An automatic acupuncture device

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of mechanical technology. An automatic acupuncture device is characterized by comprising an acupuncture needle mounting assembly; the acupuncture needle mounting assembly includes a housing, an elastic clamping plate, and a clamping sleeve; the front end of the housing includes an insertion port for inserting an acupuncture needle, the clamping sleeve is detachably connected to the insertion port, and the clamping sleeve is fitted around the insertion port; the elastic clamping plate is used to limit and clamp the tail end of the acupuncture needle, and the elastic clamping plate is fixed inside the housing; it also includes a catapult propulsion assembly, which includes an acupuncture needle pusher, a spring, and a trigger, with the spring clamped between the trigger and the acupuncture needle pusher; the head end of the acupuncture needle pusher is used to push the tail end of the acupuncture needle; the acupuncture needle pusher is axially slidably connected to the housing, and the acupuncture needle pusher and the housing are engaged at the spring compression position; the trigger is partially exposed outside the housing. This patent optimizes the structure of the acupuncture device, resulting in a simple structure and convenient operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mechanical technology, specifically to acupuncture equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Acupuncture is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine and a method of treating diseases in my country. It can effectively treat various difficult and complicated diseases. Acupuncture is a general term for needling and moxibustion.

[0003] Acupuncture refers to the practice of inserting needles (usually filiform needles) into the patient's body at a certain angle under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory, and using acupuncture techniques such as twisting and lifting to stimulate specific parts of the body in order to achieve the purpose of treating diseases.

[0004] Currently, the market mainly offers various types of acupuncture needles. Needling techniques rely on the acupuncturist's skill and experience to determine the necessary angle and depth of needle insertion for different acupoints, making standardization difficult and resulting in poor repeatability of acupuncture sessions. This hinders the inheritance and improvement of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture. Some companies have developed acupuncture-assisting devices, but these only provide basic assistance to acupuncturists in inserting needles and breaking the skin; subsequent procedures still depend on the acupuncturist's experience and skill. Major medical companies like Tencent are developing robotic acupuncture devices, but these are technologically advanced and extremely expensive, making mass production and widespread adoption impossible. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides an automatic acupuncture device to solve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an automatic acupuncture device, characterized in that it includes an acupuncture needle mounting assembly;

[0007] The acupuncture needle mounting assembly includes a housing, an elastic clamping plate, and a clamping sleeve; the front end of the housing includes a socket for inserting an acupuncture needle, the socket being an adjustable-diameter socket;

[0008] The clamping sleeve is detachably connected to the socket, and the clamping sleeve is fitted around the outside of the socket;

[0009] The elastic clamping piece is used to limit and clamp the tail of the acupuncture needle, and the elastic clamping piece is fixed inside the outer shell;

[0010] It also includes a catapult propulsion assembly, which includes an acupuncture needle pusher, a spring, and a trigger, wherein the spring is held between the trigger and the acupuncture needle pusher.

[0011] The head end of the acupuncture needle pusher is used to push the tail end of the acupuncture needle;

[0012] The acupuncture needle pusher is axially slidably connected to the outer shell, the acupuncture needle pusher passes through the spring compression position in the sliding direction, and the acupuncture needle pusher and the outer shell are detachably connected at the spring compression position;

[0013] The triggering element is partially exposed outside the outer casing, and the triggering element is used to push the acupuncture needle pusher out of the spring compression position.

[0014] This patent optimizes the structure of the acupuncture device, resulting in a simple design and convenient operation. In use, the acupuncture needle is inserted into the insertion port. An elastic clamping plate holds and fixes the tail of the needle, while a clamping sleeve adjusts and shapes the diameter of the insertion port. Pulling the acupuncture needle pusher to the spring compression position limits and fixes it, placing the spring in a compressed state. Pressing the trigger disengages the acupuncture needle pusher from the spring compression position, causing the compressed spring to instantly spring out and strike the acupuncture needle, which then penetrates the acupuncture point.

[0015] More preferably, the tail end of the acupuncture needle is fitted with an acupuncture needle sheath;

[0016] The elastic clamping piece is used to limit and clamp the tail of the acupuncture needle sheath.

[0017] It facilitates the generation of impact force.

[0018] Alternatively, the acupuncture needle includes a needle body and an acupuncture needle sheath, wherein the needle body and the acupuncture needle sheath are detachably or fixedly connected.

[0019] The elastic clamping piece is used to limit and clamp the tail of the acupuncture needle sheath.

[0020] More preferably, there are two elastic clamping pieces, which are arranged opposite to each other;

[0021] The gap between the two elastic clamping plates is used to insert acupuncture needles;

[0022] The two elastic clamping plates are provided with inwardly extending extensions, which are limiting members for restricting the insertion depth of acupuncture needles.

[0023] It facilitates limiting the depth of acupuncture needle insertion.

[0024] More preferably, it also includes an acupoint positioning seat;

[0025] The acupoint positioning seat includes an acupuncture angle scale and a rotating needle insertion seat;

[0026] The rotating needle insertion seat includes an ejection tube for ejecting acupuncture needles and a seat body, the seat body being inserted into the head end of the acupuncture needle mounting assembly;

[0027] A hemispherical positioning block is fixed on one side of the acupuncture angle scale. The positioning block has a guide groove for guiding the rotation of the rotating needle seat. The guide groove is slidably connected to the ejection tube.

[0028] It facilitates precise control of the acupuncture angle.

[0029] More preferably, the seat and the acupuncture angle scale are slidably connected in the circumferential direction.

[0030] This facilitates improved rotational stability of the rotary needle feeder.

[0031] More preferably, a plug is detachably connected to the rear end of the outer casing;

[0032] The front end of the plug abuts against the acupuncture needle actuating element.

[0033] It facilitates the limiting of the acupuncture needle's actuator.

[0034] More preferably, the trigger element has scale lines along the axial direction.

[0035] This facilitates the provision of parameters to guide the determination of acupuncture depth.

[0036] More preferably, the trigger includes two opposingly arranged actuating claws and a sliding rod, wherein the actuating claws are fixedly connected to the sliding rod;

[0037] The slide bar is provided with scale lines along the axial direction;

[0038] The slide rod is threadedly connected to the plug.

[0039] The tail of the slide bar is provided with a limiting protrusion extending radially outward.

[0040] This facilitates the triggering of the acupuncture needle pusher.

[0041] More preferably, the acupuncture needle pusher includes a push rod, a spring receiving groove, and a handle;

[0042] The opening of the spring receiving groove faces rearward, the front end of the spring receiving groove is fixedly connected to the push rod, and two oppositely arranged handles are fixed on the outer wall of the spring receiving groove.

[0043] The handle and the outer casing are engaged at the spring compression position.

[0044] It facilitates the movement of the acupuncture needle pusher.

[0045] More preferably, the handle is an arc-shaped handle with the opening facing forward.

[0046] More preferably, the outer casing has a guide groove for guiding the handle to slide back and forth, and the end of the guide groove has a buckle; the handle has a slot for engaging with the buckle.

[0047] It facilitates the snap-fit ​​between the outer casing and the acupuncture needle pusher.

[0048] Alternatively, the handle may have a slot, and the outer casing may have a buckle for inserting into the slot.

[0049] The trigger pushes forward, pushing the latch out of the slot, thereby resetting the compressed spring. Attached Figure Description

[0050] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a specific embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the acupuncture needle assembly state in a specific embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an acupuncture needle sheath according to a specific embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall assembly state of a specific embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0054] Wherein: 101 is the positioning block, 102 is the acupuncture angle scale, 103 is the rotating needle insertion seat, 201 is the clamping sleeve, 202 is the outer shell, 203 is the elastic clamping piece, 204 is the acupuncture needle pusher, 205 is the buckle, 206 is the plug, 207 is the trigger, 208 is the acupuncture needle, 209 is the acupuncture needle sheath, 210 is the extension, and 211 is the spring. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0056] See Figures 1 to 4 Specific Embodiment 1: An automatic acupuncture device includes an acupuncture needle mounting assembly. The acupuncture needle mounting assembly includes a housing 202, an elastic clamping piece 203, and a clamping seat 201. The front end of the housing 202 includes an insertion port for inserting an acupuncture needle, the insertion port being an adjustable-diameter port. The clamping seat 201 is detachably connected to the insertion port, and the clamping seat 201 is sleeved around the insertion port. The elastic clamping piece 203 is used to limit and clamp the tail end of the acupuncture needle, and the elastic clamping piece 203 is fixed inside the housing 202. The insertion port is a hollow tube, with strip-shaped notches on opposite sides of the hollow tube. This facilitates diameter adjustment, ensuring a large opening for easy insertion of the acupuncture needle. After the clamping seat 201 is tightened with the insertion port, the diameter of the insertion port is adjusted, preventing deviation in the direction of acupuncture needle ejection.

[0057] It also includes a catapult propulsion assembly, which includes an acupuncture needle pusher 204, a spring 211, and a trigger 207. The spring 211 is clamped between the trigger 207 and the acupuncture needle pusher 204. The head end of the acupuncture needle pusher 204 is used to push the tail end of the acupuncture needle 208. The acupuncture needle pusher 204 is axially slidably connected to the housing 202. The acupuncture needle pusher 204 passes through the spring compression position in the sliding direction. The acupuncture needle pusher 204 and the housing 202 are detachably connected at the spring compression position (the detachable connection can be a snap-fit ​​connection, a magnetic adsorption connection, or other detachable connection methods). The trigger 207 is partially exposed outside the housing 202 and is used to push the acupuncture needle pusher 204 away from the spring compression position.

[0058] This patent optimizes the structure of the acupuncture device, resulting in a simple structure and convenient operation. In use, the acupuncture needle is inserted into the insertion port. The elastic clamping plate 203 holds and fixes the tail of the acupuncture needle, and the clamping seat 201 adjusts and shapes the diameter of the insertion port. Pulling the acupuncture needle pusher 204 to the spring compression position limits and fixes the acupuncture needle pusher 204, placing the spring in a compressed state. Pressing the trigger 207 disengages the acupuncture needle pusher 204 from the spring compression position. The compressed spring instantly springs out and strikes the acupuncture needle, causing the acupuncture needle to penetrate the acupuncture point.

[0059] An acupuncture needle sheath 209 is fitted over the tail of the acupuncture needle; an elastic clamping piece 203 is used to limit and clamp the tail of the acupuncture needle sheath 209, facilitating the application of impact force. Alternatively, the acupuncture needle includes a needle body and an acupuncture needle sheath, which are detachably or fixedly connected; the elastic clamping piece 203 is used to limit and clamp the tail of the acupuncture needle sheath.

[0060] The acupuncture needle sheath has a front blind hole that opens forward and a rear blind hole that opens backward. The rear blind hole is used to insert the push rod of the pusher.

[0061] Two elastic clamping plates 203 are provided, and the two elastic clamping plates 203 are arranged opposite to each other; the gap between the two elastic clamping plates 203 is used for inserting acupuncture needles; the two elastic clamping plates 203 are provided with inwardly extending extensions 210, which are limiting members for restricting the insertion depth of acupuncture needles. This facilitates limiting the insertion depth of acupuncture needles. The elastic clamping plate includes a clamping plate and a limiting plate. The cross-section of the clamping plate includes a first bent portion extending outward from front to back and a second bent portion extending radially outward. The front end of the first bent portion is fixed with a circular contact portion with a central angle greater than 180°, which is used to abut the acupuncture needle. The limiting plate includes a third bent portion extending inward from front to back and a fourth bent portion extending radially inward. The fourth bent portion is used to limit the insertion depth of acupuncture needles. The front end of the third bent portion of the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first bent portion of the clamping plate.

[0062] The housing comprises, from front to back, a sequentially connected socket, a tapered guide section, and a cylindrical operating section, with the ejector propulsion assembly mounted on the operating section. Elastic clamping plates are located at the front ends of the tapered guide section and the operating section.

[0063] It also includes an acupoint positioning seat; the acupoint positioning seat includes an acupuncture angle scale 102 and a rotating needle insertion seat 103; the rotating needle insertion seat 103 includes an ejection tube for ejecting acupuncture needles and a seat body, the seat body being inserted into the head end of the acupuncture needle mounting assembly; a hemispherical positioning block 101 is fixed to one side of the acupuncture angle scale 102, the positioning block 101 having a guide groove for guiding the rotation of the rotating needle insertion seat 103, the guide groove being slidably connected to the ejection tube. This facilitates precise control of the acupuncture angle. The end of the seat body is located outside the acupuncture angle scale 102, and a marking line is provided on the side of the seat body adjacent to the acupuncture angle scale 103. This facilitates knowing the angle by aligning the marking line with the acupuncture angle scale 103. The acupuncture angle scale 102 is a transparent disc, with angle scale lines printed on at least one side of the transparent disc. The end of the seat body is cylindrical and rotatably connected to the outer wall of the positioning block.

[0064] The base and the acupuncture angle scale 102 are slidably connected in the circumferential direction. This facilitates improved rotational stability of the rotating needle insertion base 103. For example, the base may have a cylinder, and the acupuncture angle scale may have an arc-shaped guide groove to guide the cylinder's rotation. The cylinder may have marking lines, allowing the angle to be determined by aligning the marking lines with the acupuncture angle scale.

[0065] A plug 206 is detachably connected to the rear end of the outer casing 202; the front end of the plug 206 abuts against the acupuncture needle actuator. This facilitates the limiting of the acupuncture needle actuator.

[0066] The trigger element has graduated lines along the axial direction. This facilitates the provision of parameters for determining the acupuncture depth.

[0067] The trigger mechanism includes two opposing actuating claws and a sliding rod, with the actuating claws fixedly connected to the sliding rod. The sliding rod has axially spaced graduations. It is threaded to a plug 206. A radially outwardly extending limiting protrusion is located at the tail of the sliding rod, facilitating the triggering of the acupuncture needle pusher 204. Rotating the trigger mechanism causes the acupuncture needle to continue penetrating the acupuncture point; the depth of acupuncture is determined by observing the graduations. After acupuncture, the trigger mechanism is rotated counter-clockwise to reset, and the parts are stored for future reuse.

[0068] The acupuncture needle pusher 204 includes a push rod, a spring receiving groove, and a handle. The spring receiving groove has a rearward opening, and the push rod is fixedly connected to the front end of the spring receiving groove. Two oppositely arranged handles are fixed on the outer wall of the spring receiving groove. The handles are engaged with the outer shell 202 at the spring compression position, facilitating the pushing of the acupuncture needle pusher 204. The handles are arc-shaped with their openings facing forward. The outer shell 202 has a guide groove for guiding the handles to slide back and forth. The handles protrude from the outer shell. The outer shell is composed of a front shell and a rear shell. The front shell and the rear shell are joined together to form upper and lower guide grooves.

[0069] See Figure 1 The outer casing 202 has a guide groove for guiding the handle to slide back and forth, and a buckle 205 is provided at the end of the guide groove; the handle has a slot for engaging with the buckle. This facilitates the engagement of the outer casing 202 with the acupuncture needle pusher 204. Alternatively, the handle has a slot, and the outer casing 202 has a buckle for inserting into the slot. The trigger 207 pushes forward, pushing the buckle out of the slot, thereby restoring the compressed spring.

[0070] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic acupuncture device, characterized in that, Includes an acupuncture needle mounting assembly; The acupuncture needle mounting assembly includes a housing, an elastic clamping plate, and a clamping sleeve; the front end of the housing includes a socket for inserting an acupuncture needle, the socket being an adjustable-diameter socket; The clamping sleeve is detachably connected to the socket, and the clamping sleeve is fitted around the outside of the socket; The elastic clamping piece is used to limit and clamp the tail of the acupuncture needle, and the elastic clamping piece is fixed inside the outer shell; It also includes a catapult propulsion assembly, which includes an acupuncture needle pusher, a spring, and a trigger, wherein the spring is held between the trigger and the acupuncture needle pusher. The head end of the acupuncture needle pusher is used to push the tail end of the acupuncture needle; The acupuncture needle pusher is axially slidably connected to the outer shell, the acupuncture needle pusher passes through the spring compression position in the sliding direction, and the acupuncture needle pusher and the outer shell are detachably connected at the spring compression position; The trigger element is partially exposed outside the outer shell, and the trigger element is used to push the acupuncture needle pusher element away from the spring compression position; The elastic clamping piece is provided in two parts, and the two elastic clamping pieces are arranged opposite to each other; The gap between the two elastic clamping plates is used to insert acupuncture needles; The two elastic clamping plates are provided with inwardly extending extensions, which are limiting members for restricting the insertion depth of acupuncture needles; It also includes an acupoint positioning seat; The acupoint positioning seat includes an acupuncture angle scale and a rotating needle insertion seat; The rotating needle insertion seat includes an ejection tube for ejecting acupuncture needles and a seat body, the seat body being inserted into the head end of the acupuncture needle mounting assembly; A hemispherical positioning block is fixed on one side of the acupuncture angle scale. The positioning block has a guide groove for guiding the rotation of the rotating needle seat. The guide groove is slidably connected to the ejection tube. The base and the acupuncture angle scale are slidably connected in the circumferential direction.

2. The automatic acupuncture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tail end of the acupuncture needle is fitted with an acupuncture needle sheath; The elastic clamping piece is used to limit and clamp the tail of the acupuncture needle sheath.

3. The automatic acupuncture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acupuncture needle includes a needle body and an acupuncture needle sheath, and the needle body and the acupuncture needle sheath are detachably or fixedly connected. The elastic clamping piece is used to limit and clamp the tail of the acupuncture needle sheath.

4. An automatic acupuncture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plug is detachably connected to the rear end of the outer casing; The front end of the plug abuts against the acupuncture needle actuating element.

5. An automatic acupuncture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trigger element has scale lines along its axial direction.

6. An automatic acupuncture device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The trigger includes two opposing claws and a slide bar, with the claws and the slide bar being fixedly connected. The slide bar is provided with scale lines along the axial direction; The slide rod is threadedly connected to the plug. The tail of the slide bar is provided with a limiting protrusion extending radially outward.

7. An automatic acupuncture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acupuncture needle pusher includes a push rod, a spring receiving groove, and a handle; The opening of the spring receiving groove faces rearward, the front end of the spring receiving groove is fixedly connected to the push rod, and two oppositely arranged handles are fixed on the outer wall of the spring receiving groove. The handle and the outer casing are engaged at the spring compression position.

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