Acupuncture needle and acupuncture system having the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of acupuncture, and specifically provides an acupuncture needle and an acupuncture system having the acupuncture needle, aiming to solve the problem that it is difficult to reproduce and achieve precise teaching in actual acupuncture operations and teaching. For this purpose, the needle handle and the needle body of the acupuncture needle of the present invention are connected by a connecting component. The connecting component includes a first connecting plate and second connecting plates circumferentially distributed on the first side of the first connecting plate. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plates enclose a connecting cavity. A first force sensor assembly fixed to the first side of the first connecting plate and a second force sensor assembly fixed to the side surface of the second connecting plate are arranged in the connecting cavity; the needle handle and the needle body are connected by a connecting component provided with the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly, so as to obtain the force information of the needle body through the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly during acupuncture operations, facilitating the reproduction and teaching of acupuncture operations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of acupuncture, and particularly provides an acupuncture needle and an acupuncture system having the acupuncture needle. Background Art

[0002] For a long time, acupuncture, as one of the important treatment means in traditional Chinese medicine, has been widely used. However, the inheritance of acupuncture techniques has always relied on word-of-mouth and hands-on teaching. It is difficult to learn, easy to get started but not easy to master, and it is very difficult to reproduce the treatment techniques during the treatment process. That is to say, it is very difficult to reproduce and achieve precise teaching in the actual operation and teaching of existing acupuncture techniques.

[0003] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above technical problems, that is, to solve the problem that it is very difficult to reproduce and achieve precise teaching in the actual operation and teaching of existing acupuncture techniques.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an acupuncture needle, which includes a needle handle, a needle body and a connecting component. The connecting component includes a first connecting plate and second connecting plates arranged on the first side of the first connecting plate and distributed circumferentially. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plates enclose a connecting cavity. A first force sensor component fixed to the first side of the first connecting plate and a second force sensor component fixed to the side surface of the second connecting plate are arranged in the connecting cavity; the connecting section of the needle handle is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connecting plate, the connecting section of the needle body is inserted into the connecting cavity, and the end surface and the side surface of the connecting section of the needle body are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component, or the connecting section of the needle body is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connecting plate, the connecting section of the needle handle is inserted into the connecting cavity, and the end surface and the side surface of the connecting section of the needle handle are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component.

[0006] In a preferred technical solution of the above acupuncture needle, the second force sensor component is used to detect the tensile force, compressive force and tangential force between the connecting section of the needle handle and the second connecting plate.

[0007] In a preferred technical solution of the above acupuncture needle, the connecting cavity is filled with an elastomer; the end surface and the side surface of the connecting section of the needle body are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component through the elastomer, or the end surface and the side surface of the connecting section of the needle handle are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component through the elastomer.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the above acupuncture needle, an elastomer is disposed in the connection cavity. The elastomer includes a plurality of elastic columns. The end face and the side face of the connection section of the needle body are respectively connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic columns, or the end face and the side face of the connection section of the needle handle are respectively connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic columns.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the above acupuncture needle, an elastomer is disposed in the connection cavity. The elastomer includes a plurality of elastic columns. The end face and the side face of the connection section of the needle body are respectively connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic columns, or the end face and the side face of the connection section of the needle handle are respectively connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic columns. The elastomer further includes an elastic filler filled into the connection cavity, and the elastic modulus of the elastic filler is less than the elastic modulus of the elastic columns.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the above acupuncture needle, the Shore hardness of the elastomer is 20 to 80 degrees.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the above acupuncture needle, the material of the elastomer is silicone, rubber, thermoplastic elastomer, polydimethylsiloxane or hydrogel.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the above acupuncture needle, the connection section of the needle handle is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connecting plate. The connection section of the needle body is inserted into the connection cavity. A sphere is disposed through the connection section of the needle body. The sphere is connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastomer; or the connection section of the needle handle is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connecting plate. The connection section of the needle body is inserted into the connection cavity. A regular prism is disposed through the connection section of the needle body. The end face and the side face of the regular prism are respectively connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastomer, wherein the side face of the regular prism corresponds to the second force sensor assembly one by one.

[0013] In the case of adopting the above technical solution, the acupuncture needle includes a needle handle, a needle body, and a connecting component. The connecting component includes a first connecting plate and second connecting plates arranged on the first side of the first connecting plate and distributed circumferentially. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plates enclose a connecting cavity. A first force sensor component fixed to the first side of the first connecting plate and a second force sensor component fixed to the side of the second connecting plate are arranged in the connecting cavity; the connecting section of the needle handle is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connecting plate, the connecting section of the needle body is inserted into the connecting cavity, and the end face and side face of the connecting section of the needle body are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component, or the connecting section of the needle body is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connecting plate, the connecting section of the needle handle is inserted into the connecting cavity, and the end face and side face of the connecting section of the needle handle are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component.

[0014] During the acupuncture operation using this acupuncture needle, the first force sensor component detects the tensile force and compressive force between the needle body and the needle handle, and the second force sensor component detects the force when the needle body and the needle handle swing or rotate relative to each other. The data information of the force detected by the first force sensor and the second force sensor provides a data basis for teaching and reproducing this acupuncture operation process, thereby facilitating the reproduction of the acupuncture operation and reducing the teaching difficulty of the acupuncture operation.

[0015] Preferably, the connecting cavity is filled with an elastomer; the end face and side face of the connecting section of the needle body are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component through the elastomer, or the end face and side face of the connecting section of the needle handle are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component through the elastomer. Through such a setting, when the operator performs operations such as twirling, rotating, lifting, and / or inserting the acupuncture needle, the needle handle conducts the force to the needle body through the elastomer. When the force transmitted by the needle handle undergoes an instantaneous change, the elastomer generates a buffer for the force, avoiding the instantaneous change of the force received by the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component and being damaged.

[0016] Preferably, an elastomer is arranged in the connecting cavity. The elastomer includes a plurality of elastic columns. The end face and side face of the connecting section of the needle body are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component through the elastic columns, or the end face and side face of the connecting section of the needle handle are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component through the elastic columns. Through such a setting, when the operator performs operations such as twirling, rotating, lifting, and / or inserting the acupuncture needle, the needle handle conducts the force to the needle body through the elastic columns. When the force transmitted by the needle handle undergoes an instantaneous change, the elastic columns generate a buffer for the force, avoiding the instantaneous change of the force received by the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component and being damaged. Compared with filling the connecting cavity with an elastomer, transmitting force through the elastic columns can transmit force more stably and accurately.

[0017] Preferably, an elastomer is provided in the connection cavity. The elastomer includes a plurality of elastic columns. The end face and side face of the connection section of the needle body are respectively connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic columns, or the end face and side face of the connection section of the needle handle are respectively connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic columns. The elastomer further includes an elastic filling body filled in the connection cavity, and the elastic modulus of the elastic filling body is less than that of the elastic columns. Through such a setting, not only can the force be transferred stably and accurately, but also the durability can be improved.

[0018] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides an acupuncture system, which includes a processor and the acupuncture needle described in any one of the above technical solutions. The first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly are communicatively connected to the processor.

[0019] In a preferred technical solution of the above acupuncture system, the acupuncture system further includes a prompting device, and the prompting device is communicatively connected to the processor.

[0020] It should be noted that the acupuncture system has all the technical effects of the above acupuncture needle, which will not be elaborated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of an acupuncture needle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an acupuncture needle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 is Figure 2 an enlarged view of a partial area A in

[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic structural view of an acupuncture needle according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 is Figure 4 an enlarged view of a partial area B in

[0027] LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS:

[0028] 1. Needle handle; 2. Needle body; 21. Sphere; 22. Regular quadrangular prism; 3. Connection assembly; 31. First connection plate; 32. Second connection plate; 33. Connection cavity; 341. First force sensor circuit board; 342. First force sensor; 351. Second force sensor circuit board; 352. Second force sensor; 36. Signal line; 37. Elastomer; 371. Elastic column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0029] First of all, those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms indicating the direction or positional relationship such as "upper", "lower", "inner", etc. are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In addition, it should also be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the term "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can also be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0032] Based on the problems that the existing acupuncture techniques mentioned in the background art are difficult to reproduce and achieve precise teaching in actual operation and teaching, the present invention provides an acupuncture needle, which includes a needle handle, a needle body, and a connection component. The connection component includes a first connection plate and second connection plates arranged on the first side of the first connection plate and distributed circumferentially. The first connection plate and the second connection plates enclose a connection cavity. A first force sensor component fixed to the first side of the first connection plate and a second force sensor component fixed to the side surface of the second connection plate are arranged in the connection cavity; the connection section of the needle handle is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connection plate, the connection section of the needle body is inserted into the connection cavity, and the end surface and side surface of the connection section of the needle body are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component, or the connection section of the needle body is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connection plate, the connection section of the needle handle is inserted into the connection cavity, and the end surface and side surface of the connection section of the needle handle are respectively connected to the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component.

[0033] During the acupuncture operation using this acupuncture needle, the first force sensor component detects the tensile force and pressure between the needle body and the needle handle, and the second force sensor component detects the force when the needle body and the needle handle swing or rotate relative to each other. The data information of the force detected by the first force sensor and the second force sensor provides a data basis for teaching and reproducing this acupuncture operation process, thereby facilitating the reproduction of acupuncture operations and reducing the teaching difficulty of acupuncture operations.

[0034] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 5A detailed introduction to the acupuncture needle of the present invention will be given. Among them, Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an acupuncture needle according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an acupuncture needle according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is Figure 2 an enlarged view of the partial area A in Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of an acupuncture needle according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is Figure 4 an enlarged view of the partial area B in

[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1 to 3 , the acupuncture needle includes a needle handle 1, a needle body 2, and a connection assembly 3. The connection assembly 3 includes a square first connection plate 31 and four circumferentially distributed second connection plates 32 provided on the lower side of the first connection plate 31. The first connection plate 31 and the four second connection plates 32 enclose a connection cavity 33. A first force sensor assembly fixed to the lower side of the first connection plate 31 and a second force sensor assembly fixed to the side surface of each second connection plate 32 are provided in the connection cavity 33. The first force sensor assembly includes a first force sensor circuit board 341 fixed to the lower side of the first connection plate 31 and a first force sensor 342 fixed to the first force sensor circuit board 341. The second force sensor assembly includes a second force sensor circuit board 351 fixed to the side surface of each second connection plate 32 and a second force sensor 352 fixed to the second force sensor circuit board 351. The first force sensor circuit board 341 and the second force sensor circuit board 351 are connected with signal lines 36 for sending detection values to the outside. The connection section of the needle handle 1 (i.e., the lower end in the figure) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the first connection plate 31. The connection section of the needle body 2 (i.e., the upper end in the figure) is inserted into the connection cavity 33. A sphere 21 integrally formed with the connection section of the needle body 2 is provided through the upper end of the connection section of the needle body 2. An elastomer 37 is filled between the connection section of the needle body 2 and the sphere 21 and the first force sensor circuit board 341, the first force sensor 342, the second force sensor circuit board 351, and the second force sensor 352. The connection section of the needle body 2 and the sphere 21 are connected to the first force sensor circuit board 341, the first force sensor 342, the second force sensor circuit board 351, and the second force sensor 352 through the elastomer 37.

[0036] When the operator uses the acupuncture needle for acupuncture, when pinching the needle handle 1 with fingers to perform operations such as twirling, rotating, lifting and / or inserting, the needle body 2 is inserted into the human acupoint. With the movement of the needle handle 1, the needle handle 1 transmits the force to the needle body 2 through the first force sensor assembly, the second force sensor assembly and the elastic body 37. The first force sensor 342 in the first force sensor assembly is subjected to a tensile and compressive force and converts the corresponding force information into an electrical signal data for transmission to the first force sensor circuit board 341. The second force sensor 352 in the second force sensor assembly is subjected to a tensile force and a tangential force of the second connecting plate 32 and converts the corresponding force information into an electrical signal data for transmission to the second force sensor circuit board 351, so as to obtain the force information of the needle body 2 during the entire acupuncture operation. Connect the signal wire 36 of the acupuncture needle to an intelligent terminal (such as a desktop computer, a laptop computer or a smart phone, etc.), export the electrical signal data corresponding to the force information stored in the first force sensor circuit board 341 and the second force sensor circuit board 351 to the intelligent terminal, and after the intelligent terminal analyzes the electrical signal data, display the force information in other forms (such as in the form of text, charts, etc.).

[0037] When it is necessary to reproduce the acupuncture operation, combine the force information of the needle body 2 (including the magnitude of the force, the law of force change, etc.) during the acupuncture needle operation to perform the acupuncture operation in order to reproduce the previous acupuncture operation.

[0038] During the teaching process, the acupuncture operation techniques under specific circumstances can be taught in combination with the force information of the needle body 2 (including the magnitude of the force, the law of force change, etc.) during the acupuncture operation. And the trainees can also perform acupuncture operation practice in combination with the force information of the needle body 2 during the acupuncture operation, so that they can master the acupuncture operation techniques more quickly during the practice process.

[0039] When the operator performs operations such as twirling, rotating, lifting and / or inserting on the acupuncture needle, at the moment when the force transmitted by the needle handle 1 suddenly changes, the elastic body 37 generates a buffer for the force to prevent the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly from being damaged due to the sudden change of the force instantaneously.

[0040] A sphere 21 is penetrated on the connecting section of the needle body 2, which can increase the connecting surface between the connecting section of the needle body 2 and the elastic body 37 to improve the connection stability, and can make the force transfer more effective and balanced.

[0041] Preferably, the Shore hardness of the elastic body 37 is 20 to 80 degrees. Specifically, the material of the elastic body 37 can be silica gel, rubber, thermoplastic elastomer, polydimethylsiloxane or hydrogel, etc.

[0042] Through such a setting, it can not only prevent the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly from being damaged when the force transmitted by the needle handle 1 suddenly changes, but also ensure the stable and effective transmission of the force.

[0043] It should be noted that the connection section of the needle body 2 is connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic body 37, which is only a relatively preferred setting method. In actual applications, it can be adjusted to adapt to specific application scenarios. For example, the connection section of the needle body 2 can be connected to the first force sensor 342 and the second force sensor 352 through other rigid components. For example, the end face of the connection section of the needle body 1 is connected to the first force sensor 342 through a rigid connecting piece, and the side face of the connection section of the needle body 1 is connected to four second force sensors 353 through a vertical slide rail assembly, so that the end face of the connection section of the needle body 1 can transmit tensile and compressive forces to the first force sensor 342, and the side face of the connection section of the needle body 1 can transmit tensile and compressive forces and tangential forces to the second force sensors 353. However, relatively speaking, it is easier to damage the first force sensor 342 and the second force sensors 353 in this case. In addition, the first connecting plate 31 is square, and four second connecting plates 32 are circumferentially distributed on the lower side of the first connecting plate 31, which is only a specific setting method. In actual applications, it can be adjusted to adapt to specific application scenarios. For example, the first connecting plate 31 is hexagonal, and six second connecting plates 32 are circumferentially distributed on the lower side of the first connecting plate 31. Accordingly, the number of the second force sensor circuit boards 351 and the second force sensors 352 needs to be adjusted, or the first connecting plate 31 is circular, and the second connecting plates 32 are cylindrical structures formed by circumferentially distributing on the lower side of the first connecting plate 31. In addition, in another feasible embodiment, the sphere 21 may not be provided on the connection section of the needle body 2.

[0044] It should also be noted that the second force sensor 352 can be a force sensor that can detect both tensile and compressive forces and tangential forces, or it can include two types of force sensors, one is a force sensor for detecting tensile and compressive forces, and the other is a force sensor for detecting tangential forces. In addition, the first force sensor circuit board and the second force sensor circuit board can also transmit information to the smart terminal through wireless communication components, such as through forms of Bluetooth, WIFI, etc. for communication connection.

[0045] In another embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown in the figure, the acupuncture needle includes a needle handle 1, a needle body 2, and a connecting component 3. The connecting component 3 includes a square first connecting plate 31 and four circumferentially distributed second connecting plates 32 arranged on the lower side of the first connecting plate 31. The first connecting plate 31 and the four second connecting plates 32 enclose a connecting cavity 33. Inside the connecting cavity 33, a first force sensor component fixed to the lower side of the first connecting plate 31 and a second force sensor component fixed to the side surface of each second connecting plate 32 are provided. The first force sensor component includes a first force sensor circuit board 341 fixed to the lower side of the first connecting plate 31 and a first force sensor 342 fixed to the first force sensor circuit board 341. The second force sensor component includes a second force sensor circuit board 351 fixed to the side surface of each second connecting plate 32 and a second force sensor 352 fixed to the second force sensor circuit board 351. The first force sensor circuit board 341 and the second force sensor circuit board 351 are connected with signal lines 36 for sending detection values to the outside. The connecting section of the needle handle 1 (i.e., the lower end in the figure) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the first connecting plate 31. The connecting section of the needle body 2 (i.e., the upper end in the figure) is inserted into the connecting cavity 33. A regular quadrangular prism 22 integrally formed with it is provided through the upper end of the connecting section of the needle body 2. An elastic body is provided in the connecting cavity 33. The elastic body includes five elastic columns 371. The upper end of the regular quadrangular prism 22 is connected to the first force sensor 342 through one elastic column 371. Each side surface of the regular quadrangular prism 22 is respectively connected to the corresponding second force sensor 352 in the second force sensor component through one elastic column 371.

[0046] Compared with the way of filling the elastic body in the connecting cavity 33 in the foregoing embodiment, transmitting force through the elastic columns can transfer force more stably and accurately.

[0047] It should be noted that providing the regular quadrangular prism through the connecting section of the needle body 2 is only a specific setting method, and it can be adjusted in actual applications. For example, the connecting component includes a regular hexagonal first connecting plate and six circumferentially distributed second connecting plates arranged on the lower side of the first connecting plate. A second force sensor component is provided on the side surface of each second connecting plate. A regular hexagonal prism is provided through the connecting section of the needle body. Each of the six side surfaces of the regular hexagonal prism is connected to the second force sensor in the corresponding second force sensor component through one elastic column. That is to say, the side surfaces of the regular prism provided through the connecting section of the needle body correspond one by one to the second force sensor components.

[0048] In another feasible embodiment, on the basis of the above embodiment, the elastic body provided in the connecting cavity 33 includes not only multiple elastic columns but also an elastic filling body filled into the connecting cavity 33. The elastic modulus of the elastic filling body is less than that of the elastic columns. That is to say, compared with the elastic columns, the elastic filling body is more likely to deform. Through such a setting, not only can the force be transferred stably and accurately, but also the durability can be improved.

[0049] In another embodiment, the acupuncture needle includes a needle handle, a needle body, and a connection component. The connection component includes a square first connection plate and four circumferentially distributed second connection plates arranged on the upper side of the first connection plate. The first connection plate and the four second connection plates enclose a connection cavity. Inside the connection cavity, a first force sensor component fixed to the upper side of the first connection plate and a second force sensor component fixed to the side surface of each second connection plate are provided. The first force sensor component includes a first force sensor circuit board fixed to the upper side of the first connection plate and a first force sensor fixed to the first force sensor circuit board. The second force sensor component includes a second force sensor circuit board fixed to the side surface of each second connection plate and a second force sensor fixed to the second force sensor circuit board. The first force sensor circuit board and the second force sensor circuit board are connected with signal lines for sending detection values to the outside. The connection section of the needle body is fixedly connected to the lower side of the first connection plate, and the connection section of the needle handle is inserted into the connection cavity. An elastomer is filled between the connection section of the needle handle and the first force sensor circuit board, the first force sensor, the second force sensor circuit board, and the second force sensor. The connection section of the needle handle is connected to the first force sensor circuit board, the first force sensor, the second force sensor circuit board, and the second force sensor through the elastomer.

[0050] In addition, the present invention also provides an acupuncture system, which includes a processor and the acupuncture needle in any one of the above embodiments. The first force sensor component and the second force sensor component are communicatively connected to the processor.

[0051] Through such an acupuncture system, when performing acupuncture operations, the processor can obtain the force information of the needle body of the acupuncture needle, and after analyzing the force, it provides data support for reproducing acupuncture operations and teaching acupuncture techniques.

[0052] Preferably, the acupuncture system further includes a prompting device, and the prompting device is communicatively connected to the processor. Through such a setting, when reproducing a certain acupuncture technique, the processor can obtain the force information of the needle body in the acupuncture needle in real time, and compare it with the force information of the needle body in the acupuncture needle obtained when implementing the acupuncture technique before. When the difference is greater than the allowable error, the processor issues a prompt message through the prompting device, so that the operator can correct the operation method and strength in time, thereby reproducing the previous acupuncture technique more accurately.

[0053] It should be noted that the prompting device can be a display device, a voice broadcast device, or a combination thereof, etc. Preferably, the first force sensor component and the second force sensor component are connected to the processor by a wireless communication method. In this way, it can avoid the influence of the communication line on the movement of the acupuncture needle when the operator performs acupuncture operations.

[0054] So far, the technical solution of the present invention has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An acupuncture needle, characterized in that, The acupuncture needle includes a needle handle, a needle body, and a connection assembly. The connection assembly includes a first connecting plate and second connecting plates arranged on the first side of the first connecting plate and distributed circumferentially. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plates enclose a connection cavity. A first force sensor assembly fixed to the first side of the first connecting plate and a second force sensor assembly fixed to the side surface of the second connecting plate are arranged in the connection cavity; an elastic body is arranged in the connection cavity, and the elastic body includes a plurality of elastic columns; The connecting section of the needle handle is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connecting plate, and the connecting section of the needle body is inserted into the connection cavity. The end face and side surface of the connecting section of the needle body are respectively connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic columns, or the connecting section of the needle body is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connecting plate, and the connecting section of the needle handle is inserted into the connection cavity. The end face and side surface of the connecting section of the needle handle are respectively connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic columns; The elastic body further includes an elastic filler filled in the connection cavity, and the elastic modulus of the elastic filler is less than that of the elastic columns.

2. The acupuncture needle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second force sensor assembly is used to detect the tensile force, compressive force, and tangential force between the connecting section of the needle handle and the second connecting plate.

3. The acupuncture needle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Shore hardness of the elastic body is 20 to 80 degrees.

4. The acupuncture needle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The material of the elastic body is silicone, rubber, thermoplastic elastomer, polydimethylsiloxane, or hydrogel.

5. The acupuncture needle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting section of the needle handle is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connecting plate, and the connecting section of the needle body is inserted into the connection cavity. A sphere is disposed through the connecting section of the needle body, and the sphere is connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic body; or the connecting section of the needle handle is fixedly connected to the second side of the first connecting plate, and the connecting section of the needle body is inserted into the connection cavity. A regular prism is disposed through the connecting section of the needle body, and the end face and side surface of the regular prism are respectively connected to the first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly through the elastic body, wherein the side surfaces of the regular prism correspond to the second force sensor assembly one by one.

6. An acupuncture system, characterized in that, The acupuncture system includes a processor and the acupuncture needle according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The first force sensor assembly and the second force sensor assembly are communicatively connected to the processor.

7. The acupuncture system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The acupuncture system further includes a prompting device, and the prompting device is communicatively connected to the processor.

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