A portable acupuncture device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a portable acupuncture device, comprising: a box body, within which a waste needle bin, a needle storage bin and a needle insertion bin are separated and formed. The needle storage bin is communicated with the needle insertion bin. An acupuncture needle insertion tube for assisting in needle insertion is provided in the needle insertion bin. A disinfection component is detachably arranged in the needle insertion bin for disinfecting the acupuncture needle body. A needle taking component is arranged in the needle storage bin for closing the opening between the needle storage bin and the needle insertion bin and capable of feeding the acupuncture needle tool from the needle storage bin into the needle insertion bin. And an upper cover is covered on the waste needle bin and the needle storage bin of the box body. The acupuncture device of the present invention integrates the waste needle bin for collecting used needles, the needle storage bin for storing new needles, and the needle insertion bin for disinfecting and inserting needles, enabling it to have multiple functions at the same time and avoiding the problem that the operator needs to prepare 2 to 3 instruments to complete the operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of acupuncture. More specifically, it relates to a portable acupuncture device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has gradually met the needs of patients at home and abroad. Acupuncture is a very common traditional Chinese medicine treatment method. The assisted acupuncture insertion method is a very commonly used acupuncture insertion method by acupuncture practitioners, acupuncture students, and traditional Chinese medicine enthusiasts at home and abroad. The manual acupuncture insertion method is also a common acupuncture insertion method. With the requirements of foreign clean needle technology and the domestic medical needs for disinfection storage and waste sharp instruments, the storage, retrieval, and use of clean needles, as well as the waste storage of needles after use, and the disinfection of new needles are all important integral parts of acupuncture operations. For students, enthusiasts, and acupuncture doctors, whether in daily study and practice or in medical behaviors, the simple portability, storage, and use of needles are also an indispensable part. Summary of the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a portable acupuncture device.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable acupuncture device, comprising:

[0005] A box body, within which a waste needle bin, a needle storage bin, and an acupuncture insertion bin are partitioned and formed. The needle storage bin is communicated with the acupuncture insertion bin. An acupuncture insertion tube for assisting acupuncture insertion is provided in the acupuncture insertion bin.

[0006] A disinfection component, detachably arranged in the acupuncture insertion bin, for disinfecting acupuncture needles.

[0007] A needle taking component, arranged in the needle storage bin, for closing the opening between the needle storage bin and the acupuncture insertion bin and capable of feeding acupuncture needles from the needle storage bin into the acupuncture insertion bin; and

[0008] An upper cover, covering the waste needle bin and the needle storage bin of the box body.

[0009] Preferably, the waste needle bin and the acupuncture insertion bin are respectively located on both sides of the needle storage bin. The cross-section of the acupuncture insertion bin is generally triangular, and the acupuncture insertion tube is arranged at the corner of the acupuncture insertion bin far from the needle storage bin.

[0010] Preferably, the acupuncture insertion tube is formed by the side walls at the corner of the acupuncture insertion bin, and an opening is provided along the axial direction of the acupuncture insertion tube. The acupuncture insertion tube is communicated with the acupuncture insertion bin so that acupuncture needles can be translated into the acupuncture insertion tube.

[0011] Preferably, the side wall height of the acupuncture insertion bin is less than the side wall height of the needle storage bin, so that after the acupuncture needles enter the acupuncture insertion bin, the needle handles of the acupuncture needles are located outside the acupuncture insertion bin.

[0012] Preferably, the disinfection component includes a sheet-shaped carrier and a disinfection cotton attached to the surface of the carrier, and a plug-in portion for plugging into the side wall of the needle insertion chamber is provided at the top of the carrier.

[0013] Preferably, the needle taking component is slidably arranged in the needle storage chamber. A needle groove corresponding to the acupuncture needle is formed on the needle taking component, so that an acupuncture needle enters the needle groove and moves into the needle insertion chamber along with the needle taking component. A connecting rod groove is formed on the side wall of the needle storage chamber, and the needle taking component is connected with a connecting rod button. The end of the connecting rod button passes through the connecting rod groove and is located outside the needle storage chamber.

[0014] Preferably, an elastic member for providing a pulling force to the needle taking component is further arranged in the needle storage chamber. One end of the elastic member is connected with the needle taking component, and the other end is connected with the box body.

[0015] Preferably, the acupuncture device further includes an elastic force component, and the elastic force component includes an elastic rope and an elastic sheet. One end of the elastic rope is connected with the elastic sheet, and the other end is connected to the box body near the needle insertion tube.

[0016] Preferably, the upper cover includes a first cover body covering the waste needle chamber and a second cover body covering the needle storage chamber. A throwing port for throwing the used acupuncture needles into the waste needle chamber is formed on the first cover body.

[0017] Preferably, the throwing port is provided with a first sealing film and a second sealing film which are partially staggered, and the first sealing film and the second sealing film jointly seal the throwing port.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0019] The acupuncture device of the present invention integrates the waste needle chamber for collecting used needles, the needle storage chamber for storing new needles, and the needle insertion chamber for disinfection and needle insertion, so that it has multiple functions at the same time, avoiding the problem that the operator needs to prepare 2 to 3 instruments to complete the operation. Since the needle insertion chamber of the acupuncture device of the present invention is provided with a disinfection component and a needle insertion tube, the needle insertion chamber has the functions of disinfection and assisting needle insertion at the same time. The existing auxiliary needle insertion is mostly tube needles, and the common ones are mostly single needles and single tubes. The existing design of single needles and single tubes requires independent packaging of single needles and tubes, and both the tubes and the needles are disposable, which is a great waste of resources, and the filling process is very troublesome and time-consuming. Using this device, disinfection and needle insertion can be continuously carried out, simplifying the operation steps. Description of the Drawings

[0020] The following further describes in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings.

[0021] Figure 1Shows the exploded structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 Shows the top view of the box body of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 Shows the structural schematic diagram of the disinfection component of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 Shows the structural schematic diagram of the needle-taking component of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 Shows the structural schematic diagram of the box body and the elastic component of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the present invention, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Similar components in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals. Those skilled in the art should understand that the content specifically described below is illustrative rather than restrictive, and should not be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] Currently, disposable acupuncture needles are mostly used in clinical practice for safety considerations. Existing storage methods are mostly small bag packaging or single-sealed board independent packaging. Since the diameter of the single needle handle is only 1 mm, it is very inconvenient to operate the needles in small bags. It is impossible to conveniently take out a single needle, or an assistant is needed. Moreover, the storage of the needles that are not used up at one time is extremely inconvenient, and they are easily lost or fall out of the bag opening and hurt others. The single-sealed independent packaging needles are inconvenient to use. Each time a needle is taken, the sealing film needs to be opened, and it occupies a large storage space. For bulk needles, when they are put into a bucket by themselves, it is easy to oxidize when repeatedly opening the lid and grasping the needle handle, and it is easy to spill out due to accidental touch when opening the lid.

[0028] Waste needles: Existing waste needles usually require a separate sharp container for disposal due to medical needs. Most of the commonly used sharp containers in hospitals are buckets with an open top, which are for all sharp objects in medical waste, as well as existing acupuncture sharp containers. They are inconvenient for storage, carrying and use. Accidental touch can easily cause them to tip over and the waste needles to fall out and cause harm. If they need to be carried or transported, the lid needs to be repeatedly opened and closed to ensure storage and safety, and the operation is very cumbersome.

[0029] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the embodiments of the present invention disclose a portable acupuncture device, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, the device includes: a box body 10, a disinfection component 20, a needle-taking component 30, and an upper cover. The box body 10 is a box-shaped structure with an open top. Inside it, a baffle is provided to divide it into a waste needle bin 11, a needle storage bin 12, and a needle insertion bin 13. The upper cover covers the tops of the waste needle bin 11 and the needle storage bin 12, and no upper cover is provided on the top of the needle insertion bin 13. The waste needle bin 11 in the box body 10 is used to store used needles, and new needles are stored in the needle storage bin 12. The needle storage bin 12 is communicated with the needle insertion bin 13. The needle-taking component 30 is arranged in the needle storage bin 12 and is used to send the needles inside it into the needle insertion bin 13. The disinfection component 20 is arranged in the needle insertion bin 13. An insertion tube 131 is provided in the needle insertion bin 13. First, medical staff manually operate the needle-taking component 30 to send a needle into the needle insertion bin 13, then use the disinfection component 20 to disinfect the needle, and finally use the insertion tube 131 to assist in the needle insertion to complete the operation of inserting the needle into the acupoint.

[0030] The acupuncture device of the present invention integrates the waste needle bin 11 for collecting used needles, the needle storage bin 12 for storing new needles, and the needle insertion bin 13 for disinfecting and inserting needles, making it have multiple functions at the same time, and avoiding the problem that the operator needs to prepare 2 to 3 instruments to complete the operation. The needle storage bin 12 is a box-shaped structure with a cover, which can store a large amount of needles, occupies a small storage space, only briefly opens a small opening when storing and taking needles, the needle handle is not easily oxidized, it is convenient to take a single needle, and the needle storage bin 12 is airtight when storing, and the needles will not be scattered due to accidental touch, improving safety.

[0031] Since the needle insertion bin 13 of the acupuncture device of the present invention is provided with the disinfection component 20 and the insertion tube 131, the needle insertion bin 12 has the functions of disinfection and assisting in needle insertion at the same time. Most of the existing auxiliary needle insertions are tube needles, and commonly single needles and single tubes. The existing design of single needles and single tubes requires independent packaging of single needles and tubes, and both the tubes and the needles are disposable, which is a great waste of resources, and the filling process is very troublesome and time-consuming. Using this device, disinfection and needle insertion can be carried out continuously, simplifying the operation steps.

[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the waste needle bin 11 and the needle insertion bin 13 are respectively located on both sides of the needle storage bin 12, that is, the waste needle bin 11, the needle storage bin 12, and the needle insertion bin 13 are arranged side by side. The waste needle bin 11 and the needle storage bin 12 are rectangular in shape, and the cross-section of the needle insertion bin 13 is generally triangular. The insertion tube 131 is arranged at the corner of the needle insertion bin 13 far from the needle storage bin 12.

[0033] Specifically, the insertion tube 131 is formed by the side walls surrounding the corner of the needle insertion bin 13, that is, the insertion tube 131 is integrally formed with the needle insertion bin 13. An opening is provided along the axial direction of the insertion tube 131, so that the insertion tube 131 is communicated with the needle insertion bin 13, and thus the needle can be translated into the insertion tube 131. It can be understood that the lateral distance of the opening should be equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the acupuncture needle, so that the needle can smoothly enter the insertion tube 131.

[0034] In the existing auxiliary needle insertion, a single-tube multi-needle structure is also common, that is, a single syringe tube is equipped with multiple needles. For single-tube multi-needles, the needles need to be loaded into the syringe tube each time a needle is inserted, and the loading process is very troublesome and time-consuming. In the needle insertion tube 131 of the present application, there is an opening through which the needle can enter its interior. Medical staff can translate the needle to enter the needle insertion tube 131 without having to enter it from one end of the needle insertion tube 131, which facilitates the auxiliary needle insertion operation.

[0035] In this embodiment, the side wall height of the needle insertion chamber 13 is less than the side wall height of the needle storage chamber 12, so that after the needle enters the needle insertion chamber 13, the needle handle of the needle is located above the outside of the needle insertion chamber 13, facilitating medical staff to hold the needle handle part.

[0036] Currently, the disinfection of needles is mostly done by taking a certain amount of needles and wiping them with alcohol cotton. It is necessary to take another disinfection item, and the operation is cumbersome. After a certain number of needles are used up, new needles have to be disinfected again. Most of the existing acupuncture disinfection boxes have complex and delicate structures, and it is not easy to replace the alcohol cotton and the alcohol used. The disinfection degree cannot be guaranteed, or they are designed for external energy disinfection such as ultraviolet rays, which requires energy consumption. For the simultaneous disinfection of a large number of needles, if not used once, the same needle will be disinfected multiple times, which is a great waste of resources.

[0037] As Figure 3 shown, in this embodiment, the disinfection component 20 includes a sheet-shaped carrier 21 and a disinfection cotton 22 attached to the surface of the carrier 21. The top of the carrier 21 is provided with a plug-in part, which can be plugged on the top of the side wall of the needle insertion chamber 13, so that the disinfection component 20 is detachably arranged on the needle insertion chamber 13.

[0038] After the disinfection component 20 is plugged into the needle insertion chamber 13, the needle enters the needle insertion chamber 13 from the needle storage chamber 12. Medical staff hold the needle and wipe it on the disinfection cotton 22 for disinfection, and then translate the needle into the needle insertion tube 131.

[0039] As Figure 1 and Figure 4 shown, the needle taking component 30 is slidably arranged in the needle storage chamber 12, and a needle groove 31 corresponding to the needle is formed on the needle taking component 30. Specifically, a baffle is arranged near the bottom in the needle storage chamber 12 to form a receiving space for receiving the needle taking component 30. The baffle is provided with an opening, so that the receiving space is an unclosed space, and the needle groove 31 of the needle taking component 30 is located at the opening, so that the needles in the needle storage chamber 12 can enter the needle groove 31.

[0040] The needle-taking component 30 is also provided with a connecting rod button 32. A connecting rod groove 121 is formed on the side wall of the needle storage bin 12. The end of the connecting rod button 32 passes through the connecting rod groove 121 and is located outside the needle storage bin 12. Medical staff can drive the needle-taking component 30 to reciprocate by pushing the connecting rod button 32. A notch is also provided on the side wall between the needle storage bin 12 and the needle insertion bin 13, so that the needle groove 31 on the needle-taking component 30 can enter the needle insertion bin 13, and thus the needles in the needle groove 31 can also enter the needle insertion bin 13 together. The size of the needle groove 31 is adapted to the outer diameter of the needles, so that the needle groove 31 can accommodate at least one needle.

[0041] An elastic member (not shown in the figure) is provided in the accommodation space for accommodating the needle-taking component 30 in the needle storage bin 12. One end of the elastic member is connected to the needle-taking component 30, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the needle storage bin 12, so as to apply a restoring pulling force to the needle-taking component 30. That is, through the abutment of the connecting rod button 32 and the connecting rod groove 121, and the combined action of the elastic member on the needle-taking component 30, the needle-taking component 30 is located at the initial position. At this time, the needle groove 31 is aligned with the opening on the baffle in the needle storage bin 12, so that the needles in the needle storage bin 12 can enter the needle groove 31. At this time, the end of the needle-taking component 30 also closes the notch between the needle storage bin 12 and the needle insertion bin 13, thereby separating the needle storage bin 12 from the needle insertion bin 13.

[0042] Push the connecting rod button 32 in the direction of the needle insertion bin 13, drive the needle-taking component 30 to move in the direction of the needle insertion bin 13. The needle groove 31 enters the needle insertion bin 13. Medical staff hold the needle handle and take out the needles from the needle groove 31, and then translate them to the surface of the disinfection cotton 22 to wipe the needles for disinfection. When the end of the needle-taking component 30 abuts against the disinfection cotton 22, the needle insertion bin 13 is divided into a disinfection area and a needle outlet area. After applying a certain external force, the needles can enter the needle outlet area from the disinfection area through the surface of the disinfection cotton 22, and then be translated into the needle insertion tube 131.

[0043] After releasing the connecting rod button 32, the elastic member applies a restoring force to the needle-taking component 30, thereby pulling the needle-taking component 30 back to the initial position, and then closing the needle storage bin 12.

[0044] The existing way of inserting the tube needle requires repeatedly tapping the needle handle with fingers. Since the force-bearing area is small and the applied force is uncertain, it is easy to cause pain in the fingers of the operator, or it is necessary to repeatedly tap to insert the needle, increasing the pain of the patient. Among the existing automatic needle insertion devices, many have a relatively constant force that cannot be adjusted, or have complex and delicate structures or require external energy sources, making them difficult to popularize and use, and easy to be damaged during storage and transportation.

[0045] In view of the above problems, as Figure 5As shown in the figure, an elastic member is further provided on the box body 10 of this embodiment. The elastic member includes an elastic cord 51 and an elastic sheet 52. There are two elastic cords 51. One end of each is respectively connected to both sides of the elastic sheet 52, and the other end is connected to the box body 10 near the needle insertion tube 131. During use, the elastic sheet 52 is pulled up to an appropriate position above the needle device. After releasing the elastic sheet 52, under the action of the elastic cord 51, the elastic sheet 52 moves downward to impact the end of the needle handle to achieve needle insertion. Using the elastic cord 51 and the elastic sheet 52 for elastic needle insertion, there is no need to repeatedly tap the needle handle with fingers, and the force can be adjusted by pulling the length. There is no complex and delicate structure and no external energy source is required. It is popular and convenient to use, convenient for storage and transportation, and easy to produce.

[0046] As Figure 1 shown, the upper cover includes a first cover body 41 covering the waste needle bin 11 and a second cover body 42 covering the needle storage bin 12. The first cover body 41 is provided with a throwing port 411 for throwing the used acupuncture needle device into the waste needle bin 11. Specifically, the throwing port 411 is provided with a first sealing film and a second sealing film that are partially staggered. The first sealing film and the second sealing film jointly seal the throwing port. That is to say, the first sealing film is located above the second sealing film. The right side of the first sealing film is connected to the box body 10, and the left side of the second sealing film is connected to the box body 10. Through the partially overlapping first sealing film and second sealing film, a one-way state where the waste needle can enter but not exit during use is achieved. When stored, the waste needle bin 11 is airtight, and the needle device will not be scattered due to accidental touch, improving safety. There is no need to repeatedly open and close the upper cover during carrying or use, and the operation is very simple. It should be noted that the first cover body 41 and the second cover body 42 can be an integral structure or an independent structure.

[0047] When using the device of the present invention for acupuncture treatment, first take a brand-new disinfection component 20, soak the disinfection cotton 22 with alcohol, and clamp it on the side wall of the needle insertion bin 13 through the carrier sheet 221. The side of the disinfection cotton 22 is in the disinfection area. After use, directly pull out the disinfection component 20 and discard it.

[0048] Acupuncture operation 1: Hold the box body 10 with the left hand, tilt the device towards the needle taking component 30, and the new needle slides into the needle groove 31. Press the connecting rod knob with the left thumb, and move the connecting rod knob 32 towards the needle insertion bin 13. Drive the needle taking component 30 to move towards the needle insertion area, and the needle groove 31 enters the disinfection area. Hold the handle of the new needle with the right hand, move it towards the disinfection cotton sheet 22, and rotate it 1 - 2 circles for disinfection after contact. Release the connecting rod knob 32 with the left hand. The needle taking component 30 returns to the needle storage bin 12 under the action of the elastic member to close the gap between the needle storage bin 12 and the needle insertion bin 13. Hold the handle of the new needle with the right hand to move the needle into the needle insertion tube 131 in the needle exit area. Hold the box body 10 with the left hand and press the lower opening of the needle insertion tube 131 against the part where needle insertion is required. Release the right hand holding the needle. Hold the elastic sheet 52 with the right hand and pull up the elastic cord. After reaching an appropriate height, release the right hand to complete needle insertion. Hold the device with the left hand and move it upward to make the new needle exit from the lower opening of the needle insertion tube.

[0049] Hold the box body 10 with the left hand, hold the waste needle handle with the right hand, tilt the waste needle so that the tip of the needle enters between the overlapping upper and lower layers of the film, bend the needle downward with force with the right hand to squeeze the lower layer of the film, release the hand after the needle completely enters the waste needle area, and the lower layer of the film resumes overlapping with the upper layer of the film to close the waste needle area.

[0050] Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, rather than limitations on the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any obvious changes or modifications derived from the technical solutions of the present invention still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable acupuncture device, characterized in that, Comprising: A box body, within which a waste needle bin, a needle storage bin and a needle insertion bin are separated and formed. The needle storage bin is communicated with the needle insertion bin. An insertion tube for assisting in needle insertion is provided in the needle insertion bin. The waste needle bin and the needle insertion bin are respectively located on both sides of the needle storage bin. A notch is provided on the side wall between the needle storage bin and the needle insertion bin. The cross-section of the needle insertion bin is generally triangular. The insertion tube is arranged at the corner of the needle insertion bin away from the needle storage bin. The insertion tube is formed by enclosing the side walls at the corner of the needle insertion bin. An opening is provided along the axial direction of the insertion tube. The insertion tube is communicated with the needle insertion bin so that the acupuncture needle tool can be translated into the insertion tube; A disinfection component, detachably arranged in the needle insertion bin for disinfecting the acupuncture needle tool; A needle taking component, arranged in the needle storage bin for closing the opening between the needle storage bin and the needle insertion bin and capable of sending the acupuncture needle tool from the needle storage bin into the needle insertion bin. The needle taking component is slidably arranged in the needle storage bin. A needle groove corresponding to the acupuncture needle tool is provided on the needle taking component so that an acupuncture needle tool enters the needle groove and moves into the needle insertion bin along with the needle taking component. A connecting rod groove is provided on the side wall of the needle storage bin. The needle taking component is connected with a connecting rod button. The end of the connecting rod button passes through the connecting rod groove and is located outside the needle storage bin. An elastic member for providing a pulling force to the needle taking component is further provided in the needle storage bin. One end of the elastic member is connected with the needle taking component, and the other end is connected with the box body; and An upper cover, covering the waste needle bin and the needle storage bin of the box body.

2. The portable acupuncture device according to claim 1, wherein, The side wall height of the needle insertion bin is less than the side wall height of the needle storage bin so that after the acupuncture needle tool enters the needle insertion bin, the needle handle of the acupuncture needle tool is located outside the needle insertion bin.

3. The portable acupuncture device according to claim 1, wherein The disinfection component includes a sheet-shaped carrier and a disinfection cotton attached to the surface of the carrier. An insertion part for inserting the side wall of the needle insertion bin is provided at the top of the carrier.

4. The portable acupuncture device according to claim 1, wherein, The acupuncture device further includes an elastic member, and the elastic member includes an elastic cord and an elastic sheet. One end of the elastic cord is connected with the elastic sheet, and the other end is connected to the box body near the insertion tube.

5. The portable acupuncture device according to claim 1, wherein The upper cover includes a first cover body covering the waste needle bin and a second cover body covering the needle storage bin. A throwing port for throwing the used acupuncture needle tool into the waste needle bin is provided on the first cover body.

6. The portable acupuncture device according to claim 5, wherein Partially staggered first sealing film and second sealing film are provided at the throwing port, and the first sealing film and the second sealing film jointly seal the throwing port.

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