxa wool with medical pressure-sensitive adhesive to form a thin, uniform structure, and the moxa wool is mixed with microencapsulated moxa essential oil. The heating layer includes black non-woven fabric and a graphene oxide coating on the surface of the black non-woven fabric.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes a coaxial output lens, disposed on the emission path of the coaxial output beam, for projecting the coaxial output beam onto the target surface.

[0008] Preferably, the coaxial output lens is an electrically operated zoom lens to adjust the size of the coaxial output beam spot on the target surface according to the projection distance.

[0009] Preferably, the fine-tuning mechanism includes a Z-axis adjustment component and an X-axis adjustment component. The lifting end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the X-axis adjustment component, the adjusting end of the X-axis adjustment component is connected to the Z-axis adjustment component, and the adjusting end of the Z-axis adjustment component is connected to the multi-beam beam combining positioning heating mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting bracket, a lead screw, a guide rod, a motor, and a lifting seat; The lead screw and guide rod are both vertically mounted on the lifting bracket. The lifting seat has a guide hole corresponding to the guide rod and a threaded hole corresponding to the lead screw. The motor is connected to the lead screw.

[0011] A method for using a multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device includes the following steps: Step S1: The pre-stored acupoint positioning pattern is projected onto the user's body surface through reflection by a dichroic mirror using a visible light projection module. The projected pattern includes meridian lines, acupoint markings, and text descriptions. The operator or user can adjust the size, position, and angle of the projected image through the control unit to ensure that the reference points in the projected pattern are precisely aligned with the actual bony landmarks on the user's body surface, thus completing individualized calibration. Step S2: After the positioning calibration is completed, the operator applies photothermal conversion patches to the skin at the target acupoints one by one according to the projection instructions. The center of the patch is aligned with the acupoint indicated by the projection spot. After the patch is applied, it can be finely adjusted and confirmed again by the fine-tuning mechanism. Step S3: The operator sets the treatment parameters through the control unit. After confirming that all parameters and patch positions are correct, the operator issues a treatment start command. Near-infrared beams are emitted through the near-infrared heating module. The near-infrared beams pass through a dichroic mirror and are combined with the visible light indicator beam to form a coaxial output beam, which is then projected onto the photothermal conversion patches of each patch through the coaxial output lens.

[0012] (III) Beneficial Effects The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This application uses a visible light projection module to project acupoint positioning patterns. Through software scaling, translation, and rotation, the standard acupoint atlas is precisely registered with the actual bony landmarks on the user's body surface. Compared with wearable devices with fixed hole positions, this invention follows the TCM principle of "body measurement," fundamentally solving the problem of acupoint positioning deviation caused by differences in user height and weight, significantly improving positioning accuracy. Furthermore, it combines the visible light positioning beam and the near-infrared heating beam into a coaxial output beam, ensuring that the positioning indicator light spot and the treatment heating light spot completely overlap on the target surface. The acupoint markers seen by the user are the precise injection points of near-infrared energy, realizing visualized and precise phototherapy. The treatment uses near-infrared light to irradiate the photothermal conversion patch to generate a warming effect, replacing the traditional heating method of burning moxa wool. The treatment process produces no smoke and poses no risk of open flame, while preserving the medicinal mechanism of the effective components of moxa being released through heat. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of part A in the diagram; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a multi-beam beam combining positioning and heating mechanism; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the photothermal conversion patch.

[0014] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image] 1. Lifting mechanism; 11. Lifting bracket; 12. Guide rod; 13. Lead screw; 14. Lifting seat; 15. Motor; 2. Fine-tuning mechanism; 21. X-axis adjustment assembly; 22. Z-axis adjustment assembly; 3. Multi-beam beam combining positioning and heating mechanism; 31. Beam combiner; 32. Visible light projection module; 33. Near-infrared heating module; 4. Photothermal conversion patch; 41. Adhesive layer; 42. Medicinal layer; 43. Heating layer. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To better explain and facilitate understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0016] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The present invention provides a multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device, including a lifting mechanism 1, a fine adjustment mechanism 2, and a multi-beam beam merging positioning heating mechanism 3; The lifting end of the lifting mechanism 1 is connected to the fine-tuning mechanism 2; The fine-tuning mechanism 2 is connected to the multi-beam beam combining and positioning heating mechanism 3, and is used to fine-tune the horizontal and vertical positions of the multi-beam beam combining and positioning heating mechanism 3. The multi-beam beam combining positioning and heating mechanism 3 includes a visible light projection module 32, a near-infrared heating module 33, and a beam combining element 31; The visible light projection module 32 and the near-infrared heating module 33 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the dichroic mirror. The visible light projection module 32 is used to emit a visible light positioning beam, and the near-infrared heating module 33 is used to emit a near-infrared heating beam. The visible light positioning beam is reflected by the dichroic mirror, and the near-infrared heating beam is transmitted through the dichroic mirror. The two beams are combined into a coaxial output beam. In use, the visible light projection module 32 projects a pre-stored acupoint positioning pattern onto the user's body surface through reflection from a dichroic mirror. The projected pattern includes meridian lines, acupoint markings, and text descriptions. The operator or user adjusts the size, position, and angle of the projected image through the control unit to precisely align the reference point in the projected pattern with the actual bony landmarks on the user's body surface, completing individualized calibration. After the positioning calibration is completed, the operator applies photothermal conversion patches 4 one by one to the skin at the target acupoints according to the projection instructions. The center of the patch is aligned with the acupoint indicated by the projected light spot. After application, it can be fine-tuned again through the fine-tuning mechanism 2 for confirmation. The operator sets the treatment parameters through the control unit. After confirming that all parameters and patch positions are correct, the operator issues a treatment start command, which emits a near-infrared beam through the near-infrared heating module 33. The near-infrared beam passes through the dichroic mirror and merges with the visible light indicator beam into a coaxial output beam, which is then projected onto the photothermal conversion patches 4 of each patch through the coaxial output lens.

[0017] This application uses a visible light projection module 32 to project acupoint positioning patterns. Through software scaling, translation, and rotation, the standard acupoint atlas is precisely registered with the actual bony landmarks on the user's body surface (such as Dazhui and Changqiang acupoints). Compared with wearable devices with fixed hole positions, this invention follows the TCM principle of "body measurement," fundamentally solving the problem of acupoint positioning deviation caused by differences in user height and weight, significantly improving positioning accuracy. Furthermore, the visible light positioning beam and the near-infrared heating beam are combined into a coaxial output beam, ensuring that the positioning indicator light spot and the treatment heating light spot completely overlap on the target surface. The acupoint markers seen by the user are the precise injection points of near-infrared energy, realizing visualized and precise phototherapy.

[0018] In this embodiment, the visible light positioning beam is used to project a visible pattern containing one or more acupoints onto the skin, and the near-infrared heating beam is used to provide heating energy to the photothermal conversion patch 4 at the acupoint.

[0019] refer to Figure 4 In this embodiment, the photothermal conversion patch 4 includes an adhesive layer 41, a medicinal layer 42, and a heating layer 43 arranged sequentially from bottom to top. The adhesive layer 41 is made of breathable non-woven fabric, and the bottom of the adhesive layer 41 is provided with adhesive for adhering to the skin. The medicinal layer 42 is formed by bonding high-purity moxa wool with medical pressure-sensitive adhesive to form a thin, uniform structure, and the moxa wool is mixed with microencapsulated moxa essential oil. The heating layer 43 includes black non-woven fabric and a graphene oxide coating coated on the surface of the black non-woven fabric. When in use, the photothermal conversion patch 4 is irradiated with near-infrared light to generate a warming effect, which replaces the traditional heating method of burning moxa wool. The treatment process produces no smoke and poses no risk of open flame, while preserving the medicinal mechanism of the effective components of moxa being released through heat.

[0020] In this embodiment, a coaxial output lens is also included, which is disposed on the emission path of the coaxial output beam and is used to project the coaxial output beam onto the target surface.

[0021] In this embodiment, the coaxial output lens is an electrically operated zoom lens, which adjusts the size of the coaxial output beam spot on the target surface according to the projection distance.

[0022] In this embodiment, the fine-tuning mechanism 2 includes a Z-axis adjustment component 22 and an X-axis adjustment component 21. The lifting end of the lifting mechanism 1 is connected to the X-axis adjustment component 21, the adjustment end of the X-axis adjustment component 21 is connected to the Z-axis adjustment component 22, and the adjustment end of the Z-axis adjustment component 22 is connected to the multi-beam beam combining positioning heating mechanism 3. The Z-axis adjustment component 22 and the X-axis adjustment component 21 can be used to fine-tune the position of the multi-beam beam combining positioning heating mechanism 3 in the Z-axis and X-axis directions.

[0023] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 1 includes a lifting bracket 11, a lead screw 13, a guide rod 12, a motor 15, and a lifting seat 14; Both the lead screw 13 and the guide rod 12 are vertically mounted on the lifting bracket 11. The lifting seat 14 is provided with a guide hole corresponding to the guide rod 12 and a threaded hole corresponding to the lead screw 13. The motor 15 is connected to the lead screw 13. In use, the motor 15 drives the lead screw 13 to rotate, thereby controlling the lifting seat 14 to move along the axial direction of the lead screw 13, thus realizing lifting and moving control.

[0024] A method for using a multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device includes the following steps: Step S1: The pre-stored acupoint positioning pattern is projected onto the user's body surface by the visible light projection module 32 through the reflection of the dichroic mirror. The projected pattern includes meridian lines, acupoint marks and text descriptions. The operator or user can adjust the size, position and angle of the projected image through the control unit so that the reference point in the projected pattern is accurately aligned with the actual bony landmarks on the user's body surface, thus completing the individualized calibration. Step S2: After the positioning calibration is completed, the operator applies the photothermal conversion patch 4 to the skin at the target acupoint one by one according to the projection instructions. The center of the patch is aligned with the acupoint indicated by the projection spot. After the patch is applied, it can be finely adjusted and confirmed again by the fine-tuning mechanism 2. Step S3: The operator sets the treatment parameters through the control unit. After confirming that all parameters and patch positions are correct, the operator issues a treatment start command. Near-infrared beams are emitted through the near-infrared heating module 33. The near-infrared beams pass through a dichroic mirror and are combined with the visible light indicator beam to form a coaxial output beam, which is then projected onto the photothermal conversion patches 4 of each patch through the coaxial output lens.

[0025] The above are merely embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of the present invention's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device, characterized in that, This includes a lifting mechanism, a fine-tuning mechanism, and a multi-beam beam combining positioning and heating mechanism; The lifting end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the fine-tuning mechanism; The fine-tuning mechanism is connected to the multi-beam beam combining and positioning heating mechanism, and is used to fine-tune the horizontal and vertical positions of the multi-beam beam combining and positioning heating mechanism. The multi-beam beam combining positioning and heating mechanism includes a visible light projection module, a near-infrared heating module, and a beam combining element; The visible light projection module and the near-infrared heating module are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the dichroic mirror. The visible light projection module is used to emit a visible light positioning beam, and the near-infrared heating module is used to emit a near-infrared heating beam. The visible light positioning beam is reflected by the dichroic mirror, and the near-infrared heating beam passes through the dichroic mirror. The two beams are combined into a coaxial output beam.

2. The multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The visible light positioning beam is used to project a visible pattern containing one or more acupoints onto the skin, and the near-infrared heating beam is used to provide heating energy to the photothermal conversion patch at the acupoint.

3. The multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The photothermal conversion patch includes an adhesive layer, a medicinal layer, and a heating layer arranged sequentially from bottom to top. The adhesive layer is made of breathable non-woven fabric and has adhesive at the bottom for adhering to the skin. The medicinal layer is made of high-purity moxa wool bonded together with medical pressure-sensitive adhesive to form a thin, uniform structure, and the moxa wool is mixed with microencapsulated moxa essential oil. The heating layer includes black non-woven fabric and a graphene oxide coating on the surface of the black non-woven fabric.

4. The multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a coaxial output lens, which is disposed on the emission path of the coaxial output beam and is used to project the coaxial output beam onto the target surface.

5. The multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The coaxial output lens is an electrically operated zoom lens, which adjusts the size of the coaxial output beam spot on the target surface according to the projection distance.

6. The multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fine-tuning mechanism includes a Z-axis adjustment component and an X-axis adjustment component. The lifting end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the X-axis adjustment component, the adjusting end of the X-axis adjustment component is connected to the Z-axis adjustment component, and the adjusting end of the Z-axis adjustment component is connected to the multi-beam beam combining positioning and heating mechanism.

7. The multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a lifting bracket, a lead screw, a guide rod, a motor, and a lifting seat; The lead screw and guide rod are both vertically mounted on the lifting bracket. The lifting seat has a guide hole corresponding to the guide rod and a threaded hole corresponding to the lead screw. The motor is connected to the lead screw.

8. A method of using a multi-acupoint rapid positioning moxibustion auxiliary device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step S1: The pre-stored acupoint positioning pattern is projected onto the user's body surface through reflection by a dichroic mirror using a visible light projection module. The projected pattern includes meridian lines, acupoint markings, and text descriptions. The operator or user can adjust the size, position, and angle of the projected image through the control unit to precisely align the reference points in the projected pattern with the actual bony landmarks on the user's body surface, thus completing individualized calibration. Step S2: After the positioning calibration is completed, the operator applies photothermal conversion patches to the skin at the target acupoints one by one according to the projection instructions. The center of the patch is aligned with the acupoint indicated by the projection spot. After the patch is applied, it can be finely adjusted and confirmed again by the fine-tuning mechanism. Step S3: The operator sets the treatment parameters through the control unit. After confirming that all parameters and patch positions are correct, the operator issues a treatment start command. Near-infrared beams are emitted through the near-infrared heating module. The near-infrared beams pass through a dichroic mirror and are combined with the visible light indicator beam to form a coaxial output beam, which is then projected onto the photothermal conversion patches of each patch through the coaxial output lens.

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