Hair follicle transplantation device

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of follicle transplantation devices, including collection unit, planting unit, power unit and storage unit, collection unit has first inner hole channel, planting unit has second inner hole channel, first inner hole channel and second inner hole channel are connected, power unit connects collection unit and planting unit, for controlling target object moves in first inner hole channel and second inner hole channel, storage unit is between first inner hole channel and second inner hole channel, for controlling the storage of target object between first inner hole channel and second inner hole channel.Storage unit can control the actual position of target object between first inner hole channel and second inner hole channel, so that target object can be stored in second inner hole channel from first inner hole channel, without artificial implementation follicle storage, directly implement the planting operation to the target object currently stored to second inner hole channel, so that the collection and planting of target object are continuously implemented, greatly improve the efficiency of operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a hair follicle transplantation device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, more and more patients are suffering from hair loss, and hair transplantation surgery is one of the main methods to solve this problem. In cases of androgenetic alopecia, follicular unit extraction (FUE) can be used to directly perform a circumferential incision on individual hair follicles, extract the follicles, and place them in physiological saline or nutrient solution to remove excess tissue and maintain the activity of the follicles. During the hair transplantation procedure, the processed follicles are usually placed in a follicular unit storage device, and a manipulator pushes the follicles from the storage device to the damaged area of ​​the follicle to complete the transplantation.

[0003] Therefore, the existing hair transplant surgery process requires at least three steps: hair follicle unit extraction, hair follicle unit storage, and hair follicle unit implantation. Furthermore, the hair follicle units need to undergo a long storage process between extraction and implantation. A hair transplant surgery usually takes 6-8 hours and requires 5-7 surgeons to cooperate in the operation, resulting in low surgical efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a hair follicle transplantation device to address the technical problem of low efficiency in existing hair transplantation surgeries.

[0005] This invention provides a hair follicle transplantation device, the hair follicle transplantation device comprising:

[0006] The acquisition unit has a first internal channel;

[0007] A planting unit, the planting unit having a second inner channel, the first inner channel and the second inner channel being connected;

[0008] A power unit, which is connected to the acquisition unit and the planting unit, is used to control the movement of the target object within the first inner hole channel and the second inner hole channel;

[0009] A transfer unit is located between the first inner channel and the second inner channel, and is used to control the transfer of the target object between the first inner channel and the second inner channel.

[0010] In one embodiment, the transfer unit includes:

[0011] At least one blocking element is provided to block the target object, thereby transferring the target object into the second inner channel.

[0012] The barrier allows gas to pass through while preventing the target object from passing through.

[0013] In one embodiment, the blocking member is movably disposed between the first inner channel and the second inner channel, and the blocking member is capable of communicating with the first inner channel and the second inner channel respectively, so as to transfer the blocked target object from the first inner channel to the second inner channel.

[0014] In one embodiment, the transfer unit includes:

[0015] A steering mechanism is disposed between the first inner channel and the second inner channel. The steering mechanism is drivenly connected to the blocking member and is used to move the blocking member so that the blocking member communicates with the first inner channel and the second inner channel respectively.

[0016] In one embodiment, the steering mechanism includes:

[0017] Fixed components;

[0018] A motion device having a transfer channel, a retaining member located within the transfer channel, the motion device being movably assembled relative to the fixed device, so that the transfer channel can be switched to communicate with the first inner hole channel and the second inner hole channel respectively.

[0019] In one embodiment, the steering mechanism includes:

[0020] A driving device is drivingly connected to the moving device to drive the moving device to rotate relative to the fixed device on a fixed axis.

[0021] In one embodiment, the transition channel includes a first transition channel and a second transition channel, both of which are provided with the blocking element. The moving device and the fixed device have a first rotation state and a second rotation state. In the first rotation state, the first transition channel is connected to the first inner hole channel, and in the first rotation state, the second transition channel is connected to the second inner hole channel. In the second rotation state, the first transition channel is connected to the second inner hole channel, and in the second rotation state, the second transition channel is connected to the first inner hole channel.

[0022] In one embodiment, the fixing device has a first air source channel and a second air source channel, the power unit is connected to at least one of the first air source channel and the second air source channel, the first inner hole channel can communicate with the first air source channel through the adapter channel, and the second inner hole channel can communicate with the second air source channel through the adapter channel.

[0023] In one embodiment, the blocking element is disposed in the second inner channel to directly block the target object within the second inner channel.

[0024] In one embodiment, the planting unit has a third air source channel, and both the first inner channel and the third air source channel are inclinedly connected to the second inner channel. The first inner channel and the third air source channel are interconnected through the second inner channel, and the blocking member is located between the first inner channel and the third air source channel.

[0025] In one embodiment, the transfer unit includes:

[0026] A valve body is disposed within the second inner channel, and the implantation unit has a second distal opening communicating with the second inner channel. The valve body is capable of opening or closing the second inner channel between the retaining member and the second distal opening.

[0027] In one embodiment, the power unit includes:

[0028] A first power source, connected to the first inner channel, is used to apply a first driving force to the first inner channel, thereby controlling the movement of a target object within the first inner channel using the first driving force; and / or

[0029] The second power source is connected to the second inner channel and is used to apply a second driving force to the second inner channel, thereby controlling the target object to move within the second inner channel using the second driving force.

[0030] In one embodiment, the hair follicle transplantation device includes:

[0031] The first robotic arm, wherein both the acquisition unit and the planting unit are mounted on the first robotic arm;

[0032] or,

[0033] Two second robotic arms, with the acquisition unit and the planting unit respectively mounted on the two second robotic arms.

[0034] In the aforementioned hair follicle transplantation device, since the first inner channel of the collection unit is connected to the second inner channel of the implantation unit, the transfer unit can control the actual position of the target object between the first and second inner channels, allowing the target object to be transferred from the first inner channel to the second inner channel. Therefore, after the target object is collected, there is no need for manual storage of hair follicles; instead, it directly enters the second inner channel of the implantation unit. This directly saves the steps of hair follicle storage and the personnel required for hair follicle storage. Once the target object is transferred to the second inner channel of the implantation unit, the implantation unit can directly perform the implantation operation on the target object currently transferred to the second inner channel, enabling continuous collection and implantation of the target object. That is, after collecting a target object, the implantation can be performed directly on that target object, greatly improving the efficiency of the surgery. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hair follicle transplantation device in use according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hair follicle transplantation device provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 For example Figure 2 The diagram shows the internal structure of the hair follicle transplant device.

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the hair follicle transplantation device provided in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hair follicle transplantation device provided in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the time distance of a single hair follicle provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the time distance of N hair follicles provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the acquisition unit provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a planting unit provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a first robotic arm shared by a collection unit and a planting unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the acquisition unit and the planting unit using two second robotic arms, respectively, in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a driving device provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Icon labels:

[0048] 0001. Collection area; 0002. Planting area;

[0049] 1000, Data Acquisition Unit; 2000, Planting Unit; 3000, Data Transfer Unit; 4000, First Robotic Arm; 5000, Second Robotic Arm;

[0050] 1100, First inner channel; 1200, First pipeline; 1300, Barrel; 1400, Bearing; 1500, Gun casing; 1600, Rotary joint; 1700, Joint sealing plate;

[0051] 2100, Second inner passage; 2200, Third air source passage; 2300, Valve body; 2400, Second pipeline; 2500, Piston moving part; 2510, First seal;

[0052] 3100, blocking component; 3200, steering gear;

[0053] 3210 Fixed device; 3220 Moving device; 3230 Driving device; 3240 Secondary seal;

[0054] 3221. Transfer channel; 3222. First gas source channel; 3223. Second gas source channel;

[0055] 3221a, First transfer channel; 3221b, Second transfer channel. Detailed Implementation

[0056] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be practiced in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0057] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0058] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0059] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0060] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0061] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0062] To more clearly describe the structure of the hair follicle transplantation device, the term "distal" is defined herein as the end furthest from the operator during the surgical procedure, and "proximal" as the end closest to the operator during the surgical procedure. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0063] See Figures 1 to 7 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a hair follicle transplantation device, which includes a collection unit 1000, an implantation unit 2000, a power unit, and a transfer unit 3000. The collection unit 1000 has a first inner channel 1100, and the implantation unit 2000 has a second inner channel 2100. The first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 are connected. The power unit is connected to the collection unit 1000 and the implantation unit 2000 and is used to control the movement of the target object within the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100. The transfer unit 3000 is located between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 and is used to control the transfer of the target object between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100.

[0064] The target object can be a hair follicle of a living organism, such as a hair follicle on the human scalp. The collection unit 1000 can be a circumcision gun, which can circumciss the hair follicle and cut it off from the human scalp. The implantation unit 2000 can be an implantation gun, which can implant the hair follicle into the implantation area 0002 of the human scalp. The collection unit 1000 has a first distal opening and a first proximal opening that connect to the first inner hole channel 1100. The implantation unit 2000 has a second distal opening and a second proximal opening that connect to the second inner hole channel 2100.

[0065] The shaving gun can be constructed from components such as the barrel 1300, bearings, gun housing 1500, rotary joint 1600, and joint sealing plate 1700. (See reference...) Figure 8As shown, the barrel 1300 is rotatably assembled relative to the gun housing 1500 via a bearing. A rotary joint 1600 connects to the barrel 1300, driving its rotation. The joint sealing plate 1700 is fixedly connected to the rotating structure. The planting gun can apply gas pressure via an air pump or a piston principle, for example, see [reference needed]. Figure 9 As shown, a piston moving component 2500 can be movably disposed in the second inner channel 2100 of the implantation gun. The piston moving component 2500 generates piston movement, thereby driving the hair follicle to move within the second inner channel 2100. A first sealing element 2510, such as a sealing ring, can be disposed between the piston moving component 2500 and the second inner channel 2100. The first sealing element 2510 can be located near the port of the second inner channel, thereby improving the sealing effect when the piston moving component 2500 performs piston movement relative to the second inner channel 2100. Besides this, the circumcision gun and the implantation gun can also adopt other structural forms, which can be selected according to the needs of those skilled in the art, and are not limited here.

[0066] The connection between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 can be a direct connection or an indirect connection. A direct connection means that the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 and the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000 are directly connected and remain connected at all times. In this case, no other functional components are provided between the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 and the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000, so that the target object can directly enter the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000 from the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000. Figure 5 The embodiments shown are described in detail below.

[0067] Indirect connection means that the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 and the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000 are not directly connected, nor are they always connected. Instead, they are connected through other functional components. In this case, the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 and the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000 can use functional components to selectively open and close the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 and switch between the channels, allowing the target object to be transferred from the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 to the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000 when the functional component is in a specific functional state, rather than being able to transfer from the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 to the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000 at all times. Figure 3 and Figure 4The embodiments shown are described in detail below.

[0068] Of course, indirect connection means forming a connection using functional components. For example, a component that only uses the first pipe 1200 and the second pipe 2400 to lengthen the channel paths of the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 does not belong to the functional components mentioned above. Therefore, using the first pipe 1200 and the second pipe 2400 to lengthen the channel paths of the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 to form a convenient connection between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 still belongs to the direct connection between the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 and the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000.

[0069] The power unit can generate gas pressure in the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 in the form of air pressure, and use the gas pressure to move the target object in the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100. The gas pressure can be generated in various ways, such as by directly applying gas pressure using an air pump, or by applying gas pressure by piston movement implemented by the piston moving part 2500 in the first inner channel 1100 or the second inner channel 2100. Those skilled in the art can choose the appropriate method according to their needs, and no limitation is made here.

[0070] In one embodiment, a positive or negative pressure gas can be applied to the first inner channel 1100 or the second inner channel 2100 using an external air pump. The movement direction of the target object within the first inner channel 1100 or the second inner channel 2100 can be controlled by the positive or negative pressure gas. The position of the positive or negative pressure gas applied within the first inner channel 1100 or the second inner channel 2100 can be adjusted according to the connection position of the air pump to the first inner channel 1100 or the second inner channel 2100. For example, if the air pump is connected to the first proximal opening of the first inner channel 1100 and applies negative pressure gas, the target object can move along the direction from the first distal opening to the first proximal opening of the first inner channel 1100. Alternatively, if the air pump is connected to the second inner channel 2100... By applying positive pressure gas to the second proximal opening of the channel 2100, the target object can move along the direction from the second proximal opening to the second distal opening of the second inner channel 2100. In addition, when the air pump is connected to other positions such as the middle of the first inner channel 1100 or the second inner channel 2100, gas can be applied to other positions of the first inner channel 1100 or the second inner channel 2100. By combining the air pump to apply gas of different properties as needed, i.e., positive pressure gas or negative pressure gas, the movement direction of the target object in the first inner channel 1100 or the second inner channel 2100 can be flexibly controlled. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the application position and application properties of the air pump as needed, and thus adjust the movement control effect on the target object as needed, which is not limited here.

[0071] In one embodiment, the power unit includes a first power source and a second power source. The first power source is connected to the first inner channel 1100 and is used to apply a first driving force to the first inner channel 1100 to control the target object to move within the first inner channel 1100. The second power source is connected to the second inner channel 2100 and is used to apply a second driving force to the second inner channel 2100 to control the target object to move within the second inner channel 2100.

[0072] Since the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 is connected to the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000, based on this structure, the transfer unit 3000 can control the actual position of the target object between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100. The transfer unit 3000, in conjunction with the power unit, controls the movement of the target object. After the target object is acquired by the acquisition unit 1000 in the first inner channel 1100, the target object is transferred to the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000. The transfer operation of the transfer unit 3000 on the target object can be represented as the transfer or retention of the target object, that is, through dynamic transfer or static retention, the target object can be transferred from the first inner channel 1100 to the second inner channel 2100.

[0073] Therefore, after the target object is collected, there is no need for manual storage of hair follicles. Instead, the follicles are directly placed into the second inner channel 2100 of the implantation unit 2000. This directly saves the steps of hair follicle storage and the personnel required to perform hair follicle storage. Once the target object is transferred to the second inner channel 2100 of the implantation unit 2000, the implantation unit 2000 can directly perform the implantation operation on the target object currently transferred to the second inner channel 2100. This allows the collection and implantation of the target object to be carried out continuously. That is, after collecting a target object, the implantation can be performed directly on that target object, which greatly improves the efficiency of the surgery.

[0074] Assuming a hair transplant surgery requires the implantation of 2000 hair follicles, and considering that current hair transplant surgeries typically take 6-8 hours, when using the hair follicle transplant device described in this application to perform a hair transplant surgery, if... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the horizontal lines represent time, and the vertical lines represent the distance between the hair follicle and the collection area 0001 and the planting area 0002. Therefore, it can be determined that the collection and planting time cycle for a single hair follicle is approximately 4 seconds. The distance between the hair follicle and the collection area 0001 and the planting area 0002 increases from near to far and then decreases back to near. From 0s to 1s, the collection unit 1000 collects the target object, including circumferential cutting and movement of the target object. From 2s to 3s, the transfer unit 3000 transfers the target object to the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000. The 4th second is the movement and planting of the target object by the planting unit 2000. (Continue reading...) Figure 7 As shown, when the Nth hair follicle is implanted, the (1+N)th hair follicle is collected at the same time. That is, the implantation time of the previous hair follicle is also the collection time of the current hair follicle. In other words, the hair follicle transplantation device can realize the simultaneous collection and implantation of hair follicles.

[0075] Therefore, it can be roughly estimated that the continuous process of collecting and implanting each hair follicle unit takes 4 seconds. Thus, the operation time of hair transplantation surgery is 2000 x 4 s = 8000 s, which is roughly equivalent to 2.22 hours (8000 s / 60 min), which is much shorter than the operation time of existing hair follicle transplantation surgery.

[0076] The transfer method of the transfer unit 3000 can be implemented in various ways depending on the specific structure of the transfer unit 3000. For example, in one embodiment, the transfer unit 3000 includes at least one blocking element 3100. The function of the blocking element 3100 is to block only the target object, similar to the function of filtration. Therefore, a filter screen, filter sheet or other structure can be used as the blocking element 3100. The filtration range can be adjusted according to the size of the target object. The blocking element 3100 allows gas to pass through but prevents the target object from passing through, thereby transferring the target object to the second inner hole channel 2100.

[0077] When the power unit drives the target object to move within the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100, the retaining member 3100 can cooperate with the drive of the power unit to create a retaining effect on the movement of the target object, thus retaining the target object on the retaining member 3100. For example, when the retaining member 3100 is a filter screen or filter sheet, the retaining member 3100 can prevent the target object from moving and retain the target object on one side of the filter screen or filter sheet. Therefore, by setting the position of the retaining member 3100, the target object can be transferred between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100, thus achieving the purpose of transferring the target object to the second inner channel 2100.

[0078] In one embodiment, the blocking member 3100 can be movably disposed between the first inner hole channel 1100 and the second inner hole channel 2100, and the blocking member 3100 can communicate with the first inner hole channel 1100 and the second inner hole channel 2100 respectively. Therefore, when the blocking member 3100 blocks the target object and makes the target object blocked on the blocking member 3100, the movement of the target object can be controlled synchronously by moving the blocking member 3100, thereby transferring the blocked target object from the first inner hole channel 1100 to the second inner hole channel 2100.

[0079] Therefore, based on the movable structure of the retaining member 3100, the retaining member 3100 is connected to the first inner channel 1100. When the target object to be collected by the acquisition unit 1000 is moved by the power unit, the retaining member 3100 can retain the moving target object, causing the target object to be held on the retaining member 3100. Then, the retaining member 3100 can move to a new position, causing the target object to move and connecting with the second inner channel 2100. At this time, the target object can be transferred to the second inner channel 2100. The power unit controls the target object to move within the second inner channel 2100, allowing the planting unit 2000 to perform the planting operation. Thus, a complete collection and planting operation can be completed based on the movement of the retaining member 3100. Repeating the above operation allows for continuous collection and planting operations.

[0080] The movable arrangement of the retaining member 3100 between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 can adopt various structural forms. For example, the retaining member 3100 can be slidably disposed between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100, or the retaining member 3100 can be rotatably disposed between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100. In addition, those skilled in the art can also use other movable structural methods to control the movement of the retaining member 3100, as long as the retaining member 3100 can drive the target object to be transferred between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 through the movement position. No limitation is made here.

[0081] Furthermore, the movement of the blocking member 3100 can be controlled manually or automatically. For example, in one embodiment, the transfer unit 3000 includes a steering mechanism 3200, which can be operated manually or electrically. When the steering mechanism 3200 is positioned between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100, it can be driven to connect with the blocking member 3100. By controlling the operation of the steering mechanism 3200, the blocking member 3100 can be moved, causing the position of the blocking member 3100 to change. Thus, when the steering mechanism 3200 controls the blocking member 3100 to move to different positions, it can communicate with the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 respectively. The steering mechanism 3200 is equivalent to a functional component that can change the position of the retaining member 3100. Therefore, the connection between the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 and the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000 through the steering mechanism 3200 can be understood as an indirect connection.

[0082] The steering mechanism 3200 can adopt various structural forms. For example, in one embodiment, the steering mechanism 3200 includes a fixed device 3210 and a moving device 3220. The moving device 3220 has a transition channel 3221. The blocking member 3100 is located in the transition channel 3221. The moving device 3220 is movably assembled relative to the fixed device 3210. For example, the moving device 3220 can be movably assembled relative to the fixed device 3210 by sliding, rolling, rotating, etc. As long as the moving device 3220 can change the position of the transition channel 3221 by moving relative to the fixed device 3210, it can drive the blocking member 3100 to move, so that the transition channel 3221 can switch to connect with the first inner hole channel 1100 and the second inner hole channel 2100 respectively after moving to a preset state. A second sealing element 3240, such as a sealing ring, can be installed on the steering gear 3200. The second sealing element 3240 is located at the port of the transition channel 3221 and can improve the sealing effect when the transition channel 3221 is connected to the first inner hole channel 1100 and the second inner hole channel 2100.

[0083] Therefore, when the moving device 3220 moves relative to the fixed device 3210, connecting the transfer channel 3221 with the first inner hole channel 1100, the retaining member 3100 is connected to the first inner hole channel 1100. When the power unit controls the target object to be collected by the acquisition unit 1000 to move, the retaining member 3100 can retain the moving target object, keeping it on the retaining member 3100. Then, the moving device 3220 moves relative to the fixed device 3210, connecting the transfer channel 3221 with the second inner hole channel 2100, and the retaining member 3100 is connected to the second inner hole channel 2100. At this time, the target object can be transferred to the second inner hole channel 2100. The power unit controls the target object to move within the second inner hole channel 2100, allowing the planting unit 2000 to perform the planting operation. Thus, a complete acquisition and planting operation can be completed based on the movement of the retaining member 3100. Repeating the above operation allows for continuous acquisition and planting operations.

[0084] The steering mechanism 3200 includes a driving component 3230, which is drivenly connected to the moving device 3220. Depending on the motion state between the moving device 3220 and the fixed device 3210, the driving component 3230 can employ various driving methods to drive the moving device 3220 to slide, roll, or rotate relative to the fixed device 3210. In one embodiment, the moving device 3220 can be configured to rotate relative to the fixed device 3210 along a fixed axis. Therefore, the driving component 3230 can drive the moving device 3220 to rotate relative to the fixed device 3210 along a fixed axis. (See reference...) Figure 4 and Figure 12 As shown, the driving device 3230 can adopt a driving structure such as a motor, transmission belt, transmission chain, gear and rack, etc. Those skilled in the art can choose according to their needs, and there is no limitation here.

[0085] When the moving device 3220 is assembled to rotate relative to the fixed device 3210, the transition channel 3221 can be configured as two channels. In one embodiment, the transition channel 3221 may include a first transition channel 3221a and a second transition channel 3221b. Both the first transition channel 3221a and the second transition channel 3221b are provided with the retaining member 3100. Therefore, the fixed-axis rotation of the moving device 3220 can make the moving device 3220 have a first rotation state and a second rotation state relative to the fixed device 3210. In the first rotation state, the first transition channel 3221a is connected to the first inner hole channel 1100, and the second transition channel 3221b is connected to the second inner hole channel 2100. In the second rotation state, the first transition channel 3221a is connected to the second inner hole channel 2100, and the second transition channel 3221b is connected to the first inner hole channel 1100.

[0086] Therefore, in the first rotation state, the first transition channel 3221a is connected to the first inner hole channel 1100, and the second transition channel 3221b is connected to the second inner hole channel 2100. When the power unit controls the target object collected by the acquisition unit 1000 to move, the blocking member 3100 in the first transition channel 3221a can block the moving target object, so that the target object is blocked on the blocking member 3100 in the first transition channel 3221a. This is the initial acquisition state.

[0087] When the moving device 3220 rotates relative to the fixed device 3210 at a fixed axis, in the second rotation state, the first transfer channel 3221a communicates with the second inner hole channel 2100, and the second transfer channel 3221b communicates with the first inner hole channel 1100. The target object on the retaining member 3100 of the first transfer channel 3221a is transferred to the second inner hole channel 2100. Then, the planting unit 2000 can perform a planting operation on the transferred target object. During this process, due to the second transfer... Channel 3221b is connected to the first inner channel 1100. Therefore, when the planting unit 2000 performs the planting operation of the previous target object, the collection unit 1000 can also use this time to synchronously collect the next target object. When the power unit controls the movement of the next target object collected by the collection unit 1000, the blocking member 3100 in the second transfer channel 3221b can block the moving next target object, so that the next target object is blocked on the blocking member 3100 in the second transfer channel 3221b.

[0088] Therefore, it can be seen that through the synchronous cooperation of the first transfer channel 3221a and the second transfer channel 3221b, the next target object can be collected while planting the previous target object, which effectively improves the efficiency of collection and planting, and also saves the number of rotations of the moving device 3220 relative to the fixed device 3210, thus increasing its service life.

[0089] It should be noted that the specific structural forms and relative assembly forms of the fixed device 3210 and the moving device 3220 can be configured in various ways according to requirements. For example, see [reference needed]. Figure 3 As shown, the fixed device 3210 can be a stator structure with a rotating hole, and the moving device 3220 can be a rotor structure that is rotatably assembled in the rotating hole. The rotor structure can be driven to rotate by means of a motor, transmission belt, transmission chain, etc. For example, see [reference needed]. Figure 4 As shown, the fixing device 3210 can be a base fixed on the planting unit 2000 or a base integrally formed on the planting unit 2000. In this case, the moving device 3220 can be a turntable structure mounted on the base by rotating through a rotating shaft. The turntable structure can be driven to rotate by a motor, transmission belt, transmission chain, etc., which is not limited here.

[0090] Furthermore, based on the movable assembly structure of the moving device 3220 and the fixed device 3210, the power unit can form an assembly connection with the fixed device 3210. For example, in one embodiment, the fixed device 3210 has a first air source channel 3222 and a second air source channel 3223. The power unit connects the first air source channel 3222 and the second air source channel 3223. The power unit can apply gas pressure to the first air source channel 3222 and the second air source channel 3223 respectively. When the moving device 3220 rotates relative to the fixed device 3210, the first inner hole channel 1100 can communicate with the first air source channel 3222 through the transition channel 3221, and the second inner hole channel 2100 can communicate with the second air source channel 3223 through the transition channel 3221.

[0091] Therefore, after the first inner channel 1100 is connected to the first air source channel 3222 via the transfer channel 3221, the power unit can apply gas pressure to the first inner channel 1100 along the first air source channel 3222 and the transfer channel 3221. For example, applying negative pressure gas causes the collection unit 1000 to suck the target object into the first inner channel 1100 and into the retaining member 3100 of the transfer channel 3221. The retaining member 3100 can prevent the target object from passing through, but allows gas to pass through, so it will not affect the power unit's application of negative pressure gas. Similarly, after the second inner channel 2100 is connected to the second air source channel 3223 via the transfer channel 3221, the power unit can apply gas pressure to the second inner channel 2100 along the second air source channel 3223 and the transfer channel 3221. For example, applying positive pressure gas causes the planting unit 2000 to control the movement of the target object in the second inner channel 2100 and perform the planting operation of the target object.

[0092] In one embodiment, the retaining member 3100 can also be fixedly disposed in the second inner channel 2100. Since the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 are connected, when the power unit controls the target object to move from the first inner channel 1100 to the second inner channel 2100, the retaining member 3100 can directly retain the target object in the second inner channel 2100. This structural form utilizes the structural arrangement relationship between the first inner channel 1100, the second inner channel 2100, and the retaining member 3100. Therefore, the retaining member 3100 does not need to perform motion transfer; it only needs to be placed in a reasonable position to retain the target object, thus completing the transfer of the target object from the first inner channel 1100 to the second inner channel 2100. At this time, the first inner channel 1100 of the acquisition unit 1000 and the second inner channel 2100 of the planting unit 2000 can be understood as being directly connected.

[0093] Based on this structural form, the power unit can be connected to the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 at appropriate positions according to the setup requirements, so as to realize the transfer of the target object between the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100. For example, in one embodiment, the planting unit 2000 can open a third air source channel 2200. Using the third air source channel 2200, the gas from the power unit can be applied to the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100, so that the target object can move from the first inner channel 1100 to the second inner channel 2100, especially as... Figure 5 As shown, the first inner channel 1100 and the third air source channel 2200 can both be inclinedly connected to the second inner channel 2100, and the first inner channel 1100 and the third air source channel 2200 are interconnected through the second inner channel 2100. Therefore, after the power unit applies negative pressure gas to the first air source channel 3222, the negative pressure gas will be applied to the first inner channel 1100 through the second inner channel 2100, causing the target object to enter the second inner channel 2100 along the first inner channel 1100. The blocking member 3100 located between the first inner channel 1100 and the third air source channel 2200 forms a blockage on the target object, completing the transfer of the target object in the second inner channel 2100.

[0094] To better control the gas flow in the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100, in one embodiment, the transfer unit 3000 includes a valve body 2300 disposed within the second inner channel 2100. The planting unit 2000 has a second distal opening communicating with the second inner channel 2100. The valve body 2300 can open or close the second inner channel 2100 between the retaining member 3100 and the second distal opening. Therefore, when the valve body 2300 closes the second inner channel 2100 between the retaining member 3100 and the second distal opening, after the power unit applies negative pressure gas to the first gas source channel 3222, the negative pressure gas will drive the target object along the first inner channel 1100 and the second inner channel 2100 into the second inner channel 2100, without affecting the airflow direction due to the first distal opening and the second proximal opening of the second inner channel 2100. Valve body 2300 can be directly adopted from valves and other components, or you can refer to [the relevant documentation]. Figure 5 As shown, a chute is provided on the planting unit 2000 and a sliding plate is provided. The chute is connected to the second inner hole channel 2100 at an angle. Therefore, the sliding in and out of the sliding plate can control the opening or closing of the corresponding position of the second inner hole channel 2100.

[0095] In one embodiment, see [reference] Figure 10 As shown, the hair follicle transplantation device includes a first robotic arm 4000. The acquisition unit 1000 and the implantation unit 2000 are both mounted on the first robotic arm 4000. Therefore, the operator can control the movement of the acquisition unit 1000 and the implantation unit 2000 using the first robotic arm 4000. Alternatively, see [reference needed]. Figure 11 As shown, the hair follicle transplantation device includes two second robotic arms 5000. The acquisition unit 1000 and the implantation unit 2000 are respectively mounted on the two second robotic arms 5000. Therefore, the operator can control the movement of the acquisition unit 1000 and the implantation unit 2000 respectively through the two second robotic arms 5000.

[0096] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0097] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A hair follicle transplantation device, characterized in that, The hair follicle transplantation device includes: The acquisition unit has a first internal channel; A planting unit, the planting unit having a second inner channel, the first inner channel and the second inner channel being connected; A power unit, which is connected to the acquisition unit and the planting unit, is used to control the movement of the target object within the first inner hole channel and the second inner hole channel; The transfer unit includes at least one blocking element that allows gas to pass through while preventing the target object from passing through. The blocking element is movably disposed between the first inner channel and the second inner channel, and can communicate with the first inner channel and the second inner channel respectively, so as to transfer the blocked target object from the first inner channel to the second inner channel.

2. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retaining element is a filter screen or filter sheet.

3. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retaining element is movably disposed between the first inner channel and the second inner channel, comprising: The retaining element is slidably disposed between the first inner channel and the second inner channel; or... The retaining element is rotatably disposed between the first inner channel and the second inner channel.

4. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer unit includes: A steering mechanism is disposed between the first inner channel and the second inner channel. The steering mechanism is drivenly connected to the blocking member and is used to move the blocking member so that the blocking member communicates with the first inner channel and the second inner channel respectively.

5. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The steering system includes: Fixed components; A motion device having a transfer channel, a retaining member located within the transfer channel, the motion device being movably assembled relative to the fixed device, so that the transfer channel can be switched to communicate with the first inner hole channel and the second inner hole channel respectively.

6. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The steering system includes: A driving device is drivingly connected to the moving device to drive the moving device to rotate relative to the fixed device on a fixed axis.

7. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transfer channel includes a first transfer channel and a second transfer channel. The blocking element is provided in both the first transfer channel and the second transfer channel. The moving device and the fixed device have a first rotation state and a second rotation state. The first transfer channel is connected to the first inner hole channel in the first rotation state, and the second transfer channel is connected to the second inner hole channel in the first rotation state. The first transfer channel is connected to the second inner hole channel in the second rotation state, and the second transfer channel is connected to the first inner hole channel in the second rotation state.

8. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing device has a first air source channel and a second air source channel. The power unit is connected to at least one of the first air source channel and the second air source channel. The first inner hole channel can communicate with the first air source channel through the adapter channel, and the second inner hole channel can communicate with the second air source channel through the adapter channel.

9. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking element is disposed in the second inner channel and is used to directly block the target object in the second inner channel.

10. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The planting unit has a third air source channel. Both the first inner channel and the third air source channel are inclinedly connected to the second inner channel, and the first inner channel and the third air source channel are interconnected through the second inner channel. The blocking member is located between the first inner channel and the third air source channel.

11. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The transfer unit includes: A valve body is disposed within the second inner channel, and the implantation unit has a second distal opening communicating with the second inner channel. The valve body is capable of opening or closing the second inner channel between the retaining member and the second distal opening.

12. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power unit includes: A first power source, connected to the first inner channel, is used to apply a first driving force to the first inner channel, thereby controlling the movement of a target object within the first inner channel using the first driving force; and / or The second power source is connected to the second inner channel and is used to apply a second driving force to the second inner channel, thereby controlling the target object to move within the second inner channel using the second driving force.

13. The hair follicle transplantation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hair follicle transplantation device includes: The first robotic arm, wherein both the acquisition unit and the planting unit are mounted on the first robotic arm; or, Two second robotic arms, with the acquisition unit and the planting unit respectively mounted on the two second robotic arms.

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