A type of acupuncture jar for finding acupoints

Abstract

This invention provides an acupuncture jar for locating acupoints, comprising a jar body, within which are disposed an electro-stimulation moxibustion electronic module, an ultrasonic physiotherapy electronic module, and a pulsed magnetic therapy electronic module. The electro-stimulation moxibustion electronic module includes an airway mechanism, a micro-air pump, and a bioelectric therapy electronic module. The bioelectric therapy electronic module includes a heating component, a vibration component, a sealing cover, a sealed buffer rubber, a magnetically controlled memory alloy spring, and a metal sleeve assembly. In the bioelectric therapy electronic module of this invention, the elongation of the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring is affected not only by the skin's respiratory fluctuations caused by the release and suction of the micro-air pump, but also by the magnetic field of the pulsed electromagnetic coil. Adaptive adjustment is achieved through the combination of the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring and the electromagnetic coil of the pulsed magnetic therapy electronic module. The thermoelectric converter enables the recovery and reuse of low-grade heat energy, and the gel flexible sensor can better adhere to the human epidermis, enabling real-time monitoring of weak physiological signals.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention mainly relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine medical device technology, specifically to acupoint-finding acupuncture jar. Background Technology

[0002] Compared to the past, modern people face greater economic pressures, leading to a fast-paced lifestyle. High workloads, irregular sleep schedules, high-energy diets, and sedentary lifestyles have become the norm. Combined with unhealthy habits and high-pressure work, joint pain, neuralgia, and difficulty moving the lower back and legs are common problems. Traditional acupuncture is typically performed in a fixed medical setting. Practitioners use needles to unblock meridians, harmonize yin and yang, and strengthen the body's resistance while dispelling pathogenic factors. Moxibustion is used to warm the meridians, dispel cold, and resolve stagnation. It can be used to treat and prevent various diseases in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, and ENT. However, most modern people are too busy with work to have time to visit a fixed medical setting for traditional acupuncture.

[0003] In response to the modern desire to experience acupuncture without being constrained by time and space, various massagers, acupuncture cups, and physiotherapy devices have emerged on the market. For example, patent application number 201410342390.0 discloses a cupping device for a powerful TCM treatment, combining TCM cupping, electroacupuncture, infrared moxibustion, and TCM electromagnetic heat drug atomization and iontophoresis therapy, all concentrated in a single cup. Patent application number 202110280749.6 discloses an acupoint locator for clinical acupuncture treatment in both TCM and Western medicine, using outer and inner ring electrodes to accurately display the location of acupoints. Patent application number 201710045899.2 discloses a continuous negative pressure breathing-type moxibustion cupping device, using a breathing chamber to mimic the dynamic sensation of breathing and directly contacting the skin.

[0004] However, the fixed structure of the aforementioned patented device cannot achieve adaptive adjustment and lacks a dynamic experience. Therefore, a new type of acupuncture jar that can meet the needs of being unrestrained, convenient, and versatile, while also enabling sensory acupoint location and preventing users from accidentally pricking bone marrow or nerves and causing serious consequences such as paralysis, requires further practical research. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an acupuncture jar that can achieve adaptive adjustment, low-grade heat energy recovery and real-time monitoring of physiological signals.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0007] A type of acupuncture cupping device includes a cupping body, within which are further disposed an electro-stimulation moxibustion electronic module, an ultrasound physiotherapy electronic module, a pulsed magnetic therapy electronic module, and an electroacupuncture acupuncture point-finding electronic module. The electro-stimulation moxibustion electronic module is used to realize massage modes such as pressing, tapping, and cupping, and includes an airway mechanism, a micro-air pump, and a bioelectric therapy electronic module. The bioelectric therapy electronic module includes a heating component, a vibration component, a sealing cover, a sealed buffer rubber, a magnetically controlled memory alloy spring, and a metal sleeve assembly. The sealed buffer rubber is fitted to the bottom of the sealing cover, and the metal sleeve assembly is fitted and fixed to the bottom of the sealed buffer rubber. The magnetically controlled memory alloy spring is installed inside the sealed buffer rubber between the sealing cover and the metal sleeve assembly. The elongation of the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring is affected not only by the skin's respiratory fluctuations caused by the release and suction of the micro-air pump, but also by the magnetic field of the pulsed magnetic therapy electronic module. When the pulsed magnetic field is generated, the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring retracts, and the metal sleeve... The cylinder assembly achieves adaptive adjustment by reducing the tightness of the clamping force; the vibration assembly consists of an elastic sheet and a piezoelectric ceramic, with the elastic sheet installed at the inner bottom of the metal sleeve assembly and the piezoelectric ceramic embedded at the top of the elastic sheet; the metal sleeve assembly includes a metal sleeve, a thermoelectric conversion device embedded in the metal sleeve, and a hydrogel flexible sensor sleeved on the metal sleeve; the thermoelectric conversion device uses temperature difference to generate an output voltage to drive electrical equipment in the external circuit to perform work for the purpose of recovering and reusing low-grade heat energy; the hydrogel flexible sensor monitors the movement of the human body within different strain ranges and senses the resistance characteristics of acupoints by using changes in skin electrophysiological signals; the ultrasonic physiotherapy electronic module releases ultrasonic waves, using the penetrating effect of ultrasonic waves to treat deep musculoskeletal diseases; the pulsed magnetic therapy electronic module includes a pulsed electromagnetic coil for generating induced microcurrents to achieve therapeutic effects; the electroacupuncture acupoint locating electronic module is used to locate acupoints and perform bio-electroacupuncture physiotherapy.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0009] 1. In the bioelectric therapy electronic module of this invention, the elongation of the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring is affected not only by the skin's respiratory fluctuations caused by the release and suction of the micro-pump, but also by the magnetic field of the pulsed electromagnetic coil. When the pulsed magnetic field is generated, the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring retracts, and the tightness of the metal sleeve assembly decreases. By combining the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring with the electromagnetic coil of the pulsed magnetic therapy electronic module, adaptive adjustment is achieved.

[0010] 2. The bioelectric therapy electronic module also features a thermoelectric converter and a hydrogel flexible sensor. The thermoelectric converter uses temperature differences to generate an output voltage, which drives the electrical equipment in the external circuit to perform work, enabling the recovery and reuse of low-grade heat energy and improving the overall energy efficiency. The hydrogel flexible sensor possesses excellent skin adhesion, flexibility, and conductivity, allowing it to better adhere to the human epidermis to achieve real-time monitoring of human movement and even weak physiological signals, converting them into outputtable electronic signals, including pulse, vocal cord vibration, respiration, and joint movement.

[0011] 3. Combining sensors, human-computer interaction, and intelligent acupoint diagrams, it identifies relevant acupoints on various parts of the body, allowing users to find acupoints anytime, anywhere, directly addressing the pain points of health enthusiasts; it simulates the massage techniques of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, promoting the concept of traditional Chinese medicine, and is equipped with bioelectric therapy, cupping therapy, and meridian magnetic therapy, making it convenient for users to massage themselves.

[0012] 4. External ultrasound therapy is performed using an ultrasonic electronic plate. The penetrating power of ultrasound allows for precise targeting and treatment of deep musculoskeletal diseases. Pulsed electromagnetic coils utilize magnetic fields applied to acupoints or affected areas to dilate blood vessels and accelerate blood flow, thus providing adjunctive treatment. Heating and elastic components provide moxibustion and vibration massage to the skin, increasing the sense of movement on the skin surface. Simultaneously, electroacupuncture and bio-electroacupuncture therapy are used to locate acupoints, causing muscle fiber contraction and providing a deep massage experience across the nerve, vascular, and muscle layers.

[0013] 5. The outer shell of the canister is equipped with solar charging to extend the user's outdoor use time. It is also equipped with a magnetically controlled shape memory alloy spring to increase the elasticity and gentleness of the pulse magnetic therapy and reduce the pressure on the skin. The electroacupuncture needles have a retractable structure, which increases the electric stimulation on the skin and the pressure depth of the acupoints.

[0014] The present invention will be explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the acupoint-finding acupuncture jar of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal placement structure of the acupoint-finding acupuncture jar of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the electrical compartment area of ​​the acupoint-finding acupuncture jar of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the electrical compartment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of a partial explosion of the airway mechanism of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of the functional compartment area of ​​the acupoint-finding acupuncture jar of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the functional compartment structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the metal sleeve assembly of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 9 This is a block diagram of the acupoint-finding acupuncture cupping system of the present invention.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Electrical compartment; 11. Solar panel cover; 12. LCD display board; 13. Main electronic board; 14. Lithium battery; 15. Airway mechanism; 151. Airway soft rubber; 152. Air pressure sensor; 16. Miniature air pump; 17. Image acquisition board; 18. Power management board; 19. Ultrasonic board; 2. Functional compartment; 21. Sealing cover; 22. Felt assembly; 221. Ventilation soft rubber; 222. Felt; 23. Pulse electromagnetic coil; 24. 25. Sealed hollow cover; 26. Sealed cushioning rubber; 27. Magnetically controlled memory alloy spring; 28. Ball screw drive assembly; 29. ​​Motor; 20. Ball screw; 20. Metal sleeve assembly; 21. Metal sleeve; 22. Thermoelectric conversion device; 23. Hydrogel flexible sensor; 24. Heating assembly; 25. Graphene heating film; 26. Thermal insulation patch; 27. Vibration assembly; 28. Elastic sheet; 29. ​​Piezoelectric ceramic; 20. Electrode. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate several embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and complete.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the specification of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0028] For an example, please refer to the appendix. Figure 1-9 A type of acupuncture jar for locating acupoints, comprising:

[0029] The acupuncture cup body consists of an electrical compartment 1 and a functional compartment 2 that cooperates with the electrical compartment 1, which is used to form a certain accommodating space to reasonably install various module components;

[0030] The instruction processing module, including the main electronic board 13, is electrically connected to the electrical components of each module. It is installed inside the electrical compartment 1 and is used to receive data information from the transmission of each module, perform programmable control calculations, and issue instructions based on the calculation results.

[0031] The screen interaction electronic module includes a liquid crystal display electronic board 12, which is connected to the main electronic board 13 and is used to display the explanation of acupoints and display the position information on the human body model after the acupoints are manually specified.

[0032] The power management module, installed at the bottom of the main electronic board 13, is used to manage the charging and discharging of the electrical components of the entire device.

[0033] The image recognition electronic module includes an image acquisition electronic board 17, which is installed on one side of the bottom of the main electronic board 13 and partially exposed on the surface of the electrical compartment 1, and plays the role of image acquisition.

[0034] The electro-stimulation moxibustion electronic module, including the airway mechanism 15, the micro air pump 16, and the bioelectric therapy electronic module, is installed on one side of the image acquisition electronic board 17 to realize massage modes such as pressing, tapping, and cupping.

[0035] The electroacupuncture acupoint locating electronic module, including a ball screw drive assembly 27 and an electroacupuncture needle 211, is installed at the bottom of the functional compartment 2 and is used to locate acupoints and perform bio-electroacupuncture therapy.

[0036] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the main electronic board 13 is electrically connected to the electrical components of each module for signal and command transmission. The image acquisition electronic board 17 plays the role of image acquisition. After taking pictures, it extracts the features of the human body through digital segmentation, deep learning, and other methods, and then specifies the acupoint location. The principle of visual acupoint positioning refers to the use of machine vision technology to automatically perceive and locate acupoints by recognizing their features. The principle of robot visual acupoint positioning mainly includes three parts: image acquisition, image processing, and acupoint recognition. First, the robot needs to use a high-resolution camera to acquire image information of human acupoints; then, the acquired image data is converted into digital signals and processed by image processing algorithms for filtering, enhancement, etc., to further improve image quality; finally, the robot uses artificial intelligence technology to analyze and recognize the image, identify the location and features of human acupoints, and achieve precise positioning. The liquid crystal display electronic board 12 can display explanations of acupoints and can display position information on the human body model after the acupoint is manually specified.

[0037] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 3 and attached Figure 9 The acupuncture cupping set also includes:

[0038] A network connection electronic module is installed on the main electronic board 13 and is used to connect the main electronic board 13 to an external network.

[0039] The voice acquisition electronic module is installed on the main electronic board 13 and the voice acquisition end is exposed on the surface of the liquid crystal display electronic board 12. It is used to acquire the user's voice.

[0040] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the network connection electronic module can connect to a 5G network to update the database and various information in the main electronic board 13, thereby achieving better acupoint massage; the voice acquisition electronic module enables the device to have a voice recognition function, and the user can issue commands by voice. The main electronic board 13 recognizes the voice and compares it with the voice conversion database, and finally performs voice command operations, increasing practicality and convenience.

[0041] Furthermore, the acupoint-finding acupuncture jar also includes:

[0042] The solar cover 11 is installed on the top of the electrical compartment 1, and the LCD display electronic panel 12 is located inside it. It is electrically connected to the power management module to absorb solar energy and convert solar energy into electrical energy to charge the power management module.

[0043] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the solar cover 11 and the lithium battery 14 are connected by wires. The solar cover 11 can absorb and convert solar energy to replenish the lithium battery 14, thus saving resources.

[0044] Furthermore, the power management module is composed of a lithium battery 14 and a power management electronic board 18, which are electrically connected. The lithium battery 14 is also electrically connected to the electrical components inside the acupuncture cup.

[0045] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the lithium battery 14 is used to supply power to other electrical components to enable the normal operation of other electrical components, while the power management electronic board 18 can issue power regulation commands to the lithium battery 14.

[0046] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 3 and attached Figure 6 The acupuncture cupping set also includes:

[0047] The ultrasonic physiotherapy electronic module includes an ultrasonic electronic board 19, which is installed at the bottom of a power management electronic board 18. It releases ultrasonic waves and, by utilizing the penetrating effect of ultrasonic waves and through accurate positioning, can treat deep musculoskeletal diseases.

[0048] The pulsed magnetic therapy electronic module includes a pulsed electromagnetic coil 23, which is installed inside the functional compartment 2 to generate induced microcurrents, change the permeability of cell membranes, change the activity of certain enzymes, dilate blood vessels, and accelerate blood flow to achieve therapeutic effects.

[0049] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the ultrasonic electronic board 19 is equipped with an ultrasonic generator that can release ultrasonic waves. Ultrasonic waves are sound waves with mechanical properties that generate energy by causing extreme compression of a medium through vibration, high-speed motion, etc., and can cause abrupt changes in the physical properties of the medium, such as pressure, temperature, and density. Extracorporeal ultrasound therapy applies ultrasonic waves to specific human tissues. Utilizing the penetrating power of ultrasonic waves, through precise positioning, it can treat deep musculoskeletal diseases, eliminate inflammatory responses, relieve pain, and promote tissue regeneration. Extracorporeal ultrasound therapy utilizes the physical properties of ultrasonic waves, through precise positioning, to allow them to penetrate normal tissue and act on lesions in deep human tissues, thereby achieving a therapeutic effect.

[0050] The biological effects of ultrasound therapy can be divided into two types:

[0051] One effect is mechanical stress. When ultrasound enters the human body, different media, such as differences in soft tissue composition, cell structure, and the significant differences in composition and density between soft tissue and bone tissue, will generate varying degrees of mechanical stress at the interface. This manifests as tensile and compressive stress on tissue cells, leading to tissue loosening and elastic deformation of cells. The degree of influence is closely related to the energy level. As the energy gradually increases from low to high, tissue observation reveals the following changes in the tissue cells affected by the ultrasound focal point: no change—mild redness and swelling—redness and swelling—punctate hemorrhage—patchy hemorrhage—acute injury. Clearly, the mechanical stress causes physical changes in the lesion tissue cells, thereby accelerating capillary microcirculation and increasing cellular oxygen uptake, achieving the therapeutic goal.

[0052] Another effect is cavitation. Experiments with ultrasound show that when the medium contains tiny air bubbles in the ultrasound transmission path, the gas expands at extremely high speeds under the stress of the ultrasound waves. We know that human soft tissues, cells, and blood contain a large number of tiny air bubbles. In orthopedic treatment, the cavitation effect of a large number of air bubbles within the lesion area is a beneficial factor in opening up physiologically closed microvessels and loosening adhesions in joint soft tissues.

[0053] The pulsed electromagnetic coil 23 generates a low-frequency, high-intensity, narrow-pulse magnetic field with a large penetration depth and strong magnetic induction effect. The magnetic field can typically reach 150-200mm within the body. This treatment method utilizes the magnetic field applied to acupoints or affected areas. Magnetotherapy can regulate the body's biomagnetic field, generate induced microcurrents, alter cell membrane permeability, change the activity of certain enzymes, dilate blood vessels, and accelerate blood flow, thereby achieving an adjunctive therapeutic effect. Magnetotherapy has certain therapeutic effects on diseases such as hypertension and arthritis. It can also promote cell metabolism, activate cells, and reduce inflammation, thus achieving adjunctive therapeutic goals such as pain relief and swelling reduction, alleviating patient suffering.

[0054] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 2 and attached Figure 6 and appendix Figure 7 Both the electrical compartment 1 and the functional compartment 2 are combined cylindrical structures. The top diameter of the electrical compartment 1 is larger than the bottom diameter, and the top diameter of the functional compartment 2 is smaller than the bottom diameter. A closed hollow cover 24 is provided between the electrical compartment 1 and the functional compartment 2. The pulse electromagnetic coil 23 is installed inside the closed hollow cover 24.

[0055] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the bottom of the electrical compartment 1 and the top of the functional compartment 2 are connected by internal and external threads or by snap-fit, and the closed hollow cover 24 is sealed to the bottom of the electrical compartment 1. The electrical compartment 1, the functional compartment 2 and the closed hollow cover 24 can complete the installation of each module component.

[0056] The airway mechanism 15 consists of an airway soft rubber 151, a pressure sensor 152, and a felt assembly 22. The pressure sensor 152 is installed at the air inlet port of the airway soft rubber 151. An air inlet is also provided on the top of the airway soft rubber 151. An exhaust port is provided on the side of the airway soft rubber 151 away from the pressure sensor 152. The air inlet pipe and exhaust pipe of the micro air pump 16 are both connected to the airway soft rubber 151.

[0057] The felt assembly 22 includes a breathable soft rubber 221 and a felt 222. The felt 222 is installed on the inner side of the top of the functional compartment 2, and the top of the felt 222 has an opening that communicates with the bottom of the functional compartment 2. The felt 222 contains fine holes, and the felt 222 is connected to the air inlet port of the air pressure sensor 152 through the breathable soft rubber 221.

[0058] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the felt 222 serves to guide the air in the functional chamber 2 through the ventilation soft rubber 221 and the micro air pump 16 into the channel of the airway soft rubber 151. The air pressure sensor 152 can sense the air pressure in the functional chamber and transmit the signal to the main electronic board 13. The main electronic board 13 calculates the air pressure and causes the micro air pump 16 to release or draw air, which works in conjunction with the bioelectric therapy electronic module to complete massage modes such as pressing, tapping, and cupping.

[0059] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 and appendix Figure 8 The bioelectric therapy electronic module includes a heating component 29, a vibration component 210, a sealing cover 21, a sealed buffer rubber 25, a magnetically controlled memory alloy spring 26, and a metal sleeve component 28.

[0060] The sealing cover 21 is installed at the connection between the electrical compartment 1 and the functional compartment 2 and blocks the gap at the connection. The sealing buffer rubber 25 is sleeved and installed inside the functional compartment 2 at the bottom of the sealing cover 21. The metal sleeve assembly 28 is sleeved and fixed to the bottom of the sealing buffer rubber 25. The magnetic memory alloy spring 26 is installed inside the sealing buffer rubber 25 between the sealing cover 21 and the metal sleeve assembly 28.

[0061] The heating component 29 consists of a graphene heating film 291 and a heat insulation patch 292. Both the graphene heating film 291 and the heat insulation patch 292 are installed on the inner wall of the metal sleeve component 28, and the graphene heating film 291 is located inside the heat insulation patch 292.

[0062] The vibration assembly 210 is composed of an elastic sheet 2101 and a piezoelectric ceramic 2102. The elastic sheet 2101 is installed at the inner bottom of the metal sleeve assembly 28, and the piezoelectric ceramic 2102 is embedded in the top of the elastic sheet 2101. The piezoelectric ceramic is a piezoelectric vibrator that converts voltage changes in a circuit into mechanical vibrations.

[0063] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the sealed buffer rubber 25 acts as a sealed functional chamber 2. With the release and extraction of air by the air pump, the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring 26 allows the metal sleeve assembly 28 to fit tightly against the human body surface in a breathing manner, avoiding hard contact.

[0064] The magnetically controlled shape memory alloy spring 26 utilizes a magnetically controlled shape memory alloy, which exhibits a shape memory effect controlled by a magnetic field. Its main characteristic is that the alloy undergoes significant macroscopic deformation in a magnetic field, which disappears upon removal of the magnetic field. Therefore, this alloy material can be used as a actuator material controlled by a magnetic field. The magnetically controlled shape memory alloy contains martensite oriented in different directions. When a magnetic field is applied along a certain direction, the martensite exhibits varying degrees of magnetic response, resulting in corresponding deformation. The deformation induced by the magnetic field disappears upon removal. The elongation of the magnetically controlled shape memory alloy spring 26 is influenced not only by the skin-breathing-like fluctuations caused by the release and extraction of the micro-pump 16, but also by the magnetic field of the pulsed electromagnetic coil 23. When a pulsed magnetic field is generated, the magnetically controlled shape memory alloy spring 26 retracts, and the metal sleeve assembly 28 reduces its clamping pressure, achieving adaptive adjustment.

[0065] The heating component 29 can provide a hot compress massage when the metal sleeve component 28 is attached to the human body surface. The piezoelectric ceramic 2102 will vibrate after being energized, which will drive the elastic sheet 2101 to vibrate slightly, so that the skin has a vibration sensation and completes a better massage function.

[0066] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 7 The metal sleeve assembly 28 includes a metal sleeve 281, a thermoelectric conversion device 282 embedded in the metal sleeve 281, and a hydrogel flexible sensor 283 sleeved on the metal sleeve 281.

[0067] The thermoelectric conversion device 282 uses temperature difference to generate output voltage, which in turn drives electrical equipment in an external circuit to do work. It can realize the recovery and reuse of low-grade heat energy and improve the overall efficiency of energy use.

[0068] The hydrogel flexible sensor 283 has a stable and reproducible adhesive force to human skin, and can monitor the movement of the human body in different strain ranges and sense the resistance characteristics of acupoints by means of changes in skin electrophysiological signals.

[0069] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the thermoelectric conversion device 282 is a functional material that completes the conversion between electrical energy and thermal energy through the movement and interaction of charge carriers within it. The thermoelectric conversion material absorbs heat from a high-temperature heat source and releases heat to a low-temperature heat source, converting a portion of the heat into electrical work. This electrical work is generated because heat energy is transferred to the carriers of electrical energy within the material—electrons or holes. While these carriers transport heat from the high-temperature end to the low-temperature end, the directional movement of electrons or holes generates an electromotive force at both ends of the material. During the graphene heating film 291 process, the functional chamber contains abundant low-grade heat (<150 degrees Celsius). Part of this low-grade heat is conducted to the skin to provide moxibustion for acupoints, while a large portion is dissipated into the environment. To improve the overall energy efficiency, the thermoelectric conversion device 282 recovers and reuses this low-grade heat energy, improving the thermoelectric conversion efficiency of the acupuncture jar. The thermoelectric conversion device 282 can employ a conventional thermoelectric generator (TEG) chip produced by Hubei Saigerui New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

[0070] The hydrogel flexible sensor 283 is composed of biocompatible synthetic polymers and conductive media. It possesses excellent skin adhesion, flexibility, self-healing properties, and conductivity, enabling real-time monitoring of human movement and even weak physiological signals, converting them into outputtable electronic signals, including pulse, vocal cord vibration, respiration, and joint movement. Acupoints have low resistance and high potential electrical characteristics. When a certain current passes through the surface of acupoints or non-acupoints, there is a difference in impedance. On the body surface, there are areas that easily conduct electricity and areas that do not. Areas with high current are low-resistance points, and vice versa, thus reflecting the electrical characteristics of acupoints and non-acupoints. As an acupoint detection sensor, the hydrogel flexible sensor 283 can monitor weak physiological signals in real time and convert them into outputtable electronic signals. The hydrogel flexible sensor 283 can utilize the PPG / CNT / GO hydrogel sensor developed by the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

[0071] In an optional embodiment, the ball screw drive assembly 27 includes a motor 271 and a ball screw 272. The motor 271 is mounted at the top center of the metal sleeve assembly 28, and the ball screw 272 is located inside the metal sleeve assembly 28. The top of the ball screw 272 is connected to the output end of the motor 271, and a nut seat is mounted on the ball screw 272. The top area of ​​the electric needle 211 has a U-shaped structure, and the top of the electric needle 211 is connected to the nut seat. The bottom of the electric needle 211 passes through the center of the elastic sheet 2101.

[0072] It should be noted that in this embodiment, as the motor 271 operates, the ball screw 272 will rotate, thereby causing the electric needle 211 to rise and fall with the nut seat, and the electric needle 211 will be energized. The electric needle 211 will locate acupoints by means of telescopic movement. The principle of the electric needle 211 locating acupoints is as follows: by forming a circuit with the human body through an external circuit, the current flowing through the acupoints on the skin is measured, and the resistance of the acupoints on the skin is calculated by Ohm's law.

[0073] Electroacupuncture 211 uses bio-electroacupuncture therapy. The principle of this therapy is to simulate the electrical signals of human nerve fibers. A weak current is conducted through the skin to the deeper layers of the skin, causing muscle fibers to contract. This provides a deep massage experience across the nerve layer, blood vessel layer, and muscle layer, thereby achieving a relaxing effect on the cervical spine. It simulates effects such as tapping and kneading.

[0074] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 9 The main electronic board 13 contains an acupoint database, a voice conversion database, an image recognition database, and a control algorithm database.

[0075] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the acupoint database, speech conversion database, image recognition database, and control algorithm database are used to store acupoint-related information, speech and recognition conversion data, image recognition data, and programming logic operation data, respectively, and the data information can be updated through a network connection to an electronic module.

[0076] The specific operation method of this invention is as follows:

[0077] First, the image acquisition electronic board 17 is aimed at the area to be massaged to acquire an image, and the image information is transmitted to the instruction processing module for analysis. Then, the functional chamber 2 at the bottom of the device is placed over the area to be massaged. The device is then activated via the LCD display electronic board 12. The air pressure sensor 152 senses the air pressure inside the functional chamber and transmits a signal to the main electronic board 13. The main electronic board 13 calculates the air pressure and causes the micro air pump 16 to release or evacuate air. With the release and evacuation of the air pump, the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring 26, in conjunction with the breathing motion, keeps the metal sleeve assembly 28 in close contact with the human body surface. At this time, the ultrasonic electronic board... 19. Ultrasonic therapy is performed. The pulsed electromagnetic coil 23 uses a magnetic field to act on acupoints or affected areas of the human body to generate induced microcurrents, which change the permeability of cell membranes, dilate blood vessels, and accelerate blood flow, thereby achieving the effect of auxiliary treatment. At the same time, the heating component 29 can perform hot compress massage when the metal sleeve component 28 is attached to the surface of the human body. The piezoelectric ceramic 2102 will vibrate after being energized, which will drive the elastic sheet 2101 to vibrate slightly, so that the skin has a sense of vibration. The electroacupuncture 211 completes the extension and retraction movement through the ball screw transmission component 27 to find acupoints, and performs bio-electroacupuncture physiotherapy through the electroacupuncture 211.

[0078] The present invention has been described by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvement made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, shall be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Acupuncture cupping jar for locating acupoints, comprising a jar body, characterized in that: The acupuncture cupping jar is equipped with an electro-stimulation moxibustion electronic module, an ultrasound physiotherapy electronic module, a pulsed magnetic therapy electronic module, and an electroacupuncture acupoint locating electronic module. The electro-stimulation moxibustion electronic module is used to implement pressing, tapping, and cupping massage modes, and includes an airway mechanism, a micro-air pump, and a bioelectric therapy electronic module. The bioelectric therapy electronic module includes a heating component, a vibration component, a sealing cover, a sealed buffer rubber, a magnetically controlled memory alloy spring, and a metal sleeve assembly. The sealed buffer rubber is fitted to the bottom of the sealing cover, and the metal sleeve assembly is fitted and fixed to the bottom of the sealed buffer rubber. The magnetically controlled memory alloy spring is installed inside the sealed buffer rubber between the sealing cover and the metal sleeve assembly. The elongation of the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring is affected not only by the skin's respiratory fluctuations caused by the release and suction of the micro-air pump, but also by the magnetic field of the pulsed magnetic therapy electronic module. When the pulsed magnetic field is generated, the magnetically controlled memory alloy spring retracts, and the metal sleeve assembly's tightness decreases. The system achieves low-level adaptive adjustment. The vibration component comprises an elastic sheet and a piezoelectric ceramic. The elastic sheet is installed at the inner bottom of the metal sleeve assembly, and the piezoelectric ceramic is embedded in the top of the elastic sheet. The metal sleeve assembly includes a metal sleeve, a thermoelectric conversion device embedded in the metal sleeve, and a hydrogel flexible sensor sleeved on the metal sleeve. The thermoelectric conversion device uses temperature difference to generate an output voltage, thereby driving electrical equipment in an external circuit to perform work, thus achieving the recovery and reuse of low-grade heat energy. The hydrogel flexible sensor monitors the movement of the human body within different strain ranges and senses the resistance characteristics of acupoints by utilizing changes in skin electrophysiological signals. The ultrasonic therapy electronic module releases ultrasonic waves, utilizing the penetrating effect of ultrasonic waves to treat deep musculoskeletal diseases. The pulsed magnetic therapy electronic module includes a pulsed electromagnetic coil, used to generate induced microcurrents to achieve therapeutic effects. The electroacupuncture acupoint locating electronic module is used to locate acupoints and perform bio-electroacupuncture therapy.

2. The acupoint-finding acupuncture jar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electroacupuncture acupoint locating electronic module includes a ball screw drive assembly and an electric needle. The ball screw drive assembly includes a motor and a ball screw. The top of the ball screw is connected to the output end of the motor. A nut seat is installed on the ball screw, and the electric needle is mounted on the nut seat.

3. The acupoint-finding acupuncture jar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating component consists of a graphene heating film and a heat insulation pad. Both the graphene heating film and the heat insulation pad are installed on the inner wall of the metal sleeve component, and the graphene heating film is located inside the heat insulation pad.

4. The acupoint-finding acupuncture jar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airway mechanism consists of an airway soft rubber, a pressure sensor, and a felt assembly. The pressure sensor is installed at the air inlet port of the airway soft rubber, and an air inlet is also provided on the top of the airway soft rubber. An exhaust port is provided on the side of the airway soft rubber away from the pressure sensor. The air inlet and exhaust pipes of the micro air pump are both connected to the airway soft rubber. The felt assembly includes a venting soft rubber and a felt. The felt contains fine pores and is connected to the air inlet port of the pressure sensor through the venting soft rubber.

5. The acupoint-finding acupuncture jar according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The acupuncture cup is also equipped with an interactive electronic module for displaying explanations of acupoints and displaying the location information of acupoints on a human body model after acupoints are manually selected.

6. The acupoint-finding acupuncture jar according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: A power management module is also provided on the acupuncture cup to manage the charging and discharging of the electrical components of the entire device.

7. The acupoint-finding acupuncture jar according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: An image recognition electronic module is also installed on the acupuncture cup for image acquisition.

8. The acupoint-finding acupuncture jar according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The acupuncture cup is also equipped with a network connection electronic module for connecting the main electronic board to an external network.

9. The acupoint-finding acupuncture jar according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The acupuncture cup is also equipped with a voice acquisition electronic module for collecting the user's voice.

10. The acupoint-finding acupuncture jar according to claim 5, characterized in that: The acupuncture cup is also equipped with a solar cover for absorbing solar energy and converting it into electrical energy; the liquid crystal display panel of the screen interaction electronic module is located inside the solar cover; the solar cover is electrically connected to the power management module to charge the power management module.

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